Treava Genell Watkins, 57, Lafayette

Mrs. Treava Genell Watkins of Lafayette died Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at Hutcheson Medical Center. She was 57.

She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church, owner of Genell Beauty Shop, and was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Eugene Watkins, Jr., and daughter, Gerea Chantelle Ludy.

Survivors include her sons, Pastor Gregory (Lashea) Ludy of LaFayette, Mr. Adrian (Chiquita) Ludy of Dalton, Mr. Shawn Watkins of LaFayette, Mr. Eddie Watkins; daughter, Mrs. Lula Whittenberry of Summerville; eight grandchildren; parents, Mr. John William (Mildred) Griffin; brother, Mr. John Henry Griffin of LaFayette; sister, Mrs. Yuvette (Chevette) Suttle of Atlanta; uncles, Misters Thomas (“T. J.”) Ware, James (Letha) Ware, Elder Leonard Sheppard; aunts, Mrs. Nella Bell, Mrs. Betty Middlebrooks, Mrs. Linda Lacks; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 29, at 2 p. m. at Prospect Baptist Church with Elder G. M. Spotts as Eulogist, Pastor Gregory Ludy, Jr., and Elder James Washington, Jr. presiding. Burial: Monday, Oct. 1, at 11:30 a. m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 28, at the church from 7-8 p. m.

An online guestbook is available at: willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

Eric Michael Engel, 25, Chickamauga

Eric Michael Engel of Chickamauga died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. He was 25.

He was born in Marietta and spent most of his life in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., before moving to northwest Georgia only a few months ago. He was of the Christian faith, a former student at Sevier County High School, was presently working at the Huddle House in Chickamauga and he loved spending time outdoors skateboarding, snowboarding and hiking.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buck and Mildred Moon; uncle, Greg Stroup and aunt, Sherry Hulsey.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Melissa Engel and Eric Ballard of Chickamauga, father, Michael Engel of Smyrna; brother, Ryan Chase Ballard of Chickamauga; aunts and uncles, Kristen Sandoval and Gary Spence of Lawrenceville, Cindi and Doug Elsberry of Chickamauga, Robbie Stewart of Breman and Jeff and Cathy Stroup of Connecticut; girlfriend, Elizabeth Stewart of Sevierville, and several other family members and friends.

Funeral service: Friday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 27, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the funeral service Friday in the funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wilson Funeral Home.

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

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

Marty Dewayne Hall, Sr., 51, Rossville

Marty Dewayne Hall, Sr., of Rossville died Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was 51.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran who loved to drive, ride his Harley and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a devoted son, husband and father who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his natural parents, Delmer and Barbara Hall; brother, Delmer Lee Hall, Jr., and grand-parents, Orban and Evelyn Dotson.

Survivors include his loving wife, Kathy Hall of Rossville; two sons, William K. Brown of Ringgold and Marty “Dewayne” Hall, Jr., of Rossville; two brothers, Ricky Stephens and Rodney Stephens both of Lookout Mountain; two sisters, Teresa Blaylock of Rossville and Becky Smith of Calhoun; three grandchildren, Izaak Brown, Ian Farbo and Kenlee English; parents, Everett and Sheila Lambert, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. James Dotson and Ronnie Dotson officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 29, after noon, all day Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

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

Reese Glenn, Chickamauga

Mr. Reese Glenn of Chickamauga passed away Friday, September 21, 2012.

He is survived by his daughter, Janice Truell of Douglasville; grandchildren, Jill Richardson Neal and husband, Charles William, Joseph D. Richardson and wife, Chelsie; great grandchildren, Grayson Neal, Jacob Neal and McKenzie Richardson.

Memorial service: Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m., at Christian City Welcome Center in Union City with Pastor Jim Willis officiating.

An online guest book is available at: parrottfuneral-home.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Southwest Christian Care 7225 Lester Rd. Union City, GA 30291.

Warren Gamaliel Hughes, Ringgold

Warren Gamaliel Hughes of Ringgold and the Chattanooga, Tennessee area for many years, died in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sunday, September 16, 2012.

He was the son of the late Henry Edgar and Mary Lusk Hughes. He was also preceded in death by his son, Hank Hughes.

He was retired as general construction superintendent at Pinkerton and Laws Co. He served in the U.S.Navel Reserve during WWII as air navigator and air navigation instructor. He was a member of Ringgold Kiwanis Club, Oklahoma City Masonic Lodge #36 AF & AM, and Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for 62 years .He had a love for building and for his community and gave much time and energy to Habitat for Humanity in Chattanooga and Catoosa County. He was a member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Ringgold.

Survivors include his wife, Dixie Burke Hughes; son, Greg (Lana) Hughes; daughters, Della, Tracy and Lisa Hughes; step-children, Malcolm (Emily) Boothroyd, Teresa Hines and Mark Boothroyd; grandchildren, Kris, Jennifer, Ryan, Rachel and Ali; and sister, Margaret Goble.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m., at Ringgold First Baptist Church with Dr. Dan Whitaker and Rev. Jim Bailiff officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 24, from 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Ringgold First Baptist Church Deacons. Honorary pallbearers will be Ringgold Kiwanis Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity Catoosa County or the greater Chattanooga area.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Kathleen Elizabeth Hughes, 80, Ringgold

Kathleen Elizabeth Hughes of Ringgold died September 22, 2012, at a local hospital. She was 80.

She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church. She retired from Met Life Insurance Company. She loved reading and solving crossword puzzles.

Survivors include her brother, Fletcher Hughes of Fort Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Lori Upton of Ringgold, Steve Cruise of Flintstone; great-grandchildren, Brittany Grubb, Haley Grubb, Kaitlyn Ballard, Madison Cruise, and Tucker Cruise; and nephews, Ronnie and Buddy Hughes.

Funeral services: Monday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. BB Dawn officiating. Burial: Hooker Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 23, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Joan Elizabeth Hamilton Roach, 46, LaFayette

Joan Elizabeth Hamilton Roach of LaFayette died Wednesday, September 26, 2012. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 46.

