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Posted Monday, Dec. 15, 2008
Barbara Blevins, 68, Rossville
Barbara Jean Blevins of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 at her home. She was 68.
She was born in Hamilton County, Tenn., to the late James and Callie Griffin. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Blevins; sister, Yvonne Helton; brothers, James, Doug and Eddie Griffin.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Blevins; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jeannette Blevins; siblings, Betty Grisham, Linda Durham, Reba Guffey, Homer Griffin; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Irene Barrett and family, and many special friends.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Ernest Groce officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 15, from 3-8 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 16, prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice Barbara Blevins. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Edith Hanscom, 92, East Brainerd, Tenn.
Edith M. Hanscom of East Brainerd, Tenn., died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 at her residence. She was 92.
She lived most of her life in Chattanooga, Tenn., where she worked for Standard Coosa Thatcher, and also was a welder during World War II in Mississippi in the shipyard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guvanus L. Hanscom; son, Jessie L. Brown; granddaughter, Sonya L. Morgan; five brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Jackie L. Brown of East Brainerd; three grandchildren, Marcy Caylor, Kimberly Ann Ricketts and Forrest D. Scott; four great-grandchildren, Shannon Cook, LeAnne Glover, Travis Ricketts and Lindsey Burns; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Richard Jones and Rev. Richard Mansfield officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 15, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
DeWitt Kelley, 59, Rossville
DeWitt Kelley of Rossville died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. He was 59.
DeWitt served in the United States Army, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Kelley; stepson, William Bankston; and granddaughter, Kelsey Fox.
Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Barbara Kelley of Rossville; mother, Opal Mae Kelley of Calhoun, Tenn.; children, Michael Kel-ley of New York, Kenneth Bankston, Tonya Murray, both of Rossville; brothers, Rodney Kelley of Arizona, Larry Kelley of Calhoun, Tenn.; grandchildren, Briana, Brandi, Hunter, Christian, Cassie, Sam; great-grandchildren, Haley, Brayden; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Barry Williams officiating. Burial: Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Ala. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 14, after 10 a.m., and Monday, Dec. 15, all day. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Darlene Lang, 57, Rossville
Darlene Fay Goins Lang of Rossville died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. She was 57.
She was born in San Diego, Calif., to the late Arnold and Violet Goins on April 3, 1951. She was a member of Spring Creek Church of God, and worked as a staffing coordinator for National Healthcare of Rossville. Darlene loved her church and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Alma Louise Reed; three brothers, Arnold Newton Goins Jr., Gideon Harold Goins, and Charles J. Goins.
Survivors include her husband, William A. Lang Jr. of Rossville; her son and his fiancé, Billy Lang and Stephanie McGlone of Rossville; six sis-ters, Margaret Jones, Carolyn Boggenhome, Bobbie Knight, Diane Nigro, Phyllis Lang and Arlene Scroggins; five brothers, Jack, Douglas, Richard, Gary and Curtis Goins; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Benny Mills officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4-9 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1-9 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 15, all day at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Deloris Pickard, 72, Summerville
Deloris Barkley Otting Pickard of Summerville died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. She was 72.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Annie Narmore Barkley.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Robin and James Crews of Summerville; son, Wade Pickard of Rock Spring; grandchildren, Michael Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Todd Livingston, Shawn England; nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Delbert Young officiating. Pall bearers: Tom Sizemore, Mathew DeBord, Barry DeBord, Billy Narmore, Trey Narmore and Gene Holmes. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 15, from 6-8 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Debby Ransom, 55, Rock Spring
Debby Ransom of Rock Spring died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at her residence after a four-year battle with cancer. She was 55.
She was an active member of Oakwood Baptist Church and was employed with Catoosa Performance Learning Center. She volunteered with the FCA.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Ransom; son, Jeremy Ransom of Rock Spring; daughter, Melissa (Joel) Jones of Chickamauga; mother, Blanche Pinkerton of Fort Oglethorpe; sister, Donna Hill of Bridgeport, Ala; grandchildren, Mallory and Meredith Jones.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church with Dr. Darrell Henry officiating. Honorary pallbearers: The faculty and staff of Catoosa Performance Learning Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the LFO High School Relay for Life, 1850 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742 or World Vision, c/o Maimouna Toura, P.O. Box 78481, Tacoma, WA 98481-8481. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Rev. Whitaker Shelton, 92, Chickamauga
Rev. Whitaker White Shelton of Chickamauga died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 92.
He was retired after 42 years from active ministerial work in the Baptist faith and in the Virginia United Methodist Ministers Conference. He returned home to Chickamauga with his wife, Margaret Glenn Shelton where he became an associate minister in the retired status at Elizabeth Lee Methodist Church. After being ordained as a Baptist minister on July 19, 1941 and then receiving his degree from Carson-Newman College in 1942, he entered the military service and graduated from the Harvard School for Chaplains. He was then commissioned by the direction of the President to serve with the combat divisions in Europe. While serving as a chaplain in the 12th Armored Division during the Battle of the Bulge, he received the Bronze Star among several other medals. After World War II, he remained in the U.S. Army Reserve Chaplains Group, retiring as lieutenant colonel. Rev. Shelton also received his B.D. degree in 1949 from the Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and in 1962 earned a Master of Education degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Chattanooga. He was born to the late Jacob and Isabel Keck Shelton on April 11, 1916 in Tazewell, Tenn., per his family Bible. He was the sixth in a family of 12 children who all spent their childhood in eastern Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Margaret Glenn Shelton.
