Reba Greene: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Mrs. Reba Greene, age 82, of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Chatsworth Health Care.
She is preceded in death by her husband: W.C. Greene, parents: Mike Henry and Lou Ella Hicks, brother and sister in law: Ray and Faye Hicks.
Survivors include niece: Connie Whitfield of Dalton, nephew and spouse: Mike and Dee Ann Hicks of Dalton, several cousins also survive.
Service will be Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 2 pm, in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ross Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Eton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 9 pm on Friday, December 6, 2019.at the funeral home.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home Crematory and Monuments www.shawnchapmafh.com
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Claude Head: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Claude Head, age 89 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Pruitt Health Care in Fort Oglethorpe.
He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Davenport Head; son, Gary Head; and daughter, Judy Craig.
He is survived by daughters, Joy (Johnny) Dorlon, Tammy Morgan and Nancy Babineaux; sons, Scott and Brent Head; sister, Betty Duckworth; grandchildren, Brandon Craig, Chassie Gragg, Tiffany Morgan, Cathy Morris; great grandchildren, Peyton Bishop, Brandon Wright, Chris Wright; great-great grandchildren, Brody, Cade, Drayden and Kiera Wright; and cousin, Pauline Long.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Claud Head will be 2:00 pm Monday, December 9th 2019 from White Cemetery in Villanow.
To send flowers to Claude’s family, please visit our floral section.
Charles E. Engle: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2019
Mr. Charles E. Engle, age 63, of Chatsworth and formerly of St. Paul, VA and Whitesburg, KY passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, at his home.
He was an artist, musician, actor, and storyteller.
Charles was preceded in death by his father, Chalmer Clyde Engle, and mother, Goldie Leigh Mullins Engle.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Isaiah and Rachel Engle of Las Vegas, NV and Nicholas Engle of St. Paul, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Mariah and Steven Gribble of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Tonia Engle of Vancleve, KY; sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Alex Gibson of Whitesburg, KY; grandchildren, Noah, Mason, Clay, Cash, Nora, and Veda; special cousin, Steve Mullins of Hutchinson, KS; and many other cousins, aunts, and uncles.
A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date in St. Paul, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Friends of the J. Fred Matthews Memorial Library: P. O. Box 1976, St. Paul, VA 24283.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth, GA is in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Noland: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Shirley Noland, age 68, of Chatsworth passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements will be announced at a later time by Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth.
Roy Ellis: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Mr. Roy Ellis, age 71, of Chatsworth passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Ridgewood Manor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Leonard Dutch Ellis, and mother, Pearl Dixon Ellis.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ledford Ellis of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony Ellis of Chatsworth, Steve and Lisa Ellis of Tunnel Hill, and Jimmy and Tammy Ellis of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Essie and Steve Ware of Chatsworth and Elaine Sosebee and Dean McGill of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Celestine and Mitchell Grant of Chatsworth and Lynette Ellis of Chatsworth; stepchildren, Jamie Parson of Crandall and Maria and Carl Taylor of Crandall; grandchildren, Joslyn Ellis of Milledgeville, Carter Grant of Chatsworth, Ellison Grant of Chatsworth, Asa Taylor of Crandall, and Alexis Parson of Chatsworth; and several dear nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Ellis will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2019, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Melvin Donald “Don” Sosebee, Sr: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Mr. Melvin Donald “Don” Sosebee, Sr., age 79, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at his residence.
Don enjoyed classic cars, fishing, and outdoor recreation. He was a member of the Early Ford V8 Club of America (Lookout Mountain Region) and the Antique Automobile Club of America (Chickamauga and Northwest Georgia Regions).
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Silvers Sosebee; parents, LeRoy and Estelle Sosebee; brother, Buff Sosebee; and sister, Carolyn Ramey.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sosebee of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Melvin Donald, Jr. and Sonja Sosebee of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Lisa Pauline Sosebee of Chatsworth, Tammy Smith of Chattanooga, and Dianne and Don Hargrove of Chattanooga; brother and sister-in-law, Bradley Eugene and Karen Sosebee of Chatsworth; sister, Mary Glen Thacker of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Cynthia Sosebee, Kim Sosebee, Matthew Sosebee, Danielle Sosebee, Ivy Katheline Taylor, Harley Burke Taylor, Johnathon Hughes, Alex Smith, Jordan Smith, Charlie Smith, and Rob Lindsey; and great-grandchildren, Terra Dietrich, Gabrielle Wynn, Alyssa Wynn, Sebastian Sosebee, Alexander Sosebee, Katherine Sosebee, Bayleigh Sosebee, Mallory Sosebee, Macey Messer, Journey Messer, Kiara Hughes, and Naiomi Hughes.
A memorial service for Mr. Sosebee will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2019, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Wesley Noland officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 pm until the memorial service begins at 3:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy Gladden: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Jimmy Gladden, age 75 of Crandall, passed away Tuesday, November 19th 2019 in Hamilton Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Cora Gladden; brother, Mayford Gladden; and sister, Arvetta Plott.
