Charlotte June Posey, 76, Ringgold

Charlotte June Posey of Ringgold died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. She was 76. She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. to the late Charles and Callie Steel and had lived in Ohio for about 20 years before moving to north Georgia in 1985. She was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all that knew her. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Posey.

Survivors include her four sons and daughter-in-law, Gregory Posey, Victor and Susan Posey all of Mount Vernon, Ohio, Ron Posey and Chad Posey both of Ringgold; two daughters, Beverly Posey of Ringgold and Karen Posey of Del.; sister, Delores Hooker of LasVegas, Nev.; 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; childhood friend, Betty Worley and three nieces.

Graveside services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the Catoosa Memorial Gardens with Bro. Dewayne Renfro officiating. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 after 4:00 p.m. and prior to leaving for graveside on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Arthur LeBron “Art” Cain, 77, Ringgold

Arthur LeBron “Art” Cain of Ringgold died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. He was 77. He was a native and lifelong resident of north Georgia. He was retired from Dupont Company after 40 years of service and was a member of Burning Bush Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Selman Arthur and Eunice Hulsey Cain; and son, Terry L. Cain.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Martha Barnes Cain of Ringgold; grandson, Philip L. Cain, great-granddaughter, Katie E. Cain, both of LaFayette; brother, Marion F. “Doc” (Carol) Cain; nephew, Gregory (Krista) Cain of Orlando, Fla.; one great niece, Kristie, and one great nephew, Michael; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Cain of LaFayette; step-great-grandson, Joe Stewart; five step-great-grandchildren;

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis McNulty, Colin Crosen and Pastor Greg Cain officiating. Burial: Burning Bush Cemetery. Visitation: from Friday, Nov. 11 2-8 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burning Bush Baptist Church Building Fund, the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, or Hospice of Chattanooga.

An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com.

Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.

Kate Wallace Guffey, 88, Chickamauga

Kate Wallace Guffey of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. She was 88. She was born in Chickamauga to the late Charlie B. And Carrie Birchfield Wyatt Wallace. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Chickamauga. She was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Lee Guffey, Sr.; grandson, Gary Lee Guffey, Jr.; sister, Gladys West of LaFayette.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Gary Lee Guffey, Sandra and J.W. Parrish, Curtis Lee Guffey, Jr. and Teresea Guffey, Suzy Shipley, all of Chickamauga; sisters, Florence Powell, Fannie Watts and Jane Wallace, all of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Jason and Dee Parrish, Paige and Bob Riese, Jeff Guffey, Jason and Julie Chapman; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Kaitlee and Ryan Riese; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with reverends Bill Casteel, Steve Camp and Gene Hopkins officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes-Chickamauga Chapel.

Margaret Louise Cope, 93, Fort Oglethorpe

Margaret Louise Cope of Fort Oglethorpe died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. She was 93. She was a longtime member of Clifton Hill Baptist Church and has been recently attending Cloud Springs Baptist Church. She was born in White County, Tenn. to the late Robert and Luella Cope and was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Matt Hall officiating. Entombment: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes-Fort Oglethorpe.

Marvin “Bud” Edwin Scott, 76, Ringgold

Marvin “Bud” Edwin Scott of Ringgold died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. He was 76. He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he attended Simpson United Methodist Church. He was a former employee of Sweetwater Carpet where he worked for 8 years and Queen/Shaw Industries for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Napolean and Agnes Corey Scott.

Survivors include his loving wife, Wilma Dickson Scott of Ringgold; four children, Daniel Edwin Scott (Gail) of West End, N.C., Gary Michael Scott (Tina) of Austell, Gregory Wayne Scott (Christie) of Ringgold, and David Eugen Scott (Kristin) of Soddy Daisy, Tenn; step-daughter, Paula Annette Wells of Red Bank, Tenn.; three sisters, Jackie Nelson of Chattanooga, Tenn., Sammie Hampton of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Pat Moore of Kingston, Tenn.; brother, Wayne Scott (Yvonne) of Chickamauga; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 noon until funeral time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, 601 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga., or to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, South East Affiliate, P.O. Box 409410, Living Legacy Partnership, Atlanta, Ga. 30384-9410. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Ethel Thomas “Tommy” Mayes, 89, Rock Spring

Mrs. Ethel Thomas “Tommy” Mayes, formerly of Dahlonega died Nov. 1, 2011 from a long time illness. She was 89. She was born in Danville, Ky. Sept. 23, 1922. Her lifetime work was wife, mother and homemaker. She was a talented seamstress. She supported Dahlonega’s Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce at her husband’s side. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Stephen and mary Louise Soper Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Kenneth Guy Mayes.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Arthur and Diane White Mayes of Chickamauga; and daughter and son-in-law, Tomi and Philip Cambron of Dahlonega; granchildren, Tracy and Todd Bruce of Columbus, Shelby Cambron of Idaho Fallis, Idaho, and fiance Katie Gregory; Marc and Paige Mayes of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Guy and Jessica Cambron of Dahlonega; great grandchildren, Katherine, Mackenzie and Peyton Cambron, Kati and Alli Bruce, and Olivia and Sawyer Mayes. She will be sorely missed.

