Obituaries, September 1-15, 2010
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Posted Friday, September 3, 2010
Charles H. “Chuck” Gilbert, 67, Rossville
Charles H. “Chuck” Gilbert of Rossville died Wednesay, Sept. 1, 2010, in Lexington, Ky. He was 67.
He was retired from the U. S. Air Force with 23 and a half years of service. Mr. Gilbert was a member of the Frawley Road Baptist Church. He was a member of the Rossville Masonic Lodge #397, the Alhambra Temple, VFW, where he was Paster Commandor at Post #3679, member of the American Legion Post #40, and a life member of the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter #203.
Survivors include wife, Priscilla Long Gilbert; sons, Larry (Sandy) Gilbert of Calhoun and Mike (Sherri) Gilbert of Moreno Valley, Calif.; stepdaughters, Lanette Murphy of East Ridge and Sondra (Nathan) Portwood of Ringgold, and mother, Orzell Foster Gilbert.
Funeral services: Friday, Sept. 3, at noon at Frawley Road Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Burial: National Cemetery with full military honors. Masonic services: Thursday, Sept. 2, at the parlor at 8 p.m., conducted by the Rossville Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Frawley Road Baptist Church. The body will lie in state at the church Friday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Robert Eugene Cleckler, 71, LaFayette
Robert Eugene Cleckler of LaFayette died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was 71.
He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 49 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, DeForest Cleckler Jr. and Mary Esther Scoggins Cleckler.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sandra Johnson Cleckler of LaFayette; daughter, Andrea Cleckler of Chickamauga; brother, Thomas Cleckler of Adairsville; aunt, Emma Jean Woods Scoggins; uncle, William Fred Scoggins Jr., and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial service: Sunday, Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 547 Roadrunner Blvd., (LaFayette Bypass) LaFayette, with David Dixon officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses to further the worldwide work. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Joseph (Joe) Donald Fulmer, 64, LaFayette
Joseph (Joe) Donald Fulmer of LaFayette died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. He was 64.
He was a lifelong resident of LaFayette and was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after 43 years of service. During his retirement years, he enjoyed serving his community by working at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home and substitute teaching in area elementary schools. He was an active member and deacon of First Baptist Church of LaFayette. He loved to hunt, fish, play golf and spend time on his farm, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louin and Bonnie Tucker Fulmer.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Marilyn Harness Fulmer; children, Cindy and Tommy Langford; grandchildren, Laura McKinley, Emma Pierce and Thomas Grant Langford, all of LaFayette; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Georgene Fulmer of Manning, S.C., and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of LaFayette with Todd Gaddis and Rev. Ken Waddell officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bud Chapman, Glenn Clark, Jimmy Ford, Doug Hegwood, Bob Hood, Max Morrison, Nick Perkins and Guy Pope. Honorary pallbearers: the deacons of First Baptist Church, members of the Dannis Hood Sunday school class, co-workers and retirees of the Georgia Department of Transportation, and employees of Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of LaFayette’s Enhance the Vision/Baptistry Fund, 201 North Main St., LaFayette, Ga. 30728. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Martha S. Cawthorne Rhea, 81, East Ridge
Martha S. Cawthorne Rhea of East Ridge died Thursday, Sept. 02, 2010. She was 81.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area and was a 1948 graduate of Central High School. She retired in 1992 from the late Dr. Deene R. Leventhal’s office as a dental assistant with over 30 years of service. She also worked for the Department of Labor North Georgia Unit in Ft. Oglethorpe, and was a member of the McFarland United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce T. and Ruby M. Shepard; four sisters; and one brother.
Survivors include her husband, J. Walter Rhea; son, Bruce D. (Malinda) Cawthorne of Cumming; two daughters, Lynne Cawthorne of Chickamauga and Cindy (Sam) Payne of Rossville; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Cherry of Cumming and Ellyn Payne of Rossville; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sharron Cockrell, Jacquelyn Chestnutt, Beth Thomas, Hayley Doss and Yulonda Taylor for their special love and care during her illness.
