Winfred Lee Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
August 30, 1924 – December 23, 2018
Mr. Winfred Lee Johnson age 94 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018.
He was of the Southern Baptist faith and enjoyed riding around on his hoveround.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch & Martha Johnson; wife, Odessa Sonya Smith Johnson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dilmas & Irene Johnson, and J.E. & Nelle Johnson; sister and brother-in-law, Lizzy & Dick Sherman.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, David & Patsy Johnson of Chatsworth, and Steve & Margie Johnson of Adairsville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Sue & Harold Dover of Kingston, GA; grandchildren, Daniel Lee Johnson, Chrissy and Dylan Johnson and Amy Cantrell; great-grandchild, Landon; nieces and nephews also survive.
No services will be held.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth are in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth M. Furr: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Kenneth M. Furr
DECEMBER 19, 1960 ~ DECEMBER 2, 2018 (AGE 57)
Mr. Kenneth M. Furr age 57, of Rocky Face, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Ray and Ruth Furr and a sister: Latissua Brookshire.
Survivors include his son and daughter in law: Timothy and Christy Furr of Kannapolis, NC, three grandchildren: Aiden Furr, Maximus Furr and Colton Furr, one brothe: James Furr of Rockyface: sisters: Loretta Smith of Resaca, Shirley Sharpe of Tunnel Hill, Patsy Thornton of Paducah, KY and Ellen Morrison of Cullman, AL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Hazel Stafford Bugg: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
Hazel Stafford Bugg
AUGUST 14, 1930 ~ DECEMBER 10, 2018 (AGE 88)
Mrs. Hazel Stafford Bugg, age 88, of Rocky Face, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center.
Hazel is preceded in death by her husbands: Ford Stafford and Granvel Bugg, parents: Carl Burger and Mattie Burger.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law: Mike & Brenda Stafford of Dalton, grand-daughters Julie Stafford and Amberly Stafford of Dalton, sister and brother in law: Joann & Rufus Guthrie of Dalton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, December 13, at Dug Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Byron Edens and Rev. Duane Mills officiating. Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Fred Edward Whaley: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
August 26, 1938 – December 03, 2018
Fred Edward Whaley, age 80, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Erlanger Hospital.
Fred enjoyed dressing up as Santa Claus and was a loving grand-pa to his granddaughter, Aspen. He was also a wonderful father and a man who was well-respected by his community.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dixie R. Whaley; father, Kenneth Whaley; sisters, Rosetta W. Lusk and Thelma W. Barmore; and brothers, W. A. Whaley, Charles L. Whaley, Melvin R. Whaley, Troy L. Whaley, and Donnie L. Whaley.
Survivors include his wife, Italia C. Whaley; sons, Michael E. Whaley of Chatsworth and Paul E. Whaley of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Nathan Vineyard of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Kathy Whaley of Dalton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rita and Rick Woody of Old Fort, TN and Judy and Ronnie Gentry of Ocoee, TN; granddaughter, Aspen Ellie Vineyard; nieces; and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Whaley will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2018 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Green and Rev. Rick Woody officiating. Interment will follow at Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert C (Bob) Grieve: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Robert C (Bob) Grieve
MAY 28, 1922 ~ DECEMBER 1, 2018 (AGE 96)
Mr. Robert C. (Bob) Grieve age 96 of Crandall and formally of North Huntingdon, PA passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his wife June (Gillette) Grieve.