He is survived by his son, Jason Gladden; daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Jason Bragg; brother, Verlon Gladden; grandchildren, Janson and Justin Gladden and Tyler and Jacob Bragg; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Jimmy Gladden will be 4:00 pm Saturday, November 23rd 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with officiating Dwayne Hefner.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm Saturday, November 23rd 2019.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society 250 Williams Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 would be appreciated.
Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
To send flowers to Jimmy’s family, please visit our floral section.
Rachel “Tootsie” Ryals: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019Mrs. Rachel “Tootsie” Ryals age 79 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.
She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church.
Mrs. Ryals was preceded in death by her parents, A.L. and Ivy Spivey; son, Allen Coyle; siblings, Ray Spivey, Shirley Adams and Jerry Spivey.
Survivors include husband, Clayton W. Ryals, Sr. of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Jack Bryant of Panama City, FL, Beverly and Sam Gibson of Chatsworth, Dawn Coyle and Ricky Watts of Tampa, FL, and Teresa Coyle and Dewayne Brown of Panama City, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Elaine Ryals of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Linda Spivey of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Emmarie and Buddy Davenport, Ella Sue and J.C. Ingle, and Cindy and Robert Roberts –all of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Cari Coyle, Sargent Carma D. Brown, Ryan D. Brown, Gabrielle Coyle, Shannah Coyle, Christian Watts and Courtney Watts; great-grandchildren, Zari Coyle, Darius Coyle, Syla Middleton, Rylan Middleton, and Zoe Bynum; nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ryals will be held Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home and Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Lilaben Patel: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Mrs. Lilaben Patel age 40 of Chatsworth passed away Saturday, November 23m 2019 at her residence.
Services will be Monday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
To send flowers to Lilaben’s family, please visit our floral section.
Ashley McCutcheon: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Ashley McCutcheon age 27, passed away on November 19, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Ashley is preceded in death by her dad: Robert “Bob” McCutcheon.
She is survived by best friend (caregiver): Brittany and Daniel Bramblett, nephews: Chase and Lucas Bramblett, uncle and aunt: Bill and Margaret McCutcheon, adoptive parents: Ted and Yvonne Miller, special friends: Kayla Sisson, Janice Lands, Kayla Tanksley, Lynn Hawkins, Heather Lawson, Shelia Quarles.
Pallbearers: Daniel Bramblett, Nathan Bramblett, Kenny Loggins, Josh Lawson, Colby Hawkins, Jeremy Sisson, Keith Loggins, Zack Smith, Honorary Pallbearer: Chase Bramblett.
The funeral service for Ashley will be Friday, November 22, 2019, at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, with Rev. Ted Miller and Rev. Andy Lands officiating. The Family will receive friends from 1 PM to 9 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2019
In lieu of flowers please make donations to: The Tim Tebow Foundation 2220 County Road 210 W.Suite 108, PMB 317 Jacksonville FL 32259 or to a local organization: Sassy”s Hope P.O. Box 792 Dalton Ga. 30722
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home Crematory and Monuments www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Franklyn Ray Cox: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019
Mr. Franklyn Ray Cox, age 66, of Rocky Face, passed away on November 13, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Gordon and Mildred Allen Cox.
He is survived by sons: Drew Cox, who is an Aviation Structural Mechanic, First Class, in the United States Navy, stationed in Oak Harbor, Washington, and Tommy Cox, both of Rocky Face, wife: Sharon Cox of Rocky Face, brothers and sister in law: Ronnie and Bonnie Cox of Helen, GA., and Greg Smith of Jackson, GA., and good friend: Ralph Hammontree, also brother in law and sister in law: Sammy and Dawn Silvers, sisters in law and brothers and law: Janet and Johnny Wooten, Tami and Kelly McClain, nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapman.com
To send flowers to Franklyn’s family, please visit our floral section.
Carlton McDaniel: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019Carlton McDaniel, age 87 of Chatsworth, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his home.
Carlton proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War Era in Army Intelligence. He was an active member of the Gideons International having served for 44 years. He also was a member of the Murray County Veterans and a member of the Spring Place Ruritan Club for 62 years and Friends of the Vann House, just to name a few. He and his wife Henrietta were actively involved in historic preservation of not only their home but other places within Murray and Whitfield County. He was serving as Chairman of the Hardee’s Think Tank after being appointed by Ken Wilburn. Jim Middleton has been appointed his successor in this position.
After his wife’s passing in 2013, Carlton began a scholarship at Murray County High School to honor her memory. He was responsible for helping to celebrate his community through the creation of the splash pad, and most recently a playground for Spring Place Elementary School. He also helped with the purchase of the Boys and Girls Club of Chatsworth facility and with the purchase of the Youth Facility at First Baptist Church of Chatsworth.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Henrietta McDaniel; and parents, Sam and Amy McDaniel.
