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Obituaries, March 1-15, 2010
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Posted Monday, March 15, 2010
Lois Gwendolyn Cash, 74, Centre, Ala.
Mrs. Lois Gwendolyn “Gwen” Cash of Centre, Ala., died Thursday March 11, 2010 in Snellville, Ga. She was 74.
She was a native of Cherokee County, Ala., the daughter of the late Chancellor and Annie Lou Russell. She was a resident of Summerville, Ga. for 47 years before moving to Centre, Ala. Gwen graduated from Georgia Tech and retired from SI Corporation in Chickamauga, where she served in management. She was a member of Perennial Springs Baptist Church in Summerville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Cash; sisters, Ethelene Blair and Dorothy Flaherty; brothers, Clarence Russell, Charles Russell and Norman Russell.
Survivors include her brothers, Bobby Russell of Centre, Ala., Billy Russell and Willburn Russell of Piedmont, Ala.; sisters, Nilmarg Smart of Piedmont, Ala., Joyce Burk, Louise Law and Clara McKinney, of Centre, Ala., and Betty Smith of Snellville, Ga.; several nieces and nephews, and a host of special children and friends.
Funeral service: Sunday, March 14 at 1 p.m. at the Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Alton Stamey and Joel Smith officiating. Burial: Cherokee Memory Garden. Visitation: Saturday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Larry Russell, Greg Hurley, Eddy Smith, Terry Hurley, Jamey Russell, and Tommy Wood. Honorary pallbearers: Ronnie Floyd, Zack Andrews, Bill Elsberry, Houston Farmer, Scott Creel, Johnny Usry, Terry Lunsford, Randy Williams, Tim Steele, Zen Hendricks and Gerald Stamps. Arrangements: Perry Funeral Home.
Posted Friday, March 12, 2010
Thomas “Tommy” Jones, 59, Chickamauga
Thomas “Tommy” Jones of Chickamauga died Tuesday, March 9, 2010. He was 59.
He was born in Ft. Payne, Ala. to the late James Thomas and Dovie Jones. He was a member of Noble Church of God and retired from Crystal Springs after 15 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Annette, Margaret and Max Jones.
Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Frances Jones of Chickamauga; sister, Brenda Richardson of Roanoke, Ala.; and two nieces.
Funeral service: Friday, March 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Henry Hampton and Dennis Chambers officiating. Burial: Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, after 3 p.m., Thursday, March 11, all day and Friday, March 12, prior to service at the funeral home. Arrangements: Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Posted Thursday, March 11, 2010
Mildred Louise Hixson, 84, Flintstone
Mildred Louise Hixson of Flintstone died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in a local hospital. She was 84.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a member of Flintstone Baptist Church. Mrs. Hixson was a volunteer for the Chattanooga Red Cross for 15 years and a volunteer worker for many people.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Esther Callahan; brothers, Charles and James C. “Bill” Callahan.
Survivors include husband, Thomas F. Hixson; sisters, Ruth Graham and Barbara Chandler, both of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 12, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Brent Smith and Dennis McNulty officiating. Burial: Burning Bush Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com to share. Visitation: Thursday, March 11, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Dorothy Nell Shaver Davis, 77, Rossville
Dorothy Nell Shaver Davis of Rossville died Monday, March 08, 2010, at her home. She was 77
She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John W. (Bill) Davis of Rossville; sons, Stephen D. Davis of Chattanooga, and John T. Davis of Rossville; daughters, Lisa Roach of Ringgold; Rebecca Pence of Tunnel Hill; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosalie Teat of Red Bank and Billie Doughty of Rossville.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 10, at 12:30 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Ivanell Carlisle, 90, Chickamauga
Ivanell Carlisle of Chickamauga died Monday, March 8, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 90.
Mrs. Carlisle was a member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church and the Golden Agers Sunday school class, and was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Carlisle, daughter, Martha Brown, and brother, George Bettis.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Smokey Bundy of Chickamauga and Donna and Jimmy Frost of Hobe Sound, Fla.; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Annette Carlisle of Chickamauga, Dale and Terry Carlisle of Birmingham, Ala., and Gilbert and Debbie Carlisle of Ringgold; 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and brother, Frank Bettis of Tyler, Texas.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Matt Hall officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, from 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at Parkside Nursing Home for the loving care of their mother. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Randall Alexander Loudermilk, 69, Hixson
Randall Alexander Loudermilk of Hixson, Tenn. died on Monday, March 8, 2010. He was 69.
A native of Ducktown, Tenn., Mr. Loudermilk had been a resident of the Chattanooga area for the past 50 years and was a retired truck driver. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a longtime pool player in the Chattanooga area.
Survivors include his daughters, Susan and Monica Loudermilk; son, Alex Loudermilk; sisters, Cheryl L. Drake and Theresa Burke; two grandchildren.
Funeral service: Friday, March 12, at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Michael Angel officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Thursday, March 11, from 5–8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 580 Lee Highway, Suite 201, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
George Madison “M.G.” Vaughn, 76, LaFayette
George Madison “M.G.” Vaughn of LaFayette died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at a local health care facility. He was 76.
He was a native of Cherokee County, Ala., had lived most of his life in Chattanooga, and had moved to LaFayette in 1993 following his retirement. Mr. Vaughn was a carpenter who had worked for Chris Craft Boats in Chattanooga and also with Currey Contractors. He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed fishing and camping. He was of the Baptist faith and will be missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Louise Vaughn; parents, William and Lucille Vaughn; and four sisters.
Survivors include five children, Velvie Bailey of Valley Head, Ala., Darlene (Terry) Lumpkin of LaFayette, Rickey (P.J.) Vaughn of Cherokee County, Ala., Steve (Charlotte) Vaughn of Chattanooga and Jan Stout of Chattanooga; two brothers; four sisters; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. David Thompson officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 4-8p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Donna Fay Yarbrough, 58, Chattanooga
Donna Fay Yarbrough of Chattanooga died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 58.
A native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga, she was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. & Ruby Kyle.
Survivors include her son, Jamie S. Reveria, Johnny Yarbrough III and David Yarbrough; sister, Marty Short; nephew, Steve Short; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral service: Friday, March 11, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. R.G. Hutchison officiating. Burial: Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sweetwater, Tenn. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sandra Roberson Abney, 66, Ringgold
Sandra Roberson Abney of Ringgold died Monday, March 8, 2010. She was 51.
She was a local artist and was owner of Hollis Gallery and Designers Workshop.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Alice Jones Roberson.
Survivors include her two children, Keith Abney of Decatur and Alyce Sullivan (Jason) of Ringgold; brother, Carl Roberson of Chattanooga; two grandchildren, Julian and Megan; two nephews, Chris and Russell Roberson; and special friend, Charles Morgan of Ringgold.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 11, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, from 4-9 p.m. and Thursday, March 11, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Dorothy Madaris Childress, 86, Rossville
Dorothy Madaris Childress of Rossville died Sunday, March 7, 2010. She was 86.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and a member of Delray Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Childress; and daughters, Peggy Louise Harp and Patricia Sue Spurling.
Survivors include her son, Rev. Ronnie Childress of Rossville; brothers, Melvin Madaris of Ft. Oglethorpe, Bobby Madaris of Mobile, Ala.; sister, Betty Sue Saunders of Rock Spring; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Wednesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Bob Daugherty officiating. Burial: Grand Center Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Delray Baptist Church, 784 Steele Rd., Rossville, Ga., 30741. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Johnnie Dobson, 91, LaFayette
Johnnie Dobson of LaFayette died Monday, March 8, 2010. He was 91.
He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of LaFayette. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a co-owner of Dobbies Super Market with his brother Oliver (Dobbie) Dobson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Emma Brock Dobson; sister Doris Scoggins and brothers Oliver and LeRoy Dobson.
Survivors include his loving wife of of 64 years, Frances Murdock Dobson; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Ronald Underwood; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jane Dobson; sisters, Bernice Brown, Virginia (Sug) Dobson; brother and sister-in-law, William (Bill) and Sammie Dobson, all of LaFayette; sister-in-law, Georgia Dobson of Tenn.; grandchildren, Gerald (Melanie) Underwood, Scott (Lou Rea) Underwood, Holly (Boyd) Greene and Julie (Joe) Psaila; great-grandchildren, Lance, Clayton, Ansley, Bergen and Traven Underwood and Trent Psaila; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mike Peterson, Rev. George Turnipseed and Kenny White officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Gerald, Traven, Scott, Lance and Clayton Underwood, Boyd Greene and Joe Psaila. Honorary pallbearers: nephews. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Shepard Hills Health Care. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Nina Farren Evans, 83, Chattanooga
Nina Farren Evans of Chattanooga died Monday, March 1, 2010, in Mobile, Ala. She was 83.
Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” Evans of Saraland, Ala; daughters, Pat (Dewey) Gass of Harrison, Tenn., and Dottie Hunt of Gainesville, Fla.; grandchildren, Lisa Ledford of Harrison, Tenn., Susan (Mark) Leamon of Harrison and Laura (Shamir) Shahi of Washington, D.C.; great-grandchildren, Kirsten (Kevin) Phillips, Courtney Ledford and Jake Leamon, all of Harrison, Angela (David) Defriece of Sale Creek and Alok Shahi of Washington, D.C.; and great-great-grandchild Dylan Defriece of Sale Creek.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 11:30 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Fred Russell officiating. Burial: Garmany Cemetery, Kensington. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Melvin James Lovsletten, 91, LaFayette
Melvin James Lovsletten of LaFayette died Saturday, March 6, 2010. He was 91.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of LaFayette.
Survivors include daughters, Gloria (Richard) Cordell of LaFayette and Connie Lovsletten of Roseville, Calif.; son, Kenneth Lovsletten of Tustin, Calif.; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Monday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Jim Sailors and John Moore Jr. officiating. Visitation: none. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jay William O’Donnell, 51, Ringgold
Jay William O’Donnell of Ringgold died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 51.
A native of Virginia, he had been a resident of the Ringgold area for the past 40 years. He was an employee of Deakins Automotive and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis and Daisey O’Donnell and Myrtle Love.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Amanda (Wayne) Deskins of Smyrna, Tenn.; stepson, Jamie McGee of Ringgold; parents, John and Bobbie O’Donnell of Ringgold; two sisters, Sherry J. McKinney (Jimmy) of Niota, Tenn., and Mary Lewis (Tony) of Ringgold; brother, James O’Donnell (Nancy) of Ringgold; two grandchildren, Jordan and Norah Jean Deskins; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 10, from 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Ella Jean Parton, 66, Rossville
Ella Jean Parton of Rossville died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. She was 66.
She was a native of Rising Fawn.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Grady Henderson.
Survivors include her mother, Bessie Strickland of Rossville; children, Deborah Tucker of Cartersville, Timothy Mealor of Chattanooga, Belinda Allen of Signal Mountain and Rickey (Stacy) Parton of Ooltewah; son-in-law, Tim Allen; sisters, Nina Hudgins, Sue Ramsey, Rosa Whitley and Martha Higdon; brother, Jay Henderson; grandchildren, Summer, Kerri, Chasity, Aaron, Michael, McKenzie, Wil, Skylar and Chloe; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rosvvile.
Jeffery “Jeff” Sims, 43, Ringgold
Jeffery “Jeff” Sims of Ringgold died Friday, March 5, 2010. He was 43.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia. Jeff was employed with the family business, Sims Sod Farm and Development. He was a graduate and football player of Ringgold High School and Carson-Newman College. During his football career he was part of three national champion football teams, was an all-conference player and made the all-century Team at Carson-Newman College. Jeff was president of the Gridiron Club at Heritage High School. He was an active member of Burning Bush Baptist Church where he was a deacon, a Sunday school leader and a leader in the youth group.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Vera Sims, and Marion Foster.
Survivor include his wife, Bonnie Sims; sons, Luke and Noah Sims of Ringgold; daughter, Madison Sims of Ringgold; parents, Bernard and Janet Sims of Ringgold; brother, Kevin (Betsy) Sims of Chickamauga; sister, Cindy (Perry) Parris of Ooltewah; grandmother, Bessie F. Houston of Ringgold; nieces and nephews, Patrick and Alyson Parris, Mason, Grace and Zane Sims.
Funeral service: Monday, March 8, at 4 p.m. at Parkway Baptist Temple with Pastor Dennis McNulty, Pastor Billy Christol and Greg McCalmon. Burial: Burning Bush Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 7, from 3-9 p.m. and Monday, March 8, from noon- 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Active pallbearer: Greg McCalmon, Joe Callahan, Rodney Holcomb, Dan Wright, Rip Gilbert, Lamar Brown, Todd Hartman, Jay Floyd, Tommy Kelley and Chris Sims. Honorary pallbearers: employees of Sims Sod Farm, members of the Heritage High School Gridiron Club and Heritage High School football coaches. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Burning Bush Baptist Church. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Irene Taylor, 83, Rossville
Irene Taylor of Rossville died Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was 83.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mrs. Taylor was a true prayer warrior, who loved the Lord Jesus and her family very much. She was a longtime faithful member of Wallaceville Baptist Church and was the secretary of the Crusaders Sunday school class for many years. She helped start the Ladies’ Prayer Band and was well-known for the card ministry, adding her original poems to each card. Mrs. Taylor served along with her husband, Richard, on the fellowship committee and youth committee. She also worked in Vacation Bible School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “R.P.” Taylor, parents, Ernest and Nettie Cornelius; brothers James Cornelius and Earl Cornelius; sisters Sybil Kelton, Ruby Moore and Eleise Tilley; nieces Ann Tomberella, Ester Pelosi and Wanda Parsons; nephew Wiley Johnson and cousins W. T. and Lillian Hailey.
Survivors are sons, Ronnie (Brenda) Smith of Kimberling City, Mo., Wayne Taylor of Ringgold, Duane Taylor of Rossville; granddaughter, Rhonda Wynona (David) Jones of Chickamauga; grandson, Chad (Kristi) Smith of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Mikaela and Daniel Jones and Shelby and Sydney Smith; brother, Marshall Cornelius of Hayden, Ala.; sisters, Willie Merriam Johnson, Margaret McGill of Chickamauga and Ann Cornelius of Ooltewah, Tenn; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; granddogs, Sister, Gunther and Prissy.
Funeral service: Sunday, March 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, March 6, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Margaret L. Wooten, 63, Rossville
Margaret L. Wooten of Rossville died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at her residence. She was 63.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Duane Wooten.
Survivors include her daughter, Venus Ogles; sons, Duane and Zagar Wooten; grandchildren, Misty, Kristen, Ashley, Austin, Alexis, Bailey and Denver; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Emma Lee, Linda and Janice; brothers, Wayne, Jackie, Raymond, Tommy and Jerry.
Graveside service: Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Ina Lou Young, 65, LaFayette
Ina Lou Young of LaFayette died Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was 65.
Survivors include sisters, Faye Whaley Darlene Broome and Wanda Pettigrew, both of LaFayette, and Barbara Ford of Ohio; and brother, Glenn Young of LaFayette.
Funeral service: Sunday, March 7, at 4 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mike Peterson officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Friday, March 5, 2010
Helen Lee “Polly” Edgeman, 75, Rock Spring
Helen Lee “Polly” Edgeman of Rock Spring died Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was 75.
She was born August 31, 1934 in Walker County to the late William and Mamie Whaley. She was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church and retired from the Catoosa County School System.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edgar Edgeman, Ed Johnson and Lloyd Dawkins.
Survivors include her children and spouses, Cyclinda Youngblood of Rock Spring, James T. and Janet Edgeman of Naomi, Patricia and Mark Snodgress of Chickamauga and Wayne and Dana Edgeman of Rock Spring; brother and spouse, W.A. and Polly Whaley of Calif.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Saturday, March 6, from 3-9 p.m. and Sunday, March 7, prior to service at the funeral home. Service: Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Mildred “Granny” Fickey, 87, LaFayette
Mildred “Granny” Fickey of LaFayette died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. She was 87.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.L. and Cora Mitchell; son Donald Edward Fickey and 13 sisters and brothers.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Gayle Oliver of LaFayette; son, James R. Fickey of LaFayette; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Chris Oliver and Kenneth Oliver. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Calvin “Cal” Little, 84, Chattanooga
Calvin “Cal” Little, formerly of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. He was 84.
Calvin was born in LaFayette on March 1, 1926. He was a starter for the LaFayette High School football team. After graduating, he served in the United States Army during World War II. After returning home from Germany, Calvin began his life’s occupation as a salesman. He owned and operated several businesses.
Calvin was a member of the Eau Gallie Church of Christ in Melbourne, Fla. During his 20 years in retirement, Calvin was involved in his church as well as helping those in need in his community, and in doing so put others before himself. Calvin was in the Word daily and often encouraged his family to do the same.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Lilly Little, brother James Wallace Little, four stepbrothers and sisters and daughter Debbie Sue Little.
He is survived by his former wife Martha Little, of Spencer, Tenn.; sons, Mike Little of Chattanooga and Scott Little of Palm Bay, Fla.; daughter-in-law Lynn Little of Chattanooga and three grandchildren, Joseph, Joshua and Jessica Little, all of Chattanooga.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrance donations be made to the Eau Gallie Church of Christ, 1079 Sarno Road, Melbourne, Fla. Online guest book is available at www.affuneral.com. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements: South Brevard Funeral Home, Melbourne, Fla.
