Who We Are
We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.
When we sit down with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.
Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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Our History
Our tradition of service to families begins almost 40 years ago; in 1965, Julian Peeples and two of his brothers opened Peeples Funeral Home. In 1982, Julian saw a need for funeral service in the rapidly growing Dalton community. To meet that need, he and his wife Jane established the Julian Peeples Funeral Home, Pleasant Grove Chapel.
Now nearly 25 years later, Julian Peeples Funeral Home still continues to serve the entire Whitfield County community with the same commitment to families. We offer a broad range of personalized services that will help families plan a special funeral for their loved one. We pride ourselves in the support and commitment we have extended to families throughout the Whitfield County area. Our Chapel and Funeral Home provide a beautiful atmosphere that honors all families and their wishes.
Today, Julian and Jane Peeples are joined in service by their son, Dan Peeples, and their son-in-law, Grant Mantooth. The personal and professional care that has always defined our family service remains strong, and it will continue into the future. While time does bring change to both communities and industries, it is comforting to know that the values upon which they are built remain the same. Personal service, Integrity and Honesty are the foundations that Julian Peeples built his business upon in 1965; today these same values still guide the Peeples family as we seek to provide the finest in funeral service to those in need.
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Our Valued Staff
Julian Peeples, Co-Owner
Julian has been a licensed funeral director and mortician for over 42 years. He first built the Pleasant Grove Chapel in Dalton over 28 years ago and then built the Westside Chapel in Rocky Face over 10 years ago. Julian has been married to his wife Jane, for over 40 years. They both attend Grove Level Baptist Church, have two children, and 3 grandchildren. He is the youngest of fourteen children. He joined the Georgia State Patrol in 1968 and later entered the carpet industry with a brother in 1975. He also worked with his family at Peeples Funeral Home in Chatsworth for several years before opening the Pleasant Grove Chapel.
Jane Peeples, Co-Owner
Jane & Julian have been married for almost 40 years and have two children, and 3 grandchildren. They both attend Grove Level Baptist Church. Jane is an Adult Ladies Sunday School teacher and a member of the Church's Long Range Planning Committee. She is a native of Habersham County in northeast Georgia and a graduate of North Habersham High School. She graduated from Piedmont College with a BA degree in English and Psychology as well as a high school teaching degree. She has been a wedding director/coordinator for several years.
Dan Peeples, Vice President
Dan is married to Katie Kinnamon Peeples, and has one child, Nathan Peeples. They are active members of Grove Level Baptist Church. Dan has worked at Julian Peeples Funeral Home for over a decade. Dan has a buiness degree in business administration from the University of West Georgia and a degree in mortuary science from Gupton Jones College.
Dan donates much of his time serving the local community by being the Mayor for the City of Varnell, the house committee for the Dalton Golf & Country Club, a 2010 graduate of the Dalton-Whitfield Leadership class, as well as serving on the executive council for the Roman Open Charities.
Grant Mantooth, Funeral Director and Embalmer/ Licensed Insurance Agent
Grant has been married to Julie Peeples Mantooth for 12 years. They have two wonderful kids, Olivia (8), and Isaac (4). Grant is a native of Whitfield County and a graduate of Northwest Whitfield High School. Grant has an Associate of Science degree in Funeral Service from Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro. Grant is a member of Grove Level Baptist Church. Prior to working at Julian Peeples Funeral Home, Grant was employed with the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office and the Dalton Police Department. He continues to work as a reserve officer for Cohutta Police Department in his spare time.
Keith James, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Keith is married to Kellie (Bryson) James since 1996, they have a beautiful daughter named Nora and a second daughter named Ava who will be born in July 2010. He is a Whitfeild Co. native and a graduate of Northwest Whitfield High in 1994. Keith attended GuptonJones College of Funeral Service where he earned an Assosiate Degree in Funeral Servive in 2004. Keith and his family attend Little Prospect Baptist Church where he serves as the Youth Minister. He has been employed at Julian Peeples Funeral Homes scince 2002.
Randy Hall, family care provider
Randy is a life long resident of Dalton. He and his wife, Treasia have been happily married for 34 years. They have two children, son, Zachary Hall and his wife Jami and daughter Natalie Phipps and husband Jay. They have recently become grandparents with the birth of granddaughter, Hayden Noelle Hall. Randy and Treasia are members of Rock Bridge Community Church where he runs a camera and ushers and Treasia works in the nursery. They also host a small group in their home. When time permits, they enjoy camping in their travel trailer. Randy considers working at Julian Peeples Funeral Homes as his ministry helping those who have lost loved ones.
