Wilma Britton Caldwell, 89, Fort Oglethorpe

Wilma “Bill” Britton Caldwell of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. He was 89.

He was a native of Cragford, Ala., and had lived in the north Georgia area for the past 30 years. He was self-employed in the heating and air conditioning business. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, a Mason and a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Cragford, Ala..

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Gladys Joiner Caldwell, and daughter, Joyce Arlene Charron.

Survivors include sons, Alton “Larry” (Kathy) Caldwell of Hillsdale, Mich., Gary (Wendy) Caldwell of Berlin, Md., Jerald (Terri) Caldwell of Fort Oglethorpe and Glenn (Sandra) Caldwell of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughters, Barbara (James) King of Rossville and Sandra Gibson of Ringgold; brother, Kermit Caldwell; sisters, Ann Brewer, Lucille Land and Delwyn McCormick; 20 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren.

Memorial service: Thursday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Ringgold, with Rev. Johnny Spicer officiating and the family receiving friends after the service at the church. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

James Wesley Webb, 94, LaFayette

James Wesley Webb of LaFayette died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. He was 94.

J.W. was preceded in death by his parents, James Alfred and Willie Leming Webb; sisters, Jewel Montgomery and Kathlene Hutton, and brothers, Voy Webb, Ollie Webb and Walter Thomas.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, 55-year member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1579, worked for T.V.A., and was a member of Young Farmers.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Templeton Webb of LaFayette; daughters, Beverly (Charles) Ragstale of Hamilton, Teresa Richard of Rossville and Keila (Butch) Beaird of LaFayette; sons, Tim (Vivian) Webb and Terry (Ann) Webb; sister, Mattie Caheely; brother, Jim Webb; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Thursday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. in LaFayette Cemetery with service conducted by Todd Gaddis, Rev. Ricky Studdard, and Rev. Randy Bryant. Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Kelly Webb, Lee Robertson, Travis Bailey, Jeff Webb, Dobra Caheely and Butch Beaird. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.



Barbara Chandler Barron, 59, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Barbara Chandler Barron of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, in a local health care facility. She was 59.

Barbara was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. She was of Christian faith and known for her fun-loving spirit, quick wit and sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Leon and Neva Moore Chandler, and brother, Daniel Lee Chandler.

Survivors include her daughters, Millisa Barron Davis, Tracy Barron and Monica Barron; granddaughter, Autumn Ludwikowski; brothers, Leon and Wayne Chandler, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; aunt, Charlotte Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Rick Maeser of Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church officiating. Burial: Hawkins Cemetery, New Salem. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 29, from 5–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Elizabeth B. Anne Galyon, 76, Chickamauga

Elizabeth B. Anne Galyon of Chickamauga died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loved ones in Chickamauga. She was 76.

Anne was born in Seneca, S.C., a daughter of the late Monroe T. and Hermie M. Breazeale, and preceded in death by her first husband, Walter E. Rankin Jr. of Fort Valley.

Anne loved and lived life to the fullest through her strong faith and love for Jesus Christ. She was his servant formerly at Chickamauga Presbyterian Church and currently at Hope Fellowship. She served and accepted the roles of elder and clerk of the session while laying the foundation to help build Hope Fellowship.

She had worked at Chickamauga Drug Store for nine years and retired when her health started to decline. She also worked for David Bosshardt, M.D., retiring after 12 years as his office manager. Mrs. Galyon was always active in her communities – in Fort Valley as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and as the state volunteer leader of 4-H. She was a member of the Chattanooga/LaFayette Emmaus Community.

Survivors include her husband of 26 years Jess “Bill” Galyon; son, Walter (Darlene) Rankin III of Fort Oglethorpe; daughters, Libbie (LaRue) Hamilton of Lawrenceville and Laura (Michael) Phillips of LaFayette; stepson and stepdaughter, Mike Galyon and Susan (Marvin) Galyon, both of Chickamauga; sister-in-law, Emily (Kent) McCluskey of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Scott and Jeff Galyon of LaGrange, Bob Swanson and Amber Jones of Chickamauga, and Alex, Dylan and Haydon Phillips of LaFayette.

Celebration of life: at Chickamauga Presbyterian Church, 700 7th Street Chickamauga, GA 30707, on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 12:30 p.m. with Edward Langham and Michael Thomas officiating. Visitation: from 11 to noon in the fellowship hall of the church prior to the celebration. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Hope Fellowship Building Fund, P.O. Box 1 Chickamauga, GA 30707. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Elbert Lebron Gatlin, 65, Lookout Valley

Elbert Lebron “Butch” Gatlin of Lookout Valley died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 65.

Mr. Gatlin served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps for 14 years, earning the rank of Sergeant while serving during Vietnam and in the Reserves. He received the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor and was retired as a master tool and die maker. Butch was a member of the Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama and his tribal name was “Iron Buffalo.”

He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Gatlin, in 2009; his parents, Ed and Lena Gatlin; father, Elbert “Junior” White, and daughter, Mary Gatlin.

Survivors include his children, Annette (Darian) Barnes, Eric Lebron Gatlin, Laura (Jerry) Leonard and Rachel Lynn Gatlin; mother, Ella “Betty” Ellis; brothers, Bill and David Friar; sister, Pat Walker; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces; nephews and father-in-law, Bill Little of Chickamauga.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with burial to follow in Head Springs Cemetery, Hammondville, Ala. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.



Bertha Braskey Ireland Lowery, 93, LaFayette

Bertha Braskey Ireland Lowery of LaFayette died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. She was 93.

She was born in Chickamauga to the late Henry Grady Ireland and Mary Missouri Isabell Ireland. She had worked at Crystal Springs Mill in Chickamauga and retired from Regal Mills in Trion. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, growing flowers and feeding deer in her backyard. She was of the Baptist faith.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Blanco Lowery; daughters, Jacquelyne Bobbie Lowery and Patsy Kay Lowery, and her siblings, Hansel, Jessie, Maxie, Bobbie and Lois Ireland.

