Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 02/04 to 02/11
Arrest Reports February 13, 2019
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records/booking report of any and all individuals arrested in Murray County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law. FYN publishes the arrest report provided by the MCSO.
Lester A. Roper: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Lester A. Roper
NOVEMBER 9, 1962 ~ JANUARY 28, 2019
Mr. Lester A. Roper, age 56, of Eton, passed away Monday, January 28, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Kathern Roper and a special friend Tony Hawkins.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters in law: Allen and Laura Roper, Jerry and Gladys Roper all of Dawnville, sisters and brother in law: Linda and Allan Cantrell of Dawnville, Kay Dodson of Eton, special friend: Wanda Roberts. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 31, at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Cochran and Rev. Gary Bowen officiating. Interment will follow in the Dawnville United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 5 till 9 pm. Pallbearers will be Allen Fugate, Ivan Donahue, Brandon Roper, James Longwell and Michael Plott.
In lieu of flowers please make donations for final expenses.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Charles “Charlie” D. Sparks: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2019
Charles “Charlie” D. Sparks
July 31, 1942 – January 25, 2019
Charles “Charlie” D. Sparks, age 76, of Chatsworth passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at his residence.
He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Ball Ground, GA and the president and founder of S&W Communications, Inc.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Sparks; son, Bobby Sparks; brother, Jerry Sparks; and sister, Linda Jane Sparks.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda LaVerne Petty Sparks of Chatsworth; sons and daughters-in-law, Bryan & Laura Sparks of Decatur and Allen & Lisa Sparks of Canton; daughter, JoAnn Adams; mother, Willie Mae Sparks of Canton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia & Ruel Davis of Canton and Helen & Raymond Smith of Woodstock; sister-in-law, Phyllis Sparks of Cumming; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services for Mr. Sparks will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2019 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Ramsey Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 01/22 to 01/27
Arrest Reports January 30, 2019
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records/booking report of any and all individuals arrested in Murray County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law. FYN publishes the arrest report provided by the MCSO.
Storm Curl: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019
Storm Curl
OCTOBER 30, 2001 ~ JANUARY 15, 2019
Mr. Storm Curl, age 17, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother: Deloris Massingill.
Survivors include his father: Steven Lee Curl, mother and stepfather: Tonja and John Holliday all of Dalton, sister and nephew: Brittani and Jayden Curl, grandparents: Rex and Barbara Dixon all of Dalton, stepsisters and spouses: Leigha and Nick Ortiz, Kayla and Andrew Watkins and a half brother: Dylan Burch all of Dalton, step brothers and sister: Olico Dennis, Cade Dennis, and Jamecia Dennis all of Calhoun.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 3 pm at 11th Ave. Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Guffy officiating. Interment will follow in the Amazing Grace Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 11th Ave Baptist Church Tuesday 12 noon till the funeral hour at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations for final expenses.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Bobby Gene Queen: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Bobby Gene Queen
JANUARY 13, 1948 ~ JANUARY 6, 2019 (AGE 70)
Mr. Bobby Gene Queen, age 70, passed away January 6, 2019, at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a long time member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Hester Queen.
Survivors include his brother and sister in law: C.W. and Ann Queen of Dalton, nieces: Sonja Nicholson of Chatsworth, Cynthia Shular of Cleveland, TN. and Brianna Queen of Dalton, great-nephews: Chase and Colton Parker, Jake and Cooper Shular. Aunt Lizzie Patterson of Chatsworth and a special cousin Sheila Hughes of Dalton.
Funeral Services will be Thursday 11 am in the chapel Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Beason officiating. Interment will follow in the Harmony Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 6 till 9 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
W. B. “Beetle” Hayes: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
December 14, 1939 – January 13, 2019
Mr. W. B. “Beetle” Hayes age 79 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2018 at his residence.
