James H. “Jim” Runyan Jr., 78, Rossville
James H. “Jim” Runyan Jr. of Rossville died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his residence. He was 78.
Mr. Runyan was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was a member and Sunday school teacher at Lakeview First Baptist Church for many years. He was retired from Red Food Stores following 26 years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Jim was a volunteer with the Ft. Oglethorpe Fire Department for over 10 years and was a member of the Brainerd Optimist Club. He was also a former deputy with the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Mary Ann Runyan and Beatrice Pittman Runyan, and parents, James H. Runyan Sr. and Viola Mae Runyan.
Survivors include his children, Robin Cooley of Rossville, Stephen Runyan of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Jerry Runyan of Ringgold; stepsons, Houston (Pat) Bennett of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Eugene (Lynn) Stephens of Dunlap; sisters, Barbara (Robert) Corbin of Rossville and Carolyn (Ewell) Beaty of Huntsville; grandchildren, Todd Cooley of Rossville, Rachel (Ed) Runyan Clark of Chickamauga, Devin Runyan of Ringgold and Kelsey Runyan of Chattanooga, Tenn., along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, April 1, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Casey Hughes officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, March 31, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, April 1, from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Ed Clark, Josh Walker, Houston Bennett, Robert Corbin, Ewell Beaty and James Herbert McWhorter. Honorary pallbearers: members of the Ft. Oglethorpe Fire Department. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Virginia Clark, LaFayette
Virginia Clark of LaFayette died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at her family’s home.
Jenny was a resident of Smyrna for nearly 50 years where she and her husband, Charles, raised their family, attended church and were involved in various community activities. An accomplished poet, she was awarded for many of her works and recognized as a distinguished writer through the National Library of Poetry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents, Matthew and Ella Jane Coleman; seven sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include her only daughter, Teina Clark Wright and her husband Keith; grandson, Brandon Wright and his wife, Michelle; two great-grandsons, Jacob and Archer Wright, and one brother, Harold Coleman of Rustburg, Va.
Memorial service: Sunday, April 3, at Fair Oaks UMC in Marietta at 2 p.m. Burial: Monday, April 4, at 1 p.m., at Georgia Memorial Cemetery on Cobb Parkway at Windy Hill Road. All are welcome to come and celebrate her life. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Geneva M. Slaughter, 87, Rossville
Geneva M. Slaughter of Rossville died Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was 87.
Mrs. Slaughter was a native of Arkansas and had lived in Rossville for the past 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Slaughter; daughter, Mary Ruskaup; sisters, Jessie Beatrice Adcock and Molly Molean Rogers, and brother, Clarence Orlando Turner.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Aiko Slaughter of Ringgold; sister, Betty Jean Davis of Bay City, Texas; two granddaughters, Laura (Gabriel) Petersen of Whitwell, Tenn., and Candence (Mark) Travers of Kirkland, Wash.; great grandson, Jacob Petersen of Whitwell, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Margaret Turner of Texas; son-in-law, Larry Ruskaup of Rossville, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Wednesday, March 30, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Bro. David Burgess officiating. Private burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Laura Richardeen (Rich) Watt, 78
Laura Richardeen (Rich) Watt died January 6, 2011, from complications that arose after she defeated cancer. She was 78. She was born Nov. 9, 1932 to Richard Ezra and Laura Nettie McGlaughlin Holt at home in rural Potomac, Ill. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Richardeen was raised in Illinois and attended school in Armstrong. She lived in Vermilion County for 28 years, where she married Charles Gordon Creighton and they had 3 daughters. They later divorced and Richardeen married Robert E. Watt and welcomed his daughter, Robbin, into her heart. Together they moved to Pinellas County, Fla., where Richardeen lived for the next 42 years.
She retired from Palms of Pasadena Hospital where she worked in the insurance office and the admitting department. Richardeen moved to Ringgold for three years and then to St. George, Utah, for six years, where she was residing upon her death. She was widowed in 1977 and spent the remainder of her life lovingly caring for her family and spending cherished time with them.
Richardeen enjoyed reading, playing games, and spoiling her beloved dog, Susie Q. Richardeen was a member of the Church of Christ and her faith was an important part of her life. She was such a great source of encouragement to all of us, so loving and giving of herself. She will always live on in our hearts.
