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Posted Friday, March 14, 2008
Carol Childress, 63, Rossville
Carol Jean Childress of Rossville died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 63.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., and North Georgia area. She was retired from Olan Mills after 35 years of service and was very active at Delray Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Barney Eugene Samples.
Survivors include her loving husband of 43 years, Rev. Ronnie Childress; mother, Mary Belle Newton McClain of Rossville; she loved as her children, Helen and Ray Harp of Rossville; sister, Darlene Voiles of Rossville; brother, Michael Broome of Chickamauga; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at Delray Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Childress officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Friday, March 14, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state Saturday from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delray Baptist Church, 784 Steel Road, Rossville, Ga., 30741.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Lena Doyle, 88, Woodstock
Lena Josephine (Jones) Doyle of Woodstock, formerly of Walker and Catoosa counties, died Thursday, March 13, 2008. She was 88.
She was born in Rock Spring to the late Roland and Jimmie Scott Glenn Jones. She retired from Fort Oglethorpe Elementary School, where she served as school secretary for more than 20 years. Her grandfather was one of the original settlers in Walker County in the early 1800s. The roots of her family are in Rock Spring and she will join her husband of 60 years and several generations of the Jones family in Rock Springs Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clyde Doyle.
Survivors include her son, David Doyle of Woodstock; daughter, Patricia Morgan of Dunlap, Tenn.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Rock Springs Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 14, after 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Bobby Fowler, 76, Rock Spring
Bobby Gene Fowler of Rock Spring died Thursday, March 13, 2008 after a long illness. He was 76.
He was born in Chickamauga on April 17, 1931, the middle child of the late Pascal and Beulah Autry Fowler. He attended Gordon Lee High School and Edmondson College of Business in Chattanooga, Tenn. After joining the U.S. Air Force in January 1951, he served during the Korean War, stationed at Mount Laguna Air Force Base near San Diego, Calif. During his three years of service, he was promoted to the rank of master sergeant and was entitled to wear the Korean Conflict ribbon. After his discharge from the Air Force, he returned to work at E.I. Dupont Co. in Chattanooga, where he was employed for 33 years before retiring in 1982 from the company’s laboratory as a lab technician specialist. He served as a deacon and had served as the former chairman of the Deacons, Sunday school superintendent, Business Committee chairman and on the Pastor Search committee at Burning Bush Baptist Church. He also served as chaplain for Jenkins Chrysler and Dodge in LaFayette. He was a kind and loving man who enjoyed his faith, church and family. He was a patriotic American who cherished his flag and country. My father taught us the value of persistence, hard work and most importantly the unconditional love of a parent. He was a man among men, according to his partner in Christ, Colin Crosen.
He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Cline Fowler, who died Sept. 19, 1979; son, Paul Douglas Fowler, who died on Labor Day in 2005; sister, Lily Neblett.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Joan Wardlaw Fowler of Rock Spring; grandson, Michael Alexander Fowler and his wife, Jill Little Fowler; granddaughter, Jessica Holli Gable and her husband Roone Gable; two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Grace Maples and Collier Luke Walls Gable; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Joyce Fowler; nieces, Patricia Neblett, Debbie Garret, Stephanie Cline; nephews, John, Carl and Pat Neblett, Robert Fowler and Michael Douglas Fowler.
Services: Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis McNulty officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 14, from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Christ’s Chapel in Ringgold or Burning Bush Baptist Church in Ringgold.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Charles McDaniel, 68, Rock Spring
Charles McDaniel of Rock Spring died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He was 68.
He was an active member of Peavine Baptist Church and the co-ed Sunday school class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Nelle McDaniel; sister, Martha Bible.
Survivors include his wife, Reba McDaniel; daughter, Wendy (Greg) O’Neal; son, Chip (Jill) McDaniel; grandchildren, Lacey and Aaron O’Neal and Ty McDaniel; great-grandson, Nicholas Malley; sister, Patsy (Ernest) Hardeman; brothers, Edwin (Sue) McDaniel, Reese (Thelma) McDaniel, Neil (Janette) McDaniel; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at Peavine Baptist Church with Dr. Stephen Anthony, Denny Patrick and Rev. R.V. Wells officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 14, from 3-9 p.m. at the fu-neral home. Pallbearers: Pat McDaniel, Phil McDaniel, Dewayne Hardin, Steve Hardin, Nathan Farrow, Wade Breeden, Aaron O’Neal. Honorary pallbearers: John Arnold, James “Wibb” Kay, Sandy Daniel, Doyle McBride, Wayne Hardin, T.C. Drennon, Ronny McClure, Lamar McClure, Donny McClure.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Nellie Smith, 87, Lookout Mountain
Nellie Inez Johnson Wooten Smith of Lookout Mountain died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. She was 87.
She was born Feb. 1, 1921 in Alabama to the late Newton and Mary Barnette Johnson, but lived in the North Georgia area for most of her life. She was a member of Moore Road Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters; grandson, Charles Hartline; first husband, John Henry Wooten; last husband, George Smith.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Dorothy Hartline of Lookout Mountain, Nellie and Aubie Joiner of Trenton; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, March 15, at noon at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Claude Wooten officiating. Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery on Sand Mountain. Visitation: All day Friday, March 14, and Saturday prior to the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
James Whittenbarger, 65
James Maurece “Jimmy” Whittenbarger, formerly of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, March 7, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Fla. He was 65.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Howell Whittenbarger; sons, Lamar Whittenbarger of Springfield, Fla., Reece Whittenbarger of Chattanooga; daughter, Desiree Whittenbarger of Hillard, Fla.; four stepchildren, several grandchildren and step-grandchildren; stepfather, James “L.J.” Moon of Harrison, Tenn.; sister, Patricia Pursley of Rock Spring; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be no services. At his request, his body will be donated to medical science. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Thursday, March 13, 2008
Jackie Dykes, 57, Summerville
Jackie Dykes of Summerville died Tuesday, March 11, 2008. She was 57.
