Sheila Silvers Ward, age 62, of Tennga passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her residence.

She enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Macey Beavers; first husband of 37 years and father of her children, (Willie) Lloyd Silvers; brother, Eldon “Dee” Beavers; and grandchildren, Kayla Cheyenne Silvers, Michael Ryan Silvers, and Elijah Lewis Young.

Survivors include her husband, Phillip Ward; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Tina Silvers of Centre, AL, and Michael and Brandie Silvers of Tennga; stepsons and daughter-in-law, Phillip, Jr. and Kathy Ward of Crandall, Craig Ward of Chatsworth, and Houston Ward of Chatsworth; daughters, Jenny and Jr. Whaley of Chatsworth and April and Jeremy Young of Hampton, VA; stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Devonda and Jeff Trantham of Ducktown, TN, and Cristal and Scott Haynes of Birmingham, AL; brother and sister-in-law, Davy and Penny Beavers of Eton; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Sutton of Lampasas, TX, and Darlene Hicks of Dalton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Louie and Judy Silvers of Tennga, Carolyn and Dennis Sutton of Cave Spring, GA, and Rena and Lamar Middlebrooks of Tunnel Hill, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Jenkins, Wayne Agan, Taylor Silvers, Jadin Silvers, Connor Silvers, and Benjamin Young; step-grandchildren, Noah Whaley, Bennett Haynes, Addison Haynes, Kimberly Pregmon, and Diana Skinner; great-grandchildren, Audrey, McKinley, and Kaitlyn Jenkins and Landyn and Declan Agan; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Faye Manis, Jessie Stewart, and Sonja Miller.

Funeral services for Sheila Silvers Ward will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Lamar Middlebrooks officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Tennga.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 am until the funeral hour at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Sassy’s Hope of Chatsworth.

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

Effie “Earlene” Long Odell, age 90, of Chatsworth passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her home.

She was a member of God’s Lighthouse and enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable gardens.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Johnny Odell; father, Richard Samuel Long; mother, Violet Woody Long; and siblings, Otis Long, Dee Long, Hardin Long, Arvil Long, Elmer Long, JP Long, Florida Duckett, Stella Vena Bishop, Bertha Long, and Verna Mays.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Eloise and Gordon Lewallen, Jr., Barbara and Paul Bajkowski, and Sherry and Tim Mashburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Carson and Betty Odell, Jerry and Susan Odell, Tim and Diane Odell, and Larry and Judy Odell; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Earnest and Roberta Long; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Fred and Mary Cook.

Funeral services for Ms. Odell will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at God’s Lighthouse with Timothy Odell, Jr., Rev. Charles Wilson, and Rev. Dennis Hicks officiating. Interment will follow in the Conasauga River Baptist Church Community Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and at God’s Lighthouse on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the funeral hour at 11:00 am.

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

Mrs. Cora Clotee Fowler (LPN), 84 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Erlanger Health Care.

Clotee was a member of Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church and spent many years as an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing with her great grandchildren, attending church, singing gospel music, gardening, shopping, and cooking.

She spent more than fifty years in the nursing industry. She loved taking care and visiting members of the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Stella Bowen; Verla Mae Wells, Ezra John Bowen, Mary Jane Monteen Blankenship, Rev. James Edward Bowen, Earlie Clifford Bowen, Ira Avery Bowen, Ina Sue Sanford, Louella Robbins, Anie Lee McIntosh, and Barbara Jean Mason Byrd.

Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, Harold Fowler of Chatsworth; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Tessy Fowler of Chatsworth, Greg and Nancy Fowler of Cohutta; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and George Brandenburg of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Joshua and Hollie Fowler Doctors of Pharmacy of Chatsworth, Ryan and Amy Fowler of Cohutta; great grandchildren, Hayden Ansley Fowler, Harper Avery Fowler, Hudson Harold Fowler, Bo Fowler, and Gabe Fowler; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Cora Clotee Fowler will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Guffey, Rev. Jerry Davis, and Rev. Ryan Sanford officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Cora Clotee Fowler.

Barbara Gail Hickey, age 74, of Chatsworth passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at AdventHealth Gordon.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Hammontree; mother, Jessie Hammontree; brother, Lynn Hammontree; and husband, Robert “Bootsy” Hickey.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Brian and Denise Hickey and Richard Clay Hickey – all of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Joel Bailey of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, Danny Hammontree of Chatsworth and Ralph White, Jr. and Agnes Hammontree of Kentucky; sisters, Kathy Leopard of Chatsworth, Kay Pharr of Chatsworth, and Cheryl Hammontree of Dalton; grandchildren, Nicole, Daniel, Sara, and Ryan; great-grandchildren (too many to mention but close to her heart); nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Graveside services for Mrs. Hickey will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. Stone Southers officiating.

The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Thursday morning before departing for the cemetery.

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

Betty Ruth Mathis, 79, of Crandall, GA, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, after a valiant battle with lung cancer at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born November 13, 1940, in Palmer, TN to the late Elvin Franklin and Beulah Bell Robertson Smith; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Sissom; daughter, Terisa Ruth Sissom; brothers, Elmer, Herbert, Bob, Alfred, Hal, Fred and Troy Smith; sisters, Martha Elizabeth Caldwell, Mary Catherine Burnette, Aline Hargis, Eula Mae Bess and Edna Brown.

