Guerry R. Trantham, 71, Flintstone

Guerry R. Trantham of Flintstone died Tuesday, March 26, 2013. She was 71.

She had lived most of her life in the Chattanooga and Flintstone area and was a member of the Gospel Baptist Tabernacle in Rossville. She was a CNA, having worked for several home health agencies in the area including Superior Home Health Care. She also was a private sitter over the years retiring in 1992.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Alfareta McGhee.

Survivors include her two sons, James Smith of LaFayette and Stacy Knight of Chickamauga; one sister, Marlene Genter of Rossville; four grandchildren, Perri Smith, Abigail Knight, Lukas Knight and Caleb Knight; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Friday, March 29, at 1 p.m. at the Garmany Cemetery with Brother Paul Davis officiating. Visitation: Thursday, March 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Carson A. Keith, 56, Chickamauga

Carson A. Keith of Chickamauga died Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was 56.

“God saw him getting tired, a cure was not to be. He wrapped him in his loving arms and whispered ‘Come with me.’ He suffered much in silence, his spirit did not bend. He faced his pain with courage, until the very end. He tried so hard to stay with us but his fight was not in vain, God took him to His loving home and freed him from his pain.”

Survivors include his loving wife, Candice; five children, Tiffani Smith, Wade Keith, Megan Keith, Michael Keith and Jacob Keith; grandchildren, Ashley Smith, Alex Smith, Elisjah Keith and Talan Smith; brothers, Donnie Keith and Joe Keith; and lifelong best friend, Garland Huskey.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society at 300 W. Emery St., Dalton, GA 30720.

Thank you to all that prayed and supported our family in our time of need.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

David Smith Shields, 58, Knoxville

David Smith Shields of Knoxville died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at his home. He was 58.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John William (Bill) Shields, Sr., and Obera Smith Shields; sons, Jeremy David Shields and William Jess Shields.

Survivors include his sisters, Elsie (Burton) Gaston of Rossville, Sallie (Lamar) McWhorter of Rome, Joyce (Lloyd) Wrigth of New Market, Tenn., Diann Shields Bell of Ringgold; brothers, John William Shields, Jr. of Rock Spring, Lebron (Cooter) (Darlene) Shields of Vero Beach, Fla., Don (Amelia) Shields of Ringgold; beloved companion, Valerie Johnson of Knoxville and her children, Jean Marie (Matt) Sowder, and her children Emma and Anna Sowder of Indiana, Mary Jane (Gregg) Wildenburg and her children, Harper and Elliott Wildenburg of Cambridge, Mass.; and the mother of his children, Vickie Thomas Shields of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, March 29, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Service conducted by Minister Aaron Pope and Elder Don Shields. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, March 30, from noon to funeral time at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Marie Kathleen Griggs Reed, 93, Rock Spring

Marie Kathleen Griggs Reed of Rock Spring died March 23, 2013, at her home after a courageous battle trying to recover from a fall, breaking her hip in 2008. She was 93.

She attended schools at the Christian Chapel in the Natchez-Wildersville, Tenn., area of Henderson County, and was baptized into The Church of Christ at the Bayou, Gibson County, in Steele, Missouri, and attended many churches of Christ in Tennessee, Missouri, and Georgia. She is a member of both The Rock Spring and Noble Church of Christ. She loved and had interest in her hobbies such as working with ceramics, interior decorating and working in her flower gardens. She was working in her home decorating when she fell and broke her hip.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Clarence Reed, Sr.; her parents, Calvert Penn and Perlie Lorene Johnson Griggs; three brothers, Ernie Plaught, Erick Earrol, Sr., and George Edward Griggs; two sisters, Valeria Maryrene and Claris Faye Griggs.

Survivors include her son, Charles “Rance” Clarence Reed, Jr.; one sister, Fosteene EvaJean Griggs, both of Rock Spring; 12 nieces and nephews also survive.

Her family wishes to acknowledge with appreciative thanks for the loving care given Marie by her long time attending physician Dr. Richard C. Smith of LaFayette, the North Georgia Home Health Agency; Amedisys, and Home Hospice; Solamore, all in LaFayette. The family also wants to recognize her faithful Christian Caregiver Mary Pat Hunt of Chickamauga.