Survivors include her sisters, Marthaleen Dykes, Bernice (Gerry) Key, Gladys (Tincy) Burgess; brother, William R. Dykes Jr.; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with David Thompson and Rev. Russell Swafford officiating. Visitation: Thursday from 1 p.m. until the service hour.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
W.H. Hester, 86, Ringgold
W.H. “Pete” Hester of Ringgold died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at his residence. He was 86.
He was a native of Cairo, Ga., but lived in the North Georgia area for most of his life. He was a self-employed farmer and shaving hauler for many years and a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served during World War II. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, June Brown Hester; parents, Hansel and Pearl Black Hester.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Black Hester of Ringgold; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Debbie Hester of Ringgold; stepson and daughter-in-law, Roger and Janice Cummings of Rossville; two stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Bill Hilling of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Kaye and Donald Gassett of Ringgold; four step-grandchildren.
Services: Friday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastor Waymond Cooper and Kevin Shadwick officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, March 13, from 3-9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Mary Hill, 90, Rock Spring
Mary Lee Fricks Hill of Rock Spring died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was 90.
She was born Nov. 20, 1917 to the late Judge Morris Fricks and Jetty Pearl Robinson Fricks in Walker County. She was a member of Valley Head Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Patrick Hill.
Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Charley J. “Tobe” Hill of Rock Spring; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Linda Hill of LaFayette; sister, Geneva Martin of LaFayette; brother, Julian Fricks of Rossville; grandchildren, Kimberly Walker, JoElla Hegwood and Traci, Brian and Ashley Hill; great-grandchildren, Amber, Cassandra and Erika Walker and Abigail Hegwood.
Services: Friday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Jay Neal and Paul O’Neal officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Brian M. Hill, Neal Hegwood, Paul K. Martin, Carl M. Martin, James Burton, James Ulrich. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Marcell Abbott, 64, Rossville
Marcell Gene Abbott of Rossville died Tuesday, March 11, 2008. He was 64.
He was born in Walker County to the late Horton and Mary Alice (George) Abbott.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Hill Abbott; brothers, Fred and William Abbott.
Survivors include his brothers, Ralph and Bennett Abbott, both of Rossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ola and Barney Gilbert of Alabama, Myrtle and Henry Abbott of Flintstone, Mary Adkins of Rossville; special niece, Nancy Adkins; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mac Stringer officiating. Burial: Little River Cemetery in Mentone, Ala. Visitation: Wednesday, March 12, after 4 p.m. and all day Thursday, March 13, at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Larry Behner, 57, Rossville
Larry Eugene Behner of Rossville died Saturday, March 8, 2008. He was 57.
He was a native of Cumberland County, N.C., had lived in Orlando, Fla., and lived in the North Georgia area for the last eight years. He was an Army veteran having served two tours, one in Korea and one in Alaska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Behner and Jean Cathers Behner.
Survivors include his sister, Patricia Inez Wilson; niece, Katey LuAnn Featherman, both of Stroudsburg, Pa.; nephew, William Featherman of Orlando; longtime friends, William Crocker of Rossville, Judy MacUmber of Stroudsburg, Renita Parker of Rossville.
Graveside services: Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Friday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Rodney Boling, 41
Rodney L. Boling, formerly of Ringgold, died in Mount Juliet, Tenn. He was 41.
He was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., but lived most of his life in Ringgold and LaFayette. He was co-owner of Mr. Transmission in Dalton and Hixson, Tenn. and had also worked for Newton Mitsubishi for several years. He loved owning his own trucking company, R&B Trucking in LaFayette, and also in Mount Juliet, where he moved in 2004.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Diane Boling; father, William “Sonny” Boling; brother, George L. Boling.
Survivors include his son, Steven L. Boling of Ringgold; mother and step-father, Linda and Clarence Seals of LaFayette; step-brother, Daniel McKenna of Spring Hill, Fla.; mother of his two children, Linda Boling Acuff of Ringgold; several aunts, uncles, cousins and lifetime friend, Jim O’Donnell of Ringgold.
Services: Saturday, March 15, at 4 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Chris Spears officiating. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Daniel Donahoe, 67, Centerville, Ohio
Daniel J. “Dan” Donahoe of Centerville, Ohio, died Thursday, March 6, 2008. He was 67.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion Post No. 598 and the VFW. During his working career he was employed by GMAC-EDS, where he was a financial specialist.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Donahoe.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ann; son, Kevin Donahoe (Missy); daughter, Diane; stepdaughter, Lindy Strickland; two grandchildren, Samantha and Eric.
Graveside services: Friday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Ringgold.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Eugenia Hawes, 78, Ringgold
Eugenia “Jeanie” Baxter Hawes of Ringgold died Monday, March 10, 2008. She was 78.
She was born in Eton to the late Luke Crittenden and Molly (Middleton) Baxter. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ringgold and was the Battlefield Woman’s Golf Club champion for seven years.
She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, Roy Hawes; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Pam Hawes; daughter, Lynn Hawes; granddaughter, Christi Hawes, all of Ringgold; brothers, John Baxter of Ringgold, Bud Baxter of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister, Doris Harris of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, March 13, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Ringgold with Dr. Kerry Bunn and Dr. Dan Whittaker officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 12, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to First Baptist Church of Ringgold Organ Fund.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Gloria Howard, 78
Gloria Nash Howard, formerly of LaFayette, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 in Bakersfield, Calif., one week before her 79th birthday.
She was born in Atlanta, the youngest of seven children in a wonderfully close-knit family. Her career path as a social worker involved opportunities to serve in various areas including the Child Welfare Division for Fulton County, Homes of St. Marks Adoption Agency in Houston, Texas, Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Fort Oglethorpe, Moccasin Bend Psychiatric Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Northwest Georgia Mental Health Center in Fort Oglethorpe. An accomplished professional, she made a lasting impression with her bright humor, warm personality, and enormous capacity for caring.