Betty had a servant heart and was loved by so many. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Grandma Betty. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. Betty was retired from Shaw Industries.

She is survived by her loving husband Don Mathis; sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick & Beverly Sissom of Varnell, Jerry & Karen Sissom of Cohutta, Terry & Rhonda Sissom, Trevor & Michelle Sissom of Crandall, Tracy & Melissa Mathis of Benton, TN, Jim & Lynn Mathis of Cohutta; step son Wade & Darla Mathis of Rocky Face; step daughters, Elicia Whaley, Vanessa Huggins, and Tammy Brock; grandchildren, Mikie Sissom, Tony Sissom, Lee Sissom, Eric Mathis, Matthew Sissom, Tyler Sissom, Rebecca Bullock, Hannah Hendricks, Erica Crawford, Robin Ogle, Ali Harp, Ashley Walker, Summer Mathis, Karlie Mathis, Katie Mathis, Brock Mathis, Jessica Sissom, Katelyn Griggs, Katelin Bevans, with several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Samuel Smith of Gruetli-Laager, TN and Lois Marie Lance of Dalton, GA; special nieces, Annette Reece and Linda Lock, and several loved nieces and nephews.

Special thank you to Pruitt Health Hospice for the excellent care they gave to her during this difficult time. They went above and beyond expectations.

Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Betty Ruth Mathis will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Pastor Ronald Guffey and Pastor Billy Webb officiating. She will be laid to rest at United Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth on Friday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

DyAnn Baynes age 68, passed away January 13, 2020, Dyann was proceeded in death by her wonderful in-laws: Grady and Mattie Baynes, niece: Jennifer Stone sister: Mary Knight, nephew: Shawn Knight.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Gerald Baynes, son and daughter-in-law: Jason and Jodi Baynes, daughter and son-in-law: Michelle and Eric Shuler two beautiful granddaughters: Erica Shuler and Rebekah Mozingo. DyAnn loved her granddaughters and was so proud of them both. Mother: Mary Pauline Whitmore, brothers and sisters-in-law: Gene and Darlene Stone of Cohutta, James and Kathy Stone of Highland MI brother: Ron Stone of Jacksonville FL. Quite a few nieces, nephews,great-nieces, and great-nephews. She loved being called Aunt Dyann.

She was a member of Northside Church Of Christ. She loved her church family and they loved her. The family would like to thank each of them for all of their support, calls, text, cards and many prayers on her behalf.

She graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1969 she loved all her classmates and enjoyed getting together with them. After graduation, she went to work at Eastbrook Middle School where she worked for 31 years. She touched many lives during her time there. Thank you to her very special niece Delayne Sproles, she was such a wonderful help to us all.

Honorary Pall Bearers: David Gibson, Danny Lowrance. Peter Walls Jerry Prince, Michael Dillard, Jabocb McGill Jason Davis, Brandon Gibson

Funeral service for DyAnn will be Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 1 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Minister Kent Bailey will be officiating. Interment will be at New Hope Kilgore Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral  home Wednesday, January 15, 2020, from 5 PM to 9 PM

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

Mrs. Barbara I. Stone age 72, of Rocky Face, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Stone; parents, Marion & Emma Gossett; brother, Hubert Gossett; brothers-in-law, Robert & Buddy Stone, Don Crisp, Clyde Weaver, Jerry Tankersley, Robert Stewart, Mike Bowers; sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Stone, Donna Stone and Rachel Stewart; several nieces and nephews.

Survivors include son, Bill Stone of Calhoun; daughters and son-in-law, Teresa & Rick Doritty of Eugene, Oregon and Melinda Walker of Dalton; brother, Roy Gossett of Chatsworth; sisters, Bonnie Crisp and Dimple Weaver both of Chatsworth; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Gene & Jo Stone of Cohutta and Buster Stone of Chatsworth; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Dianne & Charles Burger, Jeanette Tankersley, Becky Stone and Irene Lay – all of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Taylor Stone & Brendon Moss of Calhoun, and Savannah Walker of Dalton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and her special dog Tiny.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Isaac Walker officiating.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Ms. Eloise Quarles age 72, of Crandall, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her residence.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Dawnville.

Ms. Quarles was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Essie Mae Lyles Quarles; sisters, Martha Sue Quarles, Sarah Ruth Quarles and Mary Lou Welch.

Survivors include husband Wayne Cartwright; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Beth Moss of Ringgold and Michael Keith of Crandall; brothers and sister-in-law, Hoyt Quarles, and Clinton, Jr. and Penny Quarles –all of Crandall; grandchildren, Hayden, Haley, Holden and Hudson Moss –all of Ringgold; she is also survived by her loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Quarles will be held Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Corbin and Rev. Arthur Corbin officiating. Interment will follow in the Dewberry Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Maurine Elrod Davis, age 90 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, January 13th 2020 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Barney Elrod and Carl Leon Davis; parents, Verlia Austin Bearden and Dororthy Cantrell Robinson; and grandparents, Henry and Etta Calhoun Cantrell and Jasper and Ida Melissa Davis Bearden.

