Posted Friday, September 15, 2006
Mary Hewitt, 82, LaFayetteMary Morrison Hewitt of LaFayette died Wednesday, Sept. 13. She was 82.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Charlie Morrison.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Hewitt of LaFayette; sons, Bobby and LeGeary L. Hewitt of LaFayette; sister, Rosie Chapman of LaFayette; brother, Claudius Morrison of Rocky Face; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Cecil Bryant officiating. Burial: Concord Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 15, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Thursday, September 14, 2006
Hope Cline, 51, Rock SpringHope Ratledge Cline of Rock Spring died Wednesday, Sept. 13, at her home. She was 51.
A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother has been laid to rest and gone home to be with the Lord.
She was preceded in death by father, Elmer Ray Ratledge; one brother.
Survivors include her husband, Ricky A. Cline; children, Heath and Kerri Millsaps, Thomas and Monica Jones; mother, Sara Jane Ratledge; six stepchildren; 16 very special grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers.
A very special thanks to Jennifer McClain at Countryside Hospice. There will be no service.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Michael Gracy, 42, Ringgold
Michael Dewayne Gracy of Ringgold died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 11. He was 42.
He is the son of Nancy Gracy of Daytona Beach, Fla., and the late Franklin “Buddy” Gracy.
An avid fan of Earnhardt, he enjoyed watching the races with his dad and spending time with his mom in Daytona. He also enjoyed football, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends whom he loved greatly. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Survivors also include his loving and devoted wife, Barbara Gracy of Ringgold; daughter, Amber Gracy of Fort Oglethorpe; son, Dallas Gracy of Ringgold; grandson, Christopher Gavin Lyles; sisters, Lisa (Rich) Morris of Orlando, Fla., Jaime (Tony) Sipe of Benton, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Ashley (Adam) Stich, Nathan Morris, Heather Wittman, Nick Sipe.
Services: Saturday, Sept.16, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with David Winton officiating. Burial: in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 1 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.
Pauline Lamb, 92, LaFayette
Pauline Hood Lamb of LaFayette died Wednesday, Sept. 13, at a local nursing home. She was 92.
She was a well-known photographer and owner of Lamb’s Studio until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of LaFayette Presbyterian Church and a member of Chickamauga Chapter UDC 1091.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alton Lamb and Frank Oliver; an infant daughter; brothers, Gordon and Guileu Hood.
Survivors include her son, Dale and Teri Lamb of Owasso, Okla.; grandson, Dale Jr. and Erin Lamb of Thornton, Colo.; brother, Bob Hood of LaFayette; two nephews, Joe Hood of Trion, Jimmy Hood of LaFayette.
Services: Friday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Art Pflug officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5-9 p.m. Pallbearers: Dale Lamb Jr., Joe Hood, Jimmy Hood, Ronnie McClure, John Crawford and Bill Whitten. Honorary pallbearers: Members of LaFayette Presbyterian Church and members of the Chickamauga Chapter UDC 1091. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LaFayette Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Alleta Rogers, 72, Tiftonia, Tenn.
Alleta “Jinky” Rogers died Sept. 12 after a lengthy battle with complications from diabetes. She was 72.
She was born in Bridgeport, Ala., but had lived most of her life in the Tiftonia area where she was a member of Tiftonia Baptist Church. She was an avid outdoorswoman and gardener. She was also an active member of the WFLI softball team and retired from Kay Bee Toys in 1996 after more than 25 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mayme Lee and James Robert Woody.
Survivors include her devoted husband of more than 57 years, Edward “Bill” Rogers of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Joy Rogers of Tunnel Hill, Robert and Ann Rogers of Lookout Mountain; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue Ann “Susie” and Donnie Cook of Harrison, Tenn., Jerrie Gale Rogers of Chattanooga; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy and Dot Woody, Glenn and Jean Woody, all of Chattanooga; sister and brother-in-law, Velma and Johnnie Mizell of Chickamauga; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with pastor Phil Sherabarger officiating. Burial: Lakewood West Memory Gardens, Tiftonia. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 14, after 1 p.m., all day Friday, Sept. 15, and prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Constance Trapich, 68, Ringgold
Constance Marie Muscarella Trapich of Ringgold died Wednesday, Sept. 13, at her residence. She was 68.
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., she lived in the Ringgold area for the past 28 years and was a former employee of local Golden Gallon and Texaco convenience stores, where she worked for 20 years.
Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Heidkamp of Ringgold; son, Steven Trapich of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; granddaughter, Sherry Heidkamp of Savannah.
Private memorial services will be held at a later time by the family.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Linda Acosta, 52, Fort OglethorpeLinda Darlene Metcalf Acosta of Fort Oglethorpe, beloved mother, daughter and wife, died Monday, Sept. 11. She was 52.
She was born in New Jersey, where she spent most of her life before moving to the north Georgia area in 1989. She was employed with TVA for more than 11 years, after owning and operating The Lord and Linda’s Touch, a Christian bookstore and florist in Fort Oglethorpe. She was also an ordained minister and a strong woman of God. She was an excellent mother with a vibrant spirit, with her family being her greatest pride.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.D. Metcalf; grandmother, Ollie Ashford Koger.
Survivors include her husband of five years, George Acosta, and his children and grandchildren; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Gwen Alegre of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter Kristina Alegre; mother and stepfather, Jacquelyn and Richard Kitts of Fort Oglethorpe; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Elaine Metcalf of Fort Oglethorpe; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Joe Civinski of New Jersey; three grandchildren, Jagger, Katey and Ben Alegre. Joe and Kristina Alegre were the children of Joe Alegre Sr., her former husband of 25 years. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services: Friday, Sept. 15, at noon at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with pastor Craig Ervin officiating. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 14, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Boyd Cordell, 70, LaFayette
Boyd Edward Cordell of LaFayette died Tuesday, Sept. 12. He was 70.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Andy Robinson; great-granddaughter, Mattie Atwood.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Maples Cordell of LaFayette; daughters, Nancy Robinson of Chatsworth, Cindy Seals of LaFayette; sons, Eddie Cordell, Mike James, both of LaFayette, Ron Bryant of Ohio; brother, Giles Cordell of LaFayette; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 14, at 4:30 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with David Thompson, Rev. Jim Powell and Rev. Pete Anderson officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Marvin Jones, Jerry Snyder, Gary Cordell, Adam James, Lee Cordell and Donald Mitchell.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Kathy Lane, 48, LaFayette
Kathy Lane of LaFayette died Saturday, Sept. 9. She was 48.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.R. Lane.
Survivors include her mother, Cleo Gilreath Lane; special and loving friend, Ronnie Ramey.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Todd Gaddis officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Doyle Waters, James Jackson, Cotton Simmons, David Daniel, Curtis James and Jimmy Norton.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Billy Lingerfelt Sr., 70, Ringgold
Billy Joe Lingerfelt Sr. of Ringgold died Tuesday, Sept. 12, at a local hospital. He was 70.
A resident of the north Georgia area for most of his life, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time at his lake retreat home in Cedar Bluff, Ala.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Cleo Westbrook Lingerfelt.
Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Lingerfelt of Chatsworth, Cheryl Lingerfelt of Athens; two sons and daughter-in-law, William “Rusty” and Carol Lingerfelt of Chatsworth, Billy Joe Lingerfelt Jr. of Chatsworth; five grandchildren, Joshua Holland of Dalton, London York, Dallas York, Liam Lingerfelt, Lira Lingerfelt, all of Chatsworth; one sister, Willie Mae Combs of Fyffe, Ala.; several nieces and nephews. He was a dedicated companion to Arlene Moore.
Services: Friday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Friday at 4 p.m. at Greens Chapel Cemetery in Fyffe. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 2-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Betty Lockman, 64, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Betty Ruth Shelby Lockman of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, Sept. 10, at her residence. She was 64.
She was born in Chattanooga and had been a lifelong resident of the north Georgia and Chattanooga area. She was a former employee of Tri-County Hospital/Hutcheson Medical Center, and the former office manager for Dr. Robert H. Creech at the Diabetes Wellness Center. She attended Farley Road Baptist Church in East Ridge, Tenn. She served on the Cure Diabetes Board and was a former member of the Rossville Civitan Club.
She was preceded in death by her father, Perry Oscar Shelby; niece, Jessica Jones Revis.
