Caryl Ridley

MAY 19, 1950 ~ DECEMBER 8, 2018 (AGE 68)

Mrs. Caryl Ridley, age 68, of Chatsworth,  passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Thurman and Thelma Smith and a nephew Chip Fetzer.

Survivors include her loving husband of 32 years;  Mont Ridley.  children and spouses: Leigh Ann and Gary Tout, Amy Day, Lauren and Zach Elliott, and Justin Ridley.  grandchildren; Carson and  Cameron Sharp, Valaree, Chase, Hannah, and Ryan Day, Cora and Brooks Elliot,. great-grandchildren:  Millie Rose Williams and Michael Paul Canterbury III,  one brother: Jeff Smith and two sisters: Kaye Fetzer and Beth Lindner.  Several Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 11 am in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Helton officiating.  Interment will follow in the New Hope- Kilgore Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 5 till 7 pm.

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

August 02, 1946 – December 03, 2018

Mr. Carroll Wayne Carter age 72 of Crandall, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew & Lavenia Carter; brother, Harold Carter.

Survivors include wife, Melba Carter of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony & Melissa Headrick of Crandall; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela & Brad Patterson of Chattanooga, TN, Traci & Kelly Saylors of Chatsworth, and Rhonda & Rocky Gaines of Lafayette, GA; brother, Paul Carter of Dalton; 11 grandchildren, Lucas, Hannah, Jade, Houston, Brady, Blakely, Barrie, Kennedy, Jagger, Griffin & Bode; 7 great-grandchildren

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Carter will be held Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Edwards and Rev. Shane Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.

The family will receive Wednesday 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.

Jesse R. Jones

MARCH 17, 1932 ~ NOVEMBER 28, 2018 (AGE 86)

Jesse R. Jones age 86 of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, November 28^th 2018 at his home.

Jesse was the founder of Jones Funeral Homes of Chatsworth and Tunnel Hill. In 1950 when he received his Georgia Funeral Directors license, he was the youngest person in the state of Georgia to have been licensed.

He was a member of Chatsworth First Baptist Church, The Murray County Gideon Camp, Chatsworth Lodge # 664 and for many years, served as their secretary. He was a member of the Berry Alumni Association Carpet Capital Chapter and the Spring Place Ruritan Club.

He was a veteran of the United States Army. He served as a Supply Sergeant in Korea for two years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Clemmie Jones; grandson, Zeth Baird, and a brother, James G. Jones.

He is survived by his wife, Geneva Jones; son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Allison Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Guy Baird; grandson, Tyler Jones; granddaughter, Sarah and Drew Callaway; great-granddaughter, Greylynn Callaway; step great-granddaughter, McKenlie Callaway; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ben and Glenda Jones and Wink and Sally Jones; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ona and Robert Hamilton and Ruth Ellis; sisters-in-law, Trilba Beavers and Beatrice Walls; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Jesse Jones will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 1^st 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. George Ross and Rev. Dewey E. Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Holly Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, November 30^th 2018.

In lieu of flowers, Jesse had requested that memorials be made to the Murray County Gideon Camp P.O. Box 44 Chatsworth, Georgia 30705, the Berry Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Carpet Capital Chapter P.O. Box 490069 Mount Berry, Georgia 30149, or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital Zeth Baird Memorial 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com.

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

Johnny R. Bowers, Jr

MAY 11, 1958 ~ NOVEMBER 28, 2018 (AGE 60)

Mr. Johnny R. Bowers, Jr. age 60 of Resaca passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his son Johnny Call Bowers, father Johnny R. Bowers, Sr., mother Virginia Bowers Seabolt, Brothers, Dwayne Calvin Bowers, Spencer McDowell, sisters, Rita Joy Smith, Zola Corrina Justice and Wendi Wallace.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Cheryl Bowers. Sons and daughters in law, R L and Wendi Bowers of Chatsworth Cpl. Dallas and Ashlynn Bowers of Jacksonville, NC, Houston Bowers of Resaca. One brother Jimmy Bowers of Dalton. Special mom and dad, Dolores and Dennis Chapman of Chatsworth. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.

Services will be Sunday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Sterling officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 4 till 9 pm.

In lieu of flowers please make donations for final expenses.

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

Elijah Joseph Shawn Smith

AUGUST 18, 2018 ~ NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Little Elijah Joseph Shawn Smith age 3 months passed away November 26, 2018.

Survivors include his parents, Joseph Smith and Sarah Brawley of Chatsworth. Three Brothers, Noah Smith, Jonah Smith, and Corbin Smith. Grandparents, Meda Cuzzort of Chatsworth, Tony Brawley of Blue Ridge, Sandra and John Meyers of Eton. Uncle Austin Smith of Eton and a cousin Whitney Ellis of Eton.

Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2 pm in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. William Taylor officiating.  Interment will follow in the Cohutta Hills Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 12 noon till 2 pm.

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

September 21, 1961 – December 01, 2018

Mr. Wayne Jeffery Mantooth age 57 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Wayne enjoyed fishing, classic cars and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Tennga.

Mr. Mantooth was preceded in death by his father, Noble Mantooth, and a younger brother, Keith Mantooth.

Survivors include sons, Blake Mantooth and Eric Elrod both of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Lindsay & Ricky Burya and Kelly Elrod –all of Chatsworth; mother, Donna Mantooth of Chatsworth; brother, Don Mantooth of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, Karen & Steve Headrick of Chatsworth; grandson, Cameron Mantooth; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Mantooth will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 12 noon in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment will be held in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Tennga at a later date.

The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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

Noah P. Phillips

NOVEMBER 3, 1998 ~ NOVEMBER 21, 2018 (AGE 20)

Mr. Noah P. Phillips age 20 of Crandall passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Trena and Presley Wheat of Crandall, Father Brandon Smith of Chatsworth. Half brother Austin Smith of Flordia, and half-sister Erin Phillips of Crandall, stepbrothers, Jonathan Burnette and Jason Wheat both of Chatsworth, stepsisters Julie Wheat and Brittany Wheat both of Chatsworth. Grandparents Ricky and Debra Phillips of Spring Place, Loretta Ponders of Ringgold, Terry Smith of Dalton, Clifford and Lois Wheat of Crandall. Several Aunts, Uncles, and cousins survive.

Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday after 3 pm.

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

Vincent W. Piccola, Sr

APRIL 3, 1928 ~ NOVEMBER 16, 2018 (AGE 90)

Vince died peacefully and with dignity on Friday, November 16, 2018.  He lived an active and full life for 90 years.  The last three years, he struggled with Neuropathy and Mobility but continued to fight.  He was born in Beaver Falls, PA on April 3,  1928.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Frances Lynch Piccola, wife Ruth Capo Piccola, and his son, Vincent W. Piccola Jr. and Scott Brantley.
He is survived by his wife, Martha, son Scott (Darlene) Piccola, Port Orange, Fl, daughter Linda (Jim) Romaniszyn, Jodie (Scott) Faith, Peachtree City, Ga. 14 Grandchildren, 9 Great grand children and his beloved lap buddy, Bippy
He graduated from Geneva College in 1956 at the age of 28 with a wife and three children there to see him receive his BS Degree. His Father was an Immigrant from Italy and Vince watched him struggle working in the steel mills and chose not to follow that route.
He was an avid and talented Golfer and spent many happy years on various golf courses with his family and friends.  He was a member of Dalton Golf and Country Club and served on the Board of Directors.  His prized Golf Trophy was his Senior Championship Winner.
One of his passions was the Roman Open Golf Tournament held annually at DGCC.  He served 25 plus years as tournament director and  lived long enough to see the Proceeds from that Tournament increase dramatically over the years.  Those Proceeds were given to local charities and were a Godsend for their causes.
Even though he was born a Yankee, he adopted the  Southern Lifestyle with vigor. He called Dalton his home for 40 plus years.  He was always amazed at the caring and gracious ways of we Southerners. He vowed to never shovel another flake of snow!
The Family extends Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and compassionate caregivers at Hamilton Medical Center, Ridgewood Manor.and to all who reached out to us with calls and visits.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday. December 1st at Christ Church Presbyterian, 510 S. Tibbs Rd., Dalton GA. Visitation at 12:30 pm, Service at 2:30 pm.  This time frame will allow those of you who attend to return to your Comfort Zone and be in front of a TV for the SEC Championship Football Game. We spent many happy hours watching college football.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, Donations may be made to Roman Open Charities, PO Box 672, Dalton GA. 30722. These funds will be earmarked for NW GA Humane  Society to help in the efforts to complete the new building.  He would like that. Until he became Immobile, he volunteered at the Center.
We will miss him, treasure the memories, but accept that his death is a walk on the Path that we all call Life.

Billy Tom McNeal

OCTOBER 16, 1956 ~ OCTOBER 31, 2018 (AGE 62)

Billy Tom McNeal, Jr. age 62 of Chatsworth and formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 31^st 2018 in Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Tom Sr. and Mellie McNeal, wife, Barbara McNeal; and step-son, Chris Tredway.

He is survived by his sisters, Debra Lay and Tomalee Boles; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Shiroma McNeal; step-daughters, Teresa Tredway and pam Cross; granddaughter, Hannah Davis; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Billy Tom McNeal, Jr. will be 2:00 pm Saturday, November 3rd 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Southers officiating.

Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com.

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