Posted Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
William Beierschmitt, 75, RinggoldWilliam “Bill” Beierschmitt of Ringgold died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at his residence. He was 75.
A native of Mount Carmel, Pa., he spent the past 20 years in the Cleveland, Tenn., and North Georgia areas and was retired from Micon Corp. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, the Mount Carmel American Legion, and the Elks Club. He also was a member of the VFW No. 2210. For more than 25 years, he participated in the Italian Open golf tournament in Mount Carmel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen McIntyre Beierschmitt.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Angela Ficca Beierschmitt; daughter and son-in law, Lynn Beierschmitt and Dale Conerly; and daughter, Judy Beierschmitt Bodnar, all of Ringgold; brother, John Beierschmitt of Bloomsburg, Pa.; sister, Patricia Dudzinski of Mechanics, Pa.; grandchildren, Harrison, Lindsay, Hannah, Joseph, Haylee and Jack.
Funeral mass: Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church with Father Tony Dickerson officiating. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105-1942. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 13, from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the chapel. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
William Bramblett, 90, Rossville
William Jason “Bill” Bramblett of Rossville died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at a local health care facility. He was 90.
He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and a member of Newnan Springs United Methodist Church were he served on the Finance Committee. He was retired from Provident Insurance Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II in the European Theatre operation. He was awarded the Purple Heart while serving in Germany. He was also awarded the Combat Infantry Men’s Badge and the American Defense Service Medal. He was active in scouting, serving as Cub Master, troop chairman, council chairman, Round Table commissioner and a member or the Order of the Arrow. He was also a member of the Rossville Lions Club for 42 years, where he served as club president and club secretary-treasurer for 15 years. He was also district governor 18A Lions International, cabinet secretary-treasurer for District 18a and Melvin Jones Fellow.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jay Bramblett; and wife, Mary Ellen Bramblett.
Survivors include his son, Walter (Marilyn) Bramblett of Rossville; granddaughter, Jessica Bramblett; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Lowery officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Memorial contributions may be made to Newnan Springs United Methodist Church, 78 Monanow Road, Rossville, Ga., 30741. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 13, from 2-8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon until 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Truman Sherrill, 91, Knoxville, Tenn.
Truman Sherrill of Knoxville, Tenn., and formerly of Rossville, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. He was 91.
The son of the late Frank Ray and Mattie Pearl DeFriese Sherrill, "Pop", as he was known by his grandchildren, came home from World War II after serving in the Army and opened a radio repair shop at the local Western Auto. This grew to include TV repair work and he eventually opened Sherrill's TV Repair in Chattanooga, Tenn. His hobbies included “rock hounding” with his wife of 65 years, Ellen (better known to us as "Granny"). They traveled west on several rock hound trips where they collected many rocks and numerous friends. He loved to work in his garden. Many times you could drive by his house and find him in the yard nurturing a plant or flower back to life. He also enjoyed fishing and sitting out on the back porch sharing a cup of coffee and a story along with a friend or one of his family members. As life sped up and TV repairs slowed, Granny persuaded him to get involved in her doll repairs. They opened Ellen's Doll Shop and brought many smiles to faces of those who had antique dolls in need of repair. The many happy memories will include the long talks on his back porch, words of wisdom from someone older, and the smile that lit up his face. He will be missed by all who loved him. But we know Granny is shouting in heaven now to see her sweetheart come home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Floyd Sherrill; daughter, Barbara Ann Mason McPherson; and grandson, Edwyn Jack Mason Jr.
Survivors include Donald Sherrill and wife, Ranatta of Knoxville; Roger Sherrill and wife Tyra of Ringgold; grandchildren, Teresa Polanco, Donald Sherrill Jr., Michael Sherrill, Wendy Triplett, Angie Damron and Christina Moughalian; half-sister, Nancy Crane; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and niece and nephew.
Services: Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Marvin Fowler officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Troy Tallent Jr., 71, Ringgold
Troy William Tallent Jr. of Ringgold died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at his residence. He was 71.
He was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church where he was a member of the Kingdom Seekers Sunday school class. He was a veteran of the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy William Sr. and Lucille Hartley Tallent; sister, LaDonna Ann (Wade) Tallent; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Tallent; daughter, Donna Jackson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Dr. Sammy Simmons and Rev. Johnny Spicer officiating. Burial: Woodstation Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 13, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Margaret West, 79, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Margaret H. Capley West of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at a local hospital. She was 79.
She was retired from Lee Manufacturing in Stevenson, Ala., and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph L. and Malisa Gilbreath, David B. and Sheila West; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela C. and John Flynn; brother and sister-in-law, Leonard H. and Evelyn Capley; sister, Shirley J. Broome; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Charles Ellison officiating. Burial: Payne Gap Cemetery, Sand Mountain, Ala., at 3 p.m. EST. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 14, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
Frances Adams, 63, TrionFrances Pauline Adams of Trion died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at her residence. She was 63.
She was born in Walker County on Nov. 26, 1945, the daughter of the late Starling K.C. Adams and Thelma Pauline Williams Adams. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and prior to retirement was employed with Mount Vernon Mills as a spinner.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, David E. and Melissa Fox Adams; sister and brother-in-law, Linda Gail Adams and John Pritchett; nephews, Jonathan and Amanda Bice Pritchett, Justin Adams, Casey Adams; and a great-nephew, Landan Pritchett.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at Ridgeway Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Smith and Rev. Marty McRae officiating. Burial: Ridgeway Cemetery. Pallbearers: Lonnie Smith, James Huskey, Andy Tudor, John Lawrence, Brent Bruce, Charles Robinson, Matthew Mann and Mike Sosebee. Honorary pallbearers: Senior Sunday school class of Ridgeway Baptist Church. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and Thursday, Feb. 12, from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Online guestbook available at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Billy Lowrance, 54, Chickamauga
Billy Ray Lowrance of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009. He was 54.