Survivors include her children, Sheryl (Richard) McGaughey of Ringgold, Lynn (Richard) Oehmann of St. George, Utah, Kathy (Daniel) Tanasz of Brookside, Utah, and Robbin (Roger) Williams of Bluffton, S.C.; her grandchildren, Michael, Angela, Brandy, Sandra, Sean, Christopher, Sara, Nicole, Renee and Robert, her great-grandchildren, Elijah, Noah, Natalie, Maxwell, Wesley, Alexis, Evan, Cane, Andrew, Jake and Danielle; her sisters, Lillian Criblez and Helen (Hardin) James of Potomac, Ill., and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands; her sister Evelyn Butler and her two brothers-in-law, Allan Criblez and Ray Butler.
The family would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for the wonderful care provided to Mom by the entire staff of Beehive Assisted Living, Rocky Mountain Home Health and Hospice Care, and Dixie Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mom’s name to DRMC Cancer Center or to a local charity of your choice. At Mom’s request, private family services will be at a later date.
Posted Monday, March 28, 2011
Clara L. Baldwin, 88, Ringgold
Clara L. Baldwin, 88, of Ringgold, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 in a local hospital.
A native of Marshall County, Ala., she had spent the greater part of her life in the Ringgold area and was a member of Community Baptist Church. Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ella Vaught, and three brothers.
Survivors include her husband of seventy years, Buford Baldwin; daughters, Patricia (LeVaughn) Forrester of LaFayette and Dianne (Frank) Gruetter of Chattanooga; sister, Ruby Yancy of Ft. Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Pam (David) Underdue, Janet (Mark) Edwards, Michelle (Rob) Oates, Dana (Danny) Daugherty and April (Bruce) Saine; great-grandchildren, Justin, Logan, Brayden, Bryson, Hadleigh, Sophia, Taylor and Brody, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Alan Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. EST at Freeman Chapel Cemetery, Albertville, Ala. Visitation: Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory. To share your condolences, please visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Mildred Evelyn Bates, 82, Chickamauga
Mildred Evelyn Bates of Chickamauga died Tuesday, March 23, 2011. She was 82.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lenos H. Bates Sr., and son, Lenos H. Bates Jr.
Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Keith of Chickamauga and Linda Bates Hawthorne of Rock Spring; son, Wade Bates of Chickamauga; brother, William Swader of Chickamauga; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Graveside service: Friday, March 25, at 1 p.m. in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ola Anderson Sampson, 100, Rossville
Ola Anderson Sampson of Rossville died Sunday, March 27, 2011, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. She was 100.
She was born Nov. 25, 1910, in Plevna, Ala., the eldest of 10 children, and had lived in Rossville for the past 70 years. Ola was a loving mother and devoted wife. She was a longtime member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church. As an active member of Senior Neighbors, she loved entertaining fellow members along with patients at NHC Nursing Home in Rossville. Ola loved nature, especially flowers, and was an avid gardener and a great cook. During her life she entered many contests and on the national radio program “Queen for a Day,” won her family’s first electric stove.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, William F. Anderson and Richard M. Sampson, and sons, Eugene Anderson, Troy Lee Anderson and Ray Anderson.
Survivors include her daughter Pat A. Anderson of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law Sheila Anderson and Kenneth “Tom” Hickman of Chickamauga; son, Aubrey Dean Anderson of Chickamauga; brother and sister-in-law, William and Mae McBride of Cartersville; sister, Virginia Martin of Rossville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Tuesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Dewayne Boudreaux and Rev. Billy Jacks officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville. Visitation: Monday, March 28, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. Sampson. The family also would like to offer a special “thank you” to Hospice of Chattanooga. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Gary Poteet, 57, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Gary Poteet of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Thursday March 24, 2011, at his residence. He was 57.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia/Chattanooga area, he attended Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and worked in construction for several years.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Robert and Annie Lee Brown; father, James Terrell Poteet, and sister, Karen B. Hess.
Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law, Debra and Stuart Hicks of Ringgold, Sondra and Nathan Bailey of Ringgold and Kimberly Brown Jones of Ringgold; two half-sisters, Terry Holland of Rossville and Lydia Poteet Ramirez of Chattanooga, Tenn.; half-brother, Jay Harbin of Rome; two aunts, Joann Lively of Rossville and Liz Lively of Augusta; special friend, Beverly Payne of East Ridge, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Trina Willingham, Leann Black, Nathan Jones, Deryl Bryson, Leah Brown and Robert Hess, and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. The family would like to say a special thanks to cousin Russell Lively for all the love and support he has given to the family.
Memorial services: Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Sunday, March 27, from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Arnold Willard York, 66, Chickamauga
Arnold Willard York of Chickamauga died Saturday, March 26, 2011. He was 66.
He was born in Flat Rock, Ala., to the late Mose and Bunia York, and had lived in the Chickamauga area for most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam era and retired from Aladdin Mills as a supervisor in 1996 after more than 35 years of service. He enjoyed golf, playing and coaching softball, building bird houses and working in his yard. He was a devoted father and grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Archie and William York.
Survivors include his children and spouses, Duane (Ann) York of Tunnel Hill, Angela (Mike) Daniel, Kimberly (Alex) Benitez and Edna Perry, all of Chickamauga; brother, Leon York of Whiteside, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Matt, Mercedes, Courtnee, Colby, Jessica, Vanesa, Milagro and Rosalinda; special nephew, Donnie Frazier, and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Wednesday, March 30, at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 28, after 4 p.m., all day Tuesday, March 29, and prior to the service on Wednesday, March 30, at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.
Posted Friday, March 25, 2011
Marie Bell, 82, Rossville
Marie Bell a lifelong resident of Rossville died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, peacefully in her home.She was 82.
She attended Temple Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Charles E. Bell; children, Richard (Elsie) Bell, Jean (Ron) Williams, Frances (Richard) Johnson, Jeff (Pat) Bell and Charlotte Bell; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother and three sisters.
Graveside services: Saturday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with Marvin Eskew officiating. Visitation: Friday, March 25, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Evelyn Noblitt, 81, East Ridge, Tenn.
Evelyn Noblitt of East Ridge, Tenn., died Thursday, March 24, 2011, in a local hospital. She was 81.
She was a native of Valley Head, Ala., and had lived most of her life in East Ridge. Mrs. Noblitt was a longtime member of New Covenant Baptist Church and attended Peoples Baptist Church. She was employed with Kleen-A-Matic in East Ridge as their clerk with over 40 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis E. Noblitt; parents, William and Hester Steele, and brothers and sisters, Bonnie Phillips, Jewel Gilbert, Berlie Smith, Aurmae Williams, Robert Steele and James Steele.
Survivors include her sister, Gladys Taylor of Dalton; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Funeral services: Monday, March 28, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Revs. Steve Kellogg and Marvin Fowler officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 27, from 1-6 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.
Doris Lillian Pickens, 88, Rossville
Doris Lillian Pickens of Rossville died Thursday, March 24, 2011. She was 88.
She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late Harry and Audrey Brownell, and had lived in Warner Robins, Ga., for most of her life before moving to the Rossville area in 1985. She was a member of Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church and was previously the director of the kindergarten classes at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins for more than 11 years. She was also a volunteer for Hutcheson Medical Center’s gift shop for more than 11 years. She held several positions with the AARP and was a devoted member of the Daylily Society. She was a wonderful cook and a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all that knew her.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Pickens, and two sisters, Wanda Crosby and Joyce Jenkins.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve (Fran) Pickens of Fort Oglethorpe and Gary (Linn) Pickens of Harrison, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law, Diane (Bill) Brown of Gallipolis, Ohio; four grandchildren, Stacy Pickens, Michelle Pickens, T.J. (Sara) Pickens and Sean Pickens; great-granddaughter, Natalie Pickens, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, March 26, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Janice Keebler officiating. Burial: Calvary Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation: Friday, March 25, after 5 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday, March 26, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ronald Carl Fahrenbach Sr., 65, Flintstone
Ronald Carl Fahrenbach Sr., of Flintstone died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was 65.
He was a former employee with Pinkerton Security.