Survivors include his daughter and son in law, Judy and Edward Renwick of Crandall. Grandchildren and spouses, Jason Renwick of Pittsburg, PA, Andy and Rachel Renwick of Cleveland, TN, Jordan and Alayna Renwick of Crandall. Four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Jaelyne Faith Long: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Jaelyne Faith Long
NOVEMBER 25, 2018 ~ NOVEMBER 25, 2018
Little Jaelyne Faith Long, (Our Angel Baby) 21 weeks, born Sunday, November 25, 2018, and died Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Survivors include her parents, Jeffery Long and Jasmine Hamlin. Grandparents, Keith, and Patricia Hamlin, Felicia and John Cloer, Billy and Crystal Long, Tiffany Mandeville. Great-grandparents, Great Great Grandparents, Cousins, Aunts, and Uncles.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 2 pm till 4 pm.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Diane Hooker Foust Cruze: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
December 19, 1959 – November 28, 2018
Diane Hooker Foust Cruze, age 58, entered into heavenly rest Wednesday, November 28, 2018 after a brief battle against cancer. She was born December 29, 1959 in Dalton, Georgia and graduated from Lake City High School in 1977. Diane was truly a one-of-a- kind to all who knew and loved her. She met hardship, which was no stranger to her life, by accepting and rolling with the flow. She had a big heart and loved doing, especially cooking, for others. She and John actively supported veterans, and Diane was a member of the Veterans Women’s Auxiliary. She loved reading, puzzle books, her mama’s sweet tea, bluegrass music and a good cup of coffee. She enjoyed giving nightly belly rubs to her best feline friend, Calico. Diane was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church, where her father formerly pastored. She is preceded in death by former spouses Terry Foust and John Cruze, and feline friend Miss Mama.
Diane is survived by her parents, Dr. T.D. Hooker and Pat Hooker, daughter, Brigette Hatmaker, sister and brother-in-law, Jeanine and Rodney Reeder, sister, Carol Gillespie, grandsons, Johnathon Pangle and Jacob Hatmaker, nieces and nephews, Miranda and Michael Finch, Evan Gillespie and Lauren Gillespie, cousins, David and Pam Witherow, Jimmy and Christy Witherow. The family would like to especially thank the kind staff at Amedisys Hospice, who provided most excellent care.
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 12-2PM with the Memorial Service to follow with Chaplin James Dunn officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top is honored to serve the Cruze family. www.holleygamble.com
This announcement is courtesy of Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth.
Eddie Lee Boatwright: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
January 02, 1954 – November 25, 2018
Mr. Eddie Lee Boatwright age 64 of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Boatwright; brother, Johnny Lynn Boatwright.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jonathan & Patricia Boatwright of Chatsworth; Scotty & Dusty Boatwright of Oakman, Timothy & Tabetha Boatwright of Chatsworth, and Donald & Amy Boatwright of Scott County, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda & Billy Bargo, Sharon & Otis Brown, and Jessie & Tommy Lackey –all of Chatsworth, Karen & Chris Pendley of Ellijay, and Peggy Boatwright of Chatsworth; mother, Jessie Mildred Boatwright of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, Melvin & Debbie Boatwright and Ronald Boatwright –all of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Beatrice & David Coram of Eton, Ida & Clevey Murphy of Eton, Becky Huckeby of Dalton, and Tracy Boatwright of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Jason Ridley, Andrew Boatwright, Josh Boatwright, Cody Hedden, Kassie Edwards, Kayla Hedden, Nicky Hedden, Shelly Ward, Kassie Hedden, Dawson Bargo, Cory Bargo, Megan Wheat, Morgan Watson, Jada Watson, Gracie Lackey, Aaron Lackey, Alexis Boldt, Kendra Boatwright, Sara Boatwright, Kailee Boatwright, Brianna Steelman, Brandy Langley, Jerica Redwine, Noah Boatwright, Olivia Boatwright, Courtney Pendley, Hayley Pendley, Emily Pendley, Dylan Boatwright, Reisha Boatwright, Cade Boatwright, Leslie Boatwright and Alissa Brumett; great-grandchildren, Khloe Edwards, Terry Hedden, Avery Wheat, Asher Watson, Aubree Roden, Maddox Boatwright, Carisma Boatwright, Emma Isham, Landan Isham, Owen Langley, Xeena Price, Daniel Ooten, Zackery Ridley, Bentley Ridley, Brooklyn Ooten, Colton Ooten, and Brilynn Boatwright; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Boatwright will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Craig officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Sumach Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
Esther Elizabeth Beavers Knight: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Esther Elizabeth Beavers Knight
JANUARY 8, 1941 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2018 (AGE 77)
Mrs. Esther Elizabeth Beavers Knight age 77 of Chatsworth passed away Thursday morning November 22, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Knight.