Survivors include her children, Jimmie Alvin Lowery of Proctor, Okla., Judy L. Lowery of LaFayette and Jerry Franklin Lowery of Ashland City, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 27, after noon and Sunday, Aug. 28, morning until the service. Funeral services: Sunday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.

Teri Ann Massingill, 53, East Ridge

Teri Ann Massingill of East Ridge, Tenn., died Friday, Au. 26, 2011. She was 53.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Baptist faith. She was previously employed with Benchmark Physical Therapy as the office manager for many years, loved animals and enjoyed camping.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Griggs; husband, John Robert Massingill; son, Johnny Ray Massingill, and her sister, Frances Strickland.

Survivors include her mother, Dollie Poole of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Shawnna (Ricky) Skiles of East Ridge, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Justin and Ryan Young and Jacob Massingill, and two nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Walter Hicks officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 28, after 5 p.m. and 12-4 and 6-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, and prior to the service on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Pauline Katherine Fox Messenger, 85, Ringgold

Pauline Katherine Fox Messenger of Ringgold died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. She was 85.

A resident of the Ringgold area for the past 10 months, she was formerly of Joppa, Md., and had attended First Baptist Church of Creswell Road, formerly known as Harford Furnace Baptist Church in Bel Air, Md.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Francis Messenger; mother, Ruth Dunbar Grogg; father, Eric Elsworth Fox, and grandson, Richard Alan Gardner.

Survivors include eight children, Ruthann Gardner of Joppa, Md., Mary E. Bell of Edgewood, Md., Carol G. Gentry of Corbin, Ky., Shirley L. Matthews of Edgewood, Md., Emma J. Hutton of Joppa, Md., Rev. Richard E. Edwards of Ringgold, Loveita L. Sweet of Joppa, Md., and Diann F. Hester of Joppa, Md.; two sisters, Elizabeth Cole of Whiteford, Md., and Amanda Ensor of Sanford, Fla.; one brother, Walter Grogg of Sanford, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Creswell Road in Bel Air, Md. with Rev. Richard Edwards officiating. Burial: Gardens of Faith Memorial Gardens in Baltimore, Md. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 28, from 2-5 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel in Ringgold. Visitation will also be held Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Church in Bel Air, Md. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis, Ringgold.

Juanita Georgia Douglas McSpadden, 83, LaFayette

Juanita Georgia Douglas McSpadden of LaFayette died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. She was 83.

She was a member of the Gordon Lake Weselyan Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Shorty McSpadden; parents, George Luther and Lucy Kersey Miles Douglas; brother, Thamer Kersey, and grandson, Billy McSpadden.

Survivors include a son, David (Tammy) McSpadden and granddaughter, Luci McSpadden, all of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Ola Grant, the staff at Heritage Health Care and Country Side Hospice.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. with service conducted by Revs. Jay Neal and Rick Frazier. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 29, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Kenneth Wallin, 69, Rossville

Kenneth Wallin of Rossville died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at a local hospital. He was 69.

Mr. Wallin retired as an over-the-road truck driver and from Combustion Engineering. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a Christian man of the Baptist faith, was a wonderful husband, father and brother and will be dearly missed by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Maugaree Wallin, and brother, James Arle Wallin.

Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Faye Wallin of Rossville; daughter, Devona Sears; son, Gregory Laymon; four grandchildren, DeAnna, Jessica, Rachel and Anya, and brothers, Don and Michael Wallin.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Barbara Watkins, 70, Hixson, Tenn.

Barbara Watkins of Hixson, Tenn., died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. She was 70.

She had lived in the Hixson area for most of her life and loved the Smoky Mountains. She also enjoyed gospel singing and good preaching. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Sarah Manning.

Survivors include her husband of more than 53 years, William Leon Watkins of Hixson, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Steven (Joy) Watkins of Fort Pierce, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Donna (Stephen) Storey of Evensville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Mike and Tiffany Storey, Miranda (Brian) Hale, Lee, Jenna and Samantha Watkins and Michelle and Jessica Holliday; four great-grandchildren, Gaven Hale, Christina Shaw, Tristain Grooms and Kayleigh Moore; nieces, Jeri (Jason) Rector and Jamie (Scott) Davenport; great-nephew, Scotty “Deuce” Davenport; sister, Martha Jo Manning of Ringgold; brother-in-law, Jerry Watkins of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., and numerous friends.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. at Lupton Drive Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Bell officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 29, after 4 p.m., all day Tuesday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Kenneth Lee Wiberley, 50, Rock Spring

Kenneth Lee Wimberley of Rock Spring died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. He was 50.

He was born in Polk County, Tenn., on July 28, 1961. He was a business analyst for Propex, Inc. He was a member of First Baptist Church of McCaysville, a member of the Blue Ridge Lodge #67 F&AM, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Ken received an AAS degree in management and supervisory development from Northwestern Technical College in 2001. He received a BBA in accounting and finance from American Intercontinental University in 2007. Ken was a presenter at the Americas’ SAP Users Group (ASUG) national conference in 2009.

Kenneth was a Scout in Troop 14 of Ducktown, and then Troop 32 of Epworth where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, the mountains and hiking. While a Scout, he hiked the Philmont Scout Reservation Wilderness of New Mexico with Troop 32. He was gifted working with his hands, creating several items for family members on his wood lathe in his shop. Ken also loved to watch the Falcons. He loved our three horses, the cats and spoiled them all.

Survivors include his wife, Tracy Wimberley of Rock Spring; parents, Shelbia and Nick Wimberley of McCaysville; brother, Timothy Glenn (Mary) Wimberley of Suwanee; father-in-law, Elliot Wiener of Wellington, Fla.; mother-in-law, Dodi Wiener of Rock Spring; grandmother, Blanche Wimberley of Ducktown, Tenn.; one uncle; three nieces and several cousins.