She faced illness and death with much grace and dignity, never losing her sense of humor and most importantly her faith. She will be forever in the hearts of her beloved family and many friends. She was a member of and baptized at Bay-side Baptist Church in Harrison. She was previously employed at Pediatric Diagnostic Association and was employed at Chattanooga Internal Medicine until her illness.

She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Robert Lee Hamilton, and grandparents, Howard and Minnie Franklin and C.J. and Pat Hamilton.

Survivors include her husband, Gregory A. Roach; sons, Brandon C. Staggs and Tanner J. Roach; mother, Joy F. Hamilton; mother and father in-law, Jerry and JoAnn Roach; special aunts and uncles, Carol and Mickey McCamish, Marie F. McMellon, Howard and Pat Franklin, Margaret Hamilton-Hon; brother-in-law Gary (Jill) Roach; niece Whitney Roach; special cousin, Sheila Clark; special friends Laurie and Maggie Schmidt; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many very dear friends. She is also survived by her precious furry angels; Walker, Texas Ranger and Max.

Funeral services: Saturday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m in the funeral home chapel. A dear friend, Phil Meadows, will officiate. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 28, from 4-8 p.m., and after noon until time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital, One Siskin Plaza, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403, or Hospice of Chattanooga, P. O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416, or

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Daphne Peterson, 104, LaFayette

Daphne “Momma Pete” Peterson of LaFayette died Saturday, September 22, 2012. She was 104.

She was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She also worked on the service staff at Berry College.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Wilburn Peterson; sons, Frank Melvin Peterson, and Wilburn Eugene Peterson; grandson, Gary Peterson; sisters, Jamie Scoggins, and Mary Holbrook; brothers, Willie Coulter, Tom Coulter, and Roy Coulter; parents, Charles and Lillie Coulter.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Trish and husband, Dr. Jerry McNabb, of LaFayette, Frank and wife, Gloria Peterson, Jeff and wife Teresa Peterson, all of LaFayette; granddaughter-in-law, Linda Peterson, of LaFayette; daughters-in-law, Kathleen Peterson, of LaFayette and Nell Peter-son Rogers, of Chickamauga; nine great-grandchildren, seven-teen great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Tuesday, September 25, at 2 p.m. Service by Dr. Jerry McNabb, and grandson Frank Peterson. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 24, from 5 -8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Casie Nicole Walters, 23, Chattanooga

Casie Nicole Walters of Chattanooga died Monday, September 24, 2012. She was 23.

She attended the Orange Grove Center of Chattanooga, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her father, Eric Scott Walters.

Survivors include her mother, Lynn Derryberry Walters, of Chattanooga; sister, Olivia (Nick) Walters Dover, of LaFayette.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Shane Cloud. Burial: Arnold Gladden Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday from noon until service time.

Pallbearer: Billy Derryberry, Jonathan Derryberry, Roy Forester, and Seth Forester.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks funeral home, of LaFayette.

Johnny Harris, Jr., 50, LaFayette

Johnny Harris, Jr., of LaFayette died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. He was 50.

He was preceded in death by his father Johnny Harris, Sr., and sister Cynthia Keith.

Survivors include his daughters, Angela Harris, Samantha Harris, Jessica Harris, all of Ringgold; mother and father, Sue and Odis Hughes, of LaFayette; brother, Mark Harris of Calhoun; grandchildren, Karma Bethune, Shelby Harris and Kayla Xairavong.

Funeral service: Friday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. W. C. Pence and Dr. Ernest Groce. Burial: Naomi Cemetery. Vistitation: Thursday, Sept. 27, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Mary Lee Kinsey Smith, 79, Villanow

Mrs. Mary Lee Kinsey Smith of Villanow died Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was 79.

She was a loving wife, mother, and best friend. She was a member of the Lakeside Baptist Church of Rocky Face.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Maggie Kinsey; son, Gary Smith, and five siblings.

Survivors include her loving husband of sixty-three years, Bassell Smith; daughters, Deniece and husband Raymond Daugherty, of Dalton, Deborah and husband, Danny Hobbs, of Villanow, and Sandy and husband, Steve Wilson, of LaFay-ette; son, B. Kim Smith, of Villanow; sister, Patricia Bates, of Dalton; grandchildren, Mark Smith, Machelle Hall, Brian Smith, Sharon Nelson, Preston Clark. Scott Hobbs, Richard Hobbs, Amanda Little, Shane Smith, Adam Wilson, Ryan Wilson, and Katie Wilson; nineteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Special thanks to all the friends and neighbors for their love and prayers through the years.

Funeral service: Thursday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m. Service conducted by Revs. Clyde Painter, and Scott Hobbs. Burial: White Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday from 3 p.m. until service time.

Pallbearers are grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are special friends, Betty Dyer, Lena Edwards, Linda White, and Lou Napoli.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.

Randolph Dewayne Copeland, 70, Chickamauga

Randolph Dewayne Copeland of Chickamauga died Sun-day, September 23, 2012. He was 70.

He was born in Fort Payne, Ala., and had resided in Chickamauga since 1960. He was a former employee of Chickamauga Telephone Company and Crystal Springs Mill in Chickamauga. He began work for Buckaneer Carpet Indus-try, which later became Galaxy Industries and at his retirement was known as MoHawk Industries. He was a hard worker and couldn’t stay retired long, therefore he began working with Wilson Funeral Homes in 2003, and was a current employee. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Crawfish Spring Masonic Lodge F&AM #300. He enjoyed fishing and had been a longtime NASCAR fan until Dale Earnhardt’s death.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father: Randolph Wayne Copeland.

Survivors include his mother, Edna Mae Tinsley Copeland of Chickamauga, his sweetheart and wife, Mrs. Sadie Gore Copeland of Chickamauga; their sons, Ricky (Carla) Copeland of Montgomery, Ala., Danny Copeland, Deron Gore both of Chickamauga; granddaughters, Salina and Sharissa Copeland of Montgomery, Ala.; and his beloved bulldawg, Cleo.

Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m. in the chapel with David L. Wilson officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery with Masonic Rites & Orders. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5-9 p.m., and Thursday morning prior to the service.

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

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – Chickamauga Chapel.

Rollin Dale Gates, 65, Dalton

Rollin Dale Gates of Dalton died Saturday, September 22, 2012. He was 65.

He was the son of the late Galen L. and Ruby R. Rogers Gates. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was currently employed with North Georgia Toyota in Dalton.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Gates.

Survivors include his five children, Jeffrey H. (Nicole) Gates, Lakewood, Calif., Stephanie D. (Chris) Wilson and Courtney M. Gates, all of Springfield, Ill., Matthew P. (Jessica) Gates, of Rossville and Jonathan “Tyler” Gates, of Ringgold; six grandchildren, David, Katherine, Keldon, Madelyn, Carol Ann “CJ” and Garret “Masun”; sister, Mary Ann Cappetto, Phoenix, Ariz.

Funeral services: Friday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Vince Estill officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 27, from 5-8 p.m. at the fu-neral home.

Memorial gifts can be sent to Bible Way Baptist Church, 2502 Lakeview Drive, Rossville, GA 30741.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Park-way.

Annie Ruth Davis Crow, 81, Chickamauga

Annie “Ruth” Davis Crow of Chickamauga died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was 81.

She has been a resident of north Georgia since 1954 and was a member of Cassandra Baptist Church and attended Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ. She loved to travel to any location and enjoyed quilting and search word puzzles. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Eugene Crow, and parents, Edward and Pluma Hubbard Davis.

Survivors include her daughters, Shelia (Dewayne) Lewis of Chickamauga, Kathy “Kat” (Pat) Leming, of LaFayette and Fran (Johnny) Butler of Chickamauga; brother, Neal Davis of Rossville; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Reid Perry officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 28, after 11 a.m. and prior to the service on Saturday.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-J. Avery Bryan Chapel.

Kay Scott Marshall, 75, Flintstone

Kay Scott Marshall of Flintstone died Thursday, September 20, 2012, following a courageous fight with leukemia. She was 75.

She grew up on Lookout Mountain, Tenn., where she completed the 8th grade at Lookout Mountain Elementary School. She then completed grades 9-12 at G.P.S and earned an A.B. degree from the University of Chattanooga. She joined the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and was elected treasurer, and subsequently, president. She later obtained an M.S.S.W. degree from the University of Tennessee and was granted the Rhoda O’Meara Public Welfare Award. She retired from the Tennessee Department of Human Services following 36 years of service. At the time of her retirement, she was a District Director of Investigations. During her career, she was responsible for the development of two statewide programs. The CARESS program was a corrective action tool to identify errors causing overpayment in the food stamp and AFDC programs. Training was subsequently developed to prevent those errors. She also developed the VICTORY program, which was the food stamp work incentive/requirement program. Inactivity for Kay was unacceptable, so following retirement, she began working for Maximus, Inc., where she worked for seven years. Kay was a faithful member of the St. Elmo Church of Christ and served for almost twenty years as Secretary of the Board of the Educational Fund. She was a true animal lover and will be greatly missed by her cat, Velvet. Favorite hobbies were reading mysteries, doing family research, and e-mailing family and friends. Kay will be remembered for her laugh which was frequently heard and easily recognized.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Carr and Margaret Caldwell Scott, and sister, Bette Scott.

Survivors include her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan Scott and Candace Addison Marshall; sister, Jayne Scott Plemons; brother, Jay Singer Scott; aunt, Evelyn Scott Vowell; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends for whom Kay had deep affection. A special thank you is extended to the constant support of family, friends, neighbors and church family, as well as Martha Greene, Robbie Robertson, Darlene Smyth, and Sheri Brown. You were all a blessing during this difficult time.

Funeral services: Sunday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Ministers John T. Smithson, III and John A. Cupp, Jr. officiating. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visita-tion: Saturday, Sept. 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Elmo Church of Christ Educational Fund, 4713 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37409.

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

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

Charles E. Skinner, 63, Chattanooga

Charles E. Skinner of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, September 21, 2012, in a local healthcare facility. He was 63. He was retired from the City of Chattanooga as a painter with 21 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his sister, Mary Skinner, and brother, Harold Skinner.

Memorial service: Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.

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

Johnnie Jewel Lyons, 87, Dunlap

Ms. Johnnie Jewel Lyons of Dunlap died Friday, September 21, 2012. She was 87.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area who was baptized into the Baptist faith at a very early age and was a very spiritual woman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Willie Lee Lyons, and two sisters, Naomi Randoph and Wahneeta Blevins.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Bill McLin of Middleburg, Fla.; three brothers, Billy Lyons of Chickamauga, Ishmael Lyons and V.J. Lyons, and several nieces and nephews.

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

The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga, especially Doug Albritton and Pat Flowers for their care and dedication during this difficult time.

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

Marie Jones, 102

Marie Jones died Saturday September 22, 2012. She was 102.

Her greatest joy in life was her faith in God. She touched many lives through her wisdom and counsel. She was a faithful member of South Rossville Baptist Church for 85 years having taught Sunday School for 65 of those years. She was an employee of Peerless Woolen Mills and later worked at The Personality Shop in the Children’s Department for many years. She was an elegant and graceful lady. She loved gar-dening, reading, and family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, James D. Jones, mother and father, and 11 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine (Doug) Hayes and Barbara (Sonney) Tolley; grand-children, Steve (Debbie) Hayes, Terry (Jay) Floyd, Patti (Wayne) Funk, David (Sharlet) Tolley; seven great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Daniel paying tribute to celebrate her life and her home going. Visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 24, from 4-8 p.m.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, with nieces and nephews serving as honorary pallbearers.

Marie would be so honored if you desire to make a donation in her memory to her church which she loved so much, South Rossville Baptist. 101 E. Peachtree St. Rossville, GA 30741.

The family would like to express their appreciation to NHC of Fort Oglethorpe for their love and tender care.

