Posted Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
NO OBITSPosted Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Clara Breeden, 91, Rock SpringClara Chesser Breeden of Rock Spring died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. She was 91.
She was a member of LaCrosse Baptist Church, La Crosse, Fla., and attended Peavine Baptist Church in Rock spring.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Hague Breeden.
Survivors include her three children, Charles Breeden and wife Darlene, Ronald Breeden and wife Paulette, and Kathy Beights and husband James, all of Rock Spring; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; and siblings Reba Rogers, Retha Gann, Royce Chesser and Earnest Chesser.
Memorial services: Saturday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. at La Crosse Baptist Church in La Crosse, Fla. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 28, from 1-4 p.m. at 3286 Peavine Road, Rock Spring.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Peggie Clarke, 76, Rossville
Peggie Clarke of Rossville died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at her home after a long battle with her illnesses. She was 76.
Her loving spirit will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jack Ashton; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughters, Katherine Reed and Patricia Cash; siblings, Nancy Parker, Tom Harris and Pat Vincent; grandchildren, Tricia (Jeff) Kenney, Tanatha (Caleb) Womack, Tracy Reed, Matthew (Alissa) Cash, and Joshua Cash; great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Jacob and Gabriel.
Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga at 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37416. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Florrie Heath, LaFayette
Florrie Ann Heath of LaFayette died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at Parkridge Medical Center.
She was retired from Catoosa and Walker County Family and Children’s Services. She was a member of Cove Road Church of God.
Survivors include her loving family; two daughters, Roslyn (Charles) Harris, Vanessa Heath of Chattanooga, Tenn.; three sons, Michael (June) Heath of Jackson, Mich., Jon “Buck” Heath of Brussels, Belgium, Raleigh Heath of Houston, Texas; two grandsons, Cedric Heath Kimball, Otis Heath; three granddaughters, Kim Ramsey, LaShai and Princess Watson; two great-grandsons, Andrew L. Whatley II, Taylor O. Langston; one great-granddaughter, Kourtenei L. Whatley; one sister, Susie (Fred) Johnson; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services: Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. at Cove Road Church of God with pastor James Brown officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 7-8 p.m. at the church. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Randolf Flowers, 63, Tunnel Hill
Randolf “Randy” Thomas Flowers of Tunnel Hill died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 at his residence. He was 63.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was self-employed, and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Flowers.
Survivors include his mother, Pauline Bagley Flowers of Winter Haven, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Sharon Flowers of Ringgold; two daughters and son-in-law, Gloria Ann Flowers of Tunnel Hill, and Rose and Jay Mayo of Cartersville; fiancé, Claudia Ferguson of Tunnel Hill; sister, Linda Stanley of Winter Haven; brother, Billy Flowers of Fort Oglethorpe; six grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Leon Hullender officiating. Burial: Gordy Cemetery. Visitation: Sat-urday, Sept. 27, from 4-9 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Chester Large, 93, Rossville
Chester Curtis Large of Rossville died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. He was 93.
He was of Baptist faith and moved to North Georgia in 1957 from Fort Payne.
He was preceded in death by seven brothers and six sisters; and grandchildren, Eric Strickland and Gabriel Harper.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Large of Rossville; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra McKibben of New Orleans, La., Peggy Hughes of Rossville, and Martha (David) Strickland of Chickamauga; sons, Richard and Gregg Large of Rossville; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Sept. 29, at 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel of Wilson Funeral Home. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visi-tation: Saturday, Sept. 27, from 5-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28, from 2-6 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 29, prior to the service. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Linda Denny, 64, Rock SpringLinda “Gail” Strickland Denny of Rock Spring died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. She was 64.
She was born in Jesup, and resided in Walker County since 1969. She attended Georgia Baptist School of Nursing and was a registered nurse. She had formerly worked at Brunswick Memorial Hospital and was currently working at Tri-County Hospital/Hutcheson Medical Center, where she had for the past 40 years. She was an active member of Center Grove Baptist Church in Rock Spring. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and most of all being a grandmother to her grandchildren, who knew her as “Guinnie”. She was known by her joyous personality and her beautiful smile and hugs she gave.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Florene Strickland.
