Stephen Keith Graham, 37, Rossville

Stephen Keith Graham of Rossville died Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was 37.

He was a lifelong resident of the Flintstone area and attended Deliverance Outreach Ministry. He was previously employed with Blue Bird Corporation as a welder for more than 13 years and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very talented middle school football player and never met a stranger. He was a loving and devoted son, husband and father who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Preston Meeks; and step-grandfather, Gordon Wooten.

Survivors include his parents, Steve and Marla Graham of Flintstone; wife, Jamie Graham; three children, Cole and Stone Graham and Camryn Graham all of Rossville; two sisters, Aundrea Couch of Flintstone, and Amber Nicole Graham of Chickamauga; grandmother, JoAnn Cuzzort Wooten of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and grandparents, Harvey Retha and Dorothy Elizabeth Graham of Jasper, Tenn.

Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Adam Howard officiating. Burial: Forest Hills CemeteryVisitation: Thursday, Jan. 31, after 4 p.m., all day Friday and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Ruby Bernice Jones Hilburn, 89, LaFayette

Ruby Bernice Jones Hilburn of LaFayette died Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was 89.

She was preceded in death by husband Gordon Hilburn; daughter, Sandra Maddux; brothers, Wesley Jones, and Franklyn Jones.

Survivors include her daughters, Bernice Cole, Juanita Smith, Samantha McAllister, and Edna Angland, all of LaFayette; son, Clayton Hilburn of Rome; sisters, Peggy Stone, Doris Brown and Frances Fricks; brother, C.L. Jones, all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Lisa Blackmon, Hank Cole, Chris Hill, Sonya Vaugn, Michael Ferguson, Jamie Smith, Amber Stoe; nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Service conducted by Rev. W.C. Pence. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Marcus Logan, Casey Hill, Joe Simmons, Jamie Vaugn, Mike Fogue, Zack Blackmon, and Chade Blackmon.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Robert Matthew Millican, 74, Rock Spring

Robert Matthew Millican of Rock Spring died Sunday January 27, 2013. He was 74.

He was a member and Deacon of Center Grove Baptist Church for 40 years and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed by E. T. Barwick for years, and retired from Shaw Industries.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Millican, Sr. and Ida King Millican; granddaughter, Jewell Nicole Millican; sisters, Edith Cox and Elizabeth Guess; brothers, Fred Millican, Jr., Leon Millican, Johnny Millican, Sr., and Lebron Millican.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dot Colbert Millican of Rock Spring; daughter, Carol Taylor of Rock Spring; sister, Louise Leos of Chicago; grandchildren, Jamal Millican, Christopher Lewis, Gerea Lewis; sister-in-law, Ruth and brother-in-law, John Lewis; sister-in-law, Mildred and brother-in-law James Gilbert; sisters-in-law, Reba Colbert of Rock Spring, and Leola Colbert of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Center Grove Baptist Church. Service conducted by Revs. Chris Hulsey, David Brown and Jim Powell. Burial: McIntyre Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Jan. 28, from 5-9 p.m.

Pallbearers: Calvin Lewis, Christopher Lewis, Donald Gilbert, Scotty Gilbert, Terry Colbert, Barry Colbert, Marty Walker and Matt Kirby. Honorary pallbearers are Mens Literature Class, Trey Sisemore, Terry Gilreath and Tony Ballew.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Brenda M. Kilgore, 70, East Ridge

Brenda M. Kilgore of East Ridge, Tenn., died Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was 70.

She loved gardening, especially her vegetables and flowers. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister and was “Auntie” to all of us and was loved dearly.

Survivors include her son, Arlon Vaughn; three sisters, Cathy Reed Colbert, Connie Renahan and Bea Walker; two grandchildren, Mandi and Dustin Vaughn; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Lookout Mountain.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

James Michael Thompson, 40, Rossville

James Michael Thompson of Rossville died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at his home. He was 40.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth Sharp, and Jesse James and Nonnie Mae Thompson.

Survivors include his wife, Tammy Thompson; mother, Linda Sharp, both of Rossville; father, Jackie (Patti) Thompson, Sr., of Ohio; children, Michael Thompson, Jr., of Pikeville, Matt and Thomas Evett of Rossville; brother, Jackie Thompson, Jr., of Chattanooga, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ed Gravett officiating. Burial: Calvary Gardens in Fort Oglethorpe. Visitation: Thursday, Jan. 31, after 4 p.m., all day Friday, and prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wilson Funeral Homes in care of James Michael Thompson.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral home-Fort Oglethorpe.

James T. Radcliff, 84, Rossville

James T. “Ned” Radcliff of Rossville died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at his home. He was 84.

He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a supervisor at Container Corporation for 17 years and retired as an agent for Prudential Insurance Company. He enjoyed flea marketing and was a member of East Lake Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara K. Radcliff; grandson, Luke Stockhausen; parents, Thomas and Anna Radcliff; and brother, Frank Radcliff.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Peggy Ruth Radcliff; four children, Stephen Radcliff, Sheila (Alan) Stockhausen, Mike (Karen) Radcliff and Gina (Frank) Eller; two step-children, Jeanette (Carlos) Guerrero and Jennifer (Glenn) Schweneker; 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ellen Radcliff; two special friends, Franklin Phillips and Ruby Cobb; and special cousins, Marie Justice, Bob Walden, Teresa Walden and Jackie Odom.

Graveside services: Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 1, from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Tressie Eloise Estus, 71, Trion

Tressie Eloise Estus of Trion died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, in Redmond Regional Medical Center. She was 71.

She was born August 26, 1941, in Trion. She was a member of the Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, was retired from Mount Vernon Mills where she was a member of the Quarter Century Club, and was a member of Senior Citizens Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Paul Estus; and her father and mother, Judson P. and Monteal Dooley Williams.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Greg Latta and Debra and Michael Taylor of Trion, and Marcella and Jose Cabrera of Trenton; her grandchildren, Andy Latta, Ben Latta, Philip Cabrera, Nina Cabrera, and Faith Grace Cabrera; great-grandson, Knox Latta; brother and his wife, Judson and Glenda Williams of Texas.

Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Bud Marteen and Marc Williams officiating. Burial: West Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 1, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be the following gentlemen and they are asked to assemble at the funeral home on the day of the service by 10:30 a.m.: Steve Keith, Kirk Estus, Don Estus, Steve Blevins, Mark Cothran, and Jamie Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers will be all members of the Bethel Memorial Baptist Church and the Senior Center.

Arrangements: Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home, Summerville.

Jean Dodson Armstrong, 81, LaFayette

Jean Dodson Armstrong of LaFayette died Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She was 81.

She was preceded in death by husband, William H. Armstrong; parents, Ovie Lee, and Pearl M. Walker Dodson; sisters, Mae Watkins, Louise Bates; brothers, Paul Dodson, Bud Dodson, and J.W. Dodson.

Survivors include her daughter, Debra Gail Russ and husband Randall of LaFayette; grandchildren, Kelli Garvin and husband Curtis, Amanda Gass and husband, Chris, Danielle Brown and husband Matthew; great-grandchildren, Amber, Allison, Emily, and Mark Gass, Talley, Aniston, and Ivy Brown; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Service by Rev. Ricky Studdard. Burial: Naomi Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Jan. 31, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 4-8 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Cecil Eugene Brown, 82, LaFayette

Cecil Eugene Brown of LaFayette died Wednesday, January 30, 2013. He was 82.

He was preceded in death by sister, Betty Lou Handcock; brothers, Earl Brown, Fred Brown, Charles Brown, and Thomas Brown.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Louise Brown; daughters, Wanda (Terry) Banks, of Dalton, Jane Brown, and Debbie Brown both LaFayette; son, Donald Eugene (Deborah) Brown of Dalton, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Thelma Brown, and Bobbie Jean Brown; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Service conducted by Rev. George Palmer. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 1 fro 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Cary Lamar Hughes, 47, LaFayette

Cary Lamar Hughes of LaFayette died Thursday, January 31, 2013. He was 47.

He was born to the late Evans C. and Earnesteen Laminack Hughes in Fort Oglethorpe on July 12, 1965. He worked as a paramedic for Memorial Healthcare System and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, Red Bank, Tenn., where he served as an usher, played on the church softball team and coordinated the church’s first responder program. In the past he volunteered with Walker County Fire and Rescue and was employed with Hutcheson and Chattooga Emergency Services and Georgia Department of Corrections.

Survivors include his siblings, Ricky N. Hughes, Linda (Dennis) Trundle, all of LaFayette, Jerry Hughes, Vivian (Charles) Crump and Austeen (Ray) Allen, all of Dalton, and David Stacks of Las Vegas; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Center Point Cemetery.

Visitation: Friday, Feb. 1, from 2-9 p.m. and prior to the service Saturday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Dwight Martin officiating.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

James Willard Anderson, 82, Rossville

James Willard Anderson of Rossville died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at his residence. He was 82.

He was a member of Bible Way Baptist Church where he served as a greeter and usher since 1973. He had 22 years of distinguished service with the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He retired from Combustion Engineering as a crane operator. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Boyd and Caroline Oliver; three brothers, and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Deloris Guffey Anderson; sons, James Michael (Anji) Anderson, Currituck of North Carolina, Timothy R. (Cheryl) Anderson of Rossville, and Billy Joe (Sherrie) Anderson of Chickamauga; daughter, Linda (Raymond) Hoffer, of Placedio, Texas; brother, Freddie Joe Anderson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services: Thursday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Vincent Estill officiating. Burial: National Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Bibleway Baptist Church.

Visitation: Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bibleway Baptist Church Building Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.

An online guestbook is availablet at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Raymond Wesley Steele, 62, LaFayette

Raymond "Ray" Wesley Steele of Lafayette died Tuesday January 29, 2013, at his residence. He was 62.

Ray, as his friends and family knew him, was a former employee of Gaither Machine Works, Blossman Gas, and Blue Bird of North Georgia. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and nature lover.

Survivors include his wife Martha Bernard Steele; mother and step-father, Jean and Bob Evans; son and family, Jason , Joya ,MaKayla and Lane Steele; daughter and family, Andrea, Gene, Kaitlyn and Cody Hester; sister, Jeanine Poulos; stepbrother and wife, Rebe and Sandy Evans; stepsister and husband, Jackie and Swing Swinghammer; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date at his home in the woods with family and friends.

Arrangements: Advantage Funeral Cremation Services, Franklin Strickland Pinkard Bryan Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Avenue, (423) 265-4414.

Harrison Thomas Baker, Infant, LaFayette

Infant Harrison Thomas Baker of LaFayette went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 20, 2013.

He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Russell Baker, Ruby Baker, Thomas Claude “T.C.” Langford, and Ona Wallin.

Survivors include parents, Andy and Tori Wallin Baker; brothers, Zeke Sebastian and Jude Baker, both of LaFayette; grandparents, Terrell and Susan Baker of Trion, Larry and Kay Wallin of LaFayette; great-grandparents, Nell and Glenn Thomas of Trion, Ross and Linda Evitt of Lafayette, Patricia Langford of Rock Spring, and Dewey Wallin of Dalton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Graveside service: Wednesday, Jan. 30, at noon in the Hall Cemetery. Service conducted by Rev. Mike Wallin and Bishop Phillip Minter. Burial: Hall Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 5-8 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Stephen “Jeff” Mills, 40 , LaFayette

Stephen “Jeff” Mills of LaFayette died Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was 40.

He was a member of the Habor Lights Baptist Church of LaFayette, where he was known to some as the “Candy Man.”

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Edna Ruth Mills, John W. and Inez Hughes.