Survivors include her sisters, Arlene Hargrove and Gwen Hames of Atlanta; four children, Charles Comfort (Maxine) of Taft, Calif., George Comfort (Jenni) of Elkton, Md., Jim Comfort and (Denise) of Washington, D.C., Mary Newman (Dennis) of Katy, Texas; and eight grandchildren who were the light of her life, Tyler, Tucker, Corey, Cameron, Chase, Joshua, Kayli and Greyson.
Memorial services: Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. at Yellow River Baptist Church, 3650 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, Ga. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill., 60601 or by calling 1-800-272-3900.
Arrangements by Greenlawn Mortuary and Cemetery, Bakersfield, Calif.
Robert Vaughn, 73, Ringgold
Robert L. Vaughn of Ringgold died Monday, March 10, 2008 at a local hos-pital. He was 73.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, a former employee of the Cavalier Corp., where he worked for 20 years, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Annie Touchstone Vaughn; son, Brian Vaughn; brothers, Arville, Alton and Charles Vaughn.
Survivors include his loving wife, Cenaida Merchan Vaughn of Ringgold; sister-in-law, Katherine Vaughn of Ringgold; brothers-in-law, Nelson Merchan of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Omar Merchan and Edgar Merchan, both of Bogota, Colombia, Arnaldo Merchan of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at St. Gerards Catholic Church with Father Liam Coyne officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, March 12, from 4-9 p.m. and Thursday from 8-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Tommy Farr, 63, Rossville
Tommy Joe Farr of Rossville died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 63.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., and North Georgia areas, where he was a member of East Ridge Christian Church. He was retired from Farr Cars of Dalton, which was owned and operated by his family for more than 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Theresa Farr; son, Michael Lane Farr; grandson, Cameron Moss-Farr.
Survivors include his wife, Sherri Sneed Farr; daughter, Rhonda Lynn (Terry) Massey of Rossville; son, Joseph D. Farr of Kentucky; stepson, Zachary Cain Cline of Dalton; grandchildren, Terry Chase Massey, Jada Lynn Massey, Michael Joseph Farr, Memorie Farr, Mackenzie Farr.
Services: Thursday, March, 13, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Phil Osborne officiating. Burial: Dogwood Valley Cemetery in Tunnel Hill. Visitation: Tuesday, March 11, from 2-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 12, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Jewell Mitchell, 78, LaFayette
Jewell Mitchell of LaFayette died Monday, March 10, 2008. She was 78.
She was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Mitchell.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Linda Mitchell, Jack and Donnie Mitchell, Lloyd and Gay Mitchell, Lester and Darlene Mitchell, Gene and Tammy Mitchell, all of LaFayette; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, March 12, at 3 p.m. at Sunnyside Baptist Church with Rev. George Parker officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, March 11, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state on Wednesday from 2 p.m. until the service hour at the church. Pallbearers: Chris, Daniel and Anthony Mitchell, Chad Mauk, Chris Spears and Ron Howard.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Mary Watkins, 90, LaFayette
Mary Emmaline Hensley Watkins of LaFayette died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at a local health care facility. She was 90.
She was born Sept. 4, 1917 in Cocke County, Tenn., to the late Elijah and Laura Tate Hensley. She was a member of New Harvest Baptist Church and a former employee at E.T. Barwick Mill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hershel Watkins; three brothers; three sisters.
Survivors include her two daughters and son-in-law, Laura Agnes and Richard Purcell of Rock Spring, Brenda Hendrix of Rossville; two sons and daughter-in-law, Bill and Diane Watkins of LaFayette, Roger Watkins of Ken-sington; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; special friend, Jean Smith; special nephew and his spouse, Wallace and Rena Faye Hensley; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, March 12, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Crestlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 11, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Grandsons. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Monday, March 10, 2008
John Alexander, 54, LaFayette
John “Rocky” Alexander of LaFayette died Friday, March 7, 2008. He was 54.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Alexander; daughters, Tara (Bryan) Hampton, Misty Alexander, Louann Ruggiero; nephew, Curtis Hill; mother, Kate Alexander, all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Amber Nicholson, Tyler Ridley, Megan Hampton, Jake Hampton, Alex Ruggiero and Sidney Ruggiero; great-grandson, Peyton Keef; sisters, Joan Gray of Tunnel Hill, Mary Joan “Sissy” Camp of LaFayette; brothers, Clarence “Fuzzy” Alexander, Jimmy “Hatchet” Alexander, Rex “BoBo” Alexander, all of LaFayette, Tommy Alexander of Dalton; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, March 10, at 4:30 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jim Powell officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, March 9, from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Jack Grooms, Tony Hughes, Larry Gray, Drennon Alexander, Rusty Alexander, Jimmy Gray, Bryan Hampton, Curtis Hill. Honorary pallbearers: Tyler Ridley and Jake Hampton.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Gladys Atkinson, 82, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Gladys H. Atkinson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at a local health care facility. She was 82.
She was a native of Fincastle, Va., moving here from Cartersville five years ago. She was a member of First Congregational Methodist Church in Cartersville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Atkinson; son, Darryl Atkinson; sisters, Kathryn Schmitt and Dreama Pogue.
Survivors include her sons, L. W. Atkinson Jr. of Bryant, Ala., Gerald W. (Diane) Atkinson of Red Bank, Tenn., John D. (Sandra) Atkinson of White; daughters, Gladys (Sissie) Ware of Rossville, Diane A. (David) Smith of Red Bank, Deborah K. (Gary) Payne of Tiftonia, Tenn.; sisters, Eunice Howell of Dublin, Va., Margaret Birch of Manassas, Va.; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; special friend, Claude Loveless.
Graveside services: Wednesday, March 12, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Cartersville with Rev. Wayne Rice officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, March 11, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
G. Paul Van Dusen, Avon Park, Fla.
G. Paul Van Dusen of Avon Park, Fla., formerly of LaFayette, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at Florida Hospital Medical Center in Sebring, Fla.