Funeral services: Sunday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Revs. Matthew McDaniel and Scott Graves officiating and music by Harry and Katie Gilbert. Pallbearers: Bill Tilley, Jim Barker, Lane Welch, Kenny Cook, Bryant Welch, David Whittenbarger and Mason Brewer. Masonic services provided by Blue Ridge Lodge #67 F&AM. Military honors by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Burial: Crestlawn Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mr. Wimberley may be made to the Masonic Children’s Home c/o Grand Lodge Secretary P.O. Box 4665 Macon, GA 31208. Visitation: Saturday. Aug. 29, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Akins Funeral Home, Blue Ridge.



A.D. “Dexter” Beasley, 80, Rossville

Rev. A.D. “Dexter” Beasley of Rossville died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. He was 80.

Rev. Beasley was an evangelist and minister for more than 60 years and was the founder of the Chattanooga Valley Church of God. He was also retired from Borg Textiles as a machine operator.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lovie T. and Nellie Ruth Beasley, and brothers, Daniel and Robert Beasley.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Christine Beasley; daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Doyce Barton of Trenton; son, Stanley Beasley of Chickamauga; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Harriet Beasley of Lookout Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Ed Dixon of Sand Mountain; sisters, Muriel Ausley of Dothan, Ala., and Mary Nell Jennings of Defuniak Springs, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Roy Cope officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory.

Camela Byrd, 42, Lookout Valley

Camela Byrd of Lookout Valley died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. She was 42.

Cammie had lived her life in Lookout Valley and was a 1987 graduate of Lookout Valley High School. She was a true fan of “One Life To Live” and a member of Michael Easton and Kassie DePaiva’s fan clubs. She attended both Kassie’s show in Nashville and Super Soap Weekend every year. Cammie was also a big New York Yankees fan.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cam and Espa Garner and Conner and Buelah Byrd.

Survivors include her parents, David and Nancy Byrd of Lookout Valley; sisters, Connie (Terry) Tipton and Dava (Buddy) Whaley; nephew, Terry Tipton II; nieces, Amber Tipton, Katie Tipton and Laney Robinson, and great-niece, Aurora Dwyer.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 12 noon at the Tiftonia Church of Christ with Jeff Brown and Gary McDade officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, West. Honorary pallbearers: all of her Facebook friends. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Wednesday at the church. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Harold Junior Crowder, 78, Chickamauga

Harold Junior Crowder of Chickamauga died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. He was 78.

Harold was a member of the Revival Baptist Church.

Survivors include a loving wife of 60 years, Peggy Thomason Crowder; daughters, Ann Shelby of Christiana, Tenn., Deborah Cullen of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Betty Burrow of Chickamauga; sons, Don Crowder of Shelbyville, Tenn., Butch Crowder and Allen Crowder, both of Chickamauga; brother, J.T. Crowder of Chickamauga; 49 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. James Turnipseed. Burial: Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Don Crowder, Johnny Burow, Allen Crowder, Shaun Murray, Donald Crowder and Ben Ferrell. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Winnie “Bill” Gale, 65, Chickamauga

Winnie “Bill” Gale of Chickamauga died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. She was 65.

She was born to the late Sammy and Lena Wallace Peele in Laurinburg, N.C., on March 12, 1946. She moved to the north Georgia area 21 years ago from Apison, Tenn., was of the Baptist faith, and retired from Restaurant Enterprises.

She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Butch Gale; three brothers, Luther, Charles and Bobby Peele, and sister, Catherine Norton.

Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law, Kathryn Sue and Jimmy McCallie of Birchwood, Tenn., Shirley Brown of Chickamauga and Billie Jo Davis of Fort Oglethorpe; two sons and daughters-in-law, Junior and Catherine Gale of Bryant, Ala., and Bobby and Rachel Gale of Shelbyville, Tenn.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Margaret Lowery, Louise and Pete Morton, all of Jacksonville, N.C.; two brothers and sister-in-law, Hubert Peele of Ocean Isle, N.C., and Harold and Shelby Peele of Rockingham, N.C.; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 5-8 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.

Barbara Lou Ashley Magin Cantrell, 90, Flintstone

Barbara Lou Ashley Magin Cantrell of Flintstone died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at a local hospital. She was 90.

A resident of the north Georgia and Chattanooga, Tenn., area for most of her life, shew as formerly of Winchester, Tenn. She was a former employee of the Walker County school system, where she worked part-time in the cafeteria, and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Ann Cannon, and parents, William Henry and Lucy Ann Smith Ashley.

Survivors include by six children, Tom Magin (Sharon), Kenneth Magin, James Magin, Gary (Kay) Magin,\ and Debra Hicks (John), all of Rossville, and Jean Adams of Chickamauga; one brother, Jesse Ashley of St. Elmo, Tenn.; special friend and companion, Fred Hullender of Ringgold; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Paul O’Neal officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 28, from 6-9 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 29, all day and Tuesday, Aug. 30, until the funeral time at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Carol Lynne Mills Middleton, 53, LaFayette

Carol Lynne Mills Middleton of LaFayette died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. She was 53.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth McGill Mills.

Survivors include her husband, Allen Middleton Jr.; son, Billy Allen Middleton; father, Billy Mills; sister, Patricia Ann Simmons; brother, Sidney Robert Mills; grandchildren, Brandon Dale Roberts, Allen Michael Middleton, Kenneth Sidney Middleton and Eric Lindsey Roberts, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 4 p.m. in the chapel. No visitation. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Kelcey Lynn Shields, infant, Trenton

Kelcey Lynn Shields of Trenton died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011. She was two months old.

Survivors include her father, Elisha Shields of Trenton; mother, Cara Broom (C.J. Morgan) of Rossville; sister, Hailey Broom of Rossville; grandparents, Vernon and Rebecca Broom of LaFayette, Amy and Buck Black of Conyers, David and Wendy Shields of Ringgold, and Cecil and Lynn White of Trenton; great-grandparents, Edwin and Anna Broom of Harrison, Tenn., and Jesse Shields of Ringgold; uncles, Michael Broom (JoAnna) of Fort Oglethorpe, David Broom of Conyers and Elijah Shields of Trenton; aunts, Helen Cantrell of Rocky Face, Lynette Walker of Ringgold, Angie Brown of Ringgold and Kelly Kiddle of Clearwater, Fla., and great-aunt and -uncle, Dion and Vicki Broom of Lawrenceville.

