Mrs. Eloise Winkler age 96, of Chatsworth, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her residence.

She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church.

Mrs. Winkler was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. M.W. (Miley) Winkler; parents Rufus A. Mantooth & Jimmie Keith Mantooth; brothers, Lealon, Roy, Ralph, and R.A. Mantooth, Jr.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Linda West, Charlotte Chauncey, Rita & Jack Hawkins, and Vickie & Mark Chapman –all of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Keith Parrott, Audra Parrott Ramsey, Cale Hamby, Jill Beavers Rogers, and Zach Mealer; great-grandchildren, Justin Hamby, Derek Hamby, Tristan Kirby, Carolyne Ramsey, Kinley Ramsey, Owen Rogers, Grayson Gentry, Griffin Parrott, Hannah Mealer, Wesley Mealer, and Bree Rogers; great-great grandchildren, Dawson Hamby and Aubrey Hamby.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Winkler will be held Friday April 20, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Cochran and Rev. Andrew Bowen officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Spring Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:30 until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Mrs. Bessie V. Cline Pullen, 82 of Dalton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 2, 2018.

Bessie enjoyed cooking, going to church, gardening, and watching the Atlanta Braves games. She worked at Cornet Carpet for several years.

Bessie is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Irene Cline; husband, Gene Pullen; brother and sister-in-law, Homer and Reba Cline; brothers-in-law, Floyd Pullen, Thomas Pullen, Ralph Stafford, and Barney Gallman; sisters-in-law, Lorene Dunn, Magdalene Cook, and Hazel Pullen.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Liz Pullen of Dalton; daughter, Deborah Goode of Dalton; grandkids, Amanda and Nathan Hawkins of Dalton, Anthony and Chelsea Pullen of Dalton, Sean Goode of Dalton, Jesse and Jaime Goode of Ringgold, Dustin and Autum Scoggins of Dalton; great grandkids, Dixie Hawkins, Bentley Pullen, Bennett Goode, Kendall Goode, Eli Scoggins, and soon to be born Bristol Pullen; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Wanda Cline; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Bill Walker, Myrtle and James Cochran; sister, Jewel McFarland; brothers-in-law and sister in-law, Howard Pullen, James and Debbie Pullen; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rachel Stafford, Lucy and Robert Mantooth, Mary Lou Gallman, Minnie Ruth and Billy Ballew, Ann and Jerry Flood; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Bessie V. Cline Pullen will be held Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 2:00p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Keith James and Bro. Billy Ballew officiating. Interment will follow in Fairy Valley Baptist Church 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 Mrs. Bessie V. Cline Pullen.

John Clifford Massey III, age 70 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Friday, April 6th 2018 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Clifford Massey II and Isabelle A. Chambers; and brother, Jerry Massey.

He is survived by his wife, Janean Massey; children, John Clifford Massey IV, Lynn Jones, Tammy Weeks, and John Massey; sisters, Yvonne Hardy, Nan Willson, and Brenda Carney; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, April 9th 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Daniel Addis officiating. Burial will be in Dunagan Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, April 8th 2018.

Daniel Ray (Cuz) Brown, age 67 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Friday, March 30^th 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a loyal employee of Shaw Plant DJ for 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jesse Everett and Willie Mae Arms Brown; sister, Jessie (Peggy) Mae Brown; brothers, Freddie Everett Brown, Manaseth Brown, and Robert Michael Brown; grandsons, Derrick Seth Brown and Sawyer (Peanut) Brown.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Nina Sue Brown; daughters, Victoria Jean (Rick) Patterson and Kimberly Dawn (Jason) Black; sons, Daniel Edward (Sonia) Brown, Joseph J. Brown, and Shawn Prescott (Brittany) Brown; sisters, Sue (Dee)Treece and Becky Arends; brothers, David (Judy) Brown and Dike Brown; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Daniel Brown will be 5:00 pm Sunday, April 1^st 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill.

In lieu of flowers, it was Mr. Brown’s request for donations to be made in his memory to Toys For Tots www.toysfortots.org.