He was a World War II veteran. He was a First Class Gunners mate in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bradford as a plank sailor. He put the ship in commission and took it out of commission. He was in nine major battles in the Pacific, including Okinawa. The ship was severely damaged by a kami-kaze at one point and was returned to Brimington, Wash., for repairs and then returned to battle.
He moved from Iowa to LaFayette in 1978 to become city electrical superintendent, where he served until he retired in 1989. He received the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen award in the 1980s. He later moved to Avon Park, where he resided until his death. His wife still resides there. He will be remembered for modernizing the city’s electrical facilities and upgrading the efficiency of the department. He was an avid golfer, who could be found on the city golf course most every weekend. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be sorely missed.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanie of Avon Park; son and daughter-in-law, Paul A. and Cathy Van Dusen; grandchildren, Kris and Beth Van Dusen of Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and Robert McFadden; grandchildren, Jamie and Valerie McFadden; great-grandchild, Katie McFadden of LaFayette; brother, Frank Van Dusen of New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews.
His remains were cremated and interred in the Chattanooga National Cemetery on March 3.
Debbie Greene, 45, LaFayette
Debbie Greene of LaFayette died Saturday, March 8, 2008. She was 45.
She was a member of Old Way Baptist Church.
Survivors include her parents, Fred C. and Etta Greene of LaFayette; Jeff Greene of Trion, Roger Green of Cohutta, Steve Greene of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at Old Way Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Waycasie and David Thompson officiating. Burial: West Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 9, from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Maxine Helton, 79, Lookout Valley
Maxine Elizabeth Calvin Helton of Lookout Valley died Thursday, March 6, 2008 following a brief illness. She was 79.
She was born Oct. 30, 1928 to the late Bruce and Catherine Cavin. She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., and a longtime member of Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening and hiking and was a member of the Chattanooga Hiking Club and the Dahlia Society. She also volunteered at Reflection Riding Aboretum. She was a loving, nurturing wife and mother; she most valued the years she spent raising her four children. She also loved her role as grandmother to her 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Barney William Helton; brother, Cullen Calvin; sisters, Tommie Christian and Christine Hickey.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Barney William II and Marianne Helton and Michael and Tonya Helton; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Chuck O’Mary and Janet and Phillip Holder; grandchildren, David Raines, Chris O’Mary, Jeff Raines, Carrie Brannon, Jessica Moss, Calvin Helton, Sarah O’Rear, Elizabeth Bowden, Wesley Helton, Gerald Helton; great-grandchildren, Kayla Battles, Blair Bowden, Alexandria Raines, Natalie Raines, Victoria Raines, Clair Moss, Elijah Raines; sister, Winkie Capley.
Services: Monday, March 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Everett Gossett and pastor Grady Davidson officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 9, from 1-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Grandsons. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Clarcy Hughes, 62, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Clarcy Jean (Lance) Hughes of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at her home. She was 62.
She was born in Fyffe, Ala., to the late Clarence Lee and Eva Demoree (Burgess) Lance. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her loving husband of 20 years, Richard Hughes of Chattanooga; daughters, Vickie VanBrunt of Van Buren, Ark., Beverly Schafer of Chattanooga; sons, Chris Davis and Jason (Mandy) Davis, all of Rossville, Paul Davis of Chattanooga; 10 grandchildren; stepdaughters, Sheleina (Jamal) Sakatan of Round Rock, Texas, Tammy Holnstrom of Houston, Texas; five step-grandchildren; sisters, Eva Petty of Ooltewah, Tenn., Sheila Morris of Ringgold; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dave Richardson officiating. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 10, after 3 p.m. and all day Tuesday, March 11, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga in memory of Clarcy Hughes.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Clyde Ingle, 55, Ringgold
Clyde K. Ingle of Ringgold died Friday, March 7, 2008 with his family by his side. He was 55.
He lived in the North Georgia area for the last 20 years. He was a long-time member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He graduated from Tyner High School in 1971. He attended Tennessee Tech and later graduated with two Associates’ degrees in Criminal Justice and Fire Science from Chattanooga State. He started his years of community services with the Tri-Community Fire Department. He retired from the Chattanooga City Fire Department after 24 years of service. He continued serving his community as a volunteer with Catoosa County Fire and Rescue. He was a director of the Catoosa County Emergency Management Agency as well as a deputy Coroner for several years. He lived a wonderful life of service and enjoyed helping others.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde “Shot” Morris Ingle.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 33 years, Deborah Ingle; daughters, Angie (Mark) Trentham of Ringgold, Kim (Todd) Bennett of Tunnel Hill; three grandchildren, Graham, Gabe and Garrett Trentham; mother, Rose Ingle; brother, Clay (Caroline) Ingle; sisters, Bren (Ron) Luke and Dottie (Chris) Willmore, all from the Chattanooga area; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Kevin Amick and the Masonic Lodge officiating. Visitation: Sunday, March 9, from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Honorary pallbearers: Alhambra Shriner’s Easy Riders Club members of Chattanooga. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Thomas Morrell Jr., 53, Fort Oglethorpe
Thomas Veryl Morrell Jr. of Fort Oglethorpe died Saturday, March 8, 2008, at a local hospital. He was 53.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., and North Georgia areas. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church where he was an AWANA leader. He was also a mentor at Cloud Springs Elementary School.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Morrell Sr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Robin Morrell; sons, Tommy Morrell and Jacob Morrell; daughter, Hannah Morrell; mother, Barbara Ann Whaley and stepfather, James Whaley; stepmother, Peggy Morrell; brothers, Michael (Keren) Kilgore and Allen (Angela) Morrell; sisters, Becky (Bob) Wagner, Penny (Earl) Miller, Michelle (Keith) Humphries, Vicki Whaley; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Services: Tuesday, March 11, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ken Trivette officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Monday, March 10, from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Peggy Murphy, 70, Rossville
Peggy L. Murphy of Rossville died Friday, March 7, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was 70.
