Dorothy G. Cumbee, 88, Ringgold

Dorothy G. Cumbee of Ringgold died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at her residence. She was 88.

She was a member of Peavine Baptist Church for over 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Imogene Gartrell; husbands, David Champion and Herbert R. Cumbee; daughter, Jill Champion McMurrain; brother, Bud Gartrell; and grandson, Tim Howze.

Survivors include a son, Randy Cumbee of Rock Spring; three daughters, Lydia Hullender of Ringgold, Winnie Holley of Jasper, and Nancy Howze of Stockbridge; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services: Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. with Stephen Anthony, Bro. Greely Ashworth and Rev. Ricky Studdard officiating. The service will be at Peavine Baptist Church. Burial: Peavine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Epic Center, c/o Peavine Baptist Church, P.O. Box 40, Rock Spring, Ga. 30739. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 18, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway

Carl W. "Woody" Byrd, 86, Chattanooga/north Georgia

Carl W. "Woody" Byrd a retired Employee Benefits Consultant died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in East Ridge, Tenn. He was 86.

A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area, he was employed in employee and personnel management within the area of textile industry. For many years, he traveled a five-state area as a direct writing general insurance agent in the manufacturing and commercial lines and for a time operated his own insurance agency in East Ridge.

He was a decorated World War II Navy veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. During the Korean War he was recalled to active duty and served in Korea. He was a member of the National Exchange Club, Chattanooga Industrial Personnel Club, American Legion Post 95-East Ridge and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3670-Fort Oglethorpe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry R. and Katie Glenn Byrd; brothers, Albert C. Byrd, Henry R. Byrd Jr., Ted T. Byrd; and sister, Evelyn Byrd Hall.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Viola Williams Byrd; son, Terry Alan (Brenda) Byrd of Fort Oglethorpe; daughter, Karen Byrd (Terry) Moore of Ringgold; grandsons, Justin Wayne Moore of Ringgold, Joshua Alan Moore of Ringgold; granddaughters, Shelly Byrd (Danny) Fow of Ringgold, Tara Byrd (Kenneth) Wolf of Chattanooga, Tenn.; step-grandson, Casey Riden of Rossville; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to Southern Heritage Assisted Living in East Ridge for the love and compassion they shared with our father and also our mother.

Funeral services: Monday, Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Lane Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Howard officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 18, from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 19, from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Elizabeth Joyce King, 81, Rossville

Elizabeth Joyce King of Rossville died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in a local health care facility. She was 81.

A native of DeKalb County, Ala., she had spent the greater part of her life in the Rossville area and was a member of the East Ridge Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. King was retired from Chattanooga Glass Company following many years of service as a bookkeeper.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie King, and son, Nathan King.

Survivors include her daughter, Ann K. Snyder of Ft. Oglethorpe; brothers, James Hunter of Mableton, Clifton Hunter of Tampa, Fla., and Thomas Hunter of Rossville; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 17, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 7625 Hamilton Park Drive Suite 8, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Marvin Taylor “Chubby” Martin Sr., 81, Chattanooga/north Georgia

Marvin Taylor “Chubby” Martin Sr. died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 81.

He was a native of Virginia and had lived in the Chattanooga, Tenn., and north Georgia areas for 31 years. Mr. Martin was retired from Burlington Transportation after 38 years, and had been an over the road truck driver for more than 55 years.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Sarah Wilkerson Martin; sons, Marvin “Stump” (Deb) Martin Jr. of Rossville, Michael “Chig” Martin, Marshall Scott (Erin) Martin of Brentwood, Tenn.; grandchildren, Misty Dawn Martin, Sarah-Catherine Martin, Xan Martin, Dusty Rudd, Madison Martin and McKenzie Martin.

Funeral services: Monday, Feb. 20, at 9 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Larry Fleming officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692, in care of Marvin Martin. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Aileen Vanderburg Wheeler, Flintstone

Aileen Vanderburg Wheeler of Flintstone died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at her home.