Memorial services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Dahlonega United Methodist Church. Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to JDRF in memory of Tommy Mayes would be appreciated. JDRF (Juvenile Diabtes Research Foundation International), 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Jordan Douglas Queen, 17, LaFayette

Jordan Douglas Queen of LaFayette died Wednesday. Nov. 9, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was a member of Peavine Baptist Church where he had been in the Awana and Upward sports program. He was a Junior at Gordon Lee High School and a member of the Wrestling Team. He was recently employed with North Georgia Eye Care in Dr. Eric Helwig's office. He loved being with his family and friends and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ronald Eugene Flippo.

Survivors include his parents, Gerald and Suzanne Queen of LaFayette; brother, Braden Queen of LaFayette; maternal grandmother, Doris Flippo of Summerville; paternal grandparents, Larry D. Queen and Martha Queen of LaFayette; uncles, Brian Flippo, (SaraBeth Bender) of Summerville, Travis (Shelly) Queen of LaFayette; cousins, Clayton and Kailee Queen, LaFayette.

Funeral services: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of LaFayette with Rev. Todd Gaddis, Rev. Randall Smith and Coach Brent Raby officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jordan Queen Memorial Fund, % Bank of Chickamauga, 201 Gordon Street, Chickamauga, Ga. 30707. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Sarah (Sis) Stewart Sprayberry, 92, LaFayette

Mrs. Sarah (Sis) Stewart Sprayberry of LaFayette died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. She was 92.

She attended the LaFayette Church of God.

She was preceded in death by parents, John E. and Eunice Stewart; husbands, Leonard White and Carl Sprayberry; brothers, Fred (Esther) Stewart, Glenn (Veta) Stewart and Ross (Robbie) Stewart; nephews, Bob Howard and Jimmy Ross Stewart, and grandson, Kerry White.

Survivors include her daughter, Eileen (Perry) Kitchens; sons, John Allen (Doodley and Kathy) White and Terry White; sisters, Ruth Taylor and Maybell Howard; brother, Sid (June) Stewart; grandchildren, Eric Tallent, Cindy (Jim) Taylor, Jeff (Rhonda) White, Richie White, Mark (Andrea) White, Robert (Kristy) White and Amanda White; fourteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, conducted by Todd Gaddis and Rev. Jeremy Singletary. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Donnie Peppers, Grady Smith, Jerry Day, Dave Gilbert, Stanley Ledbetter and David Cunningham. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Floyd Collier, 57, Chickamauga

Floyd Collier of Chickamauga died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. He was 57.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Collier; mother, Bonnie Collier, and brother, Glenn Lee Collier.

Survivors include his daughter, Ashley (Barry) Bourget; father, Robert Ray Collier; cousin, Anita Church; stepchildren, Shain (Scott) Davis, Sherry Martin and Michael Dodson, and stepgrandchildren, Mason Pettigrew, Jada Martin, Max Davis and Xander Warnick.

Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with service conducted by Todd Gaddis. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 13 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of Lafayette.

Mable Louise Dannel Kirkpatrick, 85, Rossville

Mable Louise Dannel Kirkpatrick of Rossville died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. She was 85.

She was born to the late Charles and Lula Mae Dannel on Dec. 3, 1925 in Grandview, Tenn. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed sewing and cooking.

Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Trimble of Ringgold; son, Melvin R. (Marcy) Kirkpatrick of Rossville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services: Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 14 from 3-9 p.m. and prior to the service on Tuesday. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Adella Quinn, 98, Rock Spring

Adella Quinn of Rock Spring died Nov. 5, 2011. She was 98.

She was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Quinn, and son, Sherman (Bud) Quinn.

Survivors include her daughter, Martha Dunn of Rock Spring; grandson, Chuch Dunn II of Rock Spring, and friends, Kim Scott and Karen Raulston.

Funeral services: Thursday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church with service conducted by Rev. David Brown. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions are to be made to the Center Grove Baptist Church, 68 Center Grove Church Road, Rock Spring, Ga. 30739. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.



Edward Grimes, 85, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Edward Grimes of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. He was 85.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at the East Lake Church of God with Donnie Fine officiating. Burial: Red Hill Cemetery, Whitwell, Tenn. Pallbearers: his grandsons. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Tammy Farrow Pemberton, 49, LaFayette

Tammy Farrow Pemberton of LaFayette died Monday, Nov. 7, 2011. She was 49.