Graveside service: Monday, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m. at Lees Chapel Cemetery with David Black officiating. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 29, from noon until 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Barbara Carol Wimberly Sands, 65, Hixson, Tenn.

Barbara Carol Wimberly Sands of Hixson, Tenn., died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011. She was 65.

She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed putting together puzzles when she was not outdoors tending to her roses in her garden or fishing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Mitchell Sands; parents, Lynn and Thelma Harris Wimberly, and brothers, Stan, Winston, and Tommy Wimberly.

Survivors include her children, Robyn Turner of Trion, Rodger “Buddy” Mitchell (Janice) of Cleveland, Tenn., Dale Mitchell of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Michael “Mikey” Mitchell of Hixson, Tenn.; stepchildren, Teddy Sands of Illinois, and Cindy Skinner of Mississippi; brother, Stephen Wimberly of Harrison, Tenn.; grandchildren, Christi, Chayna, Charie, Mercedes, Lilli, Cassia and Brandon, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Friday, Aug. 25, after 3 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Gary Dewayne Bethune, 53, Rossville

Gary Dewayne Bethune of Rossville died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011. He was 53.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late James and Edith Bethune.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda “Jackie” Norman of Rossville; children, Jason Wilhoite of LaFayette and Jeremy Norman and Janice Roach, both of Ringgold; siblings, Butch Sledge of Philadelphia, Tenn., David Sledge of Higdon, Ala., Michael Bethune of Fort Oglethorpe, James Bethune Jr., and Rayford Bethune, both of Ooltewah, David Bethune and Billy Bethune, both of East Ridge, and Sherrie Harris and Brenda Brown, both of Ringgold; grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Jasmine, Jessica, Jason, Nicole and Jeanette; great-granddaughter, Makayla, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Friday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Betty Hale Gilbreath, 93

Betty Hale Gilbreath died Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. She was 93.

She was a member of LaFayette First Baptist Church and a member of the Seekers Sunday school class, and she taught Sunday school for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Monty Lewis Gilbreath; parents, Minnie Smith and A.R. Hale; sisters, Allene Underwood, Jamie Moore, Nell Edwards, Ernestine Bartlett and Martha Oliver.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Dr. Jim Revis) of Ranger; son, Mike (Jo Gilbreath) of LaFayette; two sisters, Daphne Edge and Ellen Carmeron, both of LaFayette; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their love and appreciation for the care given to our mother and grandmother from Shepherd Hills.

Funeral service: Thursday, Aug. 25, at noon, with service conducted by Todd Gaddis and Rev. George Palmer. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. until service time. Pallbearers: Joe Moore, Tommy and Johnny Edge, David and Rick Cameron, Mark Oliver and Gary and Ronald Underwood. Honorary pallbearers: members of the Seekers Sunday school class and the LaFayette Senior Center. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Shepherd Hills and the Senior Center of LaFayette. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Fuenral Home, LaFayette.

David Eldon Theobald, 53, Flintstone

David Eldon Theobald of Flintstone died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011. He was 53.

David was owner/operator of Southern Combustion and Mechanical for several years.

Survivors include his loving wife of 17 years, Denise Theobald of Flintstone; mother, Joan (Steve) Touton of Rossville; father, Elwood (Linda) Theobald; children, Jeff Theobald and Joye Belford, both of Rossville, and Jessica Towe and Cody Greene, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brothers, Tim Theobald of Ellijay, Mark Theobald of Indiana and Dan Theobald of Illinois; grandchildren, Jasmine, Griffin and Porter, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11:30 a.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Margie Ann McDaniel Bridges, 69, Ringgold

Margie Ann McDaniel Bridges of Ringgold died Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at her residence. She was 69.

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

She was preceded in death by her father, J.D. McDaniel; mother and stepfather, Margaret and T.R. Vaughn, and stepbrother, Eddie McDaniel.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Bridges Sr. of Ringgold; five children, Linda Morgan, Sherry Phurrough, Joey Bridges and Thomas Hames, all of Ringgold, and Richard Hames of East Ridge, Tenn.; four stepchildren, Anthony Holliefield of Ringgold, Ernie Bridges and Mary Dawkinson, both of Chickamauga, and Joe Bridges Jr. of Cleveland, Tenn.; adopted daughter, Sharon Treat of Ringgold; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Graveside services: Friday, Aug. 26, at 3:30 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens with Rev. Edmon Stallings officiating. Visitation: Friday, Aug. 26, from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Thomas Gordon Land, 79, Tunnel Hill

Thomas “Tom” Gordon Land of Tunnel Hill died Saturday, Aug.13, 2011, at a local hospital. He was 79.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a former employee of Lancer Enterprises and attended New Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Ringgold.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Spradlin Land; parents, Thomas and Alma Plott Land; sister, Martha McDonald, and two brothers, J.C. and Elbert Land.

Survivors include two sons, David Land of Tunnel Hill and Roger Land (Jane) of Ringgold; stepdaughter, Ann Harris of LaFayette; two sisters, Helen Land of Ringgold and Betty Voyles of Tunnel Hill; brother, Raymond Land of Ringgold; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Wayne Peters and Joe Hayes officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 14, from 3-9 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

James Curtis Nichols, Sr., 60, Chattanooga, Tenn.

James Curtis Nichols Sr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 60.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Nichols; mother, Thelma “Pete” Nichols, and brother, Kenneth Ray Nichols.

Survivors include his daughters, Jamie (Raymond) Romines and DeDe Nichols; son, James Curtis Nichols Jr.; stepdaughter, Shannon (Roger) Morrison; brother, Jerry (Phyllis) Nichols; sisters, Lillie Nichols, Debbie (Lloyd) Abercrombie and Betty Rogers; grandchildren, Cyndi (Ray) Breeding, Brandon Nichols, Amanda Hicks and Randy Hicks, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: private for family only. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

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

Marjorie Elder Graham, 87, Pawleys Island, S.C.

Marjorie Elder Graham, widow of Thomas Hunter Graham, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at the Lakes at Litchfield. She was 87.