Survivors include her best friend and husband, Eugene Jackson “Jack” Denny of Rock Spring; father, Elmer Ellsworth Strickland of Hortense; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Russell Payne of Lebanon, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Teresa Denny of Rock Spring; sisters and their husbands; Jan and Jim Moore of St. Simons, Beth and La Count Smith of Nucla, Colo.; beloved grandchildren, Joshua and Ashley Payne, Austin and Madison Denny; niece, Jeri Foster; nephews, Ian and Ryan Thompson.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church in Rock Spring. Her body will lie in state at the church on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 2-3 p.m. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 26, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Hutcheson Medical Center Foundation in memory of “Gail Denny” which will be a permanent memorial in the lobby of the hospital at 100 Gross Crescent St., Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., 30742. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Annie Hodge, 75, Ringgold
Annie “Polly” Matilda Stapp Hodge of Ringgold died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at her residence. She was 75.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, she was a former employee of Candlewick Yarns and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Albert Hodge; and parents, Jesse and Jessie Byrd Stapp.
Survivors include her two daughters, Patricia Hicks of Ringgold, and Joyce Hensley of Cleveland, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Melissa Hodge of Dalton; brother, Harold Stapp of Ringgold; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 27, at noon at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Oscar Stapp officiating. Burial: Woodstation Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 26, from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Robert Johnson Jr., 60, LaFayette
Robert Alvin Johnson Jr. of LaFayette died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. He was 60.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Christian faith. He was previously employed with Ronile of Georgia as the plant superintendent for more than 34 years, and also worked for Hays State Prison as a correctional officer for a year. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Soldiers and he enjoyed hunting and reading, and loved the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Smith; father, Robert A. Johnson Sr.; son, Cecil Ray “Pete” Studdard Jr.; and grandson, Robert Jeremiah “Frog” Johnson.
Survivors include his loving wife, Glenda Johnson of LaFayette; sons, Robert Alvin “Robby” Johnson III of Summerville, and Robert Lance Johnson of LaFayette; daughters, Tammey Davis of Rock Spring, Kimmey Len Jones of Ringgold, and Febra Gentry of Trion; two brothers, Terry Johnson of Summerville, and Tony Johnson of Trion; sisters, Charlotte Todd of Summerville, Jackie Cain of Cloudland, Rita Brown of Cartersville; grandchildren, B.J. Davis, Tabitha Bailey, Jessica and Jerrica Blackmon, and Maxamus Studdard; great-grandchildren, Sky and Colby Davis, and Kendra and Troy Bailey and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the LaFayette chapel with minister Hugh Glaze and Tony Johnson officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 26, after 5 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 27, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Miriam Long, 82, LaFayette
Miriam Parr Poarch Long of LaFayette died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. She was 82.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Olan Parr; first husband, Floyd A. Poarch; second husband, Justin Long; son, Laddie R. Poarch.
Survivors include her sons, Floyd K. (Ken) and wife Pat Poarch of Bethpage, Tenn., Charles A. and wife Denise Poarch of Woodstock; stepson, Randy and wife Mamie Long; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Friday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at the LaFayette Cemetery with Dr. David Boyle officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visita-tion: Thursday, Sept. 25, from 3-8 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Billy Ware, 51, Ringgold
Billy Randall Ware of Ringgold died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at his residence. He was 51.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia and Chattanooga Tenn., area, he was a former employee of Hardee’s, where he worked for five years, and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dayton Ware; mother, Ida Bell Shetters Ware Ledford; and brother, David Ware.
Survivors include his three sisters, Judy Lofty of Dalton, Barbara Howard and Sheila Garner, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; five brothers, Mitchell Ware of Tunnel Hill, Harland Ware of Ringgold, Tim Ware and Stacy Ware, both of Cleveland, Tenn., and Robin Ware of Chatsworth; nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ed Parsons officiating. Burial: Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 26, from 3-9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Posted Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Franklin Davis Jr., 70, Fort OglethorpeFranklin “Sam” Davis Jr. of Fort Oglethorpe died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Health Center at Standifer Place. He was 70.