Survivors include her mother, Linda Brown; son, Ricky Lamar Pemberton Jr. of Chattanooga; sisters, Sandy Wise Lee of LaFayette, Gwen Battles of LaFayette; brothers and sister-in-law Jackie (Karen) Farrow of LaFayette and Billy (Wendy) Farrow of Flat Rock, Ala.; special friend Bobby Long; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Service conducted by Rev. Randy Harden. Burial: LaFayette Memory Garden. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Donna Lynn Harris McBrayer, 40, Athens

Donna Lynn Harris McBrayer of Athens, formerly of Ringgold, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. She was 40.

She graduated from Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School in 1989, attended the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ringgold.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel McBrayer; daughter, Kirstie JoHannah McBrayer, both of Athens; parents, Joseph D. “Joe” and Linda Harris of Ringgold; brother Donald E. (Teri) Harris; nephew, Spc. Joseph Benjamin “Ben” Harris; niece, Teri Elizabeth “Beth” Harris, both of Athens, Ala.; and several dear aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Nov. 9 at noon. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Catoosa Teacher Federal Credit Union, Kirstie JoHannah McBrayer. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Charles Elijah Floyd Jr., 72, Flintstone

Charles Elijah Floyd Jr. of Flintstone died Monday, Nov. 6, 2011 at his home. He was 72.

He was a well-known businessman, loving husband, father and pawpaw. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was in the restaurant business for 38 years, owning and operating Charlie’s Restaurant, Faye’s Quick Lunch and Hungry Hollow Restaurant, and he also owned and operated Charlie’s Food Market for 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Floyd Sr. and Pauline Lindsey Floyd Morgan and stepfather, George Oliver Morgan; siblings, Shirley Mae Floyd Bailey, William Eugene Floyd, James Lamar Morgan and Richard Ralph Blessings, and grandparents, Pearl and Joe Lindsey.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Hazel Floyd; sons, Terry W. (Becky) Floyd, Gary Floyd and partner Tony York; grandchildren, Terry J. Floyd Jr. and Heather Floyd Russell Davis; a special great-grandchild, Isabelle Russell of Flintstone; siblings, Robert (Roseann) Floyd of Rossville, Sue (Edd) Stephens of Trenton, Janice (Mickey) Simmons of LaFayette, Pat (Deborah) Morgan of LaFayette and Doyle (Diane) Morgan of Flintstone; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Carl Ellis and Glenn Walker; sister-in-law, Bertie Floyd; brother-in-law, Johnny Bailey; special friends, Shirley and Archie Gilbreath, Mary Walker and Teresa Howard.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Wilkerson officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4-9 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.



Stephanie Christina Broom, 26, East Ridge

Stephanie Christina Broom of East Ridge died on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. She was 26.

She graduated from East Ridge High School in 2003 and then graduated from Northwest Georgia Technical College. She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece and friend. She loved animals and enjoyed working with the Humane Society.

Survivors include her sons, Braden Broom and Waylan Jones; mother and stepfather, Karen (Bill) Wilson; father, Steve C. Holt; fiancé, Joshua Jones; brothers, Stephen C. Holt and BJ Wilson; paternal grandfather, Doyle Stevens; maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Christine Stevens (Eddie) Ferrell, and uncles, James (Vickie) Stevens and Dewayne (Amy) Wilson.

Funeral services: Sunday, November 6 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Terry Phillips officiating. Burial: Weldon Cemetery, Flat Rock, Ala. Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Joyce Holcomb Williams, 60, Flintstone

Joyce Holcomb Williams Flintstone died Saturday Nov. 5, 2011 in a local health care facility. She was 60.

She was born in Chattanooga on Dec. 26, 1950, a daughter of the late Columbus Gardner and Lucille Tucker Holcomb.

She was of the Baptist faith and was a 1968 graduate of Kirkman High School. She married her husband on June 21, 1969. She worked for Rossville Police Department from Aug. 1984 until Jan. 1989. She then went to work for the Catoosa County Sheriffs Department from Jan. 1989 until Sept. 2011. She answered the first 911 call for Catoosa County and then became the 911 administrator from Sept. 2002 until her retirement in Sept. 2011.

She was also preceded in death by her sister Phyllis Holcomb and a cousin Gloria Sherrill.

Survivors include her loving husband, Larry Williams; children, Kelly and Gayla Williams of Ringgold and Jeffrey and Erica Williams of Flintstone; five grandchildren, Phillip, Garrett, Nathan, Justin and Blake; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Kerry Parker of Rockwood, Tenn.; brother and sister-in-law, Rickey and Sherrie Holcomb of Chickamauga; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Tracy Bass officiating. Speakers: sheriff Phil Summers, Major Gary Sisk, judge Gene Lowery and sheriff Steve Wilson. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 7, and Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation 5600 Brainerd Rd. Suite B- 22Chattanooga, TN 37411. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory Battlefield Parkway.