Survivors include her mother, Juanita Alva Young Shelby Bizzoco of Chattanooga; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Joe and Kelly Lockman; grandchildren, Emily and Samuel Lockman, all of Old Fort, Tenn.; former husband, Joe N. Lockman of Chickamauga; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Dewayne Fletcher of Rossville, Inez and Doug Hall of Russellville, Ala., Lucy and Melvin Smith of Harrison, Tenn.; brothers and sister-in-law, Pery and Jane Shelby of Rock Spring, Roy Shelby of Rossville; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 14, at 3 p.m. at the chapel with Revs. Joe Lockman and Billy Dean officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., and Thursday after 10 a.m. until service. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Wanda Ridge, 65, Fort Oglethorpe
Wanda Faye Ridge of Fort Oglethorpe died Tuesday, Sept. 12, surrounded by her family. She was 65.
She lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She had worked many years at Roy’s Grill in Rossville, but retired from John Ross Restaurant as a waitress, a job that she loved after more than 10 years of service. She was well-known as a strong-willed person and a wonderful cook. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ridge Jr.; daughter, Debra Ridge.
Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and James Hickman of Fort Oglethorpe, Kim and Errol Ernsberger of Ringgold; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Katrina Ridge of Fort Oglethorpe, Roger and Debbie Ridge of Chickamauga; several brothers and sisters; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Nicholas and Mandy Hickman, Shelly and Adam Chrnalogar, Kaitlyn Ernsberger, Caleb Ernsberger, Joseph Ridge, Taren and Lonnie Keown, Holly and Trent Guinn; six great-grandchildren, Hayden Hickman, Brody Hickman, Maclain Chrnalogar, Dylan Keown, Kaylie Guinn, Kynlie Guinn; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Dave Bolling officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 13, after 2 p.m., and prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Virginia Russell, 70, LaFayette
Virginia Simmons Russell of LaFayette died Tuesday, Sept. 12. She was 78.
Survivors include her husband, Claud Russell of LaFayette; daughters, Connie Rogers, Claudia Cagle, both of LaFayette; sisters, Margie Purcell of Menlo, Ernestine Howard of LaFayette; brother, Melvin Simmons of LaFayette; grandchildren, Katie Busby, Samantha Cagle, Jeremiah Rogers, Andrew Rogers, Walker Rogers, Bianca Rogers; great-grandchildren, Jason Busby Jr.; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Church of Christ with ministers Tom Harrison and Eddie Bogges. Burial: Trinity Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 5-9 p.m. Pallbearers: Walker Rogers, Andrew Rogers, Jeremiah Rogers, Randall Cagle, Don Kendrick, Ralph Mann, Jimmy Rushing, Madison Ledford. Honorary pallbearers: Gary O’Bryant, Tonny Brooks, Albert Russell, Neal Brooks, and all nephews.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Peggy Ivester, 69, Fort OglethorpePeggy Chamberlain Ivester of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, Sept. 11, at a local health care facility. She was 69.
A native of Chattanooga, Tenn., she was a longtime resident of Fort Oglethorpe and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Aggie Chamberlain.
Survivors include her children, Cheryl Nash of Ooltewah, Tenn., Kim Ivester of Chattanooga, Stan Ivester Jr. of Ringgold, Sandra Jones of Ringgold; brother, Glenn Chamberlain of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Marilyn Zeigler of Ooltewah; grandchildren, Jason Nash, April Burns, Brittany and Brooke Jones, Jacob and Tanner Ivester; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Hayden, Dylan and Brandon Burns.
Services: Wednesday, Sept. 13, at noon at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Pat Davis officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 2-9 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Gertie Romines, 97, Fort Oglethorpe
Gertie Elizabeth McDonald Romines of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, Sept. 11, at a local hospital. She was 97.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late John and Ida Newby McDonald, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Norman Romines; sisters, Mable Frances, Addie Mae Norwood.
She was a member of the Thursday Morning Classic Bowling League in Fort Oglethorpe and Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga.
