Anderson Darnell Baker, 85, LaFayette
Anderson Darnell Baker of LaFayette died Thursday, March 10, 2011. He was 85.
He was born to the late Robert and Luda Dunwoody Baker on March 18, 1925. Mr. Baker was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, had retired from Barwick Mills, loved to play the fiddle and guitar and enjoyed gardening and his 1966 Chevelle.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert A. Baker Jr., and sister, Dorothy Baker Dunlap.
Survivors include his sister, Glenna Thomas Bailey and husband Jim, both of LaFayette; brother, Artie “T-Boy” Baker of LaFayette; 10 nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral services: Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church with R.D. “Wayne” Wallin and John Sheppard officiating. Burial: Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, March 12, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Corinth Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Claymon Harley Burgess, 85, LaFayette
Claymon Harley Burgess of LaFayette died Sunday, March 13, 2011. He was 85.
To some Claymon was known as the Watermelon man and the Pecan man.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine “Cricket” Massey Burgess; son, Donald Ray Burgess, and grandfather, Jennifer Jackson.
Survivors include daughters, Sheila (Louis) Brock of LaFayette and Shirley (Lebron) McWhorter of Trion; sons, Gary (Gladys) Burgess of LaFayette, Charles Henry (Elaine) Burgess of Trion and Ronald (Teresa) Burgess of Ringgold; sister, Erna Howard of Rossville; brother, Morris Burgess of Center Post; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Tuesday, March 15, at 3 p.m. service conducted by Rev. Randy Avans. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 14, from 5-8:30 p.m. with a special music ceremony to follow unitl 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Hunter Vest, Claude Burgess, Charles Burgess, Larry Stoker, Johnny Chandler, Darin and Clayton Kelley. Honorary pallbearers: grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Wallis- Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Laurie Ann Elmore, 55, Chattanooga
Laurie Ann Elmore of Chattanooga died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at her residence. She was 55.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga, was a member of First Centenary United Methodist Church and had worked at Forest Hills Cemetery for eighteen years. Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Walter S. Pryor.
Survivors include her husband, James Elmore; mother, Ida B. Pryor; sisters, Shaen (Lynn) Calloway, Anita (Gary) Wilt and Elyse Foley; brother, Scott (Donna) Pryor, all of Chattanooga, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with David Harr officiating. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 13, 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.
Glenn Miller “Pap” Fowler, 83, Ringgold
Glenn Miller “Pap” Fowler of Ringgold died Saturday, March 12, 2011. He was 83.
He was born in Resaca and had lived there for most of his life before moving to Catoosa County in 1977. He had worked as a carpenter for most of his life and was an Army veteran, having served two years in Japan. He was a member of Westside Missionary Baptist Church in Ringgold and enjoyed gardening, baking, current events, politics and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Lucy Fowler; three brothers, Clarence, CW and Lewis Fowler, and two sisters, Winnie Fowler Greeson and Daisy Fowler Farriba.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 40 years, Edna Fowler; six stepchildren and spouses, Donald McAllister, Johnny (Betty) McAllister, Jerry McAllister, Wanda (Jimmy) Dean, Jack (Candy) McAllister and Jane (Shane) Hood, all of Ringgold; brother and sister-in-law, Jack Berry (Marolyn) Fowler of Calhoun; sister-in-law, Geroldine Fowler; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Tuesday, March 15, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Jeremy Fincher and Gary Lewis officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, March 13, after 2 p.m., all day Monday, March 14, and prior to the service on Tuesday, March 15, at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Sonny Mason, Ronnie Long, Jack McAllister, Johnny McAllister, Gene Swanson and Larry Duncan. Arrangements: Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.
Lucy Green “Tootsie” Roberts, 77, Ringgold
Lucy Green “Tootsie” Roberts of Ringgold died on Monday, March 14, 2011. She was 77.
She was a lifetime member of the Rossville 1st Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school, teaching various classes. She served as Sunday school superintendent and was involved in various other activities at the church. She was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs fan. Tootsie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reece Roberts; brother, J.D. “Doc” Green, and sisters, Alma G. Williams and Frankie G. Reid.
Survivors include her son, Greg Roberts of Ringgold; daughter, Susan (Rick) Morton of Ringgold; grandsons, Tyler (Janel) Morton, Kyle Morton and Ryley Morton; great-grandson, Chance Morton; brother, H. Leo Green of East Ridge; sister, Lorena Privett of Rainbow City, Ala., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services: Wednesday, March 16, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Fountain officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, March 15, from 4-8 p.m. and after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, until the time of service at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Gladys Pauline Brown Thomas, 93, Trion
Gladys Pauline Brown Thomas of Trion died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. She was 93.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Sosebee.
Survivors include a daughter, Georgia Mae Adams of Trion; sons, Rubin Ray Sosebee of Trion, Allen M. Sosebee of Trion, Kenneth R. Sosebee of Cleveland, Tenn., and Robert W. Thomas Jr. of Trion; sisters, Mamie Parker of Trion and Grace Houser of Alabama; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 17, at 11 a.m. from Ridgeway Baptist Church with service conducted by Robert Patterson. Burial: Littlejohn Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Tim Sosebee, Michael Sosebee, Randay Adams, Robert Adams, Darrell Parker and Brent Bruce. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Thomas Charles Thompson, 46, Fort Oglethorpe
Thomas Charles Thompson of Fort Oglethorpe died Thursday, March 10, 2011. He was 46.
He was a resident of Fort Oglethorpe, and had lived in many other cities including Atlanta, Sulphur Springs and Amarillo, Texas, Paris, Ky., and Cincinnati, Ohio.
He touched so many lives and will surely be missed by all of his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by brother, Christopher Highwood of Atlanta, and sisters, Donna Norman of Hazard, Ky., and Lisa Jo Rankin of Hillsboro, Ohio.
