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Posted Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005
Mildred Barnes, 86, Cuthbert
Mildred Bowman Barnes of Cuthbert died Saturday, Dec. 24, at Patterson Hospital in Cuthbert. She was 86.
She was born April 9, 1919 in Ringgold, the daughter of the late Samuel J. Bowman and the late Mamie Pallant Bowman. She attended Tift College, and recieved her bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University, and her master’s degree from Auburn University. She was retired schoolteacher, a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority, Cuthbert United Methodist Church and the Cuthbert Historical Society. She was the widow of Rev. Douglas Roger Barnes.
Survivors include a son, Vance Barnes of Cumming; sister, Samie Bowman Nation of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at Cuthbert United Methodist Church with Revs. Thad Haygood and Frank Padget officiating. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Cuthbert. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Lunsford Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Lunsford Funeral Home, Cuthbert.
Maxine Brown, 72, East Ridge, Tenn.
Maxine Brown of East Ridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, Dec. 27, in a local health care facility. She was 72.
She was born in Cherokee County, Ala., and lived in the Chattanooga area for 48 years. She was a member of South Seminole Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Brown; parents, Agnes and John Tucker; brother, Robert Tucker.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Cheryl Brown of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters, Bonnie Smith, Delaine Shaver and Gail Tucker, all of Summerville; brothers, Tom Tucker of Ooltewah, Tenn., Hugh Tucker of Summerville; grandchild, Levi Brown of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Dr. Ron Perry officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 29, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to South Seminole Baptist Church, 1201 South Seminole Drive, East Ridge, Tenn., 37412.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Kathy Leamon, 76, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Kathy Leamon of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Dec. 28, at her residence. She was 76.
She was born in Athens, Tenn., and lived in Chattanooga for more than 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Otella Stewart.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Leamon; son, Dennis Reynolds of Chattanooga; half-brother, Gordon Raper of Madisonville, Tenn.; nieces, Glenda and Vickie Johnson of Chattanooga.
A wake service will be held Friday, Dec. 30, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Sybil McCurdy, 89, Rossville
Sybil McCurdy of Rossville died Wednesday, Dec. 28, in a local hospital. She was 89.
Visitation: Friday, Dec. 30, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Cynthia Pittman, 24, Ringgold
Cynthia Lynn Pittman of Ringgold died Saturday, Dec. 24, at her residence. She was 24.
She was born in Dade County, Fla., and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Kimberly Lynn Kennedy; maternal grandparents, Kenneth Ownbey and Ruth McPherson; paternal grandfather, John W. Pittman.
Survivors include her father and stepmother, David W. and Pam Pittman of Rossville; paternal grandmother, Helen E. Pittman of Ringgold; brother, Alex Pittman of Rossville; several loving aunts, uncles and cousins and special friends Amanda Gardner and Zach Parham.
Services: Friday, Dec. 30, at 4 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Dan Whittaker officiating. Visitation: Friday from 2-4 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carter Hope Center, 506 E. Hawthorne St. Dalton, Ga., 30723.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Hattie Richardson, 81, LaFayette
Hattie M. Richardson of LaFayette died Friday, Dec. 23, at a local health care facility. She was 81.
She was a lifelong resident of Walker County and was a dedicated member of Ridgeview Baptist Church in LaFayette.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Diane of Collinsville, Ala., Charles “Dino” of LaFayette, Steve and Deliah of Harrison, Tenn., Mike and Raelynn of Sharpsburg; eight grandchildren, Brett Richardson, Mark Richardson, April Barlow, Bryan Richardson, Cory Richardson, Joshua Richardson, Lacey Richardson, Stacey Richardson; one brother; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 26, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. George Palmer officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday after 9 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette. The family would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Hutcheson Hospice with a special thanks to Beverley Harrison, Elise Bailey, Phyllis Moses and Donna Stoker for all their love and support. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Paul Stoker, 47, Chickamauga
Paul Alan Stoker of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Dec. 27, at a local hospital. He was 47.
He was a lifelong area resident and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Lee Stoker; brother, Ronnie Stoker.
Survivors include his mother, Melba Cochran of East Ridge, Tenn.; wife, Tina Young Stoker; daughter, Brittany Stoker; son, Matthew Stoker, all of Chickamauga; six brothers, Rob, Jerry, Doug and Wayne, all of Chickamauga, Dennis of Florida, Gary of Rossville; three sisters, Paulette Martin of Chickamauga, Kathy Ferrell of East Ridge, Juanita Pynes of Live Oak, Fla.; many nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. Burial: Coulter Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 29, all day and Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Shane Hegwood, Ricky Childs, Timmy Kirby, David Young, Beisa Errera, Jesse Young. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
John Tate, 78, Fort Oglethorpe
John Tate of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, Dec. 28, in a local hospital. He was 78.
