Charles Adams: Obituary
Obituaries June 11, 2019
Charles Adams
July 25, 1960 – May 27, 2019
Charles Wesley Adams, age 58, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Joyce Adams; father-in-law, Floyd Brackett; uncle, Charles Adams; grandmother, Newell Jordan; and best friend, Bill Raley.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Adams of Chatsworth; son, Justin Adams of Statesboro; daughters, Kristie Adams and Natasha Adams of Cohutta; sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Joe Hayes, Joye and Jerry Boyd, Pam Adams, and Sharon and Hilario Apodaca – all of Dalton; grandchildren, Katelynn Adams, Carmen Bryant, Thomas Bryant, Jovin Adams, Triston Massingill, and Haylee Clay; and several dear extended family members.
A memorial service for Mr. Adams will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Chatsworth Church of God with Joe Hayes and Pastor Hal Thompson officiating.
Cremation services were provided by Peeples Funeral Home and Crematory of Chatsworth, Georgia.
Jerry Wayne Patterson: Obituary
Obituaries June 11, 2019
Jerry Wayne Patterson
February 27, 1954 – May 07, 2019
Jerry Wayne Patterson, age 65, of Crandall passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital.
Jerry was a poultry farmer and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lillie Mae Patterson; sister, Louise Jackson; and brothers-in-law, Jim Wilson, Max Jackson, Joe Don Butler, and Eddie Norwood.
Survivors include his son, Sheldon Patterson of Crandall; brother, Kenneth Patterson of Crandall; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Alva Butler of Chatsworth, Rosa and Marvin Crumbley of Chatsworth, Lola Mae and Harold Stewart of Chatsworth, and Marie Norwood of Dalton.
Funeral services for Mr. Patterson will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Carson Scarbrough officiating. Interment will follow in Fairy Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 until 9:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Juanita (Peden) Stafford: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019Juanita (Peden) Stafford
JULY 5, 1928 ~ FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Juanita Peden Stafford, age 90 of Crandall, passed away Wednesday, February 27th 2019 in Hamilton Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, G.W. “Dee” Stafford; parents, Fred and Nettie Maude Peden; brothers, Kenneth and Clinton Peden; sister, Rejonna Peden; and son-in-law, Phil Klippert.
She is survived by her children, Gerald Stafford, Sharon Klippert, and Rena and Alan Pacheco; sister Jean Caylor Jones; grandchildren, Jason (Nichole) Pacheco, Brook Pacheco (Nathan) Smith, David (Stacey) Pacheco, and Randy Klippert; 15 great-granchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Juanita Stafford will be 2:00 pm Saturday, March 2nd 2019 from Fairy Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Crafton Dover and Rev. Johnny Beason officiating. Burial will be in Fairy Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm Friday, March 1st 2019.
Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Roger A. Edwards: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Roger A. Edwards
Mr. Roger A. Edwards age 69 of Chatsworth passed away Tuesday Feb. 26, 2019 at the Murray Medical Center.
Roger was born on July 14, 1949, in Dalton, Georgia and is preceded in death by his parents, William Alton Edwards and Dorothy Louise Gable Edwards. Upon graduating from Valley Point High School, Roger served 8 years in the United States Air Force and 15 years in the United States Navy. He spent the next 20 years with the Department of Defense in various locations throughout the world.
Roger is survived by his brother, David Edwards and his wife Kay, his sisters Vicki Bostwick and her husband Bill, Kimberly Baldridge and her husband Kenneth, Kelly Fariss and her husband Dale, and his cousin, Terry Edwards and his wife Jackie. Seven nieces and nephews and eleven great-nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial service with military honors, performed by the United States Navy, will be held Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at 1 PM at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Reuben Ray Miller: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Reuben Ray Miller
June 03, 1957 – March 04, 2019
Mr. Reuben Ray Miller, age 61, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at AdventHealth Murray.
Reuben was born on June 3, 1957 in Quincy, Illinois to the late Rufus Reuben Miller and Mary L. Briggs Miller.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford, Larry, Charley, and Danny Miller, and sisters, Betty Hartsock, Arlene Davis, Bonnie Broughton, and Mary Louise.
Survivors include his wife, Tamia Lee White Miller; daughter, Rebecca Lyn Miller of Chatsworth; granddaughters, Skyla Jade Miller of Chatsworth and Makayla Allen of Chatsworth; brother, Samuel Miller of Brandon, Florida; sisters, Julie Stephens of Sun City, Arizona, Darlene Von Thun of Palmyra, Missouri, and Eva Fae Shores of Shelbina, Missouri; and many dear extended family members.