Pearl Omega Beach, 87, Ringgold

Pearl Omega Beach of Ringgold died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. She was 87.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Red Bank. She was previously employed with Vassey’s Men’s Store as a seamstress for more than 40 years and was completely devoted to her family. She was a loving mother, grandmothers, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters, two sons and three daughters.

Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Farmer of Ringgold; son and daughter-in-law, LeBron and Shelby Beach of Rossville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 6 after 2 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Rhonda Faye Miller, 54, Rossville

Rhonda Faye Miller of Rossville died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. She was 54.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of South Rossville Baptist Church. She loved animals and was a devoted mother who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Betty Green, and brother, George Franklin Green.

Survivors include her son, David Miller; brother, Charles Green, both of Rossville and two nieces.

Funeral services: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Flintstone with Jeff Brown officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Walker County Animal Shelter, 5488 North Marble Top Road, Chickamauga, Ga. 30707, (706)375-2100. Arrangements by: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Troy “Max” Williams, 77, Rossville

Troy “Max” Williams of Rossville died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at his residence. He was 77.

He was a member and elder at Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ for many years and was employed with Restaurant Enterprise.

Survivors include his wife, Nell Williams; children, Angie (Greg) Williams Bayne, Terry (Kerry) Williams and Bill (Amanda) Williams; sister, Eunice Graves; grandchildren, Bridge Bayne, Brittany (Tim) Asbury, Brandi (Barrett) Williams, Maleah Williams, Ceara Williams, Marie Williams and Jacob Williams; great-grandchildren, Cole Asbury, Skylar and Landon Williams.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ with Bill Williams officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 7 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and from noon unter the funeral hour at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Family and Children’s Services of Chattanooga, 225 E. 8th St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37402, or Hutcheson Hospice, 100 Mitchell Road, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Marty Clark, 55, LaFayette

Marty Clark of LaFayette died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. He was 55.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey (Tubby) and Dean Clark, and brother, Todd Clark.

Survivors include his wife Jean Clark; sons, Chris Clark and Mike (Erin) Clark; sisters, Jane Mullis, Diane Brown, Holly Ratledge and Cindy Johnson; brothers, Larry, Harvey, Ricky, Tim, Rodney and Kenny Clark; grandchildren, Cody, Dylan and Gracie Clark; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, service conducted by Rev. Ricky Clark. Burial: Naomi Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Larry, Harvey, Rodney, Shannon, Josh Clark and Stacy Mullis. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Rev. Leon Hall, 75, LaFayette

Rev. Leon Hall of LaFayette died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. He was 75.

He retired after twenty-seven years from the Roper Corp. in LaFayette. He was ordained on April 24, 1963 where after he pastored several churches through the year: Calvary Baptist Church in Chicago, Wayside Baptist Church in Summerville, Ridgeway Baptist Church in LaFayette, Calvary Baptist in LaFayette, Sunnyside Baptist Church in LaFayette, Belmont Baptist Church in Summerville and Hall Memorial Baptist Church in Calhoun.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bramlett P. Hall and Mary Lou Gaton Hall, and sister, Linda Blansit.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley Hall; daughter, Donna and husband Tim Ogle of Tennessee; sons, Tim and wife, Judy Hall of Florida and Jason and wife Melissa Hall of LaFayette; sister, Charlotte Forrester of Rome; brothers, Raymond Hall of Rome, Willie B. Hall of Florida and Eugene Hall of Trion; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with services by Rev. David Baxley, son, Tim Hall, Rev., Sam Barrett and Rev. Dewy Blaylock. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and at the church Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time. Pallbearers: grandsons. Honorary pallbearers: the Men’s Adult Sunday school class. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Jimmy Darrell Williams, 74, Ringgold

Jimmy Darrell Williams of Ringgold died on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. He was 74.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. He had served six years in the Army National Guard, was previously employed with S and H Erectors for more than 10 years and was a member of the Local Carpenters Union #74 in Chattanooga.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Marjorie Williams; wife, Jackie Colyene Fann Williams, and brother, Charles Williams.

Survivors include his two sisters, Patsy Kendrick and Jean Kendrick, both of Rossville; two brothers, Lamar Williams of Ringgold and LeBron Williams of Chattanooga, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. with Bro. LeBron Williams officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 7 after 2 p.m. and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Zella Jane McLemore Paradise, 88, Rossville

Zella Jane McLemore Paradise of Rossville died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011.

She was born in Scottsboro, Ala., and had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of her life and was of the Church of God faith. She was previously employed with Parkwood Nursing Home as a CNA for many years and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Paradise; son, Larry Paradise, and sister, Sue Wilds.