She is survived by her son, Ragan Elrod; special family members and caregivers, Darryl Bearden and family and Janette Gibson; cousins, Sylvia Etheridge, Hilda Jones, and Elaine Huggins; special family friend, Herbert Parrott; and many other extended family members, friends and neighbors.

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Maurine Davis will be 4:00 pm Thursday, January 16th 2020 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. Graham Arp and Rev. Daniel Valesquez officiating.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the office of Dr. Sutter for all of the care they provided Mrs. Davis during her lifetime. Also special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and Chris, Denise, Kim, Jennifer, Terri, Holly, Shane, Monica Chaplain Craig and others..

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to a charity of your choice.

Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of funeral arrangements

Anzley Mariah Hubbard age 16 of Chatsworth passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Anzley was preceded in death by her grandfather: Ray Martin, grandmother Nancy Beavers, aunt: Kathy Parks. Survivors include her mother: Nancy Virginia Martin of Dalton father Jeremy Hubbard of Acworth. brothers: Christian Fabrizi of Marietta, Christopher Derrick Wiley, Gavin Alexander Wiley both of Chatsworth and Mikah Orion Hubbard of Acworth, grandparents: Marsha Gail Hoff and Russell Hoff of Acworth, aunts Jackie Bennett of Chatsworth, Stella Beavers of Chatsworth, Lynn Harris of Cullman Al, Shasta Lowery of Adairsville, uncle Scott Hamlin of Chatsworth, Jay Parks of Ellijay cousin: Gabby Hoff of Adairsville.

Funeral service for Anzley will be Saturday, January 18,  2020, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Michael Dean Sr. officiating, the interment will be at Center Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 17, 2020, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

The arrangement is made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory, and Monuments www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Sheena Phillips age 32 of Calhoun formally of Chatsworth passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

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

Margie Stringer, age 81 of Tunnel Hill, departed this life Wednesday, January 15th 2020 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lillard Stringer; son, Dale Stringer; parents, Judson and Rubye McAllister; brothers, Ralph and Kenneth McAllister; sisters, Mary Lee Kendrick, Dorothy McDade, and Mildred Bramlett; and son-in-law, Ronnie Poteet.

She is survived by; sons Edwin and Michelle Stringer and Mac Stringer; daughters, Kathy and Jimmy Ballew and April and Jody Leslie; brother and sister-in-law, Bryan and Wanda McAllister; grandsons, Todd Poteet, Douglas Whitener, Shane Stringer, Harley Stringer, Blake Stringer, Kyle Stringer, Alex Stringer, Marvin McCormick, Nolan Poteet; granddaughters, Summer Plowman, Whitney Mills, Tori Johnson, Payton Poteet; a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Margie Stringer will be 1:00 pm Saturday, January 18th 2020 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Ronald Guffey and Rev. Todd Poteet officiating. Burial will be in Gordy Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturday, January 18th 2020.

Special thanks to Eddie and Michelle Stringer for taking care of mom.

Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Timotea Lopez, 80 of Oaxaca, Mexico, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 in Chatsworth, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fransisco Jarquin; son, Rogerio Jarquin; grandson, Rigoberto Jarquin.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Jose and Maria Jarquin, Luis and Angela Jarquin, Cresenciano and Luteria Jarquin, Antero and Eugenia Jarquin, Bartolome and Margarita Jarquin, Antonio and Adriana Jarquin; daughters and sons-in-law, Catalina and Guadalupe Vasquez, Paula and Asuncion Rios, Caritina and Demetrio Ramos; grandchildren and great grandchildren and extended family also survives.

Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Lopez will be held Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Timotea Lopez.

Ms. Lora Adkins age 97 of Chatsworth, formerly of Burnsville, NC, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Chatsworth Health Care.

No local services will be held.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of local arrangements.

Brandon Shawn Gibson, age 42, of Chatsworth passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Ann Weaver.

Survivors include his father, Ray Glenn Gibson of Chatsworth; brother, Micah Gibson of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and Mike Winkler of Chatsworth; and niece, Chloe Gibson.

A private memorial service will be held at a later time.

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

Mrs. Shirley Wanda Hughes age 72 of Crandall, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Hospice of Chattanooga.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Melvin Hughes; parents, William Shaffer Swanson and Estella Earley Swanson;  sisters, Wilma Tucker, Louise Towel, Ruby Kimsey, Marie Prince; brothers, Bud and Ray Swanson;

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda & Tony Johnson of Crandall, Sherry & Rex Jones of Crandall, and Tracey & Larry Crawley of Chatsworth;  sisters-in-law, Cookie Swanson Stiles of Gastonia, NC, Loucrecia Hughes of Copperhill, TN, Carzella Voyles of Jasper, GA and Arlene Beason, LaFayette, GA; brother-in-law, Lamar Eller of Jasper, GA; grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson, Bobby Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Mason Crawley, and Mitchell Crawley; great-grandchildren, Jay Ridley, Carter Langford and one on the way Charles Levi Johnson; nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hughes will be held Friday, January 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Shane “Booger” Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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