Funeral services: Sunday. Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jim Gennoe officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Countryside Hospice at 106 Pearl St. LaFayette, Ga. 30728. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, Sept. 6, at 10:30a.m. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Robert Stephen Simpson, 61, Ringgold
Robert Stephen Simpson of Ringgold died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. He was 61.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area and was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping and going to Panama City Beach, and was blessed with a football scholarship to the University of Georgia where he obtained his doctoral degree. More recently he had been manager and owner of Sherwood Forest Mobile Homes for more than 20 years, and will be remembered as a wonderful coach for youth basketball and softball for over 12 years, especially with the Vipers and Lighting softball teams.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Reba Simpson, and one brother, Richard Simpson.
Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda Simpson of Ringgold; daughter, Winter Simpson of Ringgold; sister and brother-in-law, Ann (Bobby) Persinger of Rossville; two nephews, David and Tim Persinger; several grand-nieces and –nephews, and numerous friends.
Funeral services: Sunday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Rob Borders officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, after 5 p.m., all day Saturday, Sept. 4, and prior to the service on Sunday, Sept. 5, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Robert Anderson “Bob” Bowman, 78, Summerville, S.C.
Robert Anderson “Bob” Bowman of Summerville, S.C. died Aug 20, 2010. He was 78.
Born in Chattanooga to William A. Bowman and Emma Johnson Bowman, Bob graduated from Trident Technical College. He served in the USAF during the Cold War, and retired honorably with the rank of Master Sergeant.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Bowman, and a sister, Lena Knight, both of LaFayette.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie Lee Hudson Bowman of Summerville, S.C.; four sons, William A. Bowman of Seattle, Wash., Richard G. Epps of Union, Ohio, Michael C. Epps of North Charleston, S.C., and Albert J. Epps of Summerville, S.C.; one daughter; Linda E. Kalameja of Hanahan, S.C.; one brother, Frank Bowman of Ft. McCoy, Fla.; and one sister, Mary Louise McGill of LaFayette; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial: Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetary with full military honors. Memorial donations can be made to Thornwell Home for Children Endowment Fund P.O. Box 409, Clinton, S.C., 29325-0409.
Nelda Jean Long Smith, 64, Ringgold
Nelda Jean Long Smith of Ringgold died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. She was 64.
She was born May 27, 1946 to the late Bill and Bonnie Long in Dalton. She loved working in her flowers, fishing and caring for others.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James N. Smith.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in–law, Leann and Shawn Brown of Chickamauga, Kelli and John Cochran of Ringgold and Kristy Smith of Ringgold; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Ann Smith of Rossville; brothers, Milburn and Charlie Long, both of Ringgold; three grandchildren, Kaylee Brown and Sky and Cody Cochran.
Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tommy Ridley officiating. Burial: New Hope Baptist Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Thursday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Charles H. “Chuck” Gilbert, 67, Rossville
Charles H. “Chuck” Gilbert of Rossville died Wednesay, Sept. 1, 2010, in Lexington, Ky. He was 67.
He was retired from the U. S. Air Force with 23 and a half years of service. Mr. Gilbert was a member of the Frawley Road Baptist Church. He was a member of the Rossville Masonic Lodge #397, the Alhambra Temple, VFW, where he was Paster Commandor at Post #3679, member of the American Legion Post #40, and a life member of the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter #203.
Survivors include wife, Priscilla Long Gilbert; sons, Larry (Sandy) Gilbert of Calhoun and Mike (Sherri) Gilbert of Moreno Valley, Calif.; stepdaughters, Lanette Murphy of East Ridge and Sondra (Nathan) Portwood of Ringgold, and mother, Orzell Foster Gilbert.
