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Posted Monday,December 31, 2007
Pauline Blewer, 88, Chattanooga, Tenn.Pauline J. Blewer of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at her residence. She was 88.
She was a native of Harriman, Tenn., and lived most of her life in Chattanooga where she had been a longtime member of East Lake Baptist Church and most recently a member of Valley Memorial Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Blewer; three sons, John Paul Blewer, Grady Albert Blewer, Charles Samuel Blewer; brother, Leonard Whitlock.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Blewer of Lookout Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Danny Boyd of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
Services: Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Revs. Paul Grider and Horace Crawford officiating. Interment: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 1, from 2-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Amy Bryson, 78, Lookout Valley
Amy Tinker Bryson of Lookout Valley died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at a local hospital. She was 78.
She was a lifelong resident of Lookout Valley and worked with several medical facilities in the Chattanooga area.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ola Tinker.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Rick Chesnutt of Chickamauga; son, Randy Ellison of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.; two beloved cousins, Danny Tinker of Lookout Valley, Donny Smith of Tracy City, Tenn.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services: Monday, Dec. 31, at noon at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Everett Gossett officiating. Burial: Burgess Family Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 30, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Oraleen Buffington, 89, Perry
Oraleen Palmer Buffington of Perry died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. She was 89.
She was born April 8, 1918 in Ider, Ala., to the late Lewis and Mary York Palmer. She was of the Baptist faith, a member of Calvary Memorial Church and a houseparent at Bonnie Oaks School for more than 10 years.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arnold T. Buffington; five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Belva Jean and Dick Roughton of Perry; brother, Charles Palmer of Ider; grandson Ricky Robinson of Ooltewah, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren.
Services: Monday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 30, from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Robert Crosslin Sr., 70 , Chickamauga
Robert Grant “Bob” Crosslin Sr. of Chickamauga died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. He was 70.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was also an Air Force veteran and retired from Mohawk Industries after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Jewel Crosslin; grandson, Wade Autry.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 49 years, Virginia Crosslin of Chickamauga; sister, Elizabeth Timar of Marietta; daughter and son-in-law, Pene and Jack Nelms of Flintstone; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert “Grant” Jr. and Barbie Crosslin of Lookout Valley, Greg and Amberly Crosslin of Ringgold; five grandchildren, Leveeta Jones, Scott, Tiffany, Austin and Chase Crosslin; two great-grandchildren, Garret Autry and Shelby Jones.
Services: Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe chapel with Charles McElhaney officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 1, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Erma Morris, 78, Chickamauga
Erma Grace Dill Keeton Morris of Chickamauga died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. She was 78.
She was born in Harrison, Tenn., to the late Shirley J. and Henrietta McKeel Dill. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga. She had formerly enjoyed working at the Chickamauga Drug Store for several years. She enjoyed flowers and reading her Bible.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Morris; son-in-law, Phillip R. Henderson; several siblings.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Henderson; sons, Tony Keeton, Stanley Keeton and his fiancée, Kelli Bryant, all of Chickamauga; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Kathy Morris of Wedowee, Ala.; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga with pastor Darrell Henry officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 29, from 4-9 p.m., and Sunday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to “Caring Missions” at Oakwood Baptist Church, 115 Oakwood St., Chickamauga, Ga., 30707.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
June Morris, 81, Rossville
June K. Morris of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 at a local hospital. She was 81.
She was a native of Waycross and a longtime resident of North Georgia. She was a member of Lakeview First Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary, and later was a member of the Ruth Sunday School class. She was retired from Provident Insurance Co.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Morris, parents, H.A. and Hattie Evans King; two brothers, Jack and Daniel C. King. Although she had no natural children, she had plenty of love and cared for many children.
Survivors include stepmother, Joyce Jones of Waycross; niece, Harriett Ferrell of Savannah; several cousins.
Services: Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m. with Dr. Leroy Spinks, Rev. Max Parris and Rev. Dave Bolling officiating. Interment: National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: First Baptist Church Sunshiners. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 1, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Sharon Prince, 65, Rossville
Sharon Loraine Prince of Rossville died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was 65.
Her proudest accomplishments were her children and grandchildren. She was born April 5, 1942 in Marsh, Mont., a daughter of the late Aaron and Emma Speidel Meidinger. She worked all of her life and made many friends on the job. She was very generous to anyone in need and spent her last working years sitting with the elderly. Her passion was her grandchildren.
A devoted mother and grandmother is survived by her daughter, Karen (Jeff) Mays of Chattanooga, Tenn.; son, Jerry (Marla) Prince of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Hannah, Rebekah and Joshua Mays, Monica and Molly Prince.