Bobbie Francis Gregg, 86, Rossville
Bobbie Francis “Granny Bob” Gregg of Rossville died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at her residence. She was a member of New Covenant Baptist Church. Along with her late husband, C. B. Gregg, she owned and operated Gregg Motor Co. on Rossville Blvd. for many years.
Survivors include her children, Rev. William Michael (Sharon) Gregg and Ronnie Ricky Gregg, all of Rossville, and Kimberly Diane (Ronnie) Riddle of Chattanooga; sisters, Betty Johnson and Dora Freeman, both of Rossville; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Sunday, March 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mike Gregg officiating. Burial: Tennessee–Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, March 6, from 2-8 p.m. and Sunday at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Jacqueline Gass Hayes, 63, Montgomery, Ala.
Jacqueline Gass Hayes of Montgomery, Ala., formerly of Duluth, Ga., died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, after living with Alzheimer's disease for many years. She was 63.
Mrs. Hayes faithfully served with her late husband, the Rev. Marion L. Hayes, as a home missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention.
Survivors include her three children, Jeannine (Malcolm) Carmichael of Montgomery, Ala., Edie A. Hayes of Duluth, Ga., and Lamar (Sandra) Hayes of Woodstock; her five grandchildren, Mary Jacque (Casey) Carroll of Birmingham, Ala., Emily (Ethan Babcock) Carmichael of Seattle, Wash., Ashley (Timmy) Halischak, Brittney Hayes and Caroline Hayes, all of Woodstock, and one great-grandson, Aiden Halischak.
Graveside service: Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or a charity of your choice. Visitation: Friday, March 5, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Linda Faye Stinnett, 62, Rossville
Linda Faye Stinnett of Rossville died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in a local hospital. She was 62.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia.
Survivors are her husband of 43 years, Odis Stinnett; daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Glenn of Fort Drum, N.Y.; brothers, Dallas Carter of Chattanooga and Herman Carter of Fort Payne, Ala.; sisters, Dorothy Tudors of Missouri and Wanda Weaver of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Valery and Kelsey Glenn; one stepbrother, Luther Skiles; three stepsisters, Barbara Kelley, Shirley Weaver and Eleanor; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 12-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Joshua Allen Toney, 27, Flintstone
Joshua Allen Toney of Flintstone died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was 27.
He was born in Fort Hood, Texas, and had lived most of his life in Kensington. He enjoyed baseball, basketball and hiking. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mickee Marie Davis Toney; great-grandmother, Dorothy Cody, and an uncle, Jeff Toney.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Bobby and Tammy Toney of Rock Spring; brother, Colby Toney of Rock Spring; sister and brother-in-law, Brandi and Patrick Manning of Flintstone; grandparents, Judy and Thomas Jackson of Chickamauga, Bobby L. Toney of Flat Rock, Ala., Connie Davis of Tunnel Hill and Tommie Swafford of Rock Spring; great-grandfather, James Cody of Canyon City, Colo., and several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visitation: Friday, March 5, from 2–9 p.m., Saturday, March 6, morning prior to the service. Funeral service: Saturday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ronnie Millican officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery Chickamauga. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes-J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Bruce Lamar “Roscoe” Whaley, 18, Ft. Oglethorpe
Bruce Lamar “Roscoe” Whaley of Ft. Oglethorpe died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. He was 18.
Bruce was a senior at Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School. He attended East Ridge Church of God and was active in the Special Olympics. Bruce was an avid racer, having participated in go-kart racing for many years. He was also an avid fan of all types of racing and the Florida Gators.
Survivors include his parents, Susie and John Alday of Tunnel Hill; grandparents, David and Bettye Whaley of Ft. Oglethorpe and Barbara Alday of Tunnel Hill; sister, Tiffani Whaley of Ft. Oglethorpe; special niece, Lilli Davis; stepbrothers, Payne and Phillip Alday; uncles, Larry Whaley, David D. (Debbie) Whaley and Stephen Whaley; and many cousins and friends.
Service: Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Terry Harris officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 2–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Laura May Rose Wilson, 94, Georgetown
Laura May Rose Wilson of Georgetown, Tenn., died Monday, March 1, 2010, at a local nursing home. She was 94.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. She was a former employee of Lovemans/Belk, where she worked for 30 years. She was also a member of Central Baptist Church and a volunteer at Women’s East Pavillion for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Bill” William Wilson; parents, John and Stella Reed Rose; daughter Treasa Wilson; and son, Billy Wilson.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Sherry and Doug Webb of Georgetown, Tenn., and Nancy Wilson of Chattanooga; daughter-in-law, Teena Wilson of East Ridge; one brother, Waymond Rose of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Ken Hartley officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 5, from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Martha Jane Chard, 57, Tunnel Hill
Martha Jane Chard of Tunnel Hill died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Hutcheson Medical Center.
Survivors include her father and mother, James E. and Myrtle Parks of Ringgold; son J.J. Kohlman of Chattanooga; brothers, Ronnie and Lamar Parks of Ringgold; and sisters, Sherry Peters of Tunnel Hill and Linda Templeton of Ringgold.
At Mrs. Chard’s request she was cremated and there will be no services. Arrangements: Jones Funeral Home.
Posted Thursday, March 4, 2010
Nina Farren Evans, 83, Chattanooga
Nina Farren Evans, formerly of Chattanooga, died Monday, March 1, 2010, in Mobile, Ala. She was 83.
Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” Evans of Saraland, Ala.; daughters, Pat (Dewey) Gass of Harrison and Dottie Hunt of Gainesville, Fla.; grandchildren, Lisa Ledford of Harrison, Susan (Mark) Leamon of Harrison, and Laura (Shamir) Shahi of Washington, D.C.; great-grandchildren, Kirsten (Kevin) Phillips, Courtney Ledford and Jake Leamon, all of Harrison, Angela (David) Defriece of Sale Creek and Alok Shahi of Washington, D.C.; and great-great-grandchild, Dylan Defriece of Sale Creek.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 11:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Fred Russell officiating. Burial: Garmany Cemetery, Kensington. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Martha Jane Edwins, 47, LaFayette
Martha Jane Edwins of LaFayette died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. She was 47.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Nellie Barfield; and nephew, Tim Whittenmore.
Survivors include her husband, William Edwins, daughter, Savannah Edwins of LaFayette; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Eddy Bugg, Annie and Raymond Farmer and Pauline and Sam Hogue, all of LaFayette; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Karen Barfield, Rickey Barfield and Randy and Ganeva Barfield, all of LaFayette, and Joe and Ester Barfield of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Ailen Brown; and special friend, Tresa Barfield.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 4, at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. W.C. Pence officiating. Burial: Fairview South Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 3, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.
Ella Jean Parton, 66, Rossville
Ella Jean Parton of Rossville died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. She was 66.
She was a native of Rising Fawn.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Grady Henderson.
Survivors include her mother, Bessie Strickland of Rossville; children, Deborah Tucker of Cartersville, Timothy Mealor of Chattanooga, Belinda Allen of Signal Mtn., and Ricky (Stacy) Parton of Ooltewah; son-in-law, Tim Allen; sisters, Nina Hudgins, Sue Ramsey, Faye Durham, Rosa Whitley and Martha Higdon; brother, Jay Henderson; grandchildren, Summer, Kerri, Chasity, Aaron, Michael, McKenzie, Wil, Skylar and Chloe; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Steve Shaver, 58, Ringgold
Steve Shaver of Ringgold died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Hutcheson Medical Center. He was 58.
He was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother.
Survivors include three brothers, Dale, Frank and Thomas of Ringgold; five children, Stephanie of Green Bay and Winston, Lisa, Shansta and David of Ringgold; and 10 grandchildren.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 3, from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and all day Thursday, March 4. Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Sammy Simmons officiating. Burial: Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Irene Chilcutt Roszell Taylor, 89, Rossville
Irene Chilcutt Roszell Taylor of Rossville died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at a local nursing home. She was 89.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area, she was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lookout Mtn., Ga., where she served as church clerk and treasurer for many years. Irene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard J. Roszell; second husband, Fred Taylor; parents, Vernon and Ella Hampton Chilcutt; son, Howard B. Roszell; son-in-law, William “Bill” Owens; and four brothers, Leon Chilcutt, Artis Chilcutt, V.L. Chilcutt and Clarence Chilcutt.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Owens of Rossville and Sandra and Jerry McDaniel of Jacksonville, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Betty Roszell of Rossville; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Roszell of Ringgold; half-sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and James Skelton of Lookout Mtn.; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Colin Crosen officiating. Burial: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 2, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 3, from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Please make any donations to Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Melvin Wright, 82, Ringgold
Melvin Wright of Ringgold died Monday, March 1, 2010, at his residence. He was 83.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he was a former employee of Synthetic Industries, where he worked for 22 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during W.W. II, and was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ada Brown Wright; 10 sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marie Touchstone Wright of Ringgold; two daughters, Marsha Boyd (Gary Legg) of Ooltewah, and Cathy Johnson (Ricky) of Ringgold; two grandchildren, Kym James (Jon) and Shane Johnson; three great-grandchildren, Logan, Hayden and Chloe James; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. at New Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Henson, Bro. Dewayne Spearman and Dr. Telford Barrett officiating. Burial: New Liberty Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 2, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home and Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Margaret L. Wooten, 63, Rossville
Margaret L. Wooten of Rossville died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at her residence. She was 63.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Duane Wooten.