Survivors include his son, Ronald C, Fahrenbach Jr.; daughter, Anita Holland; five grandchildren; Evelyn Dennis, and sister, Jean Lemecke.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Larry B. Pierce, 66, LaFayette
Larry B. Pierce of LaFayette died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was 66.
He was preceded in death by parents, Kenny Frank and Ruby Lee Ezell Pierce, and brothers, Kenneth Pierce and Roger Pierce.
Survivors include daughters, Tina Pierce and Phyllis Ridley; sons, Bruce Pierce, Tim Ridley and Edward Ridley; grandchildren, Mandy Norton, Jacob Pierce and Kayla Galloway; great-grandchildren, Devin Norton and Judson Mobley, all of LaFayette, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 25, at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Carl Jackson. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 24, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Tim Ridley, Jacob Pierce, Edward Ridley, Marty Hughes and Randy Marsh. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Wallace Ford Scruggs, 71, Rossville
Wallace “Wally” Ford Scruggs of Rossville died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was 71.
He was a member and deacon of Mission Ridge Baptist Church, a former DJ at WJOC AM Radio Station, better known as “Wally Gator,” and former host of the Gospel Jubilee on a local cable channel.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ann Scruggs; parents, Winifred and Viola Scruggs, and sister, Mary Ann Pence.
Survivors include his sons, Wally (Georgann) Scruggs, Ricky (Pam) Scruggs and Jim (Janice) Scruggs; sister, Brenda Bunch; mother-in-law, Alice Kidd; grandchildren, Dawn, Matt, Nikki, Joey, Kendrick, Jerry, Charity and Tonya; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, March 25, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-East. Visitation: Thursday, March 24, after 3 p.m., and prior to the service Friday, March 25. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Paul Eugene Gann, 69, Rock Spring
Paul Eugene Gann of Rock Spring died Friday, March 18, 2011. He was 69.
He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew (Matt) Gann.
Survivors include his wife, Johnny Brookes Gann of Rock Spring; daughter, Angel (Mike) Capo; son, Carlus (Resa) Gann; sisters, Pat Commander of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother, Wayne (Cathy) Gann of Rock Spring; grandchildren, Jamie Henton of LaFayette, Amanda Wallin of Washington and Casey Hobbs of LaFayette; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Saturday, March 19, at his home at 36 Gann Drive. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Anna Bell Honeycutt, 83, Ringgold
Anna Bell Honeycutt of Ringgold died Monday, March 21, in the loving presence of her family. She was 83.
She was a daughter of the late Noel and Lillie Revels Turner and was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas. Mrs. Honeycutt was a charter member of Parkway Baptist Temple and a member of the auditorum class. She enjoyed camping, fishing and homemaking with her loving family.
She was preceded in death by brother, George Golden, and sisters, Betty Anderson and Evelyn Webster.
Survivors include her loving husband of 65 years, Milton O. Honeycutt; sons, Jerry (Sue) Honeycutt of East Brainerd, Tenn., and Larry (Leesa) Honeycutt of Ft. Oglethorpe; sister, Louise Robinson of Memphis, Tenn.; brother, Edward Turner of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Derek Honeycutt, Corey Honeycutt, Dr. Kevin Honeycutt and Jaime (Chuck) Miller, and great-grandchildren, Charlie Miller and Andy Miller.
Funeral services: Friday, March 25, at 11:30 a.m. at Parkway Baptist Temple with David Sampson officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 24, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, at the church. Honorary pallbearers: Kyle Taylor and Jimmy Williams. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Charles Eugene “Gene” Swafford, 73, LaFayette
Charles Eugene “Gene” Swafford of LaFayette died Monday, March 21, 2011, at his residence. He was 73.
Gene proudly served in and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He then continued his expertise in the mechanic field as a Texaco gas station owner, followed by several years in pest control in Shreveport, La. He was a devoted husband and father, loving his many grandchildren with all his heart.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles “Chuck” Swafford Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Melba Swafford of LaFayette; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Keith Gallagher of Bentley, La.; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Penny Loveless of Ringgold and Nathan and Michelle Loveless of Rossville; daughter-in-law, Denise Swafford of LeCompte, La.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Pauline Kelley of Cleveland, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Wednesday, March 23, at 6 p.m. in the chapel. Graveside service: Forest Lawn Cemetery, in Ball, La., with Rev. M. David Roberts officiating at 2 p.m. Friday, March 25. Visitation: Wednesday, March 23, from 4-6 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.
