Philip J. Vogel: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019Philip J. Vogel
SEPTEMBER 24, 1931 ~ FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Mr. Phillip J. Vogel age 87 of Dalton passed away Tuesday Feb.26, 2019.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Billy Ray Minyard: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Billy Ray Minyard
February 09, 1937 – March 05, 2019
Mr. Billy Ray Minyard, 82 of Chatsworth, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon.
Billy was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved his bird. Billy was a faithful walker and had completed 5,000 miles and 60,000 laps at the Bradley Wellness Center.
Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Lyndal Minyard; parents, Joseph Dewey and Willie Estelle Minyard; brothers, Samuel Dane Minyard and Jimmy Minyard; sisters, Francis Eads, Linda Castleberry, Mary Griffin, Edna Minyard; daughter-in-law, Eva Minyard.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Sally Minyard of Apache Junction, Arizona, David Minyard of Chatsworth; daughter, Linda Mosley; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Dean Green of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Adrian Dean Green, Adam Garrett Minyard, Andrew Jarrett Minyard; nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Billy Ray Minyard will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Poteet officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Billy Ray Minyard.
Clinton Wayne Field: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Clinton Wayne Field
September 26, 1943 – February 17, 2019
Mr. Clinton Wayne Field, age 75, of Chatsworth passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon.
Cremation services were provided by Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth, and no public memorial services have been planned at this time.
Linda Gail Smith Lawson: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Linda Gail Smith Lawson
JANUARY 26, 1949 ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Mrs. Linda Gail Smith Lawson, age 70, of Crandall, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Hamilton Medical Center.
Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by parents: Earnest and Reba Rod, first husband: Kenneth Smith, brothers: Johnny Roe and Willie Roe.
She is survived by her husband of six years: Sherman Lawson,, sisters and brothers: Judy Dotson of Chickamauga, Joann Rittenhouse, Ricky Roe and Tommy Roe all of Chatsworth and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service for Gail will be on Friday, February 15 at 1 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev Billy Webb officiating. Interment will be in Ball Creek Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Plaza, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Paul E. Hall: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Paul E. Hall
JULY 20, 1936 ~ FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Paul E. Hall, age 82, of Chatsworth passed away, Friday, February 8, 2019, at his home. His children were present at the time.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jo Hall, mother and father Velma Stuart Hall and Grady “Urb” Hall, step son David Weaver, brothers James Hall and Raymond Hall.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Tammy and Mark Ridley, Paul and Michele Hall, Donna Ridley, sister, and brother-in-law Robbie and Bill Pruitt, brother and sister-in-law Lloyd and Mary Nell Hall, sister-in-law Gayle, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Mr. Hall retired from the City of Dalton after a long career.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 9th at 3 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with his children giving eulogies. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 9th beginning at 1 PM till the funeral hour at 3 PM
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Sherman Eugene Leonard: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Sherman Eugene Leonard
September 26, 1937 – February 07, 2019
Sherman Eugene Leonard, age 81, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
He was a member of Center Valley United Methodist Church and the Georgia, East Tennessee, and American Hereford Associations.
Sherman was the co-owner and president of Leonard Brothers Construction for over 56 years. During that time, he displayed a gift for quality craftsmanship and a strong work ethic. He was also a great mentor to his grandsons, to whom he passed on his knowledge and skills.
He loved his community and the many customers that he served throughout the years. He was a member of the Murray County High School Hall of Fame, and the highlight of his career was the reconstruction of the rock building that formerly served as the high school.
He enjoyed raising polled Hereford cattle for over 70 years. Many long evenings were spent preparing his truck and trailer for traveling to local, state, and national shows. It always delighted Sherman to watch his grandchildren groom their cattle in anticipation of the next show.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Aaron Leonard; mother, Lecil Cox Leonard; grandmother, Myrtle McCamy Leonard; sister-in-law, Ima Jean Leonard; and brother-in-law, Ron Plylar.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Peggy Leonard; daughters and son-in-law, Kay Lynne & Don McCurdy of Chatsworth and Sherri Leonard Ridley of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, Jerry & Judy Leonard of Chatsworth and Ronnie Leonard of Chatsworth; sisters, Joan Leonard Plylar of Destin, Florida and Cindy Leonard of Odenton, Maryland; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Malissa & Billy Steele of Chatsworth, Vivian Duvall of Dalton, and Peggy Manis of California; grandchildren, Seth Ridley, Matt & Lydia McCurdy, Chad & Miranda Ridley, and Krissi McCurdy; great-grandchildren, McKayla, Skylar, and Peyton Ridley, Colt and River McCurdy, and Taylor and Tynlee Ridley; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Funeral services for Mr. Leonard will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. George Ross, Pastor Lathem Postell, and Rev. Tommy Crider officiating. He will be laid to rest at Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Center Valley United Methodist Church: 1409 Hwy 225 N, Chatsworth, Georgia 30705.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.