He had been a resident of north Georgia for more than 50 years. He was a member of the House of Yahweh. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years of service, and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was retired from General Electric. He had been a commander in the Civil Air Patrol and had owned and operated TNT Express at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, Georgene Tate; son, John Audley Tate of Hixson, Tenn.; daughters, Gloria Hebert of Louisiana, Donna Burke of Chattanooga, Tenn., Linda Candies of Ringgold, Cynthia Marona of Ringgold, Trudy Coyle of Virginia Beach, Va.; brothers, Steven Tate of New Mexico, Stanley Tate of Wisconsin, Paul Tate of California; sister, Ruth Kimsey of Minnesota; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: National Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005
Martha Hardman, 89, Covington
Martha McElveen Hardman of Covington died Saturday, Dec. 24. She was 89.
She was the daughter of the late Dr. J.M. and Sarah Elizabeth Brown McElveen. A resident of Newton County for more than 50 years, she was a member and past president of Miniature Garden Club of Covington, former president of the Newton County Historical Society, and past regent of the Sgt. Newton Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the second woman to graduate from the pharmacy degree program at the University of Georgia. She was active in women’s activities at First Baptist Church and at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sally H. and William J. Stanfield of LaFayette; sister, Louise McElveen of Statesboro; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Mamie McElveen of Rincon; grandsons, William Lanier Cornwell, Robert Reese Cornwell.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 3 p.m. at Covington City Cemetery with Rev. Timothy Graham officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of the Good Shepherd, 2160 Church St., Covington, Ga., 30014, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home, Covington.
Ruby Jasko, 85, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Ruby Caylor Jasko of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Dec. 26, at a local hospital. She was 85.
A native of Maryville, Tenn., she had lived in the north Georgia and Chattanooga area most of her life and was a member of Westside Missionary Baptist Church in Ringgold.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Jane Abbot Caylor; son, Steve McCallister; sisters, Gertrude Long and Juanita Jackson; brothers, Paul, Cecil and Clyde Caylor.
Survivors include two sons, Ronnie Long of Frankfurt, Germany, Doyle Shook of Tunnel Hill; two sisters, Edna Fowler and Jewel Mitchell, both of Ringgold; special companion, Bill Eaton of East Ridge; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastor Jeremy Fincher officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 29, and until funeral time Friday. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Miranda McWain, 26, East Ridge, Tenn.
Miranda Denise McWain of East Ridge, Tenn., died Saturday, Dec. 24, at her residence. She was 26.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she attended East Ridge High School.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy McWain; grandparents, Mabel Owens, Buford and Marie McWain.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Annie and Fred Monteith of East Ridge; brother, James Max Draeger III of Dacula; stepsisters, Stephanie McWain and Amy Beavers, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; uncles, Vince Moore and Larry McWain; aunt, Jeannie Moore Walker; cousin, Derek Walker, all of Chattanooga.
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Don Hawkins officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005
Stephen Crabtree, 43, Chattanooga Valley
Stephen “Mark” Crabtree of Chattanooga Valley died at his home, Sunday, Dec. 25. He was 43.
He had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga Valley area and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederates and Candlelighters support group.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Crabtree; daughter, Kimberly Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Crabtree of Flintstone; mother, Jackie Crabtree of Rossville; daughter, Decie Geyer of Winder; son, Chuck Smith of Trenton; brothers, Michael Crabtree of Rossville, David Crabtree; sisters, Sherry Dial of Wildwood, Darla Crabtree of Rossville; grandchildren, Cam Smith, Colbi Smith, Darian Smith, Lauren Geyer, Andi Geyer, Jered Geyer.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to the family.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Walter Deems Sr., 88, Ringgold
Walter Lee Deems Sr. of Ringgold died Sunday, Dec. 25. He was 88.
He was a veteran of World War II. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star and received a Presidential Unit Citation for action in Bastonge. He was a member of Hill Top Baptist Church, East Lake Lodge No. 698, Knoxville Scottish Rite and the Alhambra Shrine Temple. He was a charter member of the Millwright Local No. 654 in Chattanooga.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Bernice Deems; sons, Walter Lee Deems Jr. of Chickamauga, Kenneth Gary Deems of Macon, Sterling Hull Hanibel of Missouri; daughter, Linda Sue Deems of Rossville; brother, Herschel Deems of Fort Oglethorpe; sister, Christine Marques of Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Herman Peters officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Alhambra Shrine Temple Transportation Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37421.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Ethel Gilbert, 89, LaFayette
Ethel Stallings Gilbert of LaFayette died Monday, Dec. 26. She was 89.