Survivors include daughters, Charlsie Shank of Chattanooga, Emilie Lozano of Grand Rapids, Mich., Roberta Hackler of East Ridge, Tenn., Lillie Lacey of Rock Spring; sons, Billy Romines of Ringgold, Marshall Romines of Signal Mountain, Tenn., Charlie and Johnny Romines, both of Fort Oglethorpe; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Chris Hulsey officiating. Burial: Brayton Cemetery in Graysville, Tenn. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 12, after 3 p.m., all day Wednesday, Sept. 13, and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday, September 11, 2006
Charles Brooks Jr., 92, Chattanooga, Tenn.Charles Luther Brooks Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, Sept. 8, at his residence. He was 92.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, he was a former employee of Chattanooga Box and Lumber Co. and Jackson Water Heater. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Moore Brooks; parents, Charles and Mary Noland Brooks; five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Gary Woodard of Rossville; four grandchildren, Crystal Woodard, Courtney Woodard Lewis and John Woodard, all of Fort Oglethorpe, Cara Woodard of Rossville; good friend, Chester Deck of Chattanooga;several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 9, after 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, after 5 p.m. and Monday from 8-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Deborah Jo Elder, 51, Ringgold
Deborah Jo (Gallahan) Elder of Ringgold died Sunday, Sept. 10, at a local hospital. She was 51.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Eugene and Dorothy Snyder Gallahan, and was preceded in death by her sister, Billie Dale Dean. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her loving husband of 35 years, Leroy Elder; daughter, Sandy Elder, both of Ringgold; sisters, Brenda Jackson of LaFayette, Sharon McAmis of Chickamauga; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Carl Jackson officiating. Burial: Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 12, after noon, and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Charlie Goff, 88, Ringgold
Charlie “Bud” Goff of Ringgold died Thursday, Sept. 7. He was 88.
He was born in Hollywood, Ala., but had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area. He was a former employee of Massey and Co., and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was of the Church of God faith.
He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife of more than 67 years. Ruby Keel Goff of Ringgold; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Goff of Red Bank, Tenn., Morris and Bertha Goff of Ringgold, Roy and Leona Goff of Tiftonia, Tenn.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Jack Pinion of Tiftonia, Judy and John Coffelt of Harrison, Tenn., Betty and Mike Larendine of Chattanooga, Tenn., Sheri and Darrell Oliver of Rock Spring; brother, James Goff of Trenton, N.J.; 66 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Sept. 11, at noon at the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Robert Goff officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 9, after 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, from 2-9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Ronald Harris, 60, LaFayette
Ronald Harris of LaFayette died Friday, Sept. 8. He was 60.
Survivors include his wife, Viola Durham Harris of LaFayette; daughter, Katina Donavan of LaFayette; sons, Randy Harris of Chatsworth, Pat Harris of LaFayette, James R. Harris Jr. of Rock Spring; mother, Ruth Kinsey Harris of LaFayette; sisters, Bertie Reynolds, Jo Ann Ballard, Montine Smith, all of LaFayette; brothers, Kenneth Harris of Sand Mountain, Charles, Lebron, Steve, Sterling Harris, all of LaFayette; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. at Community Baptist Church with Rev. W.C. Pence officiating. Burial: Community Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 10, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Dwight Carroll Jr. David Wallin, Jerry Wallin, Wayne Callahan, Jack Donavan, Shane Harris.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Irene Hood, 87, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Irene Lola Hood of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, Sept. 8. She was 87.
A native of McMinnville, Tenn., she lived most of her life in the East Lake area. She retired from Peerless Woolen Mills with more than 45 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T.R. Hood; sister, Virginia Smith; brother, Cpl. John Henry Bonds; niece, Brenda Hixson and her parents, Ray Neal and Fannie Bonds.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jackie and Dorothy Morton of Flintstone; sister, Elizah Burke of East Lake; grandsons, Ricky (Susan) Morton of Ringgold, Darrell (Melanie) Morton of Chickamauga; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle and Ryley Morton of Ringgold, Beth and Melissa “Missy” Morton of Chickamauga; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, Sept. 11, at 12:30 p.m. at Lakewood South Memory Gardens with Rev. Rick Maeser officiating. Visitation: Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Catherine Madaris, 78, LaFayette
Catherine Dixon Madaris of LaFayette died Thursday, Sept. 7. She was 78.
She was born Feb. 29, 1928 to the late General and Ida Dixon in Etowah, Ala. She retired from Candlewick Yarns and was a member of Fourth Avenue Church of God. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Franklin Madaris and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Max Stoker, Phyllis and Alvin Moses, all of LaFayette, Brenda and Stanley Clark of Ringgold; sister, Ruth Ingram of LaFayette; sister-in-law, Jane Madaris of Ringgold; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to nieces Martha Saine and Irene Phillips for your help during this difficult time.
Services: Sunday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Henry Hampton and Melvin Bridges officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the LaFayette chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Edith Moore, 83, Rossville
Edith Cavell Jones Moore of Rossville died Sunday, Sept. 10. She was 83.