She was retired from the Chattanooga Board of Education after 24 years of service. After retirement, she served as a substitute teacher at Clifton Hills and Calvin Donaldson Elementary schools.
She was preceded in death by her husband, CSM Tony Murphy of the 181st Field Artillery-National Guard; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Newman; sister, Bobbie Cyree.
Survivors include her daughter, Pamela (Gary) Watkins of Hixson, Tenn.; two sons, Mickey (Diane) Murphy of Georgetown, Tenn., Patrick Murphy of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; grandchildren, Charles and Josh Murphy, Rachel and Rebecca Green; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Cayley Murphy; sister, Betty Fairchild; brothers, James and John Newman of Chattanooga, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Tuesday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery with Father George Schmidt of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church where she was a member. Visitation: Monday, March 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Wanda O’Hern, 86, Ringgold
Wanda Juanita O’Hern of Ringgold died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 86.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., and North Georgia areas. She was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Buddy Kidd.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda Kidd of Americus, Jeanie (Ken) Voss of Florida; brother, Billy Hudnall of Ringgold; grandchildren, Michael Byrd of Florida, Mark Byrd of Marietta; great-grandchildren, Abby Byrd and Christopher Byrd.
Services: Monday, March 10, at 3 p.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Father Liam Coyne officiating. Burial: Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation: Monday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Gerard Catholic Church, 3049 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., 30742.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Connie Romine, 57, Chickamauga
Connie Louise Davis Romine of Chickamauga died Saturday, March 8, 2008. She was 57.
She was born July 19, 1950 in Chickamauga to the late J.C. and Rosie Collins Davis. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a former employee of National Uniform Rentals for 17 years.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Margaret D. Romine.
Survivors include her devoted husband, Wesley Romine; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beronica and Wade Mathis, Tara and Calvin Langston, all of Chickamauga; two sisters, Linda Wardlaw and Betsy Davis, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother, Michael Davis of LaFayette; four grandchildren, Myranda and Hunter Langston, Patrick and Michael Knight.
Services: Tuesday, March 11, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastors Doug Galloway and David Romine officiating. Burial: Crestlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 10, from 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ayden Williams
Ayden Patrick Williams, infant son of Christy Tarver of Rome, Ga., and Jeffery Williams of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Survivors include his sisters, Whitney Williams, Simone Berry, Nikki Tarver, Angelica and Latazia Strawter and Yvonne Daniels; brothers, Dominic Horatio, Ladarius and Jeffery Williams and Lebuna Hartley; maternal grandmother, Wanda Hodges; maternal grandfather, Paul Berry; great-grandmother, Frances Hayes.
Graveside services: Monday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens East with Rev. Randall Key officiating. Visitation: Monday from 12:30-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Friday, March 7, 2008
Walter Beaver, 79, Hollister, Fla.
Walter R. “Rocky” Beaver of Hollister, Fla., died peacefully at his residence Thursday, March 6, 2008. He was 79.
He was born in Apison, Tenn., was a former resident of St. Augustine, Fla., and had been a resident of Hollister for the past seven years, coming from Ringgold. He was a retired general contractor. He enjoyed fishing and taking care of his horse Sonja. In his earlier days he enjoyed playing golf. He was a caring and considerate person who lived life on his own terms and who was proud of his Native American heritage.
Survivors include his three sons, William Barnes of Hollister, Brian Beaver of Jacksonville, Fla., Scott Beaver of St. Augustine; daughter, Debra Martin of Jacksonville; two brothers, W.A. Beaver and Paul Beaver, both of St. Augustine; three sisters, Vivian Abney, Polly Wells and Jean Genovar, all of Ringgold; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Saturday, March 8, at 3:30 p.m. at Pellicer Creek Cemetery near Hastings, Fla., with pastor Ted Rodda Jr. officiating. Visitation: Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the cemetery.
Arrangements by Masters Funeral Home, Palatka, Fla.
Vivian Germann, 76, Rossville
Vivian Anita White Germann of Rossville died Wednesday, March 5, 2008. She was 76.
She lived in the North Georgia area all of her life and was a member of Newnan Springs United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Friendship Class and enjoyed singing in the choir. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, arts and crafts, as well as baking and decorating cakes.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicki Germann.
Survivors include her husband, Herbert Germann of Rossville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Charles Rocha of Atlanta, Lynet and Scott Mortensen of Marietta; son and daughter-in-law, Kriss and Terri Germann of Dayton, Tenn.; brother, Roy White of Montana; three sisters, Christine Dooley and Vera Dickert, both of Rossville, Jeanne Carson of Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren, Kristyn Germann and Jacob, Aaron, Carrie and Elena Mortensen; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at Newnan Springs United Methodist Church with Mike Lowery officiating. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Newnan Springs United Methodist Church, 78 Monanaw Ave., Rossville, Ga., 30741.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Homer Page Sr., 84, Ringgold
Homer Ausburn Page Sr. of Ringgold died Thursday, March 6, 2008 at his residence. He was 84.
He attended the First Baptist Church, Golden Gateway of Chattanooga. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service for 13 years and a hog farmer in Pine Mountain, Ga. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp. and was Past Master of the Leesburg Masonic Lodge # 58 F&AM in Leesburg, Fla.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sarah Ruth Neel Page; son, Homer A. “Burn” (Annice) Page Jr. of Baton Rouge, La.; daughter, Laura (Randy) Warren of Ringgold; brother, Bill (Diane) Page of Smiths Station, Ala.; sisters, Lois Marcoux of Cartersville, Ga. and Martha (Jack) Bolton of Thomasville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Mary Hiers of Pine Mountain; grandchildren, Justin (Janie) and Brandon Page of Baton Rouge, La. and Sarah and Melissa Warren of Ringgold; great-grandchildren, Bo and Sadie Page of Baton Rouge; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr.
Burn Page and Dr. Gary Carver officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.