She was a longtime member of LaFayette First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for more than 50 years. She taught the GAs for 30 years, and served on the Benevolent Committee for many years. She was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution for 50 years, and was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was honored as the Walker County Citizen of the Year.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Gilbert of LaFayette; daughters, Ethel Ware Carter of Atlanta, Ellen Jackson of LaFayette; sons, Dave Gilbert and Wade Gilbert, both of LaFayette; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette First Baptist Church with Dr. Todd Gaddis and Rev. Jim Sailers officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 5-8 p.m. Pallbearers: Grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to LaFayette First Baptist Church, 201 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga., 30728.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ruby Gordy, 85, Ringgold
Ruby Gordy of Ringgold died Saturday, Dec. 24. She was 85.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Ruby White; brothers, Rufus and Wilburn White; sisters, Mary Bell Postelle and Delmer Gibbs.
Survivors include children, James Richard Gordy, Edward Gordy, both of Ringgold, Margie Sisson of Fort Oglethorpe, Darlene Gordy of Mineral Bluff; sister, Pearl Abercrombie of Mineral Bluff; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m. at the chapel. Burial: Gordy Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 26, from 4-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Clark Howard, 82, Ringgold
Lon Clark Howard of Ringgold died Friday, Dec. 23. He was 82.
He was a Baptist and a U.S. Army, World War II veteran.
He was a great father to sons Lonnie Howard and Michael Howard, both of Ringgold; daughter, Denise Godfrey of Fort Oglethorpe. Survivors also include sister, Doris Morrow of Ringgold; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; special friend to Clark and the Howard family, Debbie Holcomb.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at noon at the chapel with Rev. Jimmy Hutto officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 26, from 4-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mae Nelson, 82, Rossville
Mae Genese Nelson of Rossville died Saturday, Dec. 24, at her residence. She was 82.
She was the daughter of the late W.C. and Rosie Hunsucker, a lifelong resident of north Georgia, and a member of Delray Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Shana Madaris; brothers, Earl and James Hunsucker; sister, Betty Sue Tucker.
Survivors include husband, Oscar Nelson of Rossville; sons, Leroy Nelson of Ringgold, Larry Nelson of Lakeview; daughters, Shelba Madaris of Ringgold, Carol Camp of Fort Oglethorpe; brother, Carl Hunsucker of Sale Creek, Tenn.; sisters, Juanita Parson of Rossville, Ruth Beck of Sale Creek, Lois Hall of Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 2:30 p.m. at the chapel with Revs. Ramon Clark and Ronnie Childress officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 26, from 4-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mack Potter, 90, East Ridge, Tenn.
Mack A. Potter of East Ridge, Tenn., died Saturday, Dec. 24, at a local health care facility. He was 90.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area. He attended East Ridge Church of God, and worked many years for McCulloch Motors as a machinist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mattie Potter; son, Dennis Hill.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne Potter of Chattanooga, Tenn., Terry Potter of Ooltewah, Tenn.; two sisters, Nettie Franklin of Birmingham, Ala., Edna Bain of Fort Oglethorpe; one brother, Gordon Potter of Fairview; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Rick Stallings officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 26, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Anna Shelton, 68, Ringgold
Anna Louise Shelton of Ringgold died Monday, Dec. 26, at her residence. She was 68.
She was a longtime resident of Chattanooga and north Georgia.
Survivors include husband, C.L. Shelton of Ringgold; son, Roger Johnson of Ringgold; daughters, Dianna Johnson of Ringgold, Darlene (Kenneth) Kelleston of Chattanooga, Tenn.; special family member, Danny Duckett; brothers, James Rich of Pikeville, Ky., Willard Coleman of Stambaugh, Ky.; sisters, Kaye Richards of Romulus, Mich., Emma Grabowski of Livonia, Mich.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 29, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Herschel Green officiating. Entombment: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 4-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Otis Whitaker, 76, Rossville
Otis Junior Whitaker of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 25, at his residence. He was 76.
A resident of the north Georgia area for the past 36 years, he was a member of Shields Baptist Church. He was a former captain with the Rossville Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Folks Whitaker; parents, Emmitt Otis and Jessie Grace Welch Whitaker.
