Michael James Mulvaney, 59, LaFayette

Michael James Mulvaney of LaFayette died Monday, March 12, 2012. He was 59.

He was preceded in death by his son, Sean Mulvaney, and parents, Richard Mulvaney and Jean Hoyt.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Mulvaney; son, Stephen Mulvaney; daughter, Ann Cummings, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services: Private. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette Chapel.

Mary Ruth Sutherland, 87, Catoosa County

Mary Ruth Sutherland of Catoosa County died Sunday, March 11, 2012. She was 87.

She lived in Catoosa County all her life. A member of First Baptist Church, Ringgold, she enjoyed the Joy Choir and her Love Sunday school class. She loved baseball, especially the Braves. She worked for Western Union for 32 years, then worked as a clerk for the Probate Court of Catoosa County, and ended her work career as deputy clerk of Superior Court of Catoosa County for 25 years. After retiring, she volunteered at Hutcheson Hospital in the Hutch for ten years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Roscoe Williams and Zenobia Angeline Smith Williams; three sisters, Amalie Tate Parry, Eunice Campbell, Jo Daffron; five brothers, Dorsey Williams, J. C. Williams, Tom Williams, Charles Williams and Ray Williams; two half-brothers, Farris Williams and Edwin Williams.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Lebron Benton of Ringgold; two granddaughters, Karen B. Mandall of Las Vegas, Nev., Lara (Lon) Langston of McDonough; two great-granddaughters, Reagan B. Langston and Rachel M. Langston of McDonough; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. All were loved by her.

Funeral services: Friday, March 16, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Bailiff officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. and 12 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Ministry of First Baptist Church, 7611 Nashville Street, Ringgold, Ga. 30736. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Mary O’Neal East, 73, Rossville

Mary O’Neal East of Rossville died Monday, March 12, 2012. She was 73.

She and her former husband were founders of O’Neal Publishing. She was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ.

Survived include her husband, David East, and her loving family.

Funeral services: Friday, March 16, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Myron Keith officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mountain View Church of Christ Building Fund, 1001 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville, Ga. 30741. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritgefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.



Mary Ann Parson Rogers, 54, Apison, Tenn.

Mary Ann Parson Rogers of Apison, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at her home. She was 54.

She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and was a 1975 graduate of Rossville High School. She was a realtor with ReMax Propertiers in Chattanooga. Those who knew her will always remember her ever-present smile, the gift of laughter and her willingness to always help others.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert (Bob) Rogers; husband, Dilmus (Mack) Rogers, and father, Robert E. Parson.

Survivors include her mother, Sue Parson of Rossville; sister, Pamela (Ronnie) Lowery of Chickamauga; brothers, Robert E. (Kay) Parson Jr. of Ringgold and Michael D. Parson of Rossville; nephews, Mike Parson, Adam Parson, Kevin Lowery, Andrew Parson and Jon Parson.

Funeral services: Monday, March 12, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ronnie Dotson officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitaiton: Saturday, March 10, from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Edna Sue King Nuckolls, 96, Rossville

Edna Sue King Nuckolls of Rossville died Thursday, March 8, 2012. She was 96.

She was born in Whitfield County to the late James Buford and Aslee Manis King. She was a long time member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Nuckolls; daughters, Ethel Ammons, Barbara Gallman; sisters, Nellie Ingle, Julie Hardin and a brother, Charlie King.

Survivors include her son, J.B. Nuckolls of Rossville; daughters, Johnnie Nuckolls, Kathy C. Hinton of Ringgold; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. at West Hills Cemetery in Dalton, with Rev. Jack Price officiating. Visitation: Saturday, March 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. An online guestbook is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Ashley Yvonne King, 24, Chickamauga

Ashley Yvonne King of Chickamauga died Thursday, March 8, 2012. She was 24.

She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of Garrett’s Chapel Baptist Church, where she gave her life to the Lord at a very early age. She had attended Ridgeland High School and was a loving dauther, sister, wife and mother, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles King.

Survivors include her husband, James Robert Brookshire Sr. of Walker County; parents, Steve and Sherry King; sons, James Robert Brookshire Jr. and Braxton Joe Brookshire; sisters, Tiffany King and Renae King, all of Chickamauga; grandparents, James and Ruth Springfield of Trenton and Ann King of Whitwell, Tenn.; nephews, Carson Bell and Josh Brookshire, and nieces, Erika Smith and Bailee Smith.