Born on April 8, 1924 in Chickamauga, she was the daughter of John Glenn Elder and Dixie Eugenia Henderson Elder. She graduated from high school there, attended Randolph-Macon Women’s College and was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority and taught at Radford College in Radford, Va. She appeared in summer theater plays in New York.

Her husband was a textile executive and they lived in a number of places – Cheraw, S.C., Altavista, Va., and Greensboro, N. C. – before retiring to Pawleys Island, where they were active members of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church. They were active leaders in building the church. Mrs. Graham was a co-founder of the scholarship committee, taught Sunday school and taught and coached children in acting for years at the Joy School. For her services, she received a Life Membership Award to the Women of the Church. Mrs. Graham served as Regent of the Winyah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a member of the Waccamaw Garden Club, the Georgetown Historical Society and the Litchfield Country Club.

Survivors include her son, Thomas Hunter Graham II and his wife Sarah; grandson, Thomas Hunter Graham III, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church with Rev. Frank Holsclaw. Burial: in the family cemetery plot in Chickamauga. Reception: immediately following the funeral service at the church. Online guest book is available at www.mayerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church, 9967 Ocean Hwy., Pawleys Island, S. C. 29585. Arrangements: The Georgetown, S.C. Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home.



Homer Lee Anderson, 90, Fort Oglethorpe

Homer Lee “Andy” Anderson of Fort Oglethorpe died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at his residence. He was 90.

He had been a resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for over 50 years. Mr. Anderson was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force, serving in World War II. Mr. Anderson was very active in community service, having served as a former council member and mayor of Fort Oglethorpe. He was very active with the Catoosa County Development Board and Family and Children’s Services. He served as past president of the Fort Oglethorpe Kiwanis Club and was former owner of ACT Business Machines.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ella Anderson, and daughter, Kyna Babb.

Survivors include his daughters, Sharon Anderson of Fort Oglethorpe and Joni Anderson of Harrisonburg, Va.; grandchildren, Jessica Smith, Rachel Brown, Rebecca Lapp, Jennifer Brown and Jacob Guinn; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Father Liam Coyne officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Rosary Service: Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Sara Frances Fischer Brock, 83, Lookout Mountain

Sara Frances Fischer Brock of Lookout Mountain died Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. She was 83.

She was born Sept. 2, 1927, in McMinnville, Tenn. Sara was involved in her community and loved her church. She lived in Rossville until 2004, then moved to Lookout Mountain to be close to her children. Sara graduated from George Peabody for teachers and taught 9th grade English in LaFayette and Baltimore, Md. Volunteering was a big part of her life. She served on the board of the Houston Museum, worked in the Hunter Museum gift shop and the Hutcheson Hospital gift shop, and spent many years delivering meals for Senior Neighbors. Sara attended Brainerd Church of Christ and most recently, First Christian Church, where she sang in the choir. The McCallie School family will remember her sitting for six decades on the sidelines of football games watching her sons and grandsons play ball. She loved gardening, playing bridge, antiquing and walking for miles on Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis “Frank” Morris Fischer and Ova Robinson Fischer; her husband, John William Brock Jr., and her son, Paul Fischer Brock.

Surivivors include her sons, John William Brock III (Lisa), Mark Ramsey Brock (Lulu) and Matthew Robinson Brock (Ansley); daughter, Frances Rebecca Yeates (Jeff); daughter-in-law, Catherine Cowan Brock; grandchildren, Elizabeth Wells (David), Grace Clark (Will), Anna Brock, Ramsey Brock (Megan), Andrew Brock, John Brock, Katherine Brock, Sally Brock, Margaret Brock, Brock Yeates, Matthew Brock, Parker Brock and Louise Brock.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of Rossville Library, Houston Museum, Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga, and Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Burial: private, at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Rossie Bell Cole, 85, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Rossie Bell Cole of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. She was 85.

She had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of her life and was a member of Clifton Hills Baptist Church. She loved quilting and had hand quilted for Ann’s Quilt Shop for many years. To this day her quilts are treasures and are owned all over the United States. She was so loved and cherished by her family and friends and adored all her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Our Mom and Granny will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernie Cole, and great-grandson, Cody Heard.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Harvey (Frances) Cole of Chattanooga, Tenn., Lynn (Mack) Heard of Chickamauga, Rose (John) Waddell of Fyffe, Ala., Eveline (Otto) Boehm of Flintstone, Don (Darlene) Cole of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Terry (Deloris) Cole of Ringgold; sisters and brother-in-law, Bertha Harris of Tellico Plains, Tenn., and Lula (Clarence) Harris of Englewood, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Bro. Danny Edwards officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 2-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the funeral home. The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga, Adria, Robbie and Mitzi for their care and support of Mrs. Cole. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Edna O. Harrover, 98, Arlington, Va.

Edna O’Neal Harrover of Arlington, Va., died Feb. 28, 2011, at Sunrise Care in Springfield, Va. She was 98.

She was born Feb. 5, 1913, in LaFayette. She was one of five children born to Arch and Eleanor Maude (Hatfield) O’Neal.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Luther E. (Jack) Harrover in 1973. After granduating from Georgia College in Milledgeville in 1935, Edna had a civil service career with the Dept. of Agriculture in the District of Columbia. In retirement, she enjoyed many years in the antiques business in Middleburg and Alexandria, Va. and other locales. She was a member of the Washington St. United Methodist Church in Alexandria and past member of the Washington St. United Chapter of the Daighters of the American Revolution. She will be deeply missed by many who saw her live graciously and independently well into her 90s.

Survivors include her niece, Dorothy A. Scoggins of Roswell; nephews, James R. Stewart of Dunwoody, Eugene Cummings of Meansville and Jeffrrey C. and Gregory P. Dwinell of Granby, Ma.; grand- and great-grand-nephews and -nieces and close friends, James and Ruth Carrington, Danely Patino and Patricio.