Funeral services for Mr. Miller will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 pm until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions to Sleep in Heavenly Peace either by mail to 1351 Rider Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 or by using the donate button on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/shpdawsonville/.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Deborah Jean Goode: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Deborah Jean Goode
October 03, 1957 – February 04, 2019
Deborah Jean Goode, 61 of Dalton, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Deborah was a member of Little Prospect Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and going shopping.
She is preceded in death by her father, Gene Pullen and mother, Bessie Pullen.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Jaime Goode of Ringgold and Sean Goode of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Liz Pullen of Dalton; grandchildren, Kendall Goode and Bennett Goode; nieces and nephews, Amanda, Nathan, and Dixie Hawkins and Anthony, Chelsea, Bentley, and Bristol Pullen.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Deborah Jean Goode will be held Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Keith James and Rev. Billy Ballew officiating. Interment will follow in Fairy Valley 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 Deborah Jean Goode.
Dyllon Hall: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Dyllon Hall
APRIL 21, 2002 ~ JANUARY 27, 2019
Dyllon Hall, age 16, of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday January 27, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his grandmothers: Julia Shelton, Sheila Hammontree and grandfather Terry Gossett.
Survivors include his mother Jennifer Quinton and father: Mikey Hall, sisters and brothers in law: Ashley and Andrew Boatwright, Angel and Christopher Hall, Whittney Ellis, Kristen Quinton and Shelby Byrd, brothers; Daniel McBrayer, Jonathan Duckworth, Ethan Ellis and Travis Byrd. Several Aunts, Uncles and cousins also survive.
Funeral Services will be Friday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Steve Champion officiating. Interment will be at West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 12 noon till the funeral hour at 2 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory in Chatsworth
Edd Parson, Jr.: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Edd Parson, Jr.
December 17, 1930 – February 03, 2019
Mr. Edd Parson, Jr., loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 88 on February 3, 2019. Edd was born in his grandparents’ home in Chatsworth, GA on December 17, 1930 to Edd and Pearl (Chambers) Parson. On September 5, 1953, he married Edith Patterson. They raised a daughter and three sons.
Edd was a Korean War veteran of the United States Army. While in service, he was stationed in Germany. He cherished time sitting on the porch in the evenings with his family and friends talking over the day and about their lives. He also enjoyed traveling, restoring antique tractors, and airplanes. He enjoyed gospel singings and fellowship time with his friends and loved ones.
Edd was preceded in death by his father, Edd Parson, Sr., and his mother, Pearl (Chambers) Parson; sister, Jonnie Nicholson; nephew, Neil Setter, Jr.; and niece, Dawn Tanksley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Edith Parson; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Roger DeVaughn; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddy and Patty Parson, Ricky and Debby Parson, and Ben and Sharon Parson, all of Crandall; sister, Jeraldine Setter; grandchildren, Kelly and Johnny Ingram, Blake and Ashley Parson, Maria and Carl Taylor, Jamie Parson, Virginia and Alan Atkins, Hannah Parson, and Benjamin Parson; great-grandchildren, Lane Holsomback, Ella Keith, Asa Taylor, Alexis Parson, Landon Atkins, and Ava Atkins; nieces, Sonjua (Jack) Pritchett (son, Logan), Beverly Tanksley, (son, Derek) and Jeanne Carole (Kent) Suddeth (children, Emily and Evan); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas Patterson, Charles and Ruby Patterson, Grady and Rhonda Patterson, Wanda and Bill Webb, Bonnie and Ray Cavett, and Arlene Stevenson; and special friends, Linda Parson and Leon Caylor.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Edd Parson, Jr. will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Bowers and Rev. Ben Parson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairy Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Edd Parson, Jr.
Public Health District and County Health Departments Closed on Tuesday, January 29th
Announcements January 28, 2019
For Immediate Release
January 28, 2019
Public Health District and County Health Departments Closed on Tuesday, January 29th
Due to predicted winter weather conditions, North Georgia Health District 1-2, based in Dalton, and Health Departments and public health services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. All further updates will be provided and posted to our website at www.nghd.org and on our social media sites at facebook.com/NGaHealth, twitter.com/NGAHealthDist,instagram.com/northgahealth.
Marlar Lafayette (M. L.) Carpenter: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Marlar Lafayette (M. L.) Carpenter
May 30, 1921 – January 22, 2019
Marlar Lafayette (M. L.) Carpenter of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away January 22, 2019 in the Navicent Health Medical Center of Baldwin County, Milledgeville, Georgia. He was 97 years old.
He was born May 30, 1921 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late James and Ida Carpenter. The youngest of ten children, he was preceded in death by six brothers – Thomas, Jessie Lee, John, Fred, Carl and Lawrence – and three sisters – Evelyn Cannon, Esther Dills and Marjorie Robinson.