She was born in Jackson County, Ala., but had lived in the north Georgia area for the last 52 years. She was also a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was previously employed with Simco Saddle Co. for more than 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert and Hester Sparks Jones; husband, William “Bill” Moore; one brother, Hershel Jones.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Judy Moore of Apison, Tenn., Stanley and Pat Moore of Ringgold; three sisters, Jeanette Evans of Fort Oglethorpe, Hilda Murdock of Chickamauga, Brenda Dean of Rossville; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with Rev. Jim Young officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 12, after 4 p.m., and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Vinnie Mae Morris, 74, LaFayette
Vinnie Mae Parker Morris of LaFayette died Friday Sept. 8, following a short illness. She was 74.
She was retired from the Walker County Department of Education from the Osburn School cafeteria. She was a member of Foster Mill Drive Baptist Church. She had fought ovarian cancer for the past six years through faith and wonderful doctors and remained in remission.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Morris; parents, Fletch and Pearl Parker; brothers, Roy (Toby) Parker, Bill Parker, Steve Parker, Larry Parker.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and John Bell of Chickamauga; granddaughters, Kimberly Roberson and her husband Tracy, Jennifer Bell and her fiance Jeff Mitchell; sisters, Ernestine (Clyde) Ball of LaFayette, Carol (Billy) Blalock of Lyerly, Marion Stoker of LaFayette, Nell Lankford of Summerville; brothers, Jackie (Cheri) Parker of Trion, Kenneth Parker; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lucille and Frank Turner of Summerville; nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4:30 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bobby Stanton officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 4-8 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. until time of service. Pallbearers: Nephews. Honorary pallbearers: Terry Snyder, Junior Stoker, Dennis England, Richard Turner, Alan Turner, Dr. Darrell Weldon, Dr. Scoggins, Dr. Stephen DePasqualc and his staff.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Dr. Bill Perry, 68, Rossville
Dr. Bill Perry of Rossville died Saturday, Sept. 9, at a local hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was 68.
He was pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Rossville for more than 15 years and Second Baptist Church in Chatsworth, and was the founder of the Victory Bible Institute. He also served as regional vice president of Trinity Bible College in Jacksonville, Fla., served on the Board of Faith Baptist Missions and maintained a long association with BIMI. He attended West Georgia College in Carrollton, and Temple Bible College. He hosted the “Sonshine Hour”, a daily radio ministry and weekly television ministry for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. LeRoy Perry; granddaughter, Kristy Leigh Roden.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Sylvia Evans Perry; mother, Mrs. LeRoy Perry; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and April Perry of Ringgold; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Buddy Roden of Ringgold; grandchildren, Caleb Perry, Chris Roden of Ringgold, Jennifer (Rhys) Otting; great-granddaughter, Lexi Otting of Chattanooga; brother, Damon (Rhonda) Perry of Ringgold; sister, Martha (Bert) Vanoer of Fort Oglethorpe.
Services: Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church with pastor Ernest Groce, Dr. Carl Frensley and Ron Bankston officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 11, from 1-8 p.m., and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Victory Baptist Church, missions program, 1013 LaFayette Road, Rossville, Ga., 30741
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mack Thornton, 63, LaFayette
Mack Thornton of LaFayette died Sunday, Sept. 10. He was 63.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Wallin Thornton of LaFayette; daughter, Teresa Wilson of Ringgold; son, Lonney Thornton of LaFayette; sisters, Margaret Southerland, Maxine Chapman, Marilyn Reynolds; brothers, Bo, Ronald, Donald, Jim, Bill, Dan, Tony Thornton; granddaughter, Caroline Carter, all of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Melvin Bridges officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 11, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Keith McKin, Gary Chapman, Greg Chapman, Blake Martin, Roy Southerland, Joe Wilson.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jim Tucker, 82, LaFayette
Jim Tucker of LaFayette died Thursday, Sept. 7. He was 82.
He was a native of Illinois and lived in Louisiana for 30 years prior to moving to LaFayette six months ago. He was a member of LaFayette Church of God and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He also was a reserve for the U.S. Marine Corps and a journeyman electrician, owning and operating Tucker Electric.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Art Tucker; sister, Leona Tucker.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Roger Carlton of LaFayette; brother, John Tucker of Evansville, Ind.; sisters, Helen Tucker of Indiana, Faye Tucker of California; grandchildren, Zane, Aaron, Eli and Cole Carlton.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. at LaFayette Church of God with Rev. Gary Bruce officiating. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Talmadge Tucker, 95, LaFayette
Talmadge Ray Tucker of LaFayette died Thursday, Sept. 7. He was 95.