Survivors include his children, Amanda Osborne of North Carolina, Ashley Thompson, of North Carolina, Thomas Earl Thompson of California and Mallory Thompson of Indiana; mother, Brenda Norman of Ohio; father and stepmother, William and Carla Highwood of Fort Oglethorpe; brothers, John Thompson of Lexington, Ky., Eddie Thompson of Lexington Ky., Kirby Norman of Hillsboro, Ohio, Al Highwood of Orlando, Fla., Brad Highwood of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tony Highwood of San Antonio, Texas, Greg Highwood of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Nicholas Highwood of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters, Robbie Jo Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Stephanie Highwood of Atlanta; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Monday, March 14, in Fort Oglethorpe at his home following cremation at Tom Wages Funeral Home of Lawrenceville.
James Emmett Wilbanks, 93, LaFayette
James Emmett Wilbanks of LaFayette died Sunday, March 13, 2011. He was 93.
He was a member and deacon of Second Baptist Church of LaFayette. He was a member of Crawfish Springs Lodge of Chickamauga. He was a fox hunter for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Ada Harris Wilbanks; sisters, Effie Smith, Bessie Weaver, Amy Hankins, Irene Crane and Jennie Wilhoite, and brothers, Willie, Grady, Jake, Arthur and Raymond Wilbanks.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Daisy Murphy Wilbanks of LaFayette; sister, Pluma “Pet” Tapp of Chickamauga; his caregiver for the last six years, Judy Howard, and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Judy Howard, who has given James and Daisy the help they needed in order to be able to stay in their own home during their golden years. She has gone above and beyond, doing things for the family that they don’t have to ask her to do. She has helped winterize the tractor, wrapped outdoor faucets during the cold months, bringing meals over and taking Daisy out to get her hair don at least once a week. She has been a God-sent blessing and has allowed the couple to enjoy their last days together “til death do us part.”
Funeral service: Wednesday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at Second Baptist Church of LaFayette conducted by Revs. John Paul Parker and Mike Peterson. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Tim Hankins, Jerry Hankins, Ron Noles, Ronnie Brock, Sherman Wilbanks and Linnie Lawkins. Honorary pallbearers: deacons of Second Baptist Church of LaFayette, Neil Florence, Wilson Jackson, Dr. Ted Scoggins, Terry Massey, Paul Smith, Skip Lowe, Greg Copeland, Kenny White and Lloyd Nelms. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Monday, March 14, 2011
Jack M. Draper, 81, Ringgold
Jack M. Draper of Ringgold died Sunday, March 13, 2011, at a local healthcare facility. He was 81.
Jack was a resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area for over 60 years and a member of Newnan Springs United Methodist Church. He joined the Marines at age 16, served three years, then reenlisted with the Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne Pathfinders. Jack was a member of the VFW 4848, American Legion Post 95, and the Marine Corps League.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lynn Klajda.
Survivors include wife of 60 years, Betty Draper, daughters, Kathy Draper (David) Thompson of Rossville and Lee Anne Draper (Greg) Smith of Ringgold; brother, Ted Draper of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren and seven and a half great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: Tuesday, March 15, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Lowery officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 14, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers: Marine Corps League. Memorial contributions may be made to Newnan Springs United Methodist Church, 78 Monanaw Ave., Rossville, Ga. 30741. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Damon Lamar Henley Jr., 43, Rossville
Damon Lamar Henley Jr. of Rossville died Thursday, March 10, 2011. He was 43.
He was a member of Rossville Masonic Lodge and Peach State Chevelle Club. Damon also volunteered at the haunted carnival at Sir Gooney’s to help with the Forgotten Child Fund. Damon is headed to heaven in his red ‘66 Chevelle.
Survivors include his parents, Damon and Sheila Henley of Rossville; brother, Dwight (Misty) Henley of Chattanooga, Tenn.; nephew, Aaron Hughes; fiancée, Tonya Pierce, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Services: Monday, March 14, at 12 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Sunday, March 13, from 1-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Forgotten Child Fund. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Leroy Pilgrim, 86, LaFayette
Leroy Pilgrim of LaFayette died Friday, March 11, 2011. He was 86.
Leroy was a member of the Second Baptist Church of LaFayette for 57 years. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher there for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Grady and Donnie Mae Tate Pilgrim.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Hazel Pilgrim; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda (Byron) Chapman; brother and sister-in-law, Buddy (Kathryn) Pilgrim; granddaughters, Brooke (Ben) Groves, Kristy (Jonathan) Montieth and Anna (Trae) Whitehead; great-grandchildren, Whitney, Cailie, Cierra and Logan; nephews, Andy and Jeff Pilgrim, and adopted sister and care giver, Jo (Mike) Gilbreath.
Funeral service: Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. from the Second Baptist Church with service conducted by Rev. Mike Peterson and Todd Gaddis. Visitation: Sunday, March 13, from 1-3 p.m. at the church. Pallbearers: Eddie Wilson, Terry Massey, Arnold White, Barry Hollis, Bob Chapman and Darin Kelley. Honorary pallbearers: Bob Hood, Jack Shelby, Allen Hix, Billy Gilreath, Terry LeGrande, Julian Coker, Leon Lewis, Kenny White, Bobbie White, Jimmy Pilgrim, James Langston and Charles Bomar. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
George Wilson, 78, LaFayette
George Wilson of LaFayette died Thursday, March 10, 2011. He was 78.
He never met a stranger. He always met everyone with a handshake and a smile. A lifelong resident of LaFayette, he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Hale during the Korean War. He owned Wilson Service Station in LaFayette for 38 years. He was a member and deacon of Oakwood Baptist Church and most recently attended LaFayette Presbyterian Church. He served as a minister of music for 35 years at several churches, including Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Evangelical Methodist Church, Noble Fellowship and Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a bailiff for the Walker County sheriff’s office for 14 years and a member of the LaFayette Optimist Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Mary Headrick Wilson, and sisters Mary Frances Gilreath and Sarah Wilson.