Survivors include her five children and their spouses, Linda and Floyd Capps of California, John Paradise of Rossville, Billy and Teresa Paradise of Ringgold, Mary and Eddie Seay of Rossville and Bobby Paradise of Rossville; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Bro. Lamar Dietz officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L.Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Jerry Lee Peardon Sr., 68, Chickamauga

Jerry Lee Peardon Sr. of Chickamauga died Monday, Nov. 7, 2011. He was 68.

He was born Feb. 7, 1943 to the late Jess W. and Florence Hatfield Peardon in Chattanooga. He was a welder working for Burner Systems International for 25 years and he enjoyed fishing, baling hay and working on old cars.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Byrd Peardon of Chickamauga; son, Jerry Peardon Jr. of Fort Mitchell, Ala.; sister, Sue Lively of Chickamauga; brothers, Richard Peardon of Chickamauga, Gordon Peardon of Hixson and Marvin Peardon of Columbus; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and close friend, Lonnie Ray Lively.

Funeral services: Thursday, Nov. 19 at noon in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4-9 p.m. and all day Wednesday at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Ralph Laydell “Doc” Shipp, 86, Rossville

Ralph Laydell “Doc” Shipp of Rossville died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. He was 86.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, an employee with Hamilton Concrete for 39 years and a member of New Manna Baptist Church. He enjoyed wrestling, football and baseball.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Jamerson Shipp; daughter, Jeanette Davis; brothers, Buck, Charlie, Luke and Leonard Shipp, and sisters, Zella Webb and Louie Wilbanks.

Survivors include his daughter, Joanna Underwood of Dunwoody; sister, Ruth Bryant of LaFayette; 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 4 from 2-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Frances Lucille Fouts Bailey, 88, Chickamauga

Frances Lucille Fouts Bailey of Chickamauga died Oct. 31, 2011. She was 88.

She was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and was a member of Wallaceville Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Chickamauga Senior Center and was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Bailey; daughter, Lillie Mae Cline, and parents, James and Bessie Mae Tucker Fouts.

Survivors include her granddaughters, Rhonda Bass (Tracy) of Ft. Oglethorpe and Tonya King (Chris) of Charlotte, N.C., and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Katie, Jake and Carson.

Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bros. Mike Smith and Bill Casteel officiating. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 3 from 3-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home-J. Avery Bryan Chapel.

Andrew G. Meadows, 34, Rossville

Andrew G. Meadows of Rossville died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 34.

He was a graduate of the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School class of 1995. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church where he was a member of the couples Sunday school class and was an ordained deacon. He had been employed with Memorial Hospital for the past 14 years as a surgical assistant.

“Soon you will read in the newspaper that I am dead. Don't believe it for a moment. I will be more alive than ever before” - D.L. Moody

Sunday night when Andrew drifted to sleep, he was dying of cancer. Monday morning, he awoke in the glorious presence of the Lord, more alive than ever before. Cancer is an excruciatingly cruel disease, but by God’s grace his yearlong battle ended at home with his loving family by his side.

“Though we naturally grieve at losing loved ones, we are not to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.” (1 Thess. 4: 13) Our parting is not the end of our relationship, only an interruption. We haven’t lost them.

Survivors include his loving wife of 10 years, Jennifer Bailey Meadows; two children, Easton and Maggie Grace Meadows of Ringgold; parents, Rick and Doris Meadows of Ringgold; brother, Adam (Carman) Meadows of Ringgold, and mother- and father-in-law, Randy and Lisa Bailey of East Ridge.

Funeral services: Thursday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church with Dr. David King officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Andrew and Jennifer Meadows fund at Gateway Bank and Trust. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and one hour before the service at the church. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

James Donald “Don” Simmons, 63, Chickamauga

James Donald “Don” Simmons of LaFayette died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. He was 63.

Don retired from law enforcement after 28 years, during which he served as the chief of police for the city of LaFayette. He also served as chief deputy for the Walker County sheriff’s department. He was a Navy veteran, serving two terms in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irey Simmons, and Mary Ruth Ware Simmons; brother, Larry Simmons; sister, Mary Ann Lindsey, and brother, Calvin Simmons.

Survivors include his fiancée of nine years, Tina Stoker of Chickamauga; daughters, Lori Simmons of Kennesaw and Heather Simmons of Atlanta; son, Chad and wife Debbie Simmons of LaFayette; sister, Dean Jenkins of LaFayette; brother, Paul and wife Sharon Simmons of LaFayette; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a loving pet, Lucy.