Funeral service: Tuesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the minister of The Noble Church of Christ; Jack Byars officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the The Noble Church of Christ 5511 Hwy 27 North, LaFayette, Ga. 30728.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

John B. Sampley, 61 Kingsport, Tenn.

John B. Sampley of Kingsport, Tenn., formerly of Chattanooga, and LaFayette, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport. He was 61.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on December 14, 1952. He was a member of the Fairview Batist Church in LaFayette and a member of the International Brotherhood of the Electrical Workers Local 175 traveling all over the United States employed as an electrician.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. Sampley, Sr., and Sara Jane Sparks Sampley.

John made many friends through his travels and met the love of his life. Alymira Sue Ford from Kingsport, Tenn., who was his wife, friend and caregiver to the end.

Survivors include his sons, Damon, Aiden and daughter Dana of LaFayette; one grandson, Cameron Sampley of Chatsworth; two granddaughters, Shelby and Kalie Bulaware of LaFayette; one brother, Dr. Bob Sampley (Betty) of Ringgold; sister, Sue McCurley (Travis) Altoona, Ala.; two special nieces, Lisa Sampley and Sonya Runyon from Ringgold; one special nephew, John Perry of LaFayette; three great nieces and two great nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Service by Rev. Randy Avans. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, March 29, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd., Suite 102, Johnson City, TN 37601, to the Salvation Army, 505 Dale Street, Kingsport, TN 37660 or to Local Life Saving Crew, Kingsport Life Saving Crew, 1800 Crescent Dr., Kingsport, TN 37664.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Mildred A. Patty, 83, Ringgold

Mildred A. Patty, formerly of Ringgold, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was 83.

She was born in DeKalb, Ill., on August 11, 1929, to Walker O. and Florence M. Padgett.

Survivors include her four daughters, Catherine Hayes, Margaret Gannon, Diana Doyle and Julie Schlappie; daughter-in-law, Joni Patty; 15 grandchildren, Julie, Acina, Shawn, Valerie, Robert, Joseph, Dennis, Kevin, Rob, William, Mary, Jeremiah, Katie, Walter and Elizabeth; and many extended family members and friends.

Graveside service: Thursday, March 28, at 10 a.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Cox officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, March 27, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Paula Renee Dover, 39, Ringgold

Paula Renee Dover of Ringgold died Monday, March 25, 2013, in a Rome hospital. She was 39.

She was a native and lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a 1992 graduate of Ringgold High School and received her A.S. degree from Dalton College. Renee was a member of Boynton Baptist Church and worked as a substitute teacher in the Catoosa County School System.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Diane Russell.

Survivors include her husband, Steve Dover; children, Kindle Dover, Kendra Green, and Kassie Dover; father, Charlie Russell of Ringgold; sister, Tammy Chastain; brother, Chuck Russell, all of Rossville; mother-in-law, Gloria Dover of East Ridge; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, March 29, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Marty Green officiating. Visitation: Thursday, March 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Rodney Don Rucksie Teague, Sr., 73, Chickamauga

Rodney Don Rucksie Teague, Sr., of Chickamauga died Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was 73.

He was born and raised in Summerville to the late Jesse and Mary Teague, but has lived in the Chickamauga area since 1976, and was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran and was previously employed with Norfolk Southern Railroad for more than 39 years as an operator. He loved horses and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and Papa, who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randy Nathan Teague.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 47 years, Burmah McKeehan Teague of Chickamauga; three sons and daughters-in-law, Rod and (Lori) Teague of Ringgold, Jesse and (Karen) Teague of Rock Spring and Clint and (Leah) Teague of Chickamauga; daughter and son-in-law, Leslee and (Justin) Reece of Chickamauga; six grandchildren, Dalton Gilreath, Ethan Teague, Chloe Teague, James Moore, Emilee Teague and Aidan Teague; and three nieces and one nephew.

