All Obituaries

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...

Mr. Larry David ( Red ) Swanson age 74 of Chatsworth passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Mr. Swanson was a 1964 graduate of Murray County High School, served in the United States Navy, Navy Reserve and the National Guard for 16 years. Served as a Peace Officier with Murray County Sheriffs Office for 18 years and was the first officer to teach the DARE program and a Corrections Officer with the State of Georgia in the Mobile Construction Unit for 10 years. Larry was a member of Dalton...

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

  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...

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 , ...

Mr. Kenneth Roy Ramsey age 72 of Rocky Face passed away Friday, October 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Fannie Ramsey, brother E. W. Ramsey and a sister Barbara Stancill. Survivors include his children and spouses, Shannon and Kristy Ramsey of Dalton, Shane and Natalie Ramsey of Conyers. Grandchildren, Madalyn, Megan, Caleb, Colby, Caden, Colton, and Cross Ramsey. Memorial Services will be Sunday at 4 pm at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home...

Helen Ruth (Payne) Leard age 90 of Chatsworth passed away October 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard &  Joyce  Payne, four brothers Charles, Bill, Grady, and  James Payne, two sisters Annie Mae Flowers, Eva Newton, and a Great Grand Daughter Hannah Ellis. Survivors include  Sylvia and Eddie Ellis of Chatsworth, Steve and Sammie Leard of Chatsworth,  Grand Children and spouse Jason and Richelle Ellis of Chatsworth, Jessica and Allen Bowen...

Marie Shaw age 92 of Chatsworth passed away October 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Fred Shaw and a son Orla Shaw. Survivors include her daughter and son in law Juanita and Wayne Surrency, grandchildren and spouses, Tina and Tommy Cochran, Ellen and Ben Bishop, Ruby Shaw, Orlando and Monica Shaw all of Chatsworth, Patricia and Dennis Fisher of Hope Mill, NC. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also...

Mr. T.J. Smith of Chatsworth passed away October 19th, 2018 at his home. He served Honorably in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father Gertrude and John Smith. Brothers J.M. and Ed Smith. He is survived by his Daughter, Brandy Smith of Chatsworth. Brother and Sister-in-law, Doug and Linda Smith of Chatsworth. Sister and Brother-in-law, Peggy and Willard Jackson of Chatsworth. Grandchildren, Houston Nance and Blair Lewis of Chatsworth. Many nieces and...

Mr. Thomas Lee Martin, age 63, of Chatsworth, passed away on Thursday, October 18. Mr. Thomas was retired from the U. S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents: Carl and Anna Mae Johnson and a brother: Scott Johnson. He is survived by daughter and son in law: Davina and Wesley McDowell of Chatsworth, son, and daughter in law: Thomas Lee Martin, Jr and Amber Bates of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, brothers: Paul Johnson of Monon, Indiana and Carl Johnson, Jr. of Monticello, IN.  Several...