He is survived by his children, Wayne McDaniel; Nancy McDaniel Shipley; Jodi and Dale Lowery; and David and Lori McDaniel; brother, Herman McDaniel; grandchildren, Heather Foster (Adam) Ambrecht, Chris ( Lauren) Foster, Andrew McDaniel, Lauren (Bobby) Wiley, Joe McDaniel, and Emma McDaniel; great-grandchildren, Venice, Indigo, Ryan, Will, Lucas, Ross, Elise, Aedyn and Thomas Henry; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Carlton McDaniel will be 6:00 pm Sunday, November 17th 2019 from Chatsworth First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Carr, Rev. George Ross and Tim Howard officiating. Burial will be in Spring Place Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 5:30 pm Sunday, November 17th 2019 at Chatsworth First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Murray County Gideons P.O. Box 44 Chatsworth, Georgia 30705 or Chatsworth First Baptist Church 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, Georgia are appreciated.
Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
To send flowers to Carlton’s family, please visit our floral section.
Roger Willard Steelman: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019
Mr. Roger Willard Steelman age 64 of Crandall, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his residence.
He was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church in Old Fort, TN.
Mr. Steelman was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Monroe Steelman and Betty Sue Johns Steelman; son, Rodney Steelman; sister, Janice Long.
Survivors include wife, Karen Young Steelman of Crandall; son Jason Herndon of Crandall; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Carolyn Steelman of Crandall; sisters, Doris Stafford, South Pittsburg, TN, Linda Weaver, Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Charles Long of Crandall; grandchildren, Tristan, Trenton Cole, and Trey Herndon; nieces, nephews and special friends also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Steelman will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Isaac Johns, Rev. Matthew Harris and Rev. Blaine Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Johnnie Ruth Headrick: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Headrick, age 83, of Crandall passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Erlanger Hospital.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Headrick was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Headrick; parents, Reece and Esther Beavers; brothers, Roy, Clyde and Junior Beavers.
Survivors include son, Randall Headrick of Crandall; daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Michael Stevenson and Sherry and David Wells –all of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Jeanne Beavers of Cleveland, TN; grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Stephanie Stevenson and Aaron and Patricia Stevenson; great-grandchildren, Aubrie Stevenson and Will and Daniel Stevenson; nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Headrick will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Curt Thomason and Brian Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Rhonda Jean Young: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
Rhonda Jean Young, age 52, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at her home.
Rhonda was a member of Liberty Tabernacle.
She enjoyed sewing and crafting; she could make anything. She loved the beach and anything that her six kids wanted to do.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Henderson; brother, William Henderson; maternal grandparents, William and Jeanette Pfeifer; and paternal grandparents, Claude and Vernia Henderson.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Ray Young of Chatsworth; son, Lance Young of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Peyton Young, Alli Young, Harper Young, Hannah Young, and Kayla and Kevin Collins – all of Chatsworth; father and stepmother, Ronnie and Tammie Henderson of Chatsworth; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Geneva Young of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy Joe and Joan Henderson of Varnell, Cameron and Teresa Bergeron of Spanaway, WA, and John and Mirista Bowen of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Jim Grizzle of Chatsworth; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mike and Wendy Young, Denice and Joey Henderson, and James McBee – all of Chatsworth; grandchild, Kohen Collins; special friends, Kristie Pratt, Brenda Albertson, and Frank and Charlsie Bramlett; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and special friends.
The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Murray or Whitfield County Relay for Life.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmie Jackson: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
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Mr. Jimmie Jackson age 88 of Chatsworth, GA passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Jackson was a member of Liberty Tabernacle in Chatsworth, GA; he was also an evangelist and gospel singer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles William Jackson; mother, Louise Russell Jackson; brothers, Houston, Lonnie, Dan, Earl, and Dave Jackson; sisters, Troyce Dean Henry, Hilda McDowell, Mildred Powell; daughter, Alice Chambers; great-granddaughter, Coley Louise Davis.
Survivors include wife, Billie Marie Jackson of Chatsworth, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Lagary & Sharon Jackson of Calhoun, GA, Greg Jackson of Sparta, TN, Hank & Carol Jackson of Sparta, TN, and Robert Murphy, Jr. of Chatsworth, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim & Bill Woodson of Watertown, TN, Janet Corbin of Chatsworth, GA, Robin & Richard Stiles of Lafayette, GA; grandchildren, Caleb Jackson, Marlissa McGill, Israel Woodson, Daniel Woodson, Nathan Murphy, William Murphy, Isaac Stiles, Nichole Davis, Ashley Murphy, Talina Murphy, Mykala Love, Robert Murphy III, Cindy Jarvis, Tommy Grant, Donnie Grant, and Shane Richardson; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survives.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Jackson will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Liberty Tabernacle Church with Rev. Bobby Rogers, Nathan Murphy and Daniel Woodson officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Tabernacle Church Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth, GA.
The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Peeples Funeral Home to help with the final expenses.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.