Funeral services: Monday, March 12, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. David Harris officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 11, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Kathy Lynne McKinney, 49, Ringgold

Kathy Lynne McKinney of Ringgold died Friday, March 9, 2012. She was 49.

She was born in Rossville to the late Norman Eugene and Joyce Marie Smith and was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area. She was a member of Lakeview Wesleyan Church and was previously employed with Maaco Auto Painting as a secretary for more than 20 years. She was very active with the MaryEllen Locher Cancer support group and was a loving sister, mother and grandmother, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Newbille.

Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Vanessa and Matt Eaves of Rock Spring, and Crystal and Charles Shaw of Rossville; three sisters, Mary Pavelka of Corpus Christi, Texas, Norma Redmon of Rossville, and Martha Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren; special cousin, Ann Argenbright and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Bro. Andy Walz officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, March 12, 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.

Robert “Bobby” Massengale, 61, LaFayette

Robert “Bobby” Massengale of LaFayette died March 9, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 61.

He was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Irene Long and George Jacobson.

Survivors include his parents, Stanley and Faye Massengale of LaFayette; brothers, John Massengale of Harrison, Tenn., and Clay Massengale of Rossville; two nieces.

Private services will be held. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Iva Dean Mallicote Branam, 64, Cleveland, Tenn.

Iva Dean Mallicote Branam of Cleveland, Tenn., died Saturday, March 10, 2012. She was 64.

She was a resident of the Cleveland area for the past year and was formerly of Ringgold. She was a former employee of Captain D’s, where she worked for 13 years, and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Mary Best Mallicote; sister, Lois Lane Essex; three brothers, Johnny, Lawrence and Houston Mallicote.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby Branam of Cleveland; three children, Marcus Ray (Wendy) of Gainesville, Michael Branam (Dustina Rainsville) of Ringgold, and Amanda Diane Stalons (Michael) of Cleveland; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, March 13, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Monday, March 12, from 1-9 p.m. and Tuesday 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.

Kathryn Joyce Jones, Rossville

Kathryn Joyce Jones, of Rossville, died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.

She longed to be reunited with her husband of 53 years, Poole Jones. They are happy together again in heaven.

She was a native of Benton, Tenn., and had lived most of her life in the Rossville area. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and was a member of Rossville First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the Bridge Builders. Following her retirement from Borg Textiles, she volunteered at Hutcheson Medical Center and visited shut-ins on a regular basis.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry C. Nicholson Sr., and Ava Jacobs Nicholson; twin sister, Lois Nicholson, sister, Betty Nicholson, and brothers, Billy Nicholson, Henry C. (Maxine) Nicholson Jr., and Robert A. (Betty Ann) Nicholson.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Byron Ball of Ringgold; brother, Charles E. (Jackie) Nicholson of Marietta; granddaughters, Kristy L. Hall (Dale Johnson) of Rossville, and Natalie K. Wade of Nashville, Tenn.; step-granddaughter, Sherri D. (Richard) Pirtle, Harrison, Tenn.; step-grandson, Richard A. (Diane) Ball, Cincinnati, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Andrew Hall and Lyndsey Pritchett, KaLee and Mason Pirtle; great-great-grandchildren , Jaxon and Brylee Pritchett, and Tucker Hall; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, March 13, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with David Tullock and Rev. Paul Williams officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, March 12 from 4 – 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 11 a.m. 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.

Daniel Everett Taylor, 56, Tunnel Hill

Daniel Everett Taylor of Tunnel Hill died Sunday, March 11, 2012. He was 56.

He was a native of Nashville, Tenn., and had lived most of his life in the north Georgia are. He was an employee of Ringgold Truck, Trailer and Tire Repair for 10 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Marshall and Anna Mae Mitchell Taylor.

Survivors include his two daughters, Amy Phillips and Tammy Davis; sister, Ann Franklin; brother, Doug Taylor and five grandchildren.

Graveside services: Tuesday, March 13, at noon at Gordy Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Daniel Adrian Brock, 61, LaFayette

Daniel Adrian Brock of LaFayette died Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was 61.

He was born July 18, 1950 in LaFayette. He graduated from Middle Georgia College and the University of Georiga. He was named to Who’s Who in Young Business Men of Georgia in 1972. He managed the Kitchens Medical Clinic in LaFayette. He retired in 2006 from managerial supervision of convenient stores.