Survivors include his sister, Lenoir Musser of Talbott, Tenn.; brother, Weyer J. Shelton of New Market, Tenn.; along with several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Larry Summerour and Rev. Chris Morgan presiding. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. A special thank you is given to Brother Whit’s caregivers of many years: Annie, Betty, Lois, Martha, Mattie, Nita and Tara. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Chickamauga and/or Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church both of Chickamauga. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Jenny Sparks, 45, Trion
Jenny Lee Sparks of Trion died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. She was 45.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Becky Parker Lee.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis Sparks of Trion; son, Zachary Sparks of Lyerly; sister, Jan Wofford of Ringgold; brother, Jeffery Lee of LaFayette.
Services: Monday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Terry Shores officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 14, from 5-8 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Homer Stansell, 85, LaFayette
Homer Stansell of LaFayette died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. He was 85.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Stansell of LaFayette; sons, Charles Stansell of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Roger Stansell of LaFayette; sister, Montyne Collins of Tunnel Hill; brother, Thurman Stansell of Chickamauga; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Lowell Cantrell officiating. Burial: Monday, Dec. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4-8 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Verna Wilson, 93, Ringgold
Verna Kathern Wilson of Ringgold died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at her residence. She was 93.
She was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Huston Wilson.
Survivors are her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Peggy Wilson of Ringgold; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Monday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. at Mount Vernon Cemetery with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made At Peace Hospice, Chickamauga, Ga. 30707. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 15, after 9 a.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
Gladys Bevis, 98, Rossville
Gladys Callahan Bevis of Rossville died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at a local health care facility. She was 98.
A native of Dayton, Tenn., she was born Oct. 23, 1910 to the late Roe and Dora Wyatt Callahan. She worked for many years at the Peerless Cloth Store and retired from Mar-Mode Hosiery Mill. She was a charter member of Rossville Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, H.C. “Red” Bevis; brothers, Earl and Edd Callahan; and sister, Mary Ellen Hixson.
Survivors include her sister, Lucile Jeffress Sartin of Rossville; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with minister Jack James officiating. Burial will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with nephews serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rossville Church of Christ, 1100 McFarland Road, Rossville, GA 30741; NHC-Rossville, 1425 McFarland Ave., Rossville, GA 30741; or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 12, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Altha Cagle, 82, LaFayette
Altha Swift Cagle of LaFayette died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. She was 82.
She was a member of LaFayette Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hewitt Cagle; brothers, Junior Swift, Harlon Swift and James Swift.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Beth Cagle of LaFayette; grandchildren, Angela (Eddie) Lively of LaFayette, Kristy (Gene) Ingram of Helena, Ala., James (Venice) Cagle of LaFayette; great-grandchildren, Sam Dobbins, Jordan Ingram, Lanie Ingram, Rani Lively and Clarkson Cagle; sisters, Myrtis Fitzpatrick of Summerville, Margie (J.W.) Oaks of Rome, Ga., Gladys (Frank) Crowe of Trion, and Dorothy Lee Bennett of Rome, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Gary Bruce officiating. Pallbearers: Larry Timmons, Malcolm Pickle Sr., Joe Cauthen, Jerry Cowan, Joe Henry and Steven Crowe. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. The family would like to thank Heritage Health Care (LaFayette Health Care) for all of their kindness. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
George Snodgrass, 74, Chickamauga
George “Toby” Snodgrass of Chickamauga died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. He was 74.
He was born in Dade County to the late George and Anna Bell (Brown) Snodgrass.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Snodgrass; brother, William Snodgrass.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Imogene Snodgrass of Chickamauga; son, George Douglas (Kathy) Snodgrass; stepdaughter, Karen (Lebron) Little, all of Rossville; stepson, Frank Wilcox of California; siblings, Frances Brown, John (Patricia) Snodgrass, all of Chickamauga, Roy (Barbara) Snodgrass of LaFayette; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. at the chapel with Revs. Wilton Grimes and Alfred Holland officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 12, after 4 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 13, prior to the service. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Barbara Townsel, Rossville
Barbara Jean Townsel of Rossville died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at her residence.
She was a native of Cleveland, Tenn., and lived most of her life in the Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe area. She retired in 1996 from K-Mart in East Ridge, Tenn., with 23 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy “Becky” Townsel; parents, William and Ollie Mae McCuiston; and brother, Billy Doyle McCuiston.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Aaron Townsel; daughter and son-in-law, Donna Spain and Roger Spain Sr. of Rossville; two brothers, Bobby McCuiston of Ringgold and Kenneth McCuiston of Ooltewah, Tenn.; grandson, Roger Spain Jr. of Rossville; two great-grandchildren, Cody and Madison; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 12, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
Roger Blackwell, 59, Fort Oglethorpe
Roger Lee Blackwell of Fort Oglethorpe died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. He was 59.
He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was of the Baptist faith. He began a law enforcement career in 1971 as a dispatcher for Fort Oglethorpe Police Department, before working for numerous agencies including Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Chattanooga Police Department, Walker County Sheriff’s Department, as well as Post Volunteer Fire Department. He was also police chief of Rossville Police Department for nine years before his career at Hays State Prison.
Survivors include his parents, Glynn Blackwell and Jean Blackwell Massey; daughters, Jeana Ricks (Sgt. Nathan of USMC) and Kristi Groce (Gary); son, Roger Blackwell II; sisters, Anita Inman (Donny) and Pam Blackwell; brother, Waide Blackwell (Janice); granddaughter, Ansley Ricks, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Bill Proctor and Donny Inman officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South, Rossville. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 11, after 5 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 13, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Arrangement by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Alta Cooper, 76, Rossville
Alta Pearl Hughes Cooper of Rossville died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. She was 76.
