Posted Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
Robert Doss, 82, KingstonRobert William Doss of Kingston died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at his residence. He was 82.
He was retired from Tom Burns Buick as body shop manager and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he received a Purple Heart. He is remembered at the 23rd Street Flea Market as The Tool Man for 18 years. He was a member of the East Floyd Lodge #728 F & AM and the Alhambra Shrine.
He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Linda Hooper.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Duncan Doss of Kingston; sons, Robert David Doss of Tennessee and Robert William Doss of Bremen; daughter, Joan Huck of Seattle, Wash.; stepdaughters, Debra (Gary) Orr of Ringgold, and Annette Ellen McMurray of Chattanooga, Tenn.; stepson, Johnny (Annette) Duncan of Rome; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Monday, Dec. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Jim Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 30, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Dorothy Gitgood, 72, Ringgold
Dorothy Irene Gitgood of Ringgold died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. She was 72.
She was raised in Pikeville, Tenn., and lived in the North Georgia area since 1964. She was a member of Grand Center Baptist Church. She loved being a housewife and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Hattie Wheeler; her husband for more than 56 years, Charles Gitgood; sisters, Christine Grier and Pauline McMillian; brother, David Wheeler; and son-in-law, Kenny “Fat Boy” Card.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Bonnie Gitgood of Ringgold, James and Kathy Gitgood of Rossville; daughters and son-in-law, Sue and Lebron Brown and Terrie Card, all of Ringgold; brother, Everett Wheeler of Georgia; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with Warren Scott officiating. Burial: Grand Center Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 28, after 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29 all day, and Sunday, Nov. 30, prior to the services at the funeral home. The family would like to give a special thanks to East Ridge DCI for all their support and prayers. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Annie Hewitt, 87, LaFayette
Annie Lee Hewitt of LaFayette died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008. She was 87.
She was born in DeKalb County, Ala., to the late Van and Nancy Whited. She retired from Walker County Board of Education as a cafeteria worker after many years of service, and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Hewitt; sister, Lucille Long; and brother, Carl Whited.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Lee Hewitt, Stephen and Virginia Hewitt, all of LaFayette; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Don Watts of LaFayette, Helen Cooper of Resaca, Joyce White of LaFayette; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m. at the chapel with R.D. “Wayne” Wallin officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 5-9 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 28, prior to service time at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers: Senior Ladies of Corinth Baptist Church. Burial: Macedonia Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
James McCoy, 95, Louisville
James Edwin McCoy of Clarks Mill Road in Louisville died Tuesday evening, Nov. 25, 2008 at the Old Capitol Inn in Louisville following an extended illness. He was 95.
He was a native of Jefferson County, the son of the late James Alton McCoy and the late Blanche Eleanor Nash McCoy. He was the husband of the late Zelma Raley McCoy. He was a retired loan administrator for the Farmers and Home Administration. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and a member of the Cochran Lions Club. He was a former resident of Cochran and LaFayette.
Survivors include daughter-in-law, Harriett McCoy of Baxley; four grandchildren, James McCoy of Jacksonville, Matthew McCoy of Savannah, Thomas McCoy of Baxley, and Amy Brewer of Hazlehurst; three great grandchildren, Jesse Blanton, Jacob Blanton and Kathryn Brewer.
Services: Sunday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church near Grange. Burial: Davisboro Cemetery with Rev. Larry Montgomery, Rev. Don Black and Rev. Larry Martin officiating. Pallbearers: Frank Moye, John Amos III, Wayne Mathis, James McCoy, Matthew McCoy and Thomas McCoy. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 30, from 12:45 until service time. The family suggests that donations may be made to Providence Baptist Church, c/o Mrs. Linda Godowns, 4571 Highway 24 East, Louisville, Ga., 30434, or Berry College in Rome, Ga. Online guestbook available at www.mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com.
Arrangements by May and Smith Funeral Directors, Sandersville.
Elmer Young, 88, Rock Spring
Elmer Young of Rock Spring died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. He was 88.