His father, “Abe” Brock, formerly a Lookouts baseball player, had him playing baseball at the young age of three. He was a well rounded sportsman. His great love was football. He wore #32 when he was a great running back for the LaFayette Ramblers from 1965-1968. He was mentioned in the Free Press every week for touchdowns. He received several offers from the SEC and chose Georgia. He was a member of the LaFayette Elks Lodge #2018 and the Sons of American Legion in East Ridge, Tenn., squadron #95. He held many offices in the Elks Lodge.

He will be missed by the many friends he had. He seemed to collect friends like others collect material items.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LeeRoy “Abe” and Lota Brock; brother, Van Brock; and sister, Brenda Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Jolie McCleskey Brock; sister, Judy (Don) Gray; brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith; nieces, Hayley Mitchell, Terri (Jon) Buchan and Anna (Trae) Whitehead; nephews, Shawn Tucker and Scott (Gwen) Gray; four great nieces, two great nephews, and one great-great niece.

Funeral services: private. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, March 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: David Daniel, Ronnie Ramey, Freddy Chapman, Ben Potts, Wayne Ellenger and Scott Gray. Honorary pallbearers: members of the Elks Lodge #2018 and the Sons of American Legion, East Ridge Squadron #95. The family would like to thank Avalon Hospice. A special “Thank you” to Rosie, Jeff and Dwayne of Avalon. Thank you also to Susan of Senior Helpers for all your tender care of Adrian and especially for making him smile through his pain. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Betty June Haslerig, 80, Rock Spring

Betty June Haslerig of Rock Spring died Saturday, March 10, 2012. She was 80.

She was a longtime resident of Rock Spring and a member of Peavine Baptist Church. She was retired from Nation’s Hosiery Mill in Chattanooga.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Joe Gordy; sisters, Mary Jo Gordy, Maxine Gordy and Dotsie Tate; brothers, Earl Gordy and Jack Gordy.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Haslerig; sons, Mike Haslerig, Ronnie (Leisa) Haslerig; daughter, Ann (Russell) Turley; grandsons, David, Clint and Justin Haslerig; brother, Tom (Charlene) Gordy; all of Rock Spring; sister-in-law, Beth Abbott of Lithonia; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with service conducted by Rev. Nathan McCoy. Burial: Peavine Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Jerry Thomas Land, 65, Ringgold

Jerry Thomas Land of Ringgold died Sunday, March 11, 2012. He was 65.

Known as the “sockman,” he was a native of Fayetteville, Tenn., had lived in the Ringgold area for the past 29 years and was of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Ross and Annie Mae Shelton Land; and three brothers, Horace, Paul and William Land.

Survivors include his two children, Michelle Brown (Larry) of Ringgold and Jody Land (Karen Waller) of Franklin, Tenn.; four brothers, James Land and Floyd Land, both of Fayetteville, Tenn., Lloyd Land of Cottontown, Tenn. and Phillip Land of Nashville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah and Cohen; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, March 14, at noon at the funeral home with Stephen Anthony officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, March 13, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 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.

Peggy Sue Gipson, 78, Chickamauga

Peggy Sue Gipson of Chickamauga died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at her residence. She was 78.

She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and attended Solid Rock Community Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Gipson; parents, Jonathan and Rosa Lee Webb and five brothers.

Survivors include her children, Sheila Shultz of St. Louis, Mo., Johnny Gipson of Rossville, Deborah Fairchild of Chickamauga, Michael Gipson and Glenda Freeze, both of Rossville and Doyle Gipson of Flintstone; sisters, Betty Jo Shultz, Juanita Pilgrim, Bobbie Barber and Janice Tumblin; twenty-three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, March 15, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Randy Pitts officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Tuesday, March 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. and all day Wednesday 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.

Phyllis Sundena Miles, 56, Flintstone

Phyllis Sundena Miles, formerly of Flintstone died Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Lanett, Ala. She was 56.

She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Bird, and was a member of Evangel Temple Assembly of God and a former member of Flintstone United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard Miles of Lanett, Ala.; sons, Cory and Margaret Borin of Riceville, Tenn. and Michael and Raina Borin of Cleveland, Tenn.; mother and stepfather, Louise and Chuck O’Rear of Flintstone; grandsons, Isaac and Andrew; brother, James and Terri Bird, Jr. of Flintstone; grandmother, Dorothy Bird of East Ridge, Tenn.; and several nieces and two nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation: Wednesday, March 14, from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Parkside at Hutcheson Medical Center, 110 Park City Rd, Rossville, GA 30741, Golden Living Nursing Home, 702 South 13th St., Lanett, Ala., 36863 or Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church, 1755 south Phillips Road, Lanett, Ala., 36863. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Austin Raymond Fritts, 81, Rossville

Austin Raymond Fritts of Rossville died Sunday, March 11, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 81.

He lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area most of his life, and retired from Burner Systems International after many years of service.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Fritts Dunn, and brother, Bill Fritts.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Estora Fritts; granddaughters, Sonya Corbin and Stacey Lockhart; great-grandchildren, Carlee, Reagan and Brandon; sisters, Dorothy Bidwell, Carolyn Brown, Allie Mae Bryan and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, March 14, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jack Sexton officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the foot of historic Missionary Ridge in Rossville.

Fred Sanders, 86, Rossville

Fred Sanders of Rossville died Monday, March 12, 2012, at his home. He was 86.

He retired from security at TVA and served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Lou Ellen Sanders; sons, Fred Carter Sanders and Charles Hoyt Sanders.

Survivors include his daughters, Cheryl Byers and Leticia Deal; sons, James, Gary, Wayne, Lynn and Layne Sanders.

Funeral services: private. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the foot of historic Missionary Ridge.

Emma Bea Morgan Pittman, 91, Ringgold

Emma Bea Morgan Pittman of Ringgold formerly of Rossville died Monday March 12, 2012. She was 91.

She was a native of Scottsboro, Ala., a daughter of the late Zack and Bettie Frisbee Gant. She was a member of the Memorial Baptist Tabernacle and had worked several years in the labor and delivery department at Hutcheson Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Bankston Morgan Jr. and Dewey Pittman.

Survivors include a son Wayne (Denise) Morgan of Ringgold; stepchildren, Vicki, Lynn and Dewey Glenn Pittman and Brenda Rush; brother, Howard Gant of Alabama; sisters, Pearl Satterfield and Ruth Satterfield, both of Alabama; grandchildren; Trox Bankston Morgan III and Brandi Francisco and other grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, March 14, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Damon Perry officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Tuesday, March 13, from 5 to 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.



Donald E. Beaty, 78, Ringgold

Donald E. Beaty of Ringgold died on Friday, March 2, 2012. He was 78.

He was born in Ringgold (Woodstation) and had lived in Illinois most of his life. He attended Ringgold High school and was a Korean War veteran. He had worked for many railroad companies and retired from CSX in 1987. Throughout the years, he held several positions for the railroad. He was active in the community, volunteering with his wife at Catholic Charities and the senior citizens commission. His favorite activity was fishing, and he enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren the sport he loved.

His parents Ben and Margaret Beaty of Woodstation and brother J.D. (John) Beaty of Noble preceded him in death.

He was a beloved husband to Beverly Beaty for 55 years; loving father to Bruce Sr. (Carrie), Scott Beaty and LaDonna (Stanley) Warzosek, all from Ill.; proud grandfather of Bruce Jr. (Tiffany), Jacob, Tyler Beaty and Stanley and Matthew Warzosek, Christopher and Ashley Dusex; cherished great-grandfather of Kaleb, Kylie, Evan and Dominick; caring brother of Jane (Calvin Clark), Nancy (Buck) Edgeman of Rock Spring; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Christine Beaty of Noble.

Funeral services: Tuesday, March 6, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, March 5, from 3 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Together We Cope in Tinsley Park, Ill. For information call: 708-532-1632. Arrangements by: Vanderberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, Ill.



Katherine Roberta Stalling Shropshire, 83, LaFayette

Katherine Roberta Stalling Shropshire of LaFayette died Monday, March 5, 2012. She was 83.

She was a member of the deaconess board at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Eastern Star, and Starlighters Gospel Group.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Green Shropshire; parents, James Wesley Stalling and Cora Lee Stalling; sister, Sherlon Tucker; brothers, Howard Stalling and Claudius Stalling; three grandchildren, Jarred C. Shropshire, Chris Shropshire and Aubrey Shropshire.

Survivors include her six children, Gwendolyn Shropshire, Sharon Kay Shropshire, Sandra and Vernon Shropshire of LaFayette, George Sherman (Shirley) Shropshire of Smyrna, Tenn., Murl (Jackie) Shropshire of Atlanta; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, twelve great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Jackson, Sally Ware of LaFayette, Marlene Chaney of Chickamauga; brother, Gary Stalling of LaFayette; sister-in-law, Maxine Stalling, Marion Stalling; three brothers-in-law, Henry (Norma) Shropshire, Mack (Mary) Shropshire of Springfield, Ohio, Donald Shropshire of Corpus Christi, Texas; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral service: Sat., March 10, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Donald White, Rheubin M. Taylor Sr., and other ministers officiating. Visitation: at her home at 11 Shropshire Lane in LaFayette, Friday, March 9, from 5 p.m. until the funeral hour on Saturday. Burial: Monday, March 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at: www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

Mary Kathrine Ward Robbins, 78, Ringgold

Mary Kathrine Ward Robbins of Ringgold died on Monday, March 5, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was 78.