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

Sarah Alice Overton Crow, 78, Rising Fawn

Sarah Alice Overton Crow of Rising Fawn died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, after a lengthy illness. She was 78.

She had lived in Cape Coral, Fla., for most of her life before moving to the north Georgia area two years ago. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed life to the fullest, with shopping, traveling and crafts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Dorothy Overton; son, Kendall E. Crow; and brother, Kenneth Lamar Overton.

Survivors include her two children, Thomas Guy Crow of Dalton and Melinda Crow Cooper of Hainesville; brother and sister-in-law, Wallace Guy and Bernice Overton of Dalton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Bob Ward of Cohutta, Ruth and Tim Shrum of Rising Fawn and Brenda and Ralph Cline of Tunnel Hill; four grandchildren, Heather Dawn Crow, Tommy Jay Crow, Bridgett Ashley Crow and Matthew Lee Crow; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gene Strauss officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hutcheson Hospice, 100 Mitchell Rd, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 (706)866-9854. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of the Hutcheson Hospice staff, nurses and doctors, for all of their care and dedication for Ms. Crow, especially caregivers, Paula Conaway and Margrett Stephens.

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

Evelyn M. Wade, 83, Rock Spring

Evelyn M. Wade of Rock Spring died Saturday, September 22, 2012, at her home. She was 83.

She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She enjoyed golf and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Earl Lee Wade; daughter, Sherry Lynn Wade; parents, Myriel and Hazel Jordan; and three sisters.

Survivors include her son, Sammy (Sharon) Wade; and daughter, Sandra W. Adams; grandchildren, Colleen Ray, Wade Adams, Courtney Dobbins and Kirby Keller; great-grandchildren, Haley Ray, Reese Dobbins and Sophia Dob-bins; and several nieces and nephews.

The memorial service will be private.

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

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

Ed Richard Haney, 72, Trenton

Ed Richard Haney of Trenton died Sunday, September 23, 2012, at his residence. He was 72.

He was retired from Coosa Valley Social Services and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Minnie Haney; sisters, Eloise Ferguson and Garnett Haney; and brothers, A.B. and Randall Haney.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ruth Coleman Haney; sons, Richard E. (Tina) Haney of Bryant, Ala., and Ronald Haney of Trenton; grandchildren, Rajis, Dustin, and Lauren Haney.

Private services will be held at a later date.

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

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

Betty Lou Poindexter, 79, Ringgold

Betty Lou Poindexter of Ringgold, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was 79.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Lakeview First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star-Pocahontas Chapter and was a devoted wife and mother who will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alice Kilgore, and husband, Gene Poindexter.

Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Henderson Bell of Chickamauga, and son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and (Donna) Henderson of LaFayette; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford and (Jewell) Kilgore of East Ridge, and Roy and (Sue) Kilgore of Rock Spring; sister, Barbara Queen of Ringgold; three grandchildren, Chris and (Laura) Henderson, Katy Henderson and Brandon Bell; great-grandson, Carson Bell; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 5-8 p.m., and prior to the service Wednesday at the fu-neral home.

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

Nora Rena Crosswhite Millard, 79, Flintstone

Nora Rena Crosswhite Millard, age 79 of Flintstone, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was 79.

She was a lifetime resident of north Georgia and was a member of Lake Howard Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and cooking, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jackson (Dempy) Millard, Jr.; parents, John and Bessie Shelton Crosswhite; and brothers, Carl and Frank Crosswhite.

Survivors include her daughters, Janet (Roger) Mahle of LaFayette and Carolyn Millard of Flintstone; sons, Jack (Lisa) Millard of LaFayette and Jeremy (Pam) Millard of Flintstone; grandchildren, Brian (Shawna) Mahle of Rock Spring, Dustin, Landon, Levi, and Bella Millard; great-grandchild, Brianna Mahle; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Paul Parker and Dr. Stephen Anthony officiating. Burial: Crest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 4-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: LaFayette Church of Christ or Peavine Baptist Church Next Generation Building Fund.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-LaFayette Chapel.

Laura Rose Lee Hughes, 73, Tunnel Hill

Laura Rose Lee Hughes of Tunnel Hill died Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was 73.

A resident of the Catoosa County area for the past 37 years, she was a former employee of Precision Wire and Engineering and attended Lakeway Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Hayden and Ophelia Dessie Smith Lee.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Edmond “Ed” Hughes of Tunnel Hill; children, Richard (Cathy) Hughes of Dunlap, Tenn., Becky (Dennis) Ray of Tunnel Hill and Connie Hill of Tunnel Hill; six sisters, four brothers; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis Ray officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 4-9 p.m., and Wednesday until funeral time at the funeral home.

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

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

Daniel Longmire Edwards, 67, Ringgold

Daniel “Dan” Longmire Edwards of Ringgold died Monday, September 24, 2012, at home. He was 67.

A lifelong resident of the north Georgia Chattanooga area, he was a member of Ringgold First Baptist Church. Dan and his wife, Fay, formerly owned and operated Ringgold Florist for 35 years, and the Ringgold Radio Shack for eight years. He recently had worked for T-mobile for seven years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Edwards and father, Falcom D. Edwards, and adopted parents Billy and Jean Hales.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Fay Flinn Edwards of Ringgold; daughter, Laura (Pat) Dawson of Ringgold; mother, Blanche Edwards of East Ridge, Tenn.; brother, David (Sherry) Edwards of Ringgold; sister, Gaylen Corhern of East Ridge, Tenn.; adopted brothers Roger and Randy Hales, adopted sisters Debbie Cannon, Pam England, and Lisa Brewster; two beloved grandchildren, Gracie and Jacob; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. at Ringgold First Baptist Church. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. and Thursday until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

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

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

William Otto Sartain, 82, Chickamauga

William “Bill” Otto Sartain of Chickamauga died Tuesday, September 4, 2012, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was 82.