Other survivors include four sisters, Daphine (Lyle) Fiechtner, Judy (Bud) Walker, Josephine Meidinger, Cheryl Klang, all of Miles City, Mont.; six brothers, Mervin (Dorothy) Meidinger, Jerry (Janis) Meidinger, Kenny (Di-anne) Meidinger, Leroy (Lori) Meidinger, Clinton (Beva) Meidinger of Miles City, Leon Meidinger of Duluth, Minn.; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jeff Jackson officiating. Interment: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.heritagefh.com. Sharon was loved and will be missed by many. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 30, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and Monday after 11 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Oglethorpe. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of NHC Fort Oglethorpe, Hospice of North Georgia, Siskin Hospital and Er-langer Hospital for their care throughout her lengthy illness.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joyce Raines, 60 , Lookout Valley
Joyce McBryar Raines of Lookout Valley died Dec. 23, 2007 at a local nursing home. She was 60.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschell Raines; parents, Claude and Mary McBryar; brothers, Harold McBryar and Bobby McBryar; grandson, Christopher Tant.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Roger Tant, Mary and Jody Seymour; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Veronica Raines; grandchildren, Brittany Burnette, Jessica and Matthews Tant, Samantha, Lauren and Jamee Newman, Tommy, Destiny and Amber Raines, also Amber Bowers; three great-grandchildren, Horizen (Gidget), Justice Cory and Tyler Reed; sister, Claudine Marshall; two brothers, George McBryar and Dewayne McBryar.
A private service was held Thursday, Dec. 27, at Gibdock-Stephens Cemetery with family only attending.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Harold Tackett, 58, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Harold Lee Tackett of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. He was 58.
Survivors include his children, Jennifer (Jeff) Flowers of Ooltewah, Tenn., Adam (Chasity) Neusom of Ringgold; grandchildren, Monroe Flowers, Tanner, Morgan and Austin Neusom; girlfriend, Eva Scott and her daughter, Chrissy Scott, both of Chattanooga; brothers and sisters, Clyde (Peggy) Tackett, Dennis Carroll (Betty Mann) Tackett, Karen Tackett, Joyce Tackett, all of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 30, from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Melissa Worley, 27, Chattanooga, Tenn.
“Sam” Melissa Dawn Worley of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at her residence. She was 27.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and worked as a CNA at NHC of Fort Oglethorpe and Rossville. She attended Miracle Lighthouse Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Glenda Joyce Anderson; grandfather, Herman Lee Worley Sr.; grandfather, Ronald Belmont Pruitt.
Survivors include her parents, Randy and Frances Worley of Chattanooga; two brothers, Randall James Worley and Christopher Eugene Worley, both of Chattanooga; grandmother, Ruby Edith Pruitt; grandfather, James Edward Anderson Sr.; grandmother, Gladys Anderson; three nieces, Kayla Rene Worley, Destiny Grace Worley, Tequila Rose Anderson; three nephews, Dakota James Worley, Logan Rushing, Dylan Anderson; companion, Brandy Irene Shell; several aunts, uncles, cousin and loved ones.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 29, at 3 p.m. at Miracle Lighthouse Church of God, 3300 Third Ave., Chattanooga. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Friday,December 28, 2007
Pearl Bowers, 89, RossvillePearl Bowers of Rossville died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. She was 89.
She was a longtime member of Westside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Bowers.
Survivors include her children, Randy (Charlene) Bowers of Rossville, Helen Gann of Midland, Texas, Brenda Morgan of Ringgold; sister, Katie Hall of Chattanooga, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Moore officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 28, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jimmy Brogdon, 46, Rossville
Jimmy Dewayne Brogdon of Rossville died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at his residence. He was 46.
He was a native and lifelong resident of north Georgia and attended school in Lakeview.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean Cheaves; father, Jimmy Hodge.
Survivors include his son, Joshua Brogdon of Chattanooga, Tenn.; former wife, Cynthia Martin of Chattanooga; sisters, Barbara and Pam Cheaves of Rossville, Rhonda McElhaney of East Ridge, Tenn.; brothers, Howard and R.G. Cheaves of Rossville; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Leroy Webb officiating. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 28, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
John Friar, 85, Rossville
John A. Friar of Rossville died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at his residence. He was 85.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., and north Georgia area. He owned Friar’s Restaurant in Chattanooga and Friar’s Used Cars in Rossville. He was of the Baptist faith and was associated with Westside Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe. He was also a U.S. Army veteran in the 65th Infantry Division with Patton’s Third and a life member of the DAV.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lila Watson Friar; two brothers, Thomas William and Robert Watson Friar.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, June Friar; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Joyce Friar of Albany, James Allan and Kim Friar of Rossville, Thomas G. and Angie Friar of Navarre, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lila Marie and Randy Sherrill of Chattanooga, Wanda and Jody Mays of Ooltewah, Tenn.; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, Dec. 31, at 10 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Mike Gregg officiating. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shrine Temple at 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37421.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Clara Frye, 92, LaFayette
Clara Virginia Jay Frye of LaFayette died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. She was 92.
