Mrs. Danna Mae (Brown) Chambers, age 71, of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Chambers was the manager or K & V Restaurant.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Charlie and Mildred Brown, grandson: Cody East, and sisters: Geneva Easterly and Charlene Teagues.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years: Edward Chambers,  daughters and sons-in-law: Danna Rena and Danny Garland of Chatsworth, Vickie and Ken Johnson of Oakman, Darlene and Gary Parker,  son and daughter-in-law: Eddie and Debbie Chambers of Dalton. grandchildren: Dejah and Derek Perry, Diane and Ashley Parrott, Jonathan (Tootie) and Tequila East, Matt and Audrey Chambers, Joshua Parker, Kyle Chambers, Natasha Parker and Samantha Parker, sister: Rosa Cartwright of Dunlap, TN.,  brother: Charles Lee Brown of Whitwell, TN.  great-grandchildren: Kiera, Brayden, Olivia Perry, Hunter, Makenzie, Maddie Parrott, Emily, Gracie, Natalie and Payton Parker, Oakley East, Hadley, Kenzleigh and expected baby: Landyn Chambers. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday , March 28 from 11 am until 9 pm at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.  As per Mrs. Chambers request she will be cremated and no service.

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

Oleta Dycus Dunn, age 86 of Crandall, passed away Tuesday, March 20^th 2018 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Olen and Delia Dycus.

She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Julius Dunn; daughter and son-in-law, Renda and Tommy Baggett; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Susan Dunn; grandsons, Kevin and Laura Baggett and Jake Dunn; great-grandchildren, Cylia and Lucas Baggett; sister-in-law and caregiver, Barbara Flowers; special friend, Lamar Martin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Randall and Geraldine Dunn and Clyde and Wanda Dunn;  numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Oleta Dunn will be 7:00 pm Thursday, March 22^nd 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. George Ross and Dr. Kevin Baggett officiating. Burial will be 1:00 pm Friday, March 23^rd 2018 in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery

The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, March 22^nd 2018. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to Heartlite Hospice 1008 Professional Blvd. Suite 4 Dalton, Georgia 30720 or the charity of your choice.

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

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

Mr. Claude Pittman Thomas Jr., age 61 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his Dad: Claude Pittman Thomas Sr. and a sister: Edith Sue Garner.

Survivors include his mother, Jean Thomas of Chatsworth, brothers and sister in law, Earl Thomas of Chatsworth, John Ray and Alta Thomas of Cohutta, sister, Myrtle Smith of Crandall.

Several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 1 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev., Arthur Corbin, Chris Corbin, Billy Joe Cochran and James Smith officiating.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday after 5 pm all day on Monday and Tuesday till the funeral hour.

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

Mr. Grady “Tommy” Haney, 63 of Chatsworth passed away March 7, 2018 at his residence.

Tommy enjoyed model cars and auto mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Haney and Thelma Haney.

Survivors include his loving wife Annette Haney of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Kandi Coran and John Casson of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Kenna Betterton of Chatsworth; brother, Larry Gravley of AL; sister, Caroline Silver of Port Saint Lucie, FL; special sister-in-law and special brother-in-law, Elaine Hooker and Russell Hannah of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Koree Coran, Memorie Pierce, Kristian Coran, Shae Davis, Haley Betterton, Wesley Hayes, Brett Hayes, Hayden Betterton, Alexus Betterton, & Lyla Betterton; extended family also survives.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Grady “Tommy” Haney will be held Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Immanuel United Fellowship at 422 North Defoor Rd. Resaca, GA 30735 with Bro. Dewayne Payne and Rev. Danny Cochran officiating.

The family will receive friends before and after the service at the church.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Grady “Tommy” Haney.

Rex D. Wilbanks, age 58, passed away Thursday, August 2nd 2018 in Rome, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Maude Wilbanks; and sister, Loma Gail Tarvin.

He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Lynn Wilbanks and Jadder and Dot Wilbanks; sister and brother-in-law, Leeonda and Cotton Brooks; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Rex Wilbanks will be 4:00 pm Sunday, August 5th 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Chuck Harmon officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm Sunday.

Mr. Darren Stone age 40 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence.

Darren enjoyed hunting, fishing, and horseback riding.

Mr. Stone was preceded in death by his father, Robert Stone; maternal grandparents, Guy & Evelyn Hampton; paternal grandparents, Bill & Neva Maude Stone.

Survivors include daughter, Haylee Stone of Chatsworth; mother and step-father, Irene & Johnny Lay of Chatsworth; sister, Tina Wells of Chatsworth; grandchild, Emilio Robert Pintor; special niece, Brooke Wells; aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Stone will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Beason officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 27, 2018 from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Mrs. Gertrud Young, age 78 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband: William “Bill” Young, son: William E. “Billy” Young, and a brother: Willie Sehrt.

Mrs. Young is survived by children and spouses: Carolyn and Wyndell Buford of Chatsworth, Jerry and Janice Young of Fort Oglethorpe, grandchildren: Christina Cunningham, Dallas Hall III, Ross Young, Chase Young, Chelsea Young, Jerry Young Jr., Terry and Sherry Allen of Dalton, Jason Young, great grandchildren: Jasmine Hall, Jordan Hall, Alanah Cunningham, Avery Young, Ariana Young and Ethan Young, sister: Liesel Zimmerman of Frankfurt, Germany, several nieces and nephews and special friends: Sherry Allen of Dalton, Joyce and Terry Fussell of Nashville, TN, Ashley Hall of Chatsworth, Geneva Walker of Chatsworth, and Kimberly Craig of Chatsworth.

Service for Mrs. Young will be held on Monday, July 30, 2018, at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends on Sunday after 4 pm.

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

Mr. Ricky Reece Pike, 60 of Macon, Georgia, formerly of Dalton Georgia, passed away July 17, 2018, at his residence.

He was born October 1, 1957, the son of Reese Pike and Wilma Welch Waters.

He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Welch Waters and his sister Donna Sexton.

He is survived by his wife Linita Pike of the residence, Sons, and Daughters in law, Shane and Teresa Pike of Dalton, Georgia., Josh and Brittany Taylor of Gray, Georgia., Brothers: Ronnie Walker and Junior Walker, Sisters Betty Nicholson, Karen Cockburn, Merrie Pike and Sabrina Pike, Grandchildren Hannah, Parker, Skyla, Landon and Caden. He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his faithful canine companions: Sophie, Pogo, and Max.

A Memorial service to honor  Mr. Pike will be held Thursday, July 19th at 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends after the service until 6 pm at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, located in Chatsworth, Georgia. The Chatsworth American Legion Post 167 will have Military Honors.

A Memorial service for his friends in Macon will be held on Friday, July 20th at Bristol Park Apartment Club House from 5:30 until 7:30 pm.

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

Sheila Walker Malone, age 62, of Chatsworth passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, H.M. and Edna Walker; sister, Linda Cothran; and infant son, Steven Petty.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Malone of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Amy Petty of Crandall; daughter and son-in-law, Sabrina & Alberto Fraire of Ellijay; son, Ted Laney of Woodstock; grandchildren Thomas and Caitlyn Petty; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rachel & Bill Howard of Cedartown, Janice & Arnie Spencer of Greenville, N.C., and Gayle & Donnie Robertson of Dalton; brother & sister-in-law Danny and Shirley Walker of Blue Ridge; brother-in-law Tom Malone; sister-in-law Peggy Manning; and several nieces and nephews who loved her.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Tamlyn Collins officiating.  Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00-9:00.

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

Ms. Euretha “Gina” Davenport age 70 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at her residence.