He was born in LaFayette to the late Virgil Elder and Lucy Hughes Sartain. He was a descendent of an old Walker County family, being the grand-nephew of James A. Sartain who wrote the History of Walker County. He served his country in the U.S. Army where he was a military policeman. During his service time, he was stationed in Germany where he met his beloved wife “Hedi.”After serving in the U.S. Army, he was employed by DuPont of Chattanooga where he retired after many years of service. He was of the Christian faith in the Methodist tradition. He enjoyed stamp collecting, read-ing, gardening and working on his farm.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, J.D. Sartain; sisters, Leota Mae, Mildred Carter and Jean Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Hedwig “Hedi” Mararinna Holzschuh Sartain of Chickamauga; brother, Paul Sartain of Chattanooga, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Monika Brown, of Lawton, Oklahoma, and many cousins.

Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial: Tennessee – Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday morning prior to the service.

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

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – Chickamauga Chapel.

Johnny Quarles, Jr., 66, Rock Spring

Johnny Quarles, Jr., died Monday, September 24, 2012. He was 66.

He was owner and operator of Johnny Quarles Automotive equipment sales for 30 years, and was a member of Chattanooga American Business League, Team National (Presidential Level), Crawfish Springs Masonic Lodge in Chickamauga, and Anchor of Hope Baptist Church in Rossville where he served as a Deacon for many years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nell Quarles.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Quarles of Rock Spring; children, John Quarles, III of Chattanooga, Tenn., Tommy (Gigi) Quarles; father, John Quarles, Sr.; sister, Glenda (Terry) Smith, all of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Tayllor, Sky, Harrison; nephews, Josh and Andy Smith; and niece, Amy Cutlip.

Funeral service: Thursday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m. at Anchor of Hope Baptist Church in Rossville. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home and Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Anchor of Hope Baptist Church in Rossville.

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

Hollis L. Compton, 74, Chickamauga

Hollis L. Compton of Chickamauga died Friday, September 21, 2012. He was 74.

He was born in Nashville, Tenn., to the late Lilliard I. and Nannie Sue Cavnor Compton. He served his country from 1956-1962 in the United States National Guard in which he was honorably discharged after eight years of service. He had worked for Penns Bakery in Chattanooga, Tenn., for several years before going to work for Krispy Kreme Donuts. Many folks around the Chattanooga and Chickamauga area knew Hollis as the “Doughnut Man” as he was the very proud owner and driver of the Krispy Kreme trimmed PT cruiser, which came as a gift after 36 years of devoted service to the company. Hollis loved his grandchildren and he loved all children in general. He contributed often and generously to the Shriners Burn Unit for Children and St. Jude’s Hospital for children. Additionally, he was the Tennessee State Champion at everything except Tiddlywinks. If you don’t believe that, just ask his grandchildren. He also enjoyed crappie fishing on Weiss Lake in Alabama.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William Morgan Compton and Lilliard I. Compton, Jr.; a sister, Mary Elizabeth James; and a mother by marriage, Eretta R. Shaver.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 54 years, Vivian (Shaver) Compton; two sons, Randy (Neida) Compton of Chickamauga, Steve Compton of Florence, Ala.; two daughters, Cindy (Robert) Fendley of Pascagoula, Miss., Holly (Scott) Keller of Chickamauga; seven grandchildren, Nathan (Erika) Langley of Lebanon, Tenn., Melea Langley of Ringgold, Benjamin (Chae) Keller, Knob of Knoster, Mo., Jake Compton of Chickamauga, Nicholas Keller of Nashville, Tenn., Megan Compton of Nashville, Tenn., Sarah Ann Keller of Chickamauga; two great-grandchildren, Camryn and Caleb Langley both of Lebanon, Tenn.; sister, Alma Jean Hutchins of Brunswick; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Ministers Shane Robinson and Jack James officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday morning prior to the service.

Pallbearers: Jake Compton, Nathan Langley, Chuck Nation, Nicholas Keller, Scott Keller, and Todd Keller. Benjamin Keller will serve as Honorary Pallbearer as he serves our country.

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

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – Chickamauga Chapel.

Cleo Roberts Hird, 79, Ringgold

Cleo Roberts Hird of Ringgold died Friday, September 21, 2012. She was 79.

She was born in Miami, Fla., to the late, Hilborn and Emma Roberts and has lived in the north Georgia area since 1992. She was very strong in her Christian faith and was a self-appointed animal rescuer. She was a devoted wife and mother who will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Huntley C. Hird, and brother, Leo Roberts.

Survivors include her three children and spouses, Brenda and Gary McConathy and Jerry and Linda Hird, all of Ringgold, and David and Diane Hird of Atlanta; and granddaughter, Victoria McConathy.

Graveside services: Saturday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. in Lakewood South Memory Gardens. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

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

Mary Louise Smith, 101, Rossville

Mary Louise Smith of the Fairview community of Rossville died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, in a local hospital. She was 101.

She would have celebrated her 102nd birthday on Oct. 12. She had lived in the north Georgia area the greater part of her life and had resided the past 15 years with her daughter in Tunnel Hill.

She was a member of Clifton Hills Baptist Church and was employed as a seamstress with Signal Knitting Mills for several years. The happiest times of her life were being with her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillie and Lee Wigley; husband, Paul John Smith; son, Thurston Smith; sister, Emma McBryar; and brother, James Wigley.

Survivors include her children, Lillian Martin of Ooltewah, Tenn., Mildred Rowell of Ft. Oglethorpe, Delores Rittenhouse of Tunnel Hill, Paul Wayne Smith and James Lamar Smith, both of Rossville, and Betty Chapman of Chickamauga; twenty-three grandchildren, forty-six great-grandchildren, thirty-two great-great-grandchildren, and two great-great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Saturday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Jimmy Hutto and Dewey Boyd officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 21, from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lanesouthcrest-chapel.com.

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

Katherine Evelyn Cooley Hester, 79, Rock Spring

Katherine Evelyn Cooley Hester of Rock Spring died Friday, September 21, 2012. She was 79.

She was born to the late Phillip and Annie Brock Cooley in Chattanooga on February 24, 1933. She retired from Buster Brown as a printer and she attended Alton Park Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Newell Hester.