She was a lifelong resident of LaFayette and was a member of LaFayette Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Robert Samuel Frye.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sammie and Bill Dobson; grandson and his wife, William Gregory and Rachel Dobson; great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her Granny Frye, Amanda Dobson of Rome, Italy, Meredith, Elizabeth, Henry and Peter Dobson, all of Macon; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Saturday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. at LaFayette Cemetery with Rev. Jim Sailors officiating. Visitation: Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hutcheson Hospice, 100 Mitchell Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., 30742, or your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Diann McGill, 60, LaFayette
Diann Hathorn McGill of LaFayette died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. She was 60.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Myrtle Hathorn; sisters, Jackie Hopkins, Dot Wallis; brother, Jab Hathorne and Maynard Hathorn.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald McGill of LaFayette; daughter, Leigh Ane McGill of LaFayette; sons, Patrick McGill of Townsend, Daniel McGill of LaFayette; sisters, Barbara Whiteside, Thelma Clark and Elaine Shipp, all of LaFayette; brothers, Bill Hathorne of LaFayette, Charles Hathorne of Rock Spring; grandchildren, Caleb McGill, Lucas Pledger, Rebeccah Kinsey, Melanie McGill, Nikolas McGill, Lauren McGill; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with minister Mack Stephens officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Thursday,December 27, 2007
Gerinthia Holcomb, 60, Chattanooga, Tenn.Gerinthia Janie “Granny” Holcomb of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. She was 60.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Church of God faith. She had a passion for singing and going to church and will be sadly missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Magdaline Howard.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, John Holcomb; son, Johnny Holcomb, both of Chattanooga; daughter, Janice Inez Ownsby of Chickamauga; two brothers, Melvin Andrew Howard of Chattanooga, Bobby Joe Howard of McMinnville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 27, after 5 p.m., and Friday prior to the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Roy Maner, 78, Chickamauga
Roy Maner of Chickamauga died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. He was 78.
He was born in Chickamauga to the late Thomas Henry and Eler Mae Pruitt Maner. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Kensington United Methodist Church. He retired from North Georgia Electric Membership Corp. after 33 years of employment.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane Clements Maner; daughter, Suzanne Maner.
Survivors include his sister, Nell Hudlow of Chattanooga, Tenn.; extended family; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Richard Clark officiating. Burial: Garmany Cemetery, Kensington. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 27, from 6-8 p.m., and Friday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Kevin Ezell, Harold Stoker, Bobby Hearn, Wes Butler, David and Will Berry. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Aldersgate Home, a residential ministry for persons with developmental disabilities. In care of Kensington United Methodist Church at 17763 Highway 193, Chickamauga, Ga., 30707.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Barbara Tripp, 64, Ringgold
Barbara Loucille Jones Tripp of Ringgold died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 64.
She was born in Cookeville, Tenn., to the late Manuel and Lassie Jones, but lived in the north Georgia area for the last 42 years. She was a member of St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, where she participated in the Pastoral Council for more than 10 years, was a member of the Ladies Guild and past president and was the chairperson of the Telephone and Bereavement Committees. She was also a Chattanooga area swim league official for more than 20 years and had worked at the City of Ringgold Pool in the concession area and later as pool manager. She retired from the Catoosa County Board of Education in 2005 after 32 years of service as paraprofessional and was a member of the Catoosa County Retired Educators Association.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe, John, Robert, Charlie and Ben; sisters, Maudie, Joyce and Frances.
Survivors include her loving husband of more than 43 years, Bruce Allen Tripp of Ringgold; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth Tripp and Mike Sims of Ringgold, Deanna and Jerry Dubberly of Alpharetta; former son-in-law, Mike McKeever of Ringgold; several siblings, Jessie Davis, Dee Davis, Geraldine Young, Fannie Ellis, James Jones, Ike Jones; grandchildren, Jennifer McKeever Adkisson, Jeremy McKeever, Jacob Tripp, Mackenzie Dubberly; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 29, at noon at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church with Father Liam Coyne officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 27, after 6 p.m., all day Friday, Dec. 28, and Saturday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Gerard’s Ladies Guild, 3049 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., 30742.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Posted Wednesday,December 26, 2007
Martha Coffman, 78, Leesburg, Ala.Martha Coffman of Leesburg, Ala., died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at her residence. She was 78.
She was a native of Walker County and was the daughter of the late Marshall and Nola Mae Childress-Miller. She was retired from Lockheed Industries and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Coffman; son, Donnie Coffman.
Survivors include her two sons, Robert (Joanie) Coffman of Dawsonville, David Coffman of Gadsden, Ala.; daughter, Jerrie (Dick) Gann of Gaylesville, Ala.; brother, Marshall Miller of Ringgold; three sisters, Jean Ellis of Flintstone, Ruby George of Pinellas, Fla., Mary Bruce of Flintstone; grandchild, Todd (Leigh) Leggett; three great-grandchildren, Brittany, Anna and Will Leggett; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 27, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial: Cherokee Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Perry Funeral Home, Centre, Ala.
Roy Maner, 78, Chickamauga
Roy Maner of Chickamauga died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. He was 78.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Ronald Romine Sr., 61, Rossville
Ronald Romine Sr. of Rossville died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at his home. He was 61.