A lifelong resident of East Ridge, Tenn., and Fort Oglethorpe, he was an avid bowler and was a member of the Pioneer Mixed Bowling League at Tri-State Lanes in East Ridge, and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed as a bus driver with Carta for more than 10 years, and was a meat and seafood specialist at The Fresh Market on Gunbarrel Road for several years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin S. Davis Sr., and Mary Henry Davis; and brother, Emmett Davis.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Doreen Davis; children, Krystal Davis of Fort Oglethorpe, Traci Sadowski of Huntsville, Ala., and Jeff Davis of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; sister, Ruth Citty of East Ridge; several grandchildren, one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Services: Friday, Sept. 26, at 1:30 p.m. South Crest Chapel with Rev. C.F. Strickland officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday from 4-8 p.m. the chapel.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Mary Carroll, 90, LaFayetteMary Beatrice West Carroll of LaFayette died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. She was 90.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of LaFayette.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Judd W. Carroll.
Survivors include her cousins, Johnne Roberts of Dalton, Carol Wright of Plano, Texas, Charlotte Martin of Indianapolis, Ind., and other cous-ins; special friend, Allene Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Chapman; special thanks to the wonderful caregivers.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Dr. Todd Gaddis officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Middleton Durham, 62, Chickamauga
Middleton Denson Durham of Chickamauga died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. He was 62.
He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia, was owner-operator of Durham’s Backhoe Service for more than 38 years, and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fairres Middleton Durham.
Survivors include his son, Mid Durham; mother, Judy Durham; brother, Milton Durham; sister, Pat Holland; grandson, Middleton Joseph Dur-ham, all of Chickamauga; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. A.C. Durham officiating. Burial: Fairview South Baptist Church Cemetery. Visi-tation: Tuesday, Sept. 23, after 5 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 24, all day.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Frankey Kellar, 80, Tunnel Hill
Frankey Kellar of Tunnel Hill died Friday morning, Sept. 19, 2008 at her residence. She was 80.
She was born in Monroe County, Tenn., on March 22, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Otis and Julia Langford Kellar.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. J.C. Kellar; son, Sammy Joe Miller.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Louetta and Roger Sellers, Souetta and Bobby Goins, Mary and Larry Parker, all of Ringgold; grandchildren, Anita Edwards, Stacy Robin Sellers, Sammy Joe Miller Jr., Tammie Faith Miller, Rachael Miller; great-grandchildren, Abigail Petty, Buddy Petty, Christine Newbilly, Blake Allen Sisson.
At her request, no services will be held. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Ponders Funeral Home, Dalton.
Arthur Winters, 73, Rossville
Arthur Julian “Red” Winters of Rossville died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at his home. He was 73.
He was born in Murray County to the late John and Aline Winters.
He preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Winters.
Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Luwana Winters of Rossville; children, Becky Roach of Rossville, Jennifer McWhorter of Ring-gold, Steve Winters of Dalton; sister, Faye Shirlen of Dalton; grandchildren, Phylicia, Robby, Jesse, Elizabeth, Mary Grace; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Neal Brown officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 23, after 4 p.m..
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2008
No ObitsPosted Monday, September 22, 2008
James Ballinger, 91, LaFayetteJames “Bo” Ballinger of LaFayette died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at his home surrounded by family. He was 91.
He was born July 16. 1917 in Walker County to the late Joseph and Delia Ridley Ballinger. He retired from Armstrong Carpet Mill, was a mem-ber of Foster Mill Baptist Church, and attended Old Way Baptist Church.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Marie Akins Ballinger; and 12 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include nieces and caregivers, Bobbie Brown and her spouse Thomas Brown of Trion, and Sue Weaver of Summerville; several other nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastor David Thompson officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Evelyn Davis, 57, LaFayette
Evelyn Paulette Davis of LaFayette died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. She was 57.
She was a member of Steele Street Church of Christ and the LaFayette High School Class of 1970.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn N. and Fannie Lou Lawrence Davis.
Survivors include her five sisters, Anna B. Dallas of Dayton, Ohio, Glenda (Wyman) Davis Sims of East Point, Carolyn (Stanley) Davis of Fort Washington, Md., Fannie (David) Davis Buchanan of Rossville, Judy (Calvin) Davis Snowden of Union City; one brother, Charles N. Davis of Knoxville, Tenn.; aunt, Ann L. Davis of Fort Washington; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services: Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at Steele Street Church of Christ in LaFayette with Michael Houston officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 21, one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Lanita Kidd, 61, Ringgold
Lanita Ann Kidd of Ringgold died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at her residence. She was 61.
