Mrs. Glenda Faye Shipman age 73 of Cohutta passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Shipman, mother, Lois Headrick, father, Glenn Headrick, grandchildren, Charlece and T. G. Henson.

Survivors include her son and daughter in law, Michael and Frankie Shipman, Daughter Lisa Cross all of Cohutta. Grandchildren, Brooke Bowling, Abby Shipman, Misty Henson, Dawn Henson and David Cross. Great Grandchildren, Raylee, Easton, Gabe, Cemera, Thomas, Taylor, Hannah, Aidan, and Isaac. Sisters, Pat Manis, Barbara Dixon and a brother Allen Headrick all of Dalton.  Several Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Monday 5 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Joey Henderson and Donald Shipman officiating.  Interment will follow in the Beaverdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 3 till 5 pm.

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Ms. Sandra Joyce McCargar age 75 passed away Saturday April 21, 2018.

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Viola F. Jackson, age 79,  of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018,  in Erlanger Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her son David Jackson, parents, Frances and Emogene Epps and a sister Wilma Bryant.

Survivors include her daughters: Brenda Weaver and Wanda Jackson-Bramblett both of Chatsworth.  grandchildren and spouses: Cassidy and Nathan Langham, Erica and Derek Griffin all of Chatsworth and Kristy Bramblett of Knoxville, TN. , great-grandchildren: Blake Griffin, Landon Griffin, Chanley Langham, and Erin Langham all of Chatsworth, father of her children and special friend: Paul Jackson of Chatsworth, sisters and brother in law: Ruth & J. L. Hutto of Houston, Texas and Juanita Dennis of Atlanta, GA. and brother: Earl Epps of Ringgold.

Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Herman Parker, Rev. Annette Whitley and Pastor Susan Tankersley officiating.  Interment will follow in the Spring Place Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 6 till 9 pm.

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Mrs. Willie Belle Callahan, 90 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at the home of her son.

She was a member of Holly Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed family gatherings and going to church.

Willie Belle was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Callahan.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Ivah Callahan of Dalton; daughters and sons-in-law, Gayle and David Bean of Chatsworth, Dianne and Freddy Patterson of Dalton, Deborah and Lloyd Sitton of Chatsworth; sister-in-law, Helen Wade of Chatsworth; brother-in-law and spouse, Johnny and June Callahan of Chatsworth; grandchildren and spouses, Glynn and Ginny Boydston, Jacob and Ashley Bean, Stacy and Tanner Thomas, Sarah and Scott Farmer, Breann and Jordan Dooley, Eric and Sandra Sitton, Shaun and Danica Sitton, Josh Patterson, Chris and Heather Patterson; 18 great-grandchildren; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Willie Belle Callahan will be held Monday, April 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Cochran and Rev. John Bagley officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Place Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Willie Belle Callahan.

John W. Peeples, age 80, of Chatsworth passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Tranquility of Dalton.

John founded Peeples Funeral Home with his brothers, Harlan and Julian, in 1965. He and his wife, Frances, eventually became the sole owners and went on to serve their community for decades. John was the eleventh of fourteen children in a farming family, and a strong work ethic was instilled in him from an early age. Whether he was at the funeral home, on his properties, or in his woodshop, John thrived on hard work and delighted in solving challenging problems. He taught his children and grandchildren to love God, take pride in their work, have a sense of humor, and always consider the needs of others before their own.

John served in the U. S. Army Reserve and was a member of Chatsworth First United Methodist Church and many organizations, including Lions Club International, American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth, the American Red Cross, Kiwanis International, the Eton Masonic Lodge #509 F&AM, and various trade associations. He was also inducted into the Murray County High School Alumni Hall of Fame. John was an avid big-game hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed restoring antique cars, woodworking, and collecting knives.

John was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Frances Shields Peeples; parents, Isaac Mortimer & Leona Ratcliff Peeples; and brothers, Frank, George Robert, Mort, Jr., Morris, Bernard, Harlan, Paul, and Gerald Peeples.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Amy & Jerry Herndon and Valerie & Mark Talley; grandchildren, Wesley & Lesley Herndon, Rachel Herndon, Sloan Witherow, Millie Witherow, Emily Talley, and Ella Talley; great-granddaughter, Quinley Bryn Herndon; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. James & Ann Peeples of Hickory, NC and Julian & Jane Peeples of Cohutta; sisters and brother-in-law, Carolyn Anderson of Chatsworth, Martha Ann & Jesse Hart of Montgomery, TX, and Mary Nell Calfee of Lufkin, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

The family of Mr. Peeples would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of Tranquility of Dalton and Amedisys Hospice for the excellent care that they provided.

Funeral services to celebrate John’s homegoing will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Cochran and W. H. (Jim) Talley, Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest at Chatsworth Heights Cemetery.

John’s nephews will serve as pallbearers, and members of the Chatsworth Lions Club will serve as honorary pallbearers. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.

The family of Mr. Peeples will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Chatsworth First United Methodist Church: 111 W Cherokee St, Chatsworth, GA 30705.

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

Mr. Keith Bradshaw, 48 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Keith Bradshaw, Sr.; sister, Lyn Johnson.

Survivors include wife, Miranda Bradshaw of Chatsworth; sons, Larry Lance Bradshaw of Dawsonville, Austin Bradshaw of Augusta; step-daughter, Dessie Sims of Chatsworth; mother, Clair Cochran; brothers, Jimmy Ray of Jasper, William Ray of Topeka, KS, Gene Ray of Ellijay, Allen Ray of Jasper, Scott Bradshaw, Richard Bradshaw, Brian Bradshaw, Billy Bradshaw, A J Bradshaw, and Tommy Voyles; sisters, Vivian Stapler of Dawsonville, Sandra Maxie of Dawsonville, Delores Jones of Tate, Charlotte Kay Bradshaw; two grandsons; one granddaughter; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Bradshaw will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Harper and Rev. Jimmy Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake Forest Memorial Park in Jasper, GA.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Mr. James T. “Jim” Phillips, age 69 passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Minnie Phillips.

Survivors include his son, Scotty Phillips of California. Brothers and sisters in law, Donald and Charlotte Phillips of Dalton, Jerry and Theria Phillips of Charlotte, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 1 till 2 p.m. Private graveside services will be held at a later time.

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Ronald Reeves, age 69 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Tuesday, April 10th 2018 in Memorial Health Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian Jean Reeves; son, Eric L. Reeves; daughters, Angela M. Eaton and Carroll Stoner; brother, Gary L. Reeves; sister, Gail Keck; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ronald Reeves will be 2:00 pm Friday, April 13th 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Pastor Larry Underwood officiating. Burial will be in Nellie Head Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, April 12th 2018.

Mrs. Mildred Adkins Franklin, age 97, of Chatsworth and formerly of Burnsville, NC, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Chatsworth Health Care Center.

Mrs. Franklin was a member of West Burnsville Baptist Church in Burnsville, NC but also attended Holly Creek Baptist Church in Chatsworth.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Park and Rovie Honeycutt Adkins; husband, Craig Franklin; daughter and son-in-law, Lena and Mack Perry; and granddaughter, Krista Stein.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Janie Franklin of Chatsworth; sister, Lorie Adkins of Burnsville, NC; grandchildren, Robin Keener, Kent Perry, Dawn Fuller, and David Franklin; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Mable Ensley and Alma Holder.

Funeral services for Mrs. Franklin will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Holcombe Bros. Funeral Home in Burnsville, NC. Interment will follow at West Burnsville Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Holcombe Bros. Funeral Home in Burnsville, NC.

No local services will be held.

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

Nancy Pearl Hughes Treece, age 76 of Ringgold, passed away Sunday, March 25^th2018 at her home in her sleep.

She was born January 18^th 1942 in Ringgold, Georgia to the late Quinton and Margaret Hughes. She was a faithful and active member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church for many years where she played the piano, taught Sunday School, VBS and Ladies Bible Studies.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Billy S. Treece, Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Butch and Cecilia Treece and Dewayne and Christine Treece; sisters, Jane Neil, Gaye Cooper, Faye Parr, and Mickey Stafford; brother, Tommy Hughes; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren;nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Nancy Treece will be 7:30 pm Thursday, March 29^th 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Revs. Jackie Terry and Jimmy Bates officiating. Burial will be in Gordy Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, March 28^th 2018 and from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm Thursday, March 29^th 2018.

Dianna Silvers, age 54 of Crandall, passed away Wednesday, March 21^st 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Jo Ann Wells and Eddie and Mamie Fricks.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Silvers; sons and daugters-in-law, T.W. and Kelly Davis, Ricky Dewayne Pope, and Brian and Erin Silvers; daughter and son-in-law, Pauline Elizabeth and Joseph Cooper; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Susan Clark; sisters and brothers-in-law, Michelle and Mark Bryson, Jessica and Ben Dunn, and Kandi Correy and Jeri Williams; grandchildren, Kiera Davis, Hunter Lee Davis, Tanner Pope, Emmaline Pope, Katie Cooper, Peyton Silvers, and Beau Silvers; nieces and nephews.

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Dianna Silvers will be 12:00 pm Saturday, March 24th 2018 from Cisco Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Smith officiating.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Dianna Silvers for her funeral expenses.

Mr. Earl Clayton “Shorty” Farris, age 94, of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. Mr. Farris was a member of Newtown Baptist Church in Calhoun, GA. and a member  and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, TN for over 50 years. He also was a retired certified welder for Y – 12 (Martin Marietta).

He was preceded in death by his spouses: Irene Martin Farris and Dora Bagwell Farris, parents: Emory and Martha Farris. brothers and sisters in law: Jewell and Lilly Farris, Junior and Nellie Farris and Paul Farris. sisters; Pauline Dinsmore and Francis Farris.

Survivors include son and daughter in law: Ralph and Brenda Farris of Chatsworth. granddaughter: Crystal Dawn Farris Locke of Chatsworth, great-grandsons ; Soloman Locke and Jeffson Locke both of Chatsworth. Caretakers and niece, Shelba and Herchel Sexton of Calhoun. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 5 till 9 pm at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Thursday 5 till 7 at Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge, TN.

Funeral Services will be Thursday 7 pm at Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge, TN.  Interment will be Friday 11 am at the Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

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Mr. Arnold  “Slick” L. Cloer, age 81, of Chatsworth, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, at his residence.

He is preceded in death by his daughter: Tammy Howell and son: Terry Cloer, parents: Starlin and Stella Cloer, siblings: Claudell Johnston, J. V. Cloer, Arthur Cloer, Jessie Adams and Edna Lynch.

He is survived by children & spouses: Tim and Becky Cloer of Dalton, Ronnie Cloer of Dalton, Angie Sisson of Chatsworth, Pam Allen of Chatsworth, Stephanie & Scott Ledford of Chatsworth. 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service for Mr. Cloer will be on Thursday at 3 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Kilgore officiating.  Interment will be in Murray Memorial Garden.  The family will receive friends from 12 until 3 pm, Thursday, March 8, 2018, at the funeral home.

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Mr. J. Hugh Bartley age 83 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday March 18, 2018 at Chatsworth Health Care.

He was preceded in death by his parents, A. A. Bartley and Gladys Bartley; infant son, Steven Bartley; brother, Billy Lloyd Bartley.

Survivors include wife Roberta Huffman Bartley of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Karl & Tracey Bartley of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen & Bill Todd of Chatsworth and Kim & Chris Lindsey of Hahira, GA; brother, Gerald Bartley of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth & Bobby Boling of Chatsworth, Linda Stafford of Chatsworth, Eloise Lance of Chatsworth, Deborah & James Newton of Dalton; grandchildren, Chandler and Carson Bartley, Brady and Katie Todd, Reid, Kylee and Hannah Lindsey; great-grandchild, Bradley Todd; nieces; nephews; cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Bartley will be held Thursday March 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Lassiter officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery.

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

The family of Mr. Bartley would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Chatsworth Health Care.

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

Mrs. Eloise Frances Cloer, Hobgood, Horn, age 87, of Dalton,  passed away on  Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents:Lee and Tellie West Cloer, children: Ronnie Hobgood and Lloyd Hobgood,  brothers: J.L. Cloer, C. D.Cloer, Damer Cloer, Bobie Cloer, Harold Cloer and Jerry Cloer.

She is survived by children: Charlotte Phillips and Jim Horn, grandchildren:  Terry Phillips, Krissi Byers, Josh Phillips Hunter Horn, Holdin Horn, Harrison Horn and Kelvin Hobgood, brother and sister in law: Temple & Sandra Hobgood, numerous great grandchildren sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with  Frankie Owens officiating.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 pm until the funeral hour.

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