Billy was an avid musician and member of the Millwee Hollow Band, and was well-known in the Chattanooga area.
Survivors include his daughters, Sondra Pelham, Tonya Nabors, both of Rossville, Jennifer Lowrance of Nashville, Tenn.; parents, Charles and Frances (Anderson) Lowrance of Chickamauga; brothers, Charles D., Allen, Jimmy and Eddie Lowrance; sisters, Patty Ligon, Sandy Lowrance; grandchildren, Mitchell, Chandler, Raylee Nabors; and many nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 12, after 3 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 13, prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memo-rial donations may be made to American Heart Association. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Margaret Holcombe, 100, Ringgold
Margaret Thomas Holcombe of Ringgold died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at her residence. She was 100.
She celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 19. She was retired from General Telephone Co., in Richmond, Ill., and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ringgold.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde L.Holcombe; daughters, Yvonne Williams and Kathy Marie Hol-combe; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Woodell of Ringgold; sons, Walter Holcombe of Chickamauga, Mike and Payten Holcombe of Ringgold; sister, Mary McDaniel of Ooltewah, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren are also left to cherish her memory.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Chuck Smith and Rev. Alvin Cummings officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens, Ringgold. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009
Charlsie Clark, 68, RossvilleCharlsie Faye Garrett Clark of Rossville died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009. She was 68.
She was born in Bryant, Ala., to the late Fred C. and Virgie Mae Douglas Garrett. She was employed with Wal-Mart in Fort Oglethorpe, where she worked in the deli. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marsha Clark; and granddaughter, Maria Wright.
Survivors include her sons, Jack Garrett of Rossville, Darrell Parrish of Dalton; sisters, Doyce Lansford of East Brainerd, Tenn., Shirley Franklin of Atlanta; brothers, Vernon Garrett and Ernest Garrett, both of Chickamauga; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at the chapel. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 11, from noon until 9 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 12, prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Elaine Newell, 83, Rossville
Elaine C. Newell of Rossville died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at a local health care facility. She was 83.
She was born April 8, 1925 in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late John Luther and Margaret High Cyree. She was a 1943 graduate of Central High School and received her degree from McKenzie College. She taught piano and organ for many years at Conn Music Store, Fowlers, Clemons and played in many churches around the Chattanooga area, includ-ing East Lake Baptist, Philadelphia Baptist, Clifton Hills Baptist, Temple Baptist, Immanuel Baptist and Fairview Baptist. After a move to Atlanta, she also taught there for many years as well. She moved back to the Chattanooga area in 2004 to be near her family as her health began to decline.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold and Ronal Cyree.
Survivors include her sister, Ellowene (Ralph) Wilson of Rossville; and very devoted, loving and caring nephew, David A. Wilson; sister-in-law, Sherry Cyree; nephew, Scotty Cyree; and niece, Jill Cyree. She was deeply loved by this family that cared for her.
Services: Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the Alzheimers’ Foundation. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Dorothy Phillips, 83
Dorothy Rider Phillips died Feb. 10, 2009 after a brave and courageous battle for a year with cancer. She was 83.
She was born in Memphis, Tenn., on Nov. 18, 1925. She lived most of her life in the North Georgia area. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Chattanooga, Tenn. Her and her husband, Gene Phillips, were the original owners of Maggie’s Restaurant in Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Alice Rider of Memphis; spouse, Eugene Phillips; and brother, Kenneth Rider of Memphis.
Survivors include five daughters, Pepper (Maurice) Quinn of Fort Oglethorpe, Diane (Jack) Cochran of Dalton, Janie (Jim) Cox of Rossville, Kay (Raymond) Whittle of South Haven, Miss., and Cheryl Kyle of Ringgold; 13 grand-children, Eddie, Scott and Michael Quinn, Randy Hill, Tiffany Lowe, Lamar and Chris Cox, Lisa Carlisle, Ricky Whittle, Ramanda Sharrock, Christy Harris, Stacy Harmon, Lesley Shutters; 27 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Virginia Bass, Frances South and Gloria Facenelli; two brothers, Raymond Rider and Henry Rider, all of Mississippi; sister-in-law, Yvonne Browning of Rossville; and special friend, Ruth Quinn of East Ridge, Tenn.
Services: Friday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. John Andrus and Rev. Eric Johnson officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. The family would like to thank friends, neighbors and her church family for their faithfulness with cards, calls and prayers. A special thanks to Hutcheson Hospice, Dr. Johnson, and Dr. Rice at Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hutcheson Hospice, 640 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 12, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Brother Asher Tucker, 82, LaFayette
Brother Asher C. Tucker of LaFayette died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. He was 82.
Asher was born Nov. 15, 1926 to the late Azor and Martha Jane Crane Tucker. He was a member of New Begin-ning Baptist Church and pastored Bethlehem Baptist Church in Subligna.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Tucker; and two brothers, J.C. Tucker and Porter Tucker.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Linda Tucker of LaFayette, and Jackie and Donna Tucker of Rock Spring; two sisters, Lucille Hannah and Avelene Maxwell, both of Rome; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Randy Avans and Malcomb Harris officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 2-9 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 12, until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Michael Howard, Sam Tipton, Kenneth Kell, Randy Thompson, Billy Wood and Ryan Drennan. Honorary pallbearers: Neph-ews. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009
Terry Burns, 54, Chattanooga, Tenn.Terry Michael Burns of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. He was 54.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Luther Burns and Betty Jean Roy Burns; sister, Betty Vernon; brothers, Ricky Burns, Charles Burns and Kenneth Burns.