Survivors include her son, Dennis (Cheri) Hester of Dalton; daughter, Kathy Hester of Rock Spring; grandson, Ray Corbin and his wife Sonya; great-granddaughter, Carlee Corbin and great-grandson, Brandon Corbin.

Funeral services: Sunday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kevin Hulsey officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 22 at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 922 East Morris Street, Dalton, GA. 30721, in memory of Katherine Hester, Jim Hester and Lucille Autry.

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

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

Marshall Thomas Hewitt, 68, LaFayette

Marshall Thomas Hewitt of LaFayette died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at his home. He was 68.

He was a member of Community Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Mary Hewitt of LaFayette; son, William Eric Hewitt of LaFayette; sisters, Ann Fountain of Rock Spring, Linda Hewitt of LaFayette; brother, Ronnie Hewitt of Rossville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel.

Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with service conducted by Rev. W. C. Pence.

Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFay-ette.

Junior Joe Gallion, 74, Rossville

Junior Joe Gallion of Rossville died Wednesday, September 19, 2012. He was 74.

He was the son of the late David and Margaret Caraway Gallion.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and member of the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene. He was the owner of G & G Restaurant Equipment and retired from IJ Food Service. He was the former manager of M & J’s and Red Food Store. He was the past Lieutenant Governor of the Optimist Club and past president of the Brainerd Opti-mist Club.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Gallion Rosamond.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Davis Gallion; son, Jerry Gallion; daughter, Angelia Williams; step-daughter, Tonya (Steve) Plemmons; brothers, Charles (Jenny) Gallion, Johnny (Tyra) Gallion, Mark Gallion and Terry Gallion; sisters, Janice (Jim) Jones and Wanda (Jim) Mills; brother-in-law, Al Rosamond; grandchildren, Rick (fiancé, Jennifer Gann) Williams and Tiffany (Scott) Paquette; step-grandchildren, Brooke (Dave) Jones, Amber (Bryan) Holzhey, Cayla Plemmons, Chelsa and Tiffany; step-great-grandsons, Blake and Christopher; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Joe Brown officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 21, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-noon at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene, 3220 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Park-way.

Reubon Brock, 93, Ringgold

Reubon Brock of Ringgold died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at his residence. He was 93.

He was a lifelong resident of the Ringgold area. He was a member of Nellie Head Baptist Church, and served as Deacon at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Ringgold, Temple Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Nellie Head Baptist Church. During his life he held various occupations such as farmer, machinist, building contractor, plumber, electrician, salesman and glass glazer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Peters Brock, and parents, Dophlus “Doc” and California “Callie” Patty Brock.

Survivors include his three children, Wade (Marja) Brock of New Market, Ala., Mavis (David) Cain of Ringgold, and Dr. Lebron (Margie) Brock of Ringgold; seven grandchildren, Daphne (Scott) Eager, Amy (Steve) DeCou, Christie (Chris) Hampton, Barbara Jean (Lou) Favorite, Rebecca (Phillip) Pickens, Janet Brock and Kenneth (Rachel) Brock, and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Saturday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. at Nellie Head Baptist Church with Rev. Herschell Hicks and Rev. Walter Hare officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. He will lie-in-state Saturday at the church from 12-2 p.m. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 20, from 6-9 p.m., Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Charles Edward Neal, Sr., 63, Ringgold

Charles Edward Neal, Sr., of Ringgold died Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He was 63.

He was born in Asher Branch, Ky., to the late Clearence and Hazel Neal. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Ann Wooten.

Survivors include his children, Charles (Jennifer) Neal, Jr., of Chickamauga, and Stacy Renee Scott; brother, Ron Neal; mother of his children, Patricia Higdon all of East Ridge; nine grandchildren; niece, Connie Poff, and nephew, Ronnie Neal, Jr.

Funeral services: Saturday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Maggie Ann Stargel Wilson, 64, Ringgold

Maggie Ann Stargel Wilson of Ringgold died Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She was 64.

A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, she was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Coleman and Nettie Mae Ramey Stargel.

Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Kenneth Wilson, Jr. of Ringgold; four children, Wayne Wilson of Rocky Face, Margaret Wilson of Tunnel Hill, Willie C. Wilson of Ringgold, and Kevin Wilson of Ringgold; three sistes, Becky Nut of Cordele, Charlene Hope of Cleveland and Robin Laning of Ringgold; three brothers, Romie “Flip” Stargel of Tunnel Hill, Rex Stargel of Dalton, and Charles Stargel of Dawsonville; four grandchildren, Brandon Wilson, Brittany Payton, Christian Wilson and Ariel Smtih; great-granddaughter, Madison Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Bruce Sloan officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 21, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday until funeral time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be to Hospice of Chattanooga.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

Mary Lucille Williams, 92, Ringgold

Mary Lucille Williams of Ringgold died Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She was 92.

She was born in Hayesville, N.C., the daughter of Thomas and Bessie Carter Cook. She married Holbert N. Williams of Ringgold and they lived in the Mt. Pisgah community. She was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and the ladies Sunday School class. She also attended the Catoosa Senior Center. She had many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Holbert N. Williams; brothers Allen and Robert Cook of Crossville, Tenn.; son Thomas Doyle Williams and grandson Joseph Hackett.

Survivors include his daughters, Loretta Stanley and husband Bill of Ringgold, Barbara Hackett and husband Pete of Tunnel Hill; son, Edward “ Jake” and wife Jan of Marietta; and sister-in-law Bonnie Cook of Crossville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and four nieces.

Funeral Services: Saturday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev Danny Henson officiating. Burial: Baxter Addition of Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 21, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to City of Ringgold P.O. Box 579, Ringgold, Ga 30736. Indicate check is for Baxter Addition to Anderson Cemetery Care Fund.

An online guestbook is available at: Heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Paul J. Lee, 84, Rossville

Paul J. Lee of Rossville died Monday, September 10, 2012, at his residence. He was 84.

A native and lifelong resident of the Rossville area, he was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and the owner of Optical Designs in Ft. Oglethorpe.