He was born in Murphy, N.C., to the late Acy and Nancy Young. Elmer retired from Synthetic Industries after 15 years of service, and was a member of Noble Church of God.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Opal Young of Rock Spring; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Benny Dyer of Trion; two grandsons, Tim (Jennifer) Watkins, Tony Watkins; two great-grandchildren, Dustin Watkins and Brenden Marshall.
Services: Saturday, Nov. 29, at noon at the LaFayette Chapel with Rev. Henry Hampton officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 28, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Kenneth Hale, 72, RossvilleKenneth George “Soapy” Hale of Rossville died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. He was 72.
He was born on Lookout Mountain, Ga., to the late George B. and Mildred Lucile Fowler Hale. He was a graduate of the Rossville High School Class of 1954. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga. He was a longtime member of the Rossville Lions Club. He was the former general manager of The Busy Shopper in Fort Oglethorpe. He was the former owner and operator of Hale’s Used Cars and was currently co-owner of Hale’s Power Sports in Fort Oglethorpe. He is remembered for his love of family, church, community and close friendships.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Hale of Rossville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Sharon Hale of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Tim Duncan of LaFayette; grandsons, Matthew and Derek Hale; granddaughter, Kasie Duncan; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: Friday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church with Dr. Darrell Henry officiating. Entombment: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park Rossville. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and Friday morning from 9 a.m. until service time at Oakwood Baptist Church. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Cancer Support Group at Oakwood Baptist Church of Chickamauga. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Helen Parker, 88, LaFayette
Helen Parker of LaFayette died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. She was 88.
She was a member of LaFayette First Baptist Church. She was retired from the Walker County Board of Education.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Maudie Belle Parker; brothers, Robert Irvin Parker, and Vernon L. Parker.
Survivors include nieces, Teresa Whitten of LaFayette, Liz Shields of Rome; nephew, Michael V. Parker of LaFayette; sisters-in-law, June Parker and Mollie Parker, both of LaFayette; great-nephew, Chad Whitten; great-nieces, Christina M. Whitten, Jessica L. Parker, Mollie V. Parker, Lauren Shields and Ashleigh Shields; great-great-nephews, Brandon Lee Whitten and Noah Thomas Johnson.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette First Baptist Church with Dr. Todd Gaddis officiating. Pallbearers: Bill Whitten, Chad Whitten, Brad Shields, David Smith, Gil Robertson, Dennis Alexander. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 26, from noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Donnie Pilgrim, 102, LaFayette
Donnie Mae Pilgrim of LaFayette died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at Shepherd Hills Nursing Home. She was 102.
She was born in LaFayette to the late Pink and Rebecca Tate. She volunteered for the Red Cross, and the senior Citizen Center, serving food for many years. Donnie enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, making any kind of crafts, and traveling. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in LaFayette.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Leroy and Hazel Pilgrim, Raymond “Buddy” and Katheryn Pilgrim; grandchildren, Jeff and Andy Pilgrim, Wanda Chapman; great-grandchildren, Kristy Ellard, Brooke Groves, Anna Whitehead, Jessica, Aaron and Mathew Pilgrim; and several other relatives and friends.
Services: Friday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Rick Maeser officiating. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Deborah Davis, 54, RinggoldDeborah Darlene Sampley Davis of Ringgold died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 54.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, she was a former employee of Hutcheson Medical Center and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe. Deborah was a Mary Kay Cosmetics salesperson and a very devoted and loving wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Sampley.
Survivors include her husband, James “Jeff” Davis of Ringgold; mother, Peggy Williams Sampley Hughes of Ringgold; eight children, Matt Davis of Ball Ground, Shelly Bessell of Daytona Beach, Fla., Missy Davis, Becky Davis, Jonathan Davis, Mary Beth Davis, Kelsey Davis and Jacob Davis, all of Ringgold; sister, Donna Woods of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers, Doug Sampley and Jeffrey Sampley, both of Fort Oglethorpe; three stepbrothers, Randy Hughes, Gary Hughes and Darrell Hughes, all of Georgia; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 26, at noon at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Landrum officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 2-9 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Victory Missions of the Americas, Inc. P.O. Box 14444, Fort Worth, Texas 76117. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Winnie Hartman, 89, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Winnie Hartman of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. She was 89.