Survivors include by his loving wife of 56 years, Ann Wilson; two sons, Steve (Sandy) Wilson and Dale (Cheryl) Wilson of LaFayette; five grandchildren, Adam Wilson of Chickamauga, Ryan Wilson of Rossville, Grady Wilson, Katie Wilson and Mary Wilson, all of LaFayette; a brother, Charles Everett (Herb) Wilson of Flintstone, and an aunt, Addie Belle Roberts of Hephzibah.
Visitation: at LaFayette Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 12, from 4–8 p.m. and on Sunday, March 13, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga. Funeral service: at Oakwood Baptist Church on Sunday, March 3, at 3 p.m. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery with Darrell Henry and Rev. Ken Waddell officiating. Pallbearers include Adam Wilson, Grady Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Billy Teems, Bobby Teems and Bobby Chappell. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Home, P.O. Box 1000 Stock Bridge. Ga. 30281 or to the Stocking Full of Love, P.O. Box 767 LaFayette, Ga. 30728. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Friday, March 11, 2011
James Hershell Goforth, 78, Fort Oglethorpe
James Hershell Goforth of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, with family at his side. He was 78.
He was a Korean War veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershell and Fannie Mae Goforth, and son, James R. Goforth.
Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Broyles; son, Randy Goforth; grandchildren, Dewayne McGhee, Crystal Pancake, Matthew McGhee, Morgan Broyles, Randy L. Goforth and Amanda Goforth; six great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Goforth, and sisters, Lena Rose, Willa Mae, Alma and Lee. He will be missed by all.
Graveside services: Friday, March 11, at 2 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family requests no flowers but to please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.
Willie E. Jordan Garner, 80, LaFayette
Willie E. Jordan Garner of LaFayette died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. She was 80.
She was born to the late Harmon and Tennie Johnson Jordan in Chickamauga. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, had retired from Regal Industries in Trion, and she loved gardening and most of all spending time with her precious granddaughters.
She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband, James “J.C.” Garner; four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include her stepson, Glenn (Sandra) Garner of Rock Spring; sister, Juanita Plaster; brother, Terry Jordan, both of Chickamauga; two granddaughters, Brittany Garner and Brooke (Allen) Thompson, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, March 11, at 1 in the funeral home chapel with Ernest Groce officiating. Burial: Crestlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.
Connie Omega Mozingo, 52, Ringgold
Connie Omega Mozingo of Ringgold died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. She was 52.
She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Watts and stepfather, James William Watts.
Survivors include her mother, Jean Watts of Ringgold; father and stepmother, John (Tommie) Mozingo of LaFayette; two sons, Bradley Blake Watts of Rossville and James Ryan Watts of Ringgold; two brothers and sister-in-law, James Mozingo of Macon and Steve (Gail) Mozingo of Ringgold; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda (Dallas) Welch of Ringgold, Barbara (Raymond) Sullivan of East Ridge, Tenn., Hazel Templeton and Bonnie (David) Edmonds, all of Ringgold; three grandchildren, Isaiah James Watts, Kaedyn Brice Farner and Brayleigh Breanne Watts, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, March 11, at 1 p.m. in the Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes with Rev. Harold Watson officiating. Burial: Woodstation Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 10, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday, March 11, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.
William Burton Perry, 59
William Burton Perry died Monday, March 7, 2011. He was 59.
He was an active member of Central Baptist Church in Hixson, Tenn., until his illness prevented his attending. He was an electrician at TVA Sequoyah for 22 years and at Lawson Electric as an auto-cad electrical estimator. He was a member of the IBEW Local 715 and a member of Signal Mountain Lodge #758. If the quality of a man’s life can be measured by the depth and number of one’s life roles, then Burton lived life to its fullest as a son, husband, spiritual leader, dad, stepdad, brother, pawpaw, friend and a man after God’s own heart. On Monday night, he left these roles behind and entered into the presence of the Lord whom he loved and served.
He was preceded in death by parents, Rev. Frank and Etta Perry.
Survivors include his loving wife and best friend of 21 years, Pat Harrill Perry; children, Jason (Deena) Perry of Roswell, N.M., and Amy Perry of Chattanooga, Tenn.; stepchildren, Chris (Julie) Armstrong and Julie (Jake) Wade of Ringgold; grandchildren, Jacob, Gideon, Joel, Elijah, Susie, Jonah and Josiah Perry of New Mexico and Emily and Harris Armstrong and Easton and Taylor Grace Wade of Ringgold; brother, Bruce (Karen) Perry of Signal Mtn., Tenn., and sister, Linda Lee of Chattanooga, Tenn..
Service: Friday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James Luttrell, Rev. David McNabb and R. A. Sharp officiating. Burial: Saturday, March 12, at 1 p.m. at East Maryville Baptist Church Cemetery, 1150 Brown School Road, Maryville, Tenn. 37804. Visitation: Friday, March 11, from noon–3 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. A special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga for their special care during this time. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, St. Jude’s Hospital or Living Hope Ministries, Hixson, Tenn. 37343. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
James “Jim” Arthur Johson, 71, Rossville
James “Jim” Arthur Johnson of Rossville died Wednesday, March 9, 2011. He was 71.
He was born in Marshfield, Ore., to the late Joseph and Mary Louise Johnson. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his loving wife of 18 years, Shirley Johnson of Rossville; children, Mary Welch Wright of Chattanooga, Tenn., and John F. Welch Jr. of Hixson, Tenn., and grandson, Jake K. Wright.
Private burial: at a later date. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.
James Edward Price, 64, Ringgold
James Edward Price of Ringgold died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. He was 64.