Survivors include his son, Gar Whitaker of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; two daughters, Joyce Veal of Cleveland, Tenn., Mavis Whitaker of Wasilla, Alaska; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and cousins.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Proctor officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, after 11 a.m., and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, Dec. 23, 2005
Dub Akins, 83, Carlsbad, N.M.
Dub Akins of Carlsbad, N.M., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Carlsbad Medical Center. He was 83.
He was born July 14, 1922 to Alfred and Nancy Akins in Chickamauga. He grew up and attended school in Georgia, and then attended Appalachian State University in North Carolina where he earned a degree in physical education. He taught school for one year and later became a semipro baseball player and played with the Carlsbad Potashers.
He married the love of his life, Sandy Anderson, on Oct. 11, 1954. He worked for the IMC potash mines from 1954 to 1962 and retired in 1987 after 25 years from Amax, where he was a face boss. He enjoyed all sports and played football, baseball and basketball in his early years. In later years he enjoyed fishing, bird hunting and yard work.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 34 years, Minnie “Sandy” Akins; four sisters and one brother.
Survivors include his sister, Iris Scoggins of Rock Spring; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. at Carlsbad Cemetery with Rev. Gerald Hardin officiating. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 25, from 2-7 p.m. at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home, Carlsbad.
Arrangements by Denton-Funchess Funeral Home, Carlsbad.
Ruth Bullock, 72, East Ridge, Tenn.
Ruth Darlene Carpenter Bullock of East Ridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, Dec. 20, at her residence. She was 72.
A native of Kansas City, Mo., she lived in California, and lived the past 17 years in East Ridge. She was of the Assembly of God faith and a caretaker. She loved her dogs Cricket and Tasha.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Delores Carpenter; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and George Dewitt; sister-in-law, Lil Carpenter.
Survivors include her children, Sandy Ramsey of California, Steve Cooper of East Ridge, Cindee and Rick Gann of Hixson, Tenn., Charlene Williams of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister and spouse, Louise and Harold Harris; brother and spouse, Leon and Alice Carpenter; grandchildren, Jackie and Brian Ramsey, Kevin “Moochie” Gann, Ronnie Gann, Ricky Gann, Stephanie and Tommy Juntunen, Shawn and Ashley Lorch; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Bubba Ramsey, Tanner and Cole Eaves, Jacob and Cooper Juntunen, Alexis Gann, Whitley Gann; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Kevin, Ricky and Ronnie Gann, Brian Ramsey, Tommy Juntunen and Donnie Burnsed.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Ross Burgess, 74, Lakeview
Ross J. Burgess of Lakeview died Thursday, Dec. 22, in a local hospital. He was 74.
He had lived most of his life in the north Georgia area, and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. He had been employed by Combustion Engineering for more than 10 years, and retired while working for Anderson Machine Shop.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Bryan Burgess.
Survivors include three children, Larry Burgess, Ron Burgess, Debra Ledbetter, all of Ringgold; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Woods of Houston, Texas.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. David G. Bryan officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Tuesday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Brandon Ledbetter, Heath, Chris, Justin, Matthew and Jeffery Burgess.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Ralph Clark, 69, Floral City, Fla.
Ralph Eugene Clark of Floral City, Fla., died at home on Tuesday, Dec. 20, under the care of his family and Hernando-Pasco Hospice. He was 69.
A native of Tunnel Hill, he was born June 5, 1936 to Charles and Pharbia (Edgeman) Clark and came to the area in 1989 from Tampa, Fla. He was an accountant in the real estate business and member of the Floral City United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Clark of Floral City; two sons, Raymond Clark of Ringgold, Steve Clark of Prescott, Ariz.; two daughters, Lydia Richardson of Canton, Lori Diane Clark of Hixson, Tenn.; mother, Pharbia Clark of Ringgold; two stepsons, Christopher Rakauskas of Tampa, Mark Rakauskas of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers, Tom Clark of Ringgold, Jerry Clark of Tunnel Hill; two sisters, Norma Tinker of Chattanooga, Tenn., Betty Brown of Tunnel Hill; six grandchildren.
Services: Friday, Dec. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Charles E. Davis Funeral Home with Rev. M.E. Burkett, pastor of Floral City United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial: Grace Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Hudson, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Hernado-Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, Fla., 34667
Arrangements by Charles E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, Fla.
Charles Goins, 43, Ringgold
Charles Edward Goins of Ringgold died Wednesday, Dec. 21. He was 43.
