David William Colbert, 69, Rossville

David William Colbert of Rossville died Sunday, October 28, 2012. He was 69.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Colbert, and brother, Eugene Colbert.

Survivors include his daughters, Deanna Swinford of LaFayette, Donna Fincher of Alaska; sister, Gloria Ann Young of Rock Spring; brothers, Earnest Colbert of Ringgold, Donnie Colbert of Tunnel Hill, Ralph Colbert of Ringgold, Rickey Colbert of LaFayette; grandchildren, Logan, Isaac, and Jacop Colbert; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Henry Hampton. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

William Larry Kimble, 73, LaFayette

William Larry Kimble of LaFayette died Sunday, October 28, 2012. He was 73.

Survivors include his friend, Sharon Carroll of LaFayette; daughters, Sharon McDonald of East Ridge, Rhonda Smith of Dalton; son, Alex Kimble of LaFayette; sister, Gail (Fred) Lowe of LaFayette; brother Garry (Edna) Kimble of Pigeon Forge; several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 11:30 a.m. Service conducted by Rev. Larry Underwood.

Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Susie Mae Adams, 91, Rossville

Susie Mae Adams of Rossville died Sunday, October 27, 2012. She was 91.

She lived most of her life in the Chattanooga, Rossville area and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church for over 30 years. She worked at Chattanooga State Community College and Loveman's Departments store. She enjoyed arranging flowers in her free time.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Adams.

Survivors include her daughter, Charlene (Jim) Cooper of Rossville; son, Larry Adams of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Marie C. Adams of Chattanooga; brother, Kenneth Skelf (Rossville); grandchildren, Carol (Clay) Smith of Ackworth, Valerie (Chris) Presley of Chattanooga, Sarah (Bob) Gibbons of Apollo Beach, Fla., Lebron (Janice) Cooper of Lafayette; and great-grandchildren, Mark Ravens, Hunter Cooper, Logan and Evan Gibbons.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 2:30 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Pastor Jim Bennett offi-ciating. Per Susie Adams request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, 108 North Jenkins Road Rossville, GA 30741 or Hospice of Chattanooga, PO Box 19269 Chattanooga, TN 37416.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

W. Charles Harris, 78, Chattanooga

W. Charles Harris of Chattanooga died Saturday, October 24, 2012, in a local nursing home. He was 78.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, and was of the Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Marie Harris.

Survivors include his two sons, Steve (Nancy) Harris of Chattanooga, and Kevin (Shari) Harris of Apison; and a brother, Lamar (Sandra) Harris of Fort Oglethorpe; and a sister, Shirley (Robert) King of Calhoun.

Funeral Services: Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home with Dr. John Barber officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 29, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: hereitagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Frances Alene Crawford, 90, Fort Oglethorpe

Frances Alene Crawford of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, October 29, 2012, in a local hospital. She was 90.

She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a member of the Rossville First Nazarene Church. She had owned and operated Crawford Casual Wear for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil L. Crawford; brothers, Bill and Charlie Harris; father, Robert Harris; and grandson, Jeff Sherrill.

Survivors include her children, Patricia (Charles) Lusk of Rossville, Larry (Billie) Crawford of Fort Oglethorpe, and Linda (John) O’Neal of Cleveland, Tenn.; sisters, Betty Hum-phrey, LaPorte of Indiana, Alma Gowan of Rossville; grand-children, Allen (Doris) Lusk, Kim (Mike) Hardeman, Clark (Michelle) Lusk, Brooke (Shane) Stanfill, Rick (Donna) Craw-ford, Shawn (Suzy) Crawford, Craig (Lisa) Crawford, Karen (Gerald) Cofer, Tonia Sherrill, and Chris O’Neal; great-grandchildren, Heather Lusk, Clint Hardeman, Clay Hardeman, Chase Hardeman, Katie Lusk, Caleb Lusk, Kyle Lusk, Marshall Stanfill, Charlie Stanfill, Courtney Crawford, Corey Crawford, Coe Crawford, Morgan Crawford, Tyler Crawford, Kyler Crawford, Heath Cofer, Jonathan Sherrill, Stella Sherrill, Anna Sherrill, Jimmy Pack, and Troy Tarpley; great-great-grandchildren, Hailie Harvey and Brayden Harvey.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Fountain and Charles Lusk officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Dennis Eugene York, 55, LaFayette

Dennis Eugene York of LaFayette died Sunday, October 28, 2012. He was 55.