Funeral services: Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Allen Farris and Minister Shane Robinson officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, March 26, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl Memphis, TN 38105 or call (901) 495-3300 or stjude.org/donate.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: J. Avery Bryan Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.

Jesse James Hathorn, 32, LaFayette

Jesse James Hathorn of LaFayette died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Hutcheson Medical Center. He was 32.

He was born July 2, 1980, in Fort Oglethorpe, the son of Judy Trammell Hathorn and the late Bill Hathorn. He was formerly employed with the Roper Corporation and Shaw Industries.

Other than his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Jesse and Myrtle Hathorn and Hobert(Red) Howell; half-brother, William Billy (Goat) Hathorn.

Survivors include his son, Tristen Hathorn; mother, Judy Hathorn; brother, Billy Hathorn; half-brothers, Michael Hathorn, Dennis Hathorn; half-sisters, Martha Foster, Gail, and Marie; grandmother, Julia Howell; aunt, Joyce Goodson; and nieces, nephews, great nephew and cousins.

Graveside services: Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at the LaFayette Memory Gardens with Rev. Gary Howell officiating. Visitation: Sunday, March 24, from noon until the service hour at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Cody Hall, D.J. Frye, Elijah Southern, Jacob Moore, Dewey Moore, Michael Vance, Chris Southern and Ronnie Hopkins.

Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

James Robert Stapp, 82, Ringgold

James Robert Stapp of Ringgold died Sunday March 24, 2013, at his residence. He was 82.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle. He was a former employee of Pro-weld where he worked in sales for 15 years and Challenge Supply where he worked for five years.

He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Stapp; parents, Bob and Arizona Corey Stapp; and sister, Dorothy Louise Thompson.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Bell Stapp of Ringgold; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Ellen Stapp of Rossville; brother, Thomas "Bud" Stapp of Ringgold; two grandchildren, Ashley (Ricky) Cook of Jacksonville, N.C., and Matthew Stapp of Rossville; and one nephew.

Funeral services: Wednesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 26, from 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Randy Roberts, 47, Chickamauga

Randy "Rambo" Roberts of Chickamauga died Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was 47.

He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was of the Christian faith. He was a free spirit, who enjoyed his long walks outside and talking to everyone he met. He was a loving son, brother and uncle that will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his "pawpaw," Frank McCullough.

Survivors include his mother, Linda (Marvin) Boss; father, Roy Roberts; sisters, Cindy Pursley and Cristal Early Dunn; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Thursday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Cecil Gravitt officiating. Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 26, after 3 p.m., all day on Wednesday, and prior to the service on Thursday.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.

Norma Jean Silvey Headrick, 71, Ringgold

Norma Jean Silvey Headrick of Ringgold died Monday March 25, 2013. She was 71.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, she was a former employee of Sweetwater Carpet and Shaw Industries and attended North Whitfield Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Watson and Ophelia Allen Silvey.

Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Bro. Thurman Headrick of Ringgold; two children, Annette (Ed) Vickrey of Ringgold and Greg Headrick of Dalton; brother, Lamar (Jewel) Silvey of Ringgold; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Shane), Christopher, Kara, Heather, Maygan and Connor; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, March 28, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lillard Stringer, Rev. Don Self and Rev. Mickey Headrick officiating. Burial: Catoosa Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, March 27, from 2-9 p.m. and until funeral time Thursday at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

James Donald Hanna, 83, Chickamauga

James Donald Hanna of Chickamauga died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at his home. He was 83.