Survivors include her daughter, Venus Ogles; sons, Duane and Zagar Wooten; grandchildren, Misty, Kristen, Ashley, Austin, Alexis, Bailey and Denver; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Emma Lee, Linda and Janice; brothers, Wayne, Jackie, Raymond, Tommy and Jerry.
Graveside service: Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, March 5, from 11 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Etta B. Clift, 86, Chickamauga
Etta B. Clift of Chickamauga died Monday, March 1, 2010. in a local hospital. She was 86.
She was a native of the Mountain View subdivision community in Rossville before moving to Chickamauga. She was a longtime employee and friend of Robert and Al Fehn of Fehn’s Restaurant. Mrs. Clift was a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John R. Clift; parents, Zura and Grady Douglas, and granddaughter, Teresa Baggett.
Survivors include her children, Fred Branum (Barbara), Margie Scott (Sammie) of Rossville and Barbara Green (Mike) of Chickamauga; sister, Mary L. Brazier of Chattanooga; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside service: Friday, March 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Revs. Marvin Morrison and Jim Bennett officiating. Visitation: Thursday, March, 4, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Gracie Louise Parrish, 80, Chickamauga
Gracie Louise Parrish of Chickamauga died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 80.
Survivors include her five children, who stood by her side until the end: Carolyn (Ed) Nance, Wanda Dyer, Peggy (Robert) Alsop, Richard (Janie) Hall and Debbie (Richard) Howard; numerous grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service: Private. The family would like to give thanks to NHC Ft. Oglethorpe for their care and compassion while Mrs. Parrish was a resident there, to Hospice of Chattanooga for making Mama’s journey painless and peaceful, and to Lane Funeral Home for compassion and guidance before and after her passing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online guest book is available at visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Phillip Anthony Ervin Queen Jr., infant
Phillip Anthony Ervin Queen Jr. died March 1, 2010, at a local hospital in the arms of his loving parents. He was an infant.
He was survived by his parents, Phillip Anthony Ervin Queen Sr. and Angela Denise Smith; sister, Shelby Louise Allene Queen; grandparents; great-grandparents; aunts and uncles; great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
Graveside service: Thursday, March 4, at 11 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Eric Greeson officiating. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, at 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Karl H. Rushing, 57, Rossville
Karl H. Rushing of Rossville died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in a local hospital. He was 57.
He was employed with Procoat Inc. in Chattanooga for 17 years.
Survivors include his wife, Pam Rushing; mom and dad, Era F. and Ethel A. Glenn; sister, Sheilah Mitchell; brother-in-law, Era F. Glenn, III; nieces and nephews, Samantha and Michael McNabb, Tabitha and Jason Smith and Melissa and Garry Trulove; Karla Bolton; two nephews; six great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral service: Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Richard Byers officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 27, from 3-8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28, from 9-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Mary L. Sells, 76, Chattanooga
Mary L. Sells of Chattanooga died on Monday, March 1, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 76.
A native of Jasper, Tenn., Mrs. Sells had spent the many years in the Muncie, Ind., area before returning to Chattanooga seven years ago.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Sells.
Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Galovich of Chattanooga, and Belinda Sue Favors of Anderson, Ind.; brothers, Richard Lofty of Birmingham and Bob Lofty of St. Pittsburg, Tenn.; sisters, Ann Bible and Rose Payne, both of St. Pittsburg; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel. Visitation: Wednesday, March 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book available at visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Carl John Doscher, 62, Lookout Valley
Carl John Doscher of Lookout Valley died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at his residence. He was 62.
He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and was the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal.
Graveside service: Tuesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
James Richard Hilt, 66, Rossville
James Richard Hilt of Rossville died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. He was 66.
He was born in York, Pa., to the late Elwood and Lucy Hilt and had lived in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania for most of his life before moving to the north Georgia area about five years ago. He was a Navy veteran, having served during Vietnam. He was of the Baptist faith and had worked as a restaurant manager for more than 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Hilt of Rossville; son, Michael Steven Hilt of Metter; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne Marie and (Ken) Tyson of Acworth and Linda Ann and (Robert) Begley of Rossville; four brothers, Ralph Hilt of Baltimore, Earl, Clifford and Tommy Hilt all of Fla.; four grandchildren, James and Amanda Begley, and Randy and Patrick Tyson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, Feb. 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 26, from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday, March 1, 2010
George Ray Franklin, 66, Ringgold
George Ray Franklin of Ringgold died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. He was 66.
A lifelong resident of north Georgia, he retired from Shaw Industries after 40 years of service.
Survivors include his mother, Irene Franklin of Ringgold; sisters, Sandra (Lamar) Harris of Ft. Oglethorpe, Susan Franklin of Ringgold and Ellen Mock of Rossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Tuesday, March 2, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with C. G. Griffith officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Monday, March 1, from 5–9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 2, from 1–2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P. O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Jessie June Griffith, 78, Rossville
Jessie June Griffith Rossville died Monday, March 1, 2010, at her residence. She was 78.
She was a lifelong resident of Rossville and a member of the Rossville First Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Griffith was a local historian as well as a genealogist and author of numerous books that were published throughout her life. She was an honorary member of the Local Historical Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Webster Thomas and Bertha Catlett Brandon; husband, Hubert Griffith and sons Richard and Donald Griffith.
Survivors include sons Tony Griffith of Chattanooga and Bruce Griffith of Rossville; daughter, Ann Hughes of Summerville; brother, Ralph Brandon of Rossville; grandchildren, Daniel Griffith, Jeremiah Griffith, Amber Griffith, Stephanie Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Tuwana Commons, Katrina Murphy and Amy Dunn; also several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Wednesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with Rev. Charles Fountain officiating. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Tuesday, March 2, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 3, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Walter Lee Norman, 62, Chickamauga
Walter Lee Norman age 62, of Chickamauga died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. He was 62.
He was born in Ringgold to the late Faye Bartley and Thelma Nichols Norman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served his country during the Vietnam War. While in the U.S. Army he earned the following medals: Good Conduct, Commendation, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign, 2 Overseas Bars, Sharp Shooter M-14 and SP 5 grade.
He was a former employee with Velsicol Chemical and A.D.M. Milling Company. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Rossville. He enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoyed going to classic car shows.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Teresa Joyce Morris Norman of Chickamauga; daughter and son-in-law, Vikki and Scott Sizemore and grandchildren, William, Andrew and Elizabeth Sizemore, all of Flintstone.
Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2–9 p.m., Monday, March 1, from 5–9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 2, morning prior to the service. Funeral service: Tuesday, March 2, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Paul O’Neal and Derrell O’Neal officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Veterans National Cemetery, Chattanooga. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Sybil Marie Porter, 71, Ringgold
Sybil Marie Porter of Ringgold, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. She was 71.
She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.
The daughter of the late Carl and Grace Means McDowell, she was preceded in death by her sisters Katherine Hale and Juanita Hale; and brother C. J. McDowell.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Porter; sons, Donnie (Kim) Porter, Randy Porter and Jimmy (Stacey) Porter; brother, Joe McDowell, all of Ringgold; sister, Dorothy Cobb of Ft. Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Nathan Porter, Jarred Porter, Allison Porter, Taylor Jackson, Amanda Jackson and Coulter Porter, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Tuesday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at Moon–Jones Cemetery with Roger Chapman officiating. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com.
Visitation: Monday, March 1, from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Margaret Crow Stanfield, 78, Ft. Oglethorpe
Margaret Crow Stanfield of Ft. Oglethorpe died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at her residence. She was 78.
A lifelong resident of the Rossville and Ft. Oglethorpe areas, she was retired from Hutcheson Medical Center as the Director of Volunteer Services.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Stanfield.
Survivors include her children, Jimmy (Cheryl) Murdock of Rock Spring, Karen (Doug) Norris, and Jane (Lebron) Simmons, all of Ringgold; grandchildren, Micah (Stefanie) Murdock, Kara Murdock, Rachel (Blake) Hodge, Brooke Norris and Alanah and Taylor Simmons; great-grandchildren, Gage and Emma Murdock; and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Steve Stanfield officiating. Burial: Tennessee–Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Lois Gwendolyn Cash, 74, Centre, Ala.