There will be no service. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Michael David Warnock, 57, Rossville

Michael David Warnock of Rossville died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 in a local hospital. He was 57.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Brewster, and father, Tom Warnock.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Warnock; brother, Ronnie (Susie) Warnock of Chattanooga; sons, Dusty (Heather) Warnock of Trenton, T.J. Warnock of Cookeville, Tenn., and Brandon Warnock of Hollywood, Ala.; stepson, Robert Franklin of LaFayette; stepdaughter, Tonia Sweat of Dalton; four grandsons; two granddaughters; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Memorial services: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Inez June Willis Tippins, 84, Ringgold

Inez June Willis Tippins of Ringgold died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. She was 84.

She was born in Selmer, Tenn., on July 28, 1927 to the late Lacy T. and Maggie Dickey Willis. She was a devoted member of Boynton United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Wesley Sunday school class and served as chief hostess for the church. She worked as a math teacher for Walker and Catoosa county schools with 30 years of service. She held a bachelors of science degree in education with a major in mathematics. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joe Willis.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, John Tippins of Ringgold; two daughters, Susan (Jim) Wooten of LaFayette and Joanna (Brian) McNew of Trion; two sisters, Mary Nell Lewis and Faye (Butch) Reeder; four brothers, Aubrey, Charlie (Mary), Bob (Doris) and Terry (Betty) Willis; six grandchildrenn, Jennifer (Mark) Maloney, Elliott Manning, Andy Wooten, Melanie Wooten, Brianna McNew and Katie McNew; two great-grandchildren, Rory and Aiden Maloney, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 4 at 12:20 p.m. at Boynton United Methodist Church. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 3 from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home and Friday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Margaret Inman, 99, Rossville

Margaret Inman of Rossville died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 at her residence. She was 99.

She was a lifelong resident of Walker County and was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church and the Golden Age group. She retired in 1987 from South Rossville Elementary School with 25 years of service in the cafeteria. Her passions in life were her church, family and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Verlin “Bud” Inman; daughter, Shirley Sumrall; parents, Charles and Laura Hixson; six brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Renee Brown of Rossville; sister, Nora Hager of Flintstone; five grandchildren, Greg, Chris and Steve (Kathy) Sumrall, Talisyn (Terry) Ridley and David (Suzanne) Brown; nine great-grandchildren, Brady, Devon, Eric, Conner and Ty Sumrall, Amanda (Derrick) Vanmeter, Shelby Ridley, Adalyn and Ella Brown, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Friday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Cotton Braxton officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 3 from 4-8 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 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.

Charles “Bob” Robert Clinton, 70, Tunnel Hill

Charles “Bob” Robert Clinton of Tunnel Hill died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. He was 70.

A lifelong resident of the Tunnel Hill area, he was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was in sales for many years in the Chattanooga and Dalton areas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Eva Padgett Clinton, and sister, Evelyn Long.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Caroll Hipp Clinton of Tunnel Hill; three children, Terry Clinton (Cecilia) of Tunnel Hill, Kristie Yott (Anthony) of Woodstock and Stephanie Clinton (Jeremy Campbell) of Dalton; brother, Joe Clinton of Deland, Fla.; six grandchildren, Tabitha Wills (Andy), Krystin Clinton, Ashley Campbell, Ezra Yott, Darien Yott and Brody Yott; one great-grandson, Hayden Wills; one great-granddaughter on the way, Amber Wills, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Shad Smith and Bro. Scott Young officiating. Burial: New Hope Cemetery in Tunnel Hill. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 4 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday until funeral time at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel in Ringgold.

Bill Edward Fryar Sr., 81, East Ridge

Bill Edward Fryar Sr. of East Ridge died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 in a local hospital. He was 81.

He was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was retired owner and operator of Fryar’s Auto Service for 45 years. He was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, Bill Edward Fryar, Jr.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia Fryar; daughter, Linda Farrow of East Ridge; sisters, Virginia (Howard) Delaney and Peggy (Charlie) Wynn; brothers, Freddy (Georgia) Fryar and Bobby Fryar; grandchildren, Rachel (Tim) Kincaid and Todd (Jennifer) Ervin, and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 3 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.

Daniel Anderson “Andy” Coffman, 46, Ringgold

Daniel Anderson “Andy” Coffman of Ringgold died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. He was 46.

He had an A.S. degree in business and office management and worked for Guardsmark, Inc., and for 18 years at McKee Foods as a security supervisor. He was an avid Nascar fan, lifelong Alabama fan – “Roll Tide,” loved paintball, fishing, magic and making balloon animals with his daughter, and at one time he was a firefighter at the Post Volunteer Fire department in Fort Oglethorpe.

He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Coffman.