He was a Jehovah’s Witness, and attended the Mountain Cove congregation of Jehovah’s Witness. He enjoyed ministering to others, and playing golf. He also loved his pet dog, Houston. He was loved and liked by everyone.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Logan Dunn.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Blaylock York; father, Eugene York; step-father, Bill Dunn, both of LaFayette; daughter, Miranda and husband, Jason Clark of Chickamauga; son, Chad York of Dalton; sisters, Becky and husband, Jim Clark, and Kathy Harris, all of LaFayette, and Annette Champion of Dalton; grandchild, Sydney Clark; several nieces and nephews also survive. Special thanks to nurse Betty, and nurse Dru Gibson of Amedisys Hospice of Dalton.

Memorial service: Sunday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, off Highway 27 bypass at 547 Roadrunner Blvd., LaFayette, Ga. 30728, with David Dixon of-ficiating.

There will be no visitation.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFay-ette.

Ronald Brian Burgess, 56, Ringgold

Ronald Brian Burgess of Ringgold died on Saturday, October 27, 2012. He was 56.

He was the son of the late Ross and Phyllis Burgess. He was employed with Roper Corporation in LaFayette as the IT Manager and loved to play golf.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Michael and Wayne Burgess.

Survivors include his loving wife, Michelle “Shelley” Burgess; son, Justin (April) Burgess of Ringgold; daughter, Lindsey Burgess of Rossville; brother, Larry (Sallie) Burgess of Ringgold; sister, Deborah (Don) Ledbetter of Ringgold; grandchildren, Hailey and Devin Burgess of Ringgold and Lexy Burgess of Rossville; 11 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Bryan officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 28, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Lester Collins, 65, LaFayette

Lester Collins age of LaFayette died Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He was 65.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Annie Collins; brothers, Harold and William Collins.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy Collins; daughter, Leonna Baldridge; sisters, Frances Benson, Louise Chastain, Brenda Ballard, Janell Erwin; brothers, Johnny Collins; granddaughter, Aria Baldridge; and several nieces and neph-ews.

Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: McIntyre Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Anthony Ingram, 52, LaFayette

Anthony Ingram of LaFayette died October 25, 2012, at his home. He was 52.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Barr Ingram of LaFayette; daughter Cory (Andrew) Higginbotham of Hamilton, Ohio; step-daughter, Alexis Reed of Lyerly; son, Anthony Ingram of Hamilton, Ohio; step-son, T. J. Reed of Lyerly; parents Corrine (Jerry) Wallin of LaFayette; brothers, Jerry Ingram of LaFayette, Kirby Ingram and Kerry Ingram both of New Market, Ala.; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

There will be no visitation and no service.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral of LaFayette.

Helen Puryear Kilgore, 74, Chickamauga

Helen Puryear Kilgore of Chickamauga died Thursday, October 25, 2012. She was 74.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Kilgore.

Survivors include her sons, David Puryear of Rossville, Greg Fry of Chickamauga; sister, Bessie Filyaw of Ringgold; brothers, Ed Puryear of Chickamauga, and Danny Puryear of Ringgold; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside service: Saturday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. at the LaFayette Cemetery. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. No visitation.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Sarah Day Littlejohn, 90, LaFayette

Mrs. Sarah Day Littlejohn of Lafayette died Friday, October 26, 2012, at her residence. She was 90.

She was born in Trion on August 14, 1922, daughter of the late William G. Day and Ethel L. Harris Day. She was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed with E.T. Barwick Mills, Ponderosa Plant.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie O. Littlejohn; brothers, Buddy Day and Junior Day; and sisters, Helen Day Durham and Joyce Patterson.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles M. and Marjorie Littlejohn of Lafayette; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Roy Brown of Trion and Debbie and Gary Cordell of Lafayette; brothers, Richard Day of Niota, Tenn., and Howard Ray Day of Lafayette; sisters, Jimmie Clark of Ashville, N.C. and Faye Collins of Valley Head, Ala.; nine grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and neph-ews.

Funeral Services: Sunday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Terry Shores officiating. Burial: West Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour.

Pallbearers: Tracy Brown, Brad Brown, Drew Cordell, Charles “Laddie” Littlejohn, Michael Day, and Keith Lewis.

An online guestbook is available at: masonfuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

Carolyn Sue Wright Motley West, 60, Ringgold

Carolyn Sue Wright Motley West of Ringgold died Monday, October 29, 2012. She was 60.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, she was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Lee Wright; mother, Margie Barnes Martin; and grandparents, Cleve and B.L. Wright.