His parents, Oliver A. and Belle Sparger Lee, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his sisters, Olive Lee of Rossville and Rose Horton of Atlanta; nieces, Cheryl Habit and Lynda Horton.

Graveside service: Saturday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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

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

Darius Robert Littlejohn, III, 70, Chattanooga

Darius Robert “Bobby” Littlejohn, III. of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He was 70.

He was born in Chattanooga to the late Darius and Betty Littlejohn. He retired from Roadtec after 23 years of service and was the former pastor of Kingdom Heirs Tabernacle in Fort Oglethorpe.

Survivors include his loving wife, Jessie Littlejohn of Chattanooga; children, Sherry (Jack) Songer of Fort Oglethorpe, Cheryl Rice, David Littlejohn both of Ringgold, Daniel (Sheila) Littlejohn of Chatsworth; siblings, Bert (Linda) Littlejohn, Jerry Littlejohn both of Detroit, Mich., Betty Littlejohn, Kathy (Fred) Faggan both of Rossville; grandchildren, Jeremy, Micah, Tymber; great-granddaughter, Josie; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Wayne Kirby and Jim Spearman officiating. Bur-ial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 20, from 1-4 p.m., and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wilson Funeral Home % Darius Littljohn Services.

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

Nancy Belle Fleming Ray, 94, LaFayette

Nancy Belle Fleming Ray of LaFayette died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. She was 94.

She was born to the late Grover and Ada Fleming on Feb-ruary 19, 1918, in Gaylesville, Ala. She was a charter member of New Harvest Baptist Church and she enjoyed nature, quilting, sewing and crafts, but most of all, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Allen Ray; brothers, Willie, Ellis and Hugh Fleming.

Survivors include eight children and their spouses, Nancy Marie and Jimmy Green of Summerville, Margaret Aline and Kenny White of LaFayette, Wilma Jean Brown of Rock Spring, Patricia Lynnell and Darrell Sosebee of LaFayette, Bobbie Sue and Ronald Railey of LaFayette, Pamela Ann and Danny Sosebee of Rossville, Cheryl Anita and David Parham of La-Fayette, David Allen Ray of LaFayette; brother, Van Fleming of Chatsworth, 30 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service: Thursday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ricky Studdard officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 4-8 p.m., and Thursday prior to the funeral service at in the funeral

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

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

Raymond “Buddy” Pilgrim, 76, Chickamauga

Raymond “Buddy” Pilgrim of Chickamauga died Monday, September 17, 2012. He was 76.

He was born in Trion to the late Thomas Grady and Donnie Tate Pilgrim. He was a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Class of 1959, where he eventually earned his Master’s Degree in Industrial Management. He played football for Tech under coach Bobby Dodd as a lineman, and along the way made some lifetime friends. He served his country in the U.S. Army where he was a 1st Lieutenant. He retired from a career as a senior business executive in the sporting goods and apparel industries after traveling the world for most of his life. His travels took him to the UK, China, Korea, Taiwan, and other places that he loved to visit and where he made some of the best friends in his life. His companies, where he served as COO/CEO, included Oxford Manufacturing, Diversified Products, Bayly Manufacturing, Daisy Air Rifles, the Springfield Armory, and Danube Knit-wear in Budapest, Hungary, among others. He was an active member of Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church in Chickamauga. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Pilgrim, and a brother, Leroy Pilgrim.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years, Katheryn Hegwood Pilgrim; sons Jeff (Laurie) Pilgrim of Watkinsville, Andy (Candy) Pilgrim of Ooltewah, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jessica, Aaron, Matthew and Allie Pilgrim; several nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Chloe.

Funeral service: Thursday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church with Ministers Rick Maeser, Scobbie Branson and Larry Summerour officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens – LaFayette. Visitation: Wednes-day, Sept. 19, from 5-8 p.m., and Thursday from noon until 1:30 p.m. until the service in the funeral home chapel.

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

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – Chickamauga Chapel.

Jimmie F. Williams, Sr., 79, Fort Oglethorpe

Jimmie F. Williams Sr. of Ft. Oglethorpe died Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at his residence. He was 79.

He was a 50-year resident of Ft. Oglethorpe, and was retired from Cargill Industries. He was a disk jockey in Summerville, and was co-owner of Williams & Sons Grocery in Summerville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry Davis Williams.

Survivors include his three sons, Michael Patrick of Ft. Oglethorpe, Denny Patrick of Rock Spring, and Jimmie Williams, Jr., of Ft. Oglethorpe; three daughters, Jo Anna Hickman of Augusta, Carla Edmondson of Chattanooga, and Tracy Russell of Fredericksburg, Va.; a brother, Andrew Meyer Williams, Jr., of Summerville, and a sister, Mary Sue Thomas of Swannanoa, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews

Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Denny Patrick officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Memorial contributions may be made to SolAmor Hospice 106 Pearl Dr Suite 107, LaFayette, GA 30728.

An online guestbook is available at: Heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.

Walter Clayton Holcomb, Sr., 74, Chickamauga

Walter Clayton Holcomb, Sr., of Chickamauga died on Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was 74.

He was the son of the late Clyde and Margaret Thomas Holcombe. He was a member of St. Francis DeSalles Catholic Church and St. Gerard Catholic Church. He was a member of the North Georgians Right to Life, a member of the NRA and retired from Wheeland Foundry in 2002. His greatest joy in life was his family.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher and Vincent Holcomb and two sisters, Dot Williams and Kathy Marie Holcombe.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Anita Gotautis Holcomb; children, Annastasia (Joe) Hanna of Chickamauga, Desiree (Garry) Burnett of Ashville, N.C., Marcelene May of Ringgold, Walter Clayton (Angie) Holcomb, Jr. of Fort Oglethorpe, Thomas Holcomb of Fort Oglethorpe, Jeffrey (Lynette) Holcomb of Ringgold, Kelly (Rebecca) Holcomb of Ringgold and Spencer (Brandy) Holcomb of Chickamauga; 28 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Mike (Reba) Holcombe of Ringgold and Peyton (Melissa) Holcombe of Ringgold; sister, Billie (Joyce) Woodell of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m. at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church with Father Liam Coyne officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m.–8 p.m., with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Life Lobby, P.O. Box 490, Stafford, VA 22554.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Ethel Virginia Ross Simerley, 78, Ringgold

Ethel Virginia Ross Simerley of Ringgold died Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was 78.