Survivors include his loving wife of 19 years, Amanda Coffman of Ringgold; daughter, Samantha Coffman of Ringgold; mother, Margaret Coffman of Fort Oglethorpe; sister, Carrie (Mike) Williams of Fort Oglethorpe; nieces, Morgan Miller and Madison Williams; father-in-law; mother-in-law and a brother-in-law.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Leroy Spinks officiating. Entombment: Calvary Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 4 from 4- 9 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Regions Bank, Samantha Coffman college fund. Arrangements by: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Douglas Wayne Wilson, 59, Rossville

Douglas Wayne Wilson of Rossville died Sunday Oct. 30, 2011. He was 59.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area and was a member of the Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene. He was employed by Walmart in Fort Oglethorpe for the past eleven years and was a member of the Painters Local #226. He was a loving father and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, G.W. Wilson.

Survivors include his loving children, Toney Wilson of Rossville and Amber Wilson of Jonesboro, Ark.; mother, Dora Lee Wilson of Tiftonia, Tenn.; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Sherry Wilson of Rossville and Eddie and Angie Wilson of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., and sister, Margaret Staton of Rossville.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Jon Bemis officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens West. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home Battlefield Parkway.

Edith Susan Hawkins, 90, Chattanooga

Edith Susan Hawkins of Chattanooga died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. She was 90.

She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and member of East Ridge Church of the Nazarene. She was an employee at Nations Hosiery for over 10 years and a devoted homemaker for much of her life. She enjoyed sewing, making her own clothes, and flower gardening. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, James Charles Hawkins Sr., and parents, William and Bertha Ingraham.

Survivors include her sons, James (Hazel) Hawkins Jr. of Fort Oglethorpe and Ronnie Hawkins of Chattanooga; daughters, Joanne Curtis of Ringgold, Sue (Mark) Robinson of East Brainerd and Annette (Dan) McKinley of Ringgold; brother, Jerry Ingraham of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Shelia Campbell, Robbie Curtis, Alicia Uson, Stephen McKinley, Karen Tinsley, Chip Cummings and Timmy Hawkins, and great-grandchildren, Alec and Libbie Curtis, Brandon and Briana Campbell, Cade and Caroline Tinsley, Isabel Uson, Kayla and Sierra Hawkins.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Charles Knight officiating. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the East Ridge Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 9303, East Ridge, TN 37412. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Owen Gray Williamson, 75, Winona, Mo.

Owen Gray Williamson of Winona, Mo., died at 1:12 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at his home. He was 75.

He was born May 30, 1936, in Anniston, Ala., to Ullman and Geneva Owens Williamson. He grew up in Anniston, Ala., and was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. After his military service, he resided in Illinois and Georgia and later moved to Missouri. Before his retirement, he was employed as shipping manager for Crystal Springs Textiles in Chickamauga. He was of the Baptist faith. He will be greatly missed by his friends, relatives and especially his children.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Carol F. Williamson and Ruby L. Williamson; one brother and one sister.

Survivors include his six children, Diane Hanson and Scott Killpack of Winona, Mo., Terrie Gideon of LaFayette, Tammy Smith and husband, Robert Harrison of Tennessee, Tina Thornton of Bourbonnais, Ill., Karen Harris of Rossville and David Williamson of Chickamauga; eighteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn., at a later date.

Arrangements by: Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.



Charlotte June Posey, 76, Ringgold

Charlotte June Posey of Ringgold died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. She was 76. She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. to the late Charles and Callie Steel and had lived in Ohio for about 20 years before moving to north Georgia in 1985. She was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all that knew her. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Posey.

Survivors include her four sons and daughter-in-law, Gregory Posey, Victor and Susan Posey all of Mount Vernon, Ohio, Ron Posey and Chad Posey both of Ringgold; two daughters, Beverly Posey of Ringgold and Karen Posey of Del.; sister, Delores Hooker of LasVegas, Nev.; 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; childhood friend, Betty Worley and three nieces.

Graveside services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the Catoosa Memorial Gardens with Bro. Dewayne Renfro officiating. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 after 4:00 p.m. and prior to leaving for graveside on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Arthur LeBron, “Art” Cain, 77, Ringgold

Arthur LeBron “Art” Cain of Ringgold died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. He was 77. He was a native and lifelong resident of north Georgia. He was retired from Dupont Company after 40 years of service and was a member of Burning Bush Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Selman Arthur and Eunice Hulsey Cain; and son, Terry L. Cain.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Martha Barnes Cain of Ringgold; grandson, Philip L. Cain, great-granddaughter, Katie E. Cain, both of LaFayette; brother, Marion F. “Doc” (Carol) Cain; nephew, Gregory (Krista) Cain of Orlando, Fla.; one great niece, Kristie, and one great nephew, Michael; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Cain of LaFayette; step-great-grandson, Joe Stewart; five step-great-grandchildren;

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis McNulty, Colin Crosen and Pastor Greg Cain officiating. Burial: Burning Bush Cemetery. Visitation: from Friday, Nov. 11 2-8 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burning Bush Baptist Church Building Fund, the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, or Hospice of Chattanooga.