Her life was devoted to her children and grandchildren, and she had a passion for quilting.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Rhodes and Carrie Rayfield, and daughter, Molly Ward.

Survivors include her children, Charles, Jenny (Glenn), Tess, George, Mitchell and Jerry; seventeen grandchildren, Chuck, Bo, Angie, Cheryl, Billy, Michael, Crystal, Corey, Josh, Kenny, Brittany, Nick, Brandon, Jessie, Shelia, Melissa and Summer; ten great grandchildren; brothers, Clarence and James Rayfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Lee’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 7 from 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 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.

Charles Waymon Wilson, 55, Ringgold

Charles Waymon Wilson of Ringgold died on March 5, 2012. He was 55.

He was a native of Cleveland, Tenn., and has lived in the Ringgold are for the past 33 years. He was a former employee of Shaw Industries, where he worked for 30 years. He was of the Christian faith. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time at Weiss Lake.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Pauline Evans Wilson; and two brothers, Alvin and Jess Wilson.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Tina Beaird Wilson of Ringgold; two children, Tonya Wilson Galloway (Dave) of Ringgold and Jason Lamar Wilson (Candace) of Ringgold; four sisters, Elvie Hare, Ethel Carter, Reba Frederick and Gracie Dodson, all of Cleveland, Tenn; three grandchildren, Lindsey Wilson, Audrey Galloway and Allie Galloway; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, March 8, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.



John Billy Junkins, 78, LaFayette

Retired CW-4 John Billy Junkins of LaFayette died on Friday, March 2, 2012. He was 78.

He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. He retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard with 42 years of service. He was a member and past master of Western Lodge #91 F&AM of LaFayette, and member of Alhambra Shrine of Chattanooga.

Survivors include his wife, Rochelle LaRue Junkins of LaFayette; daughters, Deborah Mills of Hixson, Tenn., Cecilia Junkins (Curtis James) of LaFayette, Catherine Castorina (John) Castorina of Acworth; sister, Betty Sue Miller of Trion; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, March 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, conducted by Revs. Randy Gregg and Tracy Bass. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Visitation: Monday, March 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Chattanooga, PO Box 19269, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette

Mary Louise Simmons Ramey, 77, LaFayette

Mary Louise Simmons Ramey of LaFayette died on Friday, March 2, 2012.

She was 77. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Parton; parents, Loraine Simmons, Roy Lee Simmons; brothers, Jim Simmons, Frank Simmons and Don Simmons.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Viki Ramey of LaFayette; son-in-law, Tony Parton; sisters, Barbara Cavin of Menlo, Vivian Baker of Trion, Sandra Murphy of Trion, Linda McKeehan of Rock Spring, Martha Simmons of West Palm Beach, Fla., Myra Gooden of LaFayette, Sharon McCorminck of LaFayette and Marie Byrum of LaFayette; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel conducted by Revs. Sam Barrett and Dewey Black. Burial: LaFayette Memory Garden. Visitation: Saturday, March 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Mike Cowan, Ryan Arnold, Joe Lofty, Tony Parton, Steve Lowrance and John Gooden. Arrangemenets by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Betty Jean Bradford Cathcart, 86, LaFayette

Betty Jean Bradford Cathcart of LaFayette died on Friday, March 2, 2012. She was 86.

She was born to the late Elza and Mary Bradford in Bloomington, Ind., and was a member of Hosanna Lutheran Church, where she served on the altar guild for more than twenty years. She had a passion for flower gardening, dogs and needlepoint; bust most of all, spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Sam” Cathcart and brother, Jack Bradford.

Survivors include her son, Brian Scott Cathcart and his wife Karen of LaFayette; two grandchildren, Megan Cathcart and Robert John Cathcart; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: private. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.

Marie Elizabeth Gober Stroup, East Ridge, Tenn.

Marie Elizabeth Gober Stroup of East Ridge, Tenn., died on Saturday, March 3, 2012 surrounded by her family.

She was a lifelong resident of East Ridge and was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church. She was a clerk and retired from Southern Railroad after forty years of service. She enjoyed meeting friends for dancing and other activities at the senior center at Eastgate Mall.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cicero R. and Mary Jane Gober; brothers, Harry, Bill, Marvin and Edward Gober; sisters, Gladys Newton and Marjorie Thatch.