Survivors include his wife Donna Mills; daughters, Erica Mills of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Cheyenne Mills of Chatsworth; step-daughter, Chastity (Rusty) Cooper of LaFayette; stepson, Corey Fair of LaFayette; mother, Viola (Billy) Trammell of LaFayette; father Robert Mills of Dalton; grandfather, Billy Mills; sisters, Edna (Lonnie) Watkins of Chatsworth, and Haylee Mills of Dalton; brother, Tim Mills of LaFayette; grandchildren, Gabe Cooper, Peyton Cooper, and Cainan Cooper; Aunt, Trisha Simmons, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. at Harbor Lights Baptist Church. Service conducted by Revs. Jim Powell and Marshall Kellett. Burial: Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 6-9 p.m.

Pallbearers: Marshall Kellett, Burger Powell, Rusty Cooper, Corey Fair, Travis Mills, and Timothy Mills.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Betty Catherine Atkins Mullis, 74, LaFayette

Betty “Rosebud” Catherine Atkins Mullis of LaFayette died Friday, January 25, 2013. She was 74.

She was preceded in death by husband, James W. Mullis; daughter, Betty Sue Goodman; infant son, James W. Mullis, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Snyder, Annie Mae Copeland, Betty Sue West, and Demple Snyder; parents, Wiley and Viola Carmen Atkins.

Survivors include sons, James D. Mullis, Sr. and wife Darlene, Rickey L. Mullis and wife Betty, all of LaFayette; brother, Alford Atkins, of Folkston; 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Sunday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. David Rayburn. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 26, from 6-9 p.m.

Pallbearers: David Owensby, Curtis Frashier, Cliff Frashier, Joey Thornton, Donald Wrape, and Shan Owensby.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Macklen Leroy Schrader, 68 , LaFayette

Macklen Leroy Schrader of LaFayette died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was 68.

Survivors include his daughters, Barbara Bradley of LaFayette, Tracey and husband James Williams of Lookout Mountain; son, Faron and wife Anita Schrader of LaFayette; sisters, Louise and husband Carl Bowers of Chickamauga, and Lorene Wilson of Atlanta; brother, Frank and wife Laura Schrader of LaFayette; grandchildren, Shenna Bradley, Lance Bradley, Lacreasha Simmons, Lashaya Voiles, Dustin Williams, Jonathan Schrader, and Kayley Schrader; great-grandchildren, Neveah Simmons, and Mitchelle Simmons; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside service: Saturday, Jan. 26, at noon Central Standard Time at the Mount Homes Church Cemetery, Ider, Ala. No visitation.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Jeanette Girard Fleming, 99 , Ringgold

Jeanette Girard Fleming of Ringgold died Friday, January 25, 2013. She was 99.

A resident of the north Georgia area for the past 25 years, she was a member of Salem Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Madeline DesMares Girard.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Monday, Jan. 28, at Payne’s Chapel Cemetery in Flat Rock, Ala.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Jimmie Lee Kisor, 80 , Rossville

Jimmie Lee Kisor of Rossville died Thursday, January 24, 2013, in a local hospital. He was 80.

He was a native of Centre, Ala., and had lived in Rossville for the past 54 years. He was employed as a welder with Combustion Engineering and retired with 30 years of service. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church for 54 years where he served as a deacon and on various committees throughout the years, and he was a member of the Harvesters Sunday School class. He was a U.S. Army veteran where he served during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Boilermakers Union #656. His passions in life were God, church, family, Alabama football, the Atlanta Braves, and working in his yard.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ruby Jo Kisor; brother, Emmit Kisor; sister, Lela Belle Broom; and parents, John and Hazel Kisor.

Survivors include his children, Larry (Sharon) Kisor, Cindy Morris, all of Rossville, and Gregg (Christy) Kisor of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Allison Kisor, Scott Kisor, Emily Kisor, Cassie Morris and Abby Kisor; brothers, Jack Kisor, Gadsden, Ala., and Bill Kisor, Centre, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Jim Bennett and David Pickard officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with military honors. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 26, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Members of the Harvesters Sunday School class and deacons of Fairview Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family wishes to thank Drs. Selmon Franklin and James Holback for the special care given over the years and his neighbor Sonny Tucker, and good buddy, Ronald Ellis, for being such great friends.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Elizabeth Betty Ellis, 85, Ringgold

Elizabeth Betty Ellis of Ringgold died Thursday, January 24, 2013, at a local hospital. She was 85.

She was born on January 14, 1928, was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Ringgold area and was of the Baptist faith. Her passions in life were fishing and working in her flower garden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Conley Ellis; and son, Elbert LeBron “Butch” Gatlin.

Survivors include her children, Patsy Walker of Harrison, David Friar of Chattanooga, and Bill Friar of Ringgold; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services: Monday, Jan. 28, at 1p.m. at the Head Springs Cemetery in Valley Head, Ala., with David Walker, II, officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 27, from 3-8p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Gladys Lynn Amos, 81 , Rossville

Gladys Lynn Amos of Rossville died Saturday, January 26, 2013. She was 81.

She was born in Henegar, Ala., to the late, Lee Roy and Ardell Jones, but had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of the Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church. She was previously employed with Plain and Fancy Florist as well as Chickamauga Florist for many years and enjoyed yard work and gardening. She loved spending time with her church family, as well as her grandchildren and absolutely loved babies. She was always very caring and nurturing to anyone she met and was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Amos, Jr.; son, James Ricky Amos; brother, Ray L. Jones and great-granddaughter, Hannah Maria Smith.

Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Karen Amos Smith of Rossville; four grandchildren, Gerald Smith, Andrea Bowman, Kristie Shavers and Steven Smith; seven great-grandchildren, Jessica Alexander, Amber Rose, Coty Bowman, Julia Elizabeth Smith, Emily Smith, Morgan Shavers and Chase Smith; and five great-great-grandchildren, Caylie Harrell, Wesley Rose, Ansleigh Rose, Sophia Bowman and Cameron Alexander.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Jan. 28, after 5 p.m., all day Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

James William Nickens, 57 , Chickamauga

James "Jimmy" William Nickens of Chickamauga died Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was 57.

He had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of his life before moving to Chickamauga a few years ago. He loved to barbecue and enjoyed cooking for others; he also loved music, bonfires and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Nickens; two brothers, Mike and David; and two sisters, Patsy and Susie.

