Ronnie Lee Dickerson, 48, Chickamauga

Ronnie Lee Dickerson of Chickamauga died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 48.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area where he was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Rossville. He received his HVAC and Welding degrees from Walker Tech and went on to pursue a career in building maintenance. His passions in life were his family, fishing, camping, gardening, and building things.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Dickerson.

Survivors include his wife, DeLisa Curl Dickerson; mother, Dean Dickerson of Trenton; brother, Randy (Devon) Dickerson of Bryant, Ala.; sisters, Linda (Mark Roland) Dickerson of Marietta, Lisa Dickerson of Trenton; and several nephews; great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and family.

Funeral services: Saturday, June 16, at 11a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Tracy Brinson and Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Lake Hills Memorial Gardens, Trenton. Visitation: Friday, June 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Lulabel Dietz Brown, 90, Ringgold

Lulabel Dietz Brown of Ringgold died Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was 90.

She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of Clearview Baptist Church. She was completely devoted to her family and was a foster parent for numerous children throughout the years. She enjoyed reading and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Billy” Brown, Sr.

Survivors include her son, Charles Brown, Jr.; two daughters, Crystal Anne Brown and Karen Hall, all of Ringgold; seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and numerous foster children.

Funeral service: Saturday, June 16, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Dietz Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, June 15, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Clearview Baptist Church, 2183 Dietz Road, Ringgold GA 30736 (706) 861-3430 or the Humane Society of Chattanooga, 212 North Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, TN. 37404.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Judy Morris Lowe, 74, Ft. Oglethorpe

Judy Morris Lowe formerly of Chattanooga and Ft. Oglethorpe died June 15, 2012, in Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. She was 74.

She was a longtime member of Duncan Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Earl Morris and Francis Lois Bass Morris.

Survivors incldue her loving husband of 56 years, Charles W. Lowe; children, Lisa (Robert Karl) Mitchum of Huntsville, Ala., Martha (Gary) Lavender of Birmingham, Ala., Karen (Marty) Lawson of Lexington Park, Md., Christopher (Karen) Lowe of Ringgold; brother, Jerry M. Morris of Chickamauga; sister, Debbye Morris Thrasher of Pleasureville, Ky; eight grandchildren, Joshua (Lindsay) Burroughs, Ryan Burroughs, Meredith Barbee, all of Huntsville, Ala., Brandon and Nicholas Lowe of Ringgold, Marissa and Ashley Lavender, Huntsville of Ala., Kayla Lawson, U.S. Navy; and her first great-grandchild, Liam Burroughs of Huntsville, Ala.

Funeral services: Monday, June 18, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jeff Jackson officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, June 17, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Dennis Murl Snyder, 61, Apsion

Dennis Murl Snyder of Apison died Thursday June 14, 2012. He was 61.

He had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of his life and was employed with Qualls Masonry for more than 20 years. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and loved sports, was an avid Vols fan and Jeff Gordon fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Hazel Snyder.

Survivors include his three children, Donna Groce of Fort Oglethorpe, Dennis Snyder, Jr. of Dalton, and Kimberly Snyder of Chattanooga, Tenn; brother, Dewey “Buddy” Snyder of Apison, Tenn.; three sisters, Joyce Davis of Apison, Tenn., Velma Rogers of Fort Oglethorpe and Wanda Floyd of Rossville; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; best friend, Mitchell Qualls and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, June 18, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Saturday, June 16, after 3 p.m., all day Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Wanda Dawn Proctor, Rossville

Wanda Dawn Proctor of Rossville died Monday, June 11, 2012, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Walker County and member of Shields Baptist Church in Chickamauga. She was a 1969 graduate of Rossville High School. She was a devoted pastor’s wife, loving mother and devoted grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold T. Foster and a brother, Dale Foster.

Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, Rev. Bill Proctor; daughters, Angie (Marty) Phillips of Rock Spring, Victoria Lynn Proctor of Rossville; brother, Gene (Carolyn) Foster of Rossville; two sisters, Marilyn (Lindsey) Knight of New Bern, N.C., Gay (Floyd) Amburn of Hixson, Tenn.; devoted cousin, Elaine Proctor; and was a devoted Mamaw to Haley and Leigh Anne Phillips; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Thursday, June 14, at noon in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, with Rev. Bill Proctor and Rev. Bobby Ballew officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, June 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Honorary pallbearers will be area pastors.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Gerald Max Chambers, 70 Chattanooga

Gerald Max Chambers of Chattanooga died Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was 70.