She was born in Shell Mound, Tenn., to the late James E. and Ada Miller Hughes. She was a homemaker and had also worked as a clerk for Central Motor Express. She was a member of the Gospel Chapel in Chattanooga, Tenn. Often referred to as a saint for her endless patience, uncondi-tional kindness and her dedication to people, Pearl was a living example of God’s word.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Leon H. Cooper.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Morgan Dowdy of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Gary L. and Ethel Cooper of Knoxville, Tenn.; granddaughters, Jennifer Williams, Starr Cooper, Ashlea Cooper; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens South with Rev. Lee Crowe officiating. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mary Madaris, 69, Ringgold
Mary Jane Brewer Madaris of Ringgold died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. She was 69.
She was born April 11, 1939 to the late James B. and Pearlie N. Brewer in Elkmont, Ala. She was a secretary with Hutcheson Medical Center with 35 years of service, and was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Madaris Jr.; son, Roger Lee Madaris; sister, Mary Lombard; and brothers, Robert and Henry Brewer.
Survivors include her sons, Greg Madaris of Fort Oglethorpe, Bruce Madaris of Ringgold; sisters, Dorothy Kirk of Ringgold, and Robbie Hargrove of Ardmore, Ala.; brother, J.B. Brewer of Prospect, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Justin Madaris, Stephen Madaris and Shania Jane Rhamy.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with pastor Ralph Long officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 11, from 2-9 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 12, all day at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
Mamie Douglas, 76, High Point
Mamie Jo Douglas of High Point died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at her home. She was 76.
She was born in Wildwood to the late John Landrum and Ola Beatrice (Pitts) Gwin. Jo was a lifelong member of Lookout Baptist Church in High Point.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Douglas; and her aunts, Lorena and Dee Pitts.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Bret and Angie Douglas of Cohutta; and grandchildren, Jonathan and Sarah Douglas.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Terry Burns officiating. Burial: Lookout Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 10, after 5 p.m., and Thursday, Dec. 11, prior to the services at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Herschel McKee, 60, Ooltewah, Tenn.
Herschel “Fluffy” Lee McKee, 60, of Ooltewah, Tenn., died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at a local hospital.
He was the son of the late Raymond and Jennie Bell McKee and was preceded in death by two sisters, Delores Ray McKee, Barbara Jean Leamon; and a granddaughter, Brie Harvill.
He was a member of Old Rugged Cross Baptist Church where he served as the director of music and as a Sunday school teacher.
He was the owner and operator of TN-GA Auto Auction in Ringgold and was an avid car collector and old car enthusiast. He was greatly loved by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara McKee; four children, Michelle Painter of Rossville, Scott McKee of Chickamauga, Donna Roberts of Wilmington, N.C., Sulicia Pettyjohn of LaFayette; five siblings, Wilma McDaniel of Chattanooga, Tenn., Charles McKee of Calhoun, Geraldine Burkhart of Hixson, Tenn., Ray McKee, David McKee, both of Ooltewah; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Rinks officiating. Burial: Tyner Cemetery. Visitation: After 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, and all day Thursday, Dec. 11, at the funeral home. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel.
Michael Penland, 48, LaFayette
Michael (Mike) Penland of LaFayette died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. He was 48.
He was a member of Boilermaker NTL of Kansas City. He was a member of Peavine Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Kelly Brock Penland; parents, James (Red) and Jean Smith Penland; daughters, Randi Penland, all of LaFayette, Whitney Penland of Cumming; stepdaughter, Meagan Lowe of LaFayette; son, Cole Penland of Cumming; stepson, Scott Lowe of LaFayette; brothers, Rick Penland and Ken Penland, both of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Allie McWhorter, Ty Lowe and Addison Lowe; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Todd Smith and Rev. R.V. Wells officiating. Pallbearers: Scott Lowe, Scott Canada, Rich Smith, Josh Smith, Rick Penland Jr., and Jake Penland. Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Fueneral Home, LaFayette.
Frances Tapp, 81, Fort Oglethorpe
Betty Frances “Pert” Tapp of Fort Oglethorpe died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, peacefully at home. She was 81.
She was a lifelong resident of Catoosa County and a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Chickamauga. She was a retired nurse dedicated to her patients with Dr. Garland Kinard.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Jack Tapp; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Patty Tapp, Kenny and Jan Tapp, Donnie and Brenda Tapp, and Roger and Wilda Tapp; grandchildren, Barry Tapp, Shane Tapp, Jennifer Tapp Keplingler, David Tapp, Deborah Tapp Ray, Rhonda Tapp Eaves, Beth Tapp, Howard Smith, Charlie Smith and Trevor Tapp; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Myers, Calhoun; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Tapp Cofer, Pluma Tapp; brother-in-law, Dan (Louise) Tapp; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Chris Eaves and Rev. Lee Griggs officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Memorial contributions may be made to Hutcheson Hospice, 100 Mitchell Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
J.C. Cross, 80, Rossville
J.C. Cross of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 7.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Joe and Gertrude (Scoggins) Cross.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Jacky Cross. J.C. served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his children, David and Danny Cross, Barbara Jean Cross, Linda Cross, Judy Womack, all of Alabama; brothers, James Cross of Rossville, Ernest Cross of Fort Oglethorpe, Freddie Cross of Chattanooga; sisters, Clara Sue Parker of Ringgold, Allie Erwin, Mary Lou Ricketts, both of Chattanooga, Betty Jean Springfield of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Cathryn Elliot of McDonald, Tenn.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Randall Johnson, 70, Rossville
Randall Johnson of Rossville died Sunday, Dec. 8, at his residence. He was 70.