Survivors include his mother, Billie Ruth Nickens of Kingsport, Tenn.; his loving wife of 39 years, Gail Johnson Nickens of Chickamauga; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and (JR) Patten of Ringgold; son, Chris of Fort Oglethorpe; three brothers, Kendall Nickens of Fayetteville, Tenn., and Mark and Richard Nickens both of Kingsport, Tenn.; sister, Vikki Brooks of East Ridge, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Samantha, Christiane and Austin; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Patrick John Boyle, Sr., 60 , Ringgold

Patrick John Boyle, Sr., of Ringgold died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at a local hospital. He was 60.

He was a native of Detroit, Mich., had lived several years in San Diego, Calif., and the past 30 years in the Chattanooga and Ringgold area. He was a United States Air Force veteran, a Mason F&AM, and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was currently employed with Curbs Plus, Inc., in Rossville and had also worked for Custom Curb in Chattanooga. He was quick-witted and was a bit of a daredevil having enjoyed rock climbing, hang gliding, and sky diving. He loved to push the limits and he loved life, living it to its fullest. He also loved his family and would always lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Boyle; and brother, Daniel Boyle.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Boyle; two sons, Patrick John Boyle, Jr., and his wife Denise of White Lake, Mich., and Joseph Edward Boyle of Chattanooga; mother, Viola Boyle of Detroit, Mich.; brothers, Michael, Joseph, Victor, Mark, Richard, and Thomas Boyle; sisters, Penny Kuchta, Mary Artrip, Susan “Suzy” Morrison, and Kathleen “Kaki” Pate; three grandchildren, Joseph Edward Boyle, II, Thomas Patrick Boyle, and Christian Kenneth Boyle; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services: Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 2p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Gladys Myrl Hulgan Harris, 88 , Fort Oglethorpe

Gladys Myrl Hulgan Harris of Fort Oglethorpe died Thursday, January 24, 2013, in a local hospital. She was 88.

She was a native and longtime resident of Valley Head, Ala., and had lived in Fort Oglethorpe since 1982. She retired from American Lava following 30 years of service and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She loved to travel and enjoyed her time with the Keenagers at First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Mitchell Hulgan and Thomas Andrew Harris; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Trecia (Roy) Thompson of Fort Oglethorpe, and Kathy Mayes of Rossville; brother, Cecil Otto, Valley Head, Ala.; grandchildren, Payton and Jeff Mayes; great-granddaughters, Jadyn and Zoe Mayes; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Jan. 27, at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joel Jenkins officiating. Burial: Head Springs Cemetery, Valley Head, Ala. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 26, from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is availablet at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Rosena Wilborn, 93, Ringgold

Rosena (Rose) Wilborn of Ringgold died Saturday, January 26, 2013. She was 93.

She was a native of Sylvania and has lived in the north Georgia area for more than 70 years. She was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church for more than 40 years where she attended the Auditorium Sunday School Class, East Lake Seniors and the Red Hats.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Solie Bragg and Prentis Pete Wilborn.

Survivors include her son, Bobby (Dora) Wilborn of Ringgold; daughter, Virginia ( Stanley) Murdock of Grove Oak, Ala.; grandchildren, Heather (Steve) Whitmire, Stacey (Clint ) Travis and Bobbie (David ) Quant; great-grandchildren, Wesley Whitmire, Trace Whitmire and David (DJ) Quant, II.

Funeral services: Monday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Danny Henson officiating. Burial: Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the Screven County Memorial Park Cemetery, Sylvania, at 1 p.m. Visitation: Monday, Jan. 28, from noon-4 p.m. the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to New Liberty Baptist Church 923 Graysville Road, Ringgold, GA 30736.

An online guestbook is available at: Heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Charles Blaylock, 87, Rossville

Charles “Charlie” Blaylock of Rossville died Friday, January 25, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87.

He was born November 29, 1925, in Chattanooga. He had lived most of his life in the north Georgia area.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin D. Blaylock; mother, Lillian R. Blaylock; and a brother, William Clark Blaylock.

Survivors include his loving wife of almost 70 years, Mary Durham Blaylock; son, Gary (Charmian) Blaylock of Chickamauga; daughters, Gail (Cloyd) Bell of Sale Creek, Tenn., Brenda Linderman of Rossville, and Lynn (Stuart) Shankles of Rossville; six grandsons and one granddaughter, Paul (Shantel) Blaylock of Chickamauga, David (Stacey) Blaylock of Chickamauga, Tim (Yolanda) Bell of Bakewell, Tenn., Becky (Marty) Shadoan of Somerset, Ky., Mike (Michelle) Linderman of Graysville, Tenn., Chris (Christina) Linderman of Rossville, and Darrell (Tiffney) Shankles of Chickamauga; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild on the way.

Funeral services: Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Haynes officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Chattanooga.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Mary Joy Smith Powell, 85, Ringgold

Mary Joy Smith Powell of Ringgold died Monday, January 28, 2013. She was 85.

A native of South Pittsburg, Tenn., she has lived in the Ringgold area for the past 25 years. She was a former employee of Cutter Laboratory where she worked for 16 years, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Ruth Sunday school class at Parkway Baptist Temple.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Max Powell; and parents, James Smith and Maggie Johnson Smith Martin.

Survivors include her caregiver, Gladys Johnson of Rossville.

Graveside service: Thursday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 1:30-5 p.m. and Thursday until the funeral hour, at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Lloyd Brown, 86

Lloyd Brown died Sunday, January 27, 2013, after an extended illness. He was 86.