He was born in Crossville, Ala., to the late Jeannie W. and Lutealia Jarmon Chambers and moved to the Chattanooga area in 1961. He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Ingles after 25 yrs. in 2010. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gwinell Bowling.

Survivors include his wife of 10 yrs, Shirley Chambers; daughters, Karen McGrath(Randy) of Soddy Daisy, Sharon Chambers of Chattanooga, and Alisha Whalen(Joe) of Hixson; son, Evan Whited(Kristina) of Bryant, Ala.; sisters, Jean Buckalew Andrews of Pensacola, Fla., Hellen Marshall of Molino, Fla., Marie Wheeler of Ringgold, and Sandra Chambers of Dallas; brothers, Thomas Chambers of Crossville, Ala., Kenneth David Chambers of Powder Springs and Glenn Chambers of Trussville, Ala.; grandchildren, Devan Gilbert (Ethan), Taylor Whited, Alexis Whited, Brandon McGrath, and Holly McGrath; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, June 16, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. David Crane, Bro. Sam Whited, and Bro. Joe Davis officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memorial Gardens-South. Visitation: Thursday, June 14, after 5 p.m., Friday, June 15 after 11 a.m. and prior to the service on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or www.cancer.org.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.

Ronald David Barnes, 70, Ringgold

Ronald David Barnes of Ringgold died June 13, 2012, at his home. He was 70.

He was the son of the late Robert “ Bob” and Betty Barnes. He lived and worked most of his life in and around Ringgold, and retired from Color Spectrum in LaFayette. He had also worked in the textile industry in Ringgold, Dalton, and LaFayette and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a loving husband and a good man and he will be missed. He was preceded in death by sisters, Irene, Grace and Margie Barnes, Marie Mathis; brothers, Henry and Robert “Sonny” Barnes; and beloved granddaughter, Jennifer Nowatny Barnes.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Linda Barnes; daughters, Patty Ann Cranfield and Cynthia Stinnett; son, David Wayne Barnes; brother, Lester Barnes; sister, Doris Morgan; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, June 16, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. David Sampson officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, June 15, from 1-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Walter Boehm Birth Defect Center, 975 E. Third St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37403.

Special thanks for all those who helped care for David including his family, doctors and nurses at Erlanger and Hospice of Chattanooga.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Lois Lee Moore, 74, Chattanooga

Lois Lee Moore of Chattanooga died Tuesday, June 5, 2012. She was 74.

Graveside service: Wednesday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at Colfer Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Mary Mildred White Arp, 93, Rossville

Mary Mildred White Arp of Rossville died Sunday, June 10, 2012, in a local hospital. She was 93.

She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was a member of Wallaceville Baptist Church.

She was the daughter of the late James Carter and Myra Hall White, and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Arp and brother, Denver White.

Survivors include her children, Caroline Arp, Lamar (Joyce) Arp, all of Rossville; Sam (Nancy) Arp of Chickamauga, and Earl (Sandy) Arp of Ringgold; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Wednesday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Fred Pursley and Rev. Michael Smith officiating.

Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, June 12, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Thomas Ardell Dunn, 85, Ringgold

Thomas Ardell Dunn of Ringgold died Monday, June 11, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 85.

He was a native of Chattanooga and had lived in Dade County, Fla., for more than 50 years before moving to Ringgold 25 years ago. He was a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church where he attended the Friendship Class. He was a member of the Masons and Shriners. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Hussey.

Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Phyllis Cline Dunn; daughters, Brenda Casey of Silver Creek, Sherry Novack of Fla.; ten grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to nephew, Mike Jones.

Funeral service: Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, with Rev. Dennis Flaugher and Rev. Genevieve DeHoog. Burial will be private. Visitation: Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the church.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Class.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Brainerd United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37411.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Inez Morgan, 92, Rossville

Inez Morgan of Rossville died Friday, June 8, 2012. She was 92.

She was a longtime resident of north Georgia. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and was the owner/operator of Morgan’s Beauty Shop for over 40 years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryce C. Morgan and a son, Mike Morgan.

Survivors include her daughter, Billie Morgan Barry of Birmingham, Ala.; son, Darrell (Frankie) Morgan of Ringgold; three brothers, Don Brock of Harrison, Charles Brock of Ocala, Fla., and Tommy Brock of Dandridge, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Stan Barry, Mark Barry, Chris Morgan, Sherri Kimes, Adam Morgan and Aaron Morgan; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, June 12, at noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Sampson officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, June 12, from 11 a.m.-noon at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Stan Barry, Mark Barry, Chris Morgan, Aaron Morgan, Adam Morgan, John Barry, Bryant Barry and William Barry.

