Rosemarie Luise (Strunz) Boyd: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Rosemarie Luise (Strunz) Boyd
JULY 13, 1929 ~ MARCH 1, 2019
Rosemarie Luise (Omi) Boyd, age 89 of Rocky Face, passed away Friday, March 1st 2019 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Boyd.
She is survived by her son John Boyd; brother, Manfred Strunz; sister, Irene Strunz; granddaughter and husband, Elise and Stan Nizamutdinova; great-granddaughter, Eva Nizamutdinova; and niece, Gaberiel Dreger.
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Rosemarie Boyd will be 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 5th 2019 from Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Darey Kittle officiating. Interment will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Salem Baptist Church from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 5th 2019.
Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Charles “Steve” Cox: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Charles “Steve” Cox
October 11, 1953 – March 11, 2019
Mr. Charles “Steve” Cox age 65 of Crandall, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence.
Charles was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, gardening and taking care of his live stock.
Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his father Claude Cox and a daughter Pam Cox.
Survivors include wife, Edith Frances Cox of Crandall; son, Charles Kenneth Cox of Crandall, step-sons, Jeremiah Michael Cook and Jedadiah Stephen Hlousek both of Cleveland, TN; mother Eloise Cox of Crandall; brothers & sisters-n-law, Alan & Rita Cox of Dalton, Eddie & Roseann Cox of Dalton, Richard Cox of Crandall and Mike Cox of Chatsworth; sisters and brother-in-law, Cheryl & Bobby Martin of Old Fort, TN and Polly Cox of Crandall; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins also survive.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Mr. Cox will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Murray Memorial Gardens with Rev. Danny Cochran officiating.
The family will receive Tuesday 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.
Hovie Henderson: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Hovie Henderson
January 07, 1951 – February 18, 2019
Mr. Hovie Henderson, age 68, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Floyd Medical Center.
Hovie was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Pauline Henderson.
Survivors include his sister, Mozelle Jackson of Chatsworth; caregivers, Donnie and Judy Hollingsworth of Summerville, GA; and several extended family members.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Henderson will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Donny Caylor, Rev. Chris Holman, and Mr. Tim Howard officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Hovie Henderson.
Kay Redmond Williams: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Kay Redmond Williams
June 12, 1945 – February 15, 2019
Mrs. Kay Redmond Williams, 73 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Rome.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd Sr. and Ina Louise Gossett; brother, Jimmy Lee Gossett; sister, Peggy Young; and Gene A Redmond and Rev. Cecil D. Williams.
Survivors include sons, Gene Redmond of Resaca, Vernon Redmond of Chatsworth, stepson and caregiver, Dee Williams;step daughters, Sherry Redmond and Linda Adams; brother and sister-in-law, Boyd Jr. and Carolyn Gossett of Dalton; grandchildren, Gene and Natalie Redmond, Caleb and Morgan Redmond and Carli Redmond and John Gary Neighbors; great grandchildren, Maddie, Payden, Lexi, Hunter, and Cole Redmond; special friends, Clyde and Wanda Goswick; and beloved pet Ginger; extended family also survives.
Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Williams will be held Monday, February 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Fairy Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Williams.
Raffaella Scarlotta: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
Raffaella Scarlotta
NOVEMBER 14, 1927 ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Mrs. Raffaella Scarlotta age 91 of Chatsworth and formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Scarlotta.
Survivors include her children and spouses. Cynthia Scarlotta, Theresa and Anthony Gambino, Paula and David Welch all of Chatsworth, Raffaella and Dominick Coppola of Long Island, NY.
Grandchildren and spouses, George, Philomena and Clinton, Anthony, Thomas and Ashley, Paula Rose, Amanda, Shawn and Cilia, Samantha, Lauryn, and Crystina 10 Great Great grandchildren also survive.
Visitation will be her at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home Wednesday 5 till 9 pm then she will be transported to New York for services and she will be laid to rest next to her husband Thomas in Long Island National Cemetery.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Kelven Payne Barnes: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Kelven Payne Barnes
October 10, 1976 – January 26, 2019
Kelven Payne Barnes age 42 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Kelven was preceded in death by his father, Millard Franklin Barnes, Sr.; and a brother, Millard Franklin Barnes, Jr.