She was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was an avid animal lover.
Survivors include her daughter, Angel (Billy) Gee of Ringgold; sister, Winona Cochran (Peter Judge) of Pennsylvania; grandchild, Callie Gee of Ringgold; niece, Casey Judge; aunts, Beatrice (Sam) Lacey of St. Elmo, Tenn.; uncles, Jerry (Elaine) Forester of Rossville, Raymond (Nancy) Forester of Ringgold, Walter (Betty) Forester of Cartersville.
Memorial contributions may be made to an area animal shelter in her memory. Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Julian Miller, 97, Rossville
Julian “Jack” Russell Miller of Rossville died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at his home. He was 97.
He was born in Scottsboro, Ala., to the late Charlie and Zoe Elizabeth (Killian) Miller. Jack was a veteran of World War II, and retired from Southern Railroad after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Thomas Earl Miller, Julian R. Miller Jr.; and his wife, Ruth Miller.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Shattle of Rossville; brother, Benford Miller; sister, Jean Berry, both of Alabama; grandchildren, Clinton and Kathie Shattle, Cynthia Corley, Kathy and Tony Miller; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with John Andrus officiating. Burial: McNutt Memorial in Portersville, Ala., at 2:30 (CST). Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
John Oglesby, 63, Ringgold
John Dwayne Oglesby of Ringgold died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at a local hospital. He was 63.
He was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and a member of Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Oglesby; son, Jason Oglesby, and wife Jessica of Fort Oglethorpe; daughter, Leanne Oglesby of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother, Winston Oglesby of Ringgold; sister, Alvenia Krajesky of Rossville; grandchild, Naleah Anne Oglesby; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Frances Parham, 94, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Frances Donzie Parham of Chattanooga died Friday Sept. 19, 2008. She was 94.
She was born in Polk County Georgia a daughter of the late Major Edgar and Margaret Belle Bright Massey. Mrs. Parham was a self-employed hair dresser for many years and was preceded in death by her husband Grover Cleveland Parham.
Survivors include her children Majorie Baker of Ringgold; Frances (Wayne) Babb of Chattanooga; Grover William (Judy)Parham of LaFayette; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Services: Monday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Pickard officiating. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Center Point Baptist Church or Hospice of Chattanooga. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com.
Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2-6 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 22 after 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe.
Betty Temples, 81, LaFayette
Betty Johnson Temples of LaFayette died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. She was 81.
Survivors include her husband, James K. Temples of LaFayette; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Janice Temples of Marietta, Craig and Mary Temples of Ringgold, Cliff Temples of LaFayette; grandchildren, Aaron Temples, Angela Brandt and James C. Temples; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chris Spears and Rev. Jimmy Temples officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 21, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Michael White, 56, Rock Spring
Michael Scott White of Rock Spring died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. He was 56.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ida White; brothers, Dale, John and David White.
Survivors include a daughter, Carrie White of LaFayette; son, Aaron White of Chickamauga; sisters, Linda Moore, Faye Mitchell and Judy How-ard, all of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Melvin Bridges, Rev. Tom Long and Rev. Allen Taylor officiat-ing. Pallbearers: Jason Turner, David Mitchell, Eugene Mitchell, Sonny Barfield, Jacob Moore, Grey Maddox and John Hughes. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Ted Scoggins, Phil Stephenson, Larry Stephenson, Dennis Baty and Stanley Stephenson. Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 21, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Carrie Wilson, 80, Wildwood
Carrie Barnes Wilson of Wildwood died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at her residence. She was 80.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Pikeville and North Georgia areas. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, where she taught the Dorcas Sunday school class for numerous years.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Wiley Tribble and Loyd “Red” Wilson; sister, Betty Zent; and parents, Leroy Barnes and Aline Barnes Walker.
Survivors include her son, Don Wilson of East Brainerd, Tenn.; daughters, Diane (Doug) Foster of Wildwood, Darlene (Lester) Hicks of Lookout Mountain; sister, JoAnn (Frank) O’Leary of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. George Pinion officiating. Burial: Hooker Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, 600 Mohawk St., Rossville, Ga., 30741, or your favorite charity. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 19, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, September 19, 2008
Jody Leiderman Sr., 39, ChickamaugaJody Dewayne Leiderman Sr. of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at his home. He was 39.