Proud of his family's soldiering since the Revolutionary War, he enlisted April 30, 1946, on his 18th birthday, joining the 10th infantry H Company where he received his combat infantryman badge and three major campaign stars. Fighting as a machine gunner through the Ardennes, numerous Rhineland crossings, Austria, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia, he also fought as part of Patton's 5th Infantry during the "Battle of the Bulge," receiving a meritorious unit, several expert, and award citations. In Austria, Leland Bell of Clayton, he and two others captured 30 German soldiers when they was lost but convinced the high school English teacher they were surrounded, for which they were nominated for the Bronze Star. He worked in the Pentagon awaiting deployment to the Pacific when the war ended. His first cousin and best friend, C.L. Leigh, who also served under Patton, drove him back from Fort McPherson into civilian life, Carson-Newman College and a marriage to Audrey Christian, his high school sweetheart. Working for a decade at the U.S. Postal Service in Rossville, as Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee he mortgaged his first home in order to help build Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist. He worked hard issuing bonds to build the new church, also serving as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. In 1962, he became a Special Agent with the Intelligence Division of the U.S. Treasury in Atlanta where he traced organized crime from the Northeast into the South, prosecuting major crime figures for tax evasion. He received numerous Special Achievement Awards for celebrated cases. Trained with the Secret Service in Washington he also participated in several historical details. Having received his Juris Doctorate and becoming a member of the American Bar Association in 1974, he retired from the IRS and practiced law in Atlanta and north Georgia, soon returning close to the Chickamauga Battlefield, home to his Kelly, McDonald, and Brotherton family farms. He tirelessly served his community: Commander of VFW Post #5257; numerous Kiwanis awards during his 50-year active participation, (including Kiwanian of the Year in 1998), serving as trustee for several institutions, and a popular speaker for almost every major civic organization in downtown Chattanooga. Grateful for the New Testament given him as a PFC (private first class), he frequently witnessed for and worked at numerous Gideon Society events. He was selected as Catoosa County's "Veteran of the Year" for his life-long service to his nation. Returning to the church he had helped build, he was active in several building campaigns as well as many other roles, including his involvement with his beloved Builders Class.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Audrey C. Brown; sisters, Evelyn Morgan (Cad) and Dathyne Covington; his daughter, Christian B. Cundiff (Gary); his granddaughters, Heather Schmidt (Mike) and Caitlin Anne Cundiff; his great-grandson, Luke Michael Schmidt; niece, Kay (Tim) King; and grand-niece, Kelly (Chris) Nott and great-nephew, Morgan King,.

Funeral services: Thursday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jason Thomas officiating. Burial: National Cemetery . Visitation: Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Marie Arlene Durham Shelby, 80 , LaFayette

Marie Arlene Durham Shelby of LaFayette died Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was 80.

She was born to the late Frances and O’Dessie Lee Durham on January 25, 1933, in Henagar, Ala., and she was a faithful member of New Harvest Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Dub” Shelby and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include three children, Earl Shelby of Chatsworth, James Shelby of Hardwick and Wanda Shelby of LaFayette; two stepchildren, William Arthur Shelby, Jr. of Summerville and Brenda Erwin of LaFayette; brother, Wilburn Durham of Chickamauga; four grandchildren, Tammy Simmons, William Shelby, Michelle Wilson and Laura Shelby; and three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 27, from 4-9 p.m. and Monday prior to the service in the funeral home chapel.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette Chapel.

Dexter Leon Hogsed, 53 , Rossville

Dexter Leon Hogsed of Rossville died Thursday, January 24, 2013. He was 53.

He was born in Elijay to the late Farrell and Annie Ruth Hogsed, but has lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 35 years, Nancy Taylor Hogsed, and daughter, Candise Hogsed, both of Rossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Cliff and (April) Hogsed of Chickamauga and Wayne and (Hollie) Hogsed of Fort Oglethorpe; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and (Mary) Hogsed of Elijay, Billy and (Lilla) Hogsed of Fairmont and Michael and (Lisa) Hogsed of Dalton; sisters and brother-in-law, Gwen and (Rick) Holcomb and Pam Johnson all of Elijay; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Nancy Taylor; sisters-in-law, Tammy and (Brian) Thomason, B.J. and (Greg) Jetter and Angerleak and (John) Kile; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. in funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Brandon officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 27, after 1 p.m., all day Monday and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Richard William Freshour, 87 , Rossville

Richard William Freshour of Rossville died Friday, January 25, 2013. He was 87.

He was born to the late Robert William and Glennabell Whip Freshour in Columbus, Ohio, and has been a resident of Rossville for eight years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe and served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Esther Freshour; children, Barney (Tammy) Freshour of Albet Lea, Minn., Richard (Laura) Freshour of Clermont, Fla., and Linda (Mike) Ellis of Fort Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Katie, Nathan, Alina, Richard, Monica, Melanie and James; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Rylee, J.T., Christian and Brianna; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Jack Smith officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Chattanooga at www.hospiceofchattanooga.org or Alzheimer's Association at www.Alz.org.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.

Leroy Castleberry, 82, Rossville

Leroy "Chuck" Castleberry of Rossville died Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He was 82.

He had lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Tennessee American Water Company in 1986 after more than 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted dad and pawpaw who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lucy Castleberry; and brother, Glen Castleberry.

Survivors include his loving companion of 45 years, Helen Helton of Rossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and (Larry) Parton of Chickamauga and Pam and (Gary) Ball of Rossville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Grace and (Martin) Shrader of Trenton and Jean and (Charles) Stone of Boynton; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and (Betty) Castleberry of Rising Fawn; three grandchildren, Tara and (Daniel) Byer, Amy Ball and Jason and (Jenny) Parton; three great-grandchildren, Katie Fowler, Courtney Parton and Jacob Byer; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 26, after 6 p.m., all day Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Donna Alexander, Billie Jean Hunter, Rosie Neal, Julie Williams, Matt Brown, Emily Dunn, Kathleen Forrester and Michelle Wycuff and Hospice for their care and compassion for Mr. Castleberry.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Lorraine Armes, 78, Fort Oglethorpe

Lorraine Armes of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was 78.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and loved her dogs. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nina Robinson; husband, Bob Armes; and stepson, Bobby Armes.

Survivors include her son, Tim Vint of Fort Oglethorpe; two grandchildren, Hannah Vint and (Coby Jarrett) and Brandon Vint and (Amber Swafford); two great-grandchildren, Kolten Jarrett and Kinzie Jarrett; and her best friend, Barbara Poole.

