Fred Ray, 89, Ringgold

Fred Orvil Ray of Ringgold died Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He was 89. He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas. He was retired from Combustion Engineering after 54 years of service and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Lakeview First Baptist Church and had served as choir director at various local churches. He enjoyed listening to gospel music and others preaching. He loved to travel, vacation and spend time with his family. He was an avid bowler for many years. He loved the Lord and enjoyed life to the fullest.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Ruby Ray; his wife of 29 years, Helen Smith Ray; son, Stanley Ray; and brother, Charles Ray.

Survivors include his daughters, Tilly Fletcher, and husband, Matt, Tonyia Burkhart, all of Ringgold, and Ann Martin, Hixson, Tenn.; son, Lamar Ray; grandchildren, Joel Burkhart, Jesica Burkhart, and Samuel Fletcher; great-grandson, Hayden Brewer; wife, Mary Ruth Byrd Ray, Rossville; niece, Linda Weaver; and nephew, Don Ray.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Fletcher officiating. Burial: National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: Thursday,Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m. the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Steve Scheunemann, 41, Ringgold

Steve Scheunemann of Ringgold died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 at his residence. He was 41. He was a 1988 graduate of Tyner High School and was a member of Peavine Baptist Church. He was employed by Kordsa Global. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Lou Hichcock and grandparents, Otto A. and Geraldine Scheunemann.

Survivors include his wife, Kelli Scheunemann; daughters, Madison Scheunemann and Peyton Scheunemann; son, Kaden Scheunemann; parents, Mike Scheunemann and Gay Scheunemann of Chattanooga; sister, Kelly (Courtney) Treece of Chattanooga; nieces, Marylou Treece and Hermione Treece of Chattanooga; grandfather, William Hitchcock of Chattanooga; mother-in-law, Pat Siniard of Rock Spring.; brother-in-law, Tim Siniard of Chattanooga; and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Stephen Anthony officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and 12-1 Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Peavine Baptist Church Epic Center, 1089 Peavine Road, Rock Spring, Ga. 30739. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Clay Daniel Burch, 35, Calhoun

Patrolman Clay Daniel Burch of Calhoun died Tuesday Oct. 25, 2011 following a sudden attack suffered while hunting. He was 35.

He was born October 10, 1976 in Floyd County. Son of Melvin J. Burch and Rachel Howell Saul Burch. He was a graduate of Ridgeland High School in Walker County and had been a patrolman with the Calhoun City Police Department for 4 years and was presently on the High Risk Search Warrant Team.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy and Elizabeth Burch and Mack and Lillie Mae Howell.

Survivors include his parents; his loving wife, Dawn Dunaway Burch; daughter, Madelyn Burch both of Calhoun; three brothers, Brian Saul of Fla., Todd Saul and his wife Carol of Cartersville, and Kelly Burch and his wife Tracy of Chickamauga; His in laws, Tina and Jimmy Moore of Plainville and Dewey and Karen Dunaway of Calhoun; his brother in law, Dewey Dunaway, Jr.; a sister in law, Keisha McDaniel and her husband Andrew all of Calhoun; five nieces, 2 nephews and one great-niece also survives.

Funeral services: Saturday Oct. 29th at 2pm from the Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Redwine officiating. Burial: Chandler Cemetery with honors. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 28 at Trinity Baptist Church from 5 until 9pm. Pallbearers include: Seth Densmore, Harris Housley, Tony Pyle, Tony Cedano, Jack Hemby, Jeremy Tinch, David Nelson, and Tom Petty. The Calhoun Police Department as well as all public safety personnel will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In addition to flowers donation can be made to the Burch Family % of the Calhoun City Police Department, 200 North Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia 30701. An online guestbook is available at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Arrangements by: Thomas Funeral Home.

Ralph Lewis Sizemore, Jr., 36, Chickamauga

Ralph Lewis Sizemore, Jr. of Chickamauga died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. He was 36. He was born in Fort Oglethorpe and had been a lifelong resident of Walker County. He was a member of the Word of Faith Tabernacle. He was a former employee of Walker County Road Department where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan and had also enjoyed coon hunting.

Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Elizabeth Sizemore who was the “apple of eye” and he loved her with all of his heart; a step-son, Brian Eades both of Rocky Face; parents, Ralph and Elizabeth Hill Sizemore; sisters, Tressie, Lynn, Candice, Carolyn and Angie, all of Chickamauga; several aunts, uncles, cousines, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Reverend David Williams officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 28 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday morning until the funeral, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial donations to be made to the funeral home or to the Bank of Chickamauga. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes – Chickamauga Chapel.

Jaynelle McDonald Waters, 70, Ringgold

Jaynelle McDonald Waters of Ringgold died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at home after battling dementia for many years. She was 70. She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Alfred McDonald; in-laws Edgar and Aleen Waters; sister and brother-in-laws Gladys Helms, Charles Waters, Lee Lizana and Eddie Triplett. She wrote her memorial service wishes in 2002 and expressed joy that she was allowed to live out her lifetime dream as a wife, mother andgrandmother and also a kindergarten teacher and director. She expressed thanks to her church family for this opportunity. “I loved every day and thanked God every day. I could not have asked for a better life!” She signed her letter with “See you all in heaven”. She was instrumental in establishing the kindergarten program at the Ringgold First Baptist Church where she served as the first teacher and director for 29 years until her retirement due to illness. She is remembered and loved by her many Ringgold “children”. Even when she was so ill, a child could still bring a smile to her face.

Survivors include her loyal caregiving husband of 54 years, Jimmy Waters; three sons, Ricky and Rodney of Ringgold, Russell and wife Michelle of Lake City, Fla.; five grandsons, Tyler, Tanner, Matt and Jake of Ringgold, and Zach of Lake City; special former daughters-in-law Missy and Kim of Ringgold; sisters and brothers-in-law, Junior and Rosie Waters, Frances Lizana, Mary Jo Triplett, Clinton and Vickie Waters, Imogene and Frank Fejerina; two sisters, a brother and spouses from Dalton, Georgia, Joyce and Richard Miles, Frank and Elaine McDonald, Jean and Reg Burnett; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 29 at 12:00 noon at Ringgold First Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Sloan, Rev. Garland Hullender and Don Shipman in charge of the service. Burial: Remains will be cremated. Donations in memory of Jaynelle Waters may be made to the First Baptist Church Kindergarten, Ringgold, 7611 Nashville St., Ringgold, GA 30736. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Thelma Elizabeth Harper Myers, 98, Chickamauga

Thelma Elizabeth Harper Myer of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. She was 98. She was a gracious Christian lady who loved and adored her family. She was a warm and caring person and enjoyed many friends. She was born in Chickamauga on June 3, 1913 to the late Roderick Uell and Mary Anne Yates Harper. She was a lifelong resident of the Chickamauga area and was a homemaker. She was a member of Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being a part of the JOY Sundady school class. She enjoyed sewing and needle point as her hobbies. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of sixty one years, Luther Gordon Myers; sister, Lillian Houston; brothers, Harry Harper, Roderick Harper and an infant sibling.