Violet Viginia Swafford, 81, Rock Spring
Violet Virginia Swafford of Rock Spring died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. She was 81.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hettie Ann Turner Harrison; two sisters and five brothers.
Survivors include her sister, Charlotte (W.A.) Whaley of Rock Spring, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 25, at 4 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. James Helton. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 25, from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers: nephews. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Robert Lyle Travillian, 32, LaFayette
Robert Lyle Travillian of LaFayette died Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was 32.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tony Travillian.
Survivors include his mother, Johnnie Marie Travillian; special friend, Beth Travillian; brothers, Mark A. Travillian and Jason (Brittney) Travillian; special niece, Gracie Travillian, all of LaFayette; one other niece and three nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, March 25, at 2 p.m. with service conducted by Paul Newman and Brian Lively. Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, March 24, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: David Dodd, Troy Haston, Josh Smith, Chet Johnson, Dale Lindsey and Mike Hankins. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Monday, March 21, 2011
James Bolich, 80, Rossville
James Bolich of Rossville died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at his home. He was 80.
A native of Wadsworth, Ohio, he had been a resident of the north Georgia area for over 30 years. He was a retired letter carrier with the Postal Service after 29 years of service, and was a U. S. Air Force veteran. Mr. Bolich was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Meager Bolich; sister, Ruth Bailey, and brother, Don Bolich.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Louise Bolich; a son, Ron (Darlene) Bolich of East Ridge, Tenn., and a twin sister, Marilyn Siders of Wadsworth, Ohio; three grandchildren, Amanda (Nick) Meabon, Angela (Mark) Dorsey and R.J. (Shelley) Bolich, and five great-grandchildren, Olivia Meabon, Madison and Audrey Dorsey and Evan and Brody Bolich.
Funeral services: Wednesday, March 23, at 11:30 a.m. at Asbury Chapel Highland Park Baptist Church with Revs. Bruce Howland and Scotty Marcum officiating. Burial: in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: Tuesday, March 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Everett Wayland Grist, 84, East Ridge, Tenn.
Everett Wayland Grist of East Ridge, Tenn., died Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was 84.
Mr. Grist was an author and wrote several books on antiques and collectibles.
Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Quick; son, Billy Grist; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no visitation or services. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Suzanne Hardy Stephens, 62, Ringgold
Suzanne Hardy Stephens of Ringgold died March 18, 2011. She was 62.
Survivors include her husband, Christopher Stephens, and daughter, Allison Belan.
Memorial service: Saturday, April 2, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Hueytown, Ala. Visitation: Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m., prior to the service. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Carl Franklin Tilley Jr., 88, Fort Oglethorpe
Carl Franklin Tilley Jr. 88 of Fort Oglethorpe died March 17, 2011, at his home. He was 88.
He was a member of Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked most of his life as a printer. He later retired from Hutcheson Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Josephine Worrell Tilley; brother, Ronald Tilley; sister, Margaret Tilley King, and a son, Art Tilley.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Jean Tilley; daughter, Jeanette Tilley both of Fort Oglethorpe; son, Frank (Sandra) Tilley; granddaughter, Kristi (Jason) Bryan; three great-grandchildren, Dylan, Ashlynn and Abby, all of Ringgold; brother, Michael (Peggy) Tilley of Pilot Mountain, N.C.; sisters, Josephine Simmons of Mt. Airy, N.C., Sue (Johnny) Geiger of Hot Springs, Ark., and Bette (Lester) Hill of Greensboro, N.C.; sister-in-law, Lois Tilley of Youngstown, Pa., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Sunday, March 20, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Ben Matherly and Janice Keebler officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Saturday, March 19, from 3-9 p.m., and prior to the service Sunday, March 20. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Kaiden Jamal Warren, infant, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Kaiden Jamal Warren, 18 month-old son of Antwane and Renee Warren of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in a local hospital.