He worked for U.S. Express as a truck driver for several years, and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Leiderman; and great-grandparents, Maude and Ed Hamilton.
Survivors include his children, Jody Dewayne Leiderman Jr. of Chickamauga, Corey Dewayne Mitchell Leiderman of Ringgold; mother, Jimmie Valorie Hamilton Leiderman; stepfather, Jerry Ledbetter; sister, Stacey Gravitt; fiance, Angela Smith, all of Chickamauga; two stepsisters; former spouse, Susie Headrick of Ringgold; aunts, Betty Faye O’Kronley, Joyce Moon; uncles, Rickey and Jerri Hamilton, Harold D. Hamilton Jr.; two nieces and several other uncles and aunts.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Larry Gordy officiating. Burial: Calvary Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m., and Saturday, Sept. 20, prior to the service.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Sue Saldana, 61, LaFayette
Sue Ann Williams Saldana of LaFayette died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. She was 61.
She was born in Williamson, W.Va., on Nov. 1, 1946, to the late Ralph Thomas Williams and Gladys Virginia Bowens Smith. She was of the Protestant faith, worked as a nurse at Walker State Prison, loved gardening and music, was a former dance instructor, and spent many hours watching the Home Shopping Network.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Kay Lowe (Sammy) Sartin; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Gene Lowe Jr., and Christopher Paul (Terra) Saldana; three grandsons, Kenneth Chandler Sartin, Michael Elijah Sartin, and Christopher Rance Saldana; two granddaughters, Taylor Nichole Lowe and Rhianna Alisa Brown.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastor John Eldridge officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 19, from 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 20, prior to the service. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008
Mary Sandoval, 36, RinggoldMary Ella Katherine “Kathy” Sandoval of Ringgold died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. She was 36.
She was employed by Kids Stop Day Care for 12 years, and was a member of Harrison First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ricardo Sandoval; daughter and son-in-law, Courtney and Curtis Danz; son, Cody Sandoval, all of Ringgold; parents, Kenneth and Elaine Champion of Harrison, Tenn.; granddaughter, Avery Danz of Ringgold; siblings, Kim Whitworth, Daisy Hairston, both of Rossville, Mark Champion of Harrison, Tenn., Jennifer Pridemore of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandfather, Leon Champion of Chattanooga; four nieces and seven nephews.
Services: Friday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Kenneth McElhaney officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens East. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 18, after 5 p.m., and Friday, Sept. 19, prior to the service. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2008
William Rackley, 30, ChickamaugaWilliam Casey Rackley of Chickamauga died Sept. 14, 2008 at his home. He was 30.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Frashier.
Survivors include his mother and father, Kimberly and Marc Keys; sister, Amanda Rackley; grandmother, Josephine Frashier; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services: Friday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Estelle Cemetery. Pallbearers: Lewis Crabtree, Brock Rackley, Marvin Chase, Marvin C. Chase, Michael Crabtree and Keith Chambers. Honorary pallbearers: Bobby Ball, Corey Chambers, Junior Sherill, Shane Mitchell and all his closest friends. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 17, from noon until 9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, all day, and Friday, Sept. 19, prior to service at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Laura Webb, 40, Rossville
Laura Webb of Rossville died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 40.
She was a certified paramedic and firefighter in Tennessee and Georgia. She worked with the Chickamauga, Fort Oglethorpe, East Ridge and Walker County Fire Department. She also worked with Grandview, Hutcheson, Chattanooga and Memorial EMS departments. She was a graduate of Gordon Lee High School, where she was captain of the color guard.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Thurman and Irene Lane and Eugene and Lena Wells.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Webb; parents, David and Betty Wells Lane Sr.; brother, David R. Lane II of Harrison; nieces, McKenzie and Kendall Lane, McKenzie Hill; Louise Pearson of Oak Ridge; numerous beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services: Friday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. (EST) at the funeral home chapel with Rev. John Montgomery officiating. Burial: 2 p.m. (EST) at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens. Visit www.heritagefh.com to view memorial tribute and share condolences. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 18, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Thomas Clowers, 68, RinggoldThomas Curtis “T.C.” Clowers of Ringgold died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at his home. He was 68.