Survivors include her children, Leon (Wanda) Myers of Canton, daughter: Jean Smith of Kennesaw; grandchildren, Joy Gentry, Chris Myers, Kevin Myers; four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church with Reverend Rick Maeser officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 28 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday morning until the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial donations to be made to Elizabeth Lee United Church, PO Box 126, Chickamauga, Georgia 30707. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes-Chickamauga Chapel.

Elfrieda M. Collison, 75, Rock Spring

Elfrieda M. Collison died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at her residence. She was 75. She was a 1954 graduate of Ringgold High School. She was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church and was a former teacher of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by a son, Mike Collison, parents, J.C. and Eva Massengale, and brother, Don Massengale.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Joe Collison; daughter, Colleen (Mark) Long; sons, Richard (Gail) Collison, and John (Melissa) Collison; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brothers, Stanley and Kenneth Massengale.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 29 at 12:00 noon in the funeral home chapel.

Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 28 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to express special thanks to Roxanne Davis, Sharron Cockerell and Countryside Hospice.

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

Carolyn Ann Robinson Williams, 59, LaFayette

Carolyn Ann Robinson Williams of LaFayette died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. She was 59. She was a lifelong resident of LaFayette and was born to the late Russell and Katherine Sharp Robinson on August 31, 1952. She was a dedicated employee with Shaw Industries for more than 20 years and she enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Stanley Williams; daughters, Tina (Larry) Thomas and Ginger (Jason Kirby) Williams, all of LaFayette; sister, Cathy (Joe) Ballinger of LaFayette; brothers, Bobby (Sharon) Robinson of Cartersville, Ricky Robinson of LaFayette; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funral services: Monday, Oct. 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 30 from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette Chapel.

Johnnie Belle Sizemore Jackson, 87, Rossville

Johnnie Belle Sizemore Jackson of Rossville died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at her residence after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was 87.

She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a longtime member of Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church, where she was also a member of the Joy Sunday school class. A devout Christian, she drew strength from her faith and inspired many around her. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary. She retired from UTC after serving 21 years in the athletic department as head secretary for all the coaches and ticket sale manager for sporting events. She was hired by the legendary A.C. Scrappy Moore and became part of the athletic family known as “mom” to scores of athletes. In honor of her service and contributions, she was inducted into the UTC Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997.

Survivors include a son, Eddie Jackson of Lakeview; daughter Mary Katherine (Troy) Pyle of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister Betty (Willie) Williford of Dunlap, Tenn.; grandchildren, John and Anthony Jackson of Rossville, Amy Jackson of Chicago, Megan Stucky of Dunnellon, Fla., “J.P.” and Michael Pyle of Jacksonville, Fla., and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Jason Thomas and John Wyatt officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family expresses gratitude for the loving care received from Hospice of Chattanooga staff. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church, Lafayette Road, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742 or to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Birtie Granny Smith, 86, LaFayette

Birtie Granny Smith of LaFayette died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. She was 86.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Smith; parents, Joseph Rape and Willie Ruth Jones Rape; sons, Robert, Dewey, Johnny and David Smith; daughters, Lucille Smith, Hazel Payne and Shirley Pryer; grandsons, Terry Price, Greg Smith and Robert Bobby Wandell, and sons-in-law, Earl Dover, and David Wallin.

Survivors include daughters, Zora Dover and Mary Camp, both of LaFayette, Martha and husband Mike Hughes of Summerville and Bertie Lou Wallin of LaFayette; sons, Richard and wife Regina Smith of LaFayette, Gene and wife Debbie Smith of Summerville and Charles and wife Vicki Smith of Trion; sister, Oci Lee of Kennesaw and son-in-law Ed Pryer of Chickamauga; forty-four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m at the funeral home, conducted by Rev. Larry Callahan. Burial: Trinity Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Michael Camp, Shannon Camp, Rodney Smith, Cory Wallin, Jimmy Smith, Zeke Smith, Brad Dover and Kelly Bartenfield. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Cecil “Bumby” Daniels Jr., 43, Chickamauga

Cecil “Bumby” Daniels Jr. of Chickamauga died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. He was 43.

Survivors include his mother, Wilma Baker Daniels; father, Cecil Daniels Sr.; sisters, Deborah (Justin) Daniels and Lisa Daniels; grandchildren, Joshua Daniels and Jared (Lindsy) Daniels; great-grandchildren, Carson, Austin and Braxton Daniels; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with service conducted by George Baker and Joshua McDaniels. Visitation: Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette,

Kenneth Raymond Booth, 76, Rossville

Kenneth Raymond Booth of Rossville (formerly of Sisco, Texas) died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. He was 76.

He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Texas and lifetime member of the D.A.V. both here in Georgia and in Texas.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, who raised him, Sam and Anna Booth, and a brother, Arthur Booth.

Survivors include his children, Pat (Dave) Transue of Stroudsburg, Pa., Linda Booth of Kentucky and Renita Parker of Rossville; 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews and 2 of his “best friends,” Lady Bug and Shadow.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. James Aimes officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with honors. Visitation: 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.

Juanita L. Rogers, 86, Rossville

Juanita L. Rogers of Rossville died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was 86.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Paul C. Rogers.

Survivors include her sons, Ronald (Joy) Rogers of Ponce Inlet, Fla., and Larry (Donna) Rogers of Rossville; grandchildren, Scott Rogers of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Angela Rogers-Hicks of Chickamauga, Rhonda Rogers of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Alicia Rogers of Fort Oglethorpe; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Carlyle Brown, and several dearly loved nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services: Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Proctor officiating. Visitation: Noon until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Ruth Lawson, 82, LaFayette

Mrs. Ruth Lawson of LaFayette died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. She was 82.

She was preceded in death by her son, James Lester Lawson.

Survivors include her husband, James Lee Lawson; daughters, Glenda Scott of LaFayette and Barbara Carter of Summerville; sons, Thomas Lawson of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Bobby Lawson of LaFayette and Kenneth Lawson of Chickamauga; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Rev. Lowell Cantrell. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 31 from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are grandchildren. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.



Elizabeth Shelton Hinton, 70, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Elizabeth Shelton Hinton died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 at her home in Washington Hills, Chattanooga, Tenn., after visits from friends and family concluding a day of celebration by singing and praying. She went to sleep peacefully. She was 70.

She was born June 22, 1941 in Chattanooga, Tenn., to Clifford Shelton and Emma Lewis Shelton; both preceded her in death. The late paternal grandparents are Ruth and Julia Shelton; the late maternal grandparents are Elliot and Jennie Winston Lewis.