Survivors include siblings, Jazmine, Amaya, Antwane II, Teana and Isiah Warren; maternal grandparent, Wendell Holliday; paternal grandparents, Marchshella Evans (Ira Reid) and Robert Sims, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services: Sunday, March 20, at 3 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Sunday, March 20, from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Joe H. Wiley, 75, Chickamauga
Joe H. Wiley of Chickamauga died Friday, March 18, 2011. He was 75.
He was a member of Kensington Church of God, had retired from Synthetic Industries and enjoyed woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. and Claudia Mae Wiley; grandson, Matthew Wiley; and nine brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his loving Wife, Erma J. Wiley of Chickamauga; four children, Joe (JoAnn) Wiley, Diane Wiley, Alfred Wiley and Robert (Shirley) Wiley, all of LaFayette; four stepchildren, Peggy J. (Joe K.) Hulsey of Goodlettsville, Tenn., Joan (Gerald) Bingham of Cottontown, Tenn., Judy F. (Lessley) Queen of Chickamauga and Linda (Donnie) Haney of Chickamauga; brother, Paul Wiley of Alabama; sister, Edith Rapier of Chattanooga, Tenn., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: Monday, March 21, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis Chambers and Andy Powell officiating. Burial: Crestlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 20, from 4-9 p.m. and prior to the service Monday, March 21, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Posted Friday, March 18, 2011
Katherine Baker Morgan, 83, East Ridge, Tenn.
Katherine Baker Morgan of East Ridge, Tenn. died Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at her residence with her children by her side. She was 83.
A native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and East Ridge areas, Mrs. Morgan was a member of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church and had served in many capacities for many years including, secretary and treasurer , and communications officer as well as numerous committees. She and her late husband of 63 years, George Morgan, were well-known philanthropists in the tri-state area, and were co-owners of George Morgan Properties. In addition to owning several businesses herself, Mrs. Morgan was involved with many service and political arenas. Her passions in life were her family, gardening, construction work, the outdoors and farming.
In addition to her husband George Morgan, she was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose Baker; brothers, Clarence Russell Baker, Raymond Glen Baker and William Frank Baker; sister, Louise Ophelia Posey; grandson, Rodney Keith Morgan; daughter-in-law, Sharon Lorrain Morgan; and son-in-law, Mike Olinger.
Survivors include her children, Sharon Olinger, George Van Buren, and James W. “Jim Bo” Morgan, all of East Ridge, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Christine Elaine Morgan of East Ridge, Tenn.; sisters, Elizabeth Nell Touchstone of Fort Oglethorpe, Betty Frances Cawood of Ringgold, and Barbara Ann Mason of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Rebecca Tate of Atlanta, Dr. Mary Morgan, Kimberly Heatherly, Travis Olinger, Brandon Olinger and George Morgan, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, March 19, at noon at Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church with the Rev. Sam Payne officiating. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 18, from 4 -8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Tony Touchstone, Michael Cawood, Danny Kelly, Mark Heatherly, John Morgan, Jack Cawood, Brandon Olinger and Travis Olinger. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Thursday, March 17, 2011
Bertie Cowart Abney, 90, Ringgold
Bertie Cowart Abney of Ringgold died Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She was 90.
She was born August 22, 1920 to the late Tom and Amy Cowart in Ringgold. Mrs. Abney was a member of Friendship Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and sewing and was a member of the Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Abney Sr.; son, James Howard Abney Jr.; grandson, Roger Lee Abney Jr.
Survivors include two sons, Roger Lee Abney Sr. of Hilton Head, S.C., John Thomas Abney, Sr. and his wife, Rosellen of Ringgold; daughter, Catherine Abney Clark and her husband, David of Cohutta; sisters, Annie Bell Cowart Snow of Conyers, Geneva Cowart Crabtree of Fort Oglethorpe; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Friday, March 18, at 10 a.m. in Anderson Cemetery, Ringgold. Visitation: Thursday, March 17, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.
Pauline F. Bowman, 86, West Armuchee
Pauline F. Bowman of West Armuchee died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. She was 86.
She was retired from teaching after 35 years of service in the Walker and Whitfield County school systems.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Z. Bowman; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Fitzpatrick; sisters, Gladys F. McClure and Jamie F. Higgison; brother, Bobby J. Fitzpatrick; and nephews, Pat Higgison and Joe McClure.