W. B. always enjoyed the nurses he worked with at Hamilton Medical Center.
Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his parents, Ellison Hayes and Ester Brindle Hayes; and many siblings.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Gary & Susan Hayes of McCayesville, GA; daughters, Brenda Goforth of Chatsworth and Sonya Hayes of Dalton; significant other, Caroleen Hayes of Chatsworth; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Hayes and Lou Hayes both of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Chevy Bradley, Kristina Hayes, Tabitha Campbell and Gary Hayes; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Hayes will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. from the New Prospect Baptist Church with Rev. Isaac Johns, Rev. Danny Jenkins and Rev. Donald Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in the New Prospect Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 14th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 15th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Peeples Funeral Home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
John R. Berry: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
July 17, 1962 – January 09, 2019
John R. Berry, age 56, of Ranger and originally of Fort Payne, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon.
He was preceded in death by his father, R L Berry; son, Johnathan Craig Berry; and brother, Robert Berry.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Berry; sons and daughters-in-law, Jason & Cathy Hamilton of Chatsworth, Lee & Sonya Hamilton of Chatsworth, and Heath & Michelle Hamilton of Salem, AL; mother, Bernise Hastings of Fort Payne, AL; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky Berry of Florida and Anita Berry of Gadsden, AL; sisters and brother-in-law, Cindy & Danny Minton of Fort Payne, AL and Tammy Reece of Fort Payne, AL; grandchildren, Vince Motley, Alex Summers, Autumn Hamilton, Devin Hamilton, Aryonna Hamilton, Cheyenne Juarez, Sierra Hamilton, Nez Hamilton, Tess Hamilton, Tiffany Berry, Kaylie Berry, and Dalton Motley; and an abundance of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Berry will be cremated, and no public memorial services will be held.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Murray County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 01/07 to 01/13
Arrest Reports January 14, 2019
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records/booking report of any and all individuals arrested in Murray County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law. FYN publishes the arrest report provided by the MCSO.
Bonnie Mae Cochran: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018March 07, 1941 – December 23, 2018
Mrs. Bonnie Mae Cochran, 77 of Chatsworth, passed away December 23, 2018 at her residence.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Huggins; mother, Jewell M. Huggins; brothers, Robert C. Huggins, Jr., Ronny L. Huggins; husband, Jordan Delano “J.D.” Cochran.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Jerry Paul of Chatsworth; aunt and uncle, Peggy and Cecil Jones of Chatsworth; extra special friend Bobby Clark of Chatsworth; nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 2:00p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Chuck Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Fairmount, GA.
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. Bonnie Mae Cochran.
Caryl Ridley: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018Caryl Ridley
MAY 19, 1950 ~ DECEMBER 8, 2018 (AGE 68)
Mrs. Caryl Ridley, age 68, of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Thurman and Thelma Smith and a nephew Chip Fetzer.
Survivors include her loving husband of 32 years; Mont Ridley. children and spouses: Leigh Ann and Gary Tout, Amy Day, Lauren and Zach Elliott, and Justin Ridley. grandchildren; Carson and Cameron Sharp, Valaree, Chase, Hannah, and Ryan Day, Cora and Brooks Elliot,. great-grandchildren: Millie Rose Williams and Michael Paul Canterbury III, one brother: Jeff Smith and two sisters: Kaye Fetzer and Beth Lindner. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 11 am in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Helton officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope- Kilgore Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 5 till 7 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Kenneth Mitchell Greeson: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
January 20, 1943 – December 06, 2018
Mr. Kenneth Mitchell Greeson age 75 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Tranquility of Dalton.
Kenneth was a member of Faith Worship Center; and enjoyed the great outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Luke Greeson; mother, Eunice McGhee; wife, Geraldine B. Greeson; sisters, Gennive Johnson, Minnie Ruth Cox, and Mozelle Young.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Haley Greeson and Kendall Greeson –all of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Kade, Kale, Kaleb, Kalen and Karli Greeson; nieces; nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Greeson will be held Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Faith Worship Center with Rev. Damon Smith and Rev. Vince Goble officiating. Interment will follow in the Faith Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400 McLean, VA 22102 or the The Gideons International Murray County Gideons P.O. Box 44 Chatsworth, GA 30705.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Carroll Wayne Carter: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
August 02, 1946 – December 03, 2018
Mr. Carroll Wayne Carter age 72 of Crandall, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew & Lavenia Carter; brother, Harold Carter.