The family would like to thank Comfort Keepers of Ringgold and Hutcheson Hospice for the care given to him.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Dorothy Peace, 80, Rossville
Dorothy Houston Peace of Rossville died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at her residence. She was 80.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., and North Georgia. She had been a member of Highland Park Baptist Church for 60 years and was a member of the Scott Sunday school class. She was a 1945 graduate of Central High School and in 1989 and she was the oldest member of her graduating class at Chattanooga State. She was retired from Dixie Portland and ADM Flour Mill after 39 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward Peace; brother, R.E. Houston Jr.; sisters, Marjorie Pearson and Betty King; granddaughter, Angela Scruggs.
Survivors include her sons, David H. (Debbie) Peace of Harrison, Tenn., James E. (Carmen) Peace of Hixson, Tenn., Gary M. (Sherry) Peace of Chattanooga; daughters, Sandra K. (Dean) Poi of Chattanooga, Connie S. Allen of Fort Oglethorpe, Jeannie (Rocky) Thaxton of LaPorte, Texas, Judy L. (Allen) Hubbs of Rossville; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Services: Friday, March 7, at noon at the funeral home chapel with Dr. David Bouler and Andrew Huffman officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Friday from 10 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Grandsons. View the memorial video and send condolences at www.heritagefh.com. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will follow burial at Asbury Fellowship Hall of Highland Park Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church, the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Drayton Potter Jr., 66, Rossville
Drayton Churchill Potter Jr. of Rossville died Thursday, March 6, 2008. He was 66.
He was born in Marion County, Tenn., to the late Drayton Churchill Potter Sr. and Alveda Moses Potter. He lived most of his life in the North Georgia area and was of the Church of Christ faith. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, watching NASCAR races and had formerly drag raced at Brainerd Dragstrip.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Potter; brother, Donald Potter.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Drayton Dewayne and Stacy Potter and Kevin Dion Potter; grandsons, Dustin and Dylan Potter, all of Rossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Johnny Hogan of Harrison, Tenn., Bobbie and E.C. Harvey of Hixson, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, March 8, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Robert Britton officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Thursday, March 6, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, March 7, from 2-4 p.m., and Saturday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Charles Teems, 84, Rossville
Charles Earl Teems of Rossville died Thursday, March 6, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was 84.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, was a former employee of Dixie Yarn, where he worked for 26 years, and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served during World War II, and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Norman Teems; parents, Jason and Abbigell Wessler Teems; daughter, Sherry Teems; two sisters, Mamie Ware and Katherine Shrader; four brothers, Willis, Fred, Ralph and Harvey Teems.
Survivors include his wife, Ave Teems of Rossville; daughter, Helen Key of Ringgold; three sons, David Teems of Ringgold, Marshall Teems of Chickamauga, Charles Teems of Rossville; sister, Betty Brown of Valley Head, Ala.; brother, John Teems of East Ridge, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Jackie Swanson and Bill Proctor officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 7, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Gifford Williams, 91
Gifford Elizabeth Little Williams died Thursday, March 6, 2008 at NHC in Fort Oglethorpe. She was 91.
She was a native of Johnson City, Tenn., and was a resident of the Ringgold and Boynton communities for 52 years. From 1947 to 1951 she and her husband served as missionaries in Africa (Benin City) with the Sudan Interior Mission Board, N.Y., and later joined Baptist Mid-Missions, Cleveland, Ohio. They were married 67 years. She loved gardening and cooking, always sharing them with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. J.B. Williams, on Jan. 11, 2004.
Survivors include her four children, Judith Anne Copeland, (Dr. Kenneth R.) Copeland of Leighton, Ala., Marjorie Williams of Cleveland, Ohio, James B. Williams Jr. of Atlanta, Sallye Beth Ouzts of Ringgold; five grandchildren, K.J. (Kim) Copeland, Brooks Copeland, Amy (Chad) Williams Broome, James (Lessie) Williams, Cody Ouzts; four great-grandchildren, Brayden and Addison Broome and Deacon and Kate Copeland; brother, Euelle Little of Johnson City; inlaws, Durward (Sylvia) Williams, Joe Williams, Anne Williams Landers.
Services: Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 p.m. at Burning Bush Baptist Church with Revs. Randy Shoeler and Durwood Williams officiating. Burial: Burning Bush Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, March 8, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Her body will lie in state at the church on Sunday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. She would want everyone to wear pink or red, her colors of life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be given to Bethel Bible Village Children’s Home, Hixson, Tenn. The family would like to extend special gratitude to Elizabeth, Rhonda, Paul, Amy, Billie and Maria at NHC of Fort Oglethorpe for their loving care and sincere thanks to Victor and Jan of Hospice of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
John Wolfe Jr., 76, Chattanooga, Tenn.
John Garner Wolfe Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Thursday, March 6, 2008. He was 76.
He was preceded in death by his great-nephew, Jason Wolfe.
Survivors include his son, John Garner Wolfe III of Atlanta; brother, Wayne Wolfe of Chickamauga; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, March 11, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lawrence Blackwell officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Thursday, March 6, 2008
Alton Edwards Jr., 30, Chickamauga
Alton Aundre “Andy” Edwards Jr. of Chickamauga died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. He was 30.
He was born Dec. 20, 1977 in Fort Oglethorpe. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, worked at Crystal Springs Print Works and was a 1997 graduate of Gordon Lee Memorial High School, where he lettered in football. He also loved fishing and NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Christopher Edwards; paternal grandparents, Willie and Ollie Mae Edwards.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kristy Edwards; two children, Averie Michelle and Braydon Aundre Edwards; parents, Alton Aundre Edwards Sr. and Mary Anita Holcomb Edwards; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald Ed-wards, James and Suzanne Edwards and Leslie and Tiffany Edwards; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Tim Perry; maternal grandparents, Fred and Barbara Holcomb; grandparents-in-law, Lonnie and June Cripps; mother and father-in-law, Doris and David Cripps; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Michael and Becky Cripps, Sheila and Steve Jones; nieces, Hillary Autry, Christa Edwards, Autumn Perry, Paytn Cripps; nephews, Blake Edwards, Travis Autry, Dakota Jarrett, Nicholas and Daxtin Edwards; many other family and friends.
