Mr. William “Bill” W. Keith, III, Attorney, age 74, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019. He was born on August 24, 1944, in Orlando, Florida, when his father was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

His father was Probate Judge, W.W. Keith, Jr., and his mother was Nadine Wilbanks Keith, teacher, Eton Elementary School. Both were from pioneer Murray County families.

He is survived by his wife and law partner Ashley Rogers Keith; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Don Stamps of Kennesaw, GA and Priscilla and Bob McRee of Sumter, SC; nieces and nephews, Amanda McRee, Matt McRee and Brent Stamps.

Bill graduated from Murray County High School in 1962. During high school he played a variety of sports. He was a guard on the 1960 and 1962 AA State Champions basketball team. He was a running back on the varsity football team and ran the high and low hurdles in track. He was voted “Most Athletic” his senior year.

He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1966 and completed his Juris Doctor Degree from Mercer Law School in 1969. He was a cadet in Senior ROTC and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity.

Bill served in the U.S. Army, Military Police Corps, from 1969 to 1971 at Fort Gordon, Fort Benning and Vietnam obtaining the rank of Captain. He entered law practice in 1971 with Mitchell & Mitchell in Dalton. From 1974-1976 he served as legislative assistant to Congressman Phillip J. Landrum in Washington, D.C.

In 1977 he returned to Murray County. He worked as an Assistant District Attorney and began his law practice in Chatsworth. He was admitted to practice law in Georgia and Florida, all the Courts of Georgia and the U.S. Supreme Court. He served on the State Bar of Georgia, Board of Governors, 1985-1993, and Vice-President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association 1989-1997.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church of Chatsworth. Interment will follow in the Chatsworth Heights Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Flowers accepted, or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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

Annie Melton

APRIL 6, 1933 ~ JUNE 6, 2019

Annie Melton, age 86 of Crandall, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 6th 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Calvin Melton; son, Billy Joe Melton; parents, Charlie and Lizzie Armstrong; brothers, George McCurdy, W.L. Armstrong, and Ralph Armstrong; and sisters, Louise Ward and Fannie Ray.

She is survived by her sister, Polly Hardin; and brother, Paul Armstrong; and grandsons, Jason and Amy Melton and Jeremy Melton.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Annie Melton will be 3:00 pm Saturday, June 8th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. Raymond English officiating. Burial will be Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from until 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Saturday, June 8th 2019.

Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Stephen Lambert

October 12, 1948 – May 02, 2019

Mr. Stephen A. Lambert age 70, of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Lambert was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marron Lambert; brother, Michael C. Lambert; son, Jacob Lambert.

Survivors include wife, Linda M. Lambert of Chatsworth; sons, Adam Lambert of Florida, David Lambert of Florida, Steven Shelton of Chatsworth, Josh Shelton of Chatsworth, and Eric Shelton of Cleveland, TN; daughter, Angela Short of Chatsworth; sisters, Ladonna, Linda and Becky; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Lambert will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Lewis Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Watson Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.

The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

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

Wanda Lou Parks, age 77, passed away July 30, 2019, in Hamilton Medical Center.

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

Coach Bob Campbell

APRIL 3, 1948 ~ MAY 25, 2019

Coach Bob Campbell, age 71 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, May 24th 2019 at Quinton Memorial in Dalton, Georgia.

Bob was a teacher in the Murray County School System for over 32 years. He coached several different sports. His coaching record for middle school basketball was 354-201. His high school golf teams participated twice in state tournaments. Bob was also the high school basketball scorekeeper for over 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mallie Campbell; brothers, Charles, Denny and Leon Campbell; and sisters, Helen Campbell and Juanita Cundiff.

He is survived by his brother, Tom Campbell; sisters, Frieda Shaw and Linda Wilson.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Coach Bob Campbell will be 6:00 pm Thursday, May 30th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. Micah Johnson and Dr. Danny Harkleroad officiating. Burial will be in Charlestown Cemetery in Charlestown, Indiana.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm Thursday, May 30th 2019.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Coach Campbell be made to The Chatsworth Boys and Girls Club 502 Chestnut Street Chatsworth, Georgia 30705.

Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Isaias Escobar Reynoso

MAY 20, 2015 ~ JUNE 3, 2019

Isaias Escobar Reynoso, age 4, passed away June 3, 2019.

He is survived by his parents; Ricardo Escobar Pedro, and Eulalia Reynoso Simon, of Chatsworth, siblings: Katty, Ricardo, Elias, Jacob, and Jasue Escobar all of Chatsworth.

Funeral Services for Isaias will be Friday, June 7, 2019, at 11 am, in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home. The Family will receive friends from 5 pm to 9 pm Thursday, June 6, 2019 interment will be Center Valley Cemetery.

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

Mary L. Welch, age 74, of Crandall passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and singing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Essie Mae Quarles, and sister, Sarah Ruth Quarles.

Survivors include her husband, Jackie Welch; son and daughter-in-law, Jackie, Jr. and Regina Welch of Crandall; daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn Welch and David Jett of Crandall; brothers and sister-in-law, Clinton, Jr. and Penny Quarles of Crandall and Hoyt J. Quarles of Crandall; sister and brother-in-law, Eloise Quarles and Wayne Cartwright of Crandall; grandchildren, Roland Welch, Zack Silvers, Trey Welch, Garrett Hampton, and Devon Welch; great-grandchild, Braiden Welch; and several dear nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Corbin, Rev. Chris Corbin, and Rev. Steve Corbin officiating. Interment will follow in the Grace Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

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

Mildred Massengill

JUNE 6, 1929 ~ MAY 19, 2019

Mildred Massengill, age 89.of Tunnel Hill, passed away Sunday, May 19th 2019 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bertha Plott; brother, Cecil Plott; sister, Faye Horne; and nephew, Gene Plott.

She is survived by her husband, Morris Massengill; son, Alan (Sonya) Massengill; daughter, Sheila (David) Holloway; grandchildren, Jeanette (Mike) Nichols, April (Russell) Gallman, Matthew (Kara) Massengill, Gary Robertson, and Mason Lambert; great-grandchildren, Austin, Justin, Noah and Madison Gallman,Tristan and Braeden Bagley and Mikey, Devon, and Jacob Nichols, and William Robertson; special nieces and nephews, Betty Plott, Kenny (Betty) Plott, Laronda Parrott, Bobbie (Brian) Medlin; special great-nephews and nieces, Rodney, Chris, Chloe,Kenny Jr. and Karen; and other family and friends.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mildred Massengill will be 12:00 pm Tuesday, May 21st 2019 from Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church with Rev. Dewey E. Boyd and Rev. Tyson Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Tunnel Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church.

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

Mrs. Sherry June Long, 70 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Advent Health Murray.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Sherry June Long.

Mr. Robert A. “Bob” Jones age 80 of Cisco, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019.

Bob enjoyed being outdoors, where he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Bob was an honorable member of the Sumach Masonic Lodge # 55, where he served as Past Master in 1983.  He was a faithful member of Cisco Baptist Church for over 60 years. Bob lived all his life in the Cohutta Wilderness.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents Casey Robert Jones and Mollie Pellom Jones; grandparents, Kate and George Pellom and Jake and Elmira Jones; brother, Kenneth P. Jones.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Diane & Jeff Wolfly of Charleston, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Randy & Teresa Jones of Cleveland, TN; special friend, Jean Peden Jones of Crandall; brothers and sister-in-law, Jakie Jones of Cisco, and Charles & Brenda Jones of Cisco; sisters and brother-in-law, Geneva Sue Jones of Carrollton, GA, Barbara & Russell Flatters of Tennga and Syble Jones of Rome, GA; sister-in-law, Grace Stinnett Jones Stiles; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Jones will be held Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Bowers and Rev. Stephen Smith officiating. Masonic Rites will follow the service in the chapel. Interment will be held in the Fairy Valley Baptist 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 & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Ezekial Edward Brown

JULY 11, 1974 ~ MAY 14, 2019

Ezekial Edward Brown, age 44 of Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, May 14th 2019 at his home,

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Zeke and Loucindy Brown; Robert J. Barton, and Louise Greeson.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Brown; parents, Mack and Sandy Brown; children, Mack, Charlie, Zoey, and Emily Brown and Penny Cantrell; brother, David Brown; sisters, Sharon McJunkin, Rita Smith, and Mary Brown.