He had lived in Springfield, Mo., before moving to Ringgold 35 years ago. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and had been the manager at WBFC Radio for more than 7 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Cora Price, and son, Billy Price.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 43 years, Pat Price of Ringgold; children and spouses, James (Mary Beth) Price of Ringgold, Ben (Liz) Price of Beech Mountain, N.C., Julie (Roy) Valenzuela and Victor (Mechelle) Price, all of Ringgold; brother and sister-in-law, Billy Morris (Sharon) Price of Michigan; and 11 grandchildren, Mat, Grace, Laurel, Judge, Willow, Miles and Nixxie Price and Drew, Emilia, Will and Elena Valenzuela.
Funeral services: Friday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Petty officiating. Burial: following service in the Catoosa Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, March 10, from 2-8 p.m. and Friday, March 11, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Arrangements: Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.
George Wilson, 78, LaFayette
George Wilson of LaFayette died Thursday, March 10, 2011. He was 78.
He never met a stranger. He always met everyone with a handshake and a smile. A lifelong resident of LaFayette, he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Hale during the Korean War. He owned Wilson Service Station in LaFayette for 38 years. He was a member and deacon of Oakwood Baptist Church and most recently attended LaFayette Presbyterian Church. He served as a minister of music for 35 years at several churches including Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Evangelical Methodist Church, Noble Fellowship and Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a bailiff for the Walker County sheriff’s office for 14 years and a member of the LaFayette Optimist Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Mary Headrick Wilson, and sisters Mary Frances Gilreath and Sarah Wilson.
Survivors include by his loving wife of 56 years, Ann Wilson; two sons, Steve (Sandy) Wilson and Dale (Cheryl) Wilson of LaFayette; five grandchildren, Adam Wilson of Chickamauga, Ryan Wilson of Rossville, Grady Wilson, Katie Wilson and Mary Wilson, all of LaFayette; a brother, Charles Everett (Herb) Wilson of Flintstone, and an aunt, Addie Belle Roberts of Hephzibah.
Visitation: at LaFayette Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 12, from 4–8 p.m. and on Sunday, March 13, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga. Funeral service: at Oakwood Baptist Church on Sunday, March 3, at 3 p.m. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery with Dr. Darrell Henry and Rev. Ken Waddell officiating. Pallbearers include Adam Wilson, Grady Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Billy Teems, Bobby Teems and Bobby Chappell. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Home, P.O. Box 1000 Stock Bridge. Ga. 30281 or to the Stocking Full of Love, P.O. Box 767 LaFayette, Ga. 30728. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Willie Mae “Billie” Hambley, 80, Lookout Valley
Willie Mae “Billie” Hambley, 80, of Lookout Valley died Monday, March 7, 2011, following a lengthy illness. She was 80.
Mrs. Hambley had been a lifelong resident of Lookout Valley and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir until her illness. She was a member of the Lookout Valley Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as past matron. She actively held offices as well as grand representative, grand Instructor and on several committees for the grand chapter of the Tennessee Order of Eastern Star, where she made many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by parents, Mattie Mae and William Dunn, and brothers, James and George Dunn.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, John E. Hambley; daughter, Linda (Tony) Fortner of Lookout Valley; grandchildren, Kelly (Doug) Mitchell, Barron (Aimee) Fortner and Caleb (Angela) Fortner; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Jo Ann McNabb of Jasper, Tenn., and Mary (Bill) Duran of Chickamauga; brother, Roy (Donna) Dunn of Jasper, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews who were dear to her heart.
Funeral services: Friday, March 11, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Anthony Baker and Don Givens officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, West. Visitation: Thursday, March 10, from 2–8 p.m. and Friday, March 11, from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour 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.
Kenneth Kernea, 53, Chickamauga
Kenneth Kernea of Chickamauga died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. He was 53,
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Kernea, and two brothers, Clyde and Raymond Kernea.
Survivors include his sister, Sue (Michael) Basham of Chickamauga; brother, Marshall (Linda) Kernea of Rossville, and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at a later date. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Curtis Haynes Hood, 43
Curtis Haynes Hood died February 16, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. He was 43.
He loved music and art, and won many awards with his artwork.
He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Hood; grandfather, J.B. Hood; grandmother, Clara Underwood; grandfather, Ivan Underwood, and aunt, Beth Callahan.
Survivors include his mother, Joie (Ken) McGill of LaFayette; sister, Sandy (Mark) Woods of Ringgold; niece, Tiffany Woods of Ringgold; grandmother, Sara Jane Hood of Summerville; aunt, Christy (John) Westall of Summerville; uncle, Billy Callahan of LaFayette, and cousins, Cathy (Bryan) Morton of Rossville, Rachel (Ben) Brooks of LaFayette and Will Morton of Rossville.
Visitation: Monday, March 7, at Center Point Baptist Church in Noble from 3-5 p.m. and memorial service will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Walker County Retired Educators Scholarship Fund, JoAnn Carter, 56 Helen Av., Rossville, Ga 30741. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jeremy Todd Hartline, 33, LaFayette
Jeremy Todd Hartline of LaFayette died Monday, March 7, 2011, at his residence. He was 33.
Mr. Hartline was born April 2, 1977, in Chattanooga, Tenn., the son of the late William Henry Hartline Jr. and Frances Elaine Stewart Hartline. He was a member of Woodstation United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Lyn Everett and Kerrie Dalrymple.
Graveside and burial services: Wednesday, March 9, at 2 p. m. at Woodstation Cemetery. Hugh Glaze will officiate. Active pallbearers: Daniel Trimby, Ben Langston, Jason Talley, Chad Trimby, Mike Trimby and Jason Oglesby. Honorary pallbearers: Adam Everett, Aaron Russell and all employees of the LaFayette Dialysis Clinic. Visitation: Tuesday, March 8, from 6-8 p. m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Herman Harold Hilburn, 88, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Herman Harold Hilburn of Chattanooga, Tenn., died March 5, 2011, at his residence. He was 88.