She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, , Ronnie Beavers, Greg and Sheila Beavers, and Rick and Regina Knight all of Chatsworth. Grandchildren, Candy Davis, Brandy Stone, Lindsey Allen, Seth Beavers, Caleb Beavers, Michael Knight, Samantha Knight, and Kansas Nelson. Several Great-grandchildren nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services will be 2 pm Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Holly Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations for final expenses.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Mary Sims: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Mary Sims
NOVEMBER 2, 1938 ~ NOVEMBER 14, 2018 (AGE 80)
Mrs. Mary Sims age 80 of Chatsworth passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her husband: David N. Sims, son: Eddie Wilson, grandson: Andy Tallent.
Mrs. Sims is survived by children: Elaine D. Wilson of Dalton, Joseph and Kay Manley Sims of Chatsworth, daughter in law: Kim Wilson of Dalton, grandchildren: Luke Sims of Chatsworth: ,January Jones of Calhoun, and Terry Sims of Dalton, step-children: Jackie Sims and Scott Sims both of Dalton, brother: Gary McGill of Dalton, sister and brother in law: Debbie and Dickie Barnes of Chatsworth, sisters in law: June Barber of Eatonton and Iris Mathis of Dalton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service for Mrs. Sims will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 2 pm in the chapel of Shawn Chapman with Rev. Ron Stephens officiating. Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 15 from 6 until 9 PM at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Plaza, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Ima Jean Leonard: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
October 07, 1949 – November 12, 2018
Mrs. Ima Jean Leonard, 69 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center.
Ima Jean was a member of Center Valley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and teaching them to cook, fishing, gardening, and laughing.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tasker Carroll, mother, Aline Carroll, brothers, Charles Carroll, Fred Carroll, Stan Carroll; sister, Maxine Carroll.
Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Ronnie Leonard of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Isis Leonard of Jacksonville, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Chris Harrison of Chatsworth; brother, David Carroll of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, JoAnn and Charles Swilling of Varnell, Zela “Cricket” and Jeff Cates of Columbiana, AL, Louise Johnson of Cohutta; grandchildren, Mia Leonard, Aaron Leonard, Gustavo Leonard; and several extended family members.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ima Jean Leonard will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. George Ross, Pastor Sam Smith, and Pastor Lathem Postell officiating. Interment will follow in Center Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ima Jean Leonard may be made to Center Valley United Methodist Church: 1409 Hwy 225 N, Chatsworth, GA 30705.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Ima Jean Leonard.
Georgia Ozelle Crawford: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
February 22, 1925 – November 06, 2018
Mrs. Georgia Ozelle Crawford, 93 of Chatsworth, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center.
She was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Madgie Sales. Ozelle was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a caring friend to all who knew her. She represented a life well-lived. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, J.L. Crawford; brother, Don Sales; sisters, Christine Brooks Satterfield, Clarice Edmonson, and Willamae Witherow; sister-in-law and husband, Gaynell and Joe Gang.
Survivors include her son, Larry Crawford; daughter, Louise Cleary; grandchildren and spouses, Justin Cleary, Derek and Alex Cleary, and Ashley and Chris Mucha; great-grandson, Dayton Mucha; brother and sister-in-law, Vestal and Barbara Sales; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann and Billy Mitchem, and Estelle Crawford.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Crawford will be held Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Bro. Bruce Headrick officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until the service hour.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Georgia Ozelle Crawford.
Rossie Ann Henry: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Rossie Ann Henry
Rossie Ann Henry, age 81, of the Beaverdale community passed away on October 27th 2018.
Ms. Henry was born in Murray County, Georgia to Dane and Daisy Henry on December 2, 1936. She attended Eton Elementary School and is a graduate of Murray County High School. She was further educated at Rhinehart College and graduated from Georgia Teachers College (now Georgia Southern University). She also earned a teaching certificate from the University of Georgia. She was a member of Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Shortly after earning her college degree, Ms. Henry worked for the Red Cross in support of the US Army in Germany during the early 1960s. Upon returning to the United States, she taught at Varnell Elementary School and Murray County High School. She later was employed by Len-Dal Carpet and worked in the carpet industry until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dane and Daisy Henry; sister, Martha Rhea Young, nieces, Melissa Young and Susan Dollar, and nephew Kenneth Burt.
She is survived by ten of her eleven brothers and sisters: James and Faye Henry, Terry and Charlene Henry, Lamarr and Betty Henry, Sherry and Thomas Hayes, Lillian Burt, Doris and David Black, Markay Wiley and Patricia West, Paul and Elizabeth Henry, Waymond and Barbara Henry.