Survivors include nieces, Angela F. Stack, Leslie F. Cole and Dorothy H. Grizzle; nephews, Troy Fitzpatrick, Ted Higgison and Ed and Ken McClure; sister-in-law, Deauana Huggins Fitzpatrick; and several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Thursday, March 17, at 4:30 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. B.W. “Skip” Mitchell. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 17, until 4 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Scholarship fund. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
James Samuel “Sammy” Carroll, 66, Ringgold
James Samuel “Sammy” Carroll of Ringgold died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at his residence. He was 66.
He was an active member of Clearview Baptist Church and enjoyed assisting the members of the Sonshine Club. Sammy was an avid Alabama football fan, fisher and hunter. He was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Samuel Carroll and Gladys Yeager Carroll.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Davis Carroll; daughter, Megan Carroll Robinson and her husband, Chad of Ringgold; sister, Jeanette Sullivan and her husband, Randall of Chattanooga, Tenn.; nephew, Alan Nichols of Chattanooga, Tenn.; aunt, Louise Davis of Leeds, Ala.; and several cousins.
Funeral services: Friday, March 18, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Herman Kapherr officiating. Burial: Dailey Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 17, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff and caregivers at Amedysis Hospice of Dalton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Clearview Baptist Church, 2183 Dietz Road, Ringgold, Ga. 30736.
Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Roger Wayne McKinney, 66, Smyrna, Tenn.
Roger Wayne McKinney of Smyrna, Tenn. died Monday March 14, 2011. He was 66.
A resident of the Smyrna area for the past 11 years, he was formerly of Ringgold. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service for 22 years and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Hughes McKinney and brother, Michael McKinney.
Survivors include his wife, Sheryl Scoggins McKinney of Smyrna, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Karen McKinney of Ringgold; daughter, Alison McKinney Wright (Tony Sellers) of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; three sisters, Eileen Hise, Sharon McKinney and Cindy Garland, all of Ringgold; five grandchildren, Conrad McKinney, Cheyenne Wright, Tyler Wright, Logan Wright and Kamden Sellers; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, March 18, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Leroy Spinks officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Thursday, March 17, from 4-9 p.m. and Friday, March 18, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis, Ringgold.
Jerol Silvers, 72, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Jerol Silvers of Chattanooga died Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at his residence. He was 72.
He was a native of Rome and was a retired quality control manager in the carpet industry. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was a friend to many.
Survivors include two sons, Doug Silvers of Dunlap, Tenn. and Ray Silvers of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Frances (Paul) Timms of Ringgold; brother, Travis (Barbara) Silvers of Sylvania, Ala.; and three grandchildren, Dakota, Logan and McKayla Silvers.
Private family services have been held. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Ruby Page Womack, 88, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Ruby Page Womack Chattanooga, Tenn. died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. She was 88.
Ruby was born in East Ridge, Tenn., Sept. 20, 1922, and was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. She was a member of Hickory Valley Community Church where she was active in the women's Bible class.
She was preceded in death by loving husband of 63 years, Fred Womack; parents, Ira and Ruth Page; sister, Dorothy “Dot” Reeves; and brother, Russell Page.
Survivors include her son, Arlan and wife Jan Womack; grandchildren, Jason and Jenny Womack, both of Ringgold; twin sister, Ruth Slater of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, March 18., at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Duke Stone officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 17, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses, CNAs, and staff of NHC Fort Oglethorpe. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Diabetic Association, 1-800-342-2383. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Betty Dodd West, 83, Grayson
Betty Dodd West of Grayson passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011. She was 83.