He was a member of LaFayette First Baptist Church and the Harold Clements Sunday school Class.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Joe Moore of LaFayette; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Pam Tucker of Calhoun; grandchildren, Paige and Steven Fuller, Jeremy and Charlsie Moore, Jacob Moore, Ray Tucker III, David and Craig Tucker; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Berry College in 1935 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. He became a county supervisor with Farmers Home Administration and later became a district supervisor from 1946 until his retirement in 1977. He then worked as a consultant to Campbell Wallace Engineering Firm, installing water and sewage systems in rural areas for the remainder of his working career.
From 1943 to 1946, he served in the U.S. Army and was discharged as a sergeant major. He was awarded a U.S. Army commendation for service beyond the normal call of duty.
He was also active in church and civic affairs. He had served as director of Sunday school for First Baptist Church of LaFayette for 22 years, as a member and chairman of the Walker County Board of Education, as a charter member and president of the LaFayette Athletic Club, and as an appraiser and instructor for Walker County Technical School. He received the Rotary Club Vocational Service Award in 1978, and the Walker County Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award in 1983.
He received the Berry Alumni Association award of distinguished service in 1983, distinguished award from the University of Georgia Agriculture Alumni Association for outstanding professional services for rural resident, towns and communities in 1977. He also received the Quality Service Award from the Department of Agriculture in 1966, as well as the Superior Service Award from the Department of Agriculture in 1948 and 1951.
“A man who unselfishly serves humanity in numerous ways, Mr. Tucker truly exemplifies Berry’s motto, ‘Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.’” — Berry College Alumni Association, June 11, 1983.
Services: Sunday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette First Baptist Church with Dr. Todd Gaddis officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Grandsons. Contributions may be made to LaFayette First Baptist Church or Berry College.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
James Wilson, 67, Signal Mountain, Tenn.
James Tiernan Wilson of Signal Mountain, Tenn., died Thursday, Sept. 7, at a local hospital. He was 67.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Catholic faith. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa and also attended Boston College.
He was preceded in death by daughters, Mary and Kathy.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Cavin-Wilson; sister, Cynthia Bohland of Mankato, Minn.; aunt, Winnie Helm of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Services: Monday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at OLPH Catholic Church with Father Mike Nolan officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 10, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 212 N. Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn., 37404.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, September 8, 2006
Doris Shahan, 70, RossvilleDoris Mae “Granny-Mo” Shahan of Rossville died Thursday, Sept. 7. She was 70.
She was born in Carlisle, Pa., to the late Roscoe and Arvilla Line, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jonathan Charles Shahan.
Survivors include her eight children and their spouses, Dottie and Melvin Chestnut of Newville, Pa., Kenneth and Susan Shahan of Ringgold, Thomas and Kathy Shahan of Chickamauga, Jon and Cathy Shahan of Ringtown, Pa., Daniel and Monica Shahan of Albuquerque, N.M., Joanne and Clarence Johnson of Rossville, Nancy and Jim Parrott of Owasso, Okla., Tim Shahan of Chickamauga; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Nancy Line of Carlisle, Robert and Patsy Line of Newville; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Bob Gilbert of Carlisle; 26 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Burial: Concord Cemetery in Pennsylvania. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 8, after 5 p.m. and prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe
Posted Thursday, September 7, 2006
Teresa Chapman, 48, LaFayetteTeresa Kay Smith Chapman of LaFayette died Tuesday, Sept. 5. She was 48.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was former employee at Provident Insurance Co. for 18 years. She was a former resident of Chickamauga and had resided in the Naomi community for the past 23 years. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, making crafts, playing tennis and bowling.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Eugene “Gene” Smith; recent grandfather, Frank Stewart.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas K. Chapman; daughter, Heather Chapman; grandson and “Little Man,” Landon Chapman, all of LaFayette; mother, Tena Stewart Smith of Chickamauga; grandmother, Aileen Stewart of Sylvania, Ala.; sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Robert Davis of Chattanooga; brothers and sister-in-law, David and Rita Smith, Michael Smith, all of Chickamauga; five nieces and four nephews.
Services: Friday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Hoyt Williams officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 6-9 p.m., all day Thursday, Sept. 7, and Friday morning until the service. Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Darlene Crowe, 55, Ringgold
Darlene Swaney Crowe of Ringgold died Wednesday, Sept. 6, at a local hospital. She was 55.