A native of Rosalie, Ala., she was a member of Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Alma Stallings; loving husband, Eugene W. Hartman; son, Tommy Hartman; granddaughter, Lisa Harper; sisters, Gertrude Keith and Gladys Callahan; and brother, Orville Stallings.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and John Ferguson of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Sharon and Brandy Harper, Tom Hartman, and Dianna Towery, all of Chattanooga, Eugene M. Hartman of Mississippi, Susie Hay of Arkansas; sister, Addie Lee Wilkes; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Donald Ray Wilkes and Rev. Mike Benefield officiating. Burial: Fuller Cemetery, Ider, Ala. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Mike Buffington, 70, FlintstoneMike Buffington of Flintstone died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 at home. He was 70.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga-North Georgia area. He attended the Fort Oglethorpe Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness, and was a former electrician at Flexible Foam.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Mary Miller Buffington; one brother, John W. Buffington; and one sister, Mary Ann Cunningham.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Creek Buffington of Flintstone; two sons, Danny (Brenda) Buffington of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Ronnie Buffington of Flintstone; brothers and sisters, Ethel Kilgore, Jim (Doris) Buffington, Jake Buffington, Susie (Jerry) Harvey and Jack Buffington, all of Chickamauga; three grandchildren, Miranda (Manny) Crochet of Montgomery, Ala., Brandy (Graham) Hines and Cale Buffington, all of Chattanooga; two great-granddaughters, Ali Crochet and Addison Hines; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 22, after noon, Sunday, Nov. 23, all day, and Monday, Nov. 24, until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Virgie Burkhalter, 83, Ringgold
Virgie Lee “Bailey” Burkhalter of Ringgold died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. She was 83.
She lived in Ringgold for the last 25 years and was of the Church of God faith. She worked as a nurse’s aide for more than 35 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lude and Myrtle Mae Bailey; husband, Fred Burkhalter; daughter, Carole Bartlett; one grandson and one great-granddaughter; and three sisters.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Treva (Mickey) Forster of Ringgold, Patricia (Ray) Thornton of Tunnel Hill, and Brenda and George Helton of Chickamauga; sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Burkhalter of Chickamauga, and Kenneth (Ruth) Burkhalter of Ringgold; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 26, at noon at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with minister John Feagans officiating. Burial: Crest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 24, after 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25, all day, and Wednesday, Nov. 26, prior to the service on at the funeral home. Online guest-book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Frances Carroll, 67, Warren, Mich.
Frances Virginia Carroll of Warren, Mich., died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. She was 67.
She was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn., before moving to Michigan in 1967.
She was preceded in death by her father, Buster Suttles; stepmother, Low Ellen Suttles.
Survivors include her husband of more than 49 years, Ed Carroll of Warren; mother, Beatrice Lawson of Tiftonia, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Jim Schownherr of Warren, and Chris and Eddie Raines of Rossville; four grandchildren, Bryan Dupont, Nicole Flook, Eddie Dupont and Kenny Hirsch; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services: Friday, Nov. 28, at 4 p.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 28, from 3 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73123-1718; (800) ACS-2345.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Chrishanda Dearing, 26, LaFayette
Chrishanda “Chrisey” Lynn Dearing of LaFayette died Nov. 20, 2008. She was 26.
She was born Oct. 25, 1982 to the late Jeffrey Wayne Dearing and Nelda Paulette Dearing. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Patricia Ann Dearing and Bobby Joe Dearing.
Survivors include her sons, Tony Coleman Ramey and Auston Dearing of LaFayette; sisters, Elizabeth Dearing of LaFayette, April Dearing of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother, Anthony Dearing of LaFayette; aunts, Debbie Howatson, Mary Resson, Velins Rosson, Lynn Crowe and JoAnn Wiley; great-aunts, Lois Allene Jones and Dorothy Houghey; boyfriend, Lamar Abbott; and several cousins.