She was born Oct. 11, 1911, and was longtime residents of Bessemer and McCalla, Ala., before moving to be near her daughter in Flintstone. Her 100 years were devoted to the love and care of her family. Her guidance and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles T. Wheeler; brothers, Carl and Harold Vanderburg; and sister Cleo Tucker.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda (John) Brown of Flintstone; brother, Gilbert Vanderburg of Pensacola, Fla.; grandsons, Jason (Gretchen) Brown of Ringgold, Daniel (Heather) Brown of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and five great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Hutcheson Hospice for their love, support and tender care. We couldn’t have done without you. Graveside services: Saturday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.



Luellen Brown, 79, Tunnel Hill

Luellen Brown of Tunnel Hill died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. She was 79.

A lifelong resident of the Catoosa County area, she was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and a former employee of Sweetwater Rug and of World Carpet.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezekiel and Lue Sendy Stapp Brown, and two brothers, Joe Brown and Olie E. “Bug” Brown.

Survivors include four sisters, Sarah Inez Jones of Ringgold, Mary Eslinger, Betty Brown, and Una Brown, all of Tunnel Hill; three brothers, Paul Brown, Wilburn Brown, and Mack Brown, all of Tunnel Hill; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Friday, Feb. 10, from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 11, until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Billy Eugene Bice, 55, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Billy Eugene Bice of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 55.

Billy was a native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Kirkman High School and was employed as a produce manager with Food Lion. Billy enjoyed fishing, collecting antiques and thoroughly enjoyed life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Annie Mae Bice; sister, Betty Louise Raines; and brothers, David Farris, Clarence Edward Bice Jr., Carl Eugene Bice, and Pete Bice.

Survivors include his sisters, Audrey Robinson, Mary Miller, and Patricia Gaddis; special nieces, Shawnna and Angela Whitt; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Billy will be greatly missed by his poodle, Sebastian.

Services: Saturday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ronnie Chandler officiating. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 18, from noon until the service hour at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

James Lamar Blevins, 49, LaFayette

James Lamar Blevins of LaFayette died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. He was 49.

Preceded in death by parents, James “J.B.” and Doris Estus Blevins, and daughter, Misty Eugenia Blevins.

Survivors include sisters, Rachel (Curtis) Daniel of Trenton, and Michelle (Tony) Stuckey of Ala.; and brother, Steve (Valary) Blevins of LaFayette; nieces and nephews, Cassey Blevins, Tiffany Creech, Brittany Pardue, Jessica Thuencey, and Brian Daniel.

Funeral service: Monday, Feb. 13, at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home with service conducted by Rev. W.C. Pence and Rev. Bobby Jones. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 12, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Betty Jane Daniel, 56, Chickamauga

Betty Jane Daniel of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. She was 56.

She was born to the late Hubert and Bethie Daniel in LaFayette on Aug. 28, 1955. She was a recent employee with LaFayette Healthcare and a longtime employee at Mohawk in Fort Oglethorpe.

Survivors include three sisters, Sarah Wiley (John) Bozeman of Rossville, Julia (Paul) Berry of Rock Spring, Teresa Lynn Daniel of Chickamauga; five brothers, Tommy (Darlene) Daniel of Rock Spring, George Lewis Daniel of Chickamauga, Justin (Debbie) Daniel of LaFayette, William Daniel and Lester (Dawn) Daniel of Kensington; two uncles, John (Ruth) Hixson of Dalton, George (Jan) Hixson of LaFayette; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 16, from 2-9 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 17, prior to the funeral service which will be held at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Josh Daniel and Bro. Tim Rayburn officiating. Burial: private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga at 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.

David Nathan Evans, 84, Rossville

David Nathan Evans of Rossville died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in a local health care facility. He was 84.

