Connie Verlene Goss, age 64, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

Connie was a member of Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, fishing, embroidery, and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence & Edith Jones.

Survivors include her husband, Calvin Coolidge Goss, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher & Michelle Betterton of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Amy Elam & Brandon Newsome of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rex & Sherry Jones of Crandall, Walter & Karen Jones of Chatsworth, and Glenn Jones of Chatsworth; sister and brother-in-law, China & Shane “Booger” Williams of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Jessica and Dylan Wright, Isaiah and Kailyn Beloin, Lucas Betterton, Matthew Weaver, and Alonso and Amanda Freeman; great-granddaughter, Emma Claire Freeman; uncle, Talmadge Green of Crandall; uncle and aunt, Doyal & Ruth Jones of Chatsworth; aunts, Nina Wagnon of Chatsworth and Viola Green of Chatsworth; special friend, Faye Bowers Hawkins; and several dear extended family members.

Funeral services for Mrs. Goss will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church in Chatsworth with Elders Kelly Smith, Kyle Green, and Eddy Flick officiating. Interment will follow in Harrison Chapel Cemetery.

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

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

Mary Frances Peacock Campbell, resident of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on June 2, 2018

at home at the age of 80 years.

Frances was born on May 24, 1938, to John and Ila Peacock. She was raised in Moultrie, GA. She received a BA in Religion from Shorter College and a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Berry College. She taught PreK, Kindergarten and First Grade in Murray County schools for over 25 years. Before teaching, she served as pastor’s secretary and youth minister for First Baptist Church of Rome, GA and church secretary for First Baptist Church of Chatsworth, GA. Frances was involved in church all her life and was last a member of Sumach Presbyterian Church in Chatsworth, GA. Frances had a beautiful voice and enjoyed music all her life. She sang with college groups, community chorus, and church choirs. She loved creative writing and wrote, stories, poems, and songs.

Her living family includes husband, Charles Campbell, daughter Connie Campbell of Chatsworth, GA. Son and daughter in law, Corey and Becky Rapier Campbell, of Brentwood, CA. Sister Barbara Peacock Waits, of Thomasville, GA.  Grandchildren Seth and Makenzie Campbell of Rockmart, GA and Katelyn Campbell Dennison and husband Cody, and great-granddaughter Ava Dennison of Ringgold, GA, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. with a memorial service following at 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to any of the following:

The Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research Emory University. Donations may be sent to the Office of Gift Records Emory University 1762 Clifton Road Suite 1400MS: 0970-001-8AA Atlanta, GA 30322

Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church Mission Fund

2089 Sumach Church Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705

National Hospice Foundation

P.O. Box 824401

Philadelphia, PA 19182-4401

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Martha A. (Polly) Davenport age 75 of Chatsworth passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018,  at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her son Gene Bingham.

Survivors include her spouse Garfield (Wheeler) Davenport.

Daughter Tammy Crump of Chatsworth. Grandchildren Hannah, Josh, and Samuel. One sister Mary Elizabeth Law of Clayton, GA.

Memorial services will be Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Delmar Davenport officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1 pm till 2 pm Sunday.

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Evelyn L. Patterson age 75 of Chatsworth passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at the Erlanger Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Patterson, and son Dean “Dino” Lawson.

Survivors include her children and spouse, Gloria and Tim Weaver of Chatsworth, Tim Patterson, Shane Patterson both of Chatsworth and Wolf Patterson of Ellijay.

Grandchildren and spouse, Josh Weaver, Heather and Rusty Ramsey, and Cameron Lawson. Great grandchildren, Noah West, Isaiah West, and Chloe Ramsey.

Brothers, Ronnie Henderson of Chatsworth, Gene Henderson, and Wayne Henderson both of Duff, TN, and Joey Henderson of Chatsworth. Sisters, Katherine Waldrop of Sidney OH, Virgie Coker of Crandall and Betty Claxton of Chatsworth. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 4 pm at the Liberty Tabernacle. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday 1 pm till the funeral hour at 4 pm.

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Teresa Ann Teems age 65 of Ringgold, passed away Sunday, May 13th 2018 at her home.

Memorial services will be announced later.

Mrs. Mattie Lee “Sallie” Collins age 78 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018.

Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Harold Collins; daughter, Reba Darlene Collins; parents, Charlie and Thelma Manis; brothers, Jim, Charlie Owen, Winfred, and D.L. Mains.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Tammy Collins, Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Lee Bagley, Chatsworth; sisters, Inez Collins and Iva “Midge” Dale Scott both of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Austin Hulett, Corey, Christopher and Calob Collins; great-grandchildren, Lillie, Grayson and Easton Collins; Nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Collins will be held Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Harris and Rev. Chris Corbin officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Spring Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

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

Mr. Harvey Bearden, age 72, of Dalton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Delies and Hazel Bearden, sisters, Wilma Cason, and Julie Neal, brothers, Ed, William, and Richard Bearden.

Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Sharon Bearden. Daughter and son in law, Samantha and Eric Wolf of Roswell, and his son Jake Bearden of Dalton. Grandaughter, Laren “Monk” Morehouse of Dalton. Brothers and sisters in law, Lamar and Faye Bearden of Chatsworth, Chet and Janet Bearden, Wilford and Becky Bearden all of Dalton. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Sunday 4 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Brother Charles Dunn officiating.  Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 5 till 9 pm.

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Mrs. Marie Ann West, 77 of Chatsworth, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Murray Medical Center.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Clay Allen; husband, Ray Gene West; brothers, Joe Allen, Jackie Allen, Garry Allen, Ellis Allen, and Gene Allen; sister, Elsie; granddaughter Jennifer.

Survivors include her sons, Johnny Ray West, and Jerry Lee West both of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Josh West, Denise Monroe, Tiffany Hickman, Alana West; great-grandchildren, Chloe Holmes, Kayleigh Holmes; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Marie Ann West will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Place Cemetery.

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

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Marie Ann West.

Mr. Ben C. Hahn age 66 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018.

Mr. Hahn attended Chatsworth First United Methodist Church. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs, cars, and Ducks Unlimited.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Leonard “Pee Wee” Hahn; brother, Eddie Hahn.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie Hahn of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Brittany (Hahn) & Stephen of Superior Township, MI, and Stephanie (Hahn) & Zane of Fayetteville, NC; mother, Leah Hahn of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve & Martha Hahn of Chatsworth, and Tim & Remy Hahn of Tamuning, Guam; grandchildren, Alexander & Konstantin, and Jackson; mother-in-law, Betty Hampton, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff & Darlene Storey; nieces and nephews, Kurt & Angie Hahn, Bucky & Jaime Banks, Sally & Rob Belger, and Brandy Banks; great-nieces, Frankie Hahn, Olivia Banks, and Addison Banks .

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hahn will be held Friday April 13, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. from the Chatsworth First United Methodist Church with Rev. George Ross and Rev. Tamlyn Collins officiating.

The family will meet with friends Friday from 11:00 until 1:00 p.m. at the church.

Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Chatsworth First United Methodist Church Saturday Sacks, P.O. Box 152 Chatsworth, GA, the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123, the Task Force Dagger Foundation 12655 North Central Expressway Suite 330 Dallas, Texas 75243 or to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 111 Dollywood Lane Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

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

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Nunley age 68 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Erlanger Hospital.

She enjoyed singing gospel music and was a member of the Liberty Tabernacle Church.

Mrs. Nunley was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Rachel Smith; brother, Roger Smith; sisters, Wanda Dyer & Charlotte Beach.

Survivors include husband, Gerald Nunley of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Greg & Kathy Nunley of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly & Todd Roland of Cohutta; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas & Juanita Smith of Cohutta; sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara & Terry Tate of Dalton, Carolyn White of Villanow, and Janet Baker of Dalton; grandchildren, Justin Henderson, Krista Hammontree, and Kali Nunley; nieces; nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Nunley will be held Tuesday April 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Tabernacle Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday April 2^nd from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.

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

Mr. Jim Parish age 76 of Chatsworth passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his father L.E. Parish, mother, Louise Landen Parish Quarles, sisters Mildred Parish and Jo Ann Parish and a brother Calvin Parish.

Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Malinda (Kilgore) Parish. Children and spouses, Jimmy Ray and Jane Parish of West Point, MS, Rachelle and David Terry Jr. of Chatsworth, and Billy Parish of Marietta. Grandchildren Beau Parish, Haley Parish, Thomas Terry and Andrew Terry. Brothers, Lloyd Parish of Trion, GA and Harold Parish of Alabama. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Friday, March 30, 2018, 1pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Jesse Thornton, Jim Lovain, and Howard Ensley officiating.

The family will receive friends Thursday 5 till 9 pm. In lieu of Flowers make donations to Thornwell Children’s Home, 302 S Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325

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Mr. Wade Breeden Jr. age 65 of Chatsworth passes away Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade Sr., and Peggy Breeden.

Survivors include his loving wife, Susan Breeden.

One daughter Dawn Breeden of Helen, GA, and a son Tony Breeden of Mt. Airy, GA.

Sisters, Marilynn Breeden of Allentown, PA, Louise Grogan of Cumming, GA, and Deborah Hooker of Chatsworth. A brother Billy Breeden of GA.

Several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Sunday, March 25, 2018, 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, with Rev.  Roger Hooker officiating.  Interment will follow in the Old Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Blue Ridge, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday after 3 pm.

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Lewis Edward “Buddy” Hicks, age 76 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Monday, March 12^th 2018 in Ridgewood Manor.

Buddy enjoyed showing horses. In 1972, he and his special horse, Caper, won the World Championship Pleasure Racking Horse title. He loved being a Papaw. Not a weekend went by that his home was not filled with the laughter of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Most of all, his love for God and singing His praises left a legacy that will live on. Sing on Papaw. We love you and will see you again someday.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Cochran Seritt; father, Lewis E. Hicks, Sr.; brothers, J.M. and Jimmy Hicks; sister, Mary Land; and brother-in-law, David Coker.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Holmes Hicks; children, Brian and Matt Hicks, Shari and Eddie Trammell; and Nikki Robinson; grandchildren, Misti Sanders, Kasey Sissom, Christina Howell, Jarren Trammell, Randall Trammell, Morgan and Alex Robinson; great-grandchildren, Treniti, Jacob and Maddison Sanders; Georgia Caroline and Lincoln Trammell, Wyatt and Shiloh Sissom; and Hulen Howell; sister, Kaye Coker; brother Roger Hicks; loving step-father Jack Seritt; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, March 14^th 2018 from Maple Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Robertson, Rev. Lillard Stringer and Rev. J.T. Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 13^th 2018.

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

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

Mr. Shannon Weber, age 45, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center.  He is preceded in death by his father: Larry Weber and a nephew: Layton Weber.

He is survived by his mother: Dorothy Weber,  brother and sister in law: Tracy and Gina Weber,  niece: Abigail Weber all of Dalton.  Aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

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