He was born in Tulsa, Okla., but graduated from Robinson High School in Robinson, Ill., in 1948 and then served as a Boy Scout Master for Pack 901 in the 1960s. He was a licensed HAM radio operator and was an examiner with the Chattanooga Radio Club. He had previously worked for Marathon Oil in Robinson, Ill., and then went on to work as Marina Shop Manager at Loret Marina and Lakeshore Marina in Chattanooga for many years. He was also a member of the FISTS International CW Club and the American Legion Post 95. He had lived in the Chickamauga area for the last 20 years and was a member of the Chickamauga Presbyterian Church. He was an Air Force veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 20 years, Katherine Dodd Hanna of Chickamauga; children and stepchildren, Mark Hanna of Kentucky, Deborah (Kenny) Valle of Indiana, Dr. Steven (Ruth) Hanna of California, Connie (Rick) Scarborough of Kentucky, Amy Hanna of Indiana, Becky (Joseph) Murr of Colorado, Kenneth (Linda) Dodd of Tennessee, Lisa (James) Schmidt of Georgia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Claude (Beverly) Hanna of California, Ronnie (Ann) Hanna of Illinois; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services: Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at the Chickamauga Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bridget Waddell officiating. Visitation: Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Reception to follow for friends and family at the Wallace House, Lee and Gordon Mills, Red Belt Road, Chickamauga.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Chickamauga Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 654, Chickamauga, GA 30707, www.chickamaugapres.org or the "Wounded Warriors Project", P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675, or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416 (423) 892-4289.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: the J. Avery Bryan Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.

Susan Elaine Burrows Boyd, 59, Ringgold

Susan Elaine Burrows Boyd of Ringgold died on Sunday, March 24, 2013. She was 59.

A lifelong resident of the north Georgia, Chattanooga area, she was a member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Boyd; father, Robert Burrows and brother, Larry Burrows.

Survivors include her two daughters, Stacy Newton of Ringgold, and Tiffany Boyd of Ft. Oglethorpe; mother, Sarah Shelby Holcomb of Ringgold; brother, Donnie Burrows of Chickamauga; three grandchildren, Syd Newton, Kynsee Newton and Taylor Carter.

Memorial services: Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Eric Greeson officiating. Visitation: Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Marleen Davis Sims, 74, Fort Oglethorpe

Marleen Davis Sims Fort Oglethorpe died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at her residence. She was 74.

She was a resident of the Chattanooga, north Georgia area for over 50 years. She served as the pastor's wife of Fellowship Baptist Church, East Ridge, Tenn., for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and staying in touch with friends on Facebook.

She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Deral Sims.

Survivors include her sons, Mike (Cynda) Sims of Chickamauga, Paul (Vicky) Sims of East Brainerd; daughter, Rhonda Thomasson of East Brainerd; sisters, Ruth Ozier, Jane Eberhart, Paulette Diamond, Janette Sims, Judy Carpenter; grandchildren, Deanna Sunderland, Jennefer Sims, Cody Sims, and Jake Sims; and great-grandchildren, Laci, Noah, and Lucas.

Funeral service: Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Will Sims officiating. Burial: Marshal Memory Gardens in Albertville, Ala., at 2 p.m. EST. Visitation: Tuesday, March 26, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: the Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Burk K. Dallas, 46, LaFayette

Burk K. Dallas of Lafayette passed away March 18, 2013. He was 46.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Nannie Dallas; one sister, Barbara Ann Ware; and one brother, Larry Dallas.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Lotoia Hawkins Dallas; his daughter Kayla Dallas of LaFayette; one sister; six brothers; one brother-in-law; his mother and father-in-law, Charles and Kaye Hawkins of Loudon, Tenn.; and many other relatives and friends.

Viewing: from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Patton Funeral Home Chapel, 265 Fair Street S.E. Cleveland, Tenn. Visitation: From 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 223 Dunwoody Road, in LaFayette. Rev. Rhubin Taylor will officiate. The service will begin at 6 p.m. Rev. Gregory Ludy will be the Eulogist.

On Sunday, March 24, the family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. at the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 509 Church Street, Loudon, Tenn. The service will began at 3 p.m. Rev. James C. Billings will be the eulogist.

Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Loudon, Tenn.

Arrangements: Patton Funeral Home, 265 Fair Street S.E., Cleveland, Tenn. (Website: pattonfuneralhome1962.com)

Gail Headrick, 66, Chickamauga

Gail Headrick of Chickamauga died Tuesday, March 19, 2013. She was 66.

She worked for 30-plus years as a tax consultant with the H & R Block in Ringgold and Trenton. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Headrick; parents David Whitaker and Lorene Moore; son, Randy Bailey; grandson, Josh Nasworthy; sister, Sheila Whitaker; and brother, Terry Whitaker.