Survivors include wife, Melba Carter of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony & Melissa Headrick of Crandall; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela & Brad Patterson of Chattanooga, TN, Traci & Kelly Saylors of Chatsworth, and Rhonda & Rocky Gaines of Lafayette, GA; brother, Paul Carter of Dalton; 11 grandchildren, Lucas, Hannah, Jade, Houston, Brady, Blakely, Barrie, Kennedy, Jagger, Griffin & Bode; 7 great-grandchildren
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Carter will be held Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Edwards and Rev. Shane Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
The family will receive Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Jesse R. Jones: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Jesse R. Jones
MARCH 17, 1932 ~ NOVEMBER 28, 2018 (AGE 86)
Jesse R. Jones age 86 of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, November 28th 2018 at his home.
Jesse was the founder of Jones Funeral Homes of Chatsworth and Tunnel Hill. In 1950 when he received his Georgia Funeral Directors license, he was the youngest person in the state of Georgia to have been licensed.
He was a member of Chatsworth First Baptist Church, The Murray County Gideon Camp, Chatsworth Lodge # 664 and for many years, served as their secretary. He was a member of the Berry Alumni Association Carpet Capital Chapter and the Spring Place Ruritan Club.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. He served as a Supply Sergeant in Korea for two years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Clemmie Jones; grandson, Zeth Baird, and a brother, James G. Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Geneva Jones; son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Allison Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Guy Baird; grandson, Tyler Jones; granddaughter, Sarah and Drew Callaway; great-granddaughter, Greylynn Callaway; step great-granddaughter, McKenlie Callaway; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ben and Glenda Jones and Wink and Sally Jones; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ona and Robert Hamilton and Ruth Ellis; sisters-in-law, Trilba Beavers and Beatrice Walls; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Jesse Jones will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 1st 2018 from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Rev. George Ross and Rev. Dewey E. Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Holly Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, November 30th 2018.
In lieu of flowers, Jesse had requested that memorials be made to the Murray County Gideon Camp P.O. Box 44 Chatsworth, Georgia 30705, the Berry Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Carpet Capital Chapter P.O. Box 490069 Mount Berry, Georgia 30149, or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital Zeth Baird Memorial 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com.
Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Johnny R. Bowers, Jr: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Johnny R. Bowers, Jr
MAY 11, 1958 ~ NOVEMBER 28, 2018 (AGE 60)
Mr. Johnny R. Bowers, Jr. age 60 of Resaca passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his son Johnny Call Bowers, father Johnny R. Bowers, Sr., mother Virginia Bowers Seabolt, Brothers, Dwayne Calvin Bowers, Spencer McDowell, sisters, Rita Joy Smith, Zola Corrina Justice and Wendi Wallace.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Cheryl Bowers. Sons and daughters in law, R L and Wendi Bowers of Chatsworth Cpl. Dallas and Ashlynn Bowers of Jacksonville, NC, Houston Bowers of Resaca. One brother Jimmy Bowers of Dalton. Special mom and dad, Dolores and Dennis Chapman of Chatsworth. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.
Services will be Sunday at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Sterling officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 4 till 9 pm.
In lieu of flowers please make donations for final expenses.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Elijah Joseph Shawn Smith: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Elijah Joseph Shawn Smith
AUGUST 18, 2018 ~ NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Little Elijah Joseph Shawn Smith age 3 months passed away November 26, 2018.
Survivors include his parents, Joseph Smith and Sarah Brawley of Chatsworth. Three Brothers, Noah Smith, Jonah Smith, and Corbin Smith. Grandparents, Meda Cuzzort of Chatsworth, Tony Brawley of Blue Ridge, Sandra and John Meyers of Eton. Uncle Austin Smith of Eton and a cousin Whitney Ellis of Eton.
Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2 pm in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Cohutta Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 12 noon till 2 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com