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

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.
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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 9^th 2019 from White Cemetery in Villanow.

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, 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.

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.

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, 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 23^rd 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 23^rd 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.

Mrs. 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.

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.

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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

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

Carlton 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 17^th 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 17^th 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.

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.

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.