Mildred Lois Broome, 87, Rossville

Mildred Lois Broome of Rossville died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, in a local hospital. She was 87.

She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and Chattanooga. Mrs. Broome was a member of the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene and the Investigators Sunday school class.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Broome Jr.

Survivors inlcude her son, LeRoy (Kathie) Broome III of Red Bank, Tenn.; daughters, Virginia (James) Watts of Ringgold, Frances (Gary) Forester of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Faye (Steve) Byrd of Flintstone; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joe Brown officiating. Burial: National Cemetery with grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 5805 Lee Highway # 204, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421 or Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene, 3220 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Mabel W. Brown, 81, Flintstone

Mabel W. Brown of Flintstone died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. She was 81.

Born in DeKalb County, Ala., she moved to Chattanooga and was living in Flintstone at the time of her death. Mabel graduated from DeKalb High School in Fort Payne, Ala., in 1947. She worked at Gilman Paint for 22 years before retiring from Chattanooga public schools. Mabel loved her family, friends and enjoyed being a volunteer at Memorial Hospital for several years. She loved going to her class reunion at DeKalb High each years with Mazel Murdock, Louise Wright, and Ledell Guest. Mabel was a member of South Rossville Baptist Church and was in the Ruth Sunday school class. She was also a former member of White Oak Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe H. Brown; her precious parents, Charlie and Rosa Wright, and grandparents, H. B. and Maude Wright and Rufus and Bessie Young.

Survivors include Dan, Judy and Hillery Davis, who lived with her at the time of death; many other cousins, friends, and her special little dog named, Max.

Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with a graveside service to follow in Sylvania, Ala., at Unity Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery at 1 p.m. CST. Officiating: Rev. Jeff Daniels. Eulogists: her friends and former principal, Amanda Cate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P. O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416, or South Rossville Baptist Church,101 East Peachtree St., Rossville, Ga. 30741. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Alvin Earl “Tod” Denton, 78, Chickamauga

Alvin Earl “Tod” Denton of Chickamauga died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was 78.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., June 25, 1933, and had lived most of his life in Chickamauga. He retired from Combustion Engineering after 30 years of service where he worked as a boiler maker. He served his country in the the United States Army Reserves. He was a Mason with The Crawfish Springs Masonic Lodge F&AM No.300 and was a member of the Alhambra Shrine in Chattanooga.

He was owner or co-owner of several local businesses in the Chattanooga area, including Tod’s Tackle Shop on Hwy 58, D & T Ice Company, Crystal Cube Ice Company, Tennessee Valley Ice Company and Southeastern Fire Protection, Gulf Service Station, Hwy 27 and Bohannon’s Grocery in Chickamauga. He was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, skeet shooting, traveling, cooking and gardening. He spent the last months of his life enjoying his family and his farm.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Denton Lowery; father, Ernest Alvin Denton, and mother and stepfather, Stella Mae Teas and Leonard D. Hamilton.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Jane Silver Denton of Chickamauga; stepmother, Mildred Denton Tallent of Rossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Gary Harbour of Fort Oglethorpe and Lisa and Randal Dalton of Chickamauga; son and daughter-in-law, Ronny and Beverly Denton of Chickamauga; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 11, from 5-8 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 12, after noon. Funeral services: Monday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Charles McElhaney officiating. Pallbearers: Brad Dalton, Denny Barrett, Ron Denton Byer, Dakota Denton, Jason Harbour and Adam Harbour. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Arrangements: LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.

Flora “Margaret” Barrett Gilreath, 83, Rossville

Flora “Margaret” Barrett Gilreath of Rossville died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. She was 83.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was of the Methodist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Winnie Belle Barrett; husband, James “Jim” Gilreath; sister, Mary Martha Post, and brother, Harold Wesley Barrett.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine (David) Wyrick of Fort Oglethorpe, Jimmie Lynn (Robert) Harris of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Meg (Ken) Smith of Carthage, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Mike Gregg officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Felton Smith, Jr., 84, Chickamauga

Felton Smith Jr. of Chickamauga died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. He was 84.