Mr. Evans had lived all of his life in the north Georgia area and was an elder at Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ for many years and was currently a member of Greens Lake Road Church of Christ. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was retired from Lee-Smith as a body mechanic with 27 years of service, and he was known for driving his 1934 coupe around town. He loved everything about cars, fishing, camping, and bike riding.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Linda Evans; and brothers and sisters, Kenneth, Joe, Carl, Susie, Mary Louise, and Nellie.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jewell Greene Evans; children, Bonnie (Jerry) Williams, Christine (Barry) Meade, and Ann (Reid) Perry; grandchildren, Evan, Jobie, Haven, Josh, Nathan, Cody, Seth, Brooke and Amber.

Graveside services: Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 11a.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery with Reid Perry officiating. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 13, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Linda Gail Headrick, 77, Ringgold

Linda Gail Headrick of Ringgold died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at her home. She was 77.

Her passions in life were her family, her grandchildren and traveling. She was a member of Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Franklin Headrick.

Survivors include her five children and their spouses, Tamara E. and Efrain Cintron, Alex Marie White, Millard Wayne and Lisa Headrick, Paul Michael and Yon Headrick and Francie Lynn and Michael Songer; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Friday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Lane Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Brown officiating. Burial: Daily Hills Cemetery, Ringgold. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 16, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is availa ble at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Christine Hegwood Jones, 88, LaFayette

Christine Hegwood Jones of LaFayette died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 88.

She was a member of the Naomi Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryant Jones.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Rick Sheehan; sons, and daughters-in-law, Gary and Esther Jones, Ricky and Donna Jones; sisters, Louise Nichols of Rock Spring, Betty Slatton of Henager, Ala.; brothers, Tommy Hegwood of Rock Spring, Jackie Hegwood of Rock Spring; grandchildren, Kenneth (Jacqueline) Jones, Eric Sheehan, Dakota (Brooke) Jones, Montana (Shanea) Jones, Jeremiah Jones; great granddaughter, Miranda Jones, Carley Jones, Abigail and Ellie Mae Jones; great great granddaughter, Sydney Jones; great great grandson, Lucas Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at Naomi Baptist Church with service conducted by Revs. Garland Hullender and Charles McEhaney. Pallbearers: Wayde Gilbert, Josh Chapemand, Terry Dooley, Keith Merdock, Garry Chapman, Skip Richardson, Tim Williams, Jason Hughes, Jeff Thornton, Allen Thornton, Tommy McGaha, and Keith Wishon. Honorary pallbearers: Adult 3 Sunday school class of Naomi Baptist Church. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 12, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Jessie F. Morris, 92, East Ridge, Tenn.

Jessie F. Morris of East Ridge, Tenn., died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in a local health care facility. She was 92.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, was a member of East Ridge Church of God, and worked as a floral designer with East Ridge Florist for 34 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucy Fitzpatrick.

Survivors include her daughters, Nece (Joe) Brooks O’Rear of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Carol Brooks Courtney of East Ridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Sherri (Mike) Walker of Rossville, Susan (Robert Jr.) Watkins, John Courtney, Milford Courtney, all of East Ridge, Tenn., and Lisa (James) Boone of Rossville, and Jenny (Mike) Eustice of Chattanooga, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Feb. 14, at noon in the chapel with Rev. Dallas Beck officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 13, from 5–9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Martha Marie Cannon Otting, 81, LaFayette

Martha Marie Cannon Otting of LaFayette died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. She was 81.

She was a member of Community Baptist Church on Lee Mason Road.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyce Otting; parents, Vance and Zillie Cannon; sister, Virginia Cannon; brothers, Robert, Gene, and Gordon Cannon.

Survivors include daughters, Sandra and husband, Rickey Morrison, Brenda and husband, Mark Battles; son, Jerry and wife, Susie Cannon; sisters, Rosie Lee Hagwood and Betty Joe Jackson, all of LaFayette; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. W.C. Pence. Pallbearers: Hunter Pettigrew, Donnie Suddeth, Gene Suddeth, Eddie Suddeth, Billy Jackson, and Bobby Jackson. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Donald Thomas Ossman, 82, Ringgold

Donald Thomas Ossmann of Ringgold died Friday Feb. 10, 2012. He was 82.