Survivors include her son, Roger F. Stroup of Ringgold; daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Don Towns of Chickamauga, Jane and Bob Steele of Franklin, Tenn; grandsons, Barry Stroup, Eddie (Kim) Towns of Chickamauga, Tony (Christie) Towns of Lookout Mountain; granddaughters, Sarah, Jessica and Clare Steele; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Andrew, Ruthie, Spencer and Evelyn Towns; several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Rosewood Assisted Living and Director Conner Overbeak for the care Marie received while a resident and also all the nurses and CNAs at Hospice of Chattanooga for their caregiving. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Chattanooga Parks and Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation Services at 1254 East Third St. Chattanooga, Tenn. 37404.

Funeral services: Tuesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at East Ridge Baptist Church with Ronnie Mitchell officiating. Burial: Lomenique Cemetery in East Ridge, Tenn. Visitation: Tuesday, March 6 from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home- Chickamauga Chapel.

Donald L. Pangle, 63, Rossville

Donald L. Pangle of Rossville died Thursday, March 1, 2012 in a local health care facility. He was 63.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jewell Elizabeth Madaris Pangle.

Survivors include his sister, Mary L. (Jerry) Wallin of Rossville.

Funeral services: there will be no services or visitation at the funeral home. Burial: Fayette Memory Gardens at a later date. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Ida Hadden Papineau, 89, Chickamauga

Ida Hadden-Papineau of Chickamauga died on Thursday, March 1, 2012. She was 89.

She was of the Catholic faith. She was the mother of thirteen children.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Samuel Edward Hadden and Lawrence Papineau; daughter, Catherine Ann Hadden, and parents, Michael Angelo Marchioni and Marie Louise LaJoie Marchioni.

Survivors include her children, Robert Hadden, Thomas Hadden, Betty (Eddie) West, Ronald (Susan) Hadden, Marie Nelson, Janet (John) Pogue, Darlene (Vernon) Crow, Amanda (Adam) Dennison, Donald Stephens and Donnyelle Stephens; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; sisters, Louise Drovie and Gloria Occhino; brother, Robert (Lucy) Marchioni; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. J.R. Bridgeman officiating. Burial: Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Vistitation: Sunday, March 4 from 3-8 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.

C. Dennis Damron, 70, Ringgold

C. Dennis Damron of Ringgold died on Saturday, March 2, 2012. He was 70.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Boehm. He served in the U.S. Army for nine years as an aviation crew member. His passions in life were his family, flying, woodworking, and restoring antique Volkswagen cars. He worked for T.U. Parks Construction for 22 years as their corporate pilot and their safety director. He served as a flight instructor for many years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Teena Mason Damron; children, Victoria Zielke, Corbin Damron III, Debbie Damron, Scott, Damron, Eddie Damron, Teddy Damron, and Nikki Damron; mother, Juanita Kanipe; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memerial services: Monday, March 5 at 2:30 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.

Kathleen Byrd, 87, Flintstone

Kathleen Elizabeth Griswold Byrd of Flintstone died on Saturday, March 3, 2012. She was 87.

She was a native of Tracy City, Tenn., and lived most of her life in Flintstone. She loved to talk to everyone about Jesus and she supported the Feed the Children and the World Vision charities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Leon Byrd Sr.; two sons, Billie Leon Byrd and Lester Leon Byrd Jr.; two daughters, Deloris Eileen Byrd and Ruth Elizabeth Ellinger; parents, Stephen Griswold and Maggie Lankford Griswold; sisters, Juanita and Edna Griswold; brother, Cowboy; and son-in-law, William Guinn.

Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte Guinn and Marily (Michael) Davis, Angela (Christopher) Millican, Lorene (Tim) Morris; sons, Clarence (Helen) Byrd, Michael (Melody) Byrd, and Artie Byrd; son-in-law, Steve Ellinger; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Wednesday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at the Old Lookout Cemetery in High Point with Rev. Steve Ellinger and Bro. Christopher Millican officiating. Visitation: Monday and Tuesday from 12-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangments by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

James Randolf “Randy” Stines, 58, Rossville

James Randolf “Randy” Stines of Rossville died on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at his residence. He was 58.

He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during Vietnam and receiving the National Defence Service medal. His passion in life was spending time with his family and friends, and he was well known for his big heart and his great sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his companion, Joan Stines; mother, Gussie Ammons; two brothers, Butch and Clayton Stines; and sister, Mary Ellen Stines.