He was born in Hamilton County, Tenn., to the late George and Ada Mae (Cochran) Romine. He was well known in Northwest Georgia for being a camera operator for UCTV for 21 years and enjoyed working with the communities it served. He was of the Baptist faith and a avid NASCAR fan for No. 24 Jeff Gordon.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Donald Romine.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Rush Romine of Rossville; children, Rhonda (Ken) Adams of Dalton, Ronald (Xiomara) Romine Jr. of Ooltewah, Tenn.; siblings, Bill Romine of Macon, Lahoma Romine and Ida York, both of Chattanooga Valley, Pam Cross of East Lake; grandchildren, Blake, Courtney and Chandler Adams, Jordan and Shelby Romine; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 27, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Johnny Fagen and Billy Fowler officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 26, after 2 p.m., and Thursday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday,December 24, 2007
Shirley Damron, 69, LaFayetteShirley Rose (Artrip) Damron of LaFayette died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. She was 69.
She was born in Skeet Rock, Va., to the late Robert and Maggie Alley (Colley) Artrip. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Fame Johnson.
Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Avery Damron of LaFayette; son, Avery Reid Damron of Chickamauga; brother, Bud Artrip of North Carolina, Dorsey Phips, Betty Jean Monahan, both of Virginia, Annette Thompson of Louisiana; three granddaughters, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Dorothy Derryberry, 84, LaFayette
Dorothy Miller Derryberry of LaFayette died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. She was 84.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Grady Derryberry; son, Charles Derryberry.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Milton Larcom of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Brenda Derryberry of LaFayette; grandchildren, Billy and Lisa Derryberry, Lisa and Roy Forester, Lynn and Ed Herbold, Mike and Meg Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Josh Derryberry, Jonathan Derryberry, Seth Forester, Abby Forester, Casie Walters, Olivia Walters, Sarah Carpenter and Mick Carpenter.
Services: Monday, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Oscar Stapp officiating. Burial: Arnold-Gladden Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 23, from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Milton Larcom, Mike Carpenter, Billy Derryberry, Josh Derryberry, Roy Forester and Ed Herbold.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ronnie Harden, 61, Summerville
Ronnie Harden of Summerville died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. He was 61.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Harden Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Posey Harden of Summerville; daughter, Crystal Harden of Dalton; sons, Jeffery Simmons of Atlanta, William Harden of Summerville, Mike Harden and Chris Harden, both of Dalton; mother, Lois Baxter Hawkins of Cisco; sisters, Kathy Chamblee of Dalton, Patsy Garrett of Douglasville; brother, Terry Harden and Tommy Harden both of Dalton, Roy Harden of Cohutta; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Terral Cannon officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 21, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Jimmy Cooper, Heath Noles, Bill Chamblee, William Harden, Mike Harden and Dustin Patterson.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
William Headrick, 73, LaFayette
William Herman Headrick of LaFayette died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. He was 73.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., and North Georgia areas and was a member of Lake Howard Baptist Church, where he had been a Sunday school teacher. He was an Air Force veteran and retired from TVA and Pipe Fitters Local No. 43 in 1994 after more than 40 years of service. He was involved with the church missionaries and was a Sunday school teacher of more than 30 years. He was an exotic bird enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and fly fishing, and raised Coi fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie Headrick; daughter, Lisa Grace Hankins; sister, Joyce Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Clouse Headrick of LaFayette; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Mike West of Chattanooga, Penny and Mike McRae of LaFayette; brother, Jerry Headrick of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Jessica West, Joshua, Caleb and Jacob McRae, Candace Hankins; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Paul Cummings, Wayne Pace and Mark West officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 23, after 2 p.m., and Monday prior to the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Fred Hickey, 67, Kennesaw
Fred “Freddy” Homer Hickey of Kennesaw died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 67.
He was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., but lived in the Kennesaw area for the past five years and was formerly of Ringgold. He was an employee of Marietta City Schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and O’Nell McKissick Hickey; three brothers, Harrison, Enoch and Norris Hickey; brother-in-law, Jack W. Pinion.
Survivors include his wife, Darleen Thornhill Hickey of Kennesaw; 10 children, Jenny E. Keefer of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Ben Hickey of Middleburg, Fla., Terri Trinder of West Minster, Colo., Melody Knight of Jacksonville, Fla., Jimmy Gadd of Chickamauga, Adrea Gadd of Chickamauga, Chris Car-lock of Chattanooga, Todd Carlock of California, Staci Bowling of Ringgold; stepson, Stephen Milton of New Hope; sister, Betty L. Pinion of Ringgold; 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, Dec. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 23, from 4-9 p.m., and Monday from 8-9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in his name to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Luther Hickey, 64, LaFayette
Luther Lee Hickey of LaFayette died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. He was 64.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and Robbie Jones of Louisville, Ky.; grandson, Elijah Jones; sisters, Betty Ashworth of Loganville, Martha Peterson of Rock Spring, Carole Hartman of Clermont, Nancy Strickland of LaFayette, Connie Pendergraft of LaFayette; brother, Bobby Hickey of Johnson City, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bobby Jones and Dr. Reggie Rempel officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Melissa Hollis, 35, Ringgold
Melissa Lynn Hollis of Ringgold died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at her residence. She was 35.