A native of Pikeville, Tenn., he spent the past 30 years in the Rossville area and was a member of Lighthouse of the Word Church. Randall was an avid fisherman and was employed as a painter for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Mae Miller Johnson; sister, Lucille Hutcheson; and brothers, Raymond, Jimmy and Doyle Johnson.
Survivors include his sister, Geraldine Campbell of Rossville; brothers, Virgil, Billy Joe, Darvin and Tommy Johnson, all of the Rossville area; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Mike Lowery officiating. Burial: Humble Cemetery, Pikeville. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Alisha Knight, 21,Ooltewah, Tenn.
Alisha Marie Knight of Ooltewah, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 21.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Tunnel Hill. She graduated from Ool-tewah High School in 2005 and was previously involved with the 4-H Club, gymnastics and swimming competitions. She was a wonderful mother of two beautiful children who will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, David Leon Knight; grandfather, Homer Knight; and grandmother, Margie Barbee.
Survivors include her mother, Susan Louise Knight; children, Marcus David Knight and Mackenzie Leann Knight; father of children, Justin Miller; brother and sister-in-law, David and Renee Knight; grandmother, Mary Nannie Knight, cousin, Laura Knight; friend, Tessa Kisser; and numerous other relatives and friends, all of Ooltewah, Tenn.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at the chapel. Burial: Lee Cemetery, McDonald, Tenn. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 9, after 3 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 10, prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements at Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday, Dec. 8, 2008
Johnny Anderson, 81, Ringgold
Johnny Marion Anderson of Ringgold died Friday Dec. 5, 2008. He was 81.
He was the son of the late Eugene and Estelle Rose Anderson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by many. He was a life long resident of the North Georgia area, a member of Midway Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by stepmother, Lennie Anderson; brother, Victor (Madia) Anderson; and grandson, Stephen Palmer Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara “Bobbie” Clark Anderson of Ringgold; sons and daughters, Gene (Barbara) Anderson of Ringgold, Jimmy (Debi) Anderson of Ringgold, Steve (Vicki) Anderson of Ringgold, Stella (Jerry) Rozzell of East Ridge, Tenn., Lisa (Steve) Palmer of Ringgold, and Keena (Willie) Hodge of East Ridge; beloved nephew, Jay (Cathy) Anderson; three sisters, Evelyn (Buddy) Ellis of Ooltewah, Tenn., Marilyn (Lester) Barnes of Ringgold, and Betty Sue Anderson of Ringgold; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jackie Swanson and Rev. Roy Johnson officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3-9 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Gweneth Bennett, 96, Fort Oglethorpe
Gweneth Lee Bennett of Fort Oglethorpe died Sunday, Dec. 7, at an area hospital. She was 96.
She was born Sept. 27, 1912 to Hubert and Dora Broom of Rossville. She was one of four children. Gweneth was the valedictorian of her high school class, a member of the National Honor Society, and Miss Rossville. She married Lindsay H. Bennett Sr. on Sept. 13, 1930. During her active life, she was a Red Cross volunteer during World War II, an officer in various PTA organizations, president of several area garden clubs, and a Gray Lady at Hutcheson Medical Center. She was a longtime member of McFarland Memorial Methodist Church in Rossville where she was active in the United Methodist Women, Society of Christian Service
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsay H. Bennett Sr., a north Georgia businessman.
Survivors include her sister, Dolly B. Cunningham; children, Elizabeth Diecke of Short Hills, N.J., and Lindsay H. Bennett Jr. of Ringgold; five grandchildren, Rick Diecke of Raleigh, N.C., Dietrich W. Diecke of Morristown, N.J., Hamilton Bennett of Dalton, Rodney H. Bennett of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Courtney H. Bennett of Atlanta; and a great-grandson, Roger H. Bennett of Ringgold.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Hampton officiating. Burial: Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 8, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of memorial contributions to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
James Buffington, 68, LaFayette
James William (Bill) Buffington died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. He was 68.
He was a member of IBEW Local #175 of Chattanooga for 47 years.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Pope Buffington of LaFayette; sons, Mike and Mark, both of LaFayette; grandchildren, Marcus Coker, Heather Buffington and Brent Michael Buffington.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at East Armuchee Baptist Church with Rev. David Pruett officiating. Burial: East Armuchee Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1-2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions are to be made to the East Armuchee Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Joshua Crosby
Infant Joshua Emmanuel Crosby died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
Graveside service: Monday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Memorial Park with Mark Smith officiating.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mary Davis, 89, Ringgold
Mary Alice Wilson Davis of Ringgold died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at her residence. She was 89.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, she was a member of Peavine Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Ringgold Junior High School where she worked for nine years and Associated Fabrics where she worked for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel D. Davis; parents, Bud and Margaret Baggett Wilson; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn Davis, Martha and Willis Brockman, and Doris and Chuck Meadows, all of Ringgold; brother, Bud Wilson of Fort Oglethorpe; grandson, David Brockman (Tina) of Ringgold; great-granddaughter, Haley Heatherly (Sean) of Ringgold; two step-grandchildren, Joy Hinson of Ringgold, and Jason Meadows of Lousville, Ky.; three step-grandchildren, Riley Moiser, Tyler Hinson and Aerin Meadows; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Steve Anthony and Rev. R.V. Wells officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 8, from 2-9 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 9, until service time at the funeral home. Online guest book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
David Dean, 56, LaFayette
David Lee Dean of LaFayette died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. He was 56.
He was preceded in death by his father, D.L. Dean; grandparents, Avery Dean, Berdie Dean, Gladys Stoker and Roland Stoker.