He was a retired construction worker and veteran of the Army Air Forces. He was a member of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton Smith Sr. and Mattie Mae Avery Smith.

Survivors include a close friend, Ella B. Cleveland of Chickamauga; two nieces, Betty Jo Wooten of Summerville and Virginia Riles of Naples, Fla.; aunt, Lillie Mae Stewart of Summerville; four cousins, Henry Avery of Summerville, Annie Mae Bryant of Chickamauga, Leonard Avery of Summerville and Voncelle Coleman of Chattanooga, Tenn.; special friend Franklin Hawkins of Chickamauga; and a host of great-nieces, -nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. from Shady Grove Baptist Church with Michael Montgomery officiating. Visitation: at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 16, after 11 a.m., and at the church one hour before the service. Interment: Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, Sept. 19, at 11:30 a.m. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

Ruzeena Smith, 82, Chickamauga

Ruzeena Smith of Chickamauga died Monday, September 12, 2011. She was 82.

She was born in LaFayette to the late Tom and Lillie Parker, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Walter Smith. Ruzeena retired from Violet Camera Shop after many years of service, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Chickamauga.

Survivors include her children, Buster (Judy) Smith of Chattanooga, Sylvia (Randy) Davis of East Ridge, Glenda (Butch) Flerl of Helena, Ala., and Edna Swaim of Dalton; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Charles McElhaney officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes-Chickamauga, Georgia.



Mary Joel Parker Dickert, 90, Fort Oglethorpe

Mary Joel Parker Dickert of Fort Oglethorpe died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. She was 90.

A lifelong resident of Catoosa County, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and her family was foremost in her life. She was an active member of Newman Springs Methodist Church. She was involved in the Joy Class and Jolly Elders and a lifetime member of the Ladies Missionary Society. She was the secretary of Cloud Springs Elementary School and had worked at Eckerd’s Pharmacy until she retired.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel C. and Ruby Parker; husband, William F. Dickert; sisters, Dorothea Smith and Juanita McAbee, and brother, Bill Parker.

Survivors include her three daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Mike Jennings of Rossville, Nancy and Marvin Keech of Statham and Flo Lyons Perry of Statham; grandchildren, Lisa Bearden of Bogart, Julie Carr of Jersey, Pam Atwell of Covington, Miranda Jennings of Rossville and Drew Jennings of Rossville; and six great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Kristen, Ansley, Austin, Kensley and Rylee. Her caring, friendly spirit endeared her to many friends and family.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Lowery officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Pallbearers: Drew Jennings, Mike Jennings, Marvin Keech, Marty Carr, Chris Atwell, Paul Bearden and Austin Carr. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Florals will be accepted as well as donations to Hospice of Chattanooga and Arthritis Foundation of Georgia. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Norman Lynn Stone, 72, Ringgold

Norman Lynn Stone of Ringgold died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2011, at his residence. He was 72.

Mr. Stone was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and member of Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene. After receiving a B.S. in mathematics, he taught mathematics at Ringgold High School for seven years. Mr. Stone then became the clerk of the Superior Court for Catoosa County, where he served for 44 years. He was the longest-serving official in an elected position in the county. He had served as the clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County since 1967.

The Office of Clerk of Superior Court is one of the most difficult offices in county government. He distinguished himself in this complex constitutional office by doing much more than was required of him by law. Under his supervision, public records required to be maintained by Clerk of Court were meticulously indexed and filed. He worked with the Superior Court judges to make sure that trials for each term of court had juries to try the cases for the term. Mr. Stone was an excellent steward of public funds allocated to him to operate the Clerk’s Office. During his tenure as clerk, he operated within his budget and each year returned unused funds allocated to him for his office to the county.

Norman Stone was one of the most respected officials in the history of Catoosa County. He never faced opposition in an election, most likely due to his work ethic and his love for the people of the county he served.