He was born on Sept. 18, 1922, to the late Katherine Stanfield Hilburn Baker and William Jutson Hilburn in LaFayette. He moved to Chattanooga when he was two years old and was educated in the Chattanooga city school system. Mr. Hilburn married his loving wife, Norma Evelyn McDaniel Hilburn, Dec. 4, 1942. They were married for 60 years. He was a U. S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II on the USS Braxton and the USS Ringgold in the Pacific Campaign, having received several medals and attaining the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class.
He was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church and the Chapel class. He retired in 1982 from C.F. Industries as a maintenance supervisor with over 15 years of service. His passions in life were his church, family and country. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling and exercise class.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Norma Evelyn McDaniel Hilburn, and two brothers, Gene Hilburn of Rome and Benny Hilburn of Woodstock.
Survivors include his wonderful daughter and son-in-law, Jeannie and Chris Taylor of Rome; one granddaughter, Lara Katherine Taylor Osborne of Rome; one niece, Julia Dent of Rome; two nephews, Jeff Hilburn of Woodstock and Bill Hilburn of Cartersville, and several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Tuesday, March 8, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Chapel class. Visitation: Monday, March 7, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Donald Taylor Ryder
Donald Taylor Ryder died Saturday, March 5, 2011, at his residence.
Born in Towanda, Pa., in 1930, Don graduated from Girard College in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1947. Afterward he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean War. Don resided in northern Virginia for 33 years. He retired in 1989 from Unysis (formerly the Burroughs Corportation) after 37 years as an electronics engineer. In 2001, he relocated to LaFayette. He was an avid reader, fisherman and bowler. He attended First Baptist Church of LaFayette.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Bettye Clark Ryder; daughter, Donna (Raymond) Ryder Register; grandchildren, Raymond Forest Register III, Kelly (Eric) Elizabeth Fitzpatrick and Richard Taylor Register; brother, John Thomas Ryder of Keene, Texas, and his nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Monday, March 7, at 1 p.m. prior to the 2 p.m. memorial service, conducted by Todd Gaddis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of LaFayette. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Monday, March 7, 2011
Charlotte Ann Brooks Brock, 73, Fort Oglethorpe
Charlotte Ann Brooks Brock of Fort Oglethorpe died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 73.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 9, 1937, to the late James and Myrtle Smith Brooks. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church and she enjoyed camping.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Joe Brooks, and special friend and cousin, Mary Ella Walker.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Brock of Fort Oglethorpe; sons and daughters-in-law, James “Jimmy” Eugene (Ann) Brock of East Ridge and Richard “Ricky” Allen (Marie) Brock of Fort Oglethorpe; sisters, Hilma (Troy) Spurlock of Fort Oglethorpe and Carolyn (Earl) Long of East Ridge, and brothers, Andy Brooks of Rossville and Freddie Brooks of East Ridge.
Funeral service: Monday, March 7, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Garden South. Visitation: Saturday, March 5, from 2-9 p.m., all day Sunday, March 6, and prior to the service Monday, March 7, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Edith Faye Bradley, 77, Chickamauga
Edith Faye Bradley of Chickamauga died on Friday, March 4, 2011. She was 77.
She was the daughter of the late Pete and Ethel Goswick. Edith attended Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God in Chickamauga.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Willam Bradley Jr., and a brother, Wayne “Buck” Goswick.
Survivors include her six children, Gloria Jean Rabun of Lenoir, N.C., Janice Bradley of Chickamauga, Billie (Todd) Carlton of Canton, Terry (Pamela) Bradley of Chickamauga, Shelia (Rick) McCormick of Dalton and Greg Bradley of Cleveland, Tenn.; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph Goswick of Dalton; sisters, Kathleen Henderson of El Paso, Texas, Pat Metcalf of Varnell and Debbie Padgett of Dalton; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, March 7, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with her son-in-law, Rick McCormick, officiating. Burial: Center Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers: her grandsons. Visitation: Sunday, March 6, from 12-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Fred Garland Shady Valley, Tenn./Ringgold
Fred Garland, of Shady Valley, Tenn., and Ringgold died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Born to Catherine and Jim Garland in 1916, Mr. Garland was the last of 10 siblings. He had two brothers and seven sisters. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Mr. Garland was also a master mason. He returned to Shady Valley in the early 1950s to run the family farm when his father’s health declined. After moving to Ringgold in 1958, he ran a successful dairy and cattle farm well into his 80s. Mr. Garland was also an educator, having taught in Virginia and later at Boynton Elementary School in Ringgold, where he was also the girls' basketball coach, for 16 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Queen Pennington Garland.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Izetta Garland of Shady Valley; four sons, Fred W. Garland Jr. of Ringgold, Tom (Laura) Garland of Wedowee, Ala., Bill Garland of Nashville, Tenn., and Lawton Garland (Gwenda) of Greenville, S.C.; six grandchildren, Jeff Garland of Ringgold, James “Bo” Garland (Sarah) of Greenville, S.C., Kent Garland of Salt Lake City, Utah, Matt (Erine) Garland of New Bedford, Mass., John Garland of Carrollton, and Sharon Garland of Carrollton; three great-grandchildren, Lauren and James B. Garland Jr. of Greenville, S.C., and Emerson Garland of Carrollton; one stepson; step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with burial at the Woodstation Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.
Curtis L. Gravely, 88
Rev. Curtis L. Gravely died March 3, 2011. He was 88.
Rev. Gravely was an ordained minister for over 65 years and served many churches in the Tennessee and north Georgia area. Rev. Gravely began his ministry as a missions pastor for Woodland Park Baptist Church. He later pastored Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church, South Daisy Baptist Church, Jones Memorial Baptist Church, Fairview Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Cohutta, Dalton Baptist Tabernacle and Crossroads Baptist Church. His ministry continued after his retirement by visiting and loving the members of Morris Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Gravely was also blessed with a wonderful voice, which he used to share the gospel of Christ in song, singing at local group meetings and churches. He also sang at the Tennessee State Baptist Convention and several times at the Tennessee Baptist Seniors Convention. He held membership with the masons and the Operating Engineers Local 917.