Survivors include his daughters, Teri Dalton, Starr Dean, both of LaFayette; mother, Mary June Crump of LaFayette; sisters, Debbie Carlton of LaFayette; grandchildren, D.L. Dalton, Kimberly Dalton, Taylor Cardin, Levi Dean, all of LaFayette; niece, Sonya Graves, Breanna Carlton, and Caylee Walker; nephews, Corey Osburn, Michael Donovon, Avery Walker, and Riley Graves; several aunts and uncles; and a dear friend, Dian Den of LaFayette.
Services: Monday, Dec. 8, at 4:30 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Ricky Studdard and Rev. Melvin Bridges officiating. Burial: Twin Oak Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael Donovan, Corey Osburn, Sam Graves, Chris Dalton, Little Larry Stoker and Greg Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers: Larry Stoker Sr., Jerry Stoker, Bill Stoker, Jimmy Harding, Avery Walker, Tyson Williams, Scott Harding. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Joyce Fletcher, 63, Chickamauga
Joyce Marie Fletcher of Chickamauga died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. She was 63.
She was a native of West Virginia, and lived most of her life in Oliver Springs, Tenn., and the past 15 years in Chickamauga where she was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was a self-employed housekeeper working with several apartment buildings and private residences in the area.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Hilda Jessie; two brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Neita and Johnny Ward of Chickamauga; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Kelly Jones of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Curtis Jessie of Lafollette, Tenn., and Arville Jessie of Charleston, N.C.; two sisters, Dorothy Thompson of Fitzger-ald, and Joanne Jessie of Missouri; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Chickamauga with Rev. Ronnie Millican officiating. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Cherl Freeman, 58, Rossville
Cherl Barksdale Freeman of Rossville died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. She was 58.
She was born in Fyffe, Ala., to Olney and Clara Lee Whitton Barksdale. She lived most of her life in North Georgia and was of the Baptist faith. She was the former assistant store manager for Lechters.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Lee Whitton Barksdale.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Freeman of Rossville; stepsons, Phillip (Lisa) and James (Brandy) Freeman; grandchildren, Issac and Angel Freeman; father, Olney Barksdale; sister, Denna (Jim) Crisp, all of Chickamauga; a nephew, Brian (Teresa) Crisp; and great-niece Hannah Crisp, all of Smyrna.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Lee Griggs officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1:30-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Saylors Cemetery, Sparta, Tenn.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Tom Harris, 69, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Tom Harris of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. He was 69.
He was employed as an electrician for Chattem Inc.
Graveside services: Monday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens West. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Ruby Hickey, 93, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Ruby Mae Hickey of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 from complications associated with a fall. She was 93.
She was a beautician and resident of East Lake for 50 years and later resided in Brainerd. She was an active member of East Lake Church of Christ for 25 years, followed by the East Ridge Church of Christ. Ruby taught Bible classes in her home in East Lake and at the Church of Christ. During her life, she made significant domestic and international charitable contributions both financially and with her crafts. Her focus was always helping those in need, both young and elderly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kemp C. Hickey Sr.; daughters, Virginia Biesack and Betty Russell.
Survivors include her sons, Kemp (Buddy) Hickey Jr., and Ronald D. Hickey; daughter, Sandra D. Grizzaffi; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Monday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel with minister Charles Cochran officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3–7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Michael Homen, 53, Rock Spring
Michael Homen of Rock Spring died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. He was 53.
He was born in Derry, N.H., to the late John Homen and Donna Burns.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Homen; sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Heather Homen; one grandchild, Arinn Homen, all of Rock Spring.
Visitation: Monday, Dec. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
George Parker, 60, LaFayette
George Parker of LaFayette died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. He was 60.
He was the pastor of Sunnyside Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Betty Harris Parker.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Parker of LaFayette; son, Cary and daughter-in-law, Amy Parker of LaFayette; sister, Nita and brother-in-law, Kenneth Price of LaFayette; brother, Randy and sister-in-law, Delan Parker of LaFayette; grandchildren, Haleigh Parker and Ethan Parker, both of LaFayette.
Services: Monday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. at Sunnyside Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Avans and Rev. Jackie Waits officiating. Burial: Parker Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sunnyside Baptist Church to be given to the Al Millard Empty Stocking Fund. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon until 5 p.m. at the church.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ida Pasley, 74
Ida Mae Pasley died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. She was 74.
She was born Dec. 23, 1934 in Chickamauga to the late John Henry and Betty Lou Shellman Pasley. She graduated from Hill High School in LaFayette in 1954. She was a housekeeper, a wonderful cook and a “Nannie” to many families in the Chickamauga area for over 50 years. She was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Chickamauga since she was 17 years old. She taught Sunday school, was in charge of the youth department for 25 years and was an usher for 50 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Henry Pasley, Gordon Eugene Pasley; and a nephew, Robert Lamar Pasley.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Edward L. and Mary Pasley; a niece, Darlene (Jackie) Williams; great-nephews, Lamar Pasley, Marcus Reese; a great-niece, Crystal Reese; children she raised, Irene Jewell Staub, Betts Jewell Berry, Houston Jewell III and Bryan Jewell, who preceded her in death; first cousins, Mary Rose Green, Elizabeth Knox, Jerry Marsh, Leroy Marsh, Wade Marsh and Bill Shellman.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 9, at noon at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 8, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. She will lie in state from 11 a.m. to noon prior to the services at the church. Burial: Wallaceville Community Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Mildred Proctor, Flintstone
Mildred Cook Proctor of Flintstone died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and lived in Fayetteville, N.C. ,and Miami, Fla., where she retired in 1983 as a nurse before moving back to the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. She was of the Baptist faith and during World War II she worked with the Civil Service in Fort Oglethorpe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Bonnie Cook; sister, Margaret Cook; nephew, Bobby Brown; and aunts, Jewell Swanson and Thelma Hankins.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Myra Jo and Billy Joe Ellis; granddaughter, Debra (Gary) Storie; great-grandson, Craig Storie, all of Flintstone; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 6, at noon at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Mrs. Proctor’s name. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Annie Shields, 98, Rock Spring
Annie Laurie “Boots” Bowman Shields of Rock Spring died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. She was 98.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. She graduated from Ringgold High School and attended West Georgia College and graduated from Oglethorpe University. She taught school in Walker County for 40 years where she impacted the lives of many. During her tenure she represented North LaFayette Elementary twice as Walker County Teacher of the Year. Upon retiring from teaching, she was a charter member of the Walker County Retired Teachers which is now known as Retired Educators. She was a member of Peavine Baptist Church for more than 70 years, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of the LaFayette Crochet Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph “Bony” Shields; her parents, Oscar and Cora Eskew Bowman; sisters, Lucille Lansford, Alma Boyd, Frankie Parker; and brothers, Joe, Dan and Sam Bowman.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Micki and Grady Smith of Rock Spring; three granddaughters, Laurie Smith of Atlanta, Annie (Ken) Rolston of Norcross, and Sallie Smith of Atlanta; two sisters-in-law, Rachel Bowman and Lillian Bowman; and several nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to her caregivers Sherri Ramey, Sharron Cockrell and Doris Hightower, and to Tyria Chadwick and Countryside Hospice.