Graveside services: Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 3 p.m. at the LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 23, from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wilson Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Robert Dunn, 90, Rossville
Maj. Robert L. Dunn, USAF (Ret.) of Rossville died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. He was 90.
A veteran of three of the armed forces, Navy, Army and Air Force, his first military hitch was with the U.S. Navy from 1936 to 1940. The day following Pearl Harbor, he volunteered as a U.S. Army Air Corps flying cadet. Maj. Dunn won a commission in 1942 after graduating from the Army Signal Corps School at Fort Monmouth, N.J. He served in the Southwest Pacific during World War II and wore a Silver and Bronze Star on his Southwest Pacific Campaign Ribbon. At the beginning of the Korean War, he again volunteered to serve his country. Other overseas assignments included the United Kingdom and the Azores Islands. Following his retirement from the armed forces in 1963, Maj. Dunn was active in the Rossville Exchange Club, having served in all offices of the club. On several occasions, he was named Exchangite of the Year. While serving as district direc-tor of the Exchange Clubs of Georgia, he was the recipient of the Outstanding District Directors Award. He was very active in the Alhambra Shrine Temple, serving as captain of the marching patrol for three years and he organized and founded the Alhambra Temple Legion of Honor. He received the Alhambra’s Certificate of Merit and the Alhambra Temples Merit Award. He was also a life underwriter representing several major companies and held memberships with several organizations including life member of the Retired Officers Association, charter member of Local Chapter of Retired Officers Association, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 95, emeritus member of Rossville Masonic Lodge 397 F&AM, Charles Martel Commandery No. 29, Royal Arch Mason Rossville No. 149 and Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Valley of Chatta-nooga. He was a lifelong member of the Rossville First Baptist Church and the Niskern Sunday School class.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine P. Dunn.
Survivors include sister, Blanche Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; niece, Paula Donna Swafford of Ringgold; and nephew, Robert Dennis Weaver of Asheville, N.C.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Keith McLeod officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Members of the Niskern Sunday school class and Legion of Honor of Alhambra Temple. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Rossville, 100 Spring St., Rossville, Ga. 30741, or Alhambra Shrine Crippled Children’s Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jo McCarver, 69, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Jo Willems McCarver of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Nov. 20, 2008. She was 69.
She lived in Orlando, Fla. for most of her life before moving to Chattanooga in 1984, and was of the Baptist faith. She was the property manager for Country Aire Apartments for the last three years, and always went through life doing things “her way.” She was a very giving and caring person who loved her children, grandchildren, Jada and Sugar.
Survivors include her daughters, Norma Perich of Rossville, Tammy Gant of Ringgold; and four grandchildren, David Perich Jr., Amanda Perich and Trevor and Tyler Gant.
Services and burial will be private. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Iula Smith, 82, Rossville
Iula Johnson Smith of Rossville died Saturday Nov. 22, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 82.
A life-long resident of the North Georgia-Chattanooga area, she was a former employee of Laco Sportswear and of the Church of God faith.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Smith; parents, Charlie and Susan Turner Johnson; two sons, Sonny and Jack Smith; grandson, Jerry Allen Smith; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Dwelda “Dee” Smith of Rossville; sister, Martha Jo Statom of Fort Oglethorpe; five grandchildren, Jackie Dill of Calhoun, Annette Davis of Chatsworth, Donna Smith of Fort Oglethorpe, Chris Hicks of Chickamauga, and Kim McGraw of Rossville; seven great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Nov. 25, at noon at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Johnny Statom officiating. Burial: Collier Cemetery in Dunlap, Tenn. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 24, after 1 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Bonnie Williams, 63, LaFayette
Bonnie Ann Smith Williams of LaFayette died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 63.
She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia-Chattanooga area. She was a former employee of Hutcheson Medical Center. She was of the Church of God faith, and helped with the Down Home gospel singings in LaFayette.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Williams; parents, John and Annie Dodson Smith; daughter, Anita Williams; and grandson, Brandon Williams.