John William Gossett: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
John William Gossett
MAY 4, 1934 ~ JANUARY 25, 2019
John Gossett, age 84 formerly of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, January 25th, 2019.
Mr. Gossett was a long time member of Spring Place Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He also served as his church’s minister of music for a number of years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Ira Mae Hill Gossett and his sister, Virginia Gossett Kiker.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Gladys Gossett; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy Alan and Tina Michelle Gossett and Jeffrey David and Stephanie Diane Gossett; grandchildren, Sarah Kate and Caroline Victoria Gossett; nephews, David and Wayne Kiker.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of John Gossett will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 28th, 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. Chuck Smith officiating. Burial will be in Casey Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm Monday, January 28th, 2019.
Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of funeral arrangements
Will Dee “Nanny” Buchanan: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Will Dee “Nanny” Buchanan
October 01, 1927 – January 22, 2019
Will Dee “Nanny” Buchanan, age 91, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lake and Hattie Mantooth; daughter, Tammy Buchanan; sons, Billy Buchanan and Buster Buchanan; daughters-in-law, Mary Keith and Shirley Keith; grandsons, Robert Keith and Ryan Pell; and special friend, Jake Sampson.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Keith of Dalton, Nick Keith of Cleveland, TN, Doug and Reba Qualls of Cleveland, TN, Jim Buchanan of LaFayette, and Lynn Buchanan of LaFayette; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie Qualls of Dalton, Sammy White of Dalton, and Diane and Holbert Pell of LaFayette; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert and Lucy Mantooth of Chatsworth and Charles Mantooth of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Nick Keith, Jr., Erika Keith, Eric Keith, Brandi Keith, Blake Adkins, Hollie Fain, Jansen White, Tiffany Pell, Kayla Dean, Amy Buchanan, Crystal Cribb, Wendy Buchanan, Lori Buchanan, and Natasha Qualls; 18-plus great-grandchildren; and special friend, Trenna Mathis.
The family especially wishes to acknowledge Matt and Hollie Fain for the excellent care that they provided.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Blake Adkins, Holbert Pell, Brandon Paulson, Matt Fain, Nick Keith, Jr., and Jansen White will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
The family will accept flowers or donations made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorson Head: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Dorson Head
July 29, 1954 – January 15, 2019
Mr. Dorson G. Head age 64 of Chatsworth, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Parkside Nursing Home.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Rose Davenport Head and father Earnest Doyle Head; brothers, James William Cochran and Willie Monroe Cochran.
Survivors include wife, Terry Head of Chatsworth; sons and daughter-in-law, Jason & Christine Head and Jonathan Head –all of Wyandotte, MI; daughters and son-in-law, Tina Head of Detroit, MI and Tonya & Terry Teasley of Dalton; brothers and sister-in-law, Douglas Thrice Head of Chatsworth and Donald Lawson Head & Kimberly Head of Florence, AL; 14 grandchildren; nieces & nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Head will be Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Willis officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Nancy Arb: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Nancy Arb
Mrs. Nancy Arb age 82 of Crandall passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Maude Phillips a brother John Phillips.
Survivors include her husband or 63 years John Arb. Sons and daughter in laws, John III and Lisa L. Arb of Chatsworth, David and Lisa D. Arb of Dalton, Brian and Carmen Arb of Smyrna, and Doug Arb of Chatsworth. Grandchildren, James Arb, Garrett Arb, and Emily Arb. Foster children Carol Baugher of Daytona Beach, FL and Danny Pelt of Chatsworth. Several nieces, nephews and the Phillips family of St. Louis, MO.
Funeral Services will be Friday 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Carson Scarbrough officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerour Cemetery in Crandall. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 5 till 9 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Rodney Keith Headrick: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
August 31, 1958 – January 12, 2019
Mr. Rodney Keith Headrick age 60 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Erlanger Hospital.
