Edna Mae Hickey Parker: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Edna Mae Hickey Parker
January 18, 1930 – January 17, 2019
Mrs. Edna Mae Hickey Parker, age 88 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, just minutes before her 89th birthday at Hamilton Medical Center
Mrs. Parker was a member of the Cool Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and family trips.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Parker; parents, Bill & Lydia Hickey; grandson, Junior Parker; son-in-law, Randy Manis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph & Ruby Hickey, and S.L. & Ina Hickey; sister Ezma Hickey Tankersley.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin & Donna Parker and Wayne & Judy Parker – all of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Lela & Jimmy McCaslin of Chatsworth, Phyllis & Ralph Mooney of Chatsworth, and Donna & Smitty Mooney of Ellijay; brother-in-law, Bradley Tankersley of Chatsworth; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Funeral services for Mrs. Parker will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Beason and Rev. John Bagley officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:30 p.m. until 9:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
James Ash: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
James Ash
Mr. James Ash age 70 of Chatsworth passed away January 11, 2019.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Henry “Jeff” Hewitt: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Henry “Jeff” Hewitt
Mr. Henry “Jeff” Hewitt, age 79, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Barbara Sampson Hewitt and his parents: Grady and Bertha Eaker Hewitt.
Survivors include sons and daughters in law: Roger and Sandra Hewitt of Dalton, Jeffery and Julie Hewitt of Cohutta and Andy Hewitt of Cohutta, grandchildren: Derek and Cassie Hewitt, Whitney and Tyler Holloway, Jocelynn Hewitt, Emilee Hewitt, Ivy Hewitt, Taelor Hewitt and Halle Hewitt, great-grandchildren: Aaden Holloway, Ella Holloway, and Tristen Hewitt, brothers: Billy Hewitt, Jerry Hewitt and Ted Hewitt all of Rocky Face. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 12, at 2 PM at New Covenant Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Sutton officiating.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Leonard H. Thomas: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018Leonard H. Thomas
Mr. Leonard H. Thomas age 79 of Chatsworth passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Leonard liked to hunt and go trout fishing. A member of Smyrna Baptist Church and Dalton Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents Gus and Laura Thomas, brother Bobby Thomas and two sisters Inez King and Ora Lee Gravley.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Jane (Timms), Thomas. Children and spouses, Beth and Billy Scoggins, Chris Thomas and Renee Callaway all of Chatsworth. Granddaughter and spouse, Sarah and Gary Forrester of Chattanooga.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Parrish officiating. Interment will follow in The Smyrna Church Cemetery with Chatsworth American Legion Post 167 doing Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 10 am till 2 pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Gideons.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Shelba Jean Davis: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Shelba Jean Davis
JUNE 10, 1937 ~ DECEMBER 7, 2018 (AGE 81)
Ms. Shelba Jean Davis, age 81, of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Nelson and Ruby Davis, sisters: Kathleen Ridley, Wanda Campbell, brothers: Fred Davis, and Jimmy Davis and a grandson: Cole Martin.
Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, Tony and Ina Martin, Terry and Pam Martin. grandchildren and spouse: Daniel and Candace Martin and Camilla Webb, great-grandchildren: Nicole Martin, Craighton Roper, Karah Powell, Kolby Martin, and Brianna Powell. sisters: Virginia Davis, Cheryl Henderson and brothers: Byron Davis and Rickey Davis. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Per her request no public services.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Theresa Robin Craig: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
Mrs. Theresa Robin Craig, age 66, of Chatsworth, passed away on July 17, 2019, at Erlanger Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Porter and Annie Nicholson and a brother: Greg Alexander.
Mrs. Craig is survived by her husband of 49 years: Jim Craig of the residence, daughters and sons in law: Robin and David Kelly, Kathy and Ricky Duckett, Jamie and Nathan Vance all of Chatsworth, grandchildren and spouse: Jade and Drew Dover, Ryan Kelly and Natalie Vance, two great-grandchildren: William Dover and Annie Dover, sisters: Margie Tonkin of Ducktown, TN., Ellen Stiles of Chatsworth, sister-cousin: Sue Dunlap of Walland, TN.