A native of the Flintstone area, Betty lived in the Chattanooga, Tenn. area most of her life and has lived in the Grayson area for the past seven years with her daughter. She was a former employee of First Tennessee Bank and a former member of Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ and later Monroe Georgia Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.T. West; son, Terry West; and parents, Gordon and Mary Alice Foster Dodd.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Keith Lyda of Grayson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Brenda West and Ron and Bonita West, both of Loganville; daughter-in-law, Kathy West of Ringgold; sister, Barbara Wilson of Rossville; two brothers, Tommy Gordy of Chickamauga and Larry Gordy of Flintstone; eight grandchildren, Wendy West, Jason Lyda, Jeremy Lyda, Wade West, Megan West, Rachel West, Zach West and Tori West; one great grandchild, Riley Lyda; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, March 18, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 17, from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, March 18, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Posted Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Paul “Jack” Johnson, 73, Chickamauga
Paul “Jack” Johnson of Chickamauga died Monday, March 14, 2011, at his residence. He was 73.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area where he was a brick mason with J&J Masonry. He was a member of Pilgrim Way Baptist Church and had also attended Revival Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Johnson; parents, Claude and Lily Mae Johnson; stepsons, Johnny and Randy Morgan; brother, Charles Shubert, and sister, Betty Mae Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Johnson; daughters, Debbie Klamert, Sandy Goins, Ann Teems, Peggy Goins, Regina Moses and Tonya Ridley; sons, Randy, Terry, Chris and Bo Bo Johnson; stepsons, Randy and Jimmy McCarty and David Morgan; brothers, James, Claude and Bobby Johnson; sister, Emma Pedrick, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. James Turnipseed officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, March 17, 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.
Grover James Newman, 71, Chickamauga
Grover James Newman of Chickamauga died Monday, March 14, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 71.
He was born on April 21, 1939 in Paulding County, to the late Vance William Newman and Annie Ruth Coalson Newman. He graduated from Rockmart High School in 1957. He had resided for over forty-five years in Chickamauga, where he was a former member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a current member of First Baptist Church of Chickamauga. Grover began working for Georgia Power Company in 1959 and retired after thirty-six years of service as local manager. He was an active member of the community. He served as president of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce and was a past member of the Chickamauga Business and Professional Association. He was a member and the past master of Crawfish Springs Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 300.
Grover’s true passion was the Chickamauga Lions Club, where he had forty-three years of perfect attendance. He served as club president, vice-president, treasurer and a member of the board of directors. In addition to serving in state and regional positions, Grover was a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and a member of the District 18-A Hall of Fame. He received numerous club, district, state and international awards as well. He received the Ervin Crumbly Medal in 2010, the highest honor given by the Lions of Georgia. Through his work with the Lions Club and his community involvement, Grover cherished that he was able to touch the lives of many people.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Wilma Robinson and Shirley Newman.
Survivors include his wife, Darline Newman of Chickamauga; son, Jimmy Lee Newman of Rockmart; daughters and son-in-law, Joanna Lynn Newman Brock and Harold “Duck” Brock of Cartersville and Leah Brooke Newman of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kristy and Michael Williams, Ashley and Deidra Wooten, all of Rockmart, Jared and Jennifer Brock of Cartersville and Randy and Amanda Brock of Rome; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 16, from 2-9 p.m. and Thursday, March 17, from 11 a.m. until the service. Funeral services: Thursday, March 17, at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church of Chickamauga with Chris Morgan and Rev. Charles McElhaney officiating. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers: members of the Chickamauga Lions Club. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Grover’s physician and friend Dr. Mills and his staff, as well as the staff of Hutcheson Medical Center’s ICU. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Grover’s life and years of service to the Georgia Lions Lighthouse at 5582 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.
Eva Patricia “Pat” Petty, 61, Ringgold
Eva Patrica “Pat” Petty, 61 of Ringgold departed this life Monday, March 14, 2011. She was 61.
She was born in Dekalb County, Ala., to the late Clarence and Eva Lance, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery Lynn Petty, and sister, Clarcy Jean Hughes. Pat was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Michael (Jill) Petty of Ooltewah and John Gregory Petty of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Sydney and Jack Petty, whom she dearly loved; sister, Sheila Morse, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, March 17, at 12 p.m. in the chapel with Chris Hayes officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Wednesday, March 16, from 4-8 p.m. and prior to the service Thursday, March 17. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Margaret Royl Redden, 91, Rossville
Margaret Royl Redden of Rossville died Monday, March 14, 2011, in a local health care facility. She was 91.
She had been a resident of Rossville for eight years after coming from California. Mrs. Redden was a retired nurse from UCLA Medical Center and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Sherman of Ft. Oglethorpe, Peggy Sumida of Fort Oglethorpe, and Karen Redden of Portland, Ore.; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie (Elaine) Redden of Marietta; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.