He was a sincere and dedicated Christian, enjoying Christian music every morning in the office prior to the time of opening. His booming voice at the reading of jury verdicts was something that had to be experienced in order to be fully appreciated. Mr. Stone will be long remembered for his outstanding public service to Catoosa County and Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Bernard Stone and Basil Stone, and sister, Patricia Pressley.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Jean Stone; son, Jeff Hughes of S.C.; daughter, Stephanie Johnson of Ringgold; brother, Ben Stone Jr. of Collegedale, Tenn., and sister, Wanda Earhart of Ringgold.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene with Revs. Richard “Dick” Clark and Joe Brown officiating. Burial: Catoosa Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers: members of the Seventh District Northwest Georgia Clerks of Court. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center, 975 East Third St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37403, or the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, 3220 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the office staff of Mr. Stone. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.



Alef Daphene Bearden Stephens, 80, Tunnel Hill

Alef Daphene Bearden Stephens of Tunnel Hill died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. She was 80.

She was born in Calhoun to the late Alonzo Buford Bearden and Corda Selma Whitfield Bearden Palmer. She retired from World Carpets, Inc., and was a member of Shadow Ridge Worship Center in Dalton. She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife, always willing to help others.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” S. Stephens; parents; sister, JoAnn Palmer, and brother, Jack Bearden.

Survivors include two daughters, Sheila (Leonard) Parsons of Ringgold and Jennie (Jim) Forgery of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four sons, Michael (Carla) Stephens of Tunnel Hill, Clyde (Lynn) Stephens of Savannah, Jerry (Maria) Stephens of Tunnel Hill and Charles (Janice) Stephens of Ringgold; brother, Ronald Palmer of Savannah; two sisters, Sue McClure of Rocky Face and Bobbie Jean Lee of Dallas; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Billy Cantrell and David Cornette officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 11, from 1-9 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 12, until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Frank McAllister, 89, Flintstone

Frank McAllister of Flintstone died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. He was 89.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church, where he was the song director for 40 years. He was an Army veteran and retired from Combustion Engineering.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Mae McAllister; granddaughter, Tira Nation, and great-grandson, Blake Allen.

Survivors include two daughters, Joan Fults of Flintstone, and Marcia Nation of Chickamauga; brother, Lester McAllister of Chattanooga Valley; sister, Ora Lee Ellis of Flintstone; three grandchildren, Nicky Byrd, Ricky Byrd and Frankie Nation; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Dwayne Boudreaux officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 12, after 5 p.m. and prior to the service on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Marjorie “Aleene” Riddle Pierce, 68, Ringgold

Marjorie “Aleene” Riddle Pierce of Ringgold died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, after a lengthy battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

A lifelong resident of the Keith community, she attended Smith’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a former employee with Catoosa County and the William E. Rhyne Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Herbert and Alma Lee Longwith Riddle; brother, William Lawrence Riddle, and sister-in-law, Becky Riddle.

Survivors include, Harlen Pierce of Ringgold; four children, Chris (Stacey) Pierce, Ricky Pierce of Chattanooga, Tenn., Anita (Nantucket) Patterson of Dalton and Andy (Lynn) Pierce of Ringgold; one brother, James Riddle of Ringgold; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Monday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. at Smith’s Chapel Cemetery with Revs. Kathy Howard and Hugh Hendrickson officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 10, from 4-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, from 12-5 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 12, until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

James Curry Price Sr., Rock Spring

James Curry Price Sr. of Rock Spring died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011.

He was born to the late John and Mary Lou Herndon Price, moved to the north Georgia area in the 1940s, and was a member of Ft. Oglethorpe First Baptist Church. James served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S Sanborn during the Korean conflict, graduated from Mercer University with a pharmacy degree and was owner and operator of Price Pharmacy in Chickamauga.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Price; one sister; five brothers and grandson, Jacob Scott.

Survivors include his wife of six years, Doris N. Price; children, James C. Price Jr. (Glenda) of North Carolina, Debra R. Price-Pendley (Larry) of Chickamauga and Ronald Price (Debbie) of LaFayette; sister, Mary Campbell of Florida; brother, Dean Price of North Carolina; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service: Monday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Jason Thomas, Chris Hulsey and David Brown officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 11, from 2-7 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday, Sept. 12. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.

Fred Michael Pitts, 58, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Fred Michael Pitts of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 58.

