Ruth Potter Asbury, 70, Rossville

Ruth Potter Asbury of Rossville died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, in a local hospital. She was 70.

She had been a resident of Rossville for over 30 years and a member of the Crossing East Ridge Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Potter, and brother, Jess Potter.

Survivors include her husband, Alfred Asbury; daughter, Tami (David) Roberts of Rossville; mother, Pearl Potter of Ft. Oglethorpe; brothers, Ernest Potter Jr. of Boaz, Ala., Gary Potter of Huntsville, Ala., Charles Potter of Cullman, Ala., and James Potter of Fayetteville, Tenn.; sisters, Judy Massengale of Hixson, Tenn., Vera Mae Roberson of Boaz, Ala; grandchildren, Susan and Isabella Roberts; sister-in-law, Rosa Potter of Ringgold.

Memorial services: Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. at The Crossing East Ridge Church of God with Revs. Terry Harris and Kip Potter officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38108.

Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 10, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Harold Dwight Houston, 85, Chickamauga

Harold Dwight Houston of Chickamauga died Saturday morning, Dec. 10, 2011. He was 85.

He was born in LaFayette to the late Daniel and Ada Houston. Dwight served in the U.S. Army in World War II, and later retired from Standard Coosa Thatcher after many years of service. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Edith Howard, and brothers, Earl, Leonard, Andrew, Ray, and Troy Lee Houston.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Juanita Woodrain Houston; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Ginger Houston of Franklin, Tenn., Stan and Deborah Houston of Ringgold; brother, Roy Houston of Franklin, Tenn.; granddaughter, Hollis Roberta Houston; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 10, from 5–9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11, prior to the funeral service. Funeral services: Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Frank Kelley officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens, LaFayette, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at 855 Abutment Road, Suite 6, Dalton, GA 30721. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.

James Edward “Eddie” Lance, 71, Ringgold

James Edward “Eddie” Lance of Ringgold died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. He was 71.

He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and former member of Central Baptist Woodmore. Eddie was a 1958 Central High School graduate, named a football All-American and received the Thom McCann Trophy in 1957, played on the 1957 State Championship team and was awarded a football scholarship to Auburn University. He was very active with the Dixie Youth Baseball Program in Ringgold, member of the Brainerd Kiwanis Club and refereed High School football for several years.

Eddie loved woodworking, golf, gospel music, storytelling to his family, westerns, the Atlanta Braves and changing the seasons when his grandchildren changed sports. He was the former owner/operator of Mr. Transmission on Brainerd Road for over 20 years. Eddie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward Lance and Gladys Weathers Lance, and his brother-in-law, Bill Swann.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Marineal Lance; son, Mike (Dana) Lance; daughters, Susan (David) Crownover and Kristen (Ryan) Otting, all of Ringgold; eight grandchildren, Meredith, Zach, Sarah Beth Lance, Matthew and Kelby Crownover and Jordan, Emma Grace and Alex Otting; brother, Ron (Bert) Lance, Houston, Texas; sisters, Judy Swann, Snellville, and Dottie (Jack) Edwards, Cumming; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bill Owens officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2-4 and 6-8 and one hour prior to the service on Monday, Dec. 12 at the funeral home. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. The family would like to give a special word of thanks to the Georgia Home Health Care and to Mark Murdock and Samantha Whaley for their loving care. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38108 or Ridgedale Baptist Church Building Fund, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Ora Lee McAllister Ellis, 103, Flintstone

Ora Lee McAllister Ellis of Flintstone died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. She was 103.

She was born to the late John and Minnie Kelley McAllister on March 3, 1908, in Walker County. She was a member of Flintstone Baptist Church and retired from Yates Bleachery with 50 years of service.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Pitman and Lula Bell Wallace; brothers, Edgar, Frank and Jess McAllister, and son-in-law, Floyd Guffey.