A native of Chicago, Ill., he has lived in the Ringgold area for the past four years and was formerly of Lecanto, Fla. Donald was a former employee of Brentwood Retirement Center where he worked security for four years, a member of First Baptist Church of Lecanto, a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served during the Koran War, member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union No.123, member of the VFW and the Korean War Veterans of Citrus County, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Ossmann; parents, William Lewis and Lillian Ossmann; and two sons, Timothy John and Paul Ossmann.

Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Stella Ossmann of Jacksonville, Fla., Russ and Ronda Ossmann of Valrico, Fla., Robert and Abby Ossmann of Seattle, Wash., Joseph and Michelle Ossmann of Ringgold, and Michael and Lori Ossmann of Macclenny, Fla.; two brothers, John Ossmann of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Norman Ossmann of Milpitas, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis, Ringgold.

Sandra Lee Powelson, 74, LaFayette

Sandra Lee Powelson of LaFayette died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. She was 74.

Sandra was a member of the First United Methodist Church of LaFayette, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

She was preceded in death by son, Rickey Lee Powelson; brother, Richard L. Shuck; parents, Millard L., and Rachel E. Shuck.

Survivors include husband, James O. Powelson; sons, Ronald L. Powelson, and James A. Powelson, all of LaFayette; brother, John D. Shuck of Marion, Ohio, James E. Shuck of Casper, Wy.; and Dale T. Shuck of Ohio; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. at LaFayette Cemetery with service conducted by Rev. David Autry and Rev. John Moore. Pallbearers: Terry Thompson, James Mullis, Bubba Love; grandson, Frankie Arthur; brothers, Jack Shuck and Jim Shuck. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers contribution can be made to Countryside Hospice. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Helen Virginia McGaha Reeves, 86, LaFayette

Helen Virginia McGaha Reeves of LaFayette died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2012. She was 86.

She was the owner and operator of the Dinner Bell in LaFayette for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Judson H. “Jud” Reeves.

Survivors include sons, Gary (Cecilia) Reeves of LaFayette and Ronnie Reeves of Ringgold; sister, Betty Jo Phillips of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, Pam Celeste (Toby) Steinback of Dalton, Stacy (Jeff) Slatton, Ronda Reeves, and Tina Reeves, all of Fort Oglethorpe, Sonja (Joe) Cauthen, Kristy Mitchell and Ronnie Mitchell Jr., all of LaFayette; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: McIntyre Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Feb 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Rickey Eugene Lee Tuell, 54, Rossville

Rickey Eugene Lee Tuell of Rossville died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at his home. He was 54.

He lived in the Chattanooga, Tenn., and north Georgia area all of his life and was a self-employed painter. He loved to fish and he loved his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Palmer.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Regina Tuell; daughter, Renee Sisk; sons, Chris Bates and Tim Bates; two granddaughters; and two grandsons; aunt, Alice Martin, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services: Monday, Feb. 13, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Phillip Mathis officiating. Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery in Ringgold. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 13, from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Linnie Mae Carter Smithers, 93, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Linnie Mae Carter Smithers of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. She was 93.

For the past eight years she had resided at National Health Care in Ft. Oglethorpe. Prior to that, she had been a resident of East Ridge, Tenn., where she touched the lives of countless children while working at the East Ridge Presbyterian Day Care. She was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin E. Smithers Sr.; her parents, Eva Mae Rogers Carter and Walter Nathan Carter; and two sisters, Annie Belle Siders and Molly Johnson.

Survivors include her sons, Alvin E (Konnie) Smithers II, Samuel L. Smithers, Robert E. (Linda) Smithers, and Chris (Cheryl) Herron; grandchildren, Karen E. Wolfe, G. Adam Smithers, Nathan H.W. Smithers, Rob Smithers, and Jonathan Smithers; great-grandchildren, Doug, Noah, Abby, Lawson and Cade; sister, Gladys Foster; brother, Nick Carter.

Funeral service: Friday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Paul Rebelo officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.



Lewis Eugene Black, 75, Tunnel Hill

Lewis Eugene Black of Tunnel Hill died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at his residence. He was 75.