Survivors include his daughter, April Burns of Texas; son, Adam Burns of Texas; sister, Frances Davenport; brother, Coy Burns, both of Marietta; niece, Samantha Burns; nephew, Rick Burns, both of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. at LaFayette Memory Gardens with Rev. C.F. Strickland officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Alex Ensley, 13, Ringgold
Alex Ensley of Ringgold died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. He was 13.
Alex was a beloved son, grandson and friend. Alex was a member of First Lutheran Church where he was an acolyte. He was an eighth-grade student at Belvoir Christian Academy, formerly The Lutheran School, where he participated in cross country, soccer, basketball and golf. He spent his summers with his grandparents in Southport, N.C., where he swam on the Marlins swim team. Everyone who met him will remember his friendly nature and laugh. He not only touched everyone that he met, they also touched him. He was a mentor to many younger students but especially the members of the track team. He did not just tell them about perseverance, he showed it to them by running along with them when they felt like they could not make it. Alex showed them that they could make it. Always with a smile on his face, he glowed with life and it shows by the host of friends that love him and will miss him.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Martha Whittle and Evelyn R. McGuire.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Cheryl and Ron Puckett; grandparents, Frank and Patsy Ensley, Sandy and Dan Arhelger, Farrell and Jean Garnand; father, Geoffrey Ensley; aunts and uncles, Christopher Garnand, Mary Ann (Bobby) Johnson, Jennifer Futrell, Jennifer Ensley, Bill Porter, Nathan Arhelger; special cousins, Taylor Arhelger, Peyton Pethick and Mary Elizabeth Bowers; and his many friends in his eighth-grade class at Belvoir Christian Academy; as well as many other family members and friends.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church with pastor Gilbert Pingel officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. His body will lie in state Thursday, Feb. 12, from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Alex’s honor to Belvoir Christian Academy, 800 Belvoir Ave., East Ridge, Tenn., 37412. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
James Sharp, 76, Trion
James Taylor “Bone” Sharp of Trion died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at a local hospital. He was 76.
A lifelong resident of the Walker County area, he was a member of Rock Spring Church of God of Prophecy, a vet-eran of the U.S. Army, and a former employee of the Georgia Department of Transportation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Rosie Lively Sharp; sisters, Francis Carter, Ruby Pettyjohn and Catherine Crisp; two brothers, Dewey and Pete Sharp.
Survivors include his wife, Mamie “Rose” Linam Sharp of Trion; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Leigh Sharp of Monroe; brother, John Sharp of LaFayette; two grandchildren, Rebecca and Amber Sharp of Monroe; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Carlos Brock and Rev. Carl Jackson officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 5-9 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 11, all day at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
J.N. Stephenson, 77, Greeneville, Tenn.
J.N. Stephenson of Greeneville, Tenn., died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at his residence. He was 77.
He was a professional horse trainer, and attended Mount Hebron United Methodist Church as long as health permitted.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Shirley Stephenson; daughter, Keema Stephenson of Greeneville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kipp and Barbara Stephenson of Johnson City, Tenn., and Michael and Glenda Stephenson of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Hannah and Riley Stephenson of Johnson City, Melody Tankersley and spouse Ian of Georgia, Ben Stephenson and spouse Sara of Snellville; great-granddaughter, Ella Kate Tankersley; sister, Bernice Goodson of Rossville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard and Colleen Greene of Greeneville, Brumley and Jayne Green of Greeneville, Klon Green of Greeneville, and Jane Stephenson of Woodstock; several special nieces and nephews; special caregiver, Crystal Ashby of Greeneville; and special friends, Christy and Cameron Parker of Greeneville, Tenn.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at Mount Hebron United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Tuck officiating. Burial: Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers: Dean Cleghorn, Phil Stephenson, Larry Stephenson, Richard Greene II, Daniel Greene and Charles Click. Honorary pallbearers: Ted and Jerry Wilhoit, Larry Carrier, Dennis Franklin, Cecil Bitner, Paul Rice, Randy McPheters, Mac Arthur Ivey, Dr. Joseph Scott, and his church family. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 7, from 5:30-8 p.m., at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home, and Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2-3 p.m. at Mount Hebron United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home, Greeneville, Tenn.
Posted Monday, Feb. 9, 2009
Edward Bankston, 82, ChickamaugaEdward Lee Bankston of Chickamauga died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Parkridge Medical Center. He was 82.
He was born in Tennessee to the late George and Betty Bankston. Edward retired from Simco Saddle Co. after 40 years of service, and was an ordained minister.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, John Smith.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara (David) Parrish of Chickamauga; grandson, David Parrish II; mother of Barbara Parrish; and two sisters-in-law.
Graveside services: Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. at Garretts Chapel Cemetery in Chickamauga with Rev. David McDonald officiating. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Christine Bartlett, 82, LaFayette
Christine (Pat) Jackson Bartlett of LaFayette died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. She was 82.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Earl Bartlett Sr.; and daughter, Christine Bartlett.
Survivors include very best friend, Sister Sharon Beasley of Kensington; daughters, Barbara Wilbanks of LaFay-ette, Virginia Fuquea of Kensington; son, Willard Earl Bartlett Jr. of Hanover, Md.; grandchildren, Sam Parker of Rossville, Ben Parker of Rock Spring, Brigitte Kay of LaFayette, Beth Adams of Homer, La., Marie Middleton of Haynesville, La., David Fuquea of Chickamauga, Joseph, Jacob and Joshua Bartlett of Hanover; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at the chapel with Roderick Beasley officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Lawrence Cochran, 83, Rossville
Lawrence Paul Cochran of Rossville died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. He was 83.
He was born in Harriman, Tenn., to the late Lawrence and Clara Cochran. He was a World War II veteran and served aboard the USS Saratoga for the United States Navy. He retired from Combustion Engineering after 30 years of service. He was a member of People’s Baptist Church in Rossville, and a member of American Legion Post 214.