Survivors include four children, Michael Williams of South Pittsburg, Tenn., Carol Miller of LaFayette, Darlene Burns of Ringgold, and Carla Ashworth of LaFayette; two sisters, Jessie Little of Rossville, and Betty Hill of LaFayette; two brothers, Lloyd Smith of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Jackie Smith of Rossville; seven grandchildren, Carmen Hyatt, Hunter Williams, Schyler Burns, Heath Burns, Heather Parker, Preston Miller and Jeffery Jones; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Troy Simmons officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 21, after 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, all day, and Sunday, Nov. 23, until service time at the funeral home. Online guestbook avail-able at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
David Willis, 64, Ringgold
David Edward Willis of Ringgold died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at his residence. He was 64.
He retired after 30 years of service as a U.S. Navy master chief store keeper. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran and a lifelong member of the VFW. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Willis of Ringgold; sons, Michael (Kim) Willis of Kennesaw, Henry (Lisa) Willis of Calhoun, Gregory Willis of Ringgold; daughter, Glenda Willis of Ringgold; sister, Brenda Hunt of Adamsville, Tenn. and five grandchildren.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 26, at noon at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Mary Payton, 74, ChickamaugaMary Sue Payton of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. She was 74.
She lived in the Scottsboro, Ala., area for most of her life, before moving to North Georgia in 2005, and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Louise Bearden; daughter, Rita Ward; grandson, Jeremy Benson; and father of her children, Fred Evans.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Sherry Evans of Chickamauga; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Jean and Tommy Owens, Gaynell Evans and Brenda Evans, all of Chickamauga, and Deborah and Thomas Williams of Trenton; brother, Ray Bearden of Scottsboro; sister, Nell Hopkins of Smyrna, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services and burial will be private.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Louise Ella Rush, 62, Ringgold
Louise Ella Rush of Ringgold died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. She was 62.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ida (Walker) Rush.
Survivors include her siblings, Peggy Delaney of Ringgold, Doyle Walker of Fort Oglethorpe, Mary Carlisle of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Franklin Wilson, 97
Franklin Bell Wilson died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 in Trenton. He was 97.
He served during World War II in the U. S. Navy as a chef, which led to a career as a baker until retirement at Colonial Bakery in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was a lifelong member of Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church in East Lake, where he served as a deacon and music director. He also attended First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. He was a former resident of Rosewood Assisted Living Facility in Fort Oglethorpe. He was a wonderful family man, a Christian friend, and possessed a wonderful sense of humor until the very end. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Wilson; and daughter, Zelma Faye Morris.
Survivors include his son-in-law, Ronald Foy Morris of Rossville; granddaughter, Deborah, husband, Jeff McKaig of Rossville; great-granddaughter, Amber Victoria McKaig, of Rossville; brother, David Wilson, Rossville; nephew, Dave Wilson, of Hollywood, Calif.
Graveside services: Monday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. at National Cemetery with chaplain Mark Atwood officiating. In lieu of flowers, just send your prayers. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Clarence Wooten, 82, Fort Oglethorpe
Clarence Charles Wooten of Fort Oglethorpe died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He was 82.
Born Jan. 6, 1926 in Fort Payne, Ala., to the late Henry Miles and Samantha Mildred Wooten, he was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, having served in World War II in the 308 Bomber Wing and was a retired paint retailer.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Lillie Bryson, Launa Yerbey, Virdest Mullens and Zettie Ray Burton; and brothers, Gordon and Gathel Wooten.
Survivors include his sister, Janice Lively of Flintstone; several nieces, including Janet Wooten of Fort Oglethorpe; several nephews also survive.
Graveside services: Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Gilchrist officiating. Full military honors will be given by VVA Chapter #203. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 21, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the chapel.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Lynda Ruston, 60, ChickamaugaLynda Faye Holcomb Ruston of Chickamauga died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. She was 60.
Graveside services: Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. at Naomi Cemetery with Roger Moran officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joan Stines, 70, Rossville
Joan Stines of Rossville died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 70.