Survivors include her children: one son, Gregory (Lois) Hinton; two daughters, Rosalind Adriene Hinton and Ronnette (Brian) McElvain, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers, James C. (Aubria) Shelton of Chicago, Ill., and Rufus Lewis Shelton of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sisters, Geneva Shelton (Rev. William) Tramble and Reba (James Sr.) Southern of Kensington; former husband, Roy C. Hinton Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law; one aunt, Viola Shelton; three nieces; six nephews; two great-nieces; a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with her pastor, Rev. William Tramble Jr., Eulogist. Burial: Garmany Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 28 from 6-7 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 427 Sourthern and Prospect Road, Kensington, Ga. An online guestbook is available at: www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

Harry E. “Key” Clark, 88, Lookout Mountain

Harry E. “Key” Clark of Lookout Mountain, the West Brow community, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 at his residence. He was 88.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain and retired from Ross-Mehan Foundry following forty years of service. He was a veteran of World War II where he served as an MP with the 86th Infantry Division in the European and Pacific theaters and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member of the West Brow Holiness Church and always enjoyed deer hunting, working in his garden and the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Harriet Clark, five sisters and four brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruth Inez “Suby” Clark; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Terry Schober and Darlene and Frank Goza, all of Lookout Mountain; grandchildren, Christy Johnson, Carrie Dodson, Tim Baxley and Tiffany Baxley, and great-grandchildren, Logan, Destiny, Aleigh and Jake.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 4 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Mildred Virginia Thompson, 90, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Mildred Virginia Thompson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in a local health care facility. She was 90.

She was born June 5, 1921, in Tucker Springs, Tenn. The family moved to Chattanooga shortly thereafter. She graduated from Central High School in 1939. She attended Edmondson Business School and worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company, retiring as a business service representative after 37 years. She was a charter member of East Ridge United Methodist Church. She held various church offices during her lifetime, including chair of the administrative council and president of the U.M.W. She loved the Bible and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneeers and during the 1950s she served as a Pink Lady at Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Thompson; sisters, Marie T. Harris and Ethel Curtis, and brother, Homer R. Thompson.

Survivors include a sister, Dorothy E. Thornton of Rossville, and several loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct.27 at 1 p.m. in East Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Sauer officiating. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 4-8 p.m.at the funeral home and Thursday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Joyce Abercrombie, 80, Rossville

Joyce Abercrombie of Rossville died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at her residence. She was 80.

She was born and raised in LaFayette and was a graduate of LaFayette High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. M. and Lucille Bell Matthews; son, Jay Abercrombie, and brother, Ray Matthews.

Survivors include her husband of 50 plus years, James Abercrombie; sons, Matthew (Donna) Abercrombie of Rossville, Andrew (Lisa) Abercrombie of East Brainerd and John (Carmel) Abercrombie of Ringgold; grandchildren, Reese, Tyler and Austin Abercrombie, and nieces, Holly Hunt of Cleveland, Ga., and Tracy Rowell of Peachtree City.

Graveside services: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. in LaFayette City Cemetery with William Lester officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Chattanooga Affiliate, 5600 Brainerd Road Suite B-22, Chattanooga, TN 37411, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Kathy Darlene Grimes Schmitz, 53, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Kathy Darlen Grimes Schimitz of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. She was 53.

She was born in Whitwell, Tenn., on Nov. 2, 1957, was a member of Ladds Chapel Church of God, and enjoyed reading her Bible, praying and her dog, Bambi.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathleen Guy Grimes, and brother, Richard “Buddy” Grimes.

Survivors include her father, Freddie Grimes of Jasper, Tenn.; daughter, Freddie Evelyn Fay (George) Weldon of Rossville; son, Harmon Howard Grimes of Chattanooga; sisters, Patricia (Terry) Welden of Ider, Ala., and Bonnie Rene (John) Osborne of Ringgold; brothers, Randall L. (Linda) Grimes of Jasper, Tenn., Ronald (Iva) Grimes of Whitwell, Tenn., and Roy (Hazel) Grimes of Soddy Daisy; 5 grandchildren, Codie, Catherine and Jessica Weldon and Bryce and Jordan Grimes.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Jack K. Dodson, 81, East Ridge, Tenn.

Jack K. Dodson of East Ridge, Tenn., died Saturday. Oct. 22, 2011. He was 81.

He was born to the late Walter and Ulah Snodgrass Dodson on April 1, 1930 in Richard City, Tenn. Jack was of the Baptist faith, retired from Dupont and enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting and spending time outdoors.

He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lorraine Owensby and Clara Richards, and brothers, Walter Earl Dodson and Eston Dodson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Catherine Walker Dodson of East Ridge, Tenn.; sons, Dennis Dodson of East Ridge, Tenn., Donnie Dodson of Ethridge, Tenn., and Jimmy Dodson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter, Debbie Dodson (Tom) Brown of Mount Pleasant, Tenn.; sister, Rheda Davenport of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren, Rev. Dennis Dodson, Jr., Rebekah Pominski, Brittany Pominski, James Dodson Jr., Coy Dodson, Emily Dodson, Josh Brown and Jacob Brown, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David McCarrel officiating. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 2-9 p.m. and prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Rosie Lee McKeehan, 87, Rock Spring

Rosie Lee McKeehan of Rock Spring died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. She was 87.

She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence William McKeehan; grandson, David McKeehan; parents, John Norton and Nettie Lou Peterson Norton; sisters, Jess Lou Plott, Nannie Young, Emma Lee Clark, Mae Tate and Maude Goodson, and brothers, Lester and Willie Norton.

Survivors include her daughters, Jerry Ann and husband Jessie Davis of Rock Spring and Shirley and husband Larry McWhorter of Chickamauga; son, Harol “Junior” and wife Martha McKeehan of LaFayette; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with service conducted by Rev. W.C. Pence and Rev. Roy Groce. Burial: McItyre Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are four grandsons and three nephews. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Rayburn Cecil Lusk, 63, Lookout Mountain

Rayburn Cecil Lusk of Lookout Mountain died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. He was 63.

He was born on Lookout Mountain to the late Ralph and Ruby Leola Gravitt Lusk. He was a lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain and was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1971. He was the owner-operator of Lusk Automotive, Wrecker and Salvage Yard. He enjoyed racing and owned cars that raced at Boyd’s Cleveland and 411 Speedways and also enjoyed NASCAR Racing.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Releigh and Royce Lush.

Survivors include his wife, Junice Marlene Thompson Lusk; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Kristie Lusk of Lookout Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Toby Manifold of Valley Head, Ala.; sisters, Ruth Matthews of Lookout Mountain and Roberta Tinker of Trenton; brothers, Ronald Lusk and Ralph “Ralphford” Henry Lusk, both of Lookout Mountain; grandchildren, Reilly and River Lusk and Alexis and Molly Manifold, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 28 graveside at 1 p.m. Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery-Lookout Mountain, with Gene Strauss and Greg Ezell officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 1-9 p.m., all day Thursday and Friday until the funeral. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga Chapel.