Survivors include his stepdaughter, Robin (Larry) Clark of Rossville; several nieces and nephews; and his dog Jack.

Graveside services: Wednesday, March 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. James Barker officiating and full military honors provided by the VVA Chapter 203. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Robbie Benton Rogers, 96, Ringgold

Robbie Benton Rogers of Ringgold died March 5, 2012, at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

She was a lifelong resident of the Boynton community and a longtime member of Boynton Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and Bible school, and held backyard Bible school in her carport. She also sang in the choir and enjoyed mission trips. She taught second grade at Fort Oglethorpe Elementary School for 35 years.

She was teacher of the year for Catoosa County and a member of the board of directors of the Catoosa County Teachers Credit Union. She was a longtime correspondent for the Catoosa County News, reporting for Boynton Baptist Church and also community news. She was a member of the ADK Sorority of teachers and the Georgia Education Association.

Her great-grandfather was George Washington Brotherton Sr., of the Chickamauga Park Brotherton House. George Washington Brotherton Jr., her grandfather, was the owner of the property where the stone tower now stands. She was the granddaughter of the first park marshal of Chickamauga Park, Robert Benton. Her father’s childhood home is now Benton Place Campus.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Marion F. Rogers Sr.; parents Robert and Lizzie Brotherton Benton; sisters, Jessie Benton White, Lois Benton Peters, and Evelyn Benton Cooper; brother, C. Edward Benton; grandchild, Roger Marion Schultz and great-grandson, Joseph Hunter Schultz; son-in-laws, J. C. Schultz Jr., Paul McCormick and Jack Suddeth.

Survivors include her daughters, Paulette Schultz of Ringgold, Patty (T. Mack) Edwards, Caroll McCormick, both of Harrison, Lois (Billy) Broom of East Ridge; son, Marion (Wilda) Rogers Jr. of Ringgold; grandchildren, Michael David Rogers, Susanne Hall, Ginger Howard, Dianne Cantrell, J. C. Schultz III, Thomas Mack Edwards III, Christopher Lee Edwards, John Broom and Russell Broom; 16 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, March 8 at 2 p.m. at Boynton Baptist Church with Keith McLeod and Rev. Jimmy Hutto officiating. Burial: Daily Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 7 from 12-8 p.m. and 11-1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers: members of the Joy Sunday school class, the Boynton Baptist Church choir, the Catoosa County retired teachers and Catoosa County Teachers Credit Union board. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boynton Baptist Church Building Fund, 4093 Boynton Drive, Ringgold, Ga. 30736. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

J.B. Covey, 71, Rossville

J.B. Covey of Rossville died Sunday, March 4, 2012.

He was a native of Savage, Ky., and had lived in the Rossville area for the past 48 years. He was a self-employed contractor for over 40 years, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Chickamauga and a veteran of the Army National Guard.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Welby and Lucy Smith Covey; sisters, Eugenia Driver, Jen Grider and Jean Logue; and brother, Rob Covey.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Alice Guffey Covey of Rossville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Ronnie Hundley of Ringgold, and Teresa and Eric Whitton of Ringgold; sister, Judy Jernigan of Winchester, Ky.; five grandchildren, Matthew Hundley, Mitchell Hundley, Bethany Hundley, Rebekah Zimmerman and Lee Whitton; two great-grandchildren, Madison Grace and Emily, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Wilton Grimes officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Tuesday, March 6 from 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 7 until funeral time at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home of Ft. Oglethorpe.

David Wayne Walker, 58, LaFayette

David Wayne Walker of LaFayette died Monday, March 5, 2012. He was 58.

Survivors include his wife, Alicia Canada Walker; daughter, Tani Tomlin; son, Joshua Floyd, all of LaFayette; sisters, Glenda Turner and Ethel Agan, both of Summerville; three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Thursday, March 8 at 11 a.m. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Raymond Andrew Land, 73, Ringgold

Raymond Andrew Land of Ringgold died Monday, March 5, 2012. He was 73.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a former employee of Tuft Craft and was of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Alma Plott Land; sister, Martha McDonald and three brothers, J.C., Elbert and Tom Land.

Survivors include his two sons, Andrew Land of Dalton, and Jeff Land of Tunnel Hill; two sisters, Helen Land of Ringgold and Betty Voyles (James) of Tunnel Hill; special niece, Marilyn Hice of Tunnel Hill; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, March 8 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Don Self officiating. Burial: Woodstation Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, March 7 from 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 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.