He and was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Cochran; son, Sgt. Wesley Cochran; and grandson, Jeff Veal.
Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Jessie Cochran; son, Roddy (Nancy) Cochran all of Rossville; daugh-ters, Gail (Billy) Veal of Lookout Mountain, Carmen (Fred) Pitts of Chickamauga, Bunny (Ray) Blankenship of Ross-ville; siblings, Larry (Donna) Cochran, Mary Jo (Ralph) Fox, June Douglas, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. at the chapel with pastors John Carroll and Stephen Kellogg officiating. Bur-ial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 7, after 3 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 8, after 3. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuenralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Hasel Davis, 64, Rossville
Hasel Imolee Davis of Rossville died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. She was 64.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Andrew Elaris and Ola Martha Couch.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren David Davis; brother, Kenneth Cummings; and sister, Dorothy Beasley.
Survivors include her children, David (Melissa) Davis of Ringgold, Maxine Davis, Daniel Davis, Stephen (Denise) Davis, all of Rossville; siblings, Andrew Couch of Rossville, Pearl Bearden of Chickamauga, Kenneth Couch of Ross-ville; grandchildren, Caleb, Kimberly, Adrian; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Emma, Hudson; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services: Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at God’s Kingdom Within Fellowship off of Browns-Ferry Road in Tiftonia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gods Kingdom Within Fellowship or the American Diabetes Association. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Delilah Hines, 85, Fort Oglethorpe
Delilah Powell Hines of Fort Oglethorpe died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. She was 85.
She was born in Rising Fawn to the late Edward and Callie Powell. Delilah retired from the Frances and Joann Shop after 25 years of service as a seamstress, volunteered at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church as a cook, and was a member of Delray Baptist Church in Rossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Hines; and siblings, Lucille and Edward Powell.
Survivors include her children, David Alan Davis of Chattanooga, Tenn., Jennifer Polk of Flintstone; sister, Bessie Stone of Trenton; grandchildren, David (Kelly) Davis, Brandy Vick, Jason and Wesley Ambrosio; three great-grandchildren; special friends, Kelly Moyer, Debbie Hammond; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, Feb. 9 ,at 2 p.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens South with Russell Vick officiating. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Billy Parker, 77, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Billy Parker of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. He was 77.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at Ridgedale Baptist Church in the Ridgedale Room with Dr. Bill Owens offici-ating. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Ray Purvis, 70, LaFayette
Ray Purvis of LaFayette died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. He was 70.
He graduated from MTSU with an MA in biology. He was inducted in to the MTSU Hall of Fame and earned 11 letters in football, baseball and track. He was a football All-American. He was a distinguished military veteran, serving two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. He earned the rank of major and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal of Valor and the Air Medal with the 12th Oak Leaf Cluster. He flew with Air America in Laos for four years. He taught biology at LaFayette High School for 27 years and coached several sports.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Purvis; sons and daughters, Gus and Kathy Purvis, Raelynn and Mike Richard-son, Lee and Janet Purvis, Merrideth and Blaine Shirley, and Kyle Purvis; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at LaFayette Cemetery with Tony Tucker officiating.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Charlene Stoker, 67, LaFayette
Charlene Stoker of LaFayette died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. She was 67.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Stoker Sr.; son, Donald Stoker Jr.; brothers, Larry Hughes, Terry Hughes, Ricky Hughes, Tony Hughes, all of LaFayette; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Cemetery with Rev. Melvin Bridges officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Christine Taylor, 78, Chickamauga
Christine Barbara “GoGo” Turner Taylor of Chickamauga died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009. She was 78.
She was born in Anderson, S.C., to the late Sam and Annie Black Turner. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sing-ing and dancing. She was a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church in Dalton, and recently attended Ridgecrest Bap-tist Church in Fairview.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Jarvis; and brother, Clyde Turner.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Barbara and William Voyles Jr., of Chickamauga, Tom and Wanda Woodruff of Dalton, Sam Woodruff of Ringgold, Jimmy and Paula Woodruff; 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at United Memorial Gardens with minister Timothy Chastain offici-ating. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4-9 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, all day, and Monday, Feb. 9, prior to the service. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Asher Tucker, 82, LaFayette
Asher C. Tucker of LaFayette died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. He was 82.
Asher was born Nov. 15, 1926 to the late Azor and Martha Jane Crane Rucker. He was a member of New Begin-ning Baptist Church and pastored Bethlehem Baptist Church in Subligna.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Rucker; and two brothers, J.C. Tucker and Porter Tucker.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Linda Tucker of LaFayette, and Jackie and Donna Tucker of Rock Spring; two sisters, Lucille Hannah and Avelene Maxwell, both of Rome; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Randy Avans and Malcomb Harris officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 2-9 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 12, until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Michael Howard, Sam Tipton, Kenneth Kell, Randy Thompson, Billy Wood and Ryan Drennan. Honorary pallbearers: Neph-ews. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Friday, Feb. 6, 2009
Ruth Boyle, 87, NobleGladys Ruth Carter Boyle of Noble died Feb. 3, 2009. She was 87.
She was born Aug. 25, 1921 to Pascoe Monroe Carter (uncle Pat to the community) and Virgie Ella Sartain Carter. She graduated from Gordon Lee High School and attended North Georgia College. She began teaching school at age 19 at Bethel School in Noble, a one-room school with seven grades. After her marriage to Justin C. Boyle, she stayed at home to raise five sons, but returned to work as a public welfare worker in Walker County when the eldest started college. She attended night school and resumed teaching, graduating from the University of Chattanooga with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. In a few years, she finished her master’s in early childhood edu-cation at Berry College by attending night school. She taught school in Walker County for 20 years, primarily kin-dergarten.