Funeral services: Saturday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Saturday, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial: Monday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m., at Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsboro, West Virginia.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Dolores Alva Coombs Johnson, 94, Ringgold

Dolores Alva Coombs Johnson of Ringgold died Thursday January 24, 2013. She was 94.

A resident of the north Georgia area for 68 years, she was born in Bonne Bay, Newfoundland, Canada. She loved holding babies, knitting, gardening and sharing stories of her homeland, Newfoundland. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church for over 65 years and loved her Sunday School Class, the Mary Ruth Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Johnson; parents, Thomas and Anna Moriah Butts Coombs; brothers, Wallace and Charles Coombs; sisters, Myrtle Parsons and Mary Neville; and grandson, Damon Southerland.

Survivors include her sons, Tommy (Phyllis) Johnson of Ringgold, and Randy (Connie) Johnson of Lula; daughters, Deanna (Cecil) Lockett of Mars Hill, N.C., Karen (Paul) Westbrook of Jasper, Tenn., Eudene Hannah of Ringgold, and Pam (Ronnie) Southerland of Ringgold; sister, Georgia Gilliam of Newfoundland; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Revs. Steve Sullivan and Danny Henson officiating. Burial: Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Jan. 25, from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Betty Johnson Brooks, 81, Chickamauga

Betty Johnson Brooks of Chickamauga died Friday, January 18, 2013. She was 81.

She has been a resident of Chickamauga and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church since 1952. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Arnold Johnson; second husband, John W. Brooks; daughter, Paula Carter; and sisters, Maxine Gillilan, Lorraine Ashworth and Frances Morgan.

Survivors include her daughters, Pam (Lamar) Thomas of Chattanooga and Karen Johnson of Hixson; brother, Rev. James Braddy of Trion; grandchildren Kimberlee Carter, Jared (Mandi) Powell and Corey Jewell; great-granddaughters, Emma Powell and Chloe Teague; sisters-in-law, Virginia Barkley of Summerville and Elizabeth Johnson of Chickamauga; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, Jan. 21, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Revs. Lee Griggs and Reed Wright officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 20, from 2-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Rosewood Assisted Living for their love and superb care for Betty and her family.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-Chickamauga Chapel.

Cloee Briana Lashey Clowdus, 5, Rossville

Cloee Briana Lashey Clowdus of Rossville died Sunday, January 20, 2013. She was 5. She loved everyone and was loved by everyone who knew her.

Survivors include her parents, Rebecca Wright, Jeremy Clowdus; siblings, Trey Pittman, Maleigha Clowdus, Jeremy Clowdus, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Shirley Wright; paternal grandparents, Evie (Ron) Karnes all of Rossville, Jerry (Dora) Clowdus of Lafayette; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Graveside services: Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Jan. 21, from noon-4 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wilson Funeral Homes care of Cloee Clowdus-Puryear funeral services.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Cora Lee Roberts, 82, Rossville

Cora Lee Roberts of Rossville died Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at her home. She was 82.

She was a resident of Rossville since 1970, and was of the Church of Christ faith. She was a former employee of the Catoosa County School System and she enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Roberts; son, Frankie Roberts; and eight brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Tony (Marilyn) Roberts, Steve Roberts, Polly (Tim) Carter and Diane Martin; sister, Jane (Wayne) York; brother, Jim Savage and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, Jan. 24, at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe Brown officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour in the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Anna Louise Fowler Garner Murray, 69, Chickamauga

Anna Louise “Lou Ann” Fowler Garner Murray of Chickamauga died Tuesday, January 22, 2013. She was 69.

She was born in Chickamauga to the late Ernest and Anna Victorine Bradley Fowler. She was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and was an active member of Mountain View Church of Christ. She enjoyed her family and will be remembered for her contagious smile, friendly personality, and inspiring and always positive disposition. She was a homemaker and had also worked at Northwestern Technical College where she worked with the adult literacy program.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Fowler.

Survivors include her husband, James Murray; son, Richard “Rick” Garner both of Chickamauga; daughter and son-in-law, Kathrine Renee Murray (Steven) Rosenbaum of Wilton, Conn.; step-sister, Ernestine Gambrell of Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren, Rocky and Tammy Garner, David and Daniel Rosenbaum; great-grandchildren, Shiann, Xane, Stephen, Karrie and Sean; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Minister Dick Hillis officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens, LaFayette. Visitation: Thursday, Jan. 24, from 5-9 p.m. and 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday until the service.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga Chapel, Chickamauga.

Alma Bunch, 73, Fort Oglethorpe

Alma Bunch of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was 73.

She was a member of Memorial Baptist Tabernacle, retired from Mohawk Industries and was one of 12 children. She loved creating makeshift inventions, sewing, picnics, traveling, playing cards, telling stories and making people laugh.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilford Bunch, Sr.; son, Jimmy Bunch; parents, Evy and Mary Viola Sadler, several brothers, a sister and one stepchild.

Survivors include three daughters, Carol (Andy) Stevens, Cindy (Dennis) Alexander and Becky (Casey) Parker; three stepchildren; three brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, Jan. 21, at noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Samuel Riggs officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 20, from 3-8 p.m. in the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Kate Louise Smith, 94, Rossville

Kate Louise Smith of Rossville died Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was 94.

She was a native of Signal Mountain and had lived in the Chattanooga and Rossville areas most of her life. She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Chickamauga. Her passions in life were God, family and enjoying her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton “Smitty” Smith; parents, James and Ollie Mae Vandergriff; two sisters, Mildred Taylor and Irene Payne; and brother, Melton Vandergriff.