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Ellis Guffey; brother, Lester (Rena) McAllister,; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Monday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. in Lakewood Memory Gardens South.Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 10, from 4-8 p.m. and prior to the service Sunday, Dec. 11, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Carl M. Epperson, 81, Flintstone

Carl M. Epperson of Flintstone died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. He was 81.

He was born November 14, 1930, to the late William and Ella Epperson in Coffeyville, Kan. He was a member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army and graduated from the University of Oklahoma. Carl worked as a geologist for more than 30 years.

Survivors include his wife, Janet; two sons, Brad (Becky) Epperson and Jeff (Jennifer) Epperson; six grandchildren, Darian, Taylor, Jordan, Blakely, Tyler and Caleb.

Funeral services: Wednesday 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 12, from 1–8 p.m. and all day Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Roy Nelson Quails, 82, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Roy Nelson Quails of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. He was 82.

He was born in Cherokee County, Ala., to the late John B. and Pearl Quails. He retired from Sherman-Reilly after many years of service, and attended Valley Memorial Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Mae Quails, and daughter, Willodean Townsend.

Survivors include his children, William Quails of Chattanooga, Tenn., Linda Gail Burnette of Tiftonia, Donnie Quails of Ringgold, John Quails of Tiftonia; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Horace Crawford officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-West. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 13, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Charles Nelson, 79, Rossville

Charles Nelson of Rossville died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. He was 79.

He was born in Rockwood, Tenn., but had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of his life and was a member of Gospel Chapel in Rossville. He was the owner and operator of Nelson Electric for more than 45 years before retiring in 2002. He enjoyed deep sea fishing and loved his dog, Chipper. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him.

He was preceded in death by two stepsons, Richard and James Troxell, and granddaughter, Rachel Troxell.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 56 years, Jean Nelson of Rossville; two sons and daughter-in-law, Gerald Nelson of Menlo, and Mike (Loretta) Nelson of Rossville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie (Charles) Green of Ringgold, Rhonda (Chris) Theis of Grand Blanc, Mich., and Anita (David) Jones of Ringgold; two brothers; six sisters; 14 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Dec. 12, at 11: a.m. in the chapel with Noah Yarber officiating. Burial: private. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 11, after 1 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Bobby “Bob” Roosevelt Smith Sr., 78, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Bobby “Bob” Roosevelt Smith Sr., of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. He was 78.

He was born to the late William A. and Dollie Smith in Gaffney, N.C., on March 22, 1933. Bob was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for 35 years, a truck driver for 52 years working at Burlington Industries for 35 years. His CB handle was “Kingfish.”

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

Survivors include his wife, Jenny Smith of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sons, Bobby R. “Bob” (Sue) Smith Jr. and Jeff Smith, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughters, Phyllis (Steve) Young of Flintstone, Tammie Powers of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Ruth Wright; brother, Junior Smith, both of South Carolina; son-in-law, Denny Powers of Ringgold; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Paul O’Neal and Rev. J. Edmon Stallings officiating. Burial: Calvary Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 3-9 p.m. and all day Wednesday, Dec. 14, and prior to the service Thursday, Dec. 15, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Barbara Ann Trew, 73, Apison, Tenn.

Barbara Ann Trew of Apison, Tenn., died Friday, Dec, 9, 2011. She was 73.

She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Ringgold and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as well as fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Annie Lou Tillman; and her sister, Peggy Cooper.

Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, James Trew; children, Cindy (James) Westmoreland, Nicky (Janet) Trew all of Apison, Tenn.; brothers, Carl Whitesel of Rossville, Tommy Tillman of Apison, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jeremy, Crissy, A.J., Walter; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Dec. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Perry McCallister officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 10, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Sunday, Dec. 11, at the funeral home. Burial: Plowman Cemetery. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.



Rose Lee Brannon, 87, Flintstone

Rosa Lee Brannon of Flintstone died Tuesday, Dec. 06, 2011, in a local health care facility. She was 87.

She was retired from Chattanooga Bakery and was a member of the Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church.

He was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Brannon.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Sandy Brannon of Flintstone; daughter and son in law, Cheryl and Bob Cooper of Flintstone; grandchildren, Patrick, Bill and Dwight Brannon, Mike Lowe and Tony Cochrane and Kendred (Jennifer) Cooper; great-grandchildren, Taylor Cochrane, Dylan Lowe, Mykala Lowe, LeAnn Brannon; great-great-grandson Raydon Tucker; two sisters, Virginia and Betty..

Funeral services: Friday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. in chapel with David King officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 8, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Pallbearers: grandsons. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Royce Pascal Leonard, 89, Fort Oglethorpe

M. Sgt. Royce Pascal Leonard, Ret., of Fort Oglethorpe, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 89.

He was a longtime resident of north Georgia and a member of Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. Mr. Leonard was retired from the U. S. Air Force serving in World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a longtime employee of the Rossville Post Office and was a retired postmaster for Trenton. Mr. Leonard was a Mason and a Shriner.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Leola Leonard; sons, Ronald P. Leonard of Chattanooga, Tenn., David Leonard of Ringgold; daughter, Marketta (Jim) Howard of Ringgold; sister, Carol Morgan of Hixson, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with John Wyatt officiating. Burial: National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 11, from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Thomas “Tom” Morrison, 88, Helena, Ala.

Thomas “Tom” Morrison of Helena, Ala., died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. He was 88.

Mr. Morrison was a member of Riverchase Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Morrison.

Survivors include his daughter, Peggy Bridges, son; Dennis (Melissa) Morrison; grandchildren, Ryan (Erin) Bridges, Erin (Brad) VanDemark, Sarah Bridges, Jeremy (Laurie) Morrison, Jonathan (Amy) Morrison, Angi Shields, Steven Morrison and Patrick Morrison; great-grandchildren; Bradford, Nolan, Emma, Elise, Elyn, Cole; and sister, Elizabeth Morrison.

Funeral services: Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. with burial in the Alabama National Cemetery at 12:30. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 10, from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Ala.

William Jeffrey Young, 64, Ringgold

William Jeffrey Young of Ringgold died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at his residence. He was 64.

A resident of the Ringgold area for the past 15 years, he was formerly of Joliet, Ill. He was a former employee of East Tennessee Protective Services and was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dorothy Risden Young.

Survivors include his wife, Staci Dorion Young of Ringgold; children, Richard Young (Christie) of Rinngold, Dorothy Ogden (Anthony) of Whitwell, Tenn., Billy Williams Young (Lori) of Marion, Ill., Zachary, Joshua, Rebecca, and Sara Chaney, all of Lockport, Ill., and Monica Spradling of Murphysboro, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Friday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Fuenral Home in Cartersville, Ill. Funeral service: Friday, Dec. 9, at 1:30 p.m., graveside at Cartersville City Cemetery in Cartersville, Ill. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Vietnam Veterans. Local arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Marty Wooten, 55, Rising Fawn

Marty Wooten of Rising Fawn died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 55.

He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia. Mr.Wooten was a member of Ringgold United Methodist Church, and attended City Church of Chattanooga. He was a volunteer fireman and a member of the Trenton Masonic Lodge No. F&AM. Mr. Wooten had served as the EMS Supervisor at Hutcheson Medical Center for 25 years. After retiring as a paramedic he went into real estate/property management.

Survivors include his mother, Hattie Mae Wooten of Rising Fawn; son, Jeremy Wooten of Ringgold; daughter, Megan Wooten (Ronald) Bonine of Ft. Oglethorpe; brother, Patrick (Judy) Wooten, Chickamauga; sister, Betty Wimpee of Ft. Oglethorpe; granddaughter, Bailee Bonine; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Mike Chapman officiating. Burial: Lake Hills Memorial Gardens, Trenton. Visitation: Friday, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Dallas Clark Porter, 49, Trenton

Dallas Clark Porter of Trenton died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at his home. He was 49.

He was a 1980 graduate of Rossville High School. He had been employed with Burner Systems and LJT.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald B. Porter and Lynda Gail Thompson Porter; grandparents, William “Bill” R. Thompson Sr., and Gladys H. Thompson and I. P. and Nettie Porter, all of Rossville.

Survivors include brothers, Donald R. (Sherry) Porter of Knoxville, Tenn., Jeffery E. (Trudi) Porter of Rossville; niece, Amanda Porter (Gary) Blakely; nephew, Jonathan “Alex” Porter; and great-niece, Hayden Olivia Blakely, all of Knoxville, Tenn.; stepmother, Loretta Cuthbert Castleberry of Rossville; cousins, Pamela Brown-Hargis of Martinsville, Va., Kenneth Brown of Higdon, Ala., and Kathy Davis of Rossville.

Funeral services: Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve Camp officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 9, after 10 a.m. and Saturday at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Joseph “J.C.” Ward, 100, Covington

Joseph “J. C.” Ward died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. He was 100.

He was a much-loved and longtime resident of Covington, having moved there in 1950 to establish Ward's Accounting Service. He operated until 1980, when he retired and turned the business over to his son and son-in-law. He and his wife later established Candle Light Bridal Shop on the Square in Covington. He was born in Gladeville, Tenn., which he always referred to as “The Garden Spot of the World.” After finishing school, he moved to Dalton, where he became a successful businessman. In Dalton, he met and married Oma Jean Cochran in 1935. They were married for 64 years until her death in 1999.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Vera, Stella Mae, Mary Sue; and brothers, Lofton Ward, Bennie Ward, Martin J. Ward, Dan Ward.

Survivors include his children and their spouses: Kent Ward of Dunwoody, Joel Ward Poole, Phyllis and Lance Chaple, all of Covington and Abra and Lisa Ward of Conyers; a sister, Virginia Harris of Hermitage, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Kent Ward Jr. of Edmond, OK, Katie Chaple and Travis Denton of Atlanta, Joseph and Madonna Poole of Atlanta, Eve Chaple of Covington, Stephanie and Steve Strickland of Dacula, Will Chaple of Covington, Zach and Lisa Ward of Covington, Nicole and Ryan Mitchell of Cartersville, Lauren Ward of Conyers and Alex and Kristyn Chaple of Cincinatti, Ohio; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Sunday, Dec., 11, at 2:30 p.m. at the chapel of Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Odell Cochran officiating, and interment followed in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Online guest book is available at www.caldwellandcowan.com.



Dewey Lee Brown, 80, LaFayette

Dewey Lee Brown of LaFayette died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. He was 80.

He was a member of Chamberlain Road Full Gospel Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Williams Brown of LaFayette; daughter, Teresa Brown Padgett of LaFayette; stepdaughter, Doris Precise of Summerville; sons, Phillip Brown and Gayland Brown, both of LaFayette; stepsons, James Stephens of LaFayette and Lamar Stephens of Summerville; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Ed Hise and James Stephens officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.

Faye Irene Wood Brogdon, 92, Chickamauga

Faye Irene Wood Brogdon of Chickamauga died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. She was 92.

She had lived most of her life in the Rainsville, Ala. area, before moving to north Georgia in 1967. She was a woman that the Lord blessed with many talents she was a seamstress, a poet, a song writer, an author and an artist. She was also blessed with a green thumb, which allowed her to grow beautiful flowers, as well as vegetable gardens and was also a part time public worker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Frank Brogdon.

Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Betty Thomas of Chickamauga, and Barbara (Clayton) Hill of Tenn.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Pete (Brenda) Brogdon of Attalla, Ala., Tony (Amy) Brogdon of Rossville, and Marty (Shelby) Brogdon of Rogersville, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 12 noon chapel. Burial: at 2:30 p.m at Trinity Methodist Cemetery, also known as Burnt Church Cemetery in Rainsville, Ala.. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 5, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

James “Mike” Michael Chattin, 51, Chattanooga, Tenn.

James “Mike” Michael Chattin of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. He was 51.

A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, he was a self-employed construction contractor and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Griffith Chattin; and sister, Kaye Thomas.

Survivors include his father and stepmother, Jim and Mickey Chattin of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sisters, Kathy Chattin of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Stephanie Chattin of Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews, girlfriend, Lisa Dooley of LaFayette; her children, Skyler Dover and Desiree Dooley, both of LaFayette, and her granddaughter, Melody Kaylor of LaFayette.

Funeral services: Thursday, Dec.8, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-East. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 2-9 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 8, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

James Michael Travillian, 23, Rossville

James Michael Travillian of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. He was 23.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Christopher John Reinhart.

Survivors include his mother, Wende Reinhart of Rossville; father, Lonnie Travillian of Trenton; daughters, Kaliona and Jaymeigh Liberty, both of East Ridge; brother, Josh Travillian, and sister, Justina Travillian, both of Rossville.

Services: Thursday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Jimmy Earl Johnson, 71, Rossville

Jimmy Earl Johnson of Rossville died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at home with his family. He was 71.

He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, retired from North American Royalties/Wheland Foundry in 2001 after 24 years of service and was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James N. and Maudie M. Paul Johnson; brothers, Jack, Cass, and Wayne Johnson.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Barbara Fisher Johnson; daughter, Kim Moore (Wade) of Rossville; son, Dale Johnson (Kristy Hall) of Rossville; siblings, Dorothy Oakes of Chattanooga, Tenn., Clara Mae Johnson of Rossville, Opal Brown of Smyrna, Geneva “Bitsy” Lee of Crossville, Tenn., and Bobby Joe Johnson of McDonald, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Dustin Moore, Tamara Moore, Wally Johnson, Sabrina Johnson, and Paige Moore; great-grandson, Landon Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Thursday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Bro, Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 2-9 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. until the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society at www.Cancer.org. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Elbert “Al” Walter Crow, 69, Ringgold

Elbert “Al” Walter Crow of Ringgold died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. He was 69.

He was born to the late Clements and Flossie Crow in Walker County on Jan. 4, 1942. He was of the Baptist faith, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a retired truck driver with McKee Bakery with 20 years of service, a member of Boynton Lions Club, and an extremely happy man.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Floyd Crow; sister, Pearlie Mae Stoker.

Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Audrey Holcomb Crow; son, Clint Crow, both of Ringgold; brother, L J (Linda) Crow of Flintstone; sisters, Inez Bradford of Ringgold, Eveline Kreel of N.J.; godchild, Khloe Lyons of Ringgold; favorite sister-in-law, Judy Thornton of Ringgold.

Graveside services: Thursday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. in Dailey Hills Cemetery, Ringgold. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 4-9 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. until service time. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Debra Lynn O’Neal Earl, 48, Harrison, Tenn.

Debra Lynn O’Neal Earl of Harrison, Tenn., died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at her home. She was 48.

She was preceded in death by her father, James O’Neal Sr.; brother, James O’Neal Jr.; and a son, Amro Ghosin.

Survivors include her husband, David Earl; children, Bianca Gavlinski and husband Joseph Gavlinski, David Earl II, Erika Earl; mother, Billie Itani; and stepfather, Imad Itani; siblings, Pamela Browning, Ryan O’Neal, Ahmad Itani; grandchildren, Briana Worrell, Mya, Morgan, Makayla, Alizé Ghosin.

Memorial services: Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 1 p.m. until service time. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Marlene Pollard Kimble, 73, Rossville

Marlene Pollard Kimble of Rossville died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. She was 73.

Survivors include daughters, Sharon (Allen) McDonald of Rossville, Rhonda (Rayford) Smith of Dalton; son, Alex (Connie) Kimble of LaFayette; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Private graveside service: Thursday, Dec. 8, in LaFayette Cemetery with service conducted by Rev. C.F. Strickland. Pallbearers: grandsons. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Alice Renc, 96

LaFayette

Alice Renc of LaFayette died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. She was 96.

Survivors include sons, John (Ann) Renc of LaFayette, Bill (Linda) Renc of Fla., and granddaughter, Christine.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Timothy Douglas Roach, 62, Chickamauga

Timothy Douglas Roach of Chickamauga died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. He was 62.

He was born in LaFayette to the late Dave and Lucille Lamb Roach. He had resided most of his life in Chickamauga and was a graduate of Gordon Lee High School. He was a former employee of High-Rise Steel Work and was currently self-employed.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Shane Roach.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Roach and their children, Brandi Roach and Kevin Schultz; his siblings, Frances Powell, Jack Roach all of Chickamauga, Jerry Roach of Rossville, Raymond Roach of Fort Oglethorpe, Donna Camp of Trion, Steve Roach of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Taylor Schultz, Micah and Isaiah Howell, Kaiden Waller; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 2-8 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 8, morning until the service. Funeral services: Thursday, Dec. 8, at 1:30 p.m. graveside at Chattanooga Veterans National Cemetery. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.



Dewey Lee Brown, 80, LaFayette

Dewey Lee Brown of LaFayette died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. He was 80.

He was a member of Chamberlain Road Full Gospel Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Williams Brown of LaFayette; daughter, Teresa Brown Padgett of LaFayette; stepdaughter, Doris Precise of Summerville; sons, Phillip Brown and Gayland Brown, both of LaFayette; stepsons, James Stephens of LaFayette and Lamar Stephens of Summerville, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Ed Hise and James Stephens officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.

Fred Haskell Barbare, 74, LaFayette

Fred Haskell Barbare of LaFayette died Monday, Nov. 28,2011, at his residence. He was 74.

Mr. Barbare was born April 19, 1937, in Summerville, the son of the late Cleveland and Lena Mann Barbare. He was a retired security gaurd at Bunge Oils.

He was preceded in death by a son, Fred “Kim” Haskell Barbare; sister, Joyce Ferguson, and brother, Buck Barbare.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Reynolds Barbare; son, Shane Barbare; daughter, Tricia “Jody” Gilreath; brothers, Harold Barbare, Vernon Barbare, Mike Barbare and Jeff Barbare; sisters, Bobbie Thompson, Sue Woodard; granddaughter, Breanna Gilreath; grandsons, C.J. Barbare, Stephen Barbare and Alex Barbare.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 3 p. m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jimmy Chasteen officiating. Burial: Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation: Nov. 30, from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

Ruth Elizabeth Ellinger, 61, Chickamauga

Ruth Elizabeth Ellinger of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. She was 61.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Kingdom of God Church in Chickamauga. She enjoyed gardening and flowers and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She ws preceded in death by her father, Lester Leon Byrd Sr.

Survivors include her loving husband, Steve Ellinger of Chickamauga; mother, Kathleen Byrd of Rossville; daughter, Lesia Guinn of Chickamauga; three brothers, Clarence Byrd of Flintstone, Michael Byrd of Rossville and Artie Byrd of Flinstone; four sisters, Charlotte Guinn and Marilyn Davis, both of Chickamauga, Angela Millican and Lorene Morris, both of Flintstone; two grandchildren, Steven Brown and Victoria Guinn; one great-granddaughter, Kaylin Brown, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m., in the Old Lookout Cemetery on Old Lookout Road in Chickamauga with Bro. Christopher Millican officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 1, after 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, all day, and Saturday, Dec. 3, prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Ruby Ellen Brannon, 76, Ringgold

Ruby Ellen Brannon of Ringgold died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. She was 76.

She was born in Fort Payne, Ala., to the late Dennis and Grace Pendergrass, but had lived in the Ringgold area for most of her life. She was a member of the Rossville Church of God of Prophecy and retired from Bi-Lo as the deli manager in 1994, after more than 30 years of service. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Brannon; and grandson, Michael Brannon.

Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law, Glenda Brooks of Ringgold, Brenda Donaldson of Rossville and Beverly (Steve) Beaty of Rossville; son and daughter-in-law, David (Barbara) Brannon of Savannah; two brothers, Rev. Jack Pendergrass of Rossville and Jerry Pendergrass of Nashville, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nephews and one niece.

Funeral service: Friday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with Doug Stephenson officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 1, after 4 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 2, prior to the service. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Wilma Dean Hudgins Patterson, 79, LaFayette

Wilma Dean Hudgins Patterson of LaFayette died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at her home. She was 79.

Ms. Patterson was born April 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Major and Maude Rooks Hudgins. Ms. Patterson was a retired weaver at Mt. Vernon Mills.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Patterson.

Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Gaston; grandchildren, David Steven Henderson, Sherry Henderson Allen, John and Tina Blackwell; great-grandchildren, David Steven Henderson II, William Tyler Suits, Jacob Ashmore Allen, Joshua Miles Allen, Jackson Curt Blackwell, John Rilley Blackwell and Thomas Ryan Blackwell, and a great-great-granddaughter, Ashlynn Lei Burkhalter.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. graveside at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Rickey Studdard officiating. Burial will follow. Active pallbearers: grandsons. Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

Mary Lou Clark, 78, Fort Oglethorpe

Mary Lou Clark of Fort Oglethorpe died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at her residence. She was 78.

She was a native and lifelong resident of north Georgia. Mrs. Clark was of the Baptist faith, involved in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for many years, and a devoted wife and mother.

Survivors include husband of 55 years, Jimmy Clark; sons, Darrell of Powder Springs, Donald and Mari Clark of Temple; daughter, Debbie Clark of Fort Oglethorpe; sisters, Ruby Kay of Rock Spring, Bess Mae Pritchett of Chickamauga, Annie Ruth Stoker of Rossville; grandchildren, Callie and Elijah Clark.

Funeral services: Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Brother Steve Moss officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mary K. Holder, 74, LaFayette

Mary K. Holder of LaFayette died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, in Chattanooga, Tenn., near her residence of the past 10 years in LaFayette. She was 74.

Mary was born in Martinsburg, Ind., and grew up in Palmyra before residing in Clarksville for 35 years. Mary worked as an administrative assistant for her husband and as a real estate agent for many years. Mary was a Christian and worshipped over the years with the Palmyra, Ind., Silver St, Ind., Clarksville, Ind., LaFayette and Pleasant Grove Churches of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Geneva Coleman.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Keith Holder; sons, Brian (Donna) Holder and Blair (Kathleen) Holder; daughter, Beth (Doug) Jones; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; sister, Rebecca Frederick; brother, Ronald (Angie) Coleman.

Funeral services: Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra. Burial in the Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, Ind. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 2, from 3-8 p.m. and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Love Funeral Home. Arrangements: Love Funeral Home, Palmyra, Ind. and Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com

Holly A. Hixon, 44, Ooltewah

Holly A. Hixon of Ooltewah died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at a local health care facility. She was 44.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area where she was a member of the Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Windstone Golf Club, and had been a volunteer at Parkridge Hospital. She was a wonderful loving wife and mother who will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary and Dewey Miners, and brother, Shawn Logsdon.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Hixon of Ooltewah, Tenn.; daughter, Angel Groce of Rossville; two stepchildren, Blaze Hixon of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Brooke (Jonathan) Pribble of N. Augusta, S.C.; five sisters, Judy (David) Welch of Tunnel Hill, Harriet (Jerry) Clark of Tunnel Hill, Sally (Larry) Keaton of Tunnel Hill, Kim (Don) Guess of Madison and Shelly (David) Cross of Chickamauga; two brothers, John (Connie) Logsdon of Rossville and Richard Logsdon of Quantico, Va.; three grandchildren, Aaron Millsaps, Nick Groce and Gage Groce; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Bill Owens officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 2, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.