She was a native and lifelong resident of north Georgia. She was a 1990 graduate of Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Guy H. Williams.
Survivors include her son, Devin Rosser of Ringgold; mother, Jane Hollis of Ringgold; father, Jimmy Hollis of LaFayette; sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Tim Little of Rock Spring; brothers, Martin Hollis of Buford, Josh Hollis of LaFayette; sister, Casey Hollis of LaFayette; grandmother, Elizabeth Williams of East Ridge, Tenn.
Graveside services: Sunday, Dec. 23, at 4 p.m. at Rock Spring Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Studdard officiating. Visitation: Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Rosa Lewis, 58, Chickamauga
Rosa Lee Lewis of Chickamauga died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. She was 58.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Bryant Sr.
Survivors include her husband, Sylvester Lewis Jr. of Chickamauga; daughter, Brigette (Edward Jr.) Rollins of Chattanooga; sons, Phillip (Belica) Lewis of Augusta, Gary Lewis of Chattanooga, Marcus Lewis of Kensington; mother, Annie M. Bryant; brother, Lawrence Bryant of Chickamauga; sisters, Mary Ellen Treadway of Biloxi, Miss., Isabelle (William Sr.) Davis, Jeanette (James) Caldwell of Chickamauga, Jessie Careathers of Fort Oglethorpe; aunt, Lillie Mae Stewart; uncles, Ervin Esthers of Chicago, Ill., Henry Avery of Chickamauga; 11 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 27, at noon at Shady Grove Baptist Church with pastor Michael Montgomery and other ministers officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 26, from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Izora McKeehan, 90, LaFayette
Izora “Granny” McKeehan of LaFayette died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. She was 90.
She was a member of Christ Chapel Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene F. McKeehan; all of her sisters and brothers.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Stan and Linda of Rock Spring, Derrell and Joyce of Trion; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Cecil Bryant officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 26, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Alfred Ramsey, 73, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Alfred Curry Ramsey of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. He was 73.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga are and was of the Baptist faith. He was an Air Force veteran and had retired from Clearwater Florida Bus Co. as a bus driver after more than 10 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Blanche Ramsey; brother, Forrest Ramsey; sister, Teledo Star Culpepper.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jean Ramsey; three sons, Jackie, Gary and Kenneth Ramsey; two daughters, Darlene Mahan and Bonnie Richardson; sister, Delores Elrod, all of Chattanooga; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with John Carroll and Stephen Kellogg officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 22, after 4 p.m., all day Sunday, Dec. 23, and Monday prior to the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Christopher Watson
Christopher Watson, infant son of Blake and Leigh Tripp Watson of Ringgold died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Garland Watson and Loyd Tripp.
Survivors include his sister, Anna Leigh Watson; brother, Mitchell Blake Watson II, both of Ringgold; grandmothers, Shelby Watson of Chattanooga, Tenn., Lynette Tripp of Dalton; aunts and uncles, Bill and Laurie Robinson of Acworth, Larry and Charlie Tripp of Dalton, Leslie Tripp of Atlanta, Eric and Deide Watson of Roswell; several cousins.
Services: Monday, Dec. 24, at noon at Ringgold First Baptist Church with Dr. Kerry Bunn officiating. Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery in Kensington. Visitation: Monday from 9 a.m. until the service hour at the church fellowship hall. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Robert Wellborn, 75, Rock Spring
Robert “Bob” Glenn Wellborn of Rock Spring died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. He was 75.
He was born in Rock Spring to the late James Franklin and Brittie Modena Henderson Wellborn. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the Mueller Foundry, where he was an expeditor and worked for 35 years. He enjoyed hobbies such as woodworking, reading the newspaper, gardening with his granddaughters, and watching his squirrels. He was a member of Rock Spring United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, J.F. Wellborn Jr. and A.H. Wellborn.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Martha Ann Wallace Wellborn; daughter and son-in-law, Tracey and Simon Strickland; grandchildren, Maegan, Lindzie and Jessica Strickland, all of Rock Spring; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Brian Butler officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 22, from 1-6 p.m., and Sunday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Spring United Methodist Church Building Fund at P.O. Box 117, Rock Spring, Ga., 30739.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Robert Wells Sr., 71, LaFayette
Robert E. Wells Sr. of LaFayette died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. He was 71.
He was a member and deacon of Emanuel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Wells.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Wells of LaFayette; daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Russell Swafford of LaFayette, Kayla and Mike Meers of Kennesaw; son, Robert Wells Jr. of LaFayette; grandchildren, Christy Thompson, Keyla Thistle, Jerry Swafford, Travis Wells, Trevor Wells; three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Wednesday, Dec. 26, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Memory Gardens with Rev. C.F. Strickland officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Friday,December 21, 2007
Arthur Bonser, 80, Sparta, Tenn.Arthur Harry Bonser of Sparta, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 80.