He was a lifelong resident of the Graysville area and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his parents, James and Shirley Goins; companion, Tina Branham; two sons, Cody Goins, Terry Branham; two brothers, Gary and Jimmy Goins; five sisters, Teresa Goins, Janice Went, and Carolyn, Lisa and Debbie Goins, all of Ringgold; one grandson, Branston Lee Ray Branham; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Wallis-Stewart Chapel with Rev. Dennis Goins officiating. Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 23, after 1 p.m. and Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Samuel Mahon, 29, Calhoun
Samuel Ray Mahon of Calhoun died Monday, Dec. 19, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was 29.
He was born Oct. 16, 1976 in West Union, Ohio. He was employed in construction.
Survivors include his son, Herbert Samuel Mahon of Big Stone Gap, Va.; mother and stepfather, Donna and Eric Blake of Calhoun; father, Herbert Samuel Mahon of Portsmouth, Ohio; brothers, Michael Mahon of Fort Knox, Ky., George Mahon of Rydal; sister, Donna Jo Mahon of LaFayette; grandmother, Phyllis Fitzgerald of LaFayette.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Swafford officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Mason Funeral Home. Active pallbearers: George Fitzgerald, Jacob Niks, Greg Pinson, Richard Shivner, Derek Fitzgerald and Mark Fitzgerald.
Arrangements by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Richard Manning, 51, Harrison, Tenn.
Richard Allen Manning of Harrison, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 22. He was 51.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was employed with Olan Mills on Amnicola with more than 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R.T. and Pauline Yancy Manning; brother, Terry Manning.
Survivors include his sister, Linda S. Ramey of Harrison; brothers, Larry Wayne Manning of Rossville, Robert T. Manning of Hixson; companion, Sandra McRoy of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jerry McNair officiating. Burial: Rocky Face Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 23, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Mark Ramey, Lee Ramey, Terry Ramey, Matt Crocker, James Manning, Greg Manning and Jeff Manning.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Gus Stanfield, 91, LaFayette
Gus Lacy Stanfield, a lifetime resident of LaFayette, died Wednesday, Dec. 21. He was 91.
He was born Nov. 12, 1914 to the late Allen Luther and Myrtle Stanfield. He retired from Container Corp., and was a member of LaFayette Second Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Stanfield; daughter, Maxine Stanfield.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Mike Lagesse of Corpus Christi, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda Stanfield of LaFayette; five grandchildren, Michael Stanfield of LaFayette, Kim Elliott of Rock Spring, Brandy Likes of Ballwin, Mo., Jeff Stanfield of LaFayette, Michael Marshall of Nashville, Tenn.; five great-grandchildren, Anna Grace Likes, Krista Stanfield, Haley Painter, Nicholas Painter, Arielle Elliott.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 24, at 9 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Peterson officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 23, from 5-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette Chapel. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005
Ernest Bailey, 58, Chickamauga
Ernest Bailey of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Dec. 20. He was 58.
He was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Chickamauga.
Survivors include his father, Bill Bailey of Flintstone; mother, Virginia Wilson Stoker of Chickamauga; son, Phillip Bailey of Chickamauga; four brothers, Danny Bailey of Fayetteville, N.C., Dennis Bailey of Chickamauga, Mike Bailey of Rossville, Daryl Bailey of Flintstone; one granddaughter, Sierra Bailey; many nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Millican officiating. Visitation: Friday from noon until service time.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
John Hyde Jr., 73, Chattanooga, Tenn.
John Milton Hyde Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Dec. 21, at his residence. He was 73.
He was born in Birmingham, Ala., to the late John and Emma Johnson Hyde.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Hyde; son, Robert Quinn Hyde; brother, James Hyde.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired after 38 years of service from L&N and CSX Railways, and attended Valley Memorial Baptist and Parkway Baptist Temple.
Survivors include daughters, Sherry Hyde Daniels and Patricia Lee Baker, both of Chattanooga, Sylvia Darlene Hurt of Rock Spring; brother, Virgil Hyde of Birmingham, Ala.; five grandchildren, Erica Daniels, Joseph Baker, Jennifer Haswell, Jonathan Hurt, Brooke Peacock; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Revs. Horace Crawford and David Sampson officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memorial Gardens West. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 26, after 2 p.m., and all day Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Retha Nettles, 72, Ringgold
Retha Mae Nettles of Ringgold died Wednesday, Dec. 21, at a local hospital. She was 72.
She was a longtime resident of the north Georgia area. She was a member of Harbor of Faith Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her son, William J. Nettles Jr.