He was the son of the late F.O. and Lura Gravely, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, the love of his life, Edna Wynn Gravely, and sisters, Mary Pearl Baker and Frances Wingfield.
Survivors include his son, Curtis L. (Carol) Gravely Jr.; two granddaughters, Ginger (Chuck) Bacha and Jeanna (David) Vaughn; five great-grandchildren, Kurt and Faith Bacha and Emily, Natalie and Travis Vaughn, all of Ringgold; one sister, Georgia Winn of Philadelphia, Pa.; one brother, Ralph Gravely of Roanoke, Va., and several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life: Sunday, March 6, at 6 p.m. at Morris Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Mason officiating. Burial: Monday, March 7 at 3 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Ringgold. Visitation: Saturday, March 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Morris Hill Baptist Church, 1804 Morris Hill Road, Chattanooga, 37421. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Darinda Gay Roach Gravitt, 46, Rossville
Darinda Gay Roach Gravitt of Rossville died Friday, March 4, 2011. She was 46.
She was a member of Battlefield Ministry Community Church in Fort Oglethorpe.
She was preceded in death by her father, James H. Roach Sr., and brother, Ronald Roach.
Survivors include her husband, Lester Gravitt; children, Dalton and Jordan Gravitt, all of Chickamauga; mother, Jean Ramsey of Fort Oglethorpe; siblings, Emaline Cardin of Fort Oglethorpe, James H. Roach Jr. of Chickamauga, Alfred Roach of Ringgold and Luke Roach of Rossville, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Tuesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Donald E. Fine officiating. Burial: Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 6, after 12 p.m., and all day Monday, March 7. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
William “Bill” Allen Hassell, 83, Rossville
William “Bill” Allen Hassell of Rossville died Thursday, March 3, 2011. He was 83.
He was born in Empire, Ala., to the late John and Ella Hassell.
Bill served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was owner-operator of Hassell Auto Parts for many years and was a member of East Ridge United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday school class.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hassell.
Survivors include his daughter, Mary (William) Ortwein of Fort Oglethorpe; siblings, John Nelson Hassell of Dothan, Ala., and Minnie Ella Guthrie of Birmingham, Ala.; grandsons, Adam and Corey Ortwein; two nephews and a niece.
Funeral services: Monday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ken Sauer officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 6, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Ridge United Methodist Church. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Agnes Alberta Medford, 95, Chickamauga
Agnes Alberta Medford of Chickamauga died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at her home. She was 95.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chickamauga area and was a member of Saint Gerard Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E. Medford, and parents, Homer and Agnes Ireland.
Survivors include her children and spouses, Robert (Darlene) Medford of Cleveland, Tenn., Therese (Robert) Basham of Chickamauga and Rita Medford and William Medford, both of Rossville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, March 7, at 1 p.m. in the Saint Gerard Catholic Church with Father Liam Cohen officiating. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, March 5, after 5 p.m., all day Sunday, March 6, and prior to leaving for the service Monday, March 7, at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Robin Medford, Houston Edgeman II, Scott Ireland, T.J. Phillips, Freddy L. Phillips II and Ryan Blackwell. Arrangements: J. Avery Bryan Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.
Robert Andrew Weaver, Tunnel Hill
Robert Andrew Weaver of Tunnel Hill died Sunday, March 6, 2011.
He was born to the late Robert and Delia Weaver in Ringgold Feb. 15, 1941. He was of the Baptist faith, was a mechanic with Dalton Trailer Leasing and enjoyed fishing, hunting and working with his hands.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Daugherty, and sisters, Betsey Sizemore, Mary Osteen, Lilly Sizemore and Margaret Weaver.
Survivors include his lifelong partner, Mary Jordan of Hixson, Tenn.; six children, Norma (Tim) Scheeler of Hixson, Mary (Richard) Asher of LaFayette, Judith (Ronnie) Clayton of Rossville, Johnny Jordan of Hixson, LeAnn Rawls of Chickasha, Okla., and Wesley Cash of Hixson, Tenn.; sisters, Mildred Farrow of Ringgold and Virginia Goodson of Dalton; brothers, William and George Weaver of Tunnel Hill; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Funeral services: Wednesday, March 9, at noon in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Nunley officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 7, from 3-9 p.m. and all day Tuesday, March 8, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Posted Friday, March 4, 2011
Cornie McCarson Cook, 90, Rossville
Cornie McCarson Cook of Rossville died Thursday, March 3, 2011. She was 90.
She was a native of Chattanooga and had lived in Rossville for over 50 years. She was a member of the St. Elmo Church of Christ and in the 1960’s she sold home goods for L.B. Price Co. Her passions in life were her family, the right to vote, playing music and writing. Her motto in life was, “to do that which is right and stand up for truth and justice.”
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Larkin Cook, Sr.; son Jesse Larkin Cook Jr.; parents, Ernest G. McCarson Sr. and Mary Shelby McCarson; one brother; and five sisters.
Survivors include her three daughters, Brenda Cook Boyd of Ringgold, Susan Cook Everett of Rossville and Pamela Cook Davis of Powder Springs; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with John A. Cupp officiating. Visitation: Friday, March 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Cornie Cook at 7625 Hamilton Park Dr # 8 Chattanooga, Tenn., 37421-1188 Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Bessie Lee Abney Teas, 96, Rossville
Bessie Lee Abney Teas of Rossville died Thursday, March 3, 2011. She was 96.
She was born in Stevenson, Ala., to the late William and Janie Abney, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jackson Teas Sr.; daughters, Betty June Tate and Mary Pauline Cluck, and great-great-granddaughter, Emily Atwood.