Survivors include her three children, Vonda Weaver of Ringgold, Christopher Lee Motley of Ringgold, and Nicholas Joshua (Shay) Motley of Dalton; two sisters, Linda Anderson and Linda Silvers, both of Ringgold; six grandchildren, Hayden, Terry, Trayton Terry, Dallas Methvin and Houston Rich; two nieces, Donna Poyner and Jeanie Anderson; nephew, James Anderson; and two great nieces, Ashlyn Anderson and Kayla Poyner.

Funeral service: Thursday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lillard Stringer officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral time.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

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

Karmyn Piper Carrington, Infant, LaFayette

Infant Karmyn Piper Carrington died Monday, October 22, 2012.

She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, James and Carolyn Salvador, Charles Carrington, Donnie Sellers, and Paul Scheuermeier.

Survivors include her mother, Kristi Sellers; father, Gary Carrington; sister, McKayla Oliver; brother, Jayke Carrington; grandparents, Connie and David Scheuermeier, Donnie Sellers, Kathy and Donovan Brown, and Ricky Carrington; great-grandparents, Clarence and Betty Johnson, Dan and Judy Morse, Mary Scheuermeier, Betty Carrington, and Gayle Medina.

Graveside service: LaFayette Cemetery, Thursday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. Conducted by Rev. Rick Ball. No visitation.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Marilyn Gail Morgan, 55, Rossville

Marilyn Gail Morgan of Rossville died Saturday, October 20, 2012. She was 55.

She was born to the late Shirley Ann Trammell and Ferrell Nicholson in Atlanta on March 18, 1957. She was of the Baptist faith and worked as an LPN at CCA Silverdale for many years.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Morgan and brother, Verlin Dale Nicholson.

Survivors include three children, Michael Trammell of Calhoun, Johnny Elrod of Rossville and Alisha Elrod of Roanoke, Va., brother, Gary Jarrett of Calhoun; five grandchildren, Cody and Matthew Trammell, Dustin Elrod, Kenny and Christopher Gann and great-granddaughter, Cayleigh Kalisha Gann.

Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wilson Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette, Chapel.

David Craig Cummings, 62, Lookout Valley

David Craig Cummings of Lookout Valley died Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was 62.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Baptist faith. He was an appliance technician for Martin Service Company for more than 36 years and then retired from Chattanooga Appliance after more than seven years of service. He always took pride in his work and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Cummings; mother, Grace White; brother, Danny Cummings and step-father, Harold White.

Survivors include his loving wife, Sharon Cummings of Lookout Valley, Tenn.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bryan and Angela Cummings of White Plains, Md., and Todd and Tammy Thomas of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Hether and (Nick) Coffelt and Tabathat and (Phillip) McAlexander all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers and sister-in-law, Ken Killingsworth of Lookout Valley, Tenn. and Bob and (Sue) Cummings of Ashville, N.C.; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and (Johnny) Huckabee of Lookout Valley, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; special caregiver, Debbie Watts of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Friday, Oct. 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Scott Wright officiating. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 25, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

William Judson Hall, Jr., 50, Chickamauga

William Judson “Billy” Hall, Jr., of Chickamauga died Thursday, October 18, 2012. He was 50.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. He was previously employed as a mechanic with Firestone in Hixson for more than 20 years and was a devoted son and brother who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was also an avid fan of NASCAR, Atlanta Braves baseball and Georgia Bulldog’s football.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Hall, Sr., and sister, Loretta Hall.

Survivors include his mother, Patricia Hall; brother, Wayne Levi Hall, both of Chickamauga; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Grace and (Daniel) Gibson of Ringgold; three nieces, Christina Hall, Ava Gibson and Halle Gibson; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorial service: Friday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. at Parkway Baptist Temple with Bro. Matt Hoover officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

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

Joe Arrington, 46, Hixson

Joe Arrington of Hixson died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at his residence. He was 46.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area where he was a self employed general contractor. His passions in life were his family, golfing, boating, camping and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe and Billie Rae Arrington.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Arrington; six children, Christy Elizabeth Arrington, Crystal Ann Arrington, Cathy Jo Lynn Arrington, Erica Brooke Arrington, Seanna Marie Arrington, Shyleigh Jo Arrington; two brothers, Jeff Arrington and Barry Vickers; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Sunday from 5-9 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.

James Harlin Hamill, 84, Ringgold

James Harlin Hamill of Ringgold died Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was 84.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was of the Christian faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the VFW, former owner and operator of Hamill’s Garage and was a former employee of the Catoosa County Board of Education where he worked for 16 years as a bus mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl and Mary Della Vaughn Hamill and grandson, Miles Berube.