An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com.

Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.

Kate Wallace Guffey, 88, Chickamauga

Kate Wallace Guffey of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. She was 88. She was born in Chickamauga to the late Charlie B. And Carrie Birchfield Wyatt Wallace. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Chickamauga. She was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Lee Guffey, Sr.; grandson, Gary Lee Guffey, Jr.; sister, Gladys West of LaFayette.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Gary Lee Guffey, Sandra and J.W. Parrish, Curtis Lee Guffey, Jr. and Teresea Guffey, Suzy Shipley, all of Chickamauga; sisters, Florence Powell, Fannie Watts and Jane Wallace, all of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Jason and Dee Parrish, Paige and Bob Riese, Jeff Guffey, Jason and Julie Chapman; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Kaitlee and Ryan Riese; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with reverends Bill Casteel, Steve Camp and Gene Hopkins officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes-Chickamauga Chapel.

Margaret Louise Cope, 93, Fort Oglethorpe

Margaret Louise Cope of Fort Oglethorpe died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. She was 93. She was a longtime member of Clifton Hill Baptist Church and has been recently attending Cloud Springs Baptist Church. She was born in White County, Tenn. to the late Robert and Luella Cope and was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Matt Hall officiating. Entombment: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes-Fort Oglethorpe.

Marvin “Bud” Edwin Scott, 76, Ringgold

Marvin “Bud” Edwin Scott of Ringgold died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. He was 76. He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he attended Simpson United Methodist Church. He was a former employee of Sweetwater Carpet where he worked for 8 years and Queen/Shaw Industries for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Napolean and Agnes Corey Scott.

Survivors include his loving wife, Wilma Dickson Scott of Ringgold; four children, Daniel Edwin Scott (Gail) of West End, N.C., Gary Michael Scott (Tina) of Austell, Gregory Wayne Scott (Christie) of Ringgold, and David Eugen Scott (Kristin) of Soddy Daisy, Tenn; step-daughter, Paula Annette Wells of Red Bank, Tenn.; three sisters, Jackie Nelson of Chattanooga, Tenn., Sammie Hampton of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Pat Moore of Kingston, Tenn.; brother, Wayne Scott (Yvonne) of Chickamauga; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 noon until funeral time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, 601 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga., or to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, South East Affiliate, P.O. Box 409410, Living Legacy Partnership, Atlanta, Ga. 30384-9410. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Ethel Thomas “Tommy” Mayes, 89, Rock Springs

Mrs. Ethel Thomas “Tommy” Mayes, formerly of Dahlonega died Nov. 1, 2011 from a long time illness. She was 89. She was born in Danville, Ky. Sept. 23, 1922. Her lifetime work was wife, mother and homemaker. She was a talented seamstress. She supported Dahlonega’s Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce at her husband’s side. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Stephen and mary Louise Soper Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Kenneth Guy Mayes.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Arthur and Diane White Mayes of Chickamauga; and daughter and son-in-law, Tomi and Philip Cambron of Dahlonega; granchildren, Tracy and Todd Bruce of Columbus, Shelby Cambron of Idaho Fallis, Idaho, and fiance Katie Gregory; Marc and Paige Mayes of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Guy and Jessica Cambron of Dahlonega; great grandchildren, Katherine, Mackenzie and Peyton Cambron, Kati and Alli Bruce, and Olivia and Sawyer Mayes. She will be sorely missed.

Memorial services: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Dahlonega United Methodist Church. Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to JDRF in memory of Tommy Mayes would be appreciated. JDRF (Juvenile Diabtes Research Foundation International), 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Jordan Douglas Queen, 17, LaFayette

Jordan Douglas Queen of LaFayette died Wednesday. Nov. 9, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was a member of Peavine Baptist Church where he had been in the Awana and Upward sports program. He was a Junior at Gordon Lee High School and a member of the Wrestling Team. He was recently employed with North Georgia Eye Care in Dr. Eric Helwig's office. He loved being with his family and friends and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ronald Eugene Flippo.

Survivors include his parents, Gerald and Suzanne Queen of LaFayette; brother, Braden Queen of LaFayette; maternal grandmother, Doris Flippo of Summerville; paternal grandparents, Larry D. Queen and Martha Queen of LaFayette; uncles, Brian Flippo, (SaraBeth Bender) of Summerville, Travis (Shelly) Queen of LaFayette; cousins, Clayton and Kailee Queen, LaFayette.

Funeral services: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of LaFayette with Rev. Todd Gaddis, Rev. Randall Smith and Coach Brent Raby officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jordan Queen Memorial Fund, % Bank of Chickamauga, 201 Gordon Street, Chickamauga, Ga. 30707. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.