Survivors include her daughter, Ernestine Hughes of Ringgold; son, Ernest Jackson Teas Jr. of Decatur, Tenn.; very special #5 daughter, Lynita Brown; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren and several siblings, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Ed Parsons officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Friday, March 4, after 4 p.m., all day Saturday, March 5, and prior to the service Sunday, March 6 at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Donna Elaine Wright, 52, East Ridge
Donna Elaine Wright of East Ridge died Tuesday, March 1, 2011. She was 53.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., area and had retired from Unum Provident.
She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Crabtree and brother, Terry Crabtree.
Survivors include her mother, Shirley Crabtree of East Ridge, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy (Tessa) Wright of Ringgold; brother, Tony Crabtree of Birmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren, Jackson and Jonathon Wright; stepgranddaughter, Jordan Wheeler, and special friends, Steve, Sherri, Perry and Collette Birger.
Memorial service: Saturday, March 5, in the chapel. Burial: private. Visitation: Saturday, March 5, from 1 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Thursday, March 3, 2011
Donna Marie Trigg Blevins, 48, Lookout Mountain
Donna Marie Trigg Blevins of Lookout Mountain died Tuesday, March 1, 2011. She was 48.
Donna was a native of Elmira, N.Y., and had spent the greater part of her life on Lookout Mountain.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Blevins, and parents, Robert and Charlotte Trigg.
Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Greg Blevins; sons, Tommy (Sara) Blevins, Michael (Brooke) Blevins and Jon (Shanrika) Blevins, all of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Levi, Luke, Kenner, Shay, Autumn, Adrianna, Jacoby, Zay and Jonathan Blevins; sisters, Kim Crocker, Tina Nelson and Toni Mai, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Chattanooga Valley Ward, with Justin Fawson, Billy Blevins and Melvin Wimpy officiating. Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Lookout Mountain. Visitation: Thursday, March 3, from 12-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and Friday, March 4 from noon to 2 p.m. at the church. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Stevens (Steve) I. Carver, 89, LaFayette
Stevens (Steve) I. Carever of LaFayette died Tuesday, March 1, 2011. He was 84.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Claiborne Carver, and brothers, Presley Benton Carver, Ottis Raymond Carver and Aaron B. Carver.
Mr. Carver was a member of Union Camp Baptist Church in LaFayette. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He had retired from Kraft Foods as a maintenance supervisor.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Warren Moorhead of LaFayette; sisters, Manervie Louise Carver Gregory, Verdie E. Carver Higgins, Hazel Ruth Carver Goud, Dorothy Fay Carver Adason and A.V. Carver Wilmore; grandson, Timothy W. Moorhead; great-grandchildren, Georgia, Claire and Noelle Moorhead of Knoxville, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m. with service conducted by Rev. Brad Carver from Anderson and Son Funeral Home, LaFayette, Tenn. Pallbearers: Anthony Carver, Jerry Carver, Mike Carver, Mike Dillard, Jerry Gann, Kevin Gregory, Glenn Patterson, Will Replogle, Ryan Replogle, Charles Jones and Miles Jones. Burial: Anderson and Son Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, March 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be gratefully received, but if the giver desires, contributions can be made to the American Lung Cancer Society. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ione Vivian Simpson, 87, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Ione Vivian Simpson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, in a local health care facility. She was 87.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church.
Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Ross Simpson.
Survivors include two daughters, Renee Weitz and Teena Massey, both of Chattanooga; two grandchildren, Michael Massey and Kelli Flood, and one great-granddaughter, Vivienne Flood.
Funeral services: Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Ronnie Mitchell officiating. Pallbearers: nephews. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, March 4, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangemetns: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Wednesday, March 2, 2011
William “Bud” Boss, 81, Rock Spring
Rev. William “Bud” Boss of Rock Spring died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, and went home to be with the Lord and his precious son, Rick, after a very lengthy illness. He was 81.
Rev. Boss was a well-known minister, having pastored several churches in north Georgia. The last two were Elizabeth Baptist in Marietta, and Northside Baptist in Roswell, where a state-of-the-art family life center was built and named for him and a bronze portrait plaque of him and his wife, Jewel, was placed in the foyer. The church also bestowed the honor of Pastor Emeritus on Rev. Boss in 2002. Roswell mayor W. L. Mabry made a proclamation to be recorded in the City of Roswell records to declare January 3, 1993 as William “Bud” Boss Day, and Senator Johnny Isakson presented Rev. Boss with a flag which was flown over the U. S. Capitol.
Many other honors were given through his years of ministry, but the most important thing in his life was being about his Heavenly Father’s business. He loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:29-30). God blessed him with a photographic memory and his love for studying the Bible gave him the ability to memorize hundreds of chapters and verses.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky, his parents and his brother, Richard.
Survivors include his loving wife, Jewel; sister, O’Tilla (Harold) Scoggins and four grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Dr. William Horton and the staff of Hutcheson Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care during this difficult time, and George Bartlett, caregiver and special friend.
Funeral services: Wednesday, March, 2, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Howard Chatham, Jimmy Green, Rev. Melvin Slatton and Rev. Billy Wallace. Graveside services: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rick Jones officiating. Honorary pallbearers: all area ministers. Visitation: Tuesday, March 1, from 3-7 p.m. and Wednesday, March 2, from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Rebecca Lynn Fletcher, 49, LaFayette
Rebecca Lynn Fletcher of LaFayette died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. She was 49.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dot Fletcher, and sister, Kay Dyess.
Survivors include her aunt, Charlotte Lively of LaFayette, and nephew, Nichols Blivens of Cleveland.
Graveside service: LaFayette Cemetery on Wednesday, March 2, at 4 p.m. with service conducted by Teddy Larmon. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
William “Billy” Tasman Womack, 59, Ringgold
Coach William “Billy” Tasman Womack, also known as Socky, of Ringgold died Feb. 28, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 59.
