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.

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.

Shirley Browne Lane of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Nov 7, 2019 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Marty Joe Lane; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Michael Hicks; brother and sister-in-law, Weldon and Jeanette Messick; sister, Brenda Estes; grandchildren, Rachel Smith and Camden Cease; and great-grandchildren, Angel and Alivia Smith, D.J. Whitson, and Cohen Cease.

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Shirley Browne Lane will be 11:00 am Monday, November 11th 2019 from the Chatsworth First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Gary Smith and Rev. George Ross officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, The Murray County Gideon Camp P.O. Box 44 Chatsworth, Georgia 30705 or to First Baptist Church of Chatsworth 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, Georgia 30705 would be greatly appreciated.

Mr. Buddy Harold Stone, age 75 passed away November 7, 2019, at Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Mr. Stone was preceded in death by a son: Chris Stone, parents: Henry Clarence and Neva Maude Stone, brothers: David and Robert Stone, sister: Rachel Stewart,

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Rebecca Stone of the residence, children, and spouses Brian and Tonya Stone, Justin, and Stacy Stone, Jeremy Stone and Clark and Trudy Harris all of Chatsworth, grandchildren: Jade and Drew Dover, Tessla Stone, Kaitlyn and Tyler Raper, Tori Stone, Blake Stone, Anzlee Stone, Emmie Sway, Alison Harris, great-grandchildren: William Dover, Scarlet Dover, Jaxton Raper brothers: Gene Stone and Buster Stone, sister: Jeanette Tankersley and sister and brother in law: Diane and Charles Burger. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019, at 3 PM in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Burns officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 P.M. to the celebration hour.

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Mrs. Jewel L. Witherow Thomas age 91 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Mrs. Thomas was a member of Eton Chapel Church of God; she enjoyed spending time with her family, and working in the yard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Arzell Witherow; husband of 64 years Gus Thomas; son, Elbert Gus Thomas; siblings, Marvin Witherow, Arvil Witherow, and Arlene Cooper.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Mechelle Thomas of Chatsworth, Douglas and Connie Thomas of Chatsworth, and Joseph Thomas and Michelle Janke of Tunnel Hill; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Bert Kammer of Ringgold, Rebecca (Becky) Caya of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Sudie Witherow of Chatsworth; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Thomas will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the Harrison Chapel Cemetery Annex.

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.

Ms. Joann Silvers age 70 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon.

She was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church.

Ms. Silvers was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Dills; mother, Louise Dills; daughter, Karen Russell; sisters, Polly Dills, Dorothy Ballew, Johnnie Ballew; brother, Roy Dills.

Survivors include daughter and sons-in-law, Sharon and Charles Taylor and Aneda and Mark Hayes –all of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Willy and Connie Dills of Cleveland, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Ralph Hicks of Cleveland; grandchildren, Brandie Silvers, Heather Bramblett, Samantha Lott, Jonathan Russell, Ashley Hayes, and Amber Hayes; 14 great-grandchildren; special friend Bobby Hayes; nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Silvers will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Eddy Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Ball Play Church Cemetery in Tennessee.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Mrs. Judy Marlene Mealor age 69, of Chatsworth, went home to be with her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family on Friday, November 1, 2019.

A native of Chatsworth, Marlene attended Dalton College and West Georgia College. After marrying her husband, they moved throughout the country for his training with the United States Air Force. They then returned to Chatsworth to raise their two young children.

During her career, Marlene was employed with Dr. Shirley and Dr. Frady in Dalton; with Dr. Jim Adams physical therapy in Chatsworth; Dr. Redfearn and Dr. Lancaster in Dalton, and served as the office manager for Dr. Carlton Lancaster with Hamilton Health Care where she retired.

Marlene was an avid woman of faith. She enjoyed listening to gospel singings. She taught many children about God over the years at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Sunday School and through Vacation Bible School. Marlene enjoyed singing during the worship service.

During her free time and in her retirement years, Marlene enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling to new places and making memories as well as spending time with her grandchildren. Her family was the most important thing to her.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Monteen Bowen Blankenship; sister, Linda Westmoreland.

Marlene is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Ray Mealor; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Tonya and Dr. Frank Kendrick of Charlotte, NC; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lacy Mealor of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, Angie and Ronnie Smith of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Reagan Davidson of Charlotte, NC, and Macy and Gracy Mealor of Chatsworth; nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 3^rd from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

A celebration of the life of Marlene will be held in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ronnie Smith, Dr. Carlton Lancaster and Dr. Frank Kendrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Harris officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association diabetes.org, the American Heart Association 2.heart.org and the American Cancer Society donate3.cancer.org.