Services: Saturday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with chaplain Neil Brown officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 21, from 6-9 p.m., all day Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wilson Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Emma Nunley, 86, Ringgold
Emma Ruth Nunley of Ringgold died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 86.
She was retired from Memorial Hospital after many years.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Ridge; several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son, George (Carol) Tankersley of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughters, Patsey (Frank) Frizzell of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Wanda (Ron) Chambers of Harrison, Tenn., Carolyn (Red) Roszell of Ringgold, Nancy Barnes of Chickamauga; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Colin Crosen officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, March 7, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
James Pagleno Sr., 72, Rossville
James A. “Jim” Pagleno Sr. of Rossville died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at his residence. He was 72.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., and Rossville areas and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and the Harvesters Sunday school class. He was retired from AT&T with 44 years of service and was currently employed with Choo-Choo Materials. He served on the executive board of CWA Union Representatives, was a counselor for United Way and was an honorary member of the Tennessee General Assembly. He served as Past Master and Past Secretary of the East Lake Masonic Lodge No. 698 F&AM, Past High Priest of Mount Moriah No. 95, Past Illustrious John Bailey Nicklin Chapter No. 49 and Past Commander of the Chattanooga Commandry No. 38. In addition to having received KYCH, he also was a member of the Alhambra Temple, served as Past Secretary and Past Captain of Hillbilly Clan No. 81 and was Past President of the Southeastern Hillbilly Association and a member of the O.E.S. He was commander of York Rite, a member of the Scottish Rite and was also honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Edna Pagleno; birth mother, Billie Irene Hyde.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Marlene “Marty” Pagleno; six children, William Ernest (Lois) Pagleno of Chattanooga, James Michael Pagleno of Chattanooga, Richard Lyle Pagleno Sr. of Rossville, Michael Scott (Debbie) Pagleno Sr. of Fort Oglethorpe, Angela Susan “Suzi” Wheeler of Rossville, James A. Pagleno Jr. of Rossville; sister, Mary Helen Hensley of Harrison, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, March 8, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastor Jim Bennett officiating. East Lake Masonic Lodge No. 698 F&AM will conduct Masonic rites. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens East. Visitation: Thursday, March 6, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, March 7, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alhambra Transportation Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37421.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Eunice Taylor, 67, Rossville
Eunice Inez Taylor of Rossville died Wednesday, March 5, 2008. She was 67.
She lived in the North Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She loved gardening and flowers and was employed with Wal-Mart in the garden department for more than four years. Her passion in life was her family and her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rupert and Mary Whittemore; husband, Robert Alfred Taylor; sister, Anniece Daugherty.
Survivors include her two sons, Robert Taylor Jr. of Toledo, Ohio, Carey Gene Taylor of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Charles Burnette of Rossville; two brothers, Ivan Whittemore of Red Bank, Tenn., Julius Whittemore of Rossville; sister, Allene Holsomback of Ringgold; five grandchildren, Cori Burnette, Angela Gutierrez, Stacie Santana, Amber and Brian Taylor; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with John Carter officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, March 8, after 11 a.m., all day Sunday, March 9, and Monday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Vickie Carroll, 16, Rock Spring
Vickie Nicole (Nikki) Carroll of Rock Spring died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008. She was 16.
She attended LaFayette High School, where she was a junior, a member of the Drumline and a member of the Hosa Club. She also attended Community Baptist Church in Rock Spring.
Survivors include her parents, Stanley and Tammy Carroll of Rock Spring; sister, Michelle Carroll of Rock Spring; grandparents, Kenny and Frances Gillespie of LaFayette; several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Services: Saturday, March 1, at 4:30 p.m. with Revs. Terry Colbert and Mike Angel officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 29, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Robert Hellmann, 73, LaFayette
Robert Henry Hellmann of LaFayette died Monday, March 3, 2008. He was 73.
He was born Oct. 30, 1934 to the late Kurt and Grace Hellmann in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert “Bob” also lived in Athens, Savannah and Columbia, Md. He retired from Roper Corp. with 20 years of service, where he worked as a business team leader. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church, where he was a small group leader, was a longtime Sunday school teacher at LaFayette First Baptist Church and was a Korean War veteran with the U.S. Navy. He loved golfing and was a proud and loving grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Hellmann; grandchildren, Brent Jackson and Logan Teague.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes Kinsey Hellmann; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan Hellmann (David) Missroon of Savannah, Tina Sprayberry (David) Teague of Ringgold; two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith (Donna) Hellmann of Springfield, Jeffrey (Janie) Hellmann of Raleigh, N.C.; two sis-ters, Betty Berseth of Lake Mary, Fla., Grace Loadman of Pittsburgh; brother, Kurt “Bud” Hellmann of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren, Kera and Kurt Hellmann, Lauren Daniel, Heath and Ashby Missroon, Luke and Lannah Teague; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, March 6, at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Roy Kilgore, 78, Rossville
Roy Edward Kilgore of Rossville died Monday, March 3, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 78.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia and Chattanooga, Tenn., areas, and was a former employee of TVA, where he worked for 11 years, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Shirley Kilgore of Rossville; daughter, Debbie Kilgore of East Ridge, Tenn.; son, Eddie Kilgore of East Ridge; step-son, Steve Tabor of Chattanooga; sister, Francis Cooper of Rossville; two brothers, Franklin Miller of Chattanooga, Frank Kilgore of East Ridge; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, March 6, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: All day Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Timothy Smith, 16, Ringgold
Timothy Lebron Smith of Ringgold died Saturday, March 1, 2008. He was 16.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was a lifelong resident of Catoosa County. He attended Ringgold High School, where he was a sophomore. He enjoyed time on his computer with myspace and runescape. He attended Gospel Way Baptist Church in the Graysville community.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ernest E. and Grace Smith; grandparents, John Arthur and Barbara Olene Daugherty; uncles, Ernest Lebron Smith and Troy Leon Jones.