Survivors include her daughters, Angela (Brad) Patterson of Chattanooga, Tammy Young, and Candy Nasworthy, both of Chickamauga; sons, Anthony Headrick of Crandall, and Shane Hegwood of Chickamauga; sisters, Beverly Maxwell, Arab, Ala., and Connie Williams of Rossville, and Barbara Ann Whitaker; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Friday, March 22, at 11 a.m. Conducted by Minister Bruce Headrick. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, March 21, from 5-9 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Dan White, 86, Fort Oglethorpe

Dan White of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, March 20, 2013. He was 86.

The last of 11 children, he was raised in Summerville where he helped his mom take care of his dad who was bedridden for many years. He was a loving and caring dad and a devoted husband for 65 years. He worked extremely hard to support his family. He joined the U. S. Navy and served in World War II for four years. He then started his career in construction in which he was extremely successful due “to perfection.” He then became building inspector for Arlen Realty, now known as CBL. He handmade quality furniture which was also to “perfection.” In his later years, he took up the hobby of repairing lawn mowers and became known as “Lawnmodan.” Anyone who knew him…. loved him. He had a giving heart and a great sense of humor – laughing all the time. He wanted a sign on his casket to say “Gone fishing with God,” which his daughter, Danna, proudly made. He moved his family to Fort Oglethorpe in 1962. He was a member of Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church. He had been very active with the Tompkins Lodge #466 F&AM, Fort Oglethorpe for several years and also the Alhambra Shriners in the Mounted patrol with his horse, Danny Boy. Our cherished years were when we spent days and nights fishing on the houseboat he proudly built “to perfection.” He loved life to the very end and looked forward to each and every day. He always had such a special way with children – he loved them deeply and in return they loved being with him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen White.

Survivors include his daughter and caregivers, Danna and Butch Ford of Ringgold; daughters, Sheila (Leroy) Pettyjohn of Memphis, Tenn., Mona (John) Nixson of Virginia; grandchildren, Daniel Ford, Justin and Jennifer Ford, Jeff and Heidi Pettyjohn, Hailey and Robb Roaten, Kelli and Mike Johns, Rebecca Nixson.; great-grandchildren, his special bugs, Natalie, Kelsey, Braden, Kaylee and Levi Ford, Elizabeth, Michael Will, Sara, Andrew Johns, Robert, Brooke, and Ivy Roaten. Other special people in his life were his nephew, Joe, and Debra Ramey; friends, David Chandler, Jennifer Burgess, Maycee Holder and Grayson Holder.

Funeral services: Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Marv Eskew and Orville White officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, March 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Special thank you for the great care he was given to Amedysis Home Health, Missy Goodlett, Solamor Hospice and In Good Health and the Gathering, Darrell and Diane Henry and Mike and Debbie Wooden.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Donna A. Davidson, 51, Ringgold

Donna A. Davidson of Ringgold died March 19, 2013. She was 51.

She was born November 19, 1961, to the late Betty A. and Walter L. Steele. She was a dedicated, devoted and loving wife and mother. She had a love and calling for children at Battlefield Primary School where she worked as a Kindergarten para-professional and also in the church nursery at Burning Bush Baptist Church where she was a member. She graduated from Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School.

She was preceded in death by her infant sister, Dianna Steele; and grandparents, Roy E. and Lilah Rogers.

Survivors include her husband, Steven Kelly Davidson; sons, Clinton Thomas Davidson and Joshua Carter Davidson; brothers, Walter Dewayne Steele and Roy Lee (Brenda) Steele; Aunt Peggy and Uncle Charles Hicks; Uncle Murphy and Aunt Gloria Rogers; Aunt Linda Rogers; cousins, David and Jimmy Hicks; nieces, Mindy Couch and Allison Benson; nephew, Tyler Steele; and beloved great niece and great nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, March 22, at 1 p.m. at the Burning Bush Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis McNulty officiating. Burial: Burning Bush Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, March 21, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Donna Davidson Memorial at the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Patricia Jackson Crampton, 70, Flintstone

Patricia "Patt" Jackson Crampton of Flintstone died Tuesday, March 19, 2013. She was 70.