A private Memorial will be held at a later date.
Barbara Ann (Moorehead) Chambers: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Barbara Ann (Moorehead) Chambers
JULY 23, 1958 ~ MARCH 2, 2019
Barbara Chambers, age 60 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Saturday, March 2nd 2019 in Erlanger Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, M.C. and Nell Moorehead; and uncle, John Grindle; niece, Tosha Jackson.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Chambers; sons, Aaron, Shawn, Richard Jr, and Matthew Chambers; brother, Jerry (Lori) Moorehead; sisters, Janice (Dean) Andres and Linda (Steve) Farrow; grandchildren, Carmen, Michael and Emily Chambers; and special niece, Bryonna Wills; special friend, Mildred Crabtree.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Barbara Chambers will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 5th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Larry Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Lees Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, March 4th 2019.
Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Jewel Beverly (Johnson) Hedges: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Jewel Beverly (Johnson) Hedges
NOVEMBER 16, 1942 ~ FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Jewel Beverly Hedges, 76, of Chatsworth, passed away on February 17, 2019, at Murray Medical Center (AdventHealth) under hospice care given by Homespun Hospice in Murray County, Georgia. Jewel was surrounded by her family after a hard fought battle with multiple health issues.
Jewel will be cremated and no services will be held per her request. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
Jewel was born in Ellijay, Georgia to Jimmy Johnson and Frances Roberson on November 16, 1942. She graduated from Jackson High School in Miami, Florida where she was a competitive shooter on the rifle team. Jewel graduated from Dalton State College. Jewel was a Master Gardner. She enjoyed painting, sketching and her pets.
She married James Hedges on December 16, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas. While living in Las Vegas, Nevada Jewel was working as a telephone operator when she spoke with Jimmy Durante. Jewel worked at Murray County Hospital for 26 years as an Administrative Assistant to the Hospital Administrator. Jewel LOVED her Murray County Hospital family. One of the administrators she enjoyed working with was Jim Hazel. Jewel retired from the Murray County Extension 4H Office (University of Georgia) after working ten years with Louis Dykes, the County Extension Agent.
Jewel is preceded in death by her Grandparents Walter and Phobee Blackwell Pierce who raised her during her toddler and her preschool years. Frances Roberson (2011) mother, Jimmy Johnson (2002) father and Elizabeth “Ashley” Hedges (2015) Jewel’s special granddaughter. Her special pets waiting for her at Rainbow Bridge are Conway (Lhasa Apso), Murphy (Lhasa Apso), Katie (Dalmatian), Hootch (Mixed Terrier), Lillie (Cat) and Sissy (Rottweiler). Jewel also had Goosey. Goosey was a Canadian Goose that Jewel rescued by stopping traffic in front of Hardee’s in Chatsworth to pick up the duckling out of the road.
Jewel is survived by her husband James (Jim) Hedges, Curtis Hedges of Signal Mountain, TN, Dr. Beverly Hedges, Becky Hedges, Connie Hedges, Jimmy Lee Hedges (Mesa, Arizona) and Richard Hedges (Topeka, KS). Granddaughters Cassie Hedges (Mesa, Arizona) and Rene Hicks and her grandson Curtis Hedges, Jr. both of (Cleveland, TN). Special cousins David Pierce and Betty Hamrick.
Memorials may be given to Murray County Animal Shelter in Chatsworth, Georgia. The family of Jewel wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Murray Medical Center now known as AdventHealth, their physicians Dr. Counsell, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Maddox. The AdventHealth Nursing Staff and Vanessa. The family would also like to thank First Baptist Church of Chatsworth (for building the ramp), Homespun Hospice.
Miguel Raymundo Velasquez: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Miguel Raymundo Velasquez
AUGUST 14, 1947 ~ FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Mr. Miguel Raymundo Velasquez, age 71, passed away, Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Floyd Medical Center.