Joseph Archer Glenn, 77, LaFayette

Joseph Archer Glenn of LaFayette, formerly of Chickamauga, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 77.

He was born February 22, 1934 to Elizabeth Archer and Elder Grifton Glenn of Chickamauga. He was preceded in death by both parents. He received his education at Darlington where he was a soccer team member. He continued that education training at Ft. Bliss, Texas. He served overseas in Vicenza, Italy in the Military Police Corps of the United States Army. He served on the board of directors of the Bank of Chickamauga for several decades.

He also donated many years serving his community, from investing in charitable causes, to Lions Club volunteer, to more than a decade of Gordon Lee High School Band Booster service and leadership. He was active in Christian service in the north Georgia area, being an active member of First Baptist Church of Chickamauga and First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, serving on numerous committees and being both a trustee and long-term deacon and a 10 year member in his sister's chancel choir.

He was in the hardware business for nearly 50 years, beginning in 1953 at Glenn Brothers Hardware working with his father and brother, to years later owning the business and expanding to ownership of two other Ace Hardware Stores. He served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Building Materials Association, and working in the hardware business until his retirement in 2000.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Buchanan Glenn; a daughter, Angela Ford (Christian) and granddaughter Meredith; a son, David (Rebecca) Glenn and grandsons Jack and Carter; stepson, Stephen (Lynn) Martin and grandsons Bryan and Bill, as well as granddaughters Christina and Delaney; sister, Olive Wright; niece Lynn (Jerry) Campbell and their sons, Andy and Nick; nephew Mike (Carolyn) Wright; brother, Elder (JoAnn) Glenn, niece Jan (Steve) Billingsley and their sons Andrew and Evan, Grifton Glenn, and Tom (Darlene) Glenn and their daughter, Lauren and son, Garrett.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jason Thomas officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.



James “R.J” Simpson, 16 mos., Summerville

James “R.J” Simpson of Summerville died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. He was 16 months old.

Survivors include his mother, Cammie Leeann Simpson; father, Roy (fiancée, Crystal Ragan) Simpson; sister, Cassie Anne Simpson; grandparents, Melinda and husband Tim Myrick, all of Summerville; Ken Smith of LaFayette, Nancy and husband Jim Bob Mitchell of Texas; Gail and husband Eddie Shaw of Trion; great-grandparents, Leila Sowell of Texas and Frankie Self of Arkansas; uncles and aunts, Jeremie (fiancée Sabrina Middleton) Wallin, Richard (fiancée Amy Taylor) Wallin, Charles Anderson, Kelvin and Theresa; great-uncle and -aunt, Dexter and Debra Wallin, and special uncles and aunts.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Walter Morgan at the funeral home. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Richard Sowell, Jeremie Wallin and Jason Chambers. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Christina Lee Jones Hooker, 35, LaFayette

Christina Lee Jones Hooker of LaFayette died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. She was 35.

She passed after a very short and unforeseen affliction. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She loved and served her family faithfully, as she did Christ. Her death is a tragedy beyond measure, and her resurrection will be a triumph that will rival it. She was a devoted homemaker and homeschooling mother, whose life and joy centered around raising and adoring her husband and children. Until such time as we meet again in Christ, our absolute love and Godspeed to you, Christina.

Survivors include her loving husband of more than 17 years, Jonathan Christian Hooker; five children, Locksley, Ruby, Isabel, Esther and Naomi Hooker, all of LaFayette; her parents, Bruce and Teresa “Teri” Jones; sister, Samantha Jones Cashen; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who love her dearly.

Memorial services: Monday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. at Highlands Presbyterian Church with Travis Hutchinson officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home and the burial will be private. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.

Carl Gregory Patty, 51, Rossville

Carl Gregory Patty of Rossville died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 in a local hospital. He was 51.

A native and lifelong resident of Rossville, he was employed as a custodian with the Catoosa County school system.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Carl and Lila Mae Patty and brother Ronald Gene Patty.

Survivors include his wife, Pam Patty; children, Jason M. (Rebekah Joy) Patty of Leesburg, Va., and Kevin Lee (Candice) Patty of Rossville; grandchildren, Nathan Ryan Patty and Jacob Austin Patty; sisters, Cathy Darlene (D.D.) Centers and Sheila Ferguson, and brothers, James Edward Patty and Timothy Nathanial “Bo” Patty.

Graveside services: Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Ron Tankersley officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 22 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville

Callis Bailey, 77, Rossville

Callis David Bailey of Rossville died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at his residence. He was 77.

He was a native of Montgomery County, Tenn. He was a member of First Centenary United Methodist and attended Austin Peay University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from TVA, where he served as a counsel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Reather Chambers Bailey; five brothers and sisters, Alice Davenport, Doris Pearl Hodges, Nelson, George and Ryan Bailey, and stepchildren, Quintin Jagger and First Sgt. Aaron Jagger.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Birdsall Bailey; son, Michael D. Bailey of Franklin, Tenn.; daughter, Michelle Bailey of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters, Evelyn Haile of Cookville, Tenn., and Irene Daniel of Clarksville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, David Bailey and Jason Bailey, both of Franklin, Tenn.; stepchildren, April Jagger of Rossville, Anson Jagger of Camden, Mich., Matthew Lawing of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Adam Lawing of Chattanooga, and 19 stepgrandchildren.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 22 at noon at First Centenary United Methodist Church with Rev. David Harr officiating. Burial: Monday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

James E. Simpson, 94, Ringgold

James E. Simpson of Ringgold died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. He was 94.

He was a deacon and member of New Liberty Baptist Church, the Fellowship Sunday school class and Quitman Masonic Lodge 106. He was a a retired 30-year employee of Wheland Foundry and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was the son of the late Herbert T. and Lula Rhinehart Simpson and was preceded in death by brothers John and Earl Simpson and sisters Jessie Simpson and Emma Lou Rhodes.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Bess Stamey Simpson; son, James E. (Debbie) Simpson Jr.; daughter, Sharon (David) Simpson Branch; grandchildren, DeJuana (Nick) Simpson NeCamp, James E. Simpson III, Daniel (Alie) Simpson, Scott (Andrea) Branch, David (Katie) Branch, Stephen (Randi) Branch and Lauren Branch and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at New Liberty Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Danny Henson, Wayne Hamrick and Telford Barrett. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens, Ringgold. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers are New Liberty Baptist Church deacons, Fellowship Sunday school class members and members of the Quitman Masonic Lodge #106 F&AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to New Liberty Baptist Church. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Barbara “Bobi” Catlett, 79, Rossville

Barbara “Bobi” Catlett of Rossville died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2011 at her residence. She was 79.