He lived in Florida for 26 years before moving to Sparta.
He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Alice Bonser.
Survivors include his daughters, Cheryl (Mitchell) Harrington of Rossville, Alice Marie (David) Headrick of Sparta; sister, Helen (Ken) Miller of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Food Bank or the Chattanooga Humane Society. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Edward Dieter, 77, Flintstone
Edward Joseph Dieter of Flintstone died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 77.
He had been a resident of Chattanooga for 41 years, coming from Chicago, Ill. He loved golf and was a member of Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club. He was a vice president of sales for Gilman Paint for more than 20 years and was a paratrooper with the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Dieter; sister, Carolyn Bennett.
Survivors include his wife, Vivien Dieter; sons, John (Suzanne) Dieter of Portland, Ore., Scott (Lisa) Dieter of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; daughters, Mau-reen (Scott) Seifert of Richmond, Va., Mary Beth (Lane) Bell of Birmingham, Ala.; stepson, Barry (Tracy) Drinnon of Fort Oglethorpe; stepdaughters, Cathy Freeman of Flintstone, Brenda (Tim) West of Loganville; sisters, Mary Healy and Kathleen (Jerome) O’Donnell; grandchildren, Ben, Josh and Joe Seifert, Will and Sam Sparkman, Anna, Jake and Julia Dieter, Lucas and Tillie Dieter; five step-grandchildren, Perry and Dustin Freeman, Megan and Victoria West, Lauren Drinnon.
Services: Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at Flintstone United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Dixon officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Flintstone United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joe Hathcock, 84, Chickamauga
Joe Veto Hathcock of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007 at a local nursing home. He was 84.
He was a resident of the Chickamauga and LaFayette areas for the past 61 years. He was formerly of Red Bay, Ala., and was a former employee of North Georgia Electric Membership Corp., where he worked for more than 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Hill Hathcock.
Survivors include his three children, DeEtta Craig of Lawrencville, Debbie Cardin of Ringgold, Eddie Hathcock of Trion; one half-sister, Lenora Fowler of Red Bay; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Friday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Virgil Henley, 47, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Virgil Roland Lamar Henley of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 47.
He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and had been a chef in several area restaurants. He was of the Church of God faith.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Henley; son, Lamar Henley of Chattanooga; brothers, Virgil Leon Henley of Crandall, Roland Henley of Chattanooga.
Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Marie Howard, 75, Chickamauga
Marie Ernestine Simmons Howard of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. She was 75.
She was born in LaFayette to the late Ernest and Rachel Lee Jones Simmons. She had been a lifelong resident of LaFayette, where she was a member of LaFayette Church of Christ. She worked at the E.T. Barwick Mills and the LaFayette Hosiery Mill. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and gardening as her hobbies.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. Howard; son, Ernest Levon Howard; brothers, Marvin, Marshall and Martin Simmons; sisters, Mattie Day, Maude Ellis, Marion Russell.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ken Triplett of Chickamauga; sister, Margie Purcell of Menlo; brother, Melvin Simmons of Center Post; grandchildren, Shane Henson, Jessie, Kevin, Todd and Dewayne Howard; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with ministers Ricky Studder, Gordon Henry and Chris Cooper officiating. Burial: Trinity Cemetery in Center Post. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 21, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Saturday prior to the service hour at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Countryside Hospice.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Crystal Munsey, 39, Bryson City, N.C.
Crystal Wynee Munsey of Bryson City, N.C., died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. She was 39.
Anyone with information about Ms. Munsey should call 1-800-367-5538. Sensible Alternatives of Western North Carolina is assisting with arrangements.
Announcement by Williams Funeral Home, Asheville, N.C.
Posted Thursday,December 20, 2007
Kenny Coots, 77, East Ridge, Tenn.Kenny Joe Coots of East Ridge, Tenn., died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He was 77.
He was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., area and was employed with the Volunteer Ammunition Plant, TVA and retired from Stone Container as an industrial electrician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Korean conflict.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Coots Sims; sister, Frances Jones; brothers, Earl and Herman Coots.
Survivors include his children, Frank Coots of Sale Creek, Tenn., Bill Coots of Ringgold, Valerie Devane of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Helen Durham of Ooltewah, Tenn.; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Allen Burke officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 27, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Wednesday,December 19, 2007
Myrtle Crouch, 82, LaFayetteMyrtle Davis Crouch of LaFayette died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. She was 82.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Crouch.
Survivors include her sons, Marion Crouch of Chattanooga, Tenn., Donald Crouch of LaFayette; sister, Addie Henton of LaFayette; grandchildren, Sherie Lawson, April Crouch, Walter Crouch, Eddie Crouch; great-grandchildren, Amanda Lawson, Lauren Lawson, Madison Crouch; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Friday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Memory Gardens with minister Eddie Boggess officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Brian Barclay, Derek Henton, Patrick Doyle, Walter Crouch, Eddie Crouch, Harlie Harris.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jessie Davis, 63, LaFayette
Jessie Mae Owens Davis of LaFayette died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. She was 63.