Services: Monday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Peavine Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Studdard, the Hon. Ralph Hill and Dr. Stephen Anthony officiat-ing. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Fellowship Sunday school class, the LaFayette Crochet Club, and the Retired Educators. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peavine Baptist Church Building Fund, the National MS Society or the Women’s Ministry of the LaFayette First Baptist Church. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Brenda Smith, 65, LaFayette
Brenda Lee Brock Smith of LaFayette died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at home. She was 65.
She was a member of LaFayette Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Roy (Abe) and Lota Goodwin Brock; daughter, Julie Dee Chapman; brother, Van R. Brock.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Smith of LaFayette; daughter and son-in-law, Anna Lee and Trae Whitehead of Lyerly; son, Shawn Tucker of Summerville; sister and brother-in-law, Judy B. and Don Gray of Rising Fawn; brother and sister-in-law, Adrian and Jolie Brock of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Whitney Lee Humphrey, Cailey Victoria Humphrey, CeAirra Whithead; nieces, Hayley G. Mitchell, Terri A. Buchan; nephew, Scot L. Gray; great-niece, Emily Mitchell, Terri A. Buchan; nephew, Scott L. Gray; great-niece, Emily Mitchell; great-nephew, Bryce Buchan and Parker Buchan; sister-in-law, Maxine and Julian May and children.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at the chapel with minister Allen Kirby officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5-7 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Edward Roberson, 79, Ringgold
Edward Joe Roberson of Ringgold died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at a local hospital. He was 79.
A resident of the Ringgold area for most of his life, he was owner and operator of Roberson Body Shop for 29 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Mae Headrick Roberson; and parents, Joseph and Eula Mae Brumbelow Roberson.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Maurice Knight of Ringgold; two sons and daughter-in-law, Dan Roberson of Ringgold, and Michael and Andrea Roberson of Ringgold; two sisters, Betty Jo McKeown and Ruth Flinn; brother, Kenneth Roberson; two grandchildren, Travis Knight and Lauren Knight, both of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. at Catoosa Memorial Gardens with Thurman Headrick officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2-8 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 8, until 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37416. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Connie Walker, 63, East Ridge, Tenn.
Connie Lou Henley Walker of East Ridge, Tenn., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 63.
She lived most of her life in the Chattanooga area and she will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who passed away five days ago, John Walker; parents, David and Fleda Henley; and brother, David Henley.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Marvin Hill; grandchildren, Kyle and Tiffani Hill, all of Ruffin, N.C.; sisters, Brenda Rittenhouse of Rossville, Wilma Simpson of Rossville, Anita Phillips of East Ridge, and Carol Ahmad of Atlanta; brothers, Damon Henley of Ross-ville and Don Henley of Chickamauga; two nieces, Kim Wright of East Ridge and Dannell Martin of Rossville; nephew, Paul Johnson of Rossville; and several other nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Marvin Wynn officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Daris Wingo, 70, Flintstone
Daris Phillips Wingo of Flintstone died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. She was 70.
She was born in Jackson County, Ala., on Dec. 3, 1938 to the late Robert and Alma Bailey Phillips. She lived in Flintstone since 1976 and was a member of Freehill Baptist Church in Rosalie, Ala. She retired from Town and Country Restaurant in 2004 after more than 30 years of service.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Kent” Wingo; brother, Milford Phillips; sisters, Margie Shankles and Rebecca Smith; and great-granddaughter, Isabell Black.
Survivors include her daughters, Margaret (Jack David) Gamble of Flintstone, Susan Laney Black of Rosalie, and Norma (Terry) Lee of Spencer, Tenn.; sisters, Erlene (Bob) Sargent of Fort Oglethorpe and Wanda “Oma” (Milton) Joiner of Rosalie; brothers, Franklin (Marie) Phillips of Ross-ville, Melvin “Bill” (Dorothy) Phillips, Eugene “Gene” (Cathy) Phillips and Glenn (Donna) Phillips, all of Scottsboro, Ala.; grandsons, Jason (An-nette) Black and Nathan and Ethan Gamble; great-granddaughter, Abigale Black; step great grandchildren, Lindsay and Austin Black; aunt, Dean (Alton) Oliver; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and many dear friends.
In honor of her wishes there will be no services or visitation.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
George Womble Sr., 63, East Ridge, Tenn.