Ms. Davenport was preceded in death by her parents, Grady & Naomi Hamrick; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gynelvyne & Eugene Dugger, Vilonia & William Olemstead, Olamae Hamrick, Diana Hamrick, Raymond Dixon, and Jo DeSalvo; brother, Jay Hamrick.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Rodney Carroll & Kimberly Lewallyn of Tunnel Hill; daughters and son-in-law, Samantha & Napoleon Jackson, Cleveland, TN, and Sabrina Crump of Chatsworth; brother and sisters-in-law, Sam & Shirley Hamrick of Dalton, and Reba Hamrick of Chatsworth; sisters and brother-in-law, Ann & David Griggs of Tunnel Hill, Barbara Dixon of TN, Eloise DeSalvo of Tunnel Hill; grandchildren, Christopher Swanson & Cheyenne Richardson, Joshua & Courtney Phillips, Roddy Carroll, Lyric & Rickey Kendrick, Crestlyn Gibson, and Amber & Jason Ridley; great-grandchildren, Skylen Swanson, Tyler Morrison, C.J. Phillips, Emmett Phillips, Charlieann Phillips, Conner Saylor, Crimson Gibson, Skye Richardson, Grayson Ridley and Mason Ridley; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Ms. Davenport’s wishes were to be cremated.

No services are planned.

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

Rev. Burley E. Rogers, age 88 of Cohutta, passed away Wednesday, July 11th 2018 at his home.

Burley was a minister of the Gospel for over 60 years having pastored 6 different churches. He also was a member of The Happy Four Quartet and he also sang with his family group.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Hattie Rogers; son, Kenneth Rogers; and sisters, Janette Chastain and Betty Hawn; and 4 grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Rogers; children and spouses, Dianne and Ray Brownfield, Martha Bivens, Jimmy and Wanda Rogers, David Rogers, Phillip and Daphnia Rogers, and Teresa and Steve Eaker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Naomi and Don Rich and Yvonne and John Burgess; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Rev. Burley E. Rogers will be 2:00 pm Saturday, July 14th 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Junior Williams and Phillip Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Varnell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Friday, July 13th 2018.

Paul Barker, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Murray Medical Center.

Mr. Barker’s wishes were to be cremated.
No services will be held.

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

Mrs. Marilyn Wilson Dunn age 87, of Crandall, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Chatsworth Health Care.

She was a member of Fairy Valley Baptist Church.

Mrs. Dunn was preceded in death by her husbands, John “Buck” Dunn and Howard Payne; parents, A.C. and Mae Wilson; brothers, Jim Wilson and Lamar “Buddler” Wilson; sister, Lucretia “Lotty” Wilson.

Survivors include brother, Ray Wilson of Crandall; sister, Patricia “Potty” Wilson of Crandall; sister-in-law, Nancy Wilson of Crandall; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Dunn will be held Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Carson Scarbrough officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

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

Bettye J. Gillilan, age 81 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Saturday, June 16th 2018 at Pleasant Valley Assisted Living.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gilillan; daughter, Melissa Gillilan White; and parents, Harold and Lois Jay.

She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Robin and David Boone and Lenora Martinez; sister, Barbara Greene; 4 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Bettye Gillilan will be 11:30 am Thursday, June 21st 2018 from Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church with Rev. Dewey E. Boyd and Rev. Mike Beason officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 20th 2018 at Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill.

Ina Mae Humble Burke Keeler age 82 of Ringgold passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. She was born in Wayne County Kentucky on April 23, 1936, to George and Gladys Clark Humble. She was preceded in death by two brothers James and Larry Humble of Wayne County Kentucky and one sister Faye Goldman of Mooresville, Indiana. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Bob Keeler and her first husband, Roy Burke Jr. who was the father of her seven children: Mike and Cathy Burke; Kevin and Annette Burke, Jennifer and Randy Lynch, Brian and Sarah Burke, Jamie and Carol Burke, Tim and Lauri Burke and Megan and Bobby Bailey; three brothers Terry and Cheryl Humble, Donald and Violet Humble, Richard and Ella Humble all of Wayne County Kentucky and sister Patsy and Bill Arnold of Gasport, Indiana. Survivors also include fifteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 12 noon at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Brother Jamie Burke officiating. Interment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 5 till 9 pm.

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