Raymond Burl “R.B.” Shoemake, 78, Deland, Fla.

Raymond Burl “R.B.” Shoemake of Deland, Fla., formally of Georgia, died Feb. 26, 2012 at his home after a long illness. He was 78.

He grew up in Georgia and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving 20 years. He then retired and moved his family to Deland in 1977, where he owned and operated an upholstery shop. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ovlean Dilbeck Shoemake and brother, Emmett Shoemake.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Frieda Shoemake; daughters, Diane Shoemake of Rossville, Merry (Jimmy) Buckles of Chickamauga; son, Whelan (Kristina) Shoemake of Denver, Colo.; sister, Marsella Swanson of Ringgold; brother, Avery (Evelyn) Shoemake of Rock Springs; and granddaughter Misty Gifford of Rossville.

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

Vicky Gene Burnette, 71, Rossville

Vicky Gene Burnette of Rossville died on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. She was 71.

She was born in Knoxville, Tenn., to the late Bill and Helen Blackwell. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian and worked for First Cumberland Presbyterian Child Development Center for 14 years.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Helen Cordell.

Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Bill Burnette; children, Scotty Burnette, Glenn Burnette, Victor (Cheryl) Burnette, Teaquila Burnette, all of Rossville; brother, Robert Blackwell of East Ridge; 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews and one niece.

Funeral services: Friday, March 2 at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Gary Carver officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Thursday, March 1 after 2 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Christine Lyle, 76, LaFayette

Christine Lyle of LaFayette died on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. She was 76.

She is preceded in death by a son, Melvin Michaels.

Survivors include her daughters, Lola Mallory of Houston, and Sherry McLaughlin of Summerville; son, Charles Michaels of Houston; and ten grandchildren.

Memorial service: Friday, March 2 at 3 pm at Rape-Gapp Cemetery, Pigeon Mountain. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Johnnie Marie Underwood, 75, Rock Spring

Johnnie Marie Underwood of Rock Spring died on Thursday, March 1, 2012. She was 75.

She was born in Rock Spring to the late J.B. and Myrtis Lee Turnipseed. She had lived in the Rock Spring and Chickamauga area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always put others’ needs before her own. She never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was also preceded in death by her three children, Michael Owensby, Debra Owensby and Vanessa Taylor.

Survivors include her loving husband of more than 38 years, James Underwood of Rock Spring; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Terrell Riddle of Chickamauga; five brothers, James Turnipseed of Rock Spring, George Turnipseed of LaFayette, Wayne Turnipseed of Rock Spring, LeBron Turnipseed of Ringgold and Tommy Turnipseed of Graysville, Tenn.; two sisters, Nancy Maddox of Rock Spring and Norma Turnipseed of Collinsville, Ala.; two grandsons, Trey Taylor and Nathan Taylor; three great-grandchildren, Haley, Kacey and Trent Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Revs. James Turnipseed and Timmy Turnipseed officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, March 2 after 3 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Vertle Lee Land Langston, 93, Ooltewah, Tenn.

Vertle Lee Land Langston of Ooltewah, Tenn., died Thursday, March 1, 2012. She was 93.

She was a lifelong resident of the Ooltewah area. She was a former employee of Candlewick Yarns and was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her son, Howard Langston.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Swreda Langston of Ringgold; two daughters and son-in-law, Thelma McCorkle of Ooltewah, and Joyce and John Whittemore of Ringgold; 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ed Parson officiating. Burial: Westview Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, March 3 from 3-9 p.m. and Sunday until funeral time at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Johnnie Marie Underwood, 75, Rock Spring

Agnes Geneva Bruce of Ringgold died Friday March 2, 2012. She was 90.

She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of the Boynton Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Joymakers and was a loving mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Bruce, and daughters Frances McKinny, Glenda Alsobrook, and Martha Farris.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Johnny and Kim Bruce; brother, Wayne Stephens; granddaughters, Fonda Hunt, Kristy Ramsey and Misty Haney; grandsons, Tony Armour, Billy Story, Nicholas Bruce and Justin Badgett; great-grand daughters, Brook Dycus, Taylor Hunt, and Haley Adams; great-grandsons, Cameron Ramsey and Evan Bruce; and one great-great-granddaughter, Kennedy Dycus.

Funeral services: Monday, March 5, at noon in the funeral home chapel with Keith McLeod officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Saturday, March 3, from 2-8 p.m., Sunday from 2-6 p.m. and Monday after 10 a.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.