Born Oct. 6, 1950, she grew up in the Fairview community of Rossville, and graduated from Rossville High School in 1968. She married Rodney Crowe in 1973 and resided in Ringgold for 33 years, where she was a member of Burning Bush Baptist Church. She had been active with children ministries including Children’s Church and Vacation Bible School. She served many years on the Catoosa County Department of Children and Family Services board of directors. She had volunteered as an ambassador with the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce, and also volunteered with youth baseball programs at Ringgold Middle and Ringgold High schools. She loved Ringgold High School baseball and the Atlanta Braves. She had worked at Salem Carpet Mills, Becklers’ Carpets and Ringgold High School, and with her husband Rodney Crowe, CPA. She had fought a long, brave battle with melanoma. She loved her many friends in her neighborhood at Cherokee Springs Lake subdivision where her special interest was children. She loved to fish in the lake there where she had taught many of the neighborhood children to fish.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Hazel Swaney; brothers, Dennis, Kenneth, Darrell, David and Bobby Swaney.
Survivors include husband, Rodney Crowe; son, Russell Crowe; daughter, Rhonda Crowe, all of Ringgold; brothers, Lamar Swaney, Roy (Betty) Swaney, both of Rossville, Charles Edward (Margaret) Swaney of Butler; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at Burning Bush Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Bailey, Dr. Bruce Cappleman, Colin Crossen and Rev. Dennis McNulty officiating. Burial: Burning Bush Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 7, from 4-8 p.m., and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Memorials may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, c/o Burning Bush Baptist Church, 2195 Burning Bush Road, Ringgold, Ga., 30736, or to the American Cancer Society, 850 Fort Wood St., Chattanooga, Tenn., 37403, for melanoma research.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Glenn Hickman, 84, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Glenn Dee Hickman of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Sept. 6. He was 84.
He had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga area, and retired from the Chattanooga Free Press in 1984 after more than 10 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Orpha Hickman.
Survivors include three daughters, Mollie Hullihen of Chattanooga, Marcy L. Lowery of Dalton, Dorothy Perna of Vineland, N.J.; one son, Lowell Dee Hickman of Woodbury, N.J.; one sister, Ruth Hardy of Warner Robins; five grandchildren, Shannan Smartt, Bronson Pelfrey, Stephanie and Mark Perna, Larkin Lowery; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Jackson Smartt and Nicholas Robert Smartt; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Saturday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Chattanooga Memorial Park with John Rodriguez officiating. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 8, after 5 p.m., and prior to leaving for the service on Saturday.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Billy Paradise, 51, Chickamauga
Billy “Bill” Paradise of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Sept. 5. He was 51.
Survivors include his wife, Lana Stephens Paradise of Chickamauga; our children, Jesse and Rhonda Paradise of Chickamauga; father-in-law, Harold J. Stephens of Chickamauga; brother, Bo Paradise of Muscle Shoals, Ala.; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Services: Friday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church with Rev. George Nixon officiating. Burial: Coulter Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Benny Garrett, Jeremy Garrett, Danny Patterson, Shane Patterson, Keith Broom and Kevin Rosenbaum.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Osie Grimes, 84, SylvesterOsie Mae Flowers Grimes of Sylvester, formerly of LaFayette, died Aug. 31 at Sylvester Health Care. She was 84.
She was employed with Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church for 17 years, where she was a member.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Grimes.
Survivors include her sons, Harry E. Grimes Jr. of North Augusta, S.C., Tim Grimes of Columbia, S.C.; one sister, Kate F. McLeod of Darien; two granddaughters, Bess Marie Grimes and Molly Adair Grimes, both of Columbia.
Services: Sunday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Dan Williamson officiating. Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday from 1 p.m. until the service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 118, Sylvester, Ga., 31791.
Arrangements by Banks Funeral Home, Sylvester.
Jerry Moses, 65, East Ridge, Tenn.