Survivors include her husband, William J. Nettles Sr.; sons, Robert Nettles of LaFayette, James Hendricks of Ringgold; daughters, Vinie White of Ringgold, Lena Jackson of Ringgold; sisters, Julie Jackson of Sand Mountain, Ala., Madie Owensby of Rossville, Geneva Dunn of Rossville; grandchildren, Angie Hill, Lorie Templeton, Robert Nettles Jr., Michelle Nettles, April Foster, Allison Williams; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 22, after 1 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Bob Williams, 80, Rossville
Robert Lewis “Bob” Williams of Rossville died Wednesday, Dec. 21, at his residence following an extended illness. He was 80.
He was born April 13, 1925, in Rock Spring. He was the youngest of six children born to the late Carl and Fannie Lupo Williams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Smith Williams, and siblings, Bess Henry, Wesley, Carl, Wallace and David Williams.
He was educated in Walker County schools, and at age 16 left the family farm on Peavine Road to join the U. S. Navy. His six-year tour of duty during World War II included flying in the South Pacific and serving at Pearl Harbor.
Following his military stint, he was involved in a number of interesting job ventures. He retired in 1987 as general manager from TAC Alloy Co., with 39 years of service in Bridgeport, Ala.
He enjoyed golfing and antiques. He was a member of Newnan Springs United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men’s Club. He also belonged to John Bailey Nicklin Chapter No. 49 R.A.M., Lookout Commandry No. 14 K.T., East Lake Lodge No. 698 F&AM, Alhambra Shrine and American Legion Post No. 214.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Emily Hatton Williams; son, Shane Hatton of Ringgold; nieces, Sammie Leach of Birmingham, Ala., Fran Rand of Atlanta; nephew, Scott Henry of Ringgold.
Services: Friday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. John Andrus officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 22, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Alhambra Shrine Transportation Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37421, or Hutcheson Hospice, 100 Mitchell Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., 30742.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005
Beatrice Bolt, 96, Chickamauga
Beatrice “Bea” Esther Bolt of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Dec. 20. She was 96.
She was born in Walker County to the late Thomas Ireland and Hester Williams Brooks. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Bolt; daughter, Barbara Brown; brother, Dan Ireland; sister, Mary Cantrell.
Survivors include her granddaughter and her spouse, Linda and Dale Morrison; two great-grandchildren, Roger Morrison, Cindy Scoggins; seven great-great-grandchildren, one great-great-great grandson; niece, Joyce Woodlee.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 22, at 3 p.m. at Chickamauga City Cemetery with Rev. Joe Dodd officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday until 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Dale, Roger, Dwight and Travis Morrison, Stan and Stanley Scoggins. Honorary pallbearers: Wade Goodson, G.W. Wofford, Ray Crowder and Billy Neal Ellis.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Ovie Pence, 86, LaFayette
Ovie Wallin Pence, 86, of LaFayette died Tuesday, Dec. 20.
Survivors include a son, Dan Pence of LaFayette; sisters, Frances Avans, Elsie Vanhorn, both of Trion; one grandchild, two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. W. C. Pence officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 6-8 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jackie Poteet, 59, Tunnel Hill
Jackie “Jack” Gordon Poteet of Tunnel Hill died Monday, Dec. 19, at a local hospital. He was 59.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was former owner of Poteet Body Shop for 20 years, and a former employee of North Georgia Collision Center. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Poteet; mother, Virginia Thompson Armstrong; sister, Judy Needham.
Survivors include his fiance, Lynn Salter of Tunnel Hill; two sons, Eric Poteet and Shane Poteet, both of Ringgold; brother, Jerry Poteet of Rossville; half-brother, Darrell Poteet of Rossville; two half-sisters, Gina Poteet and Susan Goff, both of Rossville; granddaughter, Kayla Poteet of Rocky Face; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services: Friday, Dec. 23, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve Ferguson officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 1-9 p.m., all day Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday until service time. Online guestbook at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Samara Stanfield, 82, White House, Tenn.
Samara Scott Stanfield of White House, Tenn., died Tuesday, Dec. 20. She was 82.
She was born Oct. 17, 1923, in Montcalm, W. Va.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Rev. Wesley Doyle Stanfield; son, Larry Stanfield of LaFayette; daughters, Linda Burt of Riverton, Wyo., Lonna Hildreth of Nashville, Tenn., LeNaye Pearson of Joelton, Tenn.; sisters, Lazona, Loretta and Carolyn; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. at LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Roy Teems, 88, LaFayette
Roy Teems of LaFayette died Tuesday, Dec. 20. He was 88.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Mann Teems of LaFayette; sons, Ronnie Teems of Ringgold, Mickey Teems of Perry, Lamar Teems of Conway, S.C., Doug Teems of St. Augustine, Fla., Darrell Teems of Dalton, Stan Teems of Lake Wales, Fla.; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mike Angel officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
John Wilson II, 62, East Ridge, Tenn.