Ms. Henry is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, each of whom she greatly treasured: Jennifer Sluder, Laurie Johnson, Connie Winkler, Karen Burt, Carol Hood, Diane Bishop, Marissa Henry, Greg Henry, Michelle McCann, Christina Downs, Jeanina Radford, Rick Wiley, Kevin Henry, Lisa Edwards, Dane Waymond Henry, Steven Henry, Paige West, Dane West Henry, Margaret Henry, Brandon Henry, Andrea Henry, Rhonda Hayes, Joseph Hayes and Shannon Mullins. Many great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Rossie Ann Henry will be 1:00 PM Tuesday October 30, 2018 from Chapel of Jones Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 30th 2018.
Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjonesfuneralhome.com.Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Ralph Lanier Bragg: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Ralph Lanier Bragg
Mr. Ralph Lanier Bragg age 81 of Chatsworth passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Hamilton Medical Center.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Vernon E. Flood: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Vernon E. Flood
JULY 11, 1946 ~ OCTOBER 28, 2018 (AGE 72)
It is with great sadness, that the family of Vernon Eugene Flood announces his passing on October 28, 2018, at the age of 72. Vernon loved hunting rabbits, watching westerns, but most importantly he was a family man. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. Some of his favorite times were spent around the Monday night dinner table surrounded by his family or at a family get together.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Evelyn Flood, brother Gary Flood, sister Helen Coran. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Wanda Flood. Sons and daughters in law Stevie Flood and Danielle Brooks, Scott and Jennifer Flood. Daughter and Son in law Tonya and Brett Langham. Grandchildren Jordan Douthitt, Halie Kendrick, Daylan Flood, Brazleigh and Brighton Brooks, Bradley and Jaxon Flood, Kross and Finley Langham. Great Grandchildren Hendrix and Fulton Douthitt and Deklyn and Charlie Kate Kendrick. Brothers and sisters in law Arnold and Linda Flood, Kenneth “Boone” and Gwen Flood, Donnie and Kelly Flood. Sisters and brothers in law Wanda and Clyde Goswick, Brenda Goble, Gwnynell and Arnold Osborne, Janice Haynes. Several cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday 1 pm at Fairy Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Flood, Rev. Lamar Beason, and Rev. Brondy Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Pauline Chapman Bond: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Pauline Chapman Bond
MARCH 18, 1927 ~ OCTOBER 26, 2018 (AGE 91)
Mrs. Pauline (Polly) Chapman Bond, age 91, of Dalton, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018.
Polly was born on March 18, 1927, to Walter and Beatrice Brindle Chapman in Murray County. She worked many years at Gordo Bedspread Company and Brown Printing.
She is preceded in death by spouse: Keith Bond, parents: Walter and Beatrice Brindle Chapman, brothers and sisters in law: John, Arthur and Charlotte, Horace and Faye, Ernest Chapman, Anna Belle, and Mable Chapman , sister and brother in law: Gladys and Jim Mashburn, sister in law: Edith Chapman, nephews: Bobby Chapman and Jerry Mashburn, great nephew: Ralph Chapman. Stepmother, Beatrice Defoor Chapman, Stepbrother, Albert “Snooks” Defoor, Stepsisters, Virginia Smith. Mazie Stancill and Madge Fleming.
She is survived by one brother: Walter “Junior” Chapman of Chatsworth, sister in law: Janell Chapman of Dalton, stepsister Elizabeth Silvers of Calhoun and a stepbrother Bo Defoor of Ooltawah, TN, nieces and nephews : Vickie and Greg Phillips of Morris Town, IN, Felecia Chapman of Chattanooga, Ricky and Melanie Chapman, William “Billy” and Wendy Chapman all of Dalton, Shawn Chapman of Chatsworth, Creed and Mia Chapman of New Sharpy, LA., Shelby Mashburn of Resaca, Linda Chapman Sattler of Chattanooga, and several great nieces and nephews that she counted as her children.
Funeral Services will be Monday 11 am in the Chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Whitfield Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 5 till 8 pm.
The family wants to thank the staff at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home for the loving care that they showed Polly during her stay there. She loved many of them as family.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory. www.shawnchapmanfh.com