The family would like to thank Dr. John McCarley, Dr. David Wendt and their staff for several years of quality care and also to Hospice of Chattanooga and nurse, Dionne Wade-Evans, for their excellent care and kindness. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37416.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Huie Frances Smith Nichols Krauhs, 64, Rossville

Huie Frances Smith Nichols Krauhs of Rossville died Wednesday June 6, 2012. She was 64.

A lifelong resident of the Catoosa County area, she was a former employee of Mohawk Industries and attended North Whitfield Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James “Frank” Nichols; parents, George and Cora Mitchell Smith; brother, Danny Wayne Smith; and grandson, Kyle Dewayne Hill.

Survivors include her four daughters, Elisa (Wayne) Swindle of Pikeville, Tenn., Vickie (Billy) Blakemore of Rossville, Wanda Hughes of LaFayette, and Sara (JoJo) Boyd of Rossville; six sisters, Shirley Blakely, Charlotte Green, Nancy Brown, Linda Henslee, Debbie Nichols and Elaine Cohen; four brothers, Paul Smith, George Smith Jr., Lonnie Smith and James Smith; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Saturday, June 9, at 3:30 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Saturday, June 9, from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home for funeral expenses.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia.

Ronda Lynn Langford Johnson, 32, Chickamauga

Ronda Lynn Langford Johnson of Chickamauga died Thursday, June 7, 2012. She was 32.

She was a 1998 graduate of Ridgeland High School where she received 2-Time All American Honors in Cheerleading, and later went to University Tennessee of Chattanooga as a cheerleader. She was baptized at Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church in Rossville, and was a loving mother and wife.

Survivors include her husband, Lebron Johnson; son, Holland Jerry Johnson both of Chickamauga; parents, Jerry and Phyllis Langford of Rossville; siblings, Cindy (Joe) Goodson, Vickie (Robert) Strickland all of Rossville, John (Janet) Duran of Chickamauga, Tony (Toni) Langford of Colorado, Jerry (Jennifer) Langford of California, Michael (Jean) Langford of Colorado, Brad (Jessica) Langford of Rossville; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, June 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Pastor Shane Robinson officiating. Visitation: Sunday, June 10, from 3-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Gateway Bank in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia c/o Holland Jerry Johnson Education Fund.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Lucile Callahan Jeffress Sartin, 95, Rossville

Lucile Callahan Jeffress Sartin of Rossville died Friday, June 8, 2012. She was 95.

She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and Rossville where she retired from Memorial Hospital and was a member of Delray Baptist Church. Her passions in life were playing the piano and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Jeffress; son, David Jeffress; step-daughter, Barbara (Jeffress) Page; parents, Gabriel Rodulphus "Roe" and Dora (Wyatt) Callahan; brothers, Earl and Edd Callahan; and sisters, Gladys (Callahan) Bevis and Mary Ellen (Callahan) Hixson.

Survivors include her son, Terry (Shirley) Jeffress of Rossville; daughters, Peggy Brown of Rossville and Susan Dame of Rock Spring; twelve grandchildren, Randy (Sharon) Stephenson of Smyrna, Tenn., Nikki Lynn (R.D.) Herring of Bean Station, Tenn., Nancy (David) Narwood of Gadsen, S.C., Danny (Karen) Brown of Ringgold, Scott and Tony Brown of Rossville, Johnny Jeffress of Ringgold, Elisa Ramey of Rossville, Constance Rockholt of Chattanooga, Candice Lewis of Ft. Oglethorpe, Angela (David) Davis of Soddy, Tenn. and Andrew Wyatt (Tasha) Dame of Dacula; sixteen great-grand children; thirteen great-great grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, June 12, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Shad Smith officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park

Visitation: Sunday, June 10, from 2-8 p.m. and Monday from 3-8p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Betty A. Steele, 74

Betty A. Steele died Friday, June 8, 2012, in a local healthcare facility. She was 74.

Born November 11, 1937. She was a graduate of Central High School and Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, Tenn. She was employed by Rossville Companies nearly forty years serving as Quality Assurance Manager for upholstery textiles where she was a member of the ASTM Society and Joint Industry Fabric Committee for many years. Her last years of employment for the Tennessee Department of Safety as a drivers license examiner was her calling as she enjoyed serving the public alongside coworkers and management. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lilah Belle (Brooks) and Roy Edmond Rogers, ex-husband, Walter Lee Steele and daughter, Dianna Francis Steele.