Mrs. Lois Gwendolyn “Gwen” Cash of Centre, Ala., died Thursday March 11, 2010 in Snellville, Ga. She was 74.
She was a native of Cherokee County, Ala., the daughter of the late Chancellor and Annie Lou Russell. She was a resident of Summerville, Ga. for 47 years before moving to Centre, Ala. Gwen graduated from Georgia Tech and retired from SI Corporation in Chickamauga, where she served in management. She was a member of Perennial Springs Baptist Church in Summerville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Cash; sisters, Ethelene Blair and Dorothy Flaherty; brothers, Clarence Russell, Charles Russell and Norman Russell.
Survivors include her brothers, Bobby Russell of Centre, Ala., Billy Russell and Willburn Russell of Piedmont, Ala.; sisters, Nilmarg Smart of Piedmont, Ala., Joyce Burk, Louise Law and Clara McKinney, of Centre, Ala., and Betty Smith of Snellville, Ga.; several nieces and nephews, and a host of special children and friends.
Funeral service: Sunday, March 14 at 1 p.m. at the Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Alton Stamey and Joel Smith officiating. Burial: Cherokee Memory Garden. Visitation: Saturday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Larry Russell, Greg Hurley, Eddy Smith, Terry Hurley, Jamey Russell, and Tommy Wood. Honorary pallbearers: Ronnie Floyd, Zack Andrews, Bill Elsberry, Houston Farmer, Scott Creel, Johnny Usry, Terry Lunsford, Randy Williams, Tim Steele, Zen Hendricks and Gerald Stamps. Arrangements: Perry Funeral Home.
Posted Friday, March 12, 2010
Thomas “Tommy” Jones, 59, Chickamauga
Thomas “Tommy” Jones of Chickamauga died Tuesday, March 9, 2010. He was 59.
He was born in Ft. Payne, Ala. to the late James Thomas and Dovie Jones. He was a member of Noble Church of God and retired from Crystal Springs after 15 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Annette, Margaret and Max Jones.
Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Frances Jones of Chickamauga; sister, Brenda Richardson of Roanoke, Ala.; and two nieces.
Funeral service: Friday, March 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Henry Hampton and Dennis Chambers officiating. Burial: Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, after 3 p.m., Thursday, March 11, all day and Friday, March 12, prior to service at the funeral home. Arrangements: Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Posted Thursday, March 11, 2010
Mildred Louise Hixson, 84, Flintstone
Mildred Louise Hixson of Flintstone died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in a local hospital. She was 84.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a member of Flintstone Baptist Church. Mrs. Hixson was a volunteer for the Chattanooga Red Cross for 15 years and a volunteer worker for many people.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Esther Callahan; brothers, Charles and James C. “Bill” Callahan.
Survivors include husband, Thomas F. Hixson; sisters, Ruth Graham and Barbara Chandler, both of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 12, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Brent Smith and Dennis McNulty officiating. Burial: Burning Bush Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com to share. Visitation: Thursday, March 11, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Dorothy Nell Shaver Davis, 77, Rossville
Dorothy Nell Shaver Davis of Rossville died Monday, March 08, 2010, at her home. She was 77
She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John W. (Bill) Davis of Rossville; sons, Stephen D. Davis of Chattanooga, and John T. Davis of Rossville; daughters, Lisa Roach of Ringgold; Rebecca Pence of Tunnel Hill; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosalie Teat of Red Bank and Billie Doughty of Rossville.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 10, at 12:30 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Ivanell Carlisle, 90, Chickamauga
Ivanell Carlisle of Chickamauga died Monday, March 8, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 90.
Mrs. Carlisle was a member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church and the Golden Agers Sunday school class, and was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Carlisle, daughter, Martha Brown, and brother, George Bettis.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Smokey Bundy of Chickamauga and Donna and Jimmy Frost of Hobe Sound, Fla.; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Annette Carlisle of Chickamauga, Dale and Terry Carlisle of Birmingham, Ala., and Gilbert and Debbie Carlisle of Ringgold; 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and brother, Frank Bettis of Tyler, Texas.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Matt Hall officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, from 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at Parkside Nursing Home for the loving care of their mother. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Randall Alexander Loudermilk, 69, Hixson
Randall Alexander Loudermilk of Hixson, Tenn. died on Monday, March 8, 2010. He was 69.
A native of Ducktown, Tenn., Mr. Loudermilk had been a resident of the Chattanooga area for the past 50 years and was a retired truck driver. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a longtime pool player in the Chattanooga area.
Survivors include his daughters, Susan and Monica Loudermilk; son, Alex Loudermilk; sisters, Cheryl L. Drake and Theresa Burke; two grandchildren.
Funeral service: Friday, March 12, at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Michael Angel officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Thursday, March 11, from 5–8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 580 Lee Highway, Suite 201, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
George Madison “M.G.” Vaughn, 76, LaFayette
George Madison “M.G.” Vaughn of LaFayette died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at a local health care facility. He was 76.
He was a native of Cherokee County, Ala., had lived most of his life in Chattanooga, and had moved to LaFayette in 1993 following his retirement. Mr. Vaughn was a carpenter who had worked for Chris Craft Boats in Chattanooga and also with Currey Contractors. He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed fishing and camping. He was of the Baptist faith and will be missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Louise Vaughn; parents, William and Lucille Vaughn; and four sisters.
Survivors include five children, Velvie Bailey of Valley Head, Ala., Darlene (Terry) Lumpkin of LaFayette, Rickey (P.J.) Vaughn of Cherokee County, Ala., Steve (Charlotte) Vaughn of Chattanooga and Jan Stout of Chattanooga; two brothers; four sisters; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. David Thompson officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 4-8p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Donna Fay Yarbrough, 58, Chattanooga
Donna Fay Yarbrough of Chattanooga died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 58.
A native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga, she was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. & Ruby Kyle.
Survivors include her son, Jamie S. Reveria, Johnny Yarbrough III and David Yarbrough; sister, Marty Short; nephew, Steve Short; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral service: Friday, March 11, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. R.G. Hutchison officiating. Burial: Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sweetwater, Tenn. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sandra Roberson Abney, 66, Ringgold
Sandra Roberson Abney of Ringgold died Monday, March 8, 2010. She was 51.
She was a local artist and was owner of Hollis Gallery and Designers Workshop.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Alice Jones Roberson.
Survivors include her two children, Keith Abney of Decatur and Alyce Sullivan (Jason) of Ringgold; brother, Carl Roberson of Chattanooga; two grandchildren, Julian and Megan; two nephews, Chris and Russell Roberson; and special friend, Charles Morgan of Ringgold.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 11, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, from 4-9 p.m. and Thursday, March 11, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Dorothy Madaris Childress, 86, Rossville
Dorothy Madaris Childress of Rossville died Sunday, March 7, 2010. She was 86.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and a member of Delray Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Childress; and daughters, Peggy Louise Harp and Patricia Sue Spurling.
Survivors include her son, Rev. Ronnie Childress of Rossville; brothers, Melvin Madaris of Ft. Oglethorpe, Bobby Madaris of Mobile, Ala.; sister, Betty Sue Saunders of Rock Spring; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Wednesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Bob Daugherty officiating. Burial: Grand Center Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Delray Baptist Church, 784 Steele Rd., Rossville, Ga., 30741. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Johnnie Dobson, 91, LaFayette
Johnnie Dobson of LaFayette died Monday, March 8, 2010. He was 91.
He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of LaFayette. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a co-owner of Dobbies Super Market with his brother Oliver (Dobbie) Dobson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Emma Brock Dobson; sister Doris Scoggins and brothers Oliver and LeRoy Dobson.
Survivors include his loving wife of of 64 years, Frances Murdock Dobson; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Ronald Underwood; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jane Dobson; sisters, Bernice Brown, Virginia (Sug) Dobson; brother and sister-in-law, William (Bill) and Sammie Dobson, all of LaFayette; sister-in-law, Georgia Dobson of Tenn.; grandchildren, Gerald (Melanie) Underwood, Scott (Lou Rea) Underwood, Holly (Boyd) Greene and Julie (Joe) Psaila; great-grandchildren, Lance, Clayton, Ansley, Bergen and Traven Underwood and Trent Psaila; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mike Peterson, Rev. George Turnipseed and Kenny White officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Gerald, Traven, Scott, Lance and Clayton Underwood, Boyd Greene and Joe Psaila. Honorary pallbearers: nephews. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Shepard Hills Health Care. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Nina Farren Evans, 83, Chattanooga
Nina Farren Evans of Chattanooga died Monday, March 1, 2010, in Mobile, Ala. She was 83.
Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” Evans of Saraland, Ala; daughters, Pat (Dewey) Gass of Harrison, Tenn., and Dottie Hunt of Gainesville, Fla.; grandchildren, Lisa Ledford of Harrison, Tenn., Susan (Mark) Leamon of Harrison and Laura (Shamir) Shahi of Washington, D.C.; great-grandchildren, Kirsten (Kevin) Phillips, Courtney Ledford and Jake Leamon, all of Harrison, Angela (David) Defriece of Sale Creek and Alok Shahi of Washington, D.C.; and great-great-grandchild Dylan Defriece of Sale Creek.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 11:30 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Fred Russell officiating. Burial: Garmany Cemetery, Kensington. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Melvin James Lovsletten, 91, LaFayette
Melvin James Lovsletten of LaFayette died Saturday, March 6, 2010. He was 91.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of LaFayette.
Survivors include daughters, Gloria (Richard) Cordell of LaFayette and Connie Lovsletten of Roseville, Calif.; son, Kenneth Lovsletten of Tustin, Calif.; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Monday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Jim Sailors and John Moore Jr. officiating. Visitation: none. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jay William O’Donnell, 51, Ringgold
Jay William O’Donnell of Ringgold died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 51.
A native of Virginia, he had been a resident of the Ringgold area for the past 40 years. He was an employee of Deakins Automotive and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis and Daisey O’Donnell and Myrtle Love.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Amanda (Wayne) Deskins of Smyrna, Tenn.; stepson, Jamie McGee of Ringgold; parents, John and Bobbie O’Donnell of Ringgold; two sisters, Sherry J. McKinney (Jimmy) of Niota, Tenn., and Mary Lewis (Tony) of Ringgold; brother, James O’Donnell (Nancy) of Ringgold; two grandchildren, Jordan and Norah Jean Deskins; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, from 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 10, from 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Ella Jean Parton, 66, Rossville
Ella Jean Parton of Rossville died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. She was 66.
She was a native of Rising Fawn.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Grady Henderson.
Survivors include her mother, Bessie Strickland of Rossville; children, Deborah Tucker of Cartersville, Timothy Mealor of Chattanooga, Belinda Allen of Signal Mountain and Rickey (Stacy) Parton of Ooltewah; son-in-law, Tim Allen; sisters, Nina Hudgins, Sue Ramsey, Rosa Whitley and Martha Higdon; brother, Jay Henderson; grandchildren, Summer, Kerri, Chasity, Aaron, Michael, McKenzie, Wil, Skylar and Chloe; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rosvvile.
Jeffery “Jeff” Sims, 43, Ringgold
Jeffery “Jeff” Sims of Ringgold died Friday, March 5, 2010. He was 43.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia. Jeff was employed with the family business, Sims Sod Farm and Development. He was a graduate and football player of Ringgold High School and Carson-Newman College. During his football career he was part of three national champion football teams, was an all-conference player and made the all-century Team at Carson-Newman College. Jeff was president of the Gridiron Club at Heritage High School. He was an active member of Burning Bush Baptist Church where he was a deacon, a Sunday school leader and a leader in the youth group.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Vera Sims, and Marion Foster.
Survivor include his wife, Bonnie Sims; sons, Luke and Noah Sims of Ringgold; daughter, Madison Sims of Ringgold; parents, Bernard and Janet Sims of Ringgold; brother, Kevin (Betsy) Sims of Chickamauga; sister, Cindy (Perry) Parris of Ooltewah; grandmother, Bessie F. Houston of Ringgold; nieces and nephews, Patrick and Alyson Parris, Mason, Grace and Zane Sims.
Funeral service: Monday, March 8, at 4 p.m. at Parkway Baptist Temple with Pastor Dennis McNulty, Pastor Billy Christol and Greg McCalmon. Burial: Burning Bush Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 7, from 3-9 p.m. and Monday, March 8, from noon- 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Active pallbearer: Greg McCalmon, Joe Callahan, Rodney Holcomb, Dan Wright, Rip Gilbert, Lamar Brown, Todd Hartman, Jay Floyd, Tommy Kelley and Chris Sims. Honorary pallbearers: employees of Sims Sod Farm, members of the Heritage High School Gridiron Club and Heritage High School football coaches. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Burning Bush Baptist Church. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Irene Taylor, 83, Rossville
Irene Taylor of Rossville died Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was 83.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mrs. Taylor was a true prayer warrior, who loved the Lord Jesus and her family very much. She was a longtime faithful member of Wallaceville Baptist Church and was the secretary of the Crusaders Sunday school class for many years. She helped start the Ladies’ Prayer Band and was well-known for the card ministry, adding her original poems to each card. Mrs. Taylor served along with her husband, Richard, on the fellowship committee and youth committee. She also worked in Vacation Bible School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “R.P.” Taylor, parents, Ernest and Nettie Cornelius; brothers James Cornelius and Earl Cornelius; sisters Sybil Kelton, Ruby Moore and Eleise Tilley; nieces Ann Tomberella, Ester Pelosi and Wanda Parsons; nephew Wiley Johnson and cousins W. T. and Lillian Hailey.
Survivors are sons, Ronnie (Brenda) Smith of Kimberling City, Mo., Wayne Taylor of Ringgold, Duane Taylor of Rossville; granddaughter, Rhonda Wynona (David) Jones of Chickamauga; grandson, Chad (Kristi) Smith of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Mikaela and Daniel Jones and Shelby and Sydney Smith; brother, Marshall Cornelius of Hayden, Ala.; sisters, Willie Merriam Johnson, Margaret McGill of Chickamauga and Ann Cornelius of Ooltewah, Tenn; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; granddogs, Sister, Gunther and Prissy.
Funeral service: Sunday, March 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, March 6, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Margaret L. Wooten, 63, Rossville
Margaret L. Wooten of Rossville died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at her residence. She was 63.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Duane Wooten.
Survivors include her daughter, Venus Ogles; sons, Duane and Zagar Wooten; grandchildren, Misty, Kristen, Ashley, Austin, Alexis, Bailey and Denver; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Emma Lee, Linda and Janice; brothers, Wayne, Jackie, Raymond, Tommy and Jerry.
Graveside service: Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Ina Lou Young, 65, LaFayette
Ina Lou Young of LaFayette died Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was 65.
Survivors include sisters, Faye Whaley Darlene Broome and Wanda Pettigrew, both of LaFayette, and Barbara Ford of Ohio; and brother, Glenn Young of LaFayette.
Funeral service: Sunday, March 7, at 4 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mike Peterson officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Friday, March 5, 2010
Helen Lee “Polly” Edgeman, 75, Rock Spring
Helen Lee “Polly” Edgeman of Rock Spring died Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was 75.
She was born August 31, 1934 in Walker County to the late William and Mamie Whaley. She was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church and retired from the Catoosa County School System.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edgar Edgeman, Ed Johnson and Lloyd Dawkins.
Survivors include her children and spouses, Cyclinda Youngblood of Rock Spring, James T. and Janet Edgeman of Naomi, Patricia and Mark Snodgress of Chickamauga and Wayne and Dana Edgeman of Rock Spring; brother and spouse, W.A. and Polly Whaley of Calif.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Saturday, March 6, from 3-9 p.m. and Sunday, March 7, prior to service at the funeral home. Service: Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Mildred “Granny” Fickey, 87, LaFayette
Mildred “Granny” Fickey of LaFayette died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. She was 87.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.L. and Cora Mitchell; son Donald Edward Fickey and 13 sisters and brothers.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Gayle Oliver of LaFayette; son, James R. Fickey of LaFayette; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Chris Oliver and Kenneth Oliver. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Calvin “Cal” Little, 84, Chattanooga
Calvin “Cal” Little, formerly of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. He was 84.
Calvin was born in LaFayette on March 1, 1926. He was a starter for the LaFayette High School football team. After graduating, he served in the United States Army during World War II. After returning home from Germany, Calvin began his life’s occupation as a salesman. He owned and operated several businesses.
Calvin was a member of the Eau Gallie Church of Christ in Melbourne, Fla. During his 20 years in retirement, Calvin was involved in his church as well as helping those in need in his community, and in doing so put others before himself. Calvin was in the Word daily and often encouraged his family to do the same.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Lilly Little, brother James Wallace Little, four stepbrothers and sisters and daughter Debbie Sue Little.
He is survived by his former wife Martha Little, of Spencer, Tenn.; sons, Mike Little of Chattanooga and Scott Little of Palm Bay, Fla.; daughter-in-law Lynn Little of Chattanooga and three grandchildren, Joseph, Joshua and Jessica Little, all of Chattanooga.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrance donations be made to the Eau Gallie Church of Christ, 1079 Sarno Road, Melbourne, Fla. Online guest book is available at www.affuneral.com. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements: South Brevard Funeral Home, Melbourne, Fla.