He was born on July 12, 1951, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Coach Womack worked and coached in the Catoosa County school system for more than 25 years. When he retired from coaching, he left Ringgold High School baseball with 376 wins, seven regional coach of the year awards, six regional championships and 12 state finishes. Coach Womack was inducted into the Georgia High School Dugout Hall of Fame Jan. 20, 2006. The Ringgold High School baseball field is named “Bill Womack Field” in honor of all his hard work and dedication to the many teams he coached.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W. R. and Marjorie Womack of Ft. Oglethorpe, and his niece, Gina Womack-Santana.
Survivors include his wife, Bennette Grant Womack; son, Tas (Brandi) Womack; daughter, Jamie (Bill) Womack Cole; granddaughters, Mia and Millie Womack and another grandchild expected in September; brother, Douglas Womack; niece Angela Womack, and several nieces and nephews, Jaylen Pickett, Zachary Barfield, Zhane Johnson and Anabella Santana.
Funeral services: Thursday, March 3, at 4 p.m. at Parkway Baptist Temple with Wayne Loveless officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, March 2, from 2-8 p.m. and 12-3 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the funeral home. Active pallbearers: current members of the baseball team of Ringgold High School. Honorary pallbearers: all former baseball players that he coached. In lieu of flowers, Coach Womack asked that donations be made to the dugout clubs of Ringgold High School, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School or Heritage High School. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Crystal Marie Barnes Jackson, 70, Tunnel Hill
Crystal Marie Barnes Jackson of Tunnel Hill died Thursday Feb. 24, 2011, at her residence. She was 70.
A native of Rockwood, Tenn., she had lived in the north Georgia area for over 45 years and was formerly of Crossville, Tenn. She was a former employee of Coronet Carpet and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” Sr. and Edith Marie Davis Barnes; three children, Anthony Dale Jackson, Melinda Jackson and Carl Jackson, and grandson, Tony Jackson.
Survivors include three children, Tammy Stewart (Jerry) of Tunnel Hill, Wayne Jackson of Harrison, Tenn., and Pamela Breedlove of Ringgold; sister, Ann Brendel of Crossville, Tenn.; two brothers, William Henry Barnes Jr. of Tunnel Hill and Archie Barnes of Crossville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Brown’s Cemetery in Kingston, Tenn. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 25, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday Feb. 26, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Stewart Mitchell “Mickey” Lybrand, 59, Rossville
Stewart Mitchell “Mickey” Lybrand of Rossville died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. He was 59.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., had lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life and was a member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church. He was previously employed with Lectrus, formerly known as Metals Systems, for more than 25 years as a machinist and was an avid Georgia fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth D. Long.
Survivors include his mother, JoAnn Long of Rossville; brother, Steven Lybrand of East Ridge, Tenn.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie (Doyle) Tindell of Rossville, Terri (Mike) Alspaulgh and Pam (Delvin) VanNice, all of Flintstone; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
Funeral services: Thursday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Terry Burns officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 23, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mildred Ivalee Cody Paul, 77, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mildred Ivalee Cody Paul “Granny” of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. She was 77.
She was born March 25, 1933 in Bradley County, where she attended Charleston High School. She moved to Chattanooga in 1955 and retired in 2005 from Hancock Fabric with 22 years of service. Mildred loved to work in the yard. She also loved to sew and enjoyed spending time with her family. She volunteered for many years at the Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, and she and her daughter, Brenda, did craft shows around the area for many years. She was a beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, D.D. and Ruby Cody of Cleveland, Tenn.; daughter, Brenda Gale White, and great-grandson, Hunter Jamison Hendrix of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Survivors include her son, Richard Alvin Paul of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Hazel Duggan of Cleveland, Tenn.; three brothers, Estel (Marie) Cody, Hershel (Beverly) Cody and Gilbert Cody, all of Cleveland, Tenn.; son-in-law, Danny White of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Ciera Michelle Paul of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Darryl Christopher (Jessica) Painter of Douglasville; two great-great-grandsons, Jaden Patrick Paul and Kase Parker Engel of Chattanooga, Tenn.; very special family, Dan and Brenda Friar and their children, Leah and Sean of Georgia, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the chapel with JC Watkins officiating. Burial: Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. at the Sunset Cemetery in Cleveland, Tenn. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb 22, from 2-7 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.
Roy L. Stonecipher, 80, East Ridge, Tenn.
Roy L. Stonecipher of East Ridge died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 80.
Mr. Stonecipher was a native of Sevierville, Tenn., and had lived most of his life in the East Ridge area. He was the owner and operator of Roy Stonecipher Carpentry and a member of Carpenters Local #74 and the East Ridge Church of the Nazarene.
His wife of 64 years, Ollie Mae Stonecipher, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Martha Jane Stonecipher, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his daughter, Wanda Holder of East Ridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Terri L. Parrish and Traci Marie May; great-grandchildren, Michael Morris, Alex and Dana Parrish, Makayla Berry and Dylan May, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Denny Manning and William Bell officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 25, 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.
Ollie Mae Hale Stonecipher, 81, East Ridge, Tenn.
Ollie Mae Hale Stonecipher of East Ridge, Tenn. died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, in a local hospital. She was 81.
A native of Pikeville, Tenn., Mrs. Stonecipher had lived in the East Ridge area for most of her life and was a member of East Ridge Church of the Nazarene. She was retired from Cobble-Muse Hosiery Mill following 40 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Roy L. Stonecipher on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011; parents, Sam and Ruby Lee Hale, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Holder of East Ridge; granddaughters, Terri L. Parrish and Traci Marie May; great-grandchildren, Michael Morris, Alex and Dana Parrish, Mikayla Berry and Dylan May; brother, Lewis Hale of Kansas City, Kan.; sisters, Dorthea Burgess, Lola Hastening, Ina Pearl Smith and Aileen Hale, all of Pikeville, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Denny Manning and William Bell officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 25, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcresthchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.