She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Miles and Geneva Jackson, and she was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband, Fred Crampton of Flintstone; stepdaughters, Rita Vermillion of Chesapeake Beach, Md., Linda Grigsby of Brentwood, Md.; siblings, Miles (Brenda) Jackson of Flintstone, Nancy (J.D.) Cox of Crawfordville, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Friday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Michael Morton officiating. Visitation: Thursday, March 21, from 4-8 p.m. and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church C/O The Pantry 90 Nick-A-Jack Lane Rossville, Georgia 30741.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Virginia Conaway Chandler, 97, LaFayette

Virginia Conaway Chandler of LaFayette, formerly of Centre, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at her daughter’s residence. She was 97.

She was a native of Cherokee County, and the daughter of the late George Thomas and Alma Parker Conaway. She was retired from Centre Manufacturing Company and was the oldest member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Chandler; brothers, Luther R. Conaway and Charlie Conaway; sisters, Roxie Bishop, Ethel Bishop and Sybil Turner.

Survivors include daughter, Ellen (Fred) Rea of LaFayette; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, March 11, at 3 p.m. CST at Perry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Eugene Burgess officiating. Burial: Cherokee Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, March 11, from 1-3 p.m.CST at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Kennon Conaway, Jimmy Henry, Clayton Underwood, Lance Underwood, Scott Underwood and Charles Young. Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Allmond, Billy Baker, Billy Bishop, Bruce Bishop, Gary Bishop, Jimmy Bishop, J.T. Bishop, Bob Rea.

An online guestbook is available: perryfuneral.net.

Arrangements: Perry Funeral Home Directing.

Norma Patterson, 72, Ringgold

Norma Patterson of Ringgold died Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was 72.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lane, and she and her family lived in the Lakeview Community and were members of Cloud Springs Baptist Church. She was a 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School where she was Miss Lakeview High. She attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga majoring in Home Economics while working at Flegal Insurance. After she met the love of her life, Don Patterson, her family moved to the Burning Bush Community and joined Burning Bush Baptist Church where they married and lived for 52 years. Just as God's beautiful painted sunset sky, the beauty of her uplifting, kind, caring, humble, loving spirit was seen and felt by her family, friends and all that saw her sweet smile.

Survivors include her husband, Don Patterson; daughter, Donya Patterson and husband, Keith; grandson, Braven.

Funeral services: Sunday, March 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis McNulty and Colin Crosen. Burial: Burning Bush Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, March 16, from 1-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Alan R. Fritz, 58, Ringgold

Alan R. Fritz of Ringgold died Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Fort McMurray, Canada. He was 58.

He was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and raised throughout the United States, He had been a resident of the Ringgold area for the past 38 years. He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. Alan was a graduate of Covenant College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was employed by KBC Advanced Technologies and was formerly employed with the Tennessee Valley Authority, which he retired from after 20 years of service, and Synterprise, LLC. He enjoyed traveling to different places and experiencing different cultures. He was a world traveler and traveled extensively throughout the United States. He enjoyed his family and his time with them. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always had a smile for us.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert K. Fritz; daughter, Felecia René Fritz; and grandparents, Roland and Frances Fritz.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Robin Janell Fritz; daughter and son-in-law, Courtney S. and Steven Hicks; grandchild, Hunter R. Blackwell; mother, Cherry B. Fritz, of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; sister, Kimberly Lea Keylon, of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; and several nieces.

Funeral services: Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Danny Henson officiating. Burial: New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with Bros. Marty Fiskey and Tilford Barrett officiating. Visitation: Friday, March 15, from 4-8 p.m. and from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Virgil Boshears, Larry Peacock, Richard Bowling, Bobby Wright, and Steve Hicks.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Eston Leon Smith, 84, Ringgold

Eston Leon Smith of Ringgold died Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was 84.