She was interested in local history and genealogy and surely got that interest from her great-uncle, James A. Sartin (Uncle Sam), a brother to her grandfather, David Asbury Sartain. She was a member of the Walker County Historical Society for 30 years, serving as treasurer and on the newsletter committee, and was a member of Chickamauga Chapter UDC. She was a member of LaFayette First Church of God, where she served as organist for 35 years. She taught Sunday school, usually kindergarten, at LaFayette and Catlett First Church of God for more than 60 years. She attended LaFayette Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Boyle; and her parents and younger sister, Robbie Carter Hyde.
Survivors include a sister, Kathleen Carter Bell of Noble; five sons, Justin C. Boyle Jr. (Mary) of Nashville, Tenn., David Pat Boyle (Lem) of Noble and Atlanta, James Alfred Boyle (Roger) of Chattanooga, Tenn., William C. Boyle (Kathy) of Woodstock, and Clarence Timothy Boyle (Leissa) of Rossville; grandchildren, Alex Boyle, Susan Briley, M.D., Chuck Forester, Kevin Boyle, Steven Boyle, Lindsay Ruth Boyle, Laura Ashley Boyle; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; many cousins including her close first cousin, Jack Anderson (Margie).
Services: Friday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Presbyterian Church with Dr. Roger Martin and Dr. David Boyle officiating. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons, and Clayton Bell, Johnny Houston and Sonny Huggins. Memorials may be made to the Walker County Historical Society, 305 S. Duke St., LaFayette, Ga. 30728. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Wylie Marsh Sr., 74, LaFayette
Wylie Winston Marsh Sr. of LaFayette died Thursday, Feb. 5, at his residence. He was 74.
He was retired from Best Manufacturing Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Marsh and Mattie Carter Marsh.
Survivors include his loving family, his wife of 43 years, Sherard A. Allgood Marsh of Trion; sons, Wylie Winston (Tina) Marsh Jr. of LaFayette; three daughters, India (Ronnie) Shaw of Loganville, Eursla E. Marsh of LaFayette, Charlotte Hawkins of Cartersville; nine grandchildren, Elysjin, Sherrhea, William, Zachary, Allie, Darien, Caston, Zimari and Eulaya; two brothers, James (Melva) Marsh of Chickamauga, and twin Willie Marsh of Rome; one brother-in-law, Cleaophas Allgood of Fort Valley; sisters-in-law, Lorene Marsh, Clara Marsh of Noble, Eva Payne of LaFayette, Jurdie Minnis of Atlanta, and Chartis A. Rhodes of Minneapolis, Minn.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services: Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at Marsh Memorial Gardens, Noble Community, LaFayette, with Rev. William Stamper, Rev. Ken Carson, Rev. Harry Reeves and other ministers officiating. Pallbearers: Nephews. Flower bearers: Nieces. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 7. Online guestbook available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Posted Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009
Robert Allmon, 87, LaFayetteRobert Lewis Allmon of LaFayette died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 at a local nursing home. He was 87.
A lifelong resident of the LaFayette area, he was a former employee of Mount Vernon Mills, where he worked for more than 40 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He served during World War II and received the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, and pastored several churches in the tri-state area.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Shaw Allmon; parents, Joe and Mamie Floyd Allmon; grandson, Dereke Allmon.
Survivors include daughter, Carol Allmon of LaFayette; two sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Betty Allmon of East Ridge, Tenn., and Tim Allmon of LaFayette; sister, Sybil Hix of LaFayette; grandson, Jared Allmon of East Ridge; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. George Bussing officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 6, from 3-9 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 7, until service time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Betty Harris, 62, Rossville
Betty Sue Rice Harris of Rossville died Monday, Feb. 3, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 62.
She was born in Rossville and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker and the world’s best granny, mom and wife. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Dunlap, Tenn.
She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Rice; and a sister, Joyce Harris.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 44 years, Carl Harris of Rossville; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Jeri Harris of Dunlap; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Paul Heming of Rossville; two grandchildren, Grant Heming of Rossville, Alexandria Harris of Dunlap; her mother and stepfather, Ruth and Gene Hayes of Rossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vickey and Johnny Gudel of Hixson, Tenn., Janet and Dennis Wallace of Flintstone, Karen and Jerry Long of Rossville; several nieces, nephews, and special friends Beverly Holland and Reba Guffey.
Services: Friday, Feb. 6, at noon at the chapel with minister Tom Tucker officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, all day, and Friday morning, Feb. 6, until service time at the funeral home. Entombment: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. The family would also like to thank a special friend and caregiver Nurse Dionne and everyone on the South Team of Hospice of Chattanooga. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Edna Mathis, 91, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Edna C. Mathis of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at her residence. She was 91.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Kitchens.
Survivors include her daughters, Christine Freeman and Sue Smith, both of Chattanooga, and Mary Ray of Gaylesville, Ala.; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
Services: Friday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Randy Ray officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens East. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Alta Yates, 85, Ringgold
Alta Maxine Yates of Ringgold died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at a local hospital. She was 85.
She was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Alabama Highway, Ringgold. She was the most wonderful loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Richard and Billy Bradford; her loving husband of 59 years, Lloyd Yates, who was the founder of Yates Wrecker Service; daughter, Alta Leona (Missy) Yates; and grandson, Jason Yates.
Survivors include her sons, Donald R. (Bootsie) Yates, Lloyd Douglas Yates, Guy Porter Yates of Ringgold, and Gerald (Sandra) Yates of Atlanta; daughters, Jeannie Maxine (Dan) Bradford of Ringgold, Jennille (Jim) Jumper of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brothers, Harold (Bernice) Bradford of Ringgold, Edsel (Kathleen) Bradford of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters, Ernestine Gibson of Gainesville, Nancy (Raymond) Forester of Ringgold; grandchildren, Ryan Cawood, Misty Haney, Hunter Bradford, Bart Yates, Stacie Clark, Kacie Yates, Shannon Yates, Kristy Yates, Dakota Yates, Candy Yates James, and Britney Hicks Yates, Eric Yates, Steve Hillis, Scott Hillis, Stan Hillis, Starr Haney, Michael Yates, Mark Yates and Heather Yates; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Chuck Smith and Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 7769 Alabama Highway, Ringgold, Ga. 30736. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 6, from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009
Ronith Chastain, 62, ChickamaugaRonith Chastain of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. He was 62.
