Mrs. Lucy Pullen Mantooth went to be with the Lord Monday, December 23, 2019 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She went on to join some of her friends and relatives who have preceded her.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Melvin and Vallie Pullen; brothers, Eugene, Floyd and Thomas Pullen; sisters, Rachel Stafford, Lorene Dunn and Magdalene Cook; sisters-in-law, Hazel Pullen and Bessie Pullen; brothers-in-law, Ralph Stafford and Barney Gallman.

Surviving loved ones include husband, Claude Robert Mantooth of Crandall; daughter and son-in-law, Linda & Brian Smith of Crandall; granddaughters, Amy and Whitney Smith; brothers and sister-in-law, Howard Pullen of Chatsworth, James and Debbie Pullen of Crandall; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lou Gallman of Chatsworth, Minnie Ruth and Billy Ballew of Chatsworth, Ann and Jerry Flood of Chatsworth; brother-in-law, Charles Mantooth; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Mantooth will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday December 26^th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth are in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Donald “Donnie” Sturgill, age 62, of Pikeville, TN, and formerly of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his residence.

He enjoyed farming, taking care of animals, and playing the guitar.

Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Venus Olan Sturgill; mother, Wilma Jean Stiles Sturgill; brother, Ronnie Sturgill; and sisters, Connie Carter and Linda Sturgill.

Survivors include his son, Dee Sturgill of Spring City, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Heather Johnson of Dalton, Holly Jordan of Chatsworth, and Bridget and Teran VanMeter of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Jeannine Sturgill of Chatsworth; sisters, Karen Malone of Chatsworth and Amy Torrence of Dalton; grandchildren, Devyn Sturgill, Dylan Sturgill, Lindsey Sluder, Landon Jordan, Preston VanMeter, Emily Sanford, and Ava VanMeter; great-grandchild, Stella Jane Sturgill; and nieces and nephews.

Mr. Sturgill will be cremated and a memorial service will be held a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to help with the final expenses.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. James “Smiley” Bryant age 69 of Chatsworth passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Winston and Mildred Bryant and a nephew Christopher Corbin.

He is survived by his children and spouse Millie and Adam Houston, Shawn Wells all of Cleveland. Sisters, Linda Deverellof Crandall, Brenda Brock of Chatsworth and Patricia Bigge of AZ. One brother, Gene Bryant of Crandall. Several grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services will be Tuesday 6:30 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Jamie Baker and Jackie Carden officiating.

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Mr. Cary L. Gladden age 68 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Marsha Ann Ballew age 69 of Chatsworth, finally succumbed Thursday, December 12, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon due to various illnesses as a result of her stroke in 2017.

She was a member of the Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, sewing and antiquing.

Mrs. Ballew was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Reece Elliott and Ethel Stafford Elliott; brothers, Bobby and Jimmy Elliott; sister, Sue Kile.

Survivors include husband, Ernest “Ernie” Ballew of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Christina & Bruce Watanabe of Newport, OR, Stephanie & Gus Perez of Chatsworth and Aimee Satterfield of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Larry Teddy and Charlotte Elliott of Beaverdale, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Willard and Leslie Ballew of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Erin, Kaiya and Aki Watanabe and Sevilla Perez; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ballew will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tom Clark officiating.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 20^th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church at P.O. Box 804 Chatsworth, GA 30705.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Clay Daves age 88 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at Chatsworth Health Care.

She was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Ellijay; she loved her family and enjoyed cooking, sewing, camping and fishing.

Mrs. Daves was preceded in death by her husband Dallas Cline Daves; parents, Henry and Lillie Jones; son-in-law, Harold R. Miles; several siblings.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Glen & Wanda Daves of Talking Rock, Rathel & Ronda Daves of Dalton, and Charlie & Karen Daves of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Miles, Josephine Cook, Sherry & Johnny Cochran, and Clara Bartley –all of Chatsworth, Sandra & Roger Hewitt of Dawnville and Sarah & Brian Burke of Dalton; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and numerous other extended family.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Daves will be held Monday, December 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Flat Creek Baptist Church in Ellijay with Rev. Wallace Parks and Rev. Paul Richards officiating. Interment will follow in the Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Terry Lee Carroll age 58 of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Sonja Carroll, and a grandson Jaxson Dakota Briggs Carroll.  Brothers, Dennis and Mark Carroll.

Survivors include his daughter Sonja Carroll of Chatsworth. Grandchildren, Jericho, Tyler, Sabastian, and Payton all of Chatsworth.

Several cousins and many friends.

Memorial services will be Friday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.

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Mr. Bill Osborne age 82 of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his spouse Marie Osborne, brother, Charles Osborne and two sisters, Mildred Keener and Katheryn Nance.

Survivors include his spouse Dorothy Osborne. children and spouses, Lisa and Jimmy Patterson, Darrell Osborne, Terry and Linda Osborne, Larry and Margaret Osborne, Tammy Osborne and Patsy Ervin all of Chatsworth. Brother and sister in law, Bob and Jean Osborne of Hixson, TN and a sister Genny Barnes of Calhoun. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Steve Corbin and Mark Bowen officiating. Interment will follow in the Amazing Grace Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Monday 6 till 9 pm.  In lieu of flowers please make donations for final expenses.