George David Womble Sr., of East Ridge, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at his residence. He was 63.
A native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, he was a diesel mechanic with G.W. Truck and Tire Service.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Odell Womble; and brother, Richard Lamar Womble.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Sharon Kate Womble; sons, George (Amber)Womble Jr., Richard Lamar (Terra) Womble, and Raymond Burkhart Womble; daughters, Evelyn Renee Warren and Jeannie Leigh Burkhart; mother, Elsie Womble; seven brothers, three sisters, 18 grandchil-dren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 8, from 4-8 p.m. at the chapel.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Mildred Young, 76, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mildred Young of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 at her residence. She was 76.
A native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she was a member of the 1st Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Young Jr.; and sons, Roy and Marty Young.
Survivors include her daughter, Debra Sholtz of Rossville; sons, Terry and Jerry Young of Chattanooga; brother, Kenneth Craig of Chino, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services: Monday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Fred Fuller officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Online guestbook available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 7, from 6-8 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. until services time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Posted Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
Levoy Stephenson, 89, LaFayette
Levoy Stephenson of LaFayette died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. He was 89.
He was the son of the late Tren T. and Gertrude Arnold Stephenson. He was a resident of Walker County most of his life, was a longtime member of LaFayette First Baptist Church, and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Cordell Stephenson of LaFayette; niece and nephew, Marilyn and Tommy Helton.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at the chapel with Dr. Todd Gaddis and pastor Charles Rhodes officiating. Burial: Arnold Cemetery. Pallbearers: Dave Gilbert, Henry Gilbert, Chip Levie, Neal McDaniel, Ray Garrett, Mike Nicely, Jim Mize and Leon McGaha. Honorary pallbearers: Bob Gilbert, Charles Gilbert, Sonny Huggins, Guy Pope, Luther McCall, Kim Millican, and the members of Jerry Wilhelm Sunday school class. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Wesley Cook, 59, Chickamauga
Wesley Allen Cook of Chickamauga died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. He was 59.
He was born May 20, 1949 in LaFayette to the late Wesley D. and Mary Asher Cook. He was a graduate of Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga. He served his country in the 8th infantry of the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Dix N.J., and Camp Casey in Korea. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a current sheriff’s deputy for Walker County, working in court services.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Donna Lee Cook.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Patrick and Heather Cook of LaFayette, Jennifer Craven and Brion Frix of Covington; grandchildren, Alexus Cook, Austin Ramsey, Ellis and Lily Frix; sister, Jane Cook Clark; brother, Denny Cook; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Bob Neighbors officiating. Burial: Grand Center Cemetery, Chickamauga. Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to The Al Millard Memorial Stocking Full of Love, P.O. Box 767, LaFayette, Ga., 30728. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Essie Parker, 93, Ringgold
Essie Chambers Parker of Ringgold died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was 93.
She was a resident of the North Georgia-Chattanooga area for most of her life, and was a member of Nellie Head Baptist Church. She was a former employee of W.M. Cline Photo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Parker; two sons, Gene and Farrel George; and parents, Dan “D.S.” and Becky Williams Chambers.
Survivors include two sisters, Winnona Black and Doris Penley, both of Tunnel Hill; several nieces and nephews.
Services: Friday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. at Nellie Head Baptist Church with Rev. Herschel Hicks and Rev. Leon Hullender officiating. Burial: Nellie Head Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 4, from 3-9 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 5, from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Posted Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
Willie Childers, 76, LaFayette
Willie (Pee Wee) Childers of LaFayette died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. He was 76.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Pauline Childers; brother, Johnny Childers; stepdaughter, Allene Ellison.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Childers of LaFayette; daughter, Marlene Childers Doran and husband, Elmer Hardin of Chickamauga; stepdaughters, Virginia Ellison, Ruth and husband Rodney Pendergraft, all of LaFayette, Patsy and husband David Craig of Summerville; stepson, Gene Ellison of Armuchee, Rex and wife Carolyn Ellison of Ringgold; sister, Christene and husband Bill Combs of Chickamauga; brothers, Lebron and wife Sandra Childers of Fairview, Tommy and wife Maxine Childers of Cookeville, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. David Baxley officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Wesley Clark Sr., 82, LaFayette
Wesley Eugene Clark Sr. of LaFayette died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at his home. He was 82.
He was a member of LaFayette First Baptist Church and Jerry Wilhelm Sunday class. He was instrumental in organizing ARC of Walker County, and was the treasury for 25 years. He served as a board member of ARC of Georgia for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Lee Gilbreath Clark of LaFayette; daughter and husband, Holly and Mark Vickery of Dalton; sons, Stephen Lee Clark of LaFayette, Wes Jr. and his wife Janet Clark of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters, Bettye Ryder of LaFayette, Barbara Webb of Gaylesville, Ala.; brothers, Fred Clark Jr. of Manchester, Danny Clark of Auburn, Ga.; grandchildren, Amanda and Jacob Vickery of Dalton, and Sam and wife Erica Clark of Spartanburg, S.C.; great-grandchild, Kristen Newton, several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Jerry Wilhelm and Dr. Todd Gaddis officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions are to be made to LaFayette First Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Linda Goodman, 61, Rossville
Linda Lee Goodman of Rossville died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at her residence. She was 61.
She was a graduate of Howland High School in Howland, Ohio, and attended Tennessee Temple University and had retired from the United States Postal Service. She loved reading, traveling, and e-mailing friends and family. Her nieces and nephews will always have fond memories of their Aunt Linda.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Goodman Sr. and Eleanor Reagan Goodman; and brother, Douglas Goodman Jr.