Funeral services: Friday, Sept. 3, at noon at Frawley Road Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Burial: National Cemetery with full military honors. Masonic services: Thursday, Sept. 2, at the parlor at 8 p.m., conducted by the Rossville Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Frawley Road Baptist Church. The body will lie in state at the church Friday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Robert Eugene Cleckler, 71, LaFayette
Robert Eugene Cleckler of LaFayette died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was 71.
He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 49 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, DeForest Cleckler Jr. and Mary Esther Scoggins Cleckler.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sandra Johnson Cleckler of LaFayette; daughter, Andrea Cleckler of Chickamauga; brother, Thomas Cleckler of Adairsville; aunt, Emma Jean Woods Scoggins; uncle, William Fred Scoggins Jr., and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial service: Sunday, Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 547 Roadrunner Blvd., (LaFayette Bypass) LaFayette, with David Dixon officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses to further the worldwide work. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Joseph (Joe) Donald Fulmer, 64, LaFayette
Joseph (Joe) Donald Fulmer of LaFayette died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. He was 64.
He was a lifelong resident of LaFayette and was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after 43 years of service. During his retirement years, he enjoyed serving his community by working at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home and substitute teaching in area elementary schools. He was an active member and deacon of First Baptist Church of LaFayette. He loved to hunt, fish, play golf and spend time on his farm, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louin and Bonnie Tucker Fulmer.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Marilyn Harness Fulmer; children, Cindy and Tommy Langford; grandchildren, Laura McKinley, Emma Pierce and Thomas Grant Langford, all of LaFayette; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Georgene Fulmer of Manning, S.C., and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of LaFayette with Todd Gaddis and Rev. Ken Waddell officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bud Chapman, Glenn Clark, Jimmy Ford, Doug Hegwood, Bob Hood, Max Morrison, Nick Perkins and Guy Pope. Honorary pallbearers: the deacons of First Baptist Church, members of the Dannis Hood Sunday school class, co-workers and retirees of the Georgia Department of Transportation, and employees of Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of LaFayette’s Enhance the Vision/Baptistry Fund, 201 North Main St., LaFayette, Ga. 30728. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Martha S. Cawthorne Rhea, 81, East Ridge
Martha S. Cawthorne Rhea of East Ridge died Thursday, Sept. 02, 2010. She was 81.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area and was a 1948 graduate of Central High School. She retired in 1992 from the late Dr. Deene R. Leventhal’s office as a dental assistant with over 30 years of service. She also worked for the Department of Labor North Georgia Unit in Ft. Oglethorpe, and was a member of the McFarland United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce T. and Ruby M. Shepard; four sisters; and one brother.
Survivors include her husband, J. Walter Rhea; son, Bruce D. (Malinda) Cawthorne of Cumming; two daughters, Lynne Cawthorne of Chickamauga and Cindy (Sam) Payne of Rossville; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Cherry of Cumming and Ellyn Payne of Rossville; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sharron Cockrell, Jacquelyn Chestnutt, Beth Thomas, Hayley Doss and Yulonda Taylor for their special love and care during her illness.
Funeral services: Sunday. Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jim Gennoe officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Countryside Hospice at 106 Pearl St. LaFayette, Ga. 30728. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, Sept. 6, at 10:30a.m. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Robert Stephen Simpson, 61, Ringgold
Robert Stephen Simpson of Ringgold died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. He was 61.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area and was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping and going to Panama City Beach, and was blessed with a football scholarship to the University of Georgia where he obtained his doctoral degree. More recently he had been manager and owner of Sherwood Forest Mobile Homes for more than 20 years, and will be remembered as a wonderful coach for youth basketball and softball for over 12 years, especially with the Vipers and Lighting softball teams.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Reba Simpson, and one brother, Richard Simpson.
Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda Simpson of Ringgold; daughter, Winter Simpson of Ringgold; sister and brother-in-law, Ann (Bobby) Persinger of Rossville; two nephews, David and Tim Persinger; several grand-nieces and –nephews, and numerous friends.