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

Vickie Lou Cochran Hawkins, 53 of Ellijay passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, at her residence.

She was preceded by her parents: James and Evelyn Cochran.

Vickie is survived by children and spouses: Kelly and Albert Kiser of Rome. Laura and Cody Howard of Chatsworth, Denice Hampton of Chatsworth, she also survived by her sister and brother in law Molly and Josh Haddock of Ellijay, brother and sister in law: James and Nora Cochran of Chatsworth. Tommy and Tina Cochran of Chatsworth. Ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Thursday 2:00 pm October 31, 2019, in the chapel of Shawn Chapmen Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Montgomery, Rev. James Cochran, and Rev. Tommy Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Albert Kiser, Cody Howard, Mikel Dill, Tommy Cochran, Josh Cochran, Jesse Styles Josh Haddock, and Greg Cochran

The family will be receiving friends Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 5 to 9 at Shawn Chapmans funeral home.

Mr. Leroy Green, of Ramhurst, age 70, passed away at Murray Medical Center, Thursday, October 24, 2019, surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Green; mother Della Green; sister Annie Sue Green.

He is survived by his loving wife Marvene Middleton Green; children: Allen and Sharon Green; Chris and Kimberly Butler; and Deborah Ilesanmi; several grandchildren; sisters Justine Green and Wynette Keith; uncle Robert Green; aunt Willie Mae Cook and Pearle Hensley.

At his request, no services are planned.  There will be a private interment in Ramsey cemetery.

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

Mr. Jerry “Bull” Harrison, age 72, of Calhoun, passed away on October 24, 2019, at Redmond Hospital in Rome.

He is preceded in death by his father and stepmother: Lonnie and Betty Harrison, mother: Margaret Cudd, and brother: Hughlen Harrison.

Mr. Harrison is survived by his wife: Priscilla Harrison of Calhoun, brothers and sisters in law: Dexter Harrison of Lindale, Lester and Jane Harrison of Calhoun, Chester and Linda Harrison of Armurchie, sisters and brothers in law: Phyllis and Ed Childers of Calhoun, Yvonne Yancey of Calhoun, Marie Payne and Lee Hunt of Armurchie, and several nieces and nephews.

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

Mr. Billy Cantrell, age 59, of Crandall, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Interment will be in the Cantrell family cemetery at 110 Jim Petty Road, Crandall, GA at 3 pm on Friday, October 25, 2019.

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

Mrs. Rashmi K. Patel age 70 of Calhoun passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.

Services will be Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 11 am at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.

The family will have prayers on Tuesday October 29, 2019, from 5 pm till 6:30 pm.

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Eva Jackson age 76 of Tunnel Hill passed away Wednesday, October 23rd 2019 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Estie Watkins.

She is survived by her husband, Gene A. Jackson; son, Anthony Ray Jackson; daughter, Sherry Jean (Donnie) Rittenhouse; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Sloan, David (Tiffany Pendergrass) Yaeger; great-grandchildren, Samuel (Samantha) Linder, Marcus Worley, Mackenzie, Marlee, and Owen Yaeger, Austin and Amy Sloan.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Eva Jackson will be 2:00 pm Saturday, October 26th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Terry Payne officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, October 25th 2019.

Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Brenda Lou Ridley, age 67 of Chatsworth, passed away on October 22, 2019, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Mrs. Ridley was preceded in death by her parents: Leonard E. and Minnie Lou Baynes Ridley, stepson: Michael J. Ridley, sister:  Dorothy Ridley and brother James Ridley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Charles Ridley of Chatsworth, daughter and son- in- law: Christa Ridley and Harlan Manis of Dalton, grandson: Christopher Manis of Dalton, brothers and sisters in law: Herman and Glenda Ridley of Florida, Wilburn and Juanita Ridley of Chatsworth, sisters in law: Linda Ridley , Rachel Ridley , JoAnna Hughes of Chatsworth,  brothers-in-laws and sister in laws: Richard and Clairinda Ridley and Johnny Ridley  and Ann Weaver both of Chatsworth, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ridley will be Friday, October 25, 2019, at 11 AM in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Kilgore officiating. Interment will be at New Hope Kilgore Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

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Evyone K. Patterson age 74, of Dalton, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family,

Miss Patterson will have a private burial at Chatsworth Heights Cemetery.

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