A lifelong resident of the Catoosa County area, he was an employee of Hank’s Carpet in Tunnel Hill, where he worked for 10 years in sales. Lewis loved woodwork and was a devoted husband and father. Respected in the community, he will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mattie Dills Black.

Survivors include his loving wife, Heidi Muller Black of Tunnel Hill; son, Timothy Black of Tunnel Hill; three stepchildren, Christopher Fountain and Michelle Simpson, both of Tunnel Hill, and Glenn Smith of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services: will be held 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Larry Black officiating. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 13, from 2-4 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis, Ringgold.

Richard Alva Clark, 59, Chickamauga

Richard Alva Clark of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. He was 59.

He was born in LaFayette to the late Alva Franklin and Laura Jewell McKaig Clark. He was a lifelong resident of Walker County and was of the Christian faith. He was a owner/operator truck driver for several years.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Marion Franklin Clark.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Mandy and Charles Motley of Chickamauga, Angelique Nicole and Mirek Rodziewicz of Fort Oglethorpe; sons, Richard Alva Clark II and Nicholas Cody Clark, both of Chickamauga; sister, Evelyn Diane Chastain of Chickamauga; brothers, James Franklin “Jimmy” Clark of Rossville, Jackie “Don” Clark of Chickamauga; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Friday, Feb. 10, from noon until 9 p.m. and Saturday morning, Feb. 11, until the service. Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Charles Motley and Jamie Moore officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral, Chickamauga.

John Marshall Adams, 58, Rossville

John Marshall Adams of Rossville died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. He was 58.

He attended Marble Top Baptist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army National Guard.

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Adams; two brothers, Roy Adams and Charles Adams.

Survivors include his loving family, daughter, Christa Adams of Nashville, Tenn.; mother, Betty Langston Adams; brothers and sister, Samuel Wayne Adams, Joe M. (Linda) Adams, Jerry L. (Regina) Adams, Wanda Jean (Robert) Porter, Joseph L. (Marie) Adams, of Rossville; soulmate, Mary R. Upshaw Adams; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Knox; two stepgrandchildren, Kaselynn Careathers and Javen Lewis, of Kensington; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. from the Marble Top Baptist Church located at 7131 N. Marble Top Rd. in Chickamauga with Maurice Laster officiating. Visitation: Monday evening, Feb. 13, at the church from 6- 7:30 p.m. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton.

Mary Ruth Puryear Hopkins, 80, Chickamauga

Mary Ruth Puryear Hopkins of Chickamauga died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at her home. She was 80.

Mary was a lifelong Chickamauga resident and was the owner of Mary’s Restaurant on Ga. 341 in Chickamauga for 20 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving son, Larry Wayne Puryear, and brother, Joe Lewis Puryear.

Survivors include her grandson, Jason Wayne Puryear; and one great-granddaughter; sisters, Katie Clark, Helen Kilgore, and Bessie Filyaw; brothers, Ed Puryear and Danny Puryear; and several loving nephews and nieces.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. chapel with Rev. Raymond Clark officiating. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 13, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Bertie Marie Lacy Culver, 91, Rossville

Mrs. Bertie Marie Lacy Culver of Rossville died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. She was 91.

She was born in Henagar, Ala., to the late James Thomas and Irene Francis Wright Lacy. She had resided in Rossville since 1957. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Rossville and was a former member of New Home Baptist Church in Henagar, Ala. She had worked at Rivoli Mills and Ed Mann Hosiery Mills. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed playing the piano and loved her family.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Brady Culver; a sister, Stella Mae Pair; and a brother, William Amos Lacy.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Billie June and Dwight Sparks, Marlene and Randall Steele; grandchildren and their spouses, Anita and Derrell O’Neal, Ritchie Sparks, Lance Steele, Shanna and Shawn Rogers, Lacey Steele; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jensen and Landon O’Neal, Denver and Emoree Rogers, all of Chickamauga; sister, Glenda McSpadden; brother, James Ramon Lacy, both of Henagar, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 15, after 11 a.m. until the service. Funeral services: Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Derrell O’Neal officiating. Burial: New Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Henager, Ala. The Culver family would like to commend all of the staff at Hospice of Chattanooga for their love, care and support for both Bertie and her family. In addition to Hospice, we would also like to give a special thanks to caregivers Pat Kinsey, Brenda Hogan and Kathy Camp for the love and wonderful care you have shown Mrs. Bertie and her family. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Charles Edward Stoker, 72, Rossville