She was a native and lifelong resident of north Georgia and was retired from First Tennessee Bank. Mrs. Catlett was past president of the Rossville Business and Professional Club and member of the Order of the Eastern Star Pocahontas Chapter #165. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe and the Lydia class. She taught children’s Sunday school class for many years. She was strong in her faith and an avid witness for Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Winston “Monk” Catlett and son, Charles “Smiley” Catlett.

Survivors include sisters, Betty Westbrook of Rossville and Gloria (Richard) McDaniel Jr. of LaGrange; several nieces and nephews and Allison Catlett.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 24 in the funeral home chapel with Revs. John Wyatt, Jason Thomas and Jack Smith. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 23 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742, American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Suite 102, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421, or Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Laura O’Neal, 83, Ringgold

Laura O’Neal of Ringgold died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. She was 83.

She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area. Her life stands as a strong lighthouse, lighting the way for others to follow: an example of a trusting attitude in God no matter what, a rock of strength in a gentle body and soul. Her legacy leaves marks of faith, encouragement and example of what God can do with one faithful saint. She will be remembered as a cherished and precious mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace “Joe” O’Neal; son, Travis O’Neal; parents, William “Clyde” Longshore and Willie Register Longshore; brothers, Marion Longshore, W.C. Longshore and Wayne Longshore; sister, Helen Chestnut, and grandson Zachary O’Neal.

Survivors include her daughter, Angela LaFever; sons, Tommy (Jean) O’Neal and Danny (Gloria) O’Neal; brothers, Elton (Mary) Longshore and Buford (Peggy) Longshore; sisters, Cathleen Lumpkin and Villa (Garland) Hubbard; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Darren Burns, nephew of Laura, officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 21 from 4-8p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Donna Cathy Bates, 70, Chatsworth

Donna Cathy Bates of Chatsworth died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. She was 70.

She was a native of Robbinsville, N.C., and had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia are for many years. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from Standard Coosa-Thatcher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton O’Dell Bates; brother, Lester Ashe; sister, Dale Ashe, and mother, Maggie Mae Ashe.

Survivors include her son, Doug Oliver of Ringgold; sisters, Jane Peacock and Iva Beavers; brother, Jerry Ashe, and grandchildren, Candice, Alicia, Breanna and Samuel Oliver.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 23 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Yvonne Dalton, 84, Richmond, Va.

Yvonne Dalton of Richmond, Va., widow of Johnny W. Dalton, died Oct. 21, 2011. She was 84.

She enjoyed a long life as a devoted wife and mother. She was the proud owner of Plain and Fancy Florist and the Sweet Apple Tea Room located in Ft. Oglethorpe.

Survivors include her son, Byron Dalton, his wife Charlene and their children, Ryan and Tessa; son, Milo Dalton, his wife Karen and their children, Ben, Jake, Caleb and Katelyn; many nieces and nephews, relatives and dear friends in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida and Alabama.

Graveside services and burial: Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery in Rossville. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Diane Swaney, 69, Ringgold

Diane Swaney of Ringgold died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 at her daughter’s residence, after a long battle with emphysema and C.O.P.D. She was 69.

She was of Baptist faith and had lived her lifetime in Catoosa County and Chattanooga, Tenn. She enjoyed watching television, reading and talking with her neighbors, the Hickmans, Blackwells, Bakers and Reeds, who have always been so wonderful, especially these last several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Ruby Ross; sister, Donna Crabtree, and her loving husband of 33 years, Fincher “Clyde” Swaney.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Buddy (Lee) Daffron of Mojave, Calif.; daughter, Kendra Cross of Fort Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Lewis Daffron of Rosamond, Calif., and Angela (James) Brown Jr. of Rosamond, Calif.; four great-grandchildren, Trinity Dion, Kristina Lavinger, James Brown III and Stormy Brown; sister, Andrea Ross of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; sister-in-law Bobbie (RJ) Citty of East Ridge, Tenn.; brother-in-law Joe (Pat) Swaney of Chattanooga, Tenn.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Graveside services: Monday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Lakewood South Memory Gardens with Bryson Connelly and Travis Rogers officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 23 after 3 p.m. and prior to leaving for the service on Monday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the employees of Country Side Hospice in LaFayette for the wonderful care, patience and genuine love and compassion they have shown our mother over the last year. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Isaiah Caswell Brown Jr., 79, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Isaiah Caswell Brown Jr., of Chattanooga died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. He was 79.

He had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of his life and was a pastor at various local churches for more than 40 years. He was an Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean conflict, and was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Ella Mae Bumgarner Brown Sr., and his wife of 52 years, Sieglinde Ruth Brown.

Survivors include his daughter, Angela Brown of Chattanooga; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael (Barbara) Brown of Chattanooga and Steve (Sandi) Brown of Ringgold; brother, James Norman Brown; three sisters, Mary Sue Brown Martin, Anna Grey Brown Wilson and Judy Carolyn Brown Hubler, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Chris Moses officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 26 from noon until the time of service. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Charles Dean Bradley, 61

Charles Dean Bradley died Oct. 14, 2011 after a battle with cancer. He was 61.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Dewitt and Mattie Lou Bradley, and three brothers, William Cordell Bradley, Glenn Douglas Bradley and Henry Dewitt Bradley, Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Alice Faye Bradley; four children, Angelia LaDean and Michael Hope, Timothy Carl Bradley, Karim Lee and Danielle Bradley and Kimberly Mae and Lee Stackpole; eleven grandchildren, Jonas Hope, Shelby Hope, Matthew Cobb, Eli Hope, Leah Hope, Dakota Floyd, Alexas Floyd, Karim Bradley II, Aubree Bradley, Chloe Stackpole and Zoey Stackpole, all of Whitfield County; six brothers and sisters, Carl Floyd and Diane Bradley of Alabama, Betty Ruth and Swift Jackson of LaFayette, Francis Louise and Jim Smith of Texas, George Richard and Gean Bradley of LaFayette, Peggy Elaine Bradley of Chickamauga and Mary Sue and Steve Beard of Chickamauga, and special friend of the family Chevy Bruce of Whitfield County.

Memorial services: Oct. 29, 2011 at Trinity Gospel Tabernacle in LaFayette. Family and friends at noon and services at 2 p.m.



Mary Van Amos Lankford, 78, LaFayette

Mary Van Amos Lankford of LaFayette died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011. She was 78.