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

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

Betty Jean Shoopman age 75 passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Shoopman, Parents Isaac and Barbara Reed, and two sisters, Doris Reed and Thelma Slaven.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Wayne and Tracy Morgan of Scott Co. TN, Gary Morgan of Dalton, James Morgan of Scott Co. TN. Shanae Morgan of Lafayette, and Brian Shoopman of Dalton. Eleven grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren. A sister Ruby Davis of Scott Co. TN, and a brother Ed Reed of Harriman, TN. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Thursday 3 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1 pm Thursday until the funeral at 3 pm.

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

Mr. Matthew Brandon Wellborn age 35 passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at his residence.

He is survived by his parents, Billy and Tammy Wellborn of Dalton, Brother, Micheal Wellborn of Dalton.  Grandparents, Ruth and James Cochran of Chatsworth, and Bonnie Morgan of Dalton. Several Aunts Uncles and Cousins survive.

Memorial Services will be Wednesday 4 pm from the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, with Rev. David Jones officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 3 till 4 pm and after the memorial service.

All arrangements are made with Integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home. www.shawnchapmanfh.com

Mr. Christopher Daniel Brown, age 40, of Loganville, passed away on March 4, 2018.

Mr. Brown was a Test Engineer at Georgia Power since 1999.

He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents: Larry Doyle & Patricia Ann Brown, father: Richard Vernon Dover, Sr., brother: Richard (Richie) Vernon Dover, Jr., father in law: Michael Allen Taylor.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years: Misty Taylor Brown, children: Jordan  David,  Taylor Danielle and fiance Jesse Olds, Christopher Bailey, Cameron Tyler, mother: Phyllis Marlene Dover and Johnny Jeffers of Chatsworth, mother in law: Cheryl Jean Taylor Gosnell of LaFollete, TN, brother & sister in law: Richard (Bubba) Erin and Sherry Dover of Chatsworth, sister: Angelia Carroll of Cleveland, TN., brother in law: Michael “Mikey” Taylor of Texas. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service for Mr. Brown will be on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 4 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Whitley officiating.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 am until the funeral hour.

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

Mr. Johnny W. Hawkins, 88 of Dalton, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his residence.

Johnny was a member of Free Hope Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard T. Hawkins and Buna Mae Hawkins; son, Leslie Todd Hawkins; daughter, Patricia Ann Hawkins.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Louise J. Hawkins of Dalton; daughters and son-in-law, Tina M. Babb of Dalton, Heather E. Hawkins and Tony Mendoza of Dalton; brother, Emmett D. Hawkins of Chatsworth; sister, Lucille Gulledge of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Heather Ann Mendoza, Holly J. Mendoza, Jonathon T. Babb, and Derek Hayes; extended family also survives.

Cremation services were provided by Peeples Funeral Home to honor his final request.

The family will receive friends all day Sunday, March 18, 2018 at their residence for those wishing to express their condolences at 1519 Antioch Rd. Dalton, GA 30721.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Johnny W. Hawkins.

Mr. William “Mark” Tallent age 52 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Jack Tallent and Wanda Jeanetta Tallent.

Survivors include brother, Jimmy Tallent of Chatsworth; sisters and brother-in-law, Cindy and James Bailey of Chatsworth, Judy Cochran of Chatsworth; nieces and nephews, Justin Tallent, Nikki Carroll, Richard Tallent, Chyenne Cochran, Jesse Cochran, Jamie Bailey;

Mr. Tallent wishes were to be cremated, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Mr. Gary “Scotty” McEntire age 71 of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center.

Scotty enjoyed farming his land.

Mr. McEntire was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Walker McEntire, Sr. and Lucille McEntire.

Survivors include wife, Beverly McEntire, Rome; daughter, Edy Holcomb, Rome; brother, C. W. McEntire, Jr., Rome; grandchildren, Tessa and A. J. Smith, and Caleb Brumbelow; great-grandchildren, Adrian and Jayven Smith; nieces; nephews.

A family memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Mrs. Shirley Faye Wilson age 82 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was a member of Dewberry Baptist Church.

Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, George Clayton Wilson; mother, Ethel Viola Bowers Moore and father, William Henry Moore; brother, Julian Moore; sister, Hazel Whitehead; brothers-in-law, Roy Holland and Bobby Wilson.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Mike & Susie Wilson of Calhoun; daughter, Linda Wilson of Crandall; brother and sister-in-law, Douglas & Gayle Moore of Rockmart, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Reba Holland of Rockmart, GA, Joyce Holland of Trion, GA, and Pat & Richard Frye of Mt. Juliet, TN; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray & Janie Wilson of Griffin, GA;  grandchildren, Matthew Price, Lindsey Clabough, Sam Wilson, Hollie Brooks, and Wendy Stanley; 10 great grandchildren; nieces; nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Wilson will be held Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. John Bagley officiating. Interment will follow in the Ramsey Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Beverly Gendreau, age 82, of Chatsworth, passed away on July 31, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Alcide Gendreau, sister: Mary Leahman, and great-granddaughter: Serenity Pate.

She is survived by daughter and son in law: Roxanne and Mark Pate of Chatsworth, son and daughter in law: Roy and Sylvia Monteiro of Russell, MA., grandchildren: Joshua and Alicia Pate, Gabirel Pate, Daniel Pate, Hanna Pate all of Chatsworth, Kari Leahman, Stephanie Leahman, Pamela Leahman and Alcide Bridgeman  all of Ohio and seventeen great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to your local Humane Society.

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

Mr. Jimmy “Uncle Bo” Elders age 79 of Crandall passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018, at his nieces home in Crandall.

He was preceded in death by his father Barney Will Elders, mother Lillie Mae Goswick Elders, brothers Charles Elders, B. W. Elders, Robert “Bob” Elders, Sisters, Mabel Elders, and Ruth Thompson.

Survivors include sisters, Lucille Stanley, Bernice Lowman all of Dalton, brother, Steve Elders of Dalton. Special Neice and companion, Carol Thompson and Gary Beavers of Crandall. Special Nephews, Bruce Thompson of Crandall, Robert, and Cynthia Thompson of Plainville, Caregiver, and special friend, Michelle Johnston of Crandall, Little Buddy Michael Johnson of Crandall and a special pet Rocky. Several nieces and nephews, Great Nieces and nephews, Krista, Terry, Tabitha, Camilla, Great great Nieces and nephews, Cameron, Dylan, Waylon, Chase, Silas, and Hayden.

Funeral Services will be Sunday at 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 5 till 9 pm.

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

Mr. Robert Ulon White, age 67, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Erlanger Medical Center.

Mr. White is survived by his children and spouses: Kim and Kenneth Tweed of Eton, Theresa and Ricky Burgess of Morganton, Robert and Maia White of Calhoun and Tonya White of Crandall, sisters and spouses: Gail Brown of Morganton, Cora and Jim West of Blue Ridge, Edna and Jim Ames of Brownstown, Michigan, five grandchildren and  four great grandchildren.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Mr. David J. Baggett age 74 of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Murray Medical Center.

Mr. Baggett was a home builder for over 40 years, a master woods craftsman, and also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

David was a wonderful man who loved everybody and everybody loved him.

Mr. Baggett was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman Baggett and Dessie Quarles Baggett; son-in-law, Randy Lents; brothers, Robert, Freddy, Odel, and Garmon; sisters, Gertrude, Delre, and Jeanette.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Baggett of Chatsworth; daughter, June Lents of Chatsworth; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Grant & fiancée Charlotte Young, and James and Lori Grant –all of Chatsworth; brother, William Baggett of Walker County, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Mary & Bruce Taylor of Bremen, GA; grandchildren and spouses, Madison Lents, Ethan & Kali Lents, Austin Lents, Briana & Dewight Lawson, Kirsten & Robert Lee, Kane & Courtney Grant, Haley Grant, and Jay Cardd; great-grandchildren, Isabella Lents, Bryleigh, Silas, Jackson and Saylor Lawson, Adeline and Ava Grant; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

A private immediate family service will be held Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Guffey officiating.

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