All Obituaries

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...

Henry Dodd, age 83, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.   Arrangements are made with integrity by Shawn ChapmanFuneral Home, Crematory, and Monument 

Lori Dawn Staton Turnage, age 62, of Chatsworth Georgia, passed away on Friday, March,29, 2024, after an extended illness. Dawn was born on October 17,1961 in Florence, South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late of the late Raymond W. Staton and the late Helen Elizabeth Kirven. She graduated from South Florence High School and attended Dalton State College in Dalton Georgia. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dennis L. Turnage of Chatsworth, sons, Christopher M. Turnage and...

Ms. Sandra Kay McBrayer, age 73, of Resaca, walked into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Edna Conaway: and sisters, Susie Davenport and Joyce "T" Cowart. She is survived by her children: Charlie (Amy) McBrayer, and Billy McBrayer: grandchildren, Nicholas (Rhonda) McBrayer, Jordan Bain, Bryan (Tasha) McBrayer,  and Kelsey McBrayer, great grandchildren, Drennon McBrayer and Aubrey McBrayer: brother, Lloyd (Betty...