Survivors include his father, Timothy Earl Smith; mother and stepfather, Tammy and William Greg Dickey; sisters, Natasha Nicole Smith and Amanda LaShelle Malone; grandparents, Charles E. and Betty Jo Smith, all of Ringgold; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Services: Friday, March 7, at 4 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with minister Clifford Herd officiating. Burial: New Liberty Cemetery in the Graysville community. Visitation: Wednesday, March 5, from 2-9 p.m., all day Thursday, March 6, and Friday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Louise Thompson, 86, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Louise Mae Wilcher Thompson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 86.
She was a native of Virginia, but lived in the Chattanooga area for the past 68 years and attended East Lake Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Thompson; parents, Rufus and Mae Oler Wilcher; one sister and five brothers.
Survivors include her two daughters, Nancy Whitfield of Chattanooga, Charlotte Johnson of Whiteside, Tenn.; son, Edward Sherlin of Ringgold; sister, Mabel Haynes of Richmond, Va.; brother, Martin Wilcher of Lowmoore, Va.; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 5, from 3-10 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Robert Ashley Jr., 81, Rossville
Robert Richard Ashley Jr. of Rossville died March 1, 2008 at Shepherd Hills Nursing Home. He was 81.
He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., and the North Georgia area. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Cen-tral Soya Manufacturing Co. following several years of service. He was a member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of the Friendship Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Richard Ashley Sr. and Willie Bishop Ashley; wife, Elma Ann Darby Ashley; brother, Melvin Ashley; sister, Margaret Couch.
Survivors include his two sons, Richard Thomas Ashley and Benjamin Alan Ashley, both of Chickamauga; two daughters, Robbie Ann Brown and Leissa Ashley Boyle, both of Rossville; brother, Jerry Ashley of Rossville; sister, Caroline Yancey of Rock Spring; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, March 4, at 9 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. David Harr and Natalie Smart officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, 601 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga., 30741, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 735 Broad St., Chattanooga, Tenn., 37402.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Elzie Brown, 67, Kensington
Elzie Brown of Kensington died Sunday, March 2, 2008. She was 67.
She was a lifelong resident of Kensington and a proud member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church. She was a compassionate Christian woman who loved God. He has lifted up a beautiful woman to give her the halo and wings the she has earned in this life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Brown; parents, Bill and Opal Butler; stepson, Court Brown.
Survivors include her daughters, Adele Baker of Rock Spring, Angela Bowers of Chickamauga, LaRonda Pointer of Chickamauga, Syouna Wayne of Chickamauga; sons, Cameron Barnes of Summerville, Donald Barnes of Chickamauga, William Barnes of LaFayette, Michael Barnes of LaFayette, Robert Barnes of Chickamauga; stepsons, Kipp Brown of Rock Spring, Stacy Brown of Chickamauga; sisters, Mary Owens of LaFayette, Carol Black of Trion, Virginia Dunn of Summerville, Elaine Burgess of Trion; special cousin, Bobby Elders of Ohio; 25 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, March 5, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Oscar Stapp and Joe Baker officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 3, from 6-9 p.m., and Tuesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Jason Barnes, Corey Barnes, Bubba Barrett, Whitney Bowers, Joshua Barnes, Nicholas Barnes. Honorary pallbearers: Wesley Barnes, Kenneth Eskew, Timmy Owens, Amy Bowers, Jamie Barrett, Charlie Burgess Jr.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Robert Clayton, 65, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Robert Carl Clayton of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 65.
He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a retired machine operator for Planters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lexie Clayton.
Survivors include his three children, Barbara (Jack) Cooper of Fort Oglethorpe, Robert C. Clayton and Robbin Rencau, both of Chattanooga; two brothers, Ted Clayton of Markham, Ill., Steve Clayton of Estill Springs, Tenn.; two sisters, Linda Thurman and Dale Marlowe, both of Estill Springs; loved one, Norma Clayton of Chattanooga; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, March 6, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Luke Camlic officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park (The Duck Pond). Visitation: Wednesday, March 5, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Flora Croft, 76, Fort Oglethorpe
Flora Croft of Fort Oglethorpe died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at her resi-dence. She was 76.
She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Croft.
Survivors include her children, Janice Usery of Rossville, Larry Croft of Kentucky, Dennis Croft of East Ridge, Tenn.; sister, Glenda Erwin of Rossville; brother, Mark Davis of Ohio; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Chris Peponis officiating. Burial: Wednesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Betsee Davis, 55, Fort Oglethorpe
Betsee Stone Davis of Fort Oglethorpe died Sunday, March 2, 2008. She was 55.
She was a longtime resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Methodist faith. She was a 1971 graduate of Rossville High School and was a retired sales representative with Allied Waste with 20 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Coker Stone; brother, Joseph H. Stone Jr.; nephew, Joseph Stone III.
Survivors include her loving husband of 35 years, Ronnie D. Davis Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie (Kim) Davis Jr. of Ringgold, Jonathan (Rachel) Davis of Birmingham, Ala.; brothers, Mikel Stone of Fort Oglethorpe, Tony Stone and family of Churchpoint, La.; sister, Mellonie Allison of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Carter and Anna Belle Davis; sister-in-law, Gail Stone of Chickamauga; lifelong friend, Teresa Hughey of Ringgold; nieces, Melba Humble and Mea Begley; grand-nieces, Carlee and Morgan Humble, Mackenzie Begley and Megan Stone.
Services: Wednesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. with Rev. James Julian officiat-ing. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Tuesday, March 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Jake Walker, Jami Massey, Billy Carter, Darren Mitchell, Chad Hughey, Rob Hughey. Honorary pallbearers: Members of the Dominoes Club, Teresa Hughey, Denise Ellison, Karen Winford, Bettye Ariganello, Kathy Thomas, Sandra Gray. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Lillie Johnson, 100, Ch
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