He was a longtime resident of north Georgia and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He was retired from Chattanooga Gas Company with 45 years, having been the employee with the most years of service. He loved to hunt, fish, and watch sports. He was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan.

Survivors include his wife, Janelle Smith; son, Mark Smith of Chattanooga; daughters, Vikki Andrews of Tampa, Fla., and Candy McAllister of Ringgold; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m. at Chickamauga Cemetery with Minister C. G. Griffith officiating. Visitation: Friday, March 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Wayne Hampton, 74, LaFayette

Wayne Hampton of LaFayette died Sunday March 17, 2013. He was 74.

Survivors include his daughter, Janice Hampton DeBord of LaFayette; son Bryan (Tara) Hampton of LaFayette; brother, Morgan Hampton of Trion; grandchildren, Kaci and Josh DeBord, Megan and Jake Hampton, Hannah, Andrew, and Reed Watkins; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Service conducted by Rev. Tim Jones. Visitation: Thursday from 5 p.m. to funeral time.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Walter Bagley, 96, LaFayette

Walter Bagley of LaFayette died Sunday, March 17, 2013. He was 96.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Beatrice Sanders, Elizabeth Schultz; brother, Nick Bagley, Paul “Bill” Bagley; and parents, Paul and Virginia Pitts Bagley.

Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Margaret Bagley; daughters, Gloria (John) Trammell of Chatsworth, and Eunice (David) Lindsay of Cohutta; sisters, Dorothy Turner of Duluth, and Flora Wessling of San Antonio, Texas; brothers, Joe (Judy) Bagley of LaFayette, and J.D. (Ruth) Bagley of Covington; grandchildren, Jonathan (Melanie) Trammell, Rebecca Trammell, Jill (Jimmy) Manley; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside service: Wednesday, March 20, at 4 p.m. Service conducted by Minister Arthur Blalock. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. No visitation

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Terry E. Woodard, 62, LaFayette

Terry E. “Rat” Woodard of LaFayette died Sunday, March 17, 2013. He was 62.

He was preceded in death by brother, Jim “Woody” Woodard; parents, Albert “Peedab” Woodard and Linda O’leen Jones Woodard.

Survivors include his daughter, Angie Woodard Smith, and husband, David, of LaFayette; son, Kevin Woodard and wife Charity of Ringgold; sisters, Ann Woodard Wallin, and Sheila Woodard, both of LaFayette; grandchildren, Cody Mitchell, Terry S. Woodard, Bryson Smith, and Drew Woodard; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Wednesday, March 20, at 2 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Dewey Blalock. Burial: Trinity Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 19, from 5- 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Cody Mitchell, David Smith, Drew Woodard, Bryson Smith, Terry S. Woodard, Greg Wood, Jody Fowler, and Donny Raines. Honorary pallbearers: Calvin Woodard, David Woodard, Rick Sheehan, Jim Hood, Steve Gravitt, Danny Keith, and Gary Woodward.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Howard T. Sartain, Sr., 89, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Howard T. Sartain, Sr., formerly of Jacksonville, Ala., died Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was 89.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville for 44 years and was retired from Anniston Army Depot.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Virginia Dillard Sartain.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Howard “ Buddy” Jr. and Linda Sartain; grandson, Trey, all of Chattanooga; daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Reid Montgomery of Hilton Head, S.C.

Graveside services: Wednesday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the Jacksonville City Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial may be made to the Cancer Research Center.

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

Mary Lou Veal Burnette, 64, Rossville

Mary Lou Veal Burnette of Rossville died Monday, March 18, 2013, in a local hospital. She was 64.

She was a native and longtime resident of the West Brow Community of Lookout Mountain and was a licensed cosmetologist and C.N.A. for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar “Monk” Veal and Viola Wooten Walton; sisters, Hazel Powell and Mildred “Sally Veal; and nephews, Randall Powell and Daniel “Bubba” Veal.

Survivors include her brothers, Erttie (Shirley) Veal, and Danny Veal, all of Lookout Mountain; nieces, Carla Powell, Tonya Harris, Johnette Hartley and Faith Triplett; nephew, Eric Veal; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friend and caretaker, Anna Mae Karnes.