Surviving are his loving wife of 75 years, Geneva, and sons and daughters-in-law Kent Carpenter (Dorothy) of Milledgeville and Marc Carpenter (Penny) of Crandall. Also surviving are a grandson, Kell Carpenter (Melena) and great-granddaughter Kelsey, all of Milledgeville.
M. L. was raised in Rabun County. He graduated from Rabun Gap – Nacoochee School: High School in 1940, then Junior College in 1942. With World War II under way, he then joined the U. S. Navy. After completing Midshipmen’s School, he served honorably in the South Pacific through the end of the war. Afterwards, he remained in the Naval Reserve, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant in 1966.
He completed his formal education in 1949 when he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Southern College of Pharmacy in Atlanta. He served his community as the owner and pharmacist of Carpenter’s Pharmacy in Chatsworth from 1951 through 1963. At a time when small-town pharmacies were few, often this meant long hours and late nights.
His dedication and love were given freely to his family and to his church, the First Baptist Church of Chatsworth. His entire life demonstrated his faith in, and love for, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The family will receive visitors at Peeples Funeral Home in Chatsworth on Saturday, January 26, 2019 beginning at 1 p.m. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m., then interment in Chatsworth Heights Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Chatsworth.
Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.peeplesfuneralhome.net.
Dell (Bowen) Ellis: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Dell (Bowen) Ellis
Dell Ellis, age 85 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, January 4th 2019 in Hamilton Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Ellis; daughter, Nina Rose Ellis; and parents, Tommy and Rosa Bowen.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Glenda Stephenson; grandchildren, Melodi and Ian Tankersley, and Ben and Sara Stephenson; great-grandchildren, Ella Kate, Claire, and Lincoln Tankersley, and Laney, Emmaline and Amelia Stephenson; sister, Annette Patton; sister-in-law, Etta Mae Dooley; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Dell Ellis will be 4:00 pm Sunday, January 6th 2019 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm Sunday, January 6th 2019.
Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com
Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements
Evelyn Clayton: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019Evelyn Clayton
Mrs. Evelyn Clayton, age 98, of Chatsworth passed away January 12, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Eugenia Addington, Elsie ODonnell, Tommy Presswood, Ernestine Briard, Edna Presswood, Robert Presswood, and Baby Presswood.
Survivors include her sisters Betty Oglesby of Decatur and William Presswood of CA. Many Nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 1 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral home with Rev. Edwin Puckett officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 12 noo Wednesday till the funeral hour. Interment will follow in the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Turtletown, TN.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory.
www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Judy Potts: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Judy Potts
OCTOBER 5, 1946 ~ JANUARY 10, 2019 (AGE 72)
Ms. Judy Potts age 72 of Dalton passed away January 10, 2019.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Cordie J. Akins: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
April 02, 1939 – December 25, 2018
Cordie J. Akins, age 79, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Eugene Akins; brothers, Ellis Price, Clarance Price, Calvin Price, and Phurlow Price; and daughter-in-law, Rose Akins.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Edward & Charlene Akins of Dalton, Keith Akins of Dalton, Berry Akins of Ohio, and David & Ann Akins of Ohio; brothers, Amos Price and Don Price – both of Florida; sisters, Alice Akins of Chatsworth, Lecoda Price of Florida, Roma Kirkland of Ohio, Joyce Melillo of Connecticut, and Linda Lambdam of Tennessee; grandchildren, Carl Eugene Akins Hammontree, Brandon Lee Akins Hammontree, Stewart Pierison, and Amanda Akins; and great-grandchildren, Breanna Hammontree and Carter Ray Akins Hammontree.
Funeral services for Mrs. Akins will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 28, 2018 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Cochran officiating. Interment will follow at Cane Creek Cemetery in Tellico Plains, TN.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 am until the funeral hour at 2:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Paul Lee Hunter: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
October 11, 1976 – December 09, 2018
Paul Lee Hunter age 42 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Rome, GA.
Paul was an avid Native American enthusiast and a pottery collector.
He was preceded in death by his father Terry Lee Hunter; grandmother, Effie Ramey.
Survivors include wife, Jenny Lee Fricks-Hunter of Chatsworth; daughters, Kayla Morgan, Kristi Payne, Janie Cate Fricks, and Skyler Hunter –all of Chatsworth; mother, Marilyn L. Hunter of Chatsworth; sister, Shelia Hunter of Chatsworth; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Hunter will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Dallas Cornette, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 12/03 to 12/09
Arrest Reports December 10, 2018
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.