Services will be Sunday 3 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Michael L. McCamy: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Michael L. McCamy
September 15, 1966 – March 09, 2019
Mr. Michael Lloyd McCamy age 52 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. McCamy was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Judy Baldridge McCamy; grandparents, John and Martha McCamy and Allie and Ruby Baldridge; special uncles, Gary McCamy, Roger Baldridge, Billy Joe Baldridge and Troy Bell.
Survivors include his wife Chrystal Luffman McCamy of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Michelle & Tim Tankersley, Kim & Donny Lawson, and Jennifer & Gary Chadwick –all of Chatsworth; nieces and nephews, Zack Bivens, Haleigh Steelman Head, Ashley Lawson, Jacey Lawson, Jake Chadwick, Jenna Chadwick and Addison Bivens; other dear extended family also survives.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. McCamy will be held Monday, March 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Green and Bro. Chas Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Alpha-1 Foundation, attn.: Development Office 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33134, www.alpha1.org, the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Marquis Industries.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Debora “Debbie” Elrod: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Debora “Debbie” Elrod
December 25, 1956 – March 06, 2019
Mrs. Debora “Debbie” Elrod age 62 of Cochran, GA, formerly of Crandall, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her residence.
She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Tennga.
Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death parents, Charlie “Jack” Brown and Oleda Brown; brothers Terry and Perry Brown; sisters, Margaret Wilkins and Sally Brown.
Survivors include husband, Carl Elrod of Cochran, GA; step-daughters and spouses, Victoria & Chad Bohannon of Calhoun and Lois & Kevin Sanford of Nicklesville; special nephew, Randy Brown; sister, Jan Eubanks of South Carolina; step-grandchildren, Bailey Sanford, Trent and Trinity Bohannon; several other extended family member also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Elrod will be held Monday, March 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Ball Play Church Cemetery in Tennessee.
The family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to help with final expenses.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Mack Hill: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Mack Hill
November 29, 1933 – February 15, 2019
Mr. Mack Hill, age 85, of Chatsworth passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his residence.
He was a member of Chatsworth First United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge #691 of Stockbridge, GA and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lawrence & Mamie Scott Hill, and wife, JoAnne Pannell Hill.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Melanie Hill Agard & James Agard of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Van & Sarah Hill of Chatsworth; sister-in-law, Ola Jon Vaughn of Dalton; grandson, Andrew Agard; special caregiver, Amy Hall; and several dear extended family members.
Funeral services for Mr. Hill will be held Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Tamlyn Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Studdard Cemetery in Social Circle, GA.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 02/11 to 02/18
Arrest Reports February 19, 2019
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records/booking report of any and all individuals arrested in Murray County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law. FYN publishes the arrest report provided by the MCSO.
Bobby Lee Mulkey: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Bobby Lee Mulkey
February 10, 1945 – February 09, 2019
Mr. Bobby L. Mulkey age 73 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Murray Medical Center.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Bob & Jean Mulkey; brothers, James, Steve and Wendell Mulkey; sisters, Sue Goble and Betty Sisson.
Survivors include daughter, Julie Mulkey of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy & Karen Mulkey of Chatsworth; grandchildren Andrew Mulkey and Clay Coggins; great-granddaughter, Remington Coggins; nieces & nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Mulkey will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Willis, Sr. officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to help with final expenses.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Bobby L Moore: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Bobby L Moore
SEPTEMBER 17, 1961 ~ JANUARY 25, 2019
Mr. Bobby L. Moore, 57, of Dalton, passed away Friday, January 25th, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his father William Moore.
Survivors include his loving spouse of 31 years Brenda Moore. Son and daughter-in-law Michael and Sherri Bennett. Grandchildren Justin, Jadyn, and Jenna Bennett. Sister and brother-in-law Sharon and Randy Goodson all of Dalton.
Services will be Sunday, January 27th at 2 pm in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Kelly Grant Officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until the Funeral hour.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com