Bobbie Francis Gregg, 86, Rossville
Bobbie Francis “Granny Bob” Gregg of Rossville died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at her residence. She was a member of New Covenant Baptist Church. Along with her late husband, C. B. Gregg, she owned and operated Gregg Motor Co. on Rossville Blvd. for many years.
Survivors include her children, Rev. William Michael (Sharon) Gregg and Ronnie Ricky Gregg, all of Rossville, and Kimberly Diane (Ronnie) Riddle of Chattanooga; sisters, Betty Johnson and Dora Freeman, both of Rossville; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Sunday, March 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mike Gregg officiating. Burial: Tennessee–Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, March 6, from 2-8 p.m. and Sunday at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Jacqueline Gass Hayes, 63, Montgomery, Ala.
Jacqueline Gass Hayes of Montgomery, Ala., formerly of Duluth, Ga., died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, after living with Alzheimer's disease for many years. She was 63.
Mrs. Hayes faithfully served with her late husband, the Rev. Marion L. Hayes, as a home missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention.
Survivors include her three children, Jeannine (Malcolm) Carmichael of Montgomery, Ala., Edie A. Hayes of Duluth, Ga., and Lamar (Sandra) Hayes of Woodstock; her five grandchildren, Mary Jacque (Casey) Carroll of Birmingham, Ala., Emily (Ethan Babcock) Carmichael of Seattle, Wash., Ashley (Timmy) Halischak, Brittney Hayes and Caroline Hayes, all of Woodstock, and one great-grandson, Aiden Halischak.
Graveside service: Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or a charity of your choice. Visitation: Friday, March 5, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Linda Faye Stinnett, 62, Rossville
Linda Faye Stinnett of Rossville died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in a local hospital. She was 62.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia.
Survivors are her husband of 43 years, Odis Stinnett; daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Glenn of Fort Drum, N.Y.; brothers, Dallas Carter of Chattanooga and Herman Carter of Fort Payne, Ala.; sisters, Dorothy Tudors of Missouri and Wanda Weaver of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Valery and Kelsey Glenn; one stepbrother, Luther Skiles; three stepsisters, Barbara Kelley, Shirley Weaver and Eleanor; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 12-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Joshua Allen Toney, 27, Flintstone
Joshua Allen Toney of Flintstone died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was 27.
He was born in Fort Hood, Texas, and had lived most of his life in Kensington. He enjoyed baseball, basketball and hiking. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mickee Marie Davis Toney; great-grandmother, Dorothy Cody, and an uncle, Jeff Toney.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Bobby and Tammy Toney of Rock Spring; brother, Colby Toney of Rock Spring; sister and brother-in-law, Brandi and Patrick Manning of Flintstone; grandparents, Judy and Thomas Jackson of Chickamauga, Bobby L. Toney of Flat Rock, Ala., Connie Davis of Tunnel Hill and Tommie Swafford of Rock Spring; great-grandfather, James Cody of Canyon City, Colo., and several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visitation: Friday, March 5, from 2–9 p.m., Saturday, March 6, morning prior to the service. Funeral service: Saturday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ronnie Millican officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery Chickamauga. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes-J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Bruce Lamar “Roscoe” Whaley, 18, Ft. Oglethorpe
Bruce Lamar “Roscoe” Whaley of Ft. Oglethorpe died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. He was 18.
Bruce was a senior at Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School. He attended East Ridge Church of God and was active in the Special Olympics. Bruce was an avid racer, having participated in go-kart racing for many years. He was also an avid fan of all types of racing and the Florida Gators.
Survivors include his parents, Susie and John Alday of Tunnel Hill; grandparents, David and Bettye Whaley of Ft. Oglethorpe and Barbara Alday of Tunnel Hill; sister, Tiffani Whaley of Ft. Oglethorpe; special niece, Lilli Davis; stepbrothers, Payne and Phillip Alday; uncles, Larry Whaley, David D. (Debbie) Whaley and Stephen Whaley; and many cousins and friends.
Service: Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Terry Harris officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 2–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Laura May Rose Wilson, 94, Georgetown
Laura May Rose Wilson of Georgetown, Tenn., died Monday, March 1, 2010, at a local nursing home. She was 94.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. She was a former employee of Lovemans/Belk, where she worked for 30 years. She was also a member of Central Baptist Church and a volunteer at Women’s East Pavillion for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Bill” William Wilson; parents, John and Stella Reed Rose; daughter Treasa Wilson; and son, Billy Wilson.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Sherry and Doug Webb of Georgetown, Tenn., and Nancy Wilson of Chattanooga; daughter-in-law, Teena Wilson of East Ridge; one brother, Waymond Rose of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Ken Hartley officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 5, from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Martha Jane Chard, 57, Tunnel Hill
Martha Jane Chard of Tunnel Hill died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Hutcheson Medical Center.
Survivors include her father and mother, James E. and Myrtle Parks of Ringgold; son J.J. Kohlman of Chattanooga; brothers, Ronnie and Lamar Parks of Ringgold; and sisters, Sherry Peters of Tunnel Hill and Linda Templeton of Ringgold.
At Mrs. Chard’s request she was cremated and there will be no services. Arrangements: Jones Funeral Home.
Posted Thursday, March 4, 2010
Nina Farren Evans, 83, Chattanooga
Nina Farren Evans, formerly of Chattanooga, died Monday, March 1, 2010, in Mobile, Ala. She was 83.
Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” Evans of Saraland, Ala.; daughters, Pat (Dewey) Gass of Harrison and Dottie Hunt of Gainesville, Fla.; grandchildren, Lisa Ledford of Harrison, Susan (Mark) Leamon of Harrison, and Laura (Shamir) Shahi of Washington, D.C.; great-grandchildren, Kirsten (Kevin) Phillips, Courtney Ledford and Jake Leamon, all of Harrison, Angela (David) Defriece of Sale Creek and Alok Shahi of Washington, D.C.; and great-great-grandchild, Dylan Defriece of Sale Creek.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 11:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Fred Russell officiating. Burial: Garmany Cemetery, Kensington. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Martha Jane Edwins, 47, LaFayette
Martha Jane Edwins of LaFayette died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. She was 47.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Nellie Barfield; and nephew, Tim Whittenmore.
Survivors include her husband, William Edwins, daughter, Savannah Edwins of LaFayette; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Eddy Bugg, Annie and Raymond Farmer and Pauline and Sam Hogue, all of LaFayette; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Karen Barfield, Rickey Barfield and Randy and Ganeva Barfield, all of LaFayette, and Joe and Ester Barfield of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Ailen Brown; and special friend, Tresa Barfield.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 4, at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. W.C. Pence officiating. Burial: Fairview South Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 3, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.
Ella Jean Parton, 66, Rossville
Ella Jean Parton of Rossville died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. She was 66.
She was a native of Rising Fawn.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Grady Henderson.
Survivors include her mother, Bessie Strickland of Rossville; children, Deborah Tucker of Cartersville, Timothy Mealor of Chattanooga, Belinda Allen of Signal Mtn., and Ricky (Stacy) Parton of Ooltewah; son-in-law, Tim Allen; sisters, Nina Hudgins, Sue Ramsey, Faye Durham, Rosa Whitley and Martha Higdon; brother, Jay Henderson; grandchildren, Summer, Kerri, Chasity, Aaron, Michael, McKenzie, Wil, Skylar and Chloe; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Steve Shaver, 58, Ringgold
Steve Shaver of Ringgold died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Hutcheson Medical Center. He was 58.
He was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother.
Survivors include three brothers, Dale, Frank and Thomas of Ringgold; five children, Stephanie of Green Bay and Winston, Lisa, Shansta and David of Ringgold; and 10 grandchildren.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 3, from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and all day Thursday, March 4. Funeral service: Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Sammy Simmons officiating. Burial: Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Irene Chilcutt Roszell Taylor, 89, Rossville
Irene Chilcutt Roszell Taylor of Rossville died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at a local nursing home. She was 89.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area, she was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lookout Mtn., Ga., where she served as church clerk and treasurer for many years. Irene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard J. Roszell; second husband, Fred Taylor; parents, Vernon and Ella Hampton Chilcutt; son, Howard B. Roszell; son-in-law, William “Bill” Owens; and four brothers, Leon Chilcutt, Artis Chilcutt, V.L. Chilcutt and Clarence Chilcutt.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Owens of Rossville and Sandra and Jerry McDaniel of Jacksonville, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Betty Roszell of Rossville; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Roszell of Ringgold; half-sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and James Skelton of Lookout Mtn.; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Colin Crosen officiating. Burial: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 2, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 3, from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Please make any donations to Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Melvin Wright, 82, Ringgold
Melvin Wright of Ringgold died Monday, March 1, 2010, at his residence. He was 83.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he was a former employee of Synthetic Industries, where he worked for 22 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during W.W. II, and was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ada Brown Wright; 10 sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marie Touchstone Wright of Ringgold; two daughters, Marsha Boyd (Gary Legg) of Ooltewah, and Cathy Johnson (Ricky) of Ringgold; two grandchildren, Kym James (Jon) and Shane Johnson; three great-grandchildren, Logan, Hayden and Chloe James; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. at New Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Henson, Bro. Dewayne Spearman and Dr. Telford Barrett officiating. Burial: New Liberty Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 2, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home and Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Margaret L. Wooten, 63, Rossville
Margaret L. Wooten of Rossville died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at her residence. She was 63.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Duane Wooten.