John William “Billy” Wilson II of East Ridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, Dec. 20, at his home. He was 62.
He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Pam, who died in January.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 22, at 10 a.m. at City Church of Chattanooga, 7122 Lee Highway, with pastor Mike Chapman officiating. In lieu of flowers his family asks an offering be made to City Church to support the many ministries Billy loved and believed in.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold
Posted Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005
Ruby Jackson, 70, Rossville
Ruby Inez Jackson of Rossville died Monday, Dec. 19, at her residence. She was 70.
She was born in Jackson County, Ala., to the late Joseph and Martha Young Kindred.
She was preceded in death by her brother, William C. Kindred; sister, Lela Parker.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, James Russell Jackson; sister, Earlene Cavalcante; brothers, Joseph L. Kindred Jr. of Acworth, Ralph and James Kindred, both of Bridgeport, Ala., Donny Kindred of Boaz, Ala., Rayford Kindred of Alabama; many nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. at the chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memorial Gardens South. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 20, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Georgia Wentworth, 83, Harrison, Tenn.
Georgia Wentworth of Harrison, Tenn., died Monday, Dec. 19. She was 83.
She moved here from Denver, Colo.
Survivors include her sister, Mary Hurd of Bryant Pond, Maine; four nieces and nephews. Burial will be at a later date in Ashland, Kan.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
Mamie Binkley, 86, Ringgold
Mamie Binkley of Ringgold and formerly of Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died Wednesday, Dec. 14. She was 86.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buster Binkley.
Survivors include daughters, Jan “Doodle” Arp of Ringgold, Nancy O’Lone of Lilburn; son, Dale Binkley of Ringgold; grandchildren, Matthew Arp, Mason Arp, Dana O’Lone, Alyssa O’Lone, Megan O’Lone; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held later in Jacksonville. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 97089, Washington D.C., 20090.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Fannie Dugger, 89, Rossville
Fannie Everett Dugger of Rossville died Saturday, Dec. 17. She was 89.
She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church. She also retired from Buster Brown after more than 30 years of service, and loved gardening.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband of more than 64 years, Franklin Dugger of Rossville; daughter, Joyce Harmon of East Ridge, Tenn.; grandson, Todd Harmon; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with pastor E. Lee Griggs officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 19, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Ruth Garber, 82, East Ridge, Tenn.
Ruth Emma Carter Garber of East Ridge, Tenn., died Friday, Dec. 16, in a local hospital. She was 82.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eulalia Warner and Ernest Carter; son-in-law, Eugene Chewning.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Wendell Garber; daughter, Mary Lou Chewning of East Brainerd; son, Douglas Garber of Valdese, N.C.; sisters, Rose Studebaker of Fort Oglethorpe, Ada Johnson of Miamisburg, Ohio; brothers, Wilbur Carter of Eaton, Ohio, James Carter of Akron, Ohio, Paul Carter of Centerville, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at the South Crest chapel with Dr. Dennis Newman officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 18, from 2-6 p.m. at the South Crest chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Julius Montgomery Jr., 65, LaFayette
Julius Montgomery Jr. of LaFayette died Monday, Dec. 12, in a local hospital. He was 65.
He was a retired truck driver and U.S. Army veteran, and a member of West LaFayette Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Mae Montgomery of Dalton; two daughters, Charlene Elrod, Loretta Montgomery of LaFayette; one son, Stacy Montgomery of Columbus, Ohio; four stepsons, Marcus Harris of Dalton, James Adams of LaFayette, Leon Harris of Dalton, Gregory Adams of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, JoAnn Montgomery; brother, James Carter Montgomery of LaFayette; two uncles, Charles McSears, Richard Ponder; two aunts, Mildred Smith, JoAnn Robinson; 12 grandchildren; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; special cousin, Charlene Spencer; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services: Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at West LaFayette Baptist Church with pastor Joseph Harper and other ministers officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 19. Visitation: Sunday one hour before service.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Ernest O. Raines, 80, Fort Oglethorpe
Ernest O. Raines of Fort Oglethorpe died Saturday, Dec. 17, in his residence. He was 80.
