Waymond Roberts, 69 of Chatsworth passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at his home after a hard-fought battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)

Waymond served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.

He was preceded in death by his parents: James Roberts and Geraldine Pettit.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susie Roberts and their “boys'” Tyler “Stretch” Bailey and Dustin Millsap all of Chatsworth, daughter, and son in law: Tiffiany and Jason Williams and children Vance and Vacey of Pleasant View TN; sister and brother in law: Sheilla and Danny Godfrey,sister in law and brother in law: Pam and Seth Reed both of Chatsworth, brother in law Thomas Millsap of Ellijay, niece: Traci Cochran, nephew: Derek Godfrey, “Paw’s babies” Clay,Libby, Brennan, and Hadie all of Chatsworth,special family John and Cathy Waters of Chatsworth and his faithful companions Poncho and Millie, aunts, uncles cousins, and many friends survive.

In honor of Waymond’s request, there will be no funeral service.

Donations may be made in his memory to the ALS Association Gift Processing Center  P.O.Box 37022 Boone Ia 50037-0022  www.alsa.org

St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital  501 ST.Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105   www.stjude.org

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Mary Arnold of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Aug 26, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary.

Mr. Bobby Humble, age 75, of Chatsworth, passed away on August 27, 2019, in Chattanooga, TN.

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Mr. Timothy Allen Sayre of Dalton passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on August 24, 2019.

He was born in Westland, Michigan on August 17, 1951.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Oscar Woodrow and Marjorie (Curtis) Sayre, sister: Karen Sanchez, brothers: Earnest Sayre, Mike Sayre, and Brian Sayre.

He is survived by his daughter and son in law: Shawna and David Hardin, grandson: Brooks Hardin, brother and sister in law: Lonnie and Joan Sayre.  Several nieces and nephews also survive. Special friends: Mike and Darlene Caylor, Dale Kennedy and Boo Walker, and his ABATE family.  Tim enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, cheering for the Falcons and he never met a dog he didn’t like.

He will be cremated and there will be a private celebration of life on September 8th.

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Mrs. Sherry Toneice Quinn, age 57, of Chatsworth, passed away at Rome Regional Hospital on August 21, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Ray and Maxine Ensley, and one brother: Bobby Ensley.

She is survived by husband:  Bryan Lee Quinn of Chatsworth, children:  Kasi Goley and Joseph Goley both of Chatsworth, Michael Quinn of Dalton, grandson:  Colt Goley, of Chatsworth,  sister:  Kathy Taylor of Chatsworth, aunts: Jacqueline Gladden of Crandall and Janette Gibson of Chatsworth, Uncle Tommy Childers of Chatsworth and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Quinn will be in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home on Sunday, August 25, at 5 PM with Rev Bobby Bowers officiating.  The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:30 until 5 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations for final expense will be appreciated.

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Mrs. Marian T. Capehart of Rocky Face passed away at Parkridge Hospital on August 20, 2019.

Marian was an example of what a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother should be and aspired to.  Her family was at the center of everything she did and she leaves behind a family that will always miss and love her,  but is both blessed and thankful to have her grace their lives.  The heavens just gained another angel. She was a member of the Naomi Class at Grove Level Baptist Church.

She was the daughter of the late Naomi Holloway and Paul Trammel Thompson and preceded in death by her husband, William B. (Billy) Hill and Rufus (June) Capehart, sister: Doris (Dot) and Ceb Coley, Charles Talley, and brother: Lamar (Marty) Thompson, and niece : Cindy Thompson Morgan.