Survivors include her children, Walter Dewayne Steele, Roy Lee and Brenda Susan (Thurman) Steele, Donna Annette (Steele) and Steven Kelly Davidson; grandchildren, Mindy Michelle (Steele) and Jonathon Couch, Allison Danielle (Steele) and Aaron Tennessee Benson, Tyler William Steele, Clinton Thomas and Joshua Carter Davidson; great-grandchildren, Logan and Hudson Couch, Reese Jane and Knox Lee Benson; brother, Murphy Edmond and Gloria Marie (Thibodaux) Rogers; sisters, Peggy Ann (Rogers) and Charles Hicks and Linda Kaye Rogers; nephews, David and Shelia Hicks and Jimmy and Theresa Hicks; aunt Elizabeth (Hickman) Rogers and cousins, Johnny, James and Debra(Masterson) Rogers.

Funeral services: Tuesday, June 12, at noon in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Keith McCleod officiating. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, June 11, from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Bettye Jewell Leonard, 80, Ringgold

Bettye Jewell Leonard of Ringgold died Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was 80.

She was born in Chattanooga to the late Thomas and Mamie Leonard. She retired from Bell South after 17 years of service as a telephone operator.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack and Gene Leonard; sisters, Virginia Hagler and Nancy Leonard.

Survivors include her siblings, Patricia Chambers of East Ridge, Joyce Carter of LaFayette, Bill Leonard of East Ridge; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Tuesday, June 12, at 3 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, June 12, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel in Ringgold.

Clifford Franklin Bailey Sr., 85, Rossville

Clifford Franklin Bailey Sr. of Rossville died Saturday, June 9, 2012. He was 85.

He was born to the late Qunicy and Viola Bailey on May 19, 1927, in Calhoun. He retired after 42 years from Wheland Foundry, was of the Protestant faith and he enjoyed gardening and Atlanta Braves baseball.

He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Bailey; son and fiance; Cliff Bailey Jr. and Jen Irvin, all of Rossville; sisters, Jeanette Barnett and Geraldine Worley; brothers, Dude and Kenneth Bailey, all of Calhoun.

Funeral service: Monday, June 11, at the funeral home. Visitation: Sunday, June 10, from 2-9 p.m. and prior to the funeral service Monday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Bobby Dodson officiating. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Willie Ruth Walker Clark, 88, Flintstone

Willie Ruth Walker Clark of Flintstone died Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was 88.

She was born to the late Jim and Etta Walker on March 20, 1924, in Boaz, Ala. She attended Faith Baptist Tabernacle and enjoyed working in her flowers.

She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Loretta Parrish of Rossville, Anna Cribs of Flintstone; sons, David Clark of Chattanooga, Monroe (Cindy) Clark of Statesboro, Roger Clark of Ringgold; nine grandchildren and nineteen great-randchildre;, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation: Sunday, June 10, from 4-9 p.m., all day Monday and prior to the funeral service Tuesday in the funeral home chapel.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

George A. Kiker, 88, LaFayette

George A. Kiker of LaFayette died Saturday, June 9, 2012. He was 88.

Preceded in death by his wife Hattie Reynolds Kiker and a son, R.J. Kiker.

Survivors include his daughters, Debbie Moon of Trion, Denise McMillan of Fort Oglethorpe; sons, Matt and Chris Kiker, both of LaFayette; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, June 11, at 3 p.m., service conducted by Rev. C.F. Strickland. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, June 10, from 6-8 p.m.

Pallbearers: Chuck, Eric, Duck, Matt, Dan, Junior, Roman and Davie.

Arrangments: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Linda Sue Smith Fillers, 65, Rossville

Linda Sue Smith Fillers of Rossville died June 9, 2012. She was 65.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Illilenn Smith; brother, Ronnie Smith; and niece Jerrie Lynn Roberts.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald Fillers, Sr.; children, Cynthia (Edward) Miller, Starla Powell, Billy Frost, and Ronald Fillers, Jr.; sisters, Shirley England, Brenda Jenkins, Wanda Seitz, and Eva Walker; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, June 12, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Tom Fillers officiating.

Burial: Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Visitation: Monday, June 11, from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday from noon until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

William Patrick Chadd, 61, East Ridge

William Patrick “Pat”Chadd of East Ridge, Tenn. died Sunday, June 10, 2012, in a local healthcare facility. He was 61.

His loves in life were golf, NASCAR, football and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Zee Chadd; children, Ashlyn, Matt and David Chadd; brother, Mickey Chadd and sister, Dale Maclin.

Visitation: Wednesday, June 13, from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Peggy Jean Grant Crawford, 79, Dalton

Peggy Jean Grant Crawford, 79, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday June 10, 2012. She was 79.