She was a member of New Harvest Baptist Church and an employee of Lost and Found Baggage.
Survivors include her husband, James William Davis; daughters, Janet Hayes of Dalton, Janice Jackson of LaFayette; sisters, Jean Maddux of Trion, Debbie Smith of Rossville; brother, Ross Owens of Ellijay; grandchildren, Bethany Ausmus and John and Daniel Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Kenneth Jennings officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Johnny Stephens, Mike Ramey, John Revis, James Jackson, J.C. Chastain, Steve Wilson.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Lewis Maynard, 81, Rossville
Lewis Albert Maynard of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at a local health care facility. He was 81.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday,December 18, 2007
Roger Fults, 64, ChickamaugaRoger Gerald (Bogie) Fults of Chickamauga died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 64.
He had lived in North Georgia for 45 years and attended Rossville Church of Christ. He had worked with Burlington Industries and Borg Fabric for many years. He had owned and operated John Ross Gulf and also had worked at several automobile dealerships in the area. For many years he co-hosted the Night Talk TV show with Judy O’Neal on UCTV.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Haley Fults; son, Keith Fults of Chickamauga; daughter, Rhonda Kaye Whitaker of Eastaboga, Ala.; brothers, Ronnie Fults of Manchester, Tenn., Kenneth Fults of Kingsport, Tenn.; sister, Mary Jo Kilgore of Tracy City, Tenn.; four grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. at Rossville Church of Christ with minister Jack James officiating. The body will lie in state Saturday from 3-4 p.m. at the church. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 21, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 744 McCallie Ave., Chatta-nooga, Tenn., 37403.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Debra Hawkins, 52, LaFayette
Debra Lynn Hawkins of LaFayette died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at her resi-dence. She was 52.
She was born in Walker County on June 27, 1955, the daughter of the late Edward Tucker and Martha Lanier Tucker. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Tucker.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Hawkins of LaFayette; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Hollis Siffles, Jannie and Keith Burrage of Summerville, Debra and Butch Cordle of Trion; brothers, Jimmy Tucker, Lamar Tucker and Timmy Tucker, all of LaFayette; sisters, Carolyn Edgeman and Judy Holcomb of LaFayette, Donna Donavan of East Ridge, Tenn.; nine grandchildren.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. David Rayburn and Gary Wells officiating. Burial: Hawkins Family Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 17, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Tommy Young, Jaycee Young, Daniel Robinson, Cody Siffles, Ryan Siffles, Brandon Siffles. Honorary pallbearers: Chuck Akery, Stacy and Richard Robinson, Yancey Robinson. Online guestbook at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Ruth Kennedy, 76, Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
Ruth Elizabeth Kennedy of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. She was 76.
She was born and raised in Mount Vernon, N.Y., and was a graduate of The College of New Rochelle, N.Y. In her early 30s, she moved to Studio City, Calif. She spent her entire working career in the entertainment industry as executive assistant to several movie producers and directors. Her last 25 working years, she assisted Dan Curtis, a writer, director and producer of a number of movies and TV shows, the most notable of which was the Emmy-award winning “Winds of War/War of Remembrance.” Shortly after her retirement, she moved to Lookout Mountain in early 1996. She dedicated her time and energy as a volunteer to a number of organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House, the Hunter Museum and the downtown public library. She was an active member of The Church of the Good Shepherd, where she volunteered in the bookstore, the office and coordinated the church’s shuttle service.
Survivors include those whom she considered her family, dear friend, Ethel Vreeland and her family; Donna Vreeland and son, Frank Jacobs, Warren (Barbara Ann) Vreeland and their children Heidi and Robbie; Joanne Vreeland Stabile and her children Nick and Alex (Mark) Stabile Williams and their daughter, Samantha; and dear friend Patti Holmes.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 20, at 2:30 p.m. at The Church of the Good Shepherd with the Rev. Dex Bender officiating. A reception will follow immediately after the services in the church’s Talbird Hall. In lieu of flowers, me-morials can be made to The Church of the Good Shepherd General Fund, The Ruth Kennedy Scholarship Fund for the benefit of the Good Shepherd School or Friends of the Library, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37402.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Rita Little, 72, Rossville
Rita Ann Little of Rossville died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at a local health care facility. She was 72.
She was the daughter of the late James and Helen Little, and a member of East Lake Baptist Church.
Survivors include her brothers, Carl (Aurelia) Little, Joe (Sandra) Little, all of Rossville, Lester (Pat) Little of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Cedartown with Rev. Steve Swafford officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Richard Shipman
Richard Carl Shipman died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at DeKalb Regional Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his brother, George Shipman; parents, Ruby and Carl Shipman.
Survivors include his brother, Lester Shipman; aunts, Mamie Dougherty and Kitty Flarity; guardians, Ed and Margaret Thacker; several cousins and friends.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with minister Tony Ivey officiating. Burial: Little River Cemetery in Mentone, Ala. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Burt Funeral Home, Valley Head, Ala.