Mr. Pitts was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Rossville areas, was a 1972 graduate of Kirkman High School, and received his doctor of pharmacy degree from Samford University. He had worked at various pharmacies in the area, most notably at the Bi-Lo on Broad Street. Dr. Pitts was a member of First Baptist Church of Ft. Oglethorpe and was a Gideon.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Marshall Pitts.

Survivors include his son, Mikey (Hope) Pitts III of Westlake, Ohio; daughters, Nickole (Steven) Adams of East Ridge, Tenn., and Jennifer Pitts of Rossville; grandson, Emery Pitts; mother, Catherine Pitts of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters, Gail Revels (Donald) Kirk of Rock Spring, Sandra (Roger) Tuder and Donna Kay (Morris) McNabb, all of Chattanooga, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ft. Oglethorpe with Rev. Doug Dale officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Fred M. Pitts, FBO Jennifer J. Pitts Fund at Community National Bank, P.O. Box 638, Rossville, GA 30741. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 11, from 3 -8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Lorene McCary Walston, 91, Rossville

Lorene McCary Walston of Rossville died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. She was 91.

She was born in Boynton on Oct. 3, 1919, to the late Judd and Lola Campbell McCary and was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area. She was a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church in Rossville and was previously employed with Peerless Woolen Mills for more than 25 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick “Gene” Walston; brothers, Jack and Howard McCary, and sisters, Georgia Ray and Florence Rector.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine Walston Begunich (Phil) of Rossville; grandson and spouse, Randy (Dean) Begunich of Spring City, Tenn.; granddaughter and spouse, Vicki (Tommy) Cargle of Armuchee; four great-grandchildren, Kelsie Begunich of Spring City, Tenn., Matt Begunich of Rossville and Lindsey and Zack Cargle of Armuchee; great-great-grandson, Eli Begunich, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Scott Brown officiating. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 12, after 6 p.m. and prior to leaving for the cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Shannon Smalley Zimmerman, 34, LaFayette

Shannon Smalley Zimmerman of LaFayette died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla. She was 34.

Born June 14, 1977, Shannon graduated from LaFayette High School in 1995, then attended the University of West Georgia. Following that, she attended the University of Georgia, where her love of the outdoors led her to a B.S. in forest resources in 2000. Throughout her college career and professionally, Shannon’s passion for the outdoors continued, working from Georgia to Yellowstone to Washington to West Virginia and California, chasing everything from peregrine falcons to salamanders to deer. In 2010 she moved to Lake Wales, Fla., and continued her environmental consulting career while being a full-time mother of 3 and wife.

She loved her family, friends and everything outdoors. She was always a giving person; even in her illness, her spirit was strong and she never complained. She touched the lives of everyone she met in her too-short life.

Survivors include her husband, Pat Zimmerman; children, Cali (8), Zeke and Levi (16-month-old twins); parents, Dr. Robert E. Smalley (Darla) and Phyllis C. Smalley; sister, Dr. Suzanne Storey (Joe); several nieces and nephews and many loyal friends.

Memorial service: Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. at Rock Spring United Memorial Church. Visitation: Sept. 17 from noon until service time. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a wildlife conservation organization or cancer organization of your choice.



Anna Miranda Anderson Rice, 70, LaFayette

Anna Miranda Anderson Rice of LaFayette died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. She was 70.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Gene Rice; granddaughter, Megan Plesant; sister, Bobbie Jean Schnick, and brother, Carl Anderson.

Survivors include her daughters, Joy (James) Hardy, of New Mexico, Marenda (Mark) Hubbard of Cartersville and Tess (Bob) Baker, of Missouri; son, Robert (Missy) Rice of LaFayette; sister, Nancy Bell of Illinois; brother, Donnie Anderson of Florida; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church, with service conducted by Revs. R.D. Wallin and Ernest Groce. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 11 from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.



Lynn Carol Jones, 55, Chickamauga

Lynn Carol Jones of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. She was 55.

She was born in Chattanooga to the late Kenneth Davis Skiles and Dot Griffin.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Johnson.