Survivors include son, Trenton Drake Barnes of Dalton; daughters, Katlyn Marie Barnes and Alexandria Nichole Barnes both of Dalton; mother, Yvonne Barnes of Dalton; brothers, Melvin Wayne Barnes of GA and Harvey Ray Barnes of Dalton; sister, Samantha Yvonne Ashe of Savannah, GA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Sandra L. Hefner: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Sandra L. Hefner
October 11, 1945 – January 23, 2019
Mrs. Sandra Lee Hefner age 73 of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.
She was a member of Rock Bridge Community Church.
Mrs. Hefner was preceded in death by her husband, William Taft Hefner; parents, Ruby & Luther Bivins.
Survivors include son, Eric Hefner of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia & Joseph Ybarra of Dalton; grandchildren, Hunter Hefner, Brittany L. Ingle, Ashlee Ingle, Angela Ybarra, and Olivia Ybarra; former son-in-law, Todd Ingle; cousins also survive.
A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions may be made to the Peeples Cancer Institute in care of Whitfield Health Care Foundation, P.O. 1168 Dalton, GA 30722.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Sherry Freeman Williams: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Sherry Freeman Williams
September 21, 1945 – January 20, 2019
Mr. Sherry Freeman Williams, age 73, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Sherry was a member of Crosspointe Christian Centre in Dalton. He loved singing, traveling, hunting, collecting antiques, working with show horses, and spending time with family and friends.
He was also an entrepreneur who enjoyed a career of 40-plus years in the textile industry.
Sherry was preceded in death by his father, W L Williams; mother, Jewell Williams; brothers, Tommy Williams, Don Williams, and Bill Williams; and sister, Barbara Holcomb.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Sandra Williams of Dalton; sons and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Talli Williams of Dalton and Sandon Carson of Adairsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri Williams of Atlanta, Whitney and Blake Miller of Marietta, Nakia and Shane Rice of Sugar Valley, and Genna Carson of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Justin Hooks, Dean Rice, Callie Rice, and Eli Carson; and several extended family members.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Sherry Freeman Williams will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Crosspointe Christian Centre in Dalton with Pastor Stan Lester and Pastor Mike Douglas officiating. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the church from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.
The family will accept flowers or contributions addressed to the Crosspointe Senior Achievers at 2681 Underwood St, Dalton, GA 30721.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Sherry Freeman Williams.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 01/13 to 01/21
Arrest Reports January 21, 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.
Dustin J Sturges: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Dustin J Sturges
AUGUST 9, 1972 ~ JANUARY 6, 2019 (AGE 46)
Mr. Dustin J. Sturges, age 46, passed away January 6, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Patricia Sturges.
Survivors include his wife: Sara Sturges of Calhoun, children: Callie Nelson, Alec Truelove and Lucy Truelove, seven granddaughters, brother: Elton Sturges of PA. and one sister, Rachel Rue of PA.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Callie Annell Young: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
August 05, 1943 – January 06, 2019
Mrs. Callie Annell Young age 75 of Crandall, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was a member of the Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church.
Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin & Julia Green; brother, Melvin Green.
Survivors include husband, Robert L. Young of Crandall; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby & Theresa Young of Calhoun; daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia & Greg Beavers of Cisco, Karen & Randall Gossage, Cindy & Randy Wagnon, and Debbie & Kevin DeFoor –all of Crandall; sister and brother-in-law, Jean & Thurman Bishop of Crandall; sister-in-law, Barbara Green of Crandall; grandchildren, Seth Beavers, Caleb Beavers, Baili Abernathy, Skyler Young, Emma Gossage, Ciarra Hatton, Hunter Wagnon, and Branson DeFoor; greatgrandchild, Holden Abernathy.
A private graveside service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth (Lillard) Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018Ruth (Lillard) Johnson
Ruth Johnson, age 92 of Ringgold, passed away Wednesday, December 26th 2018 at NHC Fort Oglethorpe.
She was preceded in death by her children, Tommy Johnson, Deana Harrington, and Mark Johnson.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Teresa Johnson, and Russell and Hattie Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and David Edwards and Teresa Johnson; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren.