He was born in Pickens County and was a resident of Chickamauga for several years. He was a former employee of Shaw Industries — Plant 64 in Ringgold for more than 25 years. He attended New Friendship Baptist Church in Chickamauga and enjoyed mowing yards.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Chastain.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Dianne Clark Chastain; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Billy Mount Jr. of Chickamauga; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Vicki Chastain of LaFayette; mother, Wenell Prather Chastain of Jasper; sisters, Edith Carbine of Chickamauga, Maggie Jo Cain of Jasper; grandsons, Billy Mount III and Casey Mount, Eric and Cole Chastain; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with ministers Hoyt Williams and Wayne Casteel officiating. Burial: Grand Center Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 5-9 p.m., and Thursday morning, Feb. 5, prior to the service. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
William Jones, 61, East Ridge, Tenn.
William T. “Bill” Jones of East Ridge, Tenn., died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at his home. He was 61.
He was the son of the late Sam and Norma Jones and was a graduate of Chattanooga City High School and attended MTSU. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and of the Baptist faith. He was a member of East Ridge Lodge No. 755 F&AM, The Hard Hat Unit of Alhambra Shrine Temple, Park Lodge No. 75, Knights of Pythias, and American Legion Post No. 95.
Survivors include Shirley Smith Jones, and his faithful canine companion, “Nipper” Jones; and cousins, Charles W. (Karen) Jones, Tom (Peggie) Orton, James E. (Sheila) Jones, and Norma Jean Adams; an aunt and uncle, Charles E. and June Jones, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Memorial services: Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the chapel with Dr. John Wyatt officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church, 2645 Lafayette Road, Fort Ogle-thorpe, GA 30742, or Alhambra Shrine Transportation Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37421. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Boyce Lee, 76, Tunnel Hill
Boyce O’Neal Lee of Tunnel Hill died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at a local hospital. He was 76.
A resident of the Tunnel Hill area for the past 23 years, he was formerly of Pickens, S.C. He was a former employee of Dover Cylinder Head Service for 10 years, served four years in the U.S. Air Force, retired from the Army National Guard after 20 years of service, and was a member of the VFW Post No. 3679, and American Legion Post No. 40.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Maudean Lee McPherson.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Haas Lee of Tunnel Hill; son and daughter-in-law, William and Barbara Lee of Easley, S.C.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Mike Luzzi of New Haven, Conn., Shari Lee and Brian Nix of Pickens, S.C., Linda and Doug Isbell of Pickens, Lucinda and Tim Bernard of Jacksonville, N.H.; sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Earl Hester of Fort Oglethorpe; 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Friday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, S.C. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Voydean Mathis, 77, LaFayette
Voydean Mathis of LaFayette died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was 77.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Pearlie Fugatt Bailey; three sisters, Lillian Hix, Beatrice Posey and Faye McBride; two brothers, Clyde and Edward Bailey; grandson, Benji Brown.
Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law, Bernice and Ray Godbee of LaFayette, Brenda Gilliland of Calhoun, Jane and Bill Keith of LaFayette; two sisters, Betty Holderbaum of LaFayette, Ruby Snow of McMinnville, Tenn.; brother, Curtis Bailey of Summerville; seven grandsons, three granddaughters, 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randy Avans officiating. Burial: Summerville Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 5, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, from 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 7, until funeral time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Doris Painter, 77, LaFayette
Doris Lavern White Painter of LaFayette died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. She was 77.
She was born in Polk County, Tenn., to the late Jesse James and Mildred (Frazier) White. She retired from Candlewick Yarns after 23½ years of service, and attended Shield Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Sherman Donald Painter Jr.
Survivors include her sons, Charles Painter of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Chan Painter of Chickamauga; brothers, William “Bill” White and Ronald White, both of LaFayette; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Greg Spradlin officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4-9 p.m. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Thelma Peoples, 65, Rossville
Thelma Jo Peoples of Rossville died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. She was 65.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Floyd Ishmael and Thelma Louise (Fowler) Reed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan E. Denny; son, Herbert Peoples; brother, Wayne Reed; sisters, Sue Cope, Hattie Farris, Jerel Hendrick.
Survivors include her children, Louise McGowan of Rossville, Sherry Jeffery of Ringgold, Virginia Elliot of Chattanooga, Daryl Denny of Rossville; daughter-in-law, Lisa Peoples of Fort Oglethorpe; siblings, Gloria Cobb of Rock Spring, Cathy Phillips of East Ridge, Tenn., Tammy Wilson, Kim Foster, both of Hixson, Tenn., Billy Jo Compton of Ooltewah, Tenn., Floyd Reed, Archie Reed, both of East Ridge, Buddy Reed of Harrison, Tenn., Joe Reed of Hixson, Larry Reed of Dayton, Tenn.; grandchildren, James Peoples, Lisa Elliot, Daryl, Brandon Nunly, Mathew Denny, Eric, Erica Jeffery, Codey, Dustin Peoples, Rebecca McGowan; great-grandson, Eric Allen Jeffery Jr., and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Entombment: Calvary Gardens-Mausoleum. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 4, after 3 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 5, prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
Vivian Lane, 73, East Ridge, Tenn.Vivian Presswood Lane of East Ridge, Tenn., died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at her residence. She was 73.