Funeral services: Sunday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Rob Borders officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, after 5 p.m., all day Saturday, Sept. 4, and prior to the service on Sunday, Sept. 5, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Robert Anderson “Bob” Bowman, 78, Summerville, S.C.
Robert Anderson “Bob” Bowman of Summerville, S.C. died Aug 20, 2010. He was 78.
Born in Chattanooga to William A. Bowman and Emma Johnson Bowman, Bob graduated from Trident Technical College. He served in the USAF during the Cold War, and retired honorably with the rank of Master Sergeant.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Bowman, and a sister, Lena Knight, both of LaFayette.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie Lee Hudson Bowman of Summerville, S.C.; four sons, William A. Bowman of Seattle, Wash., Richard G. Epps of Union, Ohio, Michael C. Epps of North Charleston, S.C., and Albert J. Epps of Summerville, S.C.; one daughter; Linda E. Kalameja of Hanahan, S.C.; one brother, Frank Bowman of Ft. McCoy, Fla.; and one sister, Mary Louise McGill of LaFayette; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial: Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetary with full military honors. Memorial donations can be made to Thornwell Home for Children Endowment Fund P.O. Box 409, Clinton, S.C., 29325-0409.
Nelda Jean Long Smith, 64, Ringgold
Nelda Jean Long Smith of Ringgold died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. She was 64.
She was born May 27, 1946 to the late Bill and Bonnie Long in Dalton. She loved working in her flowers, fishing and caring for others.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James N. Smith.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in–law, Leann and Shawn Brown of Chickamauga, Kelli and John Cochran of Ringgold and Kristy Smith of Ringgold; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Ann Smith of Rossville; brothers, Milburn and Charlie Long, both of Ringgold; three grandchildren, Kaylee Brown and Sky and Cody Cochran.
Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tommy Ridley officiating. Burial: New Hope Baptist Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Thursday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Calhoun police arrest man for defacing buildings
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According to Calhoun police chief Garry Moss:
The Calhoun Special Operations Division arrested Ivan Heberto Reyna, 20, of 109 Riverview Drive, Calhoun.
The investigation stems from Reyna utilizing spray paint and markers to deface private, commercial and government buildings throughout the City of Calhoun.
Reyna is facing more than 10 counts of criminal damage to property and numerous other charges associated with the defacing of properties.
Read more: Calhoun Times - Calhoun Police arrest man for defacing buildings
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« terk187 wrote on Friday, Sep 03 at 12:00 PM »
Read this... http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-11th-circuit/1491226.html
Farm Bureau compiling directories for hay, poultry litter and beekeepers
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The Catoosa County Farm Bureau invites all of its members with hay, poultry litter or bee pollination services to submit applications to be included in these directories.
“These directories give farmers the chance to advertise statewide the hay or poultry litter they have for sale and helps farmers looking for hay or litter locate a source,” said Bernard Sims, Catoosa County Farm Bureau president. “The pollination directory will help farmers who need bees to pollinate their crops or orchards locate beekeepers willing to rent their hives.”
The directories are scheduled to be printed in late November and will be distributed statewide through county Farm Bureau offices, county Cooperative Extension offices, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and the annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. The directories will also be posted on the GFB website.
Application forms for both directories are available at the Catoosa County Farm Bureau office. Oct. 29 is the deadline to submit an application for each directory. Producers should complete the form and send it to the Georgia Farm Bureau office in Macon with a check for $10 for each listing. Checks should be made payable to Georgia Farm Bureau.
For more information contact the Catoosa County Farm Bureau office at 706-937-2000.
About Georgia Farm Bureau
Founded in 1937, Georgia Farm Bureau is the largest general farm organization in the state. Its volunteer members actively participate in local, district and state activities that promote agriculture awareness to their non-farming neighbors. GFB also has 20 commodity advisory committees that give the organization input on issues pertinent to the major commodities grown in Georgia.
« terk187 wrote on Friday, Sep 03 at 11:47 AM »
Dade County Sheriff... NOT Chattanooga County Sheriff.
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