Private family funeral services to celebrate the life of Ruth Johnson will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 29th 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Frank Loyd. officiating. Burial will be in Gordy Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ruth Johnson may be made to: The Humane Educational Society Animal Shelter 212 North Highland Park Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404
Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com
Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 12/17 to 12/25
Arrest Reports December 26, 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.
Homer Lee Younes: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Homer Lee Younes
MARCH 10, 1937 ~ DECEMBER 7, 2018 (AGE 81)
Homer Lee Younes, age 81 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Friday, December 7th 2018 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Cummings Younes; and daughter, Ardie Grayson.
He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Melinda Younes and Chris and Angie Younes; daughter, Sherry Younes; son-in-law James Grayson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Homer Younes will be 2:00 pm Sunday, December 9th 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Joe McEntire officiating. Burial will be in Gordy Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friend from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm Sunday, December 9th 2018.
Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com.
Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Valerie Lynn Rymer: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Valerie Rymer
SEPTEMBER 24, 1977 ~ DECEMBER 11, 2018 (AGE 41)
Valerie Lynn Rymer, 41 of Crandall departed this life unexpectedly on December 11, 2018, at her home. Valerie was born on September 24, 1977, in Ellijay, Georgia to Gary and Connie Reed both of Ellijay, Georgia.
She is survived by her Spouse: Matthew Aaron Rymer
Children: Caitlin and Vincent Barnett, Chase Aaron Rymer and Rylie Lynn Rymer.
Grand-Children: Soren Gray Barnett and Cayde Auron Barnett
Parents: Gary and Connie Reed of Ellijay
Siblings: Jeremy Reed (brother) (sister & husband) Brandy and Michael Dillard of Ellijay, Ga
Paternal Grandmother: “Granny B” Helen Newton if Chatsworth, Ga.
In-laws-
Rex and Rita Rymer of Chatsworth
Judy and James Singleton of Chatsworth
Siblings in law: Christy & Timmy Myers, Cody James Cox, and Cheyenne Rane Rymer.
She is also survived by Tanner Reed and children, Kayla Hill, Dalyla Hill, Cooper Hill, Donavon DeFoor, Brantley DeFoor, Josie DeFoor and Reed DeFoor.
Many loved aunts, uncles, and extended family and cherished friends.
Her beloved pets, special mention – Bear and Max along with many others.
She is preceded in Death by: Granny Ellaree Watkins, Harley and Norma Rymer, and Elmer and Claudia Cline. Uncle Allen Teague.
Jesus replied, “You don’t understand yet what I am doing, but you will understand in time. “
John 13:7
I carry your heart with me. I carry it in my heart. ~E.E. Cummings
In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made in Valerie’s honor to North Murray High School FFA program, Murray County Veterinary Services.
The Family especially wishes to extend their most heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the NMHS FFA program, Fairy Valley Church, Bagley Middle School FFA program, Murray County Veterinary Services, All Local and Surrounding Units of Georgia Forestry Commission. Wishing to say that the family knows God uses His people to help His people.
Memorial Services will be Saturday 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Brondy Davis and Rev. Danny Rymer officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 12 noon till the funeral hour.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Phillip Reed Lusk: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Phillip Reed Lusk
APRIL 2, 1966 ~ DECEMBER 8, 2018 (AGE 52)
Phillip Reed Lusk, 52, of Rydal, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Phillip was preceded in death by his parents: Donald B. and Rosetta W. Lusk of Calhoun; brother: Jerry D. Lusk of Calhoun and sister: Dianne Ponders of CO.
Survivors include his sister: Connie Lusk Jones of Chatsworth. nephews: Lucas L Jones of Chatsworth; Paul B Lusk of Va. Beach VA; Tony Perry and Clay Ponders of CO; Shawn Perry of Alabama, nieces; Donna M Lusk and Jennifer M Mills of Va. Beach, VA; Lavelle Badger of Chatsworth and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces, and nephews.
A Celebration of Phillip’s life will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the Cloer Barn, Hwy 411 South, Chatsworth, GA. All family and friends are invited to attend as we share stories and say goodbye to our dearly loved Phillip.
In lieu of flowers, bring your favorite memory and come to celebrate Phillip’s life with his family.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. shawnchapmanfh.com