She is survived by her son: William L. (Larry) Hill and Dana of Chatsworth, daughters:  Anna  Krista Kirk of Dalton, Angela Daniel & Mark of Rossville, grandchildren: Wm. Bart Hill and Katherine of Dalton, Scotlyn & Josh Wilson of Rome, Lindsey and Jeremy Itson of Cave Springs,  Tiffany and Shane Keith of Lafayette, Stephanie and Derik Dilbeck of Chatsworth, Kaityn Daniel of Palmyra, MO., and Kayley Daniel of Rossville, 8 great-grandchildren, sisters: Sue Talley of Tampa, FL, Sharon and Troy Jordan of Chatsworth and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorial service for Mrs. Capehart will be Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 2 PM in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Dr. Charlie Bridges officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 o’clock on Saturday at the funeral home.

In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer Association, 922 East Morris Street, Dalton, GA  30721.

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Mrs. Eve Irene “Granny” Lofty passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at her residence

She was a life long resident of Cohutta, GA.  She was born in Dalton, Ga. on September 28, 1952, the daughter of J.C. and Inez Rich..  She was known as Granny to several people. She always helped others, there was no one that walked in her door that she didn’t offer a bite to eat.

She is preceded in death by her parents: J.C. and Inez Rich, stepmother: Eula Rich, son: Billy Maples, husband: Charles Lofty and several brothers and sisters..

She is survived by a daughter: Ruth Maples of Cohutta, granddaughters: Ashley and Brandon Silvers of Cleveland, TN., Brittney Gates of Shelbyville, KY., son and daughter in law: Luther and Michelle Cagle of Cohutta, grandsons: James Cagle of Cohutta, Coty White of Fort Oglethorpe. daughter: Darlene Sexton of Maryville, TN., stepchildren: Charlie Cagle, Mike Cagle, David Cagle, Ruby Payne and Connie Baggett, great-grandchildren: Drake, Kaden, Landon ,Willis, Ashlenn Silvers, Breanna Gates, Levi and Hunter Brown, sister and brother in law: Louise and Bill Wheat of Cohutta,, brother: Jerry Rich of Cohutta, nieces and nephews: Marshelle Cabe of Varnell, Krystal and Rob Davis , Myracl Cabe-Davis of Cohutta, William and Emily Aaron, Leighanna, Cheyenne, Jocelynn Piper , Aaton and Layla Duke of Green Cove, FL. Tabitha Tinsley, Keionta and Rai Jahn Aaron, Ellis Tinsley of Cohutta, Jake and Teresa Wheat of Maryville, Brandon Johnson, Brenda Rich and Keyley LeRoy and many more family and friends.

Service will be held at Shawn Chapman Funeral Home on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 4 PM wit Rev. Largwin Taylor officiating.  Interment will be in Center Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on from 2 until 4 PM  at the funeral home. Pall bearers will be Rob Davis, James Cagle, Jake Wheat, Jerry O’Neal and Trent Clark .

In lieu of flowers, donations to funeral expenses will be appreciated.

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Don Self age 66 of Ringgold, Ga passed away Monday, August 19th 2019, after a 3 year battle with Multi System Atrophy-P.

Don was retired after 39 years with Mayfield Dairy. He was a member and deacon for 30 years of New Bethel Baptist church, Ringgold. He dearly loved his church and his church family.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Louise Self; father and mother-in-law, Lester and Dot Townsend; brothers-in-law, Michael Townsend and Jim Elrod.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Self; son, Scott (Becky) Self; grandchildren, Taylor (Samantha) Self, Kyle Self, and great-grandson A. J. Self; brothers, Gene Self, Randall Self; sister, Betsy Self, and his favorite sister-in-law, Brenda Elrod.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Don Self will be 1:00 pm Saturday, August 24th 2019 from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Preacher Don Self and his Pastor, Bro Roy Gentry Jr. officiating. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Dogwood Bible Camp.

Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Luciana Vidro passed away August 13, 2019, in Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by her family.

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Mr. James Gowan, age 86, of Chatsworth passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, at NHC in Ft. Oglethorpe.