She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved life and lived each day to the fullest. Her smile radiated a warmth and love that was felt by everyone whose life she touched. She never met a stranger or an enemy. Not one to back down from adversity, she faced every challenge in life with grace and the heart of a true champion. She rocked the cradle, wiped the tears and kissed away the hurt of six adoring children, thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and today she is in Heaven waiting to clip the angel’s wings and send down to us her eleventh great grandchild, Kaitlyn Grace.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Lester Amos Sr., and Jewel Honor Slaten Amos, and brother, James Lester Amos Jr.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Robert Aaron Lankford Sr.; daughters, Norma (David) Simons of Toccoa, Kathy (Randy) Hunter of Summerville, Carolyn (Gary) Forgey of Ft. Oglethorpe and Regina (Mike) Cothran of Oakwood; sons, Robert Lankford Jr. of Summerville and Tim (Karen) Lankford of Dalton; sisters, Nora Marshall and Kathleen (Robert) McGill; sister-in-law, Gladys Amos, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. at Ridgeview Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Revs. George Palmer and Matthew Hunter officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens with Rev. Vincent Cook officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: grandsons. Honorary pallbearers: the ladies’ Sunday school class of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Due to Robert and Mary’s undying devotion to the welfare of animals, the family asks that a donation be made in her honor to the Walker County Humane Society in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Shirley Jean Scott, 60, LaFayette

Shirley Jean Scott of LaFayette died on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 at her residence. She was 60.

She was a lifelong resident of the East Ridge and north Georgia area and retired in 2003 from UTC with over 20 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Virgina Jo Cagle, and brother, Arlie Cagle.

Survivors include her children, Tracy A. (Alison) Scott III of Chickamauga and Diana Summer Scott of north Georgia; fiancé, James Pagliaro; two sisters, Theresa Benton of Cleveland, Tenn., and Sherry (Tony) Clagg of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; brother, Edward (Linda) Duckett of Elyria, Ohio; four grandchildren, Luke, Sarah, Sam and Parker, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Covenant Church located at 9259 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37343. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 21 at the church from noon until the funeral hour. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Doris M. McCutcheon, Rossville

Doris M. McCutcheon of Rossville died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at a local hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of East Ridge and Rossville area where she had worked in the 1980s at Chattem. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where she had been a member of the choir and the New Beginning Sunday school class. Her passions in life were her church, family, gardening and spending time with her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Maebell Bowling; brother, Charles C. Bowling; sister, Louise Smith, and brothers-in-law, William Smith and Glynn Gross.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Kelley McCutcheon of Ringgold; two sisters, Geneva Gross of East Ridge and Joyce Loew of Rossville; granddaughter, Piper McCutcheon of Ringgod; ex-husband, James P. McCutcheon of Ft. Oglethorpe; sister-in-law, Patricia Bowling of Rossville, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with Gurney Beard officiating. Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 21 from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society at 300 W. Emery St., Suite 106, Dalton, Ga. 30720. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville

Ruth W. Daniel, 95, East Ridge, Tenn.

Ruth W. Daniel of East Ridge died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 at her home. She was 95.

She was raised in the Methodist faith having lived across north Georgia. Her father, Oscar J. Withrow, served as a Methodist minister for over 50 years and her mother, Annie E. Withrow was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had lived in East Ridge for over 60 years where she had served in the community and was a devoted friend. From childhood her main objectives have been to be a good wife, mother, and friend when and where possible. She loved people, birds, reading and writing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble P. Daniel; son, Thomas J. York; her parents; brother, James L. Withrow; sister, Louise Erwin; niece, Pam Erwin, and nephew, Harry Erwin, Jr.

Survivors include her son, Joe Daniel of East Ridge; stepson, William N. (Sue) Daniel of Zolfo Springs, Fla.; sister, Frances Holland of Tifton; three grandchildren, Melodi York of Chattanooga, Melissa (Robert) Sprayberry of Rossville and Aaron (Emily) Daniel of Paris, Tenn.; five great-grandchildren, Jessica (Shawn) Reed, Rebecca Blankenship, Jackson Sprayberry, Naomi Daniel and Hudson Daniel; three great-great-grandchildren, Austin Reed, Gavin Reed and Braxton Reed; family friend, Eric Blankenship, and beloved nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of East Tennessee for their love and care during this time.

Funeral service: Friday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Jack Nichols officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 21 from noon until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Mrs. Daniel’s name to the charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Helen Ruth Haddock Swafford, 82, Rossville

Helen Ruth Haddock Swafford of Rossville died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. She was 82.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed going toyard sales and spending time with friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Clementine Haddock.

Survivors include her daughter and companion, Darlene Fairchild and Nathan Durham Sr. of The Villages, Fla.; sister, Doris Prescott of Rossville; three grandchildren, Shelia Gentry, Theresa Fairchild and John Albert Fairchild, III; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Monday, Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 23 from 1-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Betty Jean Partin Strickland, 80, Ringgold

Betty Jean Partin Strickland of Ringgold died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. She was 80.

A native of Knoxville, Tenn., she had lived most of her life in the north Georgia Chattanooga area. She was a member of Chapel of Prayer Church in Tunnel Hill and a former employee of Sweetwater Carpet and Ft. Oglethorpe Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Albert Strickland Sr.; parents, Clarence and Gracie Phillips Partin, and two special dogs that died with her, Toby and Kody.

Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, William “Billy” Strickland of Ringgold, and Albert and Sheila Strickland of Anderson, S.C.; two sisters, Bobbie Headrick of Ringgold and Gladys “Tiny” Smith of Ft. Oglethorpe; three brothers, Billy Partin of Stonebridge, Buddy Partin of Englewood, Tenn., and Joe Partin of Apison, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Albert Strickland officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 22 after 4:30 p.m. and Sunday until funeral time at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Carl Gregory Patty, 51, Rossville

Carl Gregory Patty of Rossville died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 in a local hospital. He was 51.

Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 22 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Ray Byran Hinton, 77, LaFayette

Ray Byran Hinton of LaFayette died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at LaFayette Health Care. He was 77.

He was a member of Happy Home Baptist Church; retired Master Sgt. of the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Hinton and Agnes Bell Hinton, and brother, Bobby Lee Hinton Sr.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary E. Suttle Hinton; daughters, Kimberly (Tracy) Rowe and Madison Hinton of LaFayette; son, Anthony Hinton of Knoxville, Tenn.; granddaughters, Kirsten Weaver, Aniyah Ware, Ebony Ware, Kimora Ware and Carissa Rowe; great-grandchildren, Jacaria McGhee and Samuel McGhee; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Edwin (Mary) Suttle, Charlotte White of LaFayette, Gary (Patricia) Suttle of Ringgold and Marion Suttle of Birmingham, Ala.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. from Happy Home Baptist Church, LaFayette, with Albert Evans and other ministers officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 22 from 7-8 p.m at the church. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery with full military honors. The family may be contacted at 109 Azalea Drive, LaFayette, Georgia 30728. An online guestbook is available at: www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Robert V. Pell, 89, Rossville

Robert V. Pell of Rossville died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 at his home with his family following a short battle with cancer. He was 89.

He was born on Aug. 17, 1922, to the late Charles D. and Zelma Kilgore Pell, one of fourteen children, of which six have predeceased him. He was a carpenter for over 30 years and was a member of the Carpenters Local #74.