She was a native of Ducktown, Tenn., and lived the past 50 years in East Ridge. She was a longtime member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, where she was active with the Funtime Band and the Faith Sunday school class. She retired from Pettway Oil Co. with 20 years of service, was a Girl Scout leader for many years, was a 1953 graduate of Ducktown High School, and a graduate of Tennessee Poly Technical Institute. She dearly loved her family and friends and she will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death be her parents, Maude Lee and Charlie Presswood; and brother, James Presswood.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James E. Lane; two daughters, Vicki Lane Hill (Gary) of Marietta, and Marcia Lane Wade (Danny) of Lawrenceville; four grandchildren, Benjamin Hill, Jessica Hill, Shelley Wade and Brittany Wade; sisters, Wanda Presswood Newman and Sue Presswood Buttram; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. David Clay officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcresthcapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Creek Road Baptist Church Building Fund at 1312 Spring Creek Road, East Ridge, Tenn., 37412. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Diana Morgan, 58, Rossville
Diana Paulette Bowers Morgan of Rossville died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 58.
She was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was a member of St. Elmo Avenue Baptist Church. She was employed for many years at the King’s Lodge.
She was preceded in death by her husband, B. Lamar Morgan.
Survivors include her stepson, Blair Morgan of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters, Shirley Bowling and Charlotte Wright of Chattanooga, Cassie Chancey of Harriman, Tenn., and Deborah Bowers of Greenville, Tenn.; brother, Claude W. Jones of Pekin, Ill.; sisters of her heart, Lynette, Kathy, Barbara and Cindy; and dear friend, Pat Crosslin; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at the chapel. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 3, and Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Monday, Feb. 2, 2009
Elnora Autullo, 84, LaFayetteElnora Blanche Autullo of LaFayette died Jan. 29, 2009. She was 84.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody A. Autullo.
Survivors include her daughters, Tonie M. Autullo of LaFayette, Yolanda R. Klatt of South Dakota, Cheryl (Mark) Jackson of Tennessee, Gary (Janet) Autullo of Florida, Carmen (Pattie) Autullo of Ohio; three sisters, two brothers, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jerry Dawson Sr., 52, Rossville
Jerry W. Dawson Sr. of Rossville died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at a local hospital. He was 52.
He was the former owner of the Stop and Shop in Rossville and East Ridge, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his brother, David Dawson.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Colleen Dawson; sons, Jerry Dawson Jr. (Christa) and Albert Dawson, both of Rossville; mother, Leolia Dawson of Redding, Calif.; brothers, Ed and Eddie Dawson, both of Redding, and Phillip Dawson of Groton, Conn.; sisters, Pauline St. Jean and Marjorie Garden of Redding, Beatrice Hodge of New London, Conn., Angel Dawson of Portland, Ore., and Judy Middleton of Dryden, Va.; two granddaughters, Olivia and Daisy Dawson; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Entombment: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Lottie Duncan, 84, Ringgold
Lottie Mae Duncan of Ringgold died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. She was 84.
She had lived in the North Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Duncan; and daughter, Peggy Duncan Brown.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and (Libby) Duncan of Rossville, and Roger and (Susan) Duncan of Ringgold; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and (Jack) Hughes of Ringgold, and Linda and (Bill) Cole of Chilhowee, Mo.; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Services: Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Clyde Painter officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 3, after 2 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 4, prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Charles Gilbert, 83, LaFayette
Charles Martin Gilbert of LaFayette died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009. He was 83.
He was born July 27, 1925. He was born and raised in LaFayette, and was the son of the late C.C. and Ellen Gilbert. He graduated from LaFayette High School in 1942. He achieved the status of Eagle Scout. His college years were interrupted by his services during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He attended Emory University at Oxford and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1948. He then returned home and went to work at The Bank of LaFayette for the next 60 years, until his death, most recently serving as chairman and vice chairman of the board.
In 1953, he married Lorraine Parker and they remained happily married for 43 years until her death in 1996. Throughout his banking career he was also very active in the civic affairs of the LaFayette area, participating in the LaFayette Little League, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Hutcheson Hospital Board, and the Lions Club, to name a few. He received the Distinguished Service Award form the LaFayette Chamber of Commerce and was honored by the Georgia Bankers Association for more than 50 years in banking. He was a member of LaFayette First Baptist Church for more than 70 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, woodworking and painting.
Survivors include a brother, Bob Gilbert of LaFayette; three children, Henry and Belva Gilbert of LaFayette, Anne and John Barnes of Canton, and George Gilbert of LaFayette; three grandchildren, Sarah and Burney Skates of Nashville, Tenn., Ellen Barnes and Pete Barnes of Canton; several nieces and nephews, and special caregivers, Betty and Willie Chamlee.
Graveside services: Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at the LaFayette City Cemetery with Dr. Todd Gaddis and Rev. Jim Sailors officiating. Visitation: Friday, Jan. 30, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Due to family illness, a memorial service will be held at a future date. Pallbearers: Dave Gilbert, Wade Gilbert, Belfield Carter, Kenneth Jackson, Pete Barnes and Burney Skates. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LaFayette First Baptist Church, 201 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga., 30728.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette
Catherine Haddock, 87, Ringgold
Catherine C. Haddock of Ringgold died Saturday, Jan. 31, at a local health care facility. She was 87.
She was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and was of the Baptist faith
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Calvin “J.C.” Haddock Jr.; and a son, Roy Haddock.
Survivors include a son, Jackie Haddock of East Ridge, Tenn.; and a daughter, Joy Reid of Ringgold; and two sisters, Frances Faulkner of Marietta, and Tena Gentry of Rossville; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services: Monday, Feb. 2, at noon at the funeral home with Rev. Kyle Taylor officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 1, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Clarence Hinds, 66, Ringgold
Clarence “Gene” Eugene Hinds of Ringgold died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at a local hospital. He was 66.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia and Chattanooga area, he was a former employee of Felton’s Clutch and was of the Baptist faith.