Survivors include her loving husband of 26 years, Greg Jones of Chickamauga; brother, Kenny (Tammy) Summey of Hixson, Tenn.; nephew, Dustin Eugene Johnson; several other siblings and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Revs. David Winton and Bill Henderson officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 2, all day at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Charlotte Ann Tuttle, 69, Rossville

Charlotte Ann Tuttle of Rossville died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. She was 69.

She was a native of Birmingham, Ala., and had lived in the Rossville area for twenty-five years. She was employed with Walmart for several years and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Tuttle and grandson, Michael Bailey.

Survivors include her sons, William Bailey of Arab, Ala., and Steven Bailey of Lyerly; daughter, Jennifer Langston of Rossville; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Earl Dewayne Creekmore, 70, Chickamauga

Earl Dewayne Creekmore of Chickamauga died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. He was 70.

He was born to the late Earl Franklin and Bertie Mae Whitaker Creekmore and lived in California until 1992, before moving to Chickamauga. He was a member of The Crossing in Chattanooga and is a retired truck driver.

He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Hartline, and grandson, Bradley Hartline.

Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Jean Creekmore; son, Earl Creekmore Jr. of Chickamauga; daughters, Tina Holden and Elizabeth Creekmore, both of California; stepsons, Dennis Brandenburg (Lisa) of Ringgold, and Alan Brandenburg (Annette) of Mississippi; brothers, Doyle Creekmore of Texas, Arlis Creekmore of California and Larry Creekmore of Washington; eight grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and companion, Angel.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dennis and Alan Brandenburg officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 5 after 11 a.m. and prior to the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Dream Center, in care of the Crossing, 7501 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Catherine “Cathy” Patterson, 70, Collegedale, Tenn.

Catherine “Cathy” Patterson of Collegedale, Tenn., died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. She was 70.

She was a native of Michigan and had lived in Collegedale since 1972. She retired in 2007 from McKee Foods Corp., with 27 years of service. She was a member of the SDA Church of Apison, Tenn. and was an avid coin collector. She enjoyed sewing, working crossword puzzles, putting puzzles together, flower gardening,\ and reading.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Reece and Martha Biggs.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, James Patterson; four chidlren, Terry Nauman of Ooltewah, Boyd Patterson of Collegedale, Betty Jo (Ricky) Motes of Athens, Tenn., and Wade (Adina) Patterson of Ooltewah; brother, Johnny Butler of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two sisters, Mary Richie of Ypsilanti and Geraldine Hall of Wayne, Mich.; three grandchildren, Russell Nauman, Briana Motes and Kyle Motes, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services: Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at the SDA Church of Apison, Tenn., with Jeff Brown officiating.

Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Iris B.Flynn, 84, Rossville

Iris B. Flynn of Rossville died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. She was 84.

She had lived most of her life in Rossville and was of the Baptist faith. She retired in 2007 at the age of 80 from the Honors Gold Club with 20 years of service. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was with each family member on their special days. Her passions in life were her family and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Owens and Charles Flynn; two sons, Kenny and Danny Owens; parents, George and Marion Blackwell, and two brothers, Gus and Bob Blackwell.

Survivors include two daughters, Priscilla Morgan of Chattanooga and Teresa Flynn of Rossville; five sons, Tim (Lynnda) Owens of LaFayette, Randy (Judy) Owens of Rossville, Darryl Flynn of Chattanooga, Damon Flynn of Rossville and Nicolas Flynn of Rossville; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Lamar Moore officiating. Burial: Silverdale Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 4 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville. An online guestbook is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Eugene Wayne Rapier, 82, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Eugene Wayne Rapier of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. He was 82.

He was born in Chattanooga to the late William and Ruby Ellen Rapier, and was preceded in death by his brother William T. Rapier Jr. He retired from the City of Chattanooga after 33 years of service in public works.

Survivors include his companion of 42 years, Anne Sullivan; daughter, Christina, siblings; Mary Rose, Tommy Rapier and James Rapier, all of Chattanooga, Carol Boatwright of Rossville and Nanci Clark of Ringgold, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpre.