He was also preceded in death by his wives, Ida Duck Barnes Pell and Pauline Campbell Pell.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Wooten Pell; children, Dorothy (Murphey) Dare, Edward Arnold Pell and Athena (Ronnie) Hunter; stepchildren, Linda Williams, Shirley Wooten, Judy Hall, Pat Stonecipher, Joyce Davis, Jennifer Miller and Robbie Miller; siblings, Euna Freeman, Fred (Betty) Pell, Dycie Long, Richard (Elaine) Pell, Leon (Connie) Pell, Kenneth (Jimmie) Pell and Ina Faye (Lonnie) Nance; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; sixteen stepgrandchildren and twelve step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Lonnie Nance officiating. Entombment will follow in Calvary Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 300 West Emery Street, Suite 106, Dalton, GA 30720. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 21 from 4 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 22 from noon until the funeral hour at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.



Edna T. Shaw, 74, Rossville

Edna T. Shaw of Rossville died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 74.

She was a resident of Rossville for 50 years and a member of Rossville Church of Christ for 46 years. During the past 5 years she enjoyed giving food to the needy through Harvest House.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Louie Shaw; sons, Steve (Martha) Shaw of Eton and Dennis (Tina) Shaw of Ringgold; daughters, Tina (Gary) Ramsey of Rossville and Janice (Randall) Nave of Chickamauga; brother, Larry Touchton of Sparks; grandchildren, Lee Varner, Amanda, Justin, Christopher and Tyler Shaw, and great-grandchildren, Blake Barnes, Eli Daniel and Lila Daniel.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Jack James officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 12-8 pm at funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Harvest House, Rossville Church of Christ, 1100 McFarland Ave., Rossville, GA 30741 (Attn: Harvest House). Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Lester E. McGowan, 91, Rossville

Lester E. McGowan of Rossville died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011. He was 91.

He was born to the late Roy and Mammie Kilgore McGowan in Marion County before moving to the Chattanooga area in 1946. He was a member of Chattanooga Valley Church of God and retired from John Martin Construction in 1982 after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing at his favorite spot under the Walnut Street Bridge and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.

He is also preceded in death by his sister Ellen Marie Pack and brother Richard David McGowan.

Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Mary Kathleen Perkins McGowan; children, Betty J. McGowan Waters (Harold E.) of Hixson, Linda S. McGowan Painter of Rossville, Donnie L. McGowan of Rossville, Billy Ray McGowan (Wanda) of East Ridge, Julia A. McGowan Quinn (Jerry) of Flintstone, Deborah L. McGowan Driver of Rossville and Lester Eugene McGowan of Rossville; sisters, Mary M. Bingham of Ooltewah, Louise Wiggins of Soddy Daisy and Ocellian Woodall of Ooltewah; brother, Leonard McGowan of Signal Mountain; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Valley Church of God with Rev. Roy Cope officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 18 after 3 p.m., all day Wednesday and until 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.

Glenda Clay, 65, Rossville

Glenda Clay of Rossville died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 at her residence. She was 65.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area and was retired from Home Instead after many years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Clay in February 2006.

Survivors include two sons, Jerome Gordon of Chattanooga and Robert Gordon of Fayetteville; daughter, Brenda Walden of Ringgold; stepchildren, Jeff Clay of LaFayette and Stacey Jackson of Chickmauga; four grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 12:30 p.m. in the Chattanooga National Cemetary with David C. Brown officiating. Visitation: following the service at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ at 400 Glenwood Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37404.There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pilgram Congregational Food Pantry or Hospice of Chattanooga. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Jim Cordell, 69, LaFayette

Preacher Jim Cordell of LaFayette died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. He was 69.

He was a faithful servant of the Lord for forty years. He pastored at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Trion First Baptist Church, Ruhama Baptist Church and Walnut Grove Baptist Church. He was an alumnus of Shorter College aand was on the board of trustees for the Baptist Village and the Georgia Baptist Children Homes. He loved being with his family and grandchildren, dealing with antiques and working with ForEvergreen Landscaping in Rome.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Shamblin Franklin, Lecile Mae Williams Cordell, and brother, Leonard Cordell.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty years, Wanda Dycus Cordell; daughters, Pam (Barry) Bridges of Summerville and Beth (Chip) Hood of Rome; son, Chris (Amber) Cordell of Cramerton, N.C.; sister, Shirley (Dan) Deakins of Whitwell, Tenn.; grandchildren, Christopher and Amy Cordell, Jenny, Brynna and Chantry Bridges, Noah, Braden and Katelyn Hood, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. at Trion First Baptist Church, conducted by Joel Snider and Floyd Roebuck. Burial: private at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to a church or charity of your choice. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Shelia Diane Murphy, 60, Rossville

Sheila Diane Murphy of Rossville died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 in a local hospital. She was 60.

Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Jackie Wyche, 83, Rossville

Jackson Gregory “Jackie” Wyche of Rossville died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. He was 83.

Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Thelma Inez Johnson Chesser, 73, Chickamauga

Thelma Inez Johnson Chesser of Chickamauga died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. She was 73.

She was born in Jackson County, Ala., to the late George Johnson and Flora Bell McEntire. She had resided in Chickamauga for the past twenty-three years. She was a former employee of Dan River Mills in Chickamauga and Busy Shopper in Fort Oglethorpe. She was a member of Rossville Baptist Tabernacle. She loved cats and talking on the CB radio, where her handle was “Blue Eyes.”

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Donald Chesser, and a sister, Joyce Vanderver.

Survivors include her children, Steven Harold Chesser (Kimberly Moen), Allan Donald Chesser and Kimberly Lynn Chesser all of Chickamauga; sister, Jewell Miller of Flintstone; brother, Wayne Johnson of Savannah; grandchildren, Sharon Elaine Gilreath, Amanda Inez Womble, George David Womble III, Amber Nicole Womble and John Michael Osbourne Vaughn, and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6-9 p.m. and Friday morning until service. An online guestbook available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga Chapel.

Charles Randolph Minns, Tunnel Hill

Deacon Charles Randolph Minns of Tunnel Hill, formerly of Williamsburg, W.Va., died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Dalton, but attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church in LaFayette quite often. He retired from BASF after 33 and a half years of service. He was preceded in death by one son, Deacon Gregory Anton Minns.

He left his legacy to his wife of forty-eight years, Deaconess Shirley E. Minns of Tunnel Hill.

Survivors include his children; one son, Andre Moreno (LaShana) Minns of Chesterfield, Va.; one daughter, Coretta B. (“CoCo”) Jefferson of Tunnel Hill; five grandchildren; two godchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in LaFayette, with Rheubin M. Taylor Sr. officiating and Rev. William Q. Watkins presiding. Visitation: at the funeral home Friday, Oct. 21 after 11 a.m. Burial: United Memorial Gardens. An online guestbook is available at: www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.