Evangelist Charles Edward Stoker of Rossville died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at his home with his family by his side. He was 72.

He was born on Oct. 1, 1939 in Menlo, to the late Martha Lucille Vaughn and Artie Lewis Stoker. Rev. Stoker traveled extensively, preaching the gospel and saving souls for the Lord.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lamar Stoker.

Survivors include his two sisters; daughter, Ann; son, Lamar; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Tim Ashley and Andrew Towe officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Jessie F. Morris, 92, East Ridge

Jessie F. Morris of East Ridge, Tenn., died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in a local health care facility. She was 92.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, was a member of the East Ridge Church of God, and worked as a floral designer with East Ridge Florist for 34 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucy Fitzpatrick.

Survivors include her daughters, Nece (Joe) Brooks O’Rear of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Carol Brooks Courtney of East Ridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Sherri (Mike) Walker of Rossville, Susan (Robert Jr.) Watkins, John Courtney, Milford Courtney, all of East Ridge, Tenn., Lisa (James) Boone of Rossville, and Jenny (Mike) Eustice of Chattanooga, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, at noon in the chapel with Rev. Dallas Beck officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Feb. 13, from 5–9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Rickey Eugene Lee Tuell, 54, Rossville

Rickey Eugene Lee Tuell of Rossville died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at his home. He was 54.

He lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area all of his life and was a self-employed painter. He loved to fish and he loved his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Palmer.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Regina Tuell; daughter, Renee Sisk; sons, Chris Bates and Tim Bates; two granddaughters and two grandsons; aunt, Alice Martin; and several nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services: Monday, Feb. 13, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Phillip Mathis officiating. Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery in Ringgold. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Visitation: Monday, Feb. 13, from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Benny “Fred” Teeters, 62, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Benny “Fred” Teeters of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at his residence. He was 62.

Mr. Teeters was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and was an avid fisherman and a sports enthusiast of all kinds, most notably, the Tennessee Vols.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Teeters and Willie Mae Stewart; and brother, Larry Teeters.

Survivors include his sisters, Peggy Ware and Brenda Farley; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel with Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.



Paul M. Silver, 76, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Paul M. Silver of the Chattanooga, Tenn., area died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. He was 76.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area and was in the 1952 class of City High School. He worked for Peerless Mills and Rossville Yarn Processing and was retired from Barnet Southern in Cartersville. Mr. Silver had been in the apartment and housing rental business for the past 35 years. He was a former member and deacon of Park City Baptist Church and a member of Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ester Silver; and two sisters, Christine Silver and Patricia McAfee.

Survivors include his wife, Emily Walston Silver; his brother, James D. (Aleene) Sliver of Cleveland, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Richard McAfee; and several aunts and cousins; several nieces and nephews, Melody (Jackie) Buckner, Douglas (Pam) Silver, Rick (Amy) McAfee, Phil (Susan) McAfee and Sharon (Glen) Meadows; his stepchildren, Bobby (Angie) Walston, Trenia (Perry) Clark, Janet (John) Freeman, Cindy (Larry) Barnes; step-son-in law, Ken Wingo; special grandson, Jeremy Freeman and best friend, James “Buddy” Thomason Sr.

Funeral services: Thursday, Feb. 9, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with with Bro. Bobby Walston, Rev. George Pinion, and Jeremy Freeman officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Ray Long, 80, Rainsville, Ala.