Linda C. Kight, 70, Rossville

Linda C. Kight of Rossville died on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. She was 70.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Rossville areas and was of the Baptist faith. Her passions in life were her family, her grandchildren and her Chihuahua, Apple.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Ann Carter; parents, William and Hattie O’Neal, and sister, Barbara Ann Jefferes.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, James R. Kight; daughter, Hattie Leigh Lyles; sister, Shirley Townsend, all of Rossville; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 2-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville. An online guestbook is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com

John Marvin Arnold, 86, Chickamauga

John Marvin Arnold of Chickamauga died Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. He was 86.

He had lived in the Chickamauga area for the last 61 years and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran and retired from Combustion Engineering in 1987 after more than 30 years of service as a machinist. He was also a member of the Crawfish Springs Masonic Lodge #300 F&AM and was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lula Arnold; son, Gary Ray Arnold, and brother, Noel Arnold.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 61 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Arnold; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Holly Arnold, all of Chickamauga; daughter, Pam Arnold of Fort Oglethorpe; 6 grandchildren, Ron Johnson, Scott Johnson, Amanda Arnold, Gary “Skeeter” Arnold, Melanie Arnold and Roxanne Altman; several great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 in the Chickamauga City Cemetery with Ron Johnson officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 6 after 5 p.m. and prior to leaving for the graveside service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements: J. Avery Bryan Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauaga.

Ramona Cameron Boydston, 79, Cedar Bluff

Ramona Cameron Boydston of Cedar Bluff died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. She was 79.

She was a native of Summerville, the daughter of the late Walter Franklin and Lillian Gertrude Sprayberry Parham, and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include daughter, Donna (Richard) Cameron Cain of Ringold; brother, Bob Parham of Florida; sisters, Dorthy McCauley of LaFayette, Violet Williams of LaFayette, Evelyn Mitchell of Ft. Payne and Lana Catlett of Florida; sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann Peterson and Sarah Jo Greene; grandchildren, Brandon Cain, Lindsey Cain, Jake and Bruiser, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at her residence. Arrangements: Perry Funeral Home Directing. An online guestbook is available at www.perryfuneral.net.

William (Bill) H. Robinson, 89, Ringgold

William (Bill) H. Robinson of Ringgold died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. He was 89.

Born in Ringgold to the late William A. and Lena Robinson, he was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. He attended Central High School and was employed with the former Red Food Stores in Rossville, where he was the meat market manager for over 40 years. He was a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, where he served as deacon emeritus and long-time Sunday school teacher. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Una Young Robinson; brothers, Clyde Robinson and Arthur Robinson, and sister, Ann Cooper.

Survivors include his sister Dorothy Zavis of Vienna, Va.; daughters, Judy (Tom) Anderson of Reno, Nev., Gerry (Bill) Hall of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Joy (John) Matthews of Woodruff, S.C; grandchildren, Emily Parker, Kate Martin, Todd Hall, Tara Hall Stone and Jay Matthews; great-grandchildren, Jake, Jessica and Jillian Parker, Kristen Hall, Lyndsay Stone, Kerbie, Jacey and Jack Matthews, and several nieces and nephews

Funeral services: Wednesday Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Harold McClure officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Cilla Cummings Sewell, 79, Tunnel Hill

Cilla Cummings Sewell of Tunnel Hill died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. She was 79.

She was a resident of the Catoosa County area for the past seven years. She was formerly of Richlands, N.C. She was a farmer for over 29 years and a certified nurse’s assistant and was a member of Ringgold Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. She loved to fish with her grandchildren, who could not out fish her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Haywood William Sewell; son, Willie Cummings; grandson, Christopher Michael Watts; parents, Sheppard and Rose Locklear Cummings; sister, Irene Cummings, and six brothers, Harvey, Jim, Jack, Connie, Paul and Elton Cummings.

Survivors include her three sons, Junior Ray Sewell and Carl Lee Sewell, both of Bardwell, Ky., and David Cummings of Fayetteville, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law Mary Kay and Donald Lynn of Tunnel Hill; brother, Reynold Cummings of Maxton, N.C.; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends, including Leon and all her friends at Parkside Nursing Home.

Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday Sept. 8 until funeral time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Hutcheson Hospice in Ft. Oglethorpe. An online guestbook is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.