All Obituaries

Brantley Jase Ray Dean, age 9, leaped into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a true blessing to everyone he met, He loved country music, was a fighter throughout his life, and always wore a smile. He is preceded in death by his uncle, Jermey Dean. Brantley is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Breeana Dean; brothers, Braxton Bridges, Ethan and Ryker Dean; grandparents, Faye Dean ( Michael Maddox), Lamar Chambers, Rhonda Pilot, Kevin...

 Ruth Cochran, age 79 of Chatsworth, went home to be with the lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Ruby Finley; siblings, James and Jody Finley, Linda Bartelle, and Shirley Jobson: grandson, Matthew Wellborn; son-in-law, David Turner. She is survived by her loving husband, James Cochran; children and spouses, Sheila Turner, Johnny Wellborn (Mayra), Billy Ray Wellborn (Tammy), Dorothy Green (Steve);...

Geneva Smith, age 84, of Ramhurst GA, went home to be with the lord, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Geneva was a lifelong member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, granny, GiGi and sister. She loved spending time with her family, she also loved to work with her flowers and garden. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Smith; daughter, Debbie Curtis; parents, Amos and Nellie Davis; brothers, Raymond, Willard, and...

Ralph Howard Lawson, age 84, of Chatsworth, born October 14,1939, passed away April 19,2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, Katie (Parker) Lawson daughters, Katie Ellen Parker Lawson, daughters, Cheryl Thomas (she has 2 children 4 grandchildren) and Dianna Jones (she has 2 children and 9 great grandchildren).  He is survived by his children, Ralph S. Lawson, (he has 5 children and 3 grandchildren) Ray K. Lawson, (he has 4 children) Edith M. Toler,( she has 3 children, 6...

Tonya Lynn Smith, age 63, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.   Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments 

During the early hours of April 15, 2024, Nashville police informed the family of Stephanye Sumner that she had passed away at the age of forty-nine. Stephanye was well-beloved by all who met her. She was a complicated woman with a fierce personality. She is preceded in death and is now reunited with her soul mate and loving husband Richard Sumner Jr. and her beloved sister Annette. She is survived by her mother Brenda Burger, her father, James Dobbins, stepmother,...

 Anderson “Scott” Davis, age 54, of Chatsworth, passed away on April 8, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death, by his father, Jerry Don Davis; sister, Gwendolyn “Carlene” Dentmon, brother in laws, David Ross Dentmon, and Micheal Garvel Reynolds. Survived by his children, Sylvia Davis of Colorado, Andrew Davis, of Michigan, and Jada Usrey of Chatsworth; partner, Elizabeth Usrey of Chatsworth; grandchild, Ozirus...

Tonya Sue Musgrove age 55 of Dalton Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center, surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jackie and Betty Martin. She is survived by her sons: Cole Jones and daughter-in-law Casey Jones; Jonathan Jones and daughter-in-law Katie Jones; Chase Jones and daughter-in-law Kourtney Jones. sisters: Donna Strawser and brother-in-law Ken Strawser; Wanda Queener and brother-in-law Gary...

In Loving Memory of Peggy Elizabeth Hicks  March 13, 1955 - April 6, 2024 We sorrowfully announce the passing of Peggy Hicks, a remarkable woman whose journey on this earth transitioned to a heavenly sojourn at the age of 69 Peggy entered this world in 1955, to Warrine Hankins and the late Rev. Jack Hankins in the charming city of Summerville Georgia, along with her siblings Larry Hankins (Sharon), Jeff Hankins and Angie Hankins, where she grew into a woman of honor, love, and profound...

Don Grantham Whitener Sr., of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024. Don was born on March 14, 1941, in DeRidder, LA. He grew up in Marshall, TX where he graduated from Marshall High School in 1959. After high school, he attended the University of North Texas and enlisted in the United States Army. He went on to have a career in sales with Elf Atochem until his retirement in Georgia where he resided for the remainder of his life. After his move to...