Survivors include her brother, Daryl (Karen) Goodman of Manistee, Mich.; sisters, Beverly (David) Swindler of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Bonnie (Emmett) Keener of Lafayette, La.; sister-in-law, Geri Goodman of Niles, Ohio; nieces, Kim Goodman, Carol Ann Green and Robyn Ochs; nephews, Jim Goodman, David Goodman, Jeff Goodman, Ralph Swindler, Jason Keener, and Nathan and Greg Goodman; her dog, Molly; and many other family members and close friends.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. at Cloud Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Hall officiating. Burial: Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Vienna, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Cloud Springs Baptist Church, 210 Cloud Springs Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., 30742. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Patricia Sosebee, 66, Ringgold
Patricia Ann Headrick Sosebee of Ringgold died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at a local hospital. She was 66.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia and Chattanooga area, she was a former employee of Dixie Yarns/Shaw Industries, where she worked for 22 years, and was a member of Light House Church in Rossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Meredith Headrick and Betty Blanton; sister, Jane Headrick; and brothers, Roger, Charles, Jacky and Gene Headrick.
Survivors include her son, Jason Sosebee of Ringgold; two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Headrick of Ringgold, and Kenneth Headrick of Failkville; two sisters, Linda Craig of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Marilyn Brown of Savannah; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Thursday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens South with pastor Mike Lowery officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 3, after 4 p.m., and Thursday, Dec. 4, from 8-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuenralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Posted Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
J.B. Melton, 84, Rossville
J.B. Wesley Melton of Rossville died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. He was 84.
He was born in North Carolina to the late Lonnie W. and Pansy Randolph Melton. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Rossville. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Greenville, S.C., and also a Shriner. He was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Melton; his son, Dennis Melton, who gave his life in the Vietnam War; sister, Lizzie Lou Liles; brothers, Vernon, Elmer and Troy Melton.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Bill and Pam Melton of Campobello, S.C., Linda and Johnny Kirkland of Chickamauga, Kathy and Charles Cowan of Orange Park, Fla., Jane and Ronnie Little of Rossville, Mark Melton of Rossville; sister, Ruby James of Charleston, S.C.; brother, Clyde Melton of Inman, S.C.; Ossie Mae Barnwell of Campobello; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Bud Bell and David Kirkland officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Veterans National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5-9 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 3, until service time. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
James Silvers, 70, Chickamauga
James Richard Silvers of Chickamauga died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. He was 70.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia with the exception of 15 years living in Hollywood, Fla. He served in the U.S. Army for six years where he was a Golden Gloves boxer and was a member of AA, and also served as the treasurer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge and Lottie Silvers.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Betty Silvers; daughters and son-in-law, Eva Marie Markle and Theresa and Kosta Theodorou; sons and daughter-in-law, Anthony Pascale and James and Tonya Silvers; sisters, Nina Mattox and Jane Frye; brothers, Gene and Robert Silvers; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Thursday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Chris Petty officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery, Ringgold. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 3, after 1 p.m.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Brenda Smith, 65, LaFayette
Brenda Lee Brock Smith of LaFayette died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at home. She was 65.
She was a member of LaFayette Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Roy (Abe) and Lota Goodwin Brock; daughter, Julie Dee Chapman; brother, Van R. Brock.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Smith of LaFayette; daughter and son-in-law, Anna Lee and Trae Whitehead of Lyerly; son, Shawn Tucker of Summerville; sister and brother-in-law, Judy B. and Don Gray of Rising Fawn; brother and sister-in-law, Adrian and Jolie Brock of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Whitney Lee Humphrey, Cailey Victoria Humphrey, CeAirra Whitehead; nieces, Hayley G. Mitchell, Terri A. Buchan; nephew, Scott L. Gray; great-niece, Emily Mitchell; great-nephew, Bryce Buchan, and Parker Buchan; sister-in-law, Maxine and Julian May and children.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at the chapel with minister Allen Kirby officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Linda Brown, 62, Fort Oglethorpe
Linda Sue “Red” Brown of Fort Oglethorpe died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. She was 62.
She was born in LaFayette to the late Russell and Mary (Lindsay) Ramey.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jackie Wayne Ramey.
Survivors include her children, Glenda Brown of Atlanta, Gene Brown of LaFayette, Pam Wallin of Rossville, Pracilla Brown of Fort Oglethorpe; sisters, Gail Forrest of Trion, Jenny Jackson of Rockmart, Diane Headrick of Chickamauga; brother, Roger Ramey of LaFayette; 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 1, after 4 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 2, prior to the service. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Velma Brown, 80
Velma Brown died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008 at her residence. She was 80.
She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area who loved to garden and was once on the front page of the Walker County Messenger for having the best okra field.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Clark and Ruby Riddley; husband, Russell Aubrey Brown; sister, Jean Chambers.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Maude and John Sams; son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Kathy Brown; brothers, Bill and Charlie Chambers; grandchildren, Richard Lusk, Amanda Gaddis and Kassandra Brown; and great-grandchild, Rustun Lusk, all of Chickamauga.
Graveside services: Sunday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. with Bill Brock officiating, at Garmany Cemetery, Chickamauga. Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 29, from 5-9 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 30, prior to service time at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Nancy Callaway, 77, Ringgold
Nancy Jane Jackson Callaway of Ringgold died Friday Nov. 28, 2008, at her home. She was 77.
A lifelong resident of Ringgold, she was retired from the Outreach Ministry of First Baptist Church of Ringgold, of which she was a member for 55 years, and taught the Lydia Sunday school class. Nancy also worked many years for James Moreland and Charles Proctor at the Catoosa County Courthouse and later worked at the Fairview location of the Walker County Tag Office. She was a 1948 graduate of Ringgold High School an
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