Thelma Wann, 78, Rossville
Thelma Juanita Wann of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. She was 78.
She lived in the Fairview area for most of life and was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She was a 1947 graduate of Rossville High School and was previously employed as a bookkeeper for Martin Service Co. She was devoted to her family and loved being around and sharing life with people.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virgie Bass; son, Rodney Alan Wann; brother, Lebron Bass.
Survivors include her husband, Avery Wann Jr. of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John Ball of Ringgold; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sheila Wann of Birmingham, Ala.; sister, Bettie Ann Forester of Cartersville; seven grandchildren, Ginger, Kevin, Bali, Shay and Shaun Wann, Vincent and Cory Ball; five great-grandchildren, Skylar and Emma Ball, Andrew, Adam and Amber Wann; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday,December 17, 2007
Russell Avans, 84, Chattanooga, Tenn.Russell LeBron Avans of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 84.
He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and was a member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church. He enjoyed bowling, boating, chess and photography.
He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Avans; four sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Josie Blake Avans; nephews, Bobby and Johnny Baker, Lamar (Wad), Rhudy Wall, David Ramsey; special friends, Mary Rowley, Jeff and Phil Perry; caring neighbors, Patsy and Larry Putnam, David and Denise Ridge.
Services will be private and held at a later date.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Judy Hester, 64, Rossville
Judy Evelyn Wallace Hester of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at her home. She was 64.
She was born in Warren County, Tenn., to the late Arcie and Icie (Nunley) Hennessee. She attended Mission Ridge Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Ray Wallace; second husband, William Donald Hester; twin children, Trent and Trena Wallace; sisters, Louise Sizemore and Ruby Simmons; brothers, Billy and Jim Hennessee.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Timothy Ray (Janie) Wallace of Pasadena, Texas, Ted Lamont Wallace of Chickamauga, Aleshia Anne (Lendal) Greathouse of Flintstone; sisters, Maxine (Odis) McCrary of Smyrna, Tenn., Helen Drake of Rochester, Mich., Frances (Harvel) Hale; brother, J.D. Hennessee, both of McMinnville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Justin Jacob Wallace; twins, Jeremy and Jamison Greathouse, Jody Len Greathouse, Christina Ann Wallace; special niece, Janie Stewart of Manchester, Tenn.; several loving nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ted Verbel officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 17, after 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Arthur Kirby, 78, Ringgold
Arthur G. Kirby of Ringgold died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 78.
He had been a resident of North Georgia for 17 years, coming from Waukegan, Ill. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service and was a member of the UAW.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Kirby; son, Gerald Arthur Kirby of Sweetwater, Tenn.; daughters, Jacque Hallgren of Beach Park, Ill., Barbara Rogers of Sweetwater; brother, Eugene Kirby of Burlington, Wis.; sister, Josephine McNamara of Milford, Kan.; five grandchildren.
Services: Monday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Visitation: Monday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Linda Knox, 59, Rossville
Linda Sue Cross Knox of Rossville died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. She was 59.
She was born June 5, 1948 to the late Wilber and Jean Cross in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Don Knox of Rossville; daughter, Dana Lynn Knox of Ringgold; grandchildren, Christopher Coty Roach, Dillon Lee Walker, Hunter Allan Walker.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Ralph McClure, 81, Ringgold
Ralph L. McClure of Ringgold died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. He was 81.
He was born in Lookout Mountain, Ga., to the late James and Martha (Trotter) McClure. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from C.F. Industries after 20 years of service. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Temple in Fort Oglethorpe and the Shriners Parade Team.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Leona (Roe) McClure of Ringgold; many nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastor David Sampson and Harold McClure officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 17, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Barbara McElhaney, 68, Ringgold
Barbara Jean McElhaney of Ringgold died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 at a local hospital. She was 68.
A native of Lorain, Ohio, she spent most of her life in the north Georgia area and was a faithful member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Carl McNeil and Robert A. McElhaney.
Survivors include her daughters, Karen Hollifield of Ringgold, Darlene Vann of Tunnel Hill, Sandra Dixon of Rome, Barbara Holden of Hickory, N.C.; sister, Margaret Cunningham of Polaka, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren.
Services: Monday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sammy Simmons officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 16, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Helen Nelson, 97, Rossville
Helen Marie Nelson of Rossville died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at a local hospital. She was 97.
She had been a resident of Bentley Place in Rossville for 30 years, coming from Coral Gables, Fla. She was of the Baptist faith and had been at National HealthCare before moving to St. Barnabas several months ago. She loved her family and will be sadly missed. She was most loved by her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Nelson; brother, Richard Jenkins; sister, Pluma West; a grandchild.
Survivors include her son, Edward Kirtis (E. K.) Wade of Madison, N.C.; daughters, Reba Lee Smith of Flintstone, Mary Ruth Brown of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Grace West, Ruby Lance, Dorothy Sharpton and Ruth Haggard, all of Higdon, Ala.; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and close friends.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with chaplain Betsy Kammerdiener officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe
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