He as born in Rockwood, Tenn., to the late Arthur Burton and Nina Mae (Early) Clowers. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and worked for Chattanooga Glass for 24 years, and retired from Shaw Industries after 18 years of service. He was a former member of the Salvation Army.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia Little, Betty Jane Clowers; and brother, John Clowers.
Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Hazel (Wilson) Clowers of Ringgold; children, Lisa Clowers of Fort Oglethorpe, Richard Clowers of Rossville, Lillian Garrett of Florida; sisters, Loretta Joyce Graham of Ringgold, Norma Jean Manning of Ooltewah, Tenn.; grandchildren, Amber, Blair, Brandy, Chad Clowers, Curtis Wilson, Laura Lowery, Tiffany and Jason McDonough; great-grandson, Matthew Lee Wilson; uncle, Curtis Early; and many nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to Hutcheson Hospice, particularly Sandra and Simone, for their love and compassion during this difficult time.
Services: Thursday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. with minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 16, after 4 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 17, all day.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Lisa Flemister, 52, Flintstone
Lisa Maria Lamb Flemister of Flintstone died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at home with her mother. She was 52.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was of Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edwin Lamb Jr.; brother, David Colbey Lamb; and sister, Catherine Lamb.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Flemister; and very special friend, Sammy Beard, both of Flintstone; mother, Gladys Lamb of Flintstone; sons, Larry and Daniel Flemister, both of Flintstone; sisters, Leslie Davis of Jack-sonville, Fla., and Karen Moss of Red Bank, Tenn.; brothers, Charles Lamb of Flintstone and Christopher Lamb of Rossville; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Fowler officiating. Burial: Forrest Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 14, after 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, all day, and Tuesday, Sept. 16, prior to the service. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mary Jones, 86, Ringgold
Mary Elaine Rollins Jones of Ringgold died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. She was 86.
A lifelong resident of Ringgold, she was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church for almost 60 years, where she taught Sunday school for more than half a century. Always active in her community, in recent years she worked in the Senior Volunteers program.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd Rollins and Fannie McKeehan Rollins; husband, Carl W. Jones; brother, Walter Edd Rollins; sister, Mildred Rollins Brown.
Survivors include her daughter, Libby Hullender of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Virginia Denson of Athens, Ga.; four grandchildren, Greg Hullender, Tony Hullender, Jennifer Hullender Holdaway, and Alex Hullender; six great-grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Smith’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes to express its thanks for the kind and professional care she received from Hutcheson Hospice. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneral home.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Bennie Watkins, 68, Tunnel Hill
Bennie Faye Moore Watkins of Tunnel Hill died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at her residence. She was 68.
A resident of the Tunnel Hill area for the past 18 years, she was formerly of West Monroe, La. She was a former employee of Favorite Market where she worked for 13 years, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a member of Varnell Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd E. Watkins Jr.; and parents, Benton Sr. and Clara Worthy Moore.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Watkins Barr of Memphis, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory K. and Kristi Watkins of Byron; sister, Virginia Rawls of Texas; brother, Benton “Joe” Moore Jr. of Fort Necessity, La.; two grandchildren, Pfc. Justin D. Barr of West Monroe, and Abigail Watkins of Byron.
Services: Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Leon Hullender officiating. Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 5-9 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 17, until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Ralph Williams Sr., 76, Chickamauga
Ralph Dewey Williams Sr. of Chickamauga died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. He was 76.
He was a Marine Corps veteran, serving in the Korean War. He retired from Van Huesen Co. He loved his family and music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Dewey Williams and Eunice Stephens; grandparents, John and Belle Williams; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Max and Marion Stoker.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Stoker Williams; son, Ralph Williams Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Shannon Craig; grandchildren, Casey, Sissy, Max, John, Katie and Nicky; great-grandson, Payton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert Jr. and Margie Williams, and Rella Stephens, Robert and Levern Stephens; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Max Jr., and Donna Stoker, Earl and Faye Burns, Brenda and Chuck Freeman, Louise “Chip” Stoker; several nieces and nephews.
At his request, he will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held Friday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. at Lou’s Burger on McFarland Avenue in Rossville.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette
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