Services to celebrate the life of Ezekial Brown will be 11:00 am Thursday, May 16th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Heath Morton and Rev. J.T. Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Gordy Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 15th 2019.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made towards funeral expenses.

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

Helen Newton

October 11, 1930 – May 24, 2019

Mrs. Helen Eunave Newton, 88 of Chatsworth passed away Friday, May, 24, 2019 at Parkside in Ellijay.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Beulah Coram; daughter-in-law, Diane Reed; brother, Melvin Coram; sister, Inez Medlin.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Ray Reed of Chatsworth, Gary and Connie Reed of Ellijay; daughters, Peggy Evans of Chatsworth, Joyce and Steven Priest of Chatsworth;12 grandkids; 30 great-grandkids, 25 great great-grandkids; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Helen Eunave Newton will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment will follow in Holly Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Helen Eunave Newton.

Mr. Hoyt Blanchard age 86 Dalton passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.

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

Earl West was born on February 19, 1944 and won his battle over cancer on July 19, 2019.

Earl was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kara West; father and mother, Stanton and Annie Lou Keener-West; and brother, Arvil West.

Earl is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ellen Fraker West. Also surviving are two sons, LaDon West and his wife, Treasa, and Chris West and his wife, Daphne. Grandchildren are LaRissa and Anthony Landowski, Kade West, Kason West, Colby Ramsey, Caleb Ramsey, Caden Ramsey, and an adopted granddaughter, Stephannie and Joel Corn. Great-grandchildren are Analissa and Asher Landowski. Also surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Haden and Mildred West; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rachel and Larry Warren, Dorothy Lawless, Marie Grant, Doris and Wayne Wade, and Deloris Holcombe; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two beloved pets, Rosie & Scrappy.

Earl loved his family and is lovingly remembered as the one who was called no matter the time for whatever the need was. He loved his church family at Welcome Hill Baptist and serving dinner there on Wednesday nights. Earl was an avid hunter and fisherman – a trait that he passed on to his boys, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His family cannot remember a time that he didn’t grow a garden and raise chickens, of which he supplied the whole family with the fruits thereof. Not only did he supply them with physical fruits; he led by example in serving God during all walks of life – leading them to Him.

The family wants to extend a special Thank You to Dr. Conry, Dr. Dobelbower, Terri Sinquefield, and the entire staff at UAB Acton Road Radiation & Oncology Center.  You have loved our entire family through many dark times, and we are forever grateful.

Funeral services for Earl West will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 22, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Dr. Zach Sizemore and Rev. Travis Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Dawnville Methodist Cemetery. Mr. West will be escorted to the cemetery by the Patriot Guard Riders of Georgia, and military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Pallbearers will be nephews: Harold West, Arvil West, Michael Lawless, Anthony Lawless, Mitch Fraker, and Gary Grant.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to one of the following: 1) The Hope Lodge at UAB Birmingham, cancer.org/hopelodgebirmingham, 2) Welcome Hill Baptist Operation Christmas Child, 2772 Welcome Hill Circle, Dalton, GA 30721 (make check payable to WHBC, memo line OCC/Earl West), or 3) Center Valley United Methodist Church, 5394 GA-225, Chatsworth, GA 30705.

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

Rigoberto Jarquin, age 25, of Chatsworth passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Librada Cortes.

Survivors include his parents, Antero and Eugenia Jarquin of Oaxaca, Mexico; brothers, Antero Jarquin, Jr. of Chatsworth and Gabino Carreno of Oaxaca, Mexico; and sister, Lizeth Jarquin of Chatsworth.

Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Saint Toribio Romo Catholic Church with Father Salomon Garcia Cortes officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Place Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

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