Mr. Headrick was preceded in death by his father, Clyde William Headrick; mother, Willie Belle Slaughter Headrick; grandparents, Waymon and Cynthia Headrick; brothers, Clyde “Tootie” Headrick, Jr. and Randy Headrick.
Survivors include sister, Rhonda Headrick Hawkins, Chatsworth; brothers, Gary Headrick of Dalton, Roger Headrick, Oregon, Steve and David Curl both of Chatsworth; nephews, Nathan & Davis Hawkins; great-great nephew, Jaden Curl and great-great niece, Jayden Curl; companion Della Goforth.
Mr. Headrick’s wishes were to be cremated.
No services are planned.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
John Tyler Barker: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
February 08, 1941 – January 06, 2019
Mr. John Tyler Barker, age 77, of Crandall passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga surrounded by his loving family.
He opened B & B Tractor in 1980; there he made a living for his family, and was able to serve the customers whom he loved.
Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Vernon Barker; mother, Viola Beatrice Tate; sister, Peggy Arnold; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Luther (Luke) & Esta Caylor Green.
Survivors include wife, Shirley Green Barker of Crandall; sons and daughter-in-law, Charles & Lynn Barker of Dalton, Willard Goforth of Nashville, TN; daughters and son-in-law, Wanda & Dennie Ferguson and Debbie Compton –all of Lebanon, VA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise & JR Rutherford, Gay & Johnny Vestal, and Jenny Leonard –all of Bristol, VA; grandchildren John Henry Barker of Dalton, Devin Barker of Dalton, Tyler Barker of Crandall, Kenny Dillard of Dalton and other grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Eli & Emma Barker, Kayden Dillard and other great-grandchildren; special niece, Christie Green Brewer.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Barker will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Burnette officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Peeples Funeral Home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 12/26 to 01/01
Arrest Reports January 2, 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.
Wanda Thompson: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
June 28, 1944 – December 26, 2018
Mrs. Wanda Thompson age 74 of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.
She enjoyed reading.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by a son Rick Scott; husband, Johnny Thompson; brother, Bob Langley; mother, Nora Langley; father, James Langley.
Survivors include son, Randall Scott of Chatsworth; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Scott of Wise, WV; brothers, James Langley of Barbourville, KY, and Jerry Langley of TN; sister, Billi Roark of TN; grandchildren, Jacob Scott and Jessica Mullins; great-grandchildren, Henry Scott and Fiona Mullins.
No services will be held.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Sharon Layman: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
October 28, 1951 – December 13, 2018
Sharon Layman, age 67, of Chatsworth passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Murray Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her son, Randy Lee Campbell; father, Frank Heavener, Jr.; mother, Sarah Ann Lute; brothers, Roger Lee Heavener and Jay Heavener; and sister, Stacey Heavener.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Layman; sons and daughter-in-law, Paul A. Campbell, Jr. of Ohio and Doug and Jessica Campbell of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Almeda and Pat Murray of Chatsworth; brothers, Kenny R. Heavener of Romney, WV and Pete Lute of Dalton; sisters and brother-in-law, Imogene Heavener of Romney, WV and Rhonda and Rick Rose of Romney, WV; grandchildren, Heather, Josh, Dusty, Drake, Brooke, Ethan, Doug, Jr., Lesley, and Grayson; great-grandchildren, Cory, Chasidy, McKinley, and Hayden; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Layman will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 15, 2018 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 until 9:00 on Friday evening.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Eugene Jenkins: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
Richard Eugene Jenkins, age 55, of Chatsworth, passed away at Advent Health Murray on July 17, 2019.
Mr.Jenkins is preceded in death by his mother: Patsy Jenkins, grandparents: Luke and Marie Jenkins and grandparents: J.B.and Eula Davenport, sister: Lisa Jenkins and aunt: Doris Jenkins Welch.
Survived by father: Tommy Jenkins of Chatsworth, uncle, and aunt: Terry and Carolyn Jenkins of Chatsworth, cousins: Leia Collins of Crandall, Cindy Welch of Chatsworth, step-sister and fiance: Tammy Bryant and Richard Harris of Dalton. aunt: Betty of Tennessee and aunt: Linda of Chatsworth. He is also survived by extended family and friends
Memorial Service will be held at Old Time Way Baptist Church on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Arrangments made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments.www.shawnchapmanfh.com