Survivors include his three children, Mike (Joy) Hamill of Ringgold, Susan (Pernell) Latham of Cleveland, Tenn., and Candy (Nathan) Guerrero of Ringgold; one granddaughter, seven grandsons and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Chuck Smith and Darrell Vaughn officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 22, from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

William P. Baker, 83, LaFayette

William P. “Bill” Baker of LaFayette died Saturday, October 20, 2012, after a long term illness. He was 83.

“He took him by the hand and led him to the promised land.”

He was a United States Marine from 1944-1948, a Mason and Shriner and a member of the American Legion and very well known in the automobile business. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church in LaFayette. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Perry and Gladys Baker and sister, Adelia Ann Baker.

Survivors include his wife, Doris H. Baker; three children, Billie Baker, Jana (Ronny) Heiskell, and Thomas “Tom” Baker; one sister, Mary (Wayne) Goodwill; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many friends.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 11:30 a.m. with pastors George Palmer and Terry Burns officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery following the service. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 22, from 5–9 p.m. at the funeral home.

“What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see.”

A special thank you to Amedisys Home Health and Hospice of Chattanooga.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

Holly Harrelson Stockburger, 38, Tunnel Hill

Holly Harrelson Stockburger of Tunnel Hill died Monday, October 22, 2012. She was 38.

She leaves behind a legacy of abundant love and generosity.

Survivors include her husband, Chris Stockburger; daughter, Addison Berkshire; son, Preston Berkshire, all of Tunnel Hill; step-sons, Chance and Joel Stockburger of Ringgold; parents, Larry and Barbara Harrelson of Dalton; sister, Betsy (DJ) Johnson; sister-in-law, Kristi Stockburger (Robert Taylor); nephews, Alex Gomez and Jaycob Stockburger, all of Ringgold; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and pets, Sam, Buddy and Little Bit.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at Ringgold United Methodist Church, Revs. John Purrington and Kathy Howard officiating. Visitation: after the celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tiger Creek Elementary School for Holly Stockburger Foundation, 134 Rhea McClanahan Dr., Tunnel Hill, GA 30755.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-Wallis Stewart Chapel.

Cyntha LaNell Compton Fendley, 54, Chickamauga

Cynthia LaNell Compton Fendley of Chickamauga died in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on Saturday, October 20, 2012. She was 54.

She was born in Nashville, Tenn., and had resided in Pascagoula for the last three years. She was a former resident of Mobile, Ala., prior to Pascagoula. She was of the Church of Christ faith and she loved spending time with her animals. She was preceded in death by her father, Hollis (The Krispy Kreme Donut Man) Lionel Compton and her grandmother, Eretta Shaver.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Fendley of Pascagoula, Miss.; mother, Vivian Ann Shaver Compton of Chickamauga; brothers, Randy (Neida) Compton of Chickamauga, Steve Compton of Florence, Ala.; sister, Holly Keller of Chickamauga; nieces and nephews, Nathan (Erika) Langley of Lebanon, Tenn., Melea Langley of Ringgold, Benjamin (Chae) Keller, of Knob Knoster, Mo., Jake Compton of Chickamauga, Nicholas Keller of Nashville, Tenn., Megan Compton of Nashville, Tenn., Sarah Ann Keller of Chickamauga; great niece and nephew, Camryn and Caleb Langley both of Lebanon, Tenn.

Funeral service: Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Minister Shane Robinson officiating. Visitation: Monday from noon-2 p.m. Burial: Osborne Cemetery - Chickamauga.

Pallbearers: Randy Compton, Steve Compton, Jake Compton, Nathan Langley and Nicholas Keller. Benjamin Keller will serve as Honorary Pallbearer as he serves our country.

Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – Chickamauga Chapel.

Mickey Lowry, 84, LaFayette

Mickey Lowry of LaFayette died Thursday October 11, 2012. He was 84.

He was an electrical engineer and worked for W L F A for 35 years. He loved flying air planes in air shows.

Survivors include his daughter, Suzy Lowry of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews also survived.

Memorial service: Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Service conducted by Rev. Queon Smith. Visitation: Wednesday Oct. 24, from 5-6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Dennis D. Dinsmoor, 71, Rossville

Dennis D. Dinsmoor of Rossville died Thursday, October 11, 2012, at his home. He was 71.