Ray Long of Rainsville, Ala., formerly of Chattanooga, Tenn., and LaFayette died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at his residence. He was 80.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Justin and Eunice Long and two brothers, J.L. Long and Arlene Long.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Long of Rainsville, Ala.; three sons, Jimmy Ray Long of Atlanta, Richard Long and wife Barbara of Cedartown, Barry Long and wife Tracey of Rome; one special daughter, Rhonda Long of Rockmart; two brothers, Dewey Long of Detroit, Mich., and Denny Long of LaFayette; one sister, Betty Bolton of Fort Oglethorpe; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rainsville Funeral Home directing. Online guest book is available at www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alacare Hospice. Arrangements: Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc.

Dave Brotherton, 75, Lakemont

Dave Brotherton of Lakemont died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, with his wife Faye and niece and nephew Laura Beth and T.J. by his side. He was 75.

He graduated from Rossville High School in 1954 and is a member of the Rossville High Sports Hall of Fame. Dave was a devoted father and husband, a dedicated Georgia bulldog fan, an avid collector of pottery, a gospel music aficionado and enjoyed playing golf in his retirement years. He was of the Baptist faith and was an ordained deacon.

He was a lifelong educator and worked as teacher, principal, administrator and superintendent of schools. He served as superintendent in Baldwin County, Ga., Tallassee City, Ala., and retired as superintendent in Fayette County, Ga. Dave viewed the education of children as a calling and had a special talent for recognizing potential in young people. Dave mentored many new school superintendents and was a consultant to school systems throughout the region.

Dave always believed in service to the community. Through the years, he acted as a city councilman and volunteer firefighter in Rossville, was a member of the Jaycees and Rotary clubs and, most recently, served on the board of Lakemont Highlands Homeowners association.

He was preceded in death by father and mother, H.L. and Ilda Brotherton; infant son, Joseph Lee Brotherton; and brother, Tom Brotherton.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Faye McKay Brotherton; the pride and joy of his life, daughter Anita Kay Brotherton; brother and sister-in-law, H. L. and Betty Brotherton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Frankie McKay; sisters-in-law, Jeanette McKay and Jane Brotherton; nieces and nephews, T.J. and Laura Beth Newsom, Luke and Lisa McKay, Jonathan and Linnie McKay, Joe and Julia McKay, Andy and Debbie Jordan, Gerin and Angie Choiniere, Billy and Marty Washington, Bryan and Lucy Ward, Beth Brotherton, and Rick and Lori Govan; “grandchildren,” Matthew and Micah Newsom, Sawyer, Elijah, Sam, and Sydney McKay and Morgan McKay.

Memorial service: Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Baptist Church with Revs. Jim Bennett and Luke McKay officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1-5 p.m. at the chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory. Contributions may be made in Dave’s memory to the charity of your choice. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Claudia Henderson Brown, 96, Chickamauga

Claudia Henderson Brown of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. She was 96.

She was born in Blanche, Ala., to the late Veldora Dayton and Ovie Isobel McRae Henderson. She was a resident of Chickamauga for over 60 years and had resided with her daughter in Conyers for the past several years. She had worked for Trion Cotton Mills and Crystal Springs Mill in Chickamauga. She was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Chickamauga, where she was the librarian and took care of the nursery for 34 years.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Arvil Brown; daughter, Nancy Maxine Waters; sisters, Kathleen Baggett, Wilma Parker, Edith Henderson; brothers, Clifford Henderson, Robert L. Henderson.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Harold Christian of Conyers; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Katherine Brown of Marietta; sister, Ruth Brannon of Centre, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Friday, Feb. 10, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sat. 11, morning until the service. Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Reynolds officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memorial Gardens-South, Rossville. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Mary E. Curtis, 80, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Mary E. “ Betty” Curtis of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. She was 80.

She was the widow of James Curtis. Mrs. Curtis was the daughter of the late John Luther and Elizabeth Fulghum Day. Mrs. Curtis was a member of the East Lake Church of God.

She was preceded in death by brothers John L. Day Jr., James O. Day, and William E. Day.

Survivors include her daughter, Ann (Mike) Bennett of Chