Mr. Michael David Newton, age 51, of Chatsworth, passed away on March 1, 2018, at his residence.

He is preceded in death by a son: Michael Dudley,  grandparents: Erwin Epperson, J. B. Thompson, Clay Newton, and Louise Smith.

He is survived by his wife: Angela Newton of Chatsworth, daughters and sons in law: Stephanie & Daniel Miller of Chattanooga, Amber and Jamie Brown of Dalton, Angel and Tim Mitchell of Chatsworth, brother and sister in law; Henry and Brandy Newton of Chatsworth, mother: Mary Newton of Chatsworth, father: Grady Newton of Chatsworth, granny: Tynene Epperson of Dalton, grandchildren: Kaitlynn, Alexias, Breanna and Zach Miller of Chattanooga,  Austin and Brantley Brown of Dalton, Cayden and Xander Dudley of Chatsworth, Nevaeh and Mahayla Mitchell of Chatsworth.

Funeral service for Mr. Newton will be held on Tuesday, March 6, at 3 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. David Jones officiating.  Interment will be in Colonial Hills Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 until the funeral hour. Pallbearers will be Henry Newton, Scott Newton, Lane Newton, Jamie Brown, Daniel Miller and Kenny Forrester.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, crematory and monuments of Chatsworth.

Mrs. Sandra M. Souther, 80 of Butts County, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Brightmoor Nursing Center surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren.

Sandra was a hairdresser; she retired from the City of Dalton School System.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Souther; brother, David Hartness.

Survivors include her son, Michael Eberhardt of Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Walt Collins of Griffin, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Jerry and Janice Hartness of Hampton, Billy Hartness of Florida; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Doug Sheets of Stockbridge, GA; grandchildren, Melissa, Alice, Christopher; great grandchildren, Jacob, Garrett, and Ava; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Souther will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Sandra M. Souther.

Ms. Eliza Lee York, 45 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her dad, L.C. York; grandparents, Earl and Ina York, grandfather, William Thurman; great grandmother, Eliza Thurman.

Survivors include her daughters, Sierra Dinese Lurz of Dalton, Gloria Danielle Lurz of Chatsworth; parents, Gerald York of Streator, IL and Gloria York of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, Jerry and Trish York of Streator, IL and Alan Amell of TN; sisters and brothers-in-law, Valerie and Jose Martinez of CaveSpring, GA, Jessica York of Streator, IL, Earlene York of Streator, IL, Tammy and Thomas Shafer of Vernon, KY; special friend (Bestie) Kelly Hodge; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Eliza Lee York will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with William Bannister officiating. Interment will follow in the Eton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Eliza Lee York.

Nora Payne, age 69 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, at the residence of her son in Dalton.

She was a wonderful wife of Steve Payne for 45 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was always kind to others. She is preceded in death by her husband: Steve Payne.

Mrs. Payne is survived by her children and spouses: Steve, Jr. and Kym Payne of Ringgold, Keith and Sheri Payne of Dalton, Angela and Rasmus Dyhr of Lenoir City, TN, grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Mrs. Payne will be on Sunday, July 22, 2018   at 4 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Evans officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 until  4 pm.

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

Mr. Melvin Waters, age 83, of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Betty Waters, parents: George and Bessie Waters.

Survivors include his daughter and son in law: Maxine and Tony Everett of Chatsworth,  son: James Waters of Ranger, grandchild: Wayne Johnson of Chatsworth, 2 great-grandchildren: Matthew and Kailyn Johnson,  sisters: Lorene Pless of Chatsworth, and Yvonne Rymer of Dalton, brother: Tommy Waters of Dalton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Wednesday 12 noon in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 10 am till the funeral at 12 noon.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery.

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

Mr. James Ray Walls age 79 of Atlanta went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Frances Eloise Cox Walls,  and daughter Kay Wimpy one brother William Walls, and a  sister Bonny Grant.  Four grandchildren, nieces Jean and Marlene and a host of great-grandchildren and family members.

Graveside services will Sunday,  July 15, 2018, 2 pm at Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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

Mrs. Ethel Mary Ash age 92 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, July 7, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Ash was preceded in death by her husband, William Eugene Ash; son, Buford Head; daughter, Diane Cross; brothers, Harley Gene Coram, Will Coram, Ben Coram, Lender Coram, and Laverne Coram; sister Laura Beavers.

Survivors include companion Leonard F. Cross of Chatsworth; son and daughters-in-law, Carson & Kaye Head of Eton and Audrea Head of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Tammy & Michael Beavers, Calhoun, and Brenda Busby; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred & Annette Coram, David & Beatrice Coram, Aley & Carol Coram –all of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Roberta & Earnest Long, Margret & Dee Long, Margie & Ervin Southern –all of Chatsworth; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandkids; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ash will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Willis officiating. Interment will follow in the Rock Creek/Hall Cemetery on Peeples Lake Road.

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

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

Mrs. Lorene (Captain) Stevenson, age 85, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on July 10, 2018.  Lorene was born on December 28, 1932, at her family’s home on the Jacks River in Fannin County, Georgia.  She was baptized and became a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church when she was thirteen years old.  She worked in the carpet industry as a binder operator.  She was an accomplished seamstress and cook.  She was known for the Red Velvet cakes she baked and gave to her co-workers during the Christmas season.  She enjoyed growing a variety of plants and flowers.  She had a real talent for producing beautiful roses.  She loved collecting antiques especially Depression Glass.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Della Patterson; her husband of 62 years, Hubert G. Stevenson; sisters, Ellene Keener, Rosalee Thigpen, Kathryn Stevenson, and Roszene Mathis; brothers, Willard, Lewis Junior, and Eugene Patterson.

Survivors include her son, Johnny Stevenson, daughter, Ann Stevenson, daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Rick Bishop, all of Chatsworth, daughter and son-in-law, Tami Stevenson and John Abruscati, of Athens, Georgia; sister and brother-in-law Joann and Ken Nash, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, brother and sister-in-law Paul and Hazel Patterson of Calhoun, Georgia;  8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Friday 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Beason officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 5 till 8 pm.

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

Mr. Carson Odell Bivens, age 63 of Crandall passes away Monday July 2, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Beatrice Duncan Bivens.

Sister Geneva Long and a brother, Thomas Bivens.

Survivors include his son Cody Bivens  of Crandall, grandchildren, Cole Bivens of Crandall and Makayla Rogers of Eton.

Sisters, Carolyn Gunter of Vonroe, TN, Wilma O’Haver of Louisiana, Christine Odell of Tellico Plains, TN, Bobbie Cross and Gladys Roper both of Dalton, and Charlotte Sanford of Chatsworth.  Brothers, Kenneth Bivens of Dalton, Charles Bivens of Chatsworth, Dennis Bivens of Madisonville, TN, Randy Bivens of Tellico Plains, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial Services will be Thursday 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home 12 noon till 2 pm.

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

Mr. H. D. Hayes, age 87, of Resaca, passed away June 27, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Hayes is preceded in death by his parents: Ellison and Ester Brindle Hayes, daughter: Marilyn Sue Hayes, sister and brother in law: Lovella and Carl Stanley, brother: Ellison Dewey Hayes, Jr. and one great-grandson.

He is survived by his wife: Lou Ella Hooker Hayes of Resaca, daughters and sons in law: Chrystal and Jody Cloer of Resaca, Shelia Ellis and Donald Stokes of Harrison, TN, Angie Patterson of Eton, Tammy Brown of Dalton, son: Donnie Ray Charles of Resaca, grandchildren and spouses: Sherrie Bell and Jeff Robinson of Dalton, Stacy and Mike Benton of Chattanooga,  Robby and Mallorie Ellis of Rossville, Sarah Rutledge, Amanda Patterson and Chris Brown of Chatsworth, Justin and Amber Charles of Trenton, Alan McEntire of Dalton, Austin and McKensey Coker of Calhoun, brother: W.B Hayes, sister in law: Myrtle Hayes both of Chatsworth, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson,  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service for Mr. Hayes will be 2 pm, Friday, June 29, 2018, at Canaanland Baptist Church with Rev. Issac Johns and Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating.  Interment will be in Canaanland Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 until 9 pm at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home. Nephews will serve as pall bearers.

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

Charles Kenneth Ross, age 84, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Murray Medical Center.

Kenneth received numerous accolades for his superior career as a basketball coach, which included 3 State Championships. He was inducted into the Halls of Fame of the Georgia High School Association, Murray County High School, and Lincoln Memorial University; was presented with several “Coach of the Year” awards; and had the Murray County High School gymnasium named in his honor.

He was preceded in death by his son, Allan Ross; parents, Carl and Rosa Ross; and brother, C.A. Ross.

Survivors include his wife, Jewell Ross; daughters and son-in-law, Allison (Ross) and Bruce Wilson of Gainesville, GA and April Ross of Dalton; daughter-in-law and her spouse, Annette (Ross) and Jeff Smith of Blairsville; brother and sisters-in-law, Frank and Brenda Ross of Chatsworth and Charlotte Ross of Boone, NC; grandchildren, Michael Ross, Andy and Chelsea (Wilson) Sullivan, and Coleman Wilson; special family, Ron and Joyce Burnette and Jason and Laura Burnette; and several dear extended family members.

Funeral services for Mr. Ross will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. George Ross officiating. Interment will follow in the Spring Place Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and on Sunday from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm.

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

Mr. Grover Ridley age 83  passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Private Graveside was held Friday, June 8, 2018, at the Murray Memorial Gardens.

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

Mr. Daniel Eugene Shoemake, age 64  passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Marie Reeves and a brother David Shoemake.

Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Teresa Shoemake. Children and spouses, Kimberly and Robert Carlson of Bridgeport, AL, Brad and Leslie Shoemake of Dalton. Grandchildren, Julia Watson, Matthew Shoemake, Madison Penn, and Piper Shoemake. Sisters, Deborah Marberry, Teala Askren and a brother Dennie Shoemake all of Arizona. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial Services will be Saturday 6 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Branam officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 4 till 6 pm.

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

Nelson R L Vineyard, age 47, of Chatsworth passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Nelson enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Vineyard, and grandparents, Henry & Jewell Vineyard and Sherman & Josie Verner.

Survivors include his wife, Amy Vineyard; son and daughter-in-law, Jason & Amber Yarbrough of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Faleedra & Nathan Fincher, Clarinda Vineyard, and Lauren Bailey – all of Chatsworth; father, R L Vineyard of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rebecca & Alex Williams of Chatsworth, April & Adam Brown of Chatsworth, and Tera & Marty Morgan of Crandall; and grandchildren, Hayley and Landon Burton, Kanyon Yarbrough, and Lewis Fincher, mother and father-in-law, Peggy and Cork Long of Eton; brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Michael and Michelle Long, Clint and Crystal Long; extended family also survives.

A memorial service for Mr. Vineyard will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rick Beam officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm.

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

Martha Sue Jones Milton, age 77, of Dalton passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Christine Sanders Jones; brother, George Jones; and sisters, Louise Wade, Maggie Clark, Betty Godfrey, Lucille Green, and Mae Robinson.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Lynn Satterfield; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Richard Wood; brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Patricia Jones, Jimmy and Claudia Jones, and Ray Jones; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Charles Gray; grandchildren, Cody Satterfield, Jonathan and Erica Satterfield, and Regina and Brent McAmis; and grandchildren, Jacob Satterfield, Cadence McAmis, and Brailey McAmis.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Green officiating. Interment will follow in Whitfield Memorial Gardens.

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

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

Mr. Leo Miller age 90, of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Chatsworth Health Care.

Leo was a member of the Dawnville Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Opal Manley Miller; son, Kenneth Miller; special friend, Eddie Moorer.

Survivors include special friends, Ronnie & Kim Thrasher of Dalton, Shelby Moorer of Chatsworth and his Dawnville Church of God Family.

A graveside service for Mr. Miller will be held Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Little Prospect Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Thrasher officiating.

No services will be held at the funeral home.

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