Marty Chappelear

Mr. Marty Dale Chappelear, 38, of Lavonia, Georgia, died on Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer.  Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.  The body is at Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 7pm-9pm.  At other times, the family will be at their respective homes.  Flowers are optional, or donations may be made to help defray funeral expenses.  On-line condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.stricklandfh.com.  Strickland Funeral Home – Lavonia Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.