He is preceded in death by parents: Charlie and Grace Gowan, brother: Charles Gown, Jr., John Thomas Gowan, and Harold Peters,  sister: Martha Sue Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife: Betty “Jo” Gowan of Chatsworth, sons and daughters in law: James Edward and Jackie Gowan of Chatsworth, Robert Michael and Sheila Gowan of Rossville, Ronald Thomas and Aletha Gowan of Chattanooga, brother and sister in law: Gene and Linda Gowan of Lafayette.  Several grandchildren,  great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

At his request he will be cremated and no service.

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Pamela Diane Hicks, age 58, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, in Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by father: George Gossett,  mother: Evelyn Rogers,  brother: Terry Gossett.

She is survived by daughters and sons in laws: Sonya and David Watkins of Dalton, Sharee and Francisco Posada of Tucker,  Mikaela and Richard Chitwood of Cartersville,  daughter:  Keesha Spence of Dalton, 10 grandchildren,  sisters: Denise and Rhonda.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She will be cremated and no service at this time.

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Mr. Donnie James Kirkland, age 64, of Dalton, passed away at Hamilton Medical Center on August 17, 2019.

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Mr. Phillip Eugene Ingram age 57, passed away August 16, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr.Ingram was preceded in death by his father: Thomas Eugene Ingram,son: P.J. Ingram, sister: Pat Ingram and grandmother: Zelma Croft.

He is survived by his wife: Laura Ingram of Chatsworth, mother Virginia Alfare of Waleska, sister: Pam Ingram Stuart Evans of Waleska, aunt and uncle Geneva and Darrell Cantrell and cousins of Blairsville, mother, and father in law: Robert and Geraldine Lane and Luisita of Dalton,stepbrother, sisters, five children, and grandchildren, nieces and nephews  Mr. Ingram is  also survived his  Best Friend: Clint Biasollo of Dalton and His beloved dogs Fuzz, Gurl, Lucky and Peanut.

A memorial service will be held at Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US Hwy 76 Chatsworth, August 31, 2019, at 3 PM. Following the memorial service will be a celebration of life at his home in Chatsworth Ga.

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Mrs. Gwendolyn Carlene Dentmon, 54, of Chatsworth passed away on August 13, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center.

She was a member of Tennga Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Ross Dentmon; son, Zachary Lloyd Dentmon; father, Jerry Don Davis.

Survivors include her sons, Charlie Dentmon of Chatsworth and Isaiah Dentmon of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Jason Baggett of Chatsworth and Amanda and Kevin Coffey of Crandall; mother, Sandra Davis of Cleveland, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Beth Davis of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Annette and Mike Reynolds of Chatsworth, Andrea and Michael Jones of Cleveland, TN, and Jerri Davis and Robert Adams, Jr. of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Hayden Flood, Trent Baggett, Sarah Baggett, and John Harlan Baggett; and several extended family members.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Eton Cemetery.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Gwendolyn Carlene Dentmon.

Mr. Lester Avery Yarber age 78 of Dalton, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

Mr. Donnie Michael Jones, age 66 of Ellijay passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at his residence.

He was a long-time employee of Ingles Market, Loved his children, grandchildren and being outdoors riding his four-wheeler.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents: J.B. and Eloise Jones, sister: Kay Weaver, stepdad: Melvin Land.

Survivors include his children and spouses: Micheal and Tracy Jones of Ellijay, Jason and Heather Jones of Rossville, and Kay and Schaefer Southard of Chickamauga, grandchildren, and spouses: Brittany and Jake, Katie and Dakota, Danielle and Cody, Michael, Takota, and Ethan.  great-grandchildren: Noah, and soon to be born Paisley, and Joshua.brother and sister in law:  Bobby and Ann Jones of Blue Ridge.sister and brother in law, Debbie and Carl Moore of Ellijay niece and nephew his caregivers Chris and Kim Vanderhoff of Ellijay several other nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, 4 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Zane Dutton officiating. Interment will follow in the Spring Place Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 11 am till the funeral hour at 4 pm.

In lieu of flowers please make donations for final expenses.

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