She was employed with CVS Pharmacy in Rossville for more than 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Woods; sister and brother-in-law, Willie Ann and Ray D. Layne.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Larry Clark of Rossville.
Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 22, from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Richard Arp, 72, Fort OglethorpeRichard Lebron Arp of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 72.
He served for three years in the U.S. Army. He retired from Combustion Engineering after 30 years of service and was a member of Boilermakers Union Local 656. After retirement he worked at Ace Hardware in East Ridge, Tenn., for five years. He was a loving husband, father and avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert H. and Mary Tuell Arp; brothers, Harold “Buck” Arp, and Roy Arp.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Sue Harvey Arp; daughter, Yana (Dennis) Vanhorn; brothers, George (Elaine) Arp, Ray (Lila) Arp of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters, Margaret Hollingsworth of Rossville, Francis (Raymond) Dunn of Fort Oglethorpe, Billie Hall of Charlotte, N.C., Mickey Toler of Downers Grove, Ill.; sisters-in-law, Mildred and Ella Arp; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: Thursday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Mike Gregg officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5-8 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
George Green III, 81, Chattanooga, Tenn.
George Thomas Green III of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 81.
He retired from Combustion Engineering as a draftsman after 38 years of service. He also later retired from Target following 17 years of service.
Survivors include his sister, Martha L. Eaton; two nieces, Tammy L. Jacobs and Ava M. Carver; one nephew, Donald E. Collett; two great-nephews, Brandon M. Collett and Joseph A. Collett; one great-niece, Laura A. Neely; and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. C.F. Strickland officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Raymond Lee, 67, LaFayette
Raymond Ernest Lee of LaFayette died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. He was 67.
He retired from Synthetic Industries in Chickamauga. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Parker Lee; parents, Raymond and Mary Lee; sisters, Irene Bruce, Betty Nichols; and brother, Wayne Lee.
Survivors include his daughters, Jan Wofford of Ringgold, Jenny Sparks of Trion; son, Jeffrey Lee of LaFayette; sisters, Nell Brown of Trion, Patricia Sizemore of Chickamauga, Brenda Conrad of Trion; brothers, Clyde Lee of Trion, John (Robert) Lee of Greenwood, S.C.; grandson, Zach-ary Sparks of Trion; granddaughters, Alex and Jessica Morgan, both of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Vincent Cook and Rev. Adrian Mason officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Emma Rogers, 83, Fort Oglethorpe
Emma M. Rogers of Fort Oglethorpe died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at a local health care facility. She was 83.
A native and lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, she was greatly loved by her family and friends and was a member of Union Avenue Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard Rogers; brother, Hoyt Ledford; and sisters, Foye Whitfield and Ruby Willingham.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jewell Rogers of Rossville; grandsons, Greg (Missy) and Gary Rogers of Rossville; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Emily, and Brody Rogers; sister, Ethel Littlejohn of East Ridge, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Nov. 20, at 12:30 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Junior Garrett officiating. Burial: Green Haven Memorial Gardens, Pisgah, Ala. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Marshall Heatherly, 67, RinggoldMarshall Van Heatherly of Ringgold died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at a local hospital. He was 67.
He was a lifelong resident of Catoosa County and was of the Baptist faith. He was a well-known area textile machine parts salesman. He was a volunteer at the Boynton Recreation Park, Tiger Creek Gym and Woodstation Gym, working with the youth. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, bowler and race car fan and loved to watch Little League baseball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher and Minnie Heatherly; and brothers, Richard, Harry, Eugene and Ralph Heatherly.
Survivors are his loving wife of 31 years, Joy Heatherly; sons, Marty and Mark Heatherly of Ringgold; daughter, Cindy Heatherly of Rossville; stepson, Jim Lee Perry of Ooltewah, Tenn.; sister, Margie Windsor of Rossville; grandchildren, Van, Meagan and Casey Heatherly; step-grandson, Brandon Perry.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boynton Recreation Association. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
John Johnson, 81, Chattanooga, Tenn.
John (Jack) Cornett Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 81.
Born Nov. 17, 1926 in Twin Branch, W.Va., to Daniel C. and Caroline (Callie) Martisha Cornett Johnson, Jack attended Rossville High School and McKenzie School of Business. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. For many years he was an optician with Fashion Opticians. He retired from Highland Opticians in 1990. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the McAllister Bible Class and an ordained elder of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a 50-year member of Crawfish Springs Lodge 300 in Chickamauga.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Susan Kay Johnson Hedgecoth; grandson, John Michael Green; sisters, Minnie Johnson Barton, Ruby Johnson Murray; brother, Finley Dan Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margaret Georgene Westbrook Johnson; daughter, Alice Laura Johnson Green; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Willa Davis Johnson and Betty Westbrook; one brother-in-law, J.D. Westbrook; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Lawrence Schenk officiating. Burial: National Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers: David Johnson, Leonard Murray, Tommy Kelly, Paul Mench, John Morgan and James Snipes. Honorary pallbearers: Members of the McAllister Sunday school class, Gary Murray, Jake Kindervater and Rev. Charles Hyder. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 19, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Chattanooga.
Emily Osburn, 90, Ringgold
Emily Key Osburn of Ringgold died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. She was 90.
A lifelong resident of North Georgia, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe and a member of the Keen Agers Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Osburn; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Don Crisp; parents, Frank and Hattie Key; brothers, Wayne, Glenn and Clifford Key; sisters, Blanche Thomason and Minta Peters.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Leslie (Keith) Miller, Russell Crisp of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Mary Benson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 19, at noon at the chapel with Dr. John Wyatt officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 850 Fortwood St., Chattanooga, Tenn., 37403. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Thomas York, 74, Fort Oglethorpe
Thomas Jackson York of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at a local hospital. He was 74.
He was retired from CF Industries after 49 years and then worked at Wilson Auto Parts for 12 years. He attended Chickamauga Church of Christ and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid fisherman. To the best daddy and husband in the whole world we love you very, very much and you will always be in our hearts.
Survivors are his wife, Margaret York; daughters, Melissa (Robert) Sprayberry of Rossville, Melodi (Earl) Ritchey of Harrison; mother, Ruth Daniel of East Ridge, Tenn.; brothers, Joseph P. Daniel of East Ridge, Sonny Daniel of Volfo Springs, Fla.; grandchildren, Jessica Reed, Rebecca Blankenship and Robert Jackson Sprayberry; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Austin Reed; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4-7 p.m.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Peggy Brown, 59, RinggoldPeggy Anne Brown, a lifelong resident of Ringgold, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. She was 59.
She was a pharmacy technician working with Hutcheson Medical Center for 37-plus years. Peggy was a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, James W. Duncan.
Survivors include her mother, Lottie Mae Duncan of Ringgold; sisters, Brenda Hughes of Ringgold, Linda Cole of Chilhowee, Mo.; brothers, Roger Duncan of Ringgold, Tommy Duncan of Fort Oglethorpe; son, Jake “The Cat”; and many nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to all her Hutcheson family for all your thoughts, prayers and everything you did. We’ll always remember your kindness.
Services: Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 17, after 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, all day, and Wednesday, Nov. 19, prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Voncile Hicks, Rossville
Voncile Helton Hicks of Rossville died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 at a local hospital.
She lived in North Georgia for the last 42 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lola Helton; husband, William Henry Hicks; son, David Wayne Hicks; sisters, Juanita Helton, Gladys Parris and Henrietta Guinn.
Survivors include her daughter, Diana (Roy) Barton; sons, Donald (Janice) Hicks, Alan (Janet) Hicks, all of Rossville; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews and many special friends.
Services: Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dwight Deal officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1-9 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
William Pringle, 52, Rossville
William Benjamin Pringle of Rossville died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. He was 52.
He was born in Hapeville to the late Donald Ray Pringle Sr. and Kathleen Virginia (Barton) Pringle. He worked for Top Flite in Chattanooga for 10 years.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hendrix Pringle; stepchildren, Laura Shelby, David and Jessica Hendrix, all of Rossville, Sarah Pringle of Atlanta; siblings, Don Pringle of Rossville, Laura Beth Pringle of Cartersville; granddaughter, Elizabeth Hendrix; nephew, Cody “Pete” Pringle; niece, Kelsey Cade Pringle.
Services: Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. at the chapel. Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 15, after 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16, prior to the service. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Myrtle Scruggs, 68, Fort Oglethorpe
Myrtle Ann Kidd Scruggs of Fort Oglethorpe died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. She was 68.
Ann was a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church in Rossville.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford V. Kidd; brothers, James Harold and Roy Alvin Kidd.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Wally Scruggs; mother, Alice Kidd, both of Fort Oglethorpe; sons and daughters-in-law, Wally Eugene (Georgann) Scruggs of Flintstone, Ricky Steven (Pam) Scruggs of Rossville, James Harold (Janice) Scruggs of Chickamauga; brother, Donald Fred Johnson of Spring City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kendrick, Joseph, Matt, Jerry, Charity, Nicole, Dawn, Tonya; 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens East. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. until service time.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Roy Scruggs Jr., 84, Fort Oglethorpe
Roy G. “Papi” Scruggs Jr. of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. He was 84.
Papi was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Roy and Agnes (Exum) Scruggs. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army, receiving a Bronze Star along with several other ribbons and medals. Papi retired from RDC after 55 years of service, and was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans, and a faithful member of Parkway Baptist Temple in Fort Oglethorpe.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Scruggs.
Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Jo Scruggs; daughter, Kimberly Oaks, both of Fort Oglethorpe; son and daughter-in-law, Roy Dale and Kristy Scruggs of Ringgold; grandchildren, Misty, Jeremy, Joey Scruggs, Brandon and Brittany Callahan, Ashley and Katelyn Oaks; great-grandchildren, Gavyn Oaks, Jonathan Scruggs and Corey Callahan.
Services: Monday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the chapel with Dr. David Sampson officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 16, after 2 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 17, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to Hospice of Chattanooga or Disabled American Veterans. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mary Sellers, 65, Ringgold
Mary Lou Hyatt Sellers of Ringgold died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at her residence. She was 65.
A native of Boothton, Ala., she lived in the North Georgia area for the past 56 years. She was a former employee of Hamilton County Nursing Home where she worked for 18 years, and was a member of Indian Springs Church of God, where she formerly served as a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the ladies auxiliary at Hamilton County Nursing Home
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Flora Boothe Hyatt.
Survivors include her three children, Renee Brewer, Steve Sellers and Karen Graham, all of Ringgold; sister, Margaret Hinson of Chickamauga; seven grandchildren, April, Ashley, Annaberlee, Michael, Johnathan, Nicholas and Grady; four great-grandchildren and two nephews.
Services: Friday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Max Kessler officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 13, from 3-9 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Adam Walden, 24, Ringgold
Adam Robert Walden of Ringgold died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 24.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Douglas Weems; uncle, Johnny Buttram; and sister, Jaime Hobbs.
Survivors include his sons, Dylan and Memphis Walden of Chattanooga, Tenn.; mother and stepfather, Darlene Manis Brown and Butch Brown of Chattanooga; brother, Blake Walden of Chattanooga; sisters, Holly Dennard of Dalton, Lyndsey (Trey) Siever of Ringgold; grandparents, Billy and Shirley Hobbs, Fred and Hilda Walden, all of Dalton; great-grandmother, Thelma Weems of Dalton.
Services: Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Dennis Newman officiating. Burial: Varnell Cemetery, Whitfield County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adam Walden Trust, P. O. Box 28448, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37424. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 17, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Betty York, 78, LaFayette
Betty Jo Wallace York of LaFayette died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. She was 78.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene York of LaFayette; sons, Dewayne Wallace of North Carolina, and Charles Wallace of South Carolina.
Memorial service: Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette
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