Survivors include her daughter, Venus Ogles; sons, Duane and Zagar Wooten; grandchildren, Misty, Kristen, Ashley, Austin, Alexis, Bailey and Denver; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Emma Lee, Linda and Janice; brothers, Wayne, Jackie, Raymond, Tommy and Jerry.
Graveside service: Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, March 5, from 11 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Etta B. Clift, 86, Chickamauga
Etta B. Clift of Chickamauga died Monday, March 1, 2010. in a local hospital. She was 86.
She was a native of the Mountain View subdivision community in Rossville before moving to Chickamauga. She was a longtime employee and friend of Robert and Al Fehn of Fehn’s Restaurant. Mrs. Clift was a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John R. Clift; parents, Zura and Grady Douglas, and granddaughter, Teresa Baggett.
Survivors include her children, Fred Branum (Barbara), Margie Scott (Sammie) of Rossville and Barbara Green (Mike) of Chickamauga; sister, Mary L. Brazier of Chattanooga; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside service: Friday, March 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Revs. Marvin Morrison and Jim Bennett officiating. Visitation: Thursday, March, 4, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Gracie Louise Parrish, 80, Chickamauga
Gracie Louise Parrish of Chickamauga died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 80.
Survivors include her five children, who stood by her side until the end: Carolyn (Ed) Nance, Wanda Dyer, Peggy (Robert) Alsop, Richard (Janie) Hall and Debbie (Richard) Howard; numerous grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service: Private. The family would like to give thanks to NHC Ft. Oglethorpe for their care and compassion while Mrs. Parrish was a resident there, to Hospice of Chattanooga for making Mama’s journey painless and peaceful, and to Lane Funeral Home for compassion and guidance before and after her passing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online guest book is available at visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Phillip Anthony Ervin Queen Jr., infant
Phillip Anthony Ervin Queen Jr. died March 1, 2010, at a local hospital in the arms of his loving parents. He was an infant.
He was survived by his parents, Phillip Anthony Ervin Queen Sr. and Angela Denise Smith; sister, Shelby Louise Allene Queen; grandparents; great-grandparents; aunts and uncles; great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
Graveside service: Thursday, March 4, at 11 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Eric Greeson officiating. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, at 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Karl H. Rushing, 57, Rossville
Karl H. Rushing of Rossville died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in a local hospital. He was 57.
He was employed with Procoat Inc. in Chattanooga for 17 years.
Survivors include his wife, Pam Rushing; mom and dad, Era F. and Ethel A. Glenn; sister, Sheilah Mitchell; brother-in-law, Era F. Glenn, III; nieces and nephews, Samantha and Michael McNabb, Tabitha and Jason Smith and Melissa and Garry Trulove; Karla Bolton; two nephews; six great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral service: Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Richard Byers officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 27, from 3-8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28, from 9-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Mary L. Sells, 76, Chattanooga
Mary L. Sells of Chattanooga died on Monday, March 1, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 76.
A native of Jasper, Tenn., Mrs. Sells had spent the many years in the Muncie, Ind., area before returning to Chattanooga seven years ago.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Sells.
Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Galovich of Chattanooga, and Belinda Sue Favors of Anderson, Ind.; brothers, Richard Lofty of Birmingham and Bob Lofty of St. Pittsburg, Tenn.; sisters, Ann Bible and Rose Payne, both of St. Pittsburg; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel. Visitation: Wednesday, March 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book available at visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Carl John Doscher, 62, Lookout Valley
Carl John Doscher of Lookout Valley died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at his residence. He was 62.
He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and was the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal.
Graveside service: Tuesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
James Richard Hilt, 66, Rossville
James Richard Hilt of Rossville died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. He was 66.
He was born in York, Pa., to the late Elwood and Lucy Hilt and had lived in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania for most of his life before moving to the north Georgia area about five years ago. He was a Navy veteran, having served during Vietnam. He was of the Baptist faith and had worked as a restaurant manager for more than 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Hilt of Rossville; son, Michael Steven Hilt of Metter; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne Marie and (Ken) Tyson of Acworth and Linda Ann and (Robert) Begley of Rossville; four brothers, Ralph Hilt of Baltimore, Earl, Clifford and Tommy Hilt all of Fla.; four grandchildren, James and Amanda Begley, and Randy and Patrick Tyson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, Feb. 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 26, from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday, March 1, 2010
George Ray Franklin, 66, Ringgold
George Ray Franklin of Ringgold died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. He was 66.
A lifelong resident of north Georgia, he retired from Shaw Industries after 40 years of service.
Survivors include his mother, Irene Franklin of Ringgold; sisters, Sandra (Lamar) Harris of Ft. Oglethorpe, Susan Franklin of Ringgold and Ellen Mock of Rossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Tuesday, March 2, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with C. G. Griffith officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Monday, March 1, from 5–9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 2, from 1–2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P. O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Jessie June Griffith, 78, Rossville
Jessie June Griffith Rossville died Monday, March 1, 2010, at her residence. She was 78.
She was a lifelong resident of Rossville and a member of the Rossville First Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Griffith was a local historian as well as a genealogist and author of numerous books that were published throughout her life. She was an honorary member of the Local Historical Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Webster Thomas and Bertha Catlett Brandon; husband, Hubert Griffith and sons Richard and Donald Griffith.
Survivors include sons Tony Griffith of Chattanooga and Bruce Griffith of Rossville; daughter, Ann Hughes of Summerville; brother, Ralph Brandon of Rossville; grandchildren, Daniel Griffith, Jeremiah Griffith, Amber Griffith, Stephanie Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Tuwana Commons, Katrina Murphy and Amy Dunn; also several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Wednesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with Rev. Charles Fountain officiating. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Tuesday, March 2, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 3, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Walter Lee Norman, 62, Chickamauga
Walter Lee Norman age 62, of Chickamauga died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. He was 62.
He was born in Ringgold to the late Faye Bartley and Thelma Nichols Norman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served his country during the Vietnam War. While in the U.S. Army he earned the following medals: Good Conduct, Commendation, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign, 2 Overseas Bars, Sharp Shooter M-14 and SP 5 grade.
He was a former employee with Velsicol Chemical and A.D.M. Milling Company. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Rossville. He enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoyed going to classic car shows.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Teresa Joyce Morris Norman of Chickamauga; daughter and son-in-law, Vikki and Scott Sizemore and grandchildren, William, Andrew and Elizabeth Sizemore, all of Flintstone.
Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2–9 p.m., Monday, March 1, from 5–9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 2, morning prior to the service. Funeral service: Tuesday, March 2, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Paul O’Neal and Derrell O’Neal officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Veterans National Cemetery, Chattanooga. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Sybil Marie Porter, 71, Ringgold
Sybil Marie Porter of Ringgold, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. She was 71.
She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.
The daughter of the late Carl and Grace Means McDowell, she was preceded in death by her sisters Katherine Hale and Juanita Hale; and brother C. J. McDowell.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Porter; sons, Donnie (Kim) Porter, Randy Porter and Jimmy (Stacey) Porter; brother, Joe McDowell, all of Ringgold; sister, Dorothy Cobb of Ft. Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Nathan Porter, Jarred Porter, Allison Porter, Taylor Jackson, Amanda Jackson and Coulter Porter, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Tuesday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at Moon–Jones Cemetery with Roger Chapman officiating. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com.
Visitation: Monday, March 1, from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Margaret Crow Stanfield, 78, Ft. Oglethorpe
Margaret Crow Stanfield of Ft. Oglethorpe died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at her residence. She was 78.
A lifelong resident of the Rossville and Ft. Oglethorpe areas, she was retired from Hutcheson Medical Center as the Director of Volunteer Services.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Stanfield.
Survivors include her children, Jimmy (Cheryl) Murdock of Rock Spring, Karen (Doug) Norris, and Jane (Lebron) Simmons, all of Ringgold; grandchildren, Micah (Stefanie) Murdock, Kara Murdock, Rachel (Blake) Hodge, Brooke Norris and Alanah and Taylor Simmons; great-grandchildren, Gage and Emma Murdock; and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Steve Stanfield officiating. Burial: Tennessee–Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
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