Survivors include her children, Marlene Gentry of Rossville, Patricia Henshaw of Rossville and Leon Smith of Chattanooga; four grandchildren, Chuck Gentry, Sherri Gentry, Wendy Stone and Greg Henshaw; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Sunday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Harold Taylor officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 19, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Louie Frank Stevenson, 56, Rome

Louie Frank Stevenson of Rome died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at his residence. He was 56.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Stevenson; and one sister, Joyce Lee Jonga.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Puckett Stevenson of Rome; son, Louie Frank Stevenson, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Patricia Gray and Kate Burkhalte; mother, Katherine Stevenson of LaFayette; two sisters, Martha (David) Allen of Jonesboro; and Charlotte (John) Grier of Surprise, Ariz.; one brother, Rudell Stevenson of Tampa, Fla.; uncle, William Shoemaker of Naples, Fla.; dog, Ben; a host of nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 224 Dunwoody Road, LaFayette, with Pastor Rheubin M. Taylor officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memorial Gardens. Visitation: one hour before the service.

An online guestbook is available at: willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Timothy Lopez, infant

Timothy Lopez, infant son of Cristobal and Juana Lopez, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013.

Graveside services: Monday, Jan. 21, at 2:30p.m. at the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Visitation: Monday from noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is availablet at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Cyler Ayden White, infant, Fort Oglethorpe

Cyler Ayden White, infant, of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, January 18, 2013.

He was preceded in death by several great-grandparents.

Survivors include his parents, Hunter and Tiffany White of Fort Oglethorpe; brother, Harley White of Fort Oglethorpe; maternal grandparents, Chuck and Lynn Hamm of Fort Oglethorpe; paternal grandparents, Debbie Holloway and Oscar White both of Dalton; maternal great-grandmothers, Linda Lingerfelt of Rossville, Janet Taylor of Chattanooga; paternal great-grandmothers, Mary Butler of Clarksville, Agnus White of Tunnel Hill; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Gardens Cemetery in Fort Oglethorpe with Rev. Eddie Frye officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 22, after 5 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Raymond Oscar Wallace, 78, Fort Oglethorpe

Raymond Oscar Wallace of Fort Oglethorpe died Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was 78.

He was born in Chattanooga to the late William Edward and Geneva Kathryn Wallace.

Raymond was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Chattanooga.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Wallace; son, Robert Wayne Wallace; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his sons, John and Michael Wallace both of Rossville; siblings, Carl Wallace of Hixson, Ronald Wallace and Linda Hale both of Ringgold, David Wallace of Rossville, Brenda Brown of Benton, Tenn., Patricia Shaw and Rana Cross both of Florida; granddaughter, Amber Bean; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Bro. Bob McCoy officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-East. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 20, after 5 p.m., all day Monday, and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Leonard Lee Quarles, 66, Chattanooga

Leonard Lee Quarles of Chattanooga died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at a local health care facility. He was 66.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was a member of the Rossville Baptist Tabernacle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Ruth Quarles.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Harris; son, Terry (Stacy) Burton; brothers, William Ray Quarles and Don Quarles; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one niece and one nephew.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Monday, Jan. 21, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Frann Perron, 92, Chattanooga

Frann Perron of Chattanooga died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, after complications from a fall. She was 92.

She was born on May 24, 1920, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised her family on Staten Island, N.Y. She was fondly known as “Nan” to her family, many special friends and loved ones. She was beloved by everyone who knew her, as she was an attentive, caring friend. She was forever corresponding, sending cards and notes to those she cared about. For 20 years she volunteered in the Hutcheson Hospital gift shop.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Arthur; one daughter, Joann Smith; and one grandson, Gerard Smith.

Survivors include her son, Jim Perron (Gail); daughter, Sue Rucker Lotz (Chuck); son-in-law, Richard Smith; grand-children, Janet Smith, Tiffany Gallina (Diego), Jinny Rucker (Mark) and Marc Milot; and three great-grandchildren, Amanda, Olivia and Cole.

Funeral service: Friday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Church, 6178 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, TN 37416 with Pastor Morty Lloyd officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to Annadale Village, 3500 Annadale Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024, a wonderful facility for special needs adults. The family extends a heartfelt thankyou to Avalon Hospice for all their support and dedication.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Faye Pace, 82, Chattanooga

Faye Pace of Chattanooga, Tenn., formerly of Rainsville, Ala., died Monday, January 14, 2013, at Park Ridge Medical Center. She was 82.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Pace; daughter, Toni Ann Lewis; sister, Joyce Runkle; and parents, A.A. and Vesta Dawson.

Survivors include two daughters, Sheila Stone and husband Danny of Trenton, Sherry Sisk and husband Bill of Moore, Okla., brother, Ralph Dawson of Rainsville, Ala.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral service: Saturday, Jan. 19, at noon in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Jan. 18, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour.

An online guestbook is availablet at: rainsvillefuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: Rainsville Funeral Home.

Rev. Ralph Edward Crumley, Sr., 89, Fort Oglethorpe

Rev. Ralph Edward Crumley, Sr., of Fort Oglethorpe, was born on April 2, 1923, and went to sleep peacefully at home and woke up in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. He was 89.

He had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of his life and was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of WW II where he was the recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Ribbon, Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star the Bronze Star Medal and the Bronze Arrowhead. He was also an Atlanta Braves baseball fan, he had served for many years as an evangelist and was involved with radio ministry. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Christine Crumley; son, Ron Crumley; daughter-in-law, Yvonne Crumley; mother-in-law, Anna Croft; five sisters and one brother.

Survivors include his loving wife, Lula Croft Crumley and February 6, 2013, would have made 70 wonderful years of marriage; daughter, Janice Crumbley; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and (Cherry) Crumley and Terry and (Janie) Crumley; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Harold Taylor officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, Jan. 17, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Cleo Frances Weathers Knipp, 88, Chickamauga

Cleo Frances Weathers Knipp of Chickamauga died Friday, January 11, 2013. She was 88.

She was born to the late William O. and Hartie Tinker Weathers in LaFayette on January 3, 1925. She attended Victory Tabernacle of Praise in LaFayette.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Knipp, and 15 brothers and sisters and one stepson, Roy Knipp.