A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, she was a former employee of Buster Brown Factory and was of the Christian faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin “Gene” Crawford; parents, James and Winiford Redmond Grant; grandson, Colby Crawford; and two brothers, James “Jake” Grant and William “Bill” Grant.

Survivors include her two sons, Thomas “Tom” (Sheryl) Crawford of Dalton and Craig (Leslie) Crawford of Florence, Ala.; two sisters, Naomi “Deanie” Dean and Emma “Libby” Gilreath, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers, Charles “Chuck” Grant and Frank Grant, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; ten grandchildren, Reid Crawford, Lauren Crawford Bailey (Jeremy), Dallas Crawford (Lamanda), Bill Crawford (Amy), Shelia Crawford Starnes (Joe), Tyler Crawford, Mark Stockard (Robin), Mary Beth Jones (Greg) and Abby Toole; fifteen great-grandchildren, Blake Crawford, Grace Crawford, Kyler Bailey, Alexis Crawford, Lacey Crawford, Isabella Crawford Hank Crawford, Joey Starnes, Josh Starnes, Brandon Starnes, Catherine Jones, Chandler Jones, Cole Stockard, Connor Stockard and Campbell Stockard; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, June 12, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dewey Fleming officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, June 12, from noon until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Darryl Leander Johnson, 58, Chattanooga

Darryl Leander Johnson of Chattanooga, formerly of Knoxville died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at his residence. He was 58.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Willie Belle Young, 82, Rossville

Willie Belle Young of Rossville died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in a local health care facility. She was 82. She retired from Wal-Mart after 13 years and most people knew her as “Ms. Willie”. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Young; parents, Wilson and Maude Akins and Luther Bice; and sister, Frances Chandler.

Survivors include her sons, Buster (Becky) Phillips of Rossville, Mickey (Sandra) Phillips of Harrison, Tenn.; daughter, Teresa (Dale) Long of Chattanooga; sisters, Evelyn Sizemore of Lilburn, Betty (John) Young of Rossville, and Patricia (David) Townsend of Acworth; grandchildren, Mandy (Sean) Pickett of Athens, Tenn., Megan (Tracy) Plott of Flintstone, Chris (Jean) Long of Charlotte, North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Landon Plott of Flintstone, Ben and Jessica Pickett of Athens, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Friday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. at National Cemetery with Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Visitation: Thursday, June 7 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Dr. Siobhan Duff, the nursing staff at Parkside Nursing Home, the nursing staff at Parkridge Hospital and Gail Eaker for the loving care and kindness that they extended to our mother.

An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Louise Elvia Wooten, 89, Chickamauga

Louise Elvia Wooten of Chickamauga died Thursday, June 7, 2012 in a local health care facility. She was 89. She was a lifelong resident of Rossville. She was a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church for 75 years where she was also a member of the Golden Hearts Senior Club. She was a member of Cardinal Garden Club and the Chickamauga Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded in death by nine brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Chester Wooten; sons, Danny (Mary) Wooten of Rossville, Johnny (Judy) Wooten of Trenton; daughters Carolyn (David) Rous of Flintstone, Phyllis Mullican of Rossville, and Sherry Wooten of Flowery Branch; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.

Graveside services: Sunday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Visitation: Saturday, June 9 from 4-8 p.m. and 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Ridge Baptist Church, 337 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville, Ga. 30741.

An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. An online guestbook is available at: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield.

Newell Reed, 70, Fort Oglethorpe

Newell Reed of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, June 4, 2012 at his home. He was 70.

He was born in Dayton, Tenn., to the late James Arthur and Azzie Reed. He retired from Chattanooga Truck Parts after 25 years of service and attended Spring Creek Church of God in East Ridge. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Carol Reed of Fort Oglethorpe; children, Keith Reed of Chickamauga, Randall (Debbie) Reed of Rossville; sister, Joyce (Dave) Harris of Calif.; grandchildren, Shawn and Felicia and nephew, Jeff Harris.

Funeral service: Friday, June 8, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with pastor Donnie Fine officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Wednesday, June 6, after 4 p.m. and all day Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Karen Rebecca Simpson, 57, Fort Oglethorpe

Karen Rebecca Simpson of Fort Oglethorpe died Tuesday, June 5, 2012. She was 57.

She was a member of the Church of God of Rossville, and was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Johnson; and grandmother, Geanell Johnson Evans.

Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years, Bishop Darrell Simpson of Fort Oglethorpe; mother, Opal Johnson of Fort Oglethorpe; children, Wayne Simpson, Kristina Simpson, both of Rossville, Nathaniel Simpson of Fort Oglethorpe; siblings, Steve Johnson of Bryant, Ala., Felicia Mercer Johnson of Ringgold, Tammy Harmon of Chickamauga; 13 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Pastor Lawrence Munoz and Chaplain Marvin Eskew officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Thursday, June 7, after 5 p.m. and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Capital Bank of Fort Oglethorpe, c/o Karen Simpson Memorial Fund. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Anthony T. Collins, 66, Rossville

Anthony T. “Tony” Collins of Rossville died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at his residence. He was 66.

He was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga Valley area, he was employed for many years with the Ernest Holmes Wrecker Company, Brock & Blevins, and was the owner/operator of Kilco Machine & Fabrication, Inc. He was a member of Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church and enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting and being in the outdoors. His parents, George L. And Mamie Long Collins, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Glenda Fay Collins; sons, Mark (Tammy) Collins of Rossville, and Mitchell (Cindy) Collins of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Alicia Crossno, Kori, Jessica, Katie and Cole Collins; great-granddaughter, Ryle Crossno; brother, George Michael (Linda) Collins of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Alice Springer, 77, Rossville

Alice Springer of Cumming, formerly of Rossville, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012. She was 77.

She was born May 2, 1935, to the late George and Pattye Springer. She was a graduate from the University of Chattanooga, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi fraternity. She also served in the U. S. Air Force. She taught school at Rossville High School where she retired after 24 years of service.

Survivors include, Pattye Springer Wright, David Springer, Daniel Springer and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Saturday, June 9, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Clara Bell Hill Logan, 91, LaFayette

Clara Bell Hill Logan of LaFayette died Sunday, June 3, 2012. She was 91.

She was a member of the Woodstation Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Logan.

Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Logan Derryberry of LaFayette; grandchildren, Lisa (Roy) Forester of Lookout Mt., Lynn Walters of Chattanooga, and Billy (Lisa) Derryberry of Ringgold; six great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.

Funeral service: Wednesday, June 6, at 4 p.m. with Rev. Oscar Stapp officiating. Burial: Arnold-Gladden Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, June 6, from 1 p.m. until service time.

Pallbearers: Josh Derryberry, Johnathan Derryberry, Seath Forester, Billy Derryberry, John Kirk, and Roy Forester.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.

Ralph Leonard Westmoreland, 77, Chattanooga

Ralph Leonard Westmoreland, age 77 of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012. He was 77.

He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was of the Christian Faith. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Auto Electric & Magneto Co. in 2000 after 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Guy and Della Palmer Westmoreland; granddaughter, Lisa Collins; two sisters; and four brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Patricia Westmoreland; daughters, Pamela Harris of Chattanooga and Teresa Wilson (Bobby) of Rossville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral service: Tuesday, June 5, at 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. James Barker officiating. Visitation: Monday. June 4, after 11 a.m. and prior to leaving for the cemetery on Tuesday. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. James Barker officiating. The family will receive friends after 11 a.m. Monday, and prior to leaving for the cemetery on Tuesday.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.

Ayden Micah Buchanan, Infant

Ayden Micah Buchanan, infant son of Micah Buchanan and Casey Lucas, died Thursday, May 31, 2012. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.

Rickey Dean Holmes, 65, Ringgold

Rickey Dean Holmes of Ringgold died Thursday, May 31, 2012. He was 65.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he was retired from Shaw Industries after 45 years of service, a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Plott Holmes of Ringgold; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Chris Hyde of Dalton; three sisters, one brother; several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Natalie Yvette Teems Caylor, 47, Ooltewah, Tenn.

Natalie Yvette Teems Caylor of Ooltewah, Tenn., died Friday June 1, 2012, at Erlanger Hospital with her husband and father-in-law by her side. She was 47.

She had been battling her breast cancer and related complications since 2006. She fought to stay around for her family until the very last breath. Everyone that met her was inspired by her unbounded strength and determination. Though she will be missed, we are all relieved that she will never have cancer again. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Sandra Edgeman Teems.

Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Eddie Caylor Jr. of Ooltewah, Tenn.; daughter, Quincey Caylor of Ooltewah, Tenn.; grandmother, Ruth Gibson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and her three cats.

A private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation: Monday, June 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Dr. Larry Schlabach and his professional staff for all they have done, for Natalie and the family, throughout her battle with cancer.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Catoosa County Animal Shelter.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Carlton J. Farmer, 92, Rossville

Carlton J. Farmer of Rossville died Saturday, June 2, 2012. He was 92.