Edith Margaret Griffin, 87, Rossville

Edith Margaret Griffin of Rossville died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at her home. She was 87.

She was born in Hamilton County, Tenn., to the late Lawrence and Hazel Brown, and was preceded in death by her husband, Walker Griffin. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include her sons; Larry, Rodney, Barry and Gary Griffin, all of Rossville, Randall Griffin of Missouri, Tommy Vann Griffin of Hixson and Michael Griffin of Idaho; daughter, Gaynelle Howard of Rossville; 29 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services: Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Bishop Justin Fawson and Melvin Wimpee officiating. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 17 after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Max Hambright, 77, Rossville

Max Hambright of Rossville died on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer for the past 9 months. He was 77.

He was a native of Cleveland, Tenn., and had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area. He retired in the 1970s from Combustion Engineering with over 20 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Hambright; sister, June Hambright, and two brothers, Lee and Johnny Hambright.

Survivors include two sisters, Inez (Carmon) Beecham of Chattanooga and Tickle (Howard) Ragland of Hodgenville, Ky.; nephew, David (Debbie) Ragland of Hodgenville, Ky., and several other nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Sunday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. at Fort Hill Cemetery in Cleveland, Tenn., with Henry Henegar officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the Gideons International at P.O. Box 25, Hodgenville, Ky., 42748. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Amie “Lou” Ellis Middleton, 72, Ringgold

Amie “Lou” Ellis Middleton of Ringgold died on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. She was 72.

She was born in LaFayette to the late Jesse and Frances Tapp Helton on January 14, 1939. She was a lifelong resident of then Georgia area and a member of Revival Baptist Church in Chickamauga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anderson Coy Ellis; second husband, Allen F. Middleton Sr.; son Dwight Anthony “Tony” Middleton; sisters, Mamie Sue Wheeler and Gerri Ann Bonner, and daughter-in-law, Carol Lynne Middleton.

Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl Lynn (Ronnie) Kean of LaFayette and Winnie F. (Perry) Schmidt of Chickamauga; sons, Allen F. Middleton Jr. of LaFayette, Duane Anderson (Debbie) Ellis of San Antonio, Texas, Coy Lee Ellis of Chattanooga and Chris N. (Frances) Middleton of LaFayette; sister, Betty Jean Snider of Chickamauga; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and special friends Virginia Brammer and Misty Booth.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: West Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 15 from 4-9 p.m. and prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.

Cloyd Michael “Mikey” Jordan, 51, East Ridge, Tenn.

Cloyd Michael “Mikey” Jordan of East Ridge, Tenn., died on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. He was 51.

He was born in Tampa, Fla., to the late Cloyd Foster and Glenda Jordan. He was an avid Florida Gator fan and was a member of Greater Chattanooga Dart Association.

Survivors include his loving companion, Laurie Walling of East Ridge; children, Tracey Howell of McMinnville, John Walling of Rossville and Kayla Walling of Spencer, Tenn.; siblings, Phillip Jordan of Chatsworth and Darlene Keene of Fla.; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Monday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. (CST) at Long Cemetery in Spencer, Tenn. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 16 after 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Nancy Sue Bradford Forester, 75, Ringgold

Nancy Sue Bradford Forester of Ringgold died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in a local hospital. She was 75.

She attended Burning Bush Baptist Church and New Haven Baptist Church. She was an avid hunter, loved to fish and coached girls softball with the Boynton Recreation Association. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Buff and Ann Novella Collins Bradford.

Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Raymond L. “Ray” Forester; daughters, Vickie Anne Forester (Roland) Wilson of Rising Fawn and Carla Forester (Marty) Black of Ringgold; son, David (Beverly) Forester of Ringgold; brothers, Edsel Bradford of Chattanooga and Harold (Bernice) Bradford of Ringgold; sister, Ernestine Gibson of Gainesville; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dennis McNulty and Bill Broom officiating. Burial: Hawkins Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

William Kenneth Brock Sr., 79, Rossville

William Kenneth Brock Sr. of Rossville died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at his home. He was 79.

He was a native of Englewood, Tenn., and had lived the past 56 years in Rossville. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict and retired from Yates Bleachery following forty-four years of dedicated service. He was an avid hunter and loved spending time each spring in his garden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Hazel Brock; sister, Margaret Aliene Brock; and brother, Curtis Brock.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Tava “Granny” Slack Brock; children, Bill (Jennifer Jones) Brock of Chattanooga, Jimmy (Star) Brock of Chickamauga, John (Lea) Brock of Rossville and Joanne (Robert) Brock Carter of Madisonville, Tenn.; brothers and sisters, Bob (Christa) Brock of San Angelo, Texas, Juanita Egner, Paul Brock, Tommy Brock and Amos (Darlene) Brock, all of Englewood, Tenn., Lillian Wood of McMinnville, Tenn., Billy (Joann) Brock of Louisiana, Mary Trew of Etowah, Tenn, Betty Smith and Lewis (Lynda) Brock, both of Madisonville, Tenn., and Ruby Russell of Lenoir City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jennifer Huskins, Julie Carson, Billy Brock, Rebecca Millott, John Brock, Toni Grant, Walter Johnson, Brittany Carter, Angie Chenevare, Elden Crane Jr., and Brooke Burris, and nineteen great-grandchildren, Robbie Brock, Sara Chenevare, Jordyn Barclay, Kayla Morris, Austin Crane, Gary Barclay, Savannah Brock, Micah Genter, Jodi Chenevare, Andrew Brock, Joshua Millott, Tessa Craze, Reece Genter, Brooklyn Millott, Emma Grant, Gavin Brock, Millie Chenevare, Natalie Johnson and Liam Huskins.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Louis Hamm officiating. Burial: Slack’s Chapel Cemetery, Athens, Tenn. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 16 from 3 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Billy and John Brock, Elden Crane, Robert Carter, Allan Huskins and Gary. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Vernon Lee Ware, 76, LaFayette

Vernon Lee Ware of LaFayette died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011. He was 76.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of Community Baptist Church in LaFayette. He was the owner and operator of Wares Wrecker Service for more than 10 years and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dora Ware; wife, Barbara “Bobbie” Ware, and sister, Hazel Martin.

Survivors include his two daughters and sons-in-law, Trenda (Kelvin) Cordell of Rock Spring and Brenda (David) Wooten of Rainsville, Ala.; four grandchildren and spouses, Nicholas (Christy) Corderll, Christy (Glenn) Patterson, Rodney (Jennifer) Wooten and Amanda Wooten; several great-grandchildren, Blake Blevins, Jordan Cordell, Keyera Patterson, Kinsley Patterson, Caleb Hunt, Katie Hunt and Sadit Brown; nephew, Kenneth Martin, and special friend, Gwen Thompson.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. in the LaFayette Memory Gardens with Rev. Melvin Bridges officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 19 from noon until leaving for the graveside services at the funeral home. Arrangements by: LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.