Jerry Ollon Moses of East Ridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, Sept. 5. He was 65.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., but had grown up in the Sulphur Springs, Ala., area. He was a member of Valley Memorial Baptist Church, where he was the adult minister of education. He owned and operated Moses Plumbing Co. for more than 40 years before retiring in July of this year. His passion in life was teaching the Bible, and his love for his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Martha Moses; sister, Emma Stewart.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 44 years, Nell Moses of East Ridge, Tenn.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Peggy Moses of Ringgold, Paul and Janet Moses of Rome, Luke and Becky Moses of Chattanooga, Tenn.; six brothers, Charles Moses of East Ridge, Tommy Moses of Sulphur Springs, Ray Moses of New York, David Moses of East Ridge, Lynn Moses of Rising Fawn, Wayne Moses of Sulphur Springs; four sisters, Laverne Morgan of Fort Payne, Ala., Linda Payne of Ider, Ala., Cheryl King of Mentone, Ala., Terri Moses of Valley Head, Ala.; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with Rev. Horace Crawford and Paul Moses officiating. Burial: Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Sulphur Springs at 3 p.m. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 7, after 5 p.m., and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Paulette Nichols, 55, Rossville
Paulette Nichols of Rossville died Saturday, Sept. 2. She was 55.
A lifelong resident of Rossville, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was adored by her granddaughters. She was a charter member of Boynton Church of God where she faithfully served as the church clerk and a Sunday School teacher. She was employed by Sears at Hamilton Place with 15 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Gary Wayne Nichols Jr.; parents, Jonas and Oneda Hass.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Rev. Gary Wayne Nichols Sr.; daughters, Angela Nichols and Deborah Brooks, both of Rossville; granddaughters, Brittany, Courtney and Chrissy Brooks; brothers, Raymond and Jerry Hass of Chattanooga, Tenn., Charlie Hass of Ooltewah, Tenn., Gene Hass of Rossville; sisters, Linda Cooley and Rhonda Smith, both of Rossville; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. at Boynton Church of God with Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 4, and Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville. Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences and to sign guestbook.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Kelly Robinson, 46, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Kelly Robinson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Sept. 5, at a local health care facility. He was 46.
He lived in the Chattanooga area most of his life and was employed with Carpet Installers of Tennessee for six years.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Robinson; brother, Daniel Robinson.
Survivors include his father, William H. Robinson of Bradenton, Fla.; sister, Laura Kaylor of Cleveland, Tenn.; brothers, William H. Robinson Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., Jeffrey Robinson of Saquiot, N.Y., several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 9, from 4-8 p.m. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Friday, September 1, 2006
Geraldine Bradley, 75, TrionMrs. Geraldine (Jerry) Bradley of Trion died Thursday, Aug. 31. She was 75.
Survivors include her daughters, Julie (Ronald) Brown of Ringgold, Barbara (Randy) Parham of LaFayette; sons, Garry and Ricky Bradley of Trion, Michael (Shirley) Bradley of Trion, Dennis (Betty) Bradley of LaFayette; sister, Margie Mawery of Florida; brother, Buck Brown of Stanley, N.Y.; grandchildren, Chris Bradley, Michelle Brown, Gene Brown; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Saturday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at Estell Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Studdard officiating. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 1, from 6-9 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Maurice Humphrey, 72, Rock Spring
Maurice Humphrey of Rock Spring died Thursday, Aug. 31. He was 72.
He was a retired meat cutter and a member of East Brainerd Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Henry Humphrey of Rock Spring; daughters, Anita Boxall and Sondra Howard, both of LaFayette; son, Terry Humphrey Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Suzanne Mattingly of Ooltewah, Tenn.; stepsons, Michael Vineyard of Goldsboro, N.C., Jeff Vineyard of LaFayette; sister, Carolyn Marlene Kraner of LaFayette; brothers, Billy Humphrey of Pensacola, Fla., Kenneth Humphrey of Coldwater, Mich., Bennie Humphrey of Summerville, Johnny Humphrey of LaFayette; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with ministers Frank Ford and Dave Mellor officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 1, from 6-9 p.m. Pallbearers: Jim Saul, Joe Henry, Barry Ryan, Alvin Duncan, Glen Gray and Billie Smith.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Gertrude Jackson, 92, Signal Mountain, Tenn.
Gertrude Jackson of Signal Mountain, Tenn., died Wednesday, Aug. 30. She was 92.
She served as a hospital nutritionist for many years and, at the time of her death, was a resident of Alexian Village. She will be taken to Detroit, Mich., for burial at Oak View Cemetery.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Joe Stone III, 42, Chickamauga
Joseph Harris “Joe” Stone III of Chickamauga died Thursday, Aug. 31, at a local hospital. He was 42.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Stone Jr.
Survivors include his daughter, Meagan Stone of Chickamauga; mother, Gail Stone of Chickamauga; sister, Melba Humble of Fort Oglethorpe; several aunts, uncles, two nieces and cousins.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastor James Julian officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 1, from 5-9 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
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