She was born to the late Luther and Bertha Harwell Ross in Ringgold on December 8, 1933, was a member of Indian Springs Church of God and she enjoyed reading, puzzles and traveling.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Simerley, Sr.; brothers, Eddie Ross, Roy Harris and Harold Harris.

Survivors include her seven children and their spouses, Virginia and John Butler of Ringgold, Harold and Connie Simerley of Dalton, Debbie and Mark Stoker of Bridgeport, Ala., Cindy Gibson of Fort Oglethorpe, Frank B. “Bo” Simerely of Ringgold, Rita and Charles Shaver of Fort Oglethorpe and David and Lori Simerley of Chickamauga; sisters, Ruby Hutchison of Alamogordo, N.M., Betty and Fred Pell of East Ridge; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service: Sunday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Max Kessler and Charles Pittman officiating. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 14, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to ABWE Missions Board in c/o Adam and Melissa Gibson at P.O. Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA 17105.

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

Arrangements: Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Barbara Jean Laettner, 66, Hixson

Barbara Jean Laettner of Hixson, Tenn., died Thursday, September 13, 2012, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on September 26, 1945, and had lived in Hixson since 1978. Shortly after, she began her lengthy career in the transportation industry, first with Russ Transport, then with Covenant Transport where she retired in 2006. She enjoyed camping, boating, bowling, card games and socializing with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmen and Daniel V. Donohoue, and brother, Daniel M. Donohue.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Gerald “Jerry” Laettner; sons, Martin (Terry) Laettner of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Craig (Linda) Laettner of Soddy Daisy; grandsons, Timothy and Adam Laettner of Soddy Daisy; and Amber Brown of Hendersonville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial service: held at a later date at St. Thaddaeus Episcopal Church. Burial: St. Thaddaeus Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Thaddaeus Episcopal Church or Hospice of Chattanooga.

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

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

Mary Jane Smith, 92, Fort Oglethorpe

Mary Jane Smith of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, September 14, 2012. She was 92.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edgar “Ed” Smith, Jr.

Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl “Sherry” (Niles) Fowler of Fort Oglethorpe, Kimberly (Joseph) Urso of Rossville; grandchildren, Beverley and Amanda and great-grandson, Ethan.

Graveside services: Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Wills and Dr. David Sampson officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 15, from 5-7 p.m. and prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home.

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

Glenn Young, 65, LaFayette

Glenn Young of LaFayette died Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was 65.

He was retired from the Walker County Telephone Company where he had worked for 25 years.

Survivors include his wife Sue Hill Young of LaFayette; daughter and husband, Terri and James Blackwell, Jr. of Dalton; son and his wife, Michael and Linda Young of LaFayette; sisters, Barbara Ford of Lima, Ohio, Wanda Pettigrew, Faye Whaley and Darlene Broome, all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Ethan Michael Young, Morgan Rose Young and Micah Dylan Young; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ronnie Pettyjohn and Sheriff Steve Wilson conducting the service. Burial: LaFayette Memory Garden. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Brian Avans, Barry Pettigrew, Ryan Wilson, Adam Wilson, Steve Whaley and Hank Ingram. Honorary pallbearers: Billy Whitten, Chad Whitten, Frankie Hill, Kenneth Hill, Lamar Saine, Roger Angland, Chris Finkeone, Dale Wilson, Grady Wilson, Bill Cross and Rodney Webb.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Charles Hurley, 72, LaFayette

Charles Hurley of LaFayette died Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was 72.

Survivors include his wife, Nina Keith Hurley of LaFayette; daughter, Beth Hurley Helton of LaFayette; sons, Stephen Hurley of LaFayette, Keith Hurley of Trion; sister, Betty Jane Chambers of Kensington; brothers, Max Hurley of Sugar Valley, James Hurley, Sr. of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, service conducted by Mr. Robby Dover and Mr. Jimmy Duvall. Burial: LaFayette Memory Garden. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 17, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Aaron Hurley, Mitch Helton, Michael Hurley, Dennie Cagle, Phillip Hurley and Randal Cagle. Honorary pallbearers: the Cabin Crew.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Dora May Farrow Stanley, 78, Ringgold

Dora May Farrow Stanley of Ringgold died Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was 78.

She was born to the late Buster and Nellie Farrow in Graysville on May 15, 1934. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from Queen Carpet in Dalton after 25 years.

She was also preceded in death by three grandchildren, Mitchell Lankford and Sherry and Tracie Harris; sister, Ethel Farrow; brothers, Larry and Jim Farrow.

Survivors include four children, Jerry Lankford, Patricia Hall, Karen “Connie” Cramer and Steve (Carol) Lankford; sisters, Margaret Smith, Helen Inman, Lillian Brown and Barbara Canalis; brothers, Marvin, Bill, Robert and Danny Farrow, all of Ringgold; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and special friend, Charlie Taylor.

Funeral service: Monday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ed Parsons officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 16, from 6-9 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Arrangements: Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Paul Eugene Lockhart, 80, Rossville

Paul Eugene Lockhart of Rossville died Sunday, September 16, 2012. He was 80.

He was born in Tracy City, Tenn., to the late Buford and Minnie Lockhart. He served in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War. He retired from Potter Freight Lines as a truck driver in the 1970s and most recently drove trucks for Volunteer Express. He was a past member of VFW Post #214, and was a member of American Legion Post #95.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mazell Lacy Lockhart.

Survivors include his sons, Rick (Stacey) Lockhart of Ringgold, Terry Lockhart of Rossville; grandchildren, Reagan, Chris, Symra.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with Chaplain Lester Norton officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 17, from 6-8 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

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