Funeral services: Thursday, March 21, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. J.L. Black officiating. Burial: Fuller Cemetery, Ider, Ala. Visitation: Wednesday, March 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SolAmor Hospice, 106 Pearl Drive, Suite 107, LaFayette, GA 30728 or the charity of your choice.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

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

Jerry Michael Hughes, 63, Chickamauga

Jerry Michael Hughes of Chickamauga died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, as the result of a lingering illness. He was 63.

He enjoyed NASCAR, motorcycles and Elvis Presley. He loved telling and hearing stories, served in the United States Navy and was employed by Valley Mechanical for many years before his illness.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. H. Fay Hughes.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Hughes of Chickamauga; mother, Louise Coker Hughes of O'Fallon, Ill.; sons, Michael and Jason Hughes of Chattanooga; daughter, Melody White of Fairview Heights, Ill.; sisters, Sheila Hughes (Ron) Stevens of Springfield, Tenn.; Teena Hughes Estrada of Fairview Heights, Ill.; grandson, Andrew White of Fairview Heights, Ill.; step-grandchildren, Lydia, Natalie, Kayla and Bradyn Brewer, all of Chickamauga.

Funeral service: Thursday, March 21, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. George Palmer officiating. Visitation: Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

Terry Jordan, 67, LaFayette

Terry Jordan of LaFayette died Friday March 15, 2013. He was 67.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Jordan, and several sisters and brothers.

Survivors include his son, Kenny (Kellie) Wilson of Fort Oglethorpe; sister, Juanita Plaster of Rossville; grandchildren, Nicholas Wilson, Donnie “Spanky” (Jody) Keith, Christy (Eric) Paul, Melinda Bradley; great-grandchildren, Jay Swaney, Trey Swaney, Dixie Paul, Shelby Paul, Jordan Keith and Chase Keith; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. in Old Antioch Cemetery. Service conducted by Rev. Oscar Stapp. Visitation: Saturday, March 16, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

James Robert Thompson, 71, Flintstone

James Robert Thompson of Flintstone died Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was 71.

He was born to the late Claude and Bertha Thompson on April 29, 1941, in Kensington. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Verna Alice Thompson; and sister, Bertha Ann Smith.

Survivors include his son, Joey Thompson and his wife, Maria; and daughter, June Thompson, all of Flintstone; brother, William Stoker of LaFayette; four grandchildren, James, Danielle, Joseph and Benjamin Thompson; and three great-grandchildren, Lanie, Peyton and Levi Wright.

Funeral service: Monday, March 18, at noon in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lake Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, March 17, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

William Franklin Morrisette, Sr., 91, Ringgold

William Franklin Morrisette, Sr., of Ringgold died Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was 91.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late George Allen and Effie Bell Hughes Morrisette on October 20, 1921. He worked as a brick mason for more than 30 years and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II where he participated in the Battle of the Bulge receiving numerous ribbons and medals including three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cordelia Marie Tittle Morrisette; sons, William Morrisette, Jr., and James Wilson Smith; daughter, Brenda Sue Morrisette Eoff; and sister, Lucille Morrisette Lowe.

Survivors include his sons, Tommy Morrisette and his wife, Linda, Johnny Ray Morrisette and his wife, Pam, Robert Morrisette and his wife, Tricia; daughter, Dana Hindson; daughter-in-law, Shelva Morrisette; sister, Margie Lidster; brother, Marvin Price Morrisette; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside service: Tuesday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 19, from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Kilah Harper Belt-Hawley, Infant

Kilah Harper Belt-Hawley, infant daughter of Haley Bullard and Dalas Belt-Hawley, was still-born on March 16, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ronnie Bullard; and great-grandfather, Carroll Godwin.

Survivors include her parents; older brother, Landen Belt-Hawley; grandparents, Darrell and Lori Hughes and Mary Belt; great-grandparents, Clyde and Genny Ogle and Elizabeth Blaylock.

Graveside services: Tuesday, March 19, at 1 p.m. at the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

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