He was raised in the Adairsville area, but has lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area for most of his life. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a Navy Veteran of World War II, where he was a trainer for the Seabees. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and as a member of the Tompkins Masonic Lodge #466 F&AM. He was a professional sign painter for most of his life and included such clients as, Sterchi Brothers, a furniture chain based in Knoxville, Tenn., the Kayo Oil Company, Raceway Oil Company and he also painted the outfield advertising wall at the famous Engle Stadium. He was also employed with Lookout Mountain Tennessee Police Department before retiring in 1992 after more than 14 years of service as a Deputy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phenie C. Odom Farmer and his father, Bascomb P. Farmer; twin sisters, Madge Whitfield and Grace Bennett; two brothers, Boyd Farmer and John Farmer.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 69 years, Ruth White Farmer of Rossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Joel D. and (Sherry) Farmer of Rossville, and Gary R. and (Connie) Farmer of Flintstone; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, June 5, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Monday, June 4, after 5 p.m. and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes.

Lonnie Leonard Gravitt, 75, Chickamauga

Lonnie Leonard Gravitt of Chickamauga died Saturday, June 2, 2012. He was 75.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chickamauga area and was of the Baptist faith. He had worked as a machinist for most of his life at several different manufacturing plants and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl T. And Thelma Gravitt; daughter, Roxanna Gravitt and two sisters, Marie Gravitt and Peggy Chambers.

Survivors include his wife of more than 58 years, Jo Ann Gravitt; three children, Ricky Gravitt, Randy Gravitt and Renva Gravitt, all of Chickamauga; brother, Gary Gravitt of East Ridge, Tenn.; four sisters, Betty Underhill of Lakeview, and Linda Morgan, Charlotte Newson and Kathy Sheivelhud, all of Fort Oglethorpe; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Tuesday, June 5, at 2:30 p.m. in the Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, June 5, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Betty Ruth Patterson, 81, LaFayette

Betty Ruth Patterson of LaFayette died peacefully in her sleep at home Friday, June 1, 2012. She was 81.

She was a faithful member of the Center Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, J.P. Roe and Bobby Patterson; sister, Agnus Blake; and brother, Perry Jeffery.

Survivors include her daughters, Becky Lambert of LaFayette, and Deborah Gibbs of Canton; son, Joe Roe of LaFayette; sister, Geraldine Wynn of Columbus; three grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Sunday, June 3, at 2:30 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Chris Hulsey and Rev. Mike Angel. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, June 2, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Cassie LeaMay Culpepper, 11, Ringgold

Cassie LeaMay Culpepper of Ringgold died June 2, 2012. She was 11.

She was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and of the Methodist faith. She loved animals, horseback riding and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by grandfathers, Jim Woods and Bill Culpepper.

Survivors include her parents, William “Butch” and Beth Culpepper; brother, Nick Culpepper; sister, Audrea Culpepper; grandparents, Donna Woods of Ringgold, Sudie Culpepper of Ringgold; aunts, Kathy (Jerry) Petty of Ringgold, Joetta (Rob) Walters of Nashville; uncles, Mark (Sandy) Woods of Ringgold, Mathon (Amy) Culpepper of Ringgold, and many cousins.

Funeral services: Wednesday, June 6, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve Highlander officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, June 5, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 11-1 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Reba “Fay” Williams, 89, Rossville

Reba “Fay” Williams of Rossville died Thursday, May 31, 2012. She was 89.

She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of McGaughey’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She loved playing Bingo and enjoyed eating out with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Williams; parents, Clifton and Essie Henderson; sister, Lucille “Bea” Howell and two brothers, Ted and Floyd Henderson.

Survivors include her son, Gary Williams of Flintstone; several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

Funeral services: Wednesday, June 6, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Monday, June 4, after 3 p.m., all day Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Walter Carl Carlton, 77, Ringgold

Walter Carl Carlton of Ringgold and Arcadia, Fla., died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. He was 77.

He was born in Flat Rock, Ala., to the late William Walter and Ruby Elizabeth Akins Carlton. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired after thirty years of service. After retiring from the U.S. Navy he was employed by Pro-Fab Machine Shop in Rossville. He was a musician who taught himself to play the guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass. His enthusiasm for singing and playing enabled him to participate in bluegrass groups of all kinds. He played in several bands, notably “Possum Hollow Grass” and “Wagon Tracks.” He enjoyed bluegrass jams both in Florida and Georgia. He had talented hands for building. He constructed a cottage at his Ringgold residence and a camp house at the Arcadio residence. He collected miniature tractors, as well as full size tractors. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jnie Revels Carlton; daughter, Wanda Carlton Wills; brothers, James A. Carlton and Charles S. Carlton.