He was born Sept. 7, 1925 to the late Oscar and Fannie Raines in Americus. He worked as a baker for many years, honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy, and was a member of New Manna Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Jeanelle Raines.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Frank Jones of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Leah Corbin of Ringgold, Erin Simmons of Louisville, Ky.; five great-grandchildren, Caleb and Jared Corbin, Paisley, Jasmine and Kyla Simmons; friend and caregiver, Elaine Raines of Fort Oglethorpe.
Services: Monday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randy Lynn officiating. Visitation: Monday after 6 p.m. until service time. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Bertha Smith, 91, Rossville
Bertha Bert Lee Smith of Rossville died Saturday, Dec. 17, in a local nursing home. She was 91.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia. She was a member of Newnan Springs United Methodist Church. She was a nurse at Hutcheson for 30 years. Special thanks go to the staff and residents of Southern Heritage Assisted Living and NHC of Rossville. She was a member of Eastern Star had a life membership with United Methodist Women.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry W. Smith; brothers Ed, Lloyd, Wiley, Bill and Harold; sisters, Bertie B., Lessie and Oma G.
Survivors include her stepson, Frank Smith of Hixson, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Helen Toliver of Dayton; sister, Ruth Scogin of Pennsylvania. She has six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at Newnan Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Darryl Hassel officiating. Burial: Tennessee Georgia Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe. Honorary pallbearers will be her Joy Sunday school class and Jolly Elders. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Dorothy Smitherman, 77, Ringgold
Dorothy Selda Davidson Smitherman of Ringgold died Monday, Dec. 19. She was 77.
A native of Dunham, Ky., she had lived in the Ringgold area for more than 50 years and was a member of Ringgold First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Smitherman.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Gwen Smitherman of Ringgold; three sisters, Joy Rungee of East Ridge, Tenn., Wanda Wooten of Rossville, Betty Lawhorn of Collegedale, Tenn.; one grandson, Dillon Smitherman of Ringgold; many other loving family members and friends.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Dan Whittaker officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday until funeral time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Bobby Taylor, 69, Rossville
Bobby Joe Taylor of Rossville died Thursday, Dec. 15, at his residence. He was 69.
He was a native of Birchwood, Tenn., and lived most of his life in northwest Georgia. He was a self-employed plumber and electrician, and attended Scenic City Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dolly Taylor; son, Bobby Ray Taylor; stepdaughter, Rebecca Henson; sister, Betty Jean Griffin; brother, Rev. Edward Taylor.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Mathis Taylor of Rossville; daughter, Darlene Taylor of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sons, Rick L. Taylor or Rossville, Jesse Taylor of Ooltewah, Tenn., Rick V. Taylor of Cummings, John A. Taylor of Rossville; stepson, Bobby Henson Jr. of Ringgold; sister, Joyce Crutchfield of Rossville; brothers, Claude Taylor of Rossville, Charlie Taylor of Ider, Ala., Gary Taylor of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; several grandchildren, two great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. E.J. Varner officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 17, from noon to 10 p.m., all day Sunday, Dec. 18, and Monday until service time at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, Dec. 16, 2005
Oulay Chantharack, 33, Rossville
Oulay Chantharack of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 11.
Services: Friday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 15, after 1 p.m. Burial will be private on a later date.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joan Mitchell, 55, Ringgold
Joan Francine Mitchell of Ringgold died Wednesday, Dec. 14. She was 55.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was a member of Christ in Action Church, formerly Chattanooga Christian Fellowship. She was a faithful volunteer in her local church and hospital and was a faithful caregiver for eight-and-a-half years for her mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Haynes Mitchell; grandparents, Charlie and Marie Haynes, Maude Elrod; one brother, John Ervin Mitchell.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Randy Ball; one nephew, Corey Ball, all of Ringgold.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with pastor Rick Lyles officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 16, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Terry Norman, 54, East Ridge, Tenn.
Terry Lamarr Norman of East Ridge, Tenn., died Wednesday, Dec. 14, at his residence. He was 54.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia and Chattanooga area, he was a former employee of the Wheland Foundry where he worked as an electrician for 28 years. He was an employee of Array, where he worked for two years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Jewel McNeese Norman Roach; brother, Robert Norman.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Brown Norman of East Ridge; father and stepmother, Robert “R.L.” and Rita Norman of Rossville; children, Tina Gentry of Fort Oglethorpe, Jennifer Norman and Jeremy Norman, both of East Ridge; two brothers, Ronald Norman of LaFayette, Larry Norman of Ringgold; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1-9 p.m., all day Sunday, Dec. 18, and until service time Monday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold
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