He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, puzzles and Bible reading. He was a devoted family man and loved his wife, daughter and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Paul Dinsmoor.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Lee Dinsmoor; daughter, Jody Lynn (Aaron) McNabb; granddaughters, Ally Carrollynn Frady and Emilee Hope Frady; sister, Myrna Ganrude; brother, Pete Dinsmoor and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services: Friday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Ridgedale Baptist Church. Visitation: Friday from 2 p.m. until the funeral hour at the church.

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.

Angela Michelle Edmond Clift, 42, Rossville

Angela “Angie” Michelle Edmond Clift of Rossville died Thursday, October 11, 2012. She was 42.

She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. on July 13, 1970, and was a member of East Ridge Church of the Nazarene. She was a devoted Christian and loving mother.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn J. Edmond; husband, Ray Clift; and son, Corey Lee Clift.

Survivors include her father, Robert Edmond; daughter, Amber Clift; sister, Donna Harmon, all of Rossville; niece, Tiffany Harmon; nephews, Dustin Harmon, Wayne, Jacob and Zachary Hobby; mother-in-law, Wilma Jean Finney; grand-children, Skyla Harmon and Chloe Wooten, and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Thursday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Knight officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wilson Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

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

Maebell York Pilgrim, 92, LaFayette

Maebell York Pilgrim of LaFayette died Sunday, October 14, 2012, in Dahlonega. She was 92.

She was born on March 4, 1920, in Chattooga County. She was the seventh of fifteen children born to Arch and Ruth York. She was a retired beautician who owned and operated her own beauty shop for twenty-two years. She loved to sew, make quilts, crochet, cook and work in her flowers, but her passion was bowling. She was able to bowl until the age of 89. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Chickamauga, and a member of the Marthada Chapter of the Eastern Star where she served as Worthy Matron in 1973.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Virgil Morris Pilgrim; parents, Arch and Ruth York; brothers, Artie, Dallas (Buddy), Bill, Lonnie, Gordon, Alvin, Roy and Jimmy York; sisters, Virgie Coker, Maggie Brown, Hattie McConnell and Ava York.

Survivors include her sister, Bertha York Lambert of Buford; brother, Gene York of LaFayette; brother-in-law, James (Nancy) Pilgrim of Chickamauga whom she raised, James’ son, Allen (Christy) Pilgrim of Huntsville, Ala., who knew her as “Mamaw” and Allen’s six children; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, special nephew, Tommy Purcell of Jacksonville, Fla., special nephew, Ben Smith of Gainesville; and special friends, Ann Young, Marie Moses, Wayne Camp and Vivian Shaver Compton.

Not only will Maebell be missed by her family and friends but by the residents and staff at Gold City Assisted Living and Gold City Convalescent Home in Dahlonega and Homestead Hospice in Roswell. The family wishes to express a special “Thank You” for their wonderful care, compassion and support.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with her nephew, Rev. Terry York officiating. Burial: Crest Lawn Memorial Park, Noble. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 5-7 p.m.

An online guestbook available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette.

Mary Ellen Allen Casteel, 81, Ringgold

Mary Ellen Alley Casteel of Ringgold died Sunday, October 14, 2012. She was 81.

A native of Etowah, Tenn., she spent most of her life in Atlanta before moving to Blairsville, then settling in Ringgold to live with her daughter eight years ago. She was a member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawson Casteel and parents, Lester and Ellen Morrow.

Survivors include her daughter, Lisa (Danny) Wilson of Ringgold; son, Michael Casteel of Atlanta; sister, Charlotte Wilkins of Etowah, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Jordan Lynn Wilson and Mallory Kaye Wilson, and her best friend, Cody.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Oct. 17, at noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Darrell Davenport officiating. Burial: Etowah City Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Joe James Keith, 98, Chattanooga

Joe James Keith of Chattanooga died Sunday, October 14, 2012. He was 98.

He had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of his life and was a very active member and usher at Temple Baptist Church for more than 50 years. He had worked at Keith Grocery store on Rossville Boulevard at a very young age, as well as Combustion Engineering, before retiring from Goodlet’s Food Market in 1984 after many years of service. He also enjoyed gardening 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; eight sisters; three brothers, and his wife, Eva Lee Keith.

Survivors include his two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jo and (Bob) McCoy of Rossville, and Ann and (Jerry) Poe of Spring City, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and (Judy) Keith of Ringgold; six grandchildren and spouses, Robbie and (Kim) McCoy, Michael and (Priscilla) Poe, Kim and (Barry) Avery, Leslie and (Randy) Deits, Kevin and (Cassie) Keith and Tim and (Jennie) Keith; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Shad Smith and Associate Pastor Scott Young officiating. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 3204 Clio Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37407 (423) 622-1913.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneral-home.com.

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