Survivors include his wife, Marth Baum Carlton of Ringgold and Arcadia, Fla.; their children, Susan Elizabeth Carlton Horton and Donald of Rossville, Matthew and Rumiko Sikes of Potomac, Md.; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Lois Carlton of Chickamauga; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Earl Jackson of LaFayette, Patsy and Donnie Sprayberry of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Chelsea and Kennedy Horton, Julian and Mizuki Sikes; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, June 2, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Jimmy Spurling, Dale Sprayberry and Doug Carlton officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South, Rossville. Visitation: Friday, June 1, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday afternoon prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted.

The family would be pleased for memorial donations to be made to the American Cancer Society at 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37421.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes- Chickamauga Chapel.

John Hayes Peters, 79, Rossville

John Hayes Peters died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at his residence. He was 79.

He was a native and lifelong resident of north Georgia. He was a member of Friendship Primitive Baptist Church. He retired from Dupont after 38 years of service and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He enjoyed his flowers, gardening, fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Mathew Peters and Jewel Hayes Peters; and brothers, Ralph Peters and Lamar Peters.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Harris Peters; daughters, Linda (John Paul) Greene, McDonald, Tenn., Susan (Mike) Gamble, Chattanooga, and Lori (Rich) Oliver, Ooltewah, Tenn.; sister, Margaret Peters Harris, Ringgold; grandchildren, Evan Greene, Robyn Greene, and Rachel Gamble; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, June 1, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Elder Wayne Peters and Elder Joe Hayes officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, May 31, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

James Lee Coulter, 75, Rossville

James Lee Coulter of Rossville died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at his residence. He was 75.

He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was an avid University of Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a member of Westview Baptist Church. He was Vice President of Traffic for Sathers Trucking Company and served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 91 and was preceded in death by his parents, E. W. Coulter and Cleo Holbrook Coulter; and a brother, Johnny Coulter. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Coulter; sons, Tim (Patty) Coulter of Yulee, Fla., Jim (Ruth) Coulter of Ringgold, Tim (Lisa) Godwin of Jasper, Tenn., Patrick (Jenna) Godwin of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Greg (Lisa) Godwin of Chattanooga; daughters, Cyndy Wortman of Rossville, Gayle (John) Moore of Chattanooga; brothers, Ervin “Willie” (Virginia) Coulter of Ringgold; sisters, Janice (Wilson) Hix of Jackson, Tenn., Mary Ann (Donnie) Raines of Rock Spring, Karen (Gary) Morgan of Rossville; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, June 2, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Fletcher Farris officiating. Visitation: Saturday, June 2, from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 519 East 4th Street, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37403 or the American Lung Association, 1466 Riverside Drive, Suite D, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37406.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Brenda Lee Bradley Herrmann Manoogian, 50, Ringgold

Brenda Lee Bradley Herrmann Manoogian of Ringgold died on Friday, May 25, 2012. She was 50.

She was born in Spartanburg, S.C., and was the daughter of the late Walter Bradley and Elizabeth Bradley Muise. She was of the Baptist faith and was the clinical supervisor for Dr. Chandra at Ortho South for the last 16 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Manoogian; son, Terrance (Rhonda) Herrmann of Marrero, La.; daughter, Misti (Nick) Davidson of Rossville; grandchildren, Cody Davidson and Lauren Sisk; step-father, Don Muise of Chattanooga; brother, John (Robin) Bradley of Melbourne, Fla.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sam (Beverly) Manoogian of Granite City, Ill.; brother-in-law, John Manoogian of Granite City, Ill.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 30, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Blessing officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Ronald Earl Tinker, 66, Trenton

Ronald Earl “Ronnie” Tinker of Trenton died Friday, June 1, 2012. He was 66.

He had lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a draftsman for more than 33 years and was part owner of Steel Detailers International for more than 27 years. He enjoyed fishing and was completely dedicated to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Irma Tinker, and his wife of more than 45 years, Charlie Mae Roach Tinker.

Survivors include his son, Marcus “Marc” Roland Tinker of Trenton; sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Hershel Hollifield; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Elaine Tinker all of Ringgold; four grandchildren, Matthew Tinker, Katelyn Tinker, Kaylee Walker and Kaci Walker; great-grandson, Daniel Joseph Tinker; business partner, David Henager; devoted friend and caregiver, Ann Hall and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, June 4 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kris Taivalkoski, Barry Wallace and Pastor Jake Edgeman officiating. Burial: Woodstation Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, June 2, after 3 p.m., all day Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.