He proceeded in death by his parents, Clifford and Katherine Brown Hinds; and sister, Judy Stallcup.
Survivors include four children, Gina Thomason, Catherine Khottavong, Kristy Hill and Gary Hinds, all of Tunnel Hill; three brothers, Jack Hinds of Michigan, Charles Hinds of Houston, Texas, and Bobby Hinds of Ringgold; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Jan. 30, from 3-9 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 31, all day, at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Margaret Holcombe, 100, Ringgold
Margaret Thomas Holcombe of Ringgold died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at her residence. She was 100.
She celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 19. She was retired from General Telephone Co. in Richmond, Ill., and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ringgold.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde L. Holcombe; daughters, Yvonne Williams and Kathy Marie Holcombe; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Woodell of Ringgold; sons, Walter Holcombe of Chickamauga, and Mike Holcombe of Ringgold; 18 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Chuck Smith and Rev. Alvin Cummings officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gar-dens, Ringgold. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 31, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Alma Jennings, 63, Rossville
Alma Ruth Brazzell Jennings of Rossville died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. She was 63.
She was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and attended Chattanooga Valley Church of God. She was previously employed with Hutcheson Medical Center as a Nurse Tech for more than 19 years and was a devoted wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Cleo Koger Brazzell; and one stepson, Billy Jennings.
Survivors include her loving husband, Cecil L. Jennings Jr. of Rossville; three children, Cheryl Annette Jones and Anthony Ladon Wheeler, both of Rossville, and Kimberly Gaye Perkins of Ringgold; two stepdaughters, Sandra Weaver and Reba Miller, both of Hixson, Tenn.; brother, Doyle Brazzell; two sisters, Ethel Richardson and Nadine Murray, all of Rossville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with Rev. Jon Weaver officiating. Entombment: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 31, after 5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 1, prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Bobby Loach, 65, Rossville
Bobby Eugene “Gene” Loach of Rossville died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. He was 65.
Graveside services: Monday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. at the chapel. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 2, after 11 a.m.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Virgil Moore Jr., 39, LaFayette
Virgil (Chris) Moore Jr. of LaFayette died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. He was 39.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil “Buddy” Moore.
Survivors include his mother, Linda White Moore of LaFayette; son, Jacob Moore of LaFayette; stepson and wife, Joshua and Amanda Bailey of LaFayette; sister, Angie Moore Hughes of LaFayette; granddaughter, Kenleigh Bailey of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 1, at 4:30 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Melvin Bridges and Rev. Denny Stoker officiating. Pallbearers: Jeff Sharp, Josh Bailey, Brian White, John Hughes, Steven Beason, Gregg Maddox, Tyler Hughes, Frankie Beason. Honorary pallbearers: Gene Mitchell, Freddie Mitchell and Ronnie Howard. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 31, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Paul Rogers, 72, Rossville
Paul Edward Rogers of Rossville died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at his residence. He was 72.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia and Chattanooga area, he was a former employee of Chattanooga Glass Co., where he worked for more than 33 years. He attended Victory Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Donald E. Rogers Jr.; parents, Blaine Rogers Sr., and Nell Martin Rogers; sister, Dean Correll; and two brothers, Martin F. Rogers, and Blaine Rogers Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years; Doris Carter Rogers of Rossville; son and daughter-in-law, Donald E. Rogers Sr., and Tina Rogers of Ringgold; daughter, Jan Rogers of Fort Oglethorpe; brother, Earl Rogers of Riverside, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jamie Ford of Ringgold, Kristen Burcham of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Haley Carhart of Fort Oglethorpe; one great-grandchild, Tristan Ford of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. at the chapel. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 31, after 5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 1, all day at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Martha Surrett, 87, LaFayette
Martha (Mammaw) Surrett of LaFayette died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2009. She was 87.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Archie Montgomery; mother, Nettie Elizabeth Helton Montgomery; husband, Allen (Sorghum) Surrett; sister, Alma Hawkins; and brother, Bill Montgomery.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Mary (Eddy) Gilreath of Chickamauga, Ginger (the late Bill) Lively of Meansville, Carolyn (Billy) Bradley of LaFayette; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe (Emily) Cauthen of LaFayette, Michael (Jo Ann) Surrett of LaFayette, Bill (Carol) Cauthen of Hyannis, Mass.; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Church of God with Rev. Gary Bruce and Rev. Garry Howell officiating. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Pallbearers: Aaron Green, Larry Timmons, Malcolm Pickle Sr., Tim “Burger” Powell, Casey King and Kendall Sosebee. Honorary pall-bearers: LaFayette Church of God senior adult ministries. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Patsy Tucker, 71, LaFayette
Patsy Tucker of LaFayette died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. She was 71.
Survivors include her husband, Ollie Tucker; daughters and son-in-law, Tammy and Ricky Ball, Michelle and Robert Franks; brothers and sis-ters-in-law, Charles Rhudy, Greg and Donna Rhudy, Darrell and Donna Rhudy, all of LaFayette; brother-in-law, Ken and his wife Gayle Tucker of Menlo; grandchildren, Danielle and Chris Humphrey of Summerville, Toby and Sarah Ball of Rome, Jessica, Lauren and Alex Franks of LaFayette; great-grandchild, Allee Marie Humphrey; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. C.F. Strickland officiating. Pallbearers: Toby Ball, Chris Humphrey, Alex Franks, Andy Rhudy, Tyler Rhudy and Corey Rhudy. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 1, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jeanette Vincent, 68, Old Fort, Tenn.
Jeanette Phelps Vincent of Old Fort, Tenn., died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. She was 68.
She was born in Morgantown, Ky., to the late John Estile an
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