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Mr. Everette Junior Patterson, 83 of the Dawnville Community, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Everette was preceded in death by his parents, Erskin and Lola Patterson; brothers, Virgle Patterson, Earl Patterson, and Ray Patterson; sisters, Lucy Jones, and Mamie Betterton.

Survivors include his loving wife Shirley Patterson of the Dawnville Community; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Juanita Dill of Ringgold; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Dewayne Tallent of Chatsworth, Pam and An Nguyen of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, William and Jedessa Patterson of Chatsworth; sister, Peggy Flood of Eton; several grandchildren and several Great-grandchildren; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Patterson will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 12:00 with Rev. Keith Deal officiating. Interment will follow in United Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Everette Junior Patterson.

Mr. Gary Carson Sitton age 69 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his residence.

Gary was the owner and operator of Gary Sitton Trucking.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Greathel Quarles Sitton.

Survivors include special friend, Louise Dixon of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, D.F. and Faye Sitton of Chatsworth; sister, Martha West of Chatsworth; nephews, Mike Sitton (Cindy), Bruce Arnold (Lori), niece, Rhonda Cloer (Lamar); great nephew, Cody Sitton (April), great nieces, Kayli Ponders (Ryan), Whitney Wilbanks King and Shelbee Wilbanks; great-great nephew, Mason Ponders; aunts, Frances Faith, Jeanette Sitton and Thelma Sitton –all of Chatsworth; other extended family members also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Sitton will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. from the Holly Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Danny Cochran and Rev. John Bagley officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.at the funeral home.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

William “Fred” Grooms, age 85, of Chatsworth passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jake Grooms, and mother, Tennie Grooms.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Grooms; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Craig Ridley of Resaca, Diane and Rick Davenport of Chatsworth, and Debbie and David Stover of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Brandy Hall (Chad), Miranda Harmon, Kim Thurman (Eric), Jennifer Morrison (Brett), Eric Elrod (Amanda), Kelly Elrod, and Michael Davenport (Holli); great-grandchildren, Bailey Hall, Gage Hall, Henley Hall, Bree Hall, Greenlee Hall, Preston Harmon, Carter Harmon, Garrett Jones, Ethan Jones, Mackenzie Thurman, Riley Morrison, Cohen Elrod, and Weston Elrod; sisters-in-law, Agnes Ogles of Dalton and Sarah Ogles of Chatsworth; and brother-in-law, Glenn Ogles of Ellijay.

Funeral services for Mr. Grooms will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Ballew and Rev. Bobby Green officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Charlotte Ruth Davis age 79 of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Hershel Davis.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Shirleen Davis and Eddie and Mary Davis –all of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Stanley Pieczynski of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Tim Davis, Jeffery Carroll, Eddie Lee Davis, Jacob Davis, Tiffany Vick, Chris Bradford, and John Lawrence; extended family also survivors.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Chatsworth Heights Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Glynda Wallace Gowan, age 84,  passed away on Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 at her home in Cohutta with her loving husband Eber by her side. She was born on February 13, 1935, in Statham, GA.

She married Eber Eugene Gowan on December 30, 1961, in Bogart GA. They raised their family and lived in Dalton until moving to Cohutta.

Glynda was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. Glynda and Eber traveled extensively, she loved to tell stories about her travels and raising her family. Her beautiful life and memory will be cherished and kept alive by her husband Eber Gowan: children and spouses, Christoper and Diane Gowan, Rick and Lisa Gowan, Kim and Tom Ryan, Jeff and Kinma Gowan, Jan and Shannon Miners, and 10 grandchildren.

There will be no service at this time.

The arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Lawrence Russell “Russ” Brehm, age 37, of Calhoun formally of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019.

He was a graduate of Murray County High School.

Survivors include brother and sister in law: Kenneth and Eric Brehm, brothers: Robert Scott Brehm, and Joseph Andrew Brehm all of Chatsworth, fiancé: Tammy Lewis Slaughter of Calhoun. Several nieces and nephews and tons of friends also survive.

Mr. Brehm will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later time.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth.  www.shawnchapman.com

Mrs. Vickie Gail Nelson, age 60, of Rocky Face, passed away on December 5, 2019, at Hamilton Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Raymond Newberry and  Frances Long Clowers, twin sons: Raymond Keith and Charles Kendall Nelson, brother: Paul Newberry, father in law: Gus Nelson, sister in law: Patricia Payne.

Mrs.  Nelson is survived by her husband: Charles Nelson of Rocky Face, son: Joshua Nelson of Rocky Face, daughter and spouse: Autumn and Nathan Blackwell of Rocky Face, grandchildren: Alana Dunagan and husband, Joshua  of Rocky Face,  Chelsey Nelson of Dalton, Tristan Lopez of Dalton, sister: Cynthia Shahan of Dalton, mother in law: Geraldine Nelson of Chatsworth, sisters in law: Tywanna Osborne and boyfriend Phil Adams of Chatsworth, Janet Morgan and husband Jason of Cohutta,  brothers in law and spouse: Danny and Cindy Nelson,, Bobby Nelson all of Cleveland, and special cousin: Wanda Borror of Rocky Face. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held at 3 PM, on Saturday, December 7,  at New Zion Hill Baptist Church in Dalton.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Chatsworth. www.shawnchapmanfh.com