Survivors include two stepchildren, Allen Knipp and Mary Bartrum; six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle of Praise with Pastor Chris Spears and Bro. Jay Brock officiating. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 13, from noon-9 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home and Tuesday from noon-2 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle of Praise.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

Flora Marie Kent Brewer, 81, Rossville

Flora Marie Kent Brewer of Rossville died Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at her home. She was 81.

She was a member of the Bibleway Baptist Church in Rossville.

Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Claude M. Brewer of Rossville; daughter, Donna Dowis of Rossville; sister-in-law, Mary Cannon and Family of Dayton, Tenn.

Graveside services: Thursday, Jan. 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Vincent Estill officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Jan. 17, from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to Bibleway Baptist Church Building Fund and/or Alzheimer's Association at Alzheimers.org.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Effie Romans Waters, 87, LaFayette

Effie Romans Waters of Lafayette died Tuesday, January 15, 2013. She was 87.

She was born May 16, 1925. She was a member of Woodstation Baptist Church since 1974, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, her church family, gardening, puzzles and reading.

She was preceded in death by her spouses, John V. Ro-mans and Gordon Waters; son, Dennis Stanley Romans; parents, Odie Lee and Della Sherrill; siblings, Annie Maude, Jimmy, Clyde, Robert, William, infant sibling, Violet Moser, and Addie Wilhelm.

Survivors include her children, John (Jayne) Romans, Anthony (Marie) Romans, Phil (Nellie) Romans, Sherry (Marty) Shrader; brothers, Henry Sherrill and Dewey Sherrill, both of Scottsboro, Ala.; nine grandchildren, John Scott Romans, Lisa (Bill) Rector, Rebecca (Nathan) Vass, Ashley (Eiler) McCall, Matthew (Jennifer) Romans, Melinda Romans, Denise (Jerry) Conaway, Lindsey Shrader, and Jamison (Marla) Shrader; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral service: Friday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Woodstation Baptist Church with Pastor Damon Perry officiating. Burial: Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Jan. 17, from 5–9 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: grandsons; John Scott Romans, Matthew Romans, Jamison Shrader, Bill Rector, Nathan Vass, Hayden Rector and Bailey Romans. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Woodstation Baptist Church.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

Jerrie Anne Henderson Watson Broome, 74, Trion

Jerrie Anne Henderson Watson Broome of Trion died January 15, 2013. She was 74.

At the time of her death she was a resident of Our Country Home, a private care facility in LaFayette. She was born in Trion Hospital on October 13, 1938, oldest daughter of the late Berry Gordon and Mabel Henderson.

Survivors include her four children, Leisha Dawn Watson Ehrenhalt of Atlanta, Dana Lynn Watson Young and son-in-law Adam of LaFayette, Bradley Eugene Watson of Boulder, Colo., and Hugh Taylor Watson of Asheville, N.C.; brother, Johnny Clarence Henderson of LaFayette, sister, Billie Jean Henderson Stovall of Woodbury; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Jan. 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel conducted by Dr. Warren Morehead followed by a graveside service. Burial: Chattooga Baptist Church Ceme-tery.

Arrangements: Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville.

Robert James Wint, 64, Ringgold

Robert James Wint of Ringgold died Wednesday, January 16, 2013. He was 64.

Survivors include his wife, Vera Wint; son, Joshua James Wint, both of Ringgold; and several brothers and sisters.

Services will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Margie Mae Logan Tudor, 76, Ringgold

Margie Mae Logan Tudor of Ringgold died Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was 76.

A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, she was a former employee of Candlewick Yarns and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Tudor; parents, Robert Everett and Nannie B. Kitchens Logan; and sisters, Irene Scroggins, Martha Jo Thomason and Billie Taylor.

Survivors include her children, Marilyn (Tony) Sellers of Ringgold, Becky (Tim) Lawson of Ringgold and Robert Lama Tudor of Bowden; two sisters, Bobbie Taylor of Rock Spring and Cleo (Wendell) Wyrick of Fort Oglethorpe; brother, Don (Beverly) Logan of Rock Spring; two grandsons, Dewayne and Matthew Tudor; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dewayne Tudor officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Jan. 18, from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

James Melvin Ballard, 64, Niceville, Fla.

James Melvin Ballard of Niceville, Fla., formally of LaFayette, died January 9, 2013. He was 64.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force; retiring with 20 years of service.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Ballard and Ernest Ballard; and father, Doyle Lee Ballard.

Survivors include his loving wife, Renae Patterson Ballard; mother, Ada Inez Ballard of LaFayette; daughter, Stephanie (Rob) Brayshaw of Tallahassee, Fla.; sisters, Hazel (Marion) Dover, Patsy Collins, Genelle (Steve) Harris, and Darlene (Steve) Dixon; brothers, Winfred (Joann) Ballard, and Wayne (Perri) Ballard all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Evan Brayshaw, and Matthew Brayshaw, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Thursday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Service conducted by Rev. Patrick Cooper.

Burial: McIntyre Cemetery.

Visitation: Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Glorious Kellett Pickard, 77, LaFayette

Glorious Kellett Pickard of LaFayette died Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was 77.

She was preceded in death by son, Rocky Lee Pickard; sister, Ann Kellett; and parents, Russell and Elizabeth Jay Kellett.

Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Russell Pickard whom she cared for and loved so deeply; sons, Greg and wife Carrie Pickard of Rock Spring, Paris and wife Starla Pickard, Rivers and wife Lisa Pickard all of LaFayette; sister, Mary and husband Ronnie Hewitt of Rossville; brother, Ronnie and wife Elaine Kellett of LaFayette; grandchildren, Missy (Ralph) Rodriguez, Blake (Jamie) Pickard, Dustin Pickard, Katelyn Pickard, Amy Cameron, Courtney Pickard, Madison (Andy) Russell, and Rivers Pickard II, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 3 p.m at Naomi Baptist Church. Conducted by Revs. Garland Hullender and Mike Wallin, and Nita Thornton. Burial: Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Clayton Pickard, Ronnie Hewitt, Alvin Mullis, Doyle Pickard, Greg Neal, and Steve Marchant. Honorary pallbearer: Frank Cagle.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.