Mr. Walter “Buck” Etheridge age 87 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Chatsworth Health Care.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cloteen England Etheridge; brothers, Clinton, J. L., R. E., Ray, and Billy Etheridge; sisters Emma Best and Katherine Young; parents, Dawes and Elizabeth Etheridge.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Grant & Nancy Etheridge and Dale & Susan Etheridge –all of Chatsworth; sister, Sue Gable of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Kristy & Carl Campbell, Audre & Joe Allen, Brandon Etheridge and Faith Etheridge; great grandchildren, John Grant Campbell, Riley Campbell, Karaline Campbell, Brody Allen, Sawyer Allen, and Nash Allen.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Etheridge will be held Thursday March 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Chas Bishop and Grant Etheridge officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Church Cemetery.

The family will have an open viewing Wednesday from 5:00p.m. until 6:00 p.m. They will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

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

Mr. Oran “Snake” Hogan, 90 of Chatsworth passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his residence.

He was a member of Holly Creek Baptist Church, a member of the Murray County Search and Rescue Squad for 41 years. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. He loved to play golf.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Jo Bishop Hogan; parents, Claude and Myrtle Hogan; brothers, S.L. Hogan, Boyd Hogan, Will Hogan, Loyd Hogan, Earl Hogan; sisters, Mary Lee Smith, and Syble Bowers;

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and David Shoemaker of Chatsworth; brother, Emmett Hogan of Chatsworth; sister, Evelyn Hannah of Chatsworth; grandson, Kenny and Teresa Hunt; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Tiffany Hunt, Austin Scott and Kayley Harris; great great- granddaughter, Maci Brooke; extended family also survives.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Oran “Snake” Hogan will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Hare and Emmett Hogan officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Oran “Snake” Hogan.

Mrs. Judy Strickland Coffey age 45 of Fairmount, GA, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Coffey;

Survivors include very special friend Larry Coffey of Fairmount; parents, Horace & Geraldine Strickland of Chatsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Jody & Lisa Strickland of Chatsworth; sister, Joyce Meadows of Chatsworth; nieces and nephews, Sarah & Kyle Parker, Autumn Meadows, and Joshua Strickland; aunts and uncles also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Coffey will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral with Rev. Jody Strickland officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Marcia E. Knapke, of Port St. Joe, FL, and wife of Mark Knapke, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Sacred Heart on the Gulf surrounded by her family.

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Marcia Messer Knapke will be 7:00 pm  Thursday August 2nd 2018 from Spring Place Baptist Church, 441 GA 225 Chatsworth, GA 30705. The family will receive friends  from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Spring Place Baptist Church.

Marcia, daughter of the late Willie and Ruth Messer, and late Martha Ann McConkey, was born February 26, 1956 in Chatsworth, GA. She worked in sales, recently retiring from vacation rentals. Marcia was “the most famous person in the room”, she loved to socialize and loved Key West, where she met her husband Mark. They were married for over fifteen years. She spent her time painting, gardening, and enjoying arts and crafts. Marcia was a big supporter of the Volunteer South Gulf County Fire Department at Cape San Blas.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Knapke of Port St. Joe at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park; daughter Keleigh J. Dyer of Chatsworth, GA; son US Navy MCPO H. Lee Dyer (Promise) of Guam; grandchildren Hunter, Santiago, Alec Dyer, and Joshua Dover; sisters Chrissie Booth of Chatsworth, GA and Shawn Berry of Crystal Springs, MS; numerous other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to the South Gulf County Volunteer Fire Department 240 Cape San Blas Road Port St. Joe, FL 32456 www.sgcfire.com, or to The Murray County Humane Society P.O. Box 796 Crandall, Georgia 30711 http://www.murrayhumane.org/

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WhatleyFuneralServices.com.

Mrs. Gloria Fay Vogel age 89 of Dalton passed away Friday, July 13, 2018.

At her request, she will be cremated and services will be at a later time.

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

Mr. Doyal Jones age 85 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his residence.

He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Mr. Jones also served in the Vietnam War and was retired after 23 years of service in the US Air Force.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Holland Jones and China Evelyn Rogers Jones; brothers and sisters-in-law, Andrew & Willa Mae Jones, Coy & Lucy Jones, Lawrence & Edith Jones, Lloyd & Edna Jones, Mack & Marcelle Jones, and Bryan & Ruby Jones; brother-in-law, SL Wagnon; son-in-law, Jerry Patterson.

Survivors include wife, Yasuko “Ruth” Jones of Chatsworth; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy & Lori Jones of Wilmington, NC, Bobby & Kathy Jones of Blairsville, and Mike & Angie Jones of Chatsworth; daughters and son-in-law, Mary & Jim Bryant of Chatsworth, and Tammy Patterson of Chatsworth; sister, Nina Wagnon of Chatsworth; sister-in-law, Julia Young of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Ben, Vicky, Melissa, Mitchell, James, Jennifer, Valerie, Jason, and Heather; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Grayson, Emma, Kayla, Haley, Conner, Kaitlyn, Kyler, AJ, Brylee, Ben, Adam, Luke, Dusty, Wyatt, and Benjamin Jase; nieces; nephews; cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Jones will be held Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Smyrna Baptist Church with Rev. Andrew Bowen officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Smyrna Cemetery.

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

Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Pruitt Cares Foundation 1626 Jeurgens Ct. Norcross, GA 30093.

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

Mrs. Mary Katherine Burns, age 95, of Chatsworth, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 22, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Brenda Joan Smith, grandchildren, Benjamin Kyle Weaver and Kerri Ann Joyce.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Peggy Mashburn and Floyd Bartlett of Dalton, Gary and Jeanette Burns of Dalton, Vicki and Lamar Sumner of Chatsworth, Jerome and Linda Burns of Dalton, Jennifer and Wayland Crisp of Chatsworth, Tony Burns of Dalton, Ronnie and Regina Burns of Chatsworth, Kathy Burns of Dalton, Greg Burns of Chatsworth, Tami and Junior Weaver of Dalton. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Bro Tony Burns and Bro Terell Cannon officiating.  Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 5 till 8 pm.

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

Wisley Lee McDowell passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018.

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

Mr. Earnest Daniel Thomas, age 45, of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018, at his residence.

He is preceded in death by his father: Johnny Thomas, and his brother: Mark Thomas.

He is survived by his mother: Mattie Sue Thomas, sisters and brother-in-law: Robin and Aaron Wilson and Margaret Tallent all of Chatsworth, and brother: William Thomas of South Pittsburg, TN. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas will be on Wednesday, May 16, at 3 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Craig officiating. Interment will be at Sequatchie Valley Memorial in Kimball, TN. The family will receive friends from 12 until 3 PM on Wednesday, May 16 at the funeral Home.

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

Rebecca Joyce (Bartley) Davis, age 65, of Dalton, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at her residence with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Davis, daughter: Polly Davis, father: John Bartley and a brother: Anthony Bartley.

Survivors include her daughters and son in law:  Marsha Rogers of Chatsworth, Jamie and Chris Driggers of Ringgold, grandchildren: Colby Davis, Jeb Brown, Trevor Davis, Chesney Rogers, Liam Rogers, Mallory Eilerman, Ethan Davis and Jasper Driggers,  mother: Pauline Bartley of Dalton, two brothers: Robert Bartley of Dalton and Johnny Bartley of Chatsworth. special caregivers: Heather Henderson, Pam Bowen, Hannah Bartley, Louise Dutton, Brent Henderson and Kyle Henderson.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 15 at 3 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Guffey officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday 5 till 9 pm.

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

Mrs. Pauline Patterson Ridley age 84, of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Chatsworth Health Care.

She was a member of Total Praise Baptist Church.

Mrs. Ridley was preceded in death by her parents, Bert & Sally Langford Patterson; brothers, Raymond, James, and Robert Patterson; sisters, Viola Patterson, and Dorothy Silvers;

Survivors include husband of 67 years, Clarence Ridley, Jr. of Chatsworth; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug & Carla Ridley, Michael Ridley, and Tommy & Teresa Ridley –all of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Diane & Steve Foster of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Aaron Ridley, Tyler Ridley, Eric Foster, Seth Ridley, Chad Ridley, Cindy Ridley Turner, Casey Rhodes, and Chloe Turner; great-grandchildren, Ryker Ridley, McKayla Ridley, Skyler Ridley, Michael Peyton Ridley, Taylor Kate Ridley, and Tynlee Ridley; nieces; nephews.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ridley will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Ridley officiating. Interment will follow in the Tredwell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 8^th 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.

James “Buddy” Stines, age 78, of Chatsworth passed away on May 3, 2018 at Gordon Hospital.

Buddy enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his first spouse, Nancy Wilcox Stines; son, Edward Stines; parents, Cledis & Nellie Holmes Stines; brothers, David, Henry, and Charles Stines; and son-in-law, Ronald Britt.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Bell Stines; sons, Calvin Stines of Chatsworth and Johnny Ray Hobbs of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane (Young) & John Vallow of Cleveland, TN, Rebecca & Bobby Smith of Tunnel Hill, and Aileen & Jonathan Langford of Woodstock; stepchildren and their spouses, Joshua & Rainey Long of East Ridge, TN, Eric & Nicholle Miller of Ooltewah, TN, and Danielle Long of Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry & Susie Stines of Ringgold and Ricky & Tina Stines of Cohutta; sisters and brothers-in-law, Susie & Buck Sanders of Dallas, GA and Maryann & Arival Winters of Dalton; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Stines will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 7, 2018 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Pastor Willie Austin officiating. Interment will follow at Center Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 am until the funeral hour at 2:00 pm.

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

Mr. James C. Ledford, age 90, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.

James served in the United States Army and was a member and deacon of Holly Creek Baptist Church. He loved deep sea fishing, gardening, and building.

Mr. Ledford was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Langford Ledford; parents, Tom Ledford and Fannie Mae Mantooth Ledford; brothers, Lester Ledford and Vernon Ledford; and sisters, Retsel Wright, Cecil Hill, and Ruby McMurtry.

Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Joan Ross and Joyce and Roy Ellis of Chatsworth; grandchildren, James (Jamie) Parson and Maria Taylor of Crandall; great-grandchildren, Asa Taylor and Alexis Parson; brother and sister-in-law, Kermit and Pauline Ledford of Chatsworth; sisters, Thelma Harper of Dalton and Judy (Jewel) Scarbrough of Mississippi.

The family of Mr. Ledford will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm. No public funeral services will be held.

He will be laid to rest at Holly Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Mrs. Julie Alice Andrew Franklin, 74 of Chatsworth, gained her angel wings on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her residence surrounded by members of her loving family.

Julie was born on May 26, 1943 in Charlotte, NC to Lena Alice Mayes Andrew and E. William Andrew, Jr. She was a Murray County, GA resident for over 38 years.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents;

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Floyd Franklin of Chatsworth; son, Keith Franklin of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Julie Anne and Bradley Ridley of Chatsworth; grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Justin Ridley of Chatsworth, Benjamin and Jade Ridley of Dalton, Matthew Ridley of New York; sister and brother-in-law, Jone and Jim Cross; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Sandy Andrew; extended family also survives.

Julie grew up in Atlanta, where she was actively involved in chorus and scouting, she attained the highest honor for a girl scout a curved bar. She graduated from North Fulton High School and attended Georgia State University, where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority.

Her life in Murray County was spent working at Cohutta Lodge with her husband and for 30 years as the office manager at Murray County Veterinary Services, and as a loving wife and wonderful mother. Julie was a member of Chatsworth First United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in the Fellowship Hall of Chatsworth First United Methodist Church with a service held at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Chatsworth First United Methodist Church or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Cremation services were provided by Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Julie Alice Andrew Franklin.

Mr. Raymond Harold Manis age 73, of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Raymond enjoyed fishing and watching Nascar and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Mr. Manis was preceded in death by his father, Fred Manis, Sr.; mother, Julia Carroll Manis; son, Ronald Manis; brothers, Fred, Jr., William Andrew, and Gene Manis; sister-in-law, Ruby Manis; niece, Wanda Goforth.

Survivors include wife, Audrey Manis of Chatsworth; sons, Donald and Jody Manis both of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eloise & Randall Weaver of Crandall, Ruby & Robert Burnette of Dalton, and Betty & Butch Mosteller of Chehalis, WA; nieces; nephews; cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Manis will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Bowen officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friend Saturday from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Mrs. Hazel Ruth Mayo, 93 of Dalton, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Ridgewood Manor.

She was a member of Cross Pointe Christian Centre.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William (Bill) Mayo, Sr; parents, Dewey and Nellie McCarty; brother, Joe McCarty; sister-in-law, Marion McCarty; daughter-in-law, Janice Mayo.

Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Charles William Mayo, Jr. and Lillian Mayo of Fayetteville, TN, Steven D. Mayo of Conyers; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Don Asbell of Dalton; grandchildren, Lisa Asbell O’Neal, Mark and Shawna Asbell, Matthew and Kristen Asbell, Sheila and Kevin Day, Angela and John Brint, and Carlos Saenz III; eleven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hazel Ruth Mayo will be held Monday, April 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Mayo Jr. officiating. Interment will be held at Serene Memorial Gardens in Moss Point, Mississippi.

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

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Victory Chapel 35 Simmons Circle, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Hazel Ruth Mayo.