Service was held March 7, at the Cunningham Funeral Home Chapels, Alexandria, Va. followed by burial at Pohick Cemetery in Lorton, Va. Memorial contributions in Edna’s name may be made to the church or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements: Cunningham Funeral Home Chapels, Alexandria, Va.

Eva L. Payne, 83, LaFayette

Mrs. Eva L. Payne of LaFayette died Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in a local health care center. She was 83.

She was a member of Happy Home Baptist Church and a retired teacher of 33 years in the Walker County school system.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Payne; parents, Frank Allgood Sr. and Mattie Allgood; sister, Jurdie M. Minis, and one brother, Willie Frank Allgood Jr.

Survivors include two sisters, Sherard A. Marsh of LaFayette, and Chartis Rhodes of Minneapolis, Minn.; one brother, Cleaophas Allgood of Fort Valley; sister-in-law, Peggy Allgood of Las Vegas, Nev.; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside service: Monday, Aug. 22, at 11 a. m. in LaFayette Cemetery with Albert Evans officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 21, after 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton.

David Howard Reeves, 64, Rossville

David Howard Reeves of Rossville died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. He was 64.

He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and was of the Christian faith. David served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the N.H.R.A. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ima Jean Howard Reeves.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Linda Reeves; children, Timothy Reeves (Teressa) of Rossville, Rachelle “Shelly” Moore (Ray) of Rossville, Ellen Jean Majeed (Syed) of Harrison, Brian David Reeves (Annie) of Ringgold and Paul David Campbell (Jennifer) of Dalton; 17 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tyler, David, Jacob, Paige, Ally, Andrew, Brooke, Joe, Drew, Lena, Saira, Sophia, Emily, Austin, Levi and Ashley; two great grandchildren, Gracie and Hannah, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. until departure for the graveside service. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.



Richard Edward Barry, 72, Chickamauga

Richard Edward Barry of Chickamauga died Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at his home. He was 72.

He was born in Neptune, N.J., to the late Horace and Frances Barry. Richard retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service and worked for Dade County School Systems as a trades master before moving to Chickamauga.

He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Hudgins, and sister, Joan Kosswig.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Barbara Overholtzer Barry of Chickamauga; children, Elizabeth Raab of Vermont, Dean Barry of Chickamauga, David Barry of Tampa, Fla., Richard Barry of Hudson, Fla., Stacy Lamb of Rossville, Dora Barfield of LaFayette, Danika Barry of Merritt Island, Fla., and Elle Barry of Chickamauga; sister, Grace Walter of Trenton, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 11:30 a.m. at Chickamauga Church of Christ with Shane Robinson officiating. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Chickamauga Church of Christ. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with Honors. Arrangements: Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.

Sheila Ann Bridges, 57, Rossville

Sheila Ann Bridges of Rossville died Friday, Aug.19, 2011. She was 57.

She was born to the late Henry and Billie Jo Britt Bridges in Fort Oglethorpe on July 17, 1954. She enjoyed cutting and pasting pictures, especially of her beloved country music entertainer, Keith Urban.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Swanson.

Survivors include her sisters, Jackie Reeves, Karon Reeves and Judy Bridges, all of Rossville; several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and -nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Aug., 21, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Beulah Cemetery in Ider, Ala.. Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 20, from 5-9 p.m. and 10 a.m. until service time Sunday, Aug. 21, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Bob Davison Gilbert, 92, LaFayette

Bob Davison Gilbert died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at home. He was 92.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Stallings Gilbert; parents, Ellen Davison and C.C. Gilbert of LaFayette, and one brother, Charles Martin Gilbert of LaFayette.

He graduated from LaFayette High School in 1935 and the University of Georgia in 1938. After granduation he started working at The Bank of LaFayette in 1939. He volunteered for service in the U.S. Army. He served in the Air Core, 317 fighter Squadron in the North African, Italian and European campaigns. He was married to Ethel Stallings Gilbert for 60 years.

Survivors include four children, Ethel Ware (Belfield) Carter of Atlanta, Dave (Jane Ellen) Gilbert of LaFayette, Ellen (Kenneth) Jackson of LaFayette and Wade (Lisa) Gilbert of LaFayette; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family expresses special appreciation to several past and present caregivers for their loving care during the past years.

Mr. Gilbert served as president of The Bank of LaFayette from 1953-1967. He was Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board until 1084. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of LaFayette. He was a member of the Lions Club and Gordon Pond Fishing Club. He was a charter member of Boy Scout Troop No. 67. He received the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award in 1989.

Pallbearers: grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers: officers and directors of The Bank of LaFayette. The family request memorials to LaFayette First Baptist Church. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 22, from 5-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Graveside service: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m. at LaFayette Cemetery. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Kenneth L. Hughes, 65, Fort Payne, Ala.

Kenneth L. Hughes of Ft. Payne, Ala., died Friday, August 19, 2011. He was 65.

He was a resident of Ft. Payne for many years and was of the Christian faith. Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Betty Kreis Hughes.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Jean Hughes; daughter, Regina Akutagawa (Mike) of Chicago Ill.; stepchildren, Bobby Johnson of Oak Hill, Fla., and Angela Edgeworth of Ft. Payne, Ala.; sister, Sue Wallin of Chickamauga; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with John Bemis officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 21, from 2-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.

Gilbert Ray Miller, 86, Ringgold

Gilbert Ray “Bud” Miller of Ringgold died Aug. 19, 2011. He was 86.

He was born in Chattanooga to the late Albert and Isadora Miller. Bud served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later retired from T.V.A. after 26 years of service as a shift engineer.

He was also preceded in death by his sons, Alan Ray Miller and Dr. Barney Earl Miller.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Marcella Wear Miller of Ringgold; daughter, Kay (Scott) Martin of Whitwell, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Dr. Merry Miller of Johnson City, Tenn.; sister, Louise Beene of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Lori, Jeffery, Corwin and Melanie Kay; great-granddaughters, Bailey and Katy, and several stepgrandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Monday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. at West View Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 22, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Lenora Williams Roth, 86, Kensington

Lenora Williams Roth of Kensington died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at her home. She was 86.

She was born in Raymondsville, Texas, to the late Riley Davis and Olivia Carlton Williams. She retired from Bell South/ AT&T after many years of service, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, St. Elmo Garden Club, Cumberland Hiking Club, High Point Community Improvement Club, Walker County Historical Society and Lookout Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lottie Price, Lillie Mae Boren, Lois Ruth Williams and Lillian Green.

She was an affectionate, loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She joyfully filled her role as a faithful child of God and especially loved her church family. Her smile radiated happiness to everyone she met and you were always ensured a great hug. Her life was lived as an unselfish person who always thought of her husband, children or friends before herself. Studying her Bible, doing her morning jumble from the paper, gardening, going to yard sales, collecting and cooking were just a few of her many passions.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Fred L. Roth Jr., and her children, David (Alicyne) Roth of Kensington, Jeff (Clarice) Roth of Ooltewah and Jennefer (Robert) Payne of Franklin; sisters, Leo Lynette Smith and Lucille Braun; brothers, Lowell Williams and Leslie Williams; brother-in-law, Lamar Reed; grandchildren, Jane Vandergriff, Heather Wilbanks, Meghan (Jamie) Petty, Joshua (Mary) Roth, Jamie Roth, April (Taylor) Rives, Matthew Payne and Andrew Payne; several great grandchildren and special nephew, Steve (Ann) Reed of Cary, N.C.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. at Lookout Baptist Church with Revs. Terry Burns and David Pickard officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Coulter Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Lookout Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.



Virginia Clarkson Coulter, 97, Florida

Virginia Clarkson Coulter of Arcadia, Fla., died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011. She was 97.

She was a resident of Walker County before retiring to Florida. She retired from Rock Spring Elementary School with 30 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucky L. and Lena Agnew Clarkson; husband of 66 years, Robert M. (Bob) Coulter Jr.; son, Robert M. (Mitch) Coulter III, and sisters, Frances Wilkinson and Loiuse Holsomback.

Survivors include her son, Eugene Coulter and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Coulter; daughter-in-law, Myra Coulter; grandchildren, Robert Marvin Coulter, Eugene Coulter Jr., Eric Coulter and Michelle Coulter; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Saturday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. in Trinity Cemetery with service conducted by Warren Moorhead. Visitation: Friday, Aug. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local hospice organization or your favorite charity. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.



Eulalah Luninia Perkins, 84, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Eulalah Luninia Perkins of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011. She was 84.

She was born to the late Ras A. and Myrtle Ella Perkins in Mentone, Ala. She graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1945, attended Oklahoma A&M University from 1945-1948, and worked as a secretary for International Machinist Union in Atlanta.

Survivors include her sister, Doris Hurling of Ovid, Ohio; brothers, Grady W. Perkins of Denver, Colo., and Morris Perkins of Burns, Wy., and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. CST in Little River Cemetery, Mentone, Ala. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Betty Murray Culberson, 78, Rossville

Betty Murray Culberson of Rossville died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011. She was 78.

She had lived in the Rossville area for most of her life and was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ. She was previously employed with Erlanger and Hutcheson Medical Center for many years as an ER registration clerk. She raised boxers, rottweilers and collies and was a lifetime member of the Chattanooga Kennel Club. She was also very involved with the Chattanooga Humane Society and raised funds in support of the Pilot Dog School Program.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bonnie Murray.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Todd (Emily) Culberson of Ooltewah, Tenn.; sisters, Vickie Vaughn and Debbie Avans, both of Rossville; brothers, Gary Murray of LaFayette and Bill Murray of Ringgold; grandson, Noah Todd Culberson, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 16, at in the Calvary Gardens Mausoleum with Bro. Randy Wilks officiating. Burial: Calvary Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Thomas “Tom” Gordon Lane, 79, West Armuchee Valley

Thomas “Tom” Gordon Land of Tunnel Hill died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at a local hospital. He was 79.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a former employee of Lancer Enterprises and attended New Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Ringgold.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Spradlin Land; parents, Thomas and Alma Plott Land; sister, Martha McDonald, and two brothers, J.C. and Elbert Land.

Survivors include two sons, David Land of Tunnel Hill and Roger Land (Jane) of Ringgold; stepdaughter, Ann Harris of LaFayette; two sisters, Helen Land of Ringgold and Betty Voyles of Tunnel Hill; brother, Raymond Land of Ringgold; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Wayne Peters and Joe Hayes officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 14, from 3-9 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Zonnie Bell Payne Little, 82, Ringgold

Zonnie Bell Payne Little of Ringgold, lovingly known as “Big Granny”, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was 82.

A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, she was a former employee of Dixie Yarns and attended The Rock Church in Cohutta.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Hubert Denton Little; parents, Ranzi and Viola Payne; sisters, Doris Holmes, June Taylor and Dean Johnson; brothers, Buddy and R.L. Payne; daughter-in-law, Patsy Arnold Little; grandson, Rodney Little; great-grandson;, Josh Westbrook, and great-granddaughter, Latisha Roach.

Surivivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Denny and Conda Little of Ringgold, Ricky and Margie Little of Ringgold; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Johnny Roach of Ringgold; four sisters, Elizabeth Swanson (Stan) of Rossville, Patricia Screws (Doyle) of Gordon, Faye Stephens (Julian) of Milledgeville and Sue Rogers of Webster, Fla.; brother, Garlin Payne (Gail) of Ocklawaha, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Mark Little of Ringgold, Brian Little (Beth) of Ringgold, Brad Little of Ringgold, Todd Little of Ringgold, Kelly Little (Kira) of Ft. Myers, Fla., Chris Roach (Marilyn) of Calhoun, Karen Holcombe (Richard) of Ringgold, Julie Christopher (Bobby) of Cohutta and Zane Roper (Missi) of Tunnel Hill; and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Kevin Hulsey officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 14, from 4-9 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Richard Dennis Stinson, 74, Ringgold

Richard Dennis Stinson of Ringgold died Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. He was 74.

Mr. Stinson was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and retired from the U.S. Army after 38 years of service, having served during the Korean Conflict, Vietnam and the Desert Storm Gulf War. Richard was a recipient of the Legion of Merit Award. He was the co-owner and operator of Ringgold Art and Frame Company for 15 years. He was a member of Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church for 35 years, where he served as an usher.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hershel Stinson.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ruth Stinson; mother, Louise Stinson of Dalton; son, Tony (Jill) Stinson of Ringgold; daughter, Marsha Evans of Tunnel Hill; sisters, Peggy (Bobby) Ballew, Rebecca (William) Brackett and Mary (Kenneth) Arnold, all of Chatsworth, and grandchildren, Ryan and Kari Stinson and Megan Evans.

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jason Thomas and John Wyatt officiating. Burial: Tuesday, Aug. 16, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 14, from 2-4 and 6-8 and Monday, Aug. 15, one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Online guest book is avialable at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2465 LaFayette Rd., Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, 3239 Battlefield Parkway.

Charlotte Hullett Blalock, 71, Fort Oglethorpe

Charlotte Hullett Blalock of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 71.

She was the daughter of the late Wallace and Zenade Race Hullett and was a lifelong resident of the Rossville area. Charlotte and her late husband, Willard “Bill” Blalock, owned Charlotte’s Mobile Home Park for over 30 years. She loved to travel, especially to the beaches, enjoying the water and also loved a good bargain. Charlotte attended Central High School and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Willard W. “Bill” Blalock.

Survivors include her daughters, Nancy (Mitch) Woods, of East Brainerd, Tenn., and Kathy Blalock of Rossville; sister, Anna (Bob) Wilson of Columbus; stepsister, Rebecca (Jeff) Lowery of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Amber Stonecipher of Fort Oglethorpe, Zack Woods of East Brainerd, Autumn Cox of Chattanooga, Tenn., Shadow Cox of Fort Oglethorpe and Elizabeth Woods of East Brainerd, Tenn.; great-granddaughter, Kylie Woods of East Brainerd, Tenn.; niece, Wendy (Shane) Irvin of Columbus; great-nephews, Donovan and Harrison Irvin, both of Columbus, and her beloved animals, Taco and Sylvia.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is avialable at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Margaret G. Daniel, 88, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Margaret G. Daniel of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. She was 88.

She had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of her life and was of the Church of Christ faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Marie Gregory; sister, Elizabeth Rivers, and brother, James Gregory.

Surivors include her son, James Clint Daniel of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two daughters and son-in-law, Martha Marilyn Scoggins of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Jane Marie (Kelly) Cherry of Dalton; three grandchildren, Thomas Scoggins and Andrew and Aaron Ledbetter; two great-grandchildren, Peyton Scoggins and Sydney Ledbetter, and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held. Contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Red Cross, in memory of Margaret G. Daniel, 801 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37402. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Miriam Victoria Mattson Lyon, 80, Rome

Miriam Victoria Mattson Lyon of Rome died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, in LaFayette. She was 80.

She was born Aug. 14, 1930, in Concord, Mass., daughter of the late Miriam Victoria Nurmi Mattson and Victor Mattson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond S. Lyon.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rome for 38 years and sang in the choir for 35 years. She was also a member of the Rome Symphony Choir and the New Romans Club.

Survivors include four children, Dr. Victoria Lyon Lane and her husband, Wade Lane, of Destin, Fla., Cynthia Lyon Smith and her husband, Randall Smith, of Twin City, Rebecca Lyon Teems, and her husband, Billy Teems, of LaFayette, and Jeffrey A. Lyon of Rome; nine grandchildren, Loren Stewart Cantos, and her husband, Dave Cantos, of Newnan, Jason Smith of Twin City, Benjamin Smith of Twin City, Christopher Lane of Destin, Taylor Lyon of Rome, Jordan Teems of LaFayette, Spenser Lyon of Rome, Casey Lane of Destin and Payton Teems of LaFayette, and one great grandchild, Anderson Cantos of Newnan.

Memorial service: Friday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. in the Griffin Memorial Chapel of Daniel’s Funeral Home with her son-in-law, the Rev. Randall Smith officiating. Visitation: Friday, Aug. 12, from 3-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Daniel Funeral Home.

John Joseph “Joe” Strange, 48, Rossville

Mr. John Joseph “Joe” Strange of Rossville died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at his residence. He was 48.

Mr. Strange was born March 25, 1963, in Miami, Fla., the son of Raymond Wesley Strange and the late Emma Maxine Helton Strange. He was formerly employed at Hayes HCI.

In addition to his mother, Strange was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Strange.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila Strange; daughter, Jessie Strange of Rossville; stepsons, Tony and wife, Maggie Evans, and Robert Evans of Rossville; father and stepmother, Raymond and Christine Strange of Summerville; sisters, Pat Brison of Atlanta and Sally Strange of Summerville; brothers, Lewis Strange of Summerville, Marty Strange and Bobby Strange of Atlanta; grandchildren, Brandon Busby, Haley Busby, Kelly Busby, and Shelby Hudson, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Online guest book is available at www.masonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

Carol Jackson Tallent, 69, Ringgold

Carole Jackson Tallent of Ringgold died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. She was 69.

She was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Donna Jackson of McDonald, Tenn.

Graveside service: Sunday, Aug. 21, at 12:30 p.m. at Woodstation Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Spicer officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Sallie Hardin Taylor, 99, Rossville

Sallie Hardin Taylor of Rossville died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at her residence. She was 99.

She was a native of Howe, Okla., and had lived in the north Georgia area for the past 94 years. She was a daughter of the late Jolly Joseph and Hester Brand Hardin. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rossville and had worked at the Richman Hoisery Mill and Peerless for many years. She loved traveling to the Smokey Mountains for a nice getaway.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Taylor, in 2006.

Survivors are her loving daughter Leona Dunn of Rossville; son, Bob Cobb of Ringgold; grandchildren, James Dunn of Hixson, Gwen Cox of Ringgold, Steven Dunn of LaFayette and Glenn Dunn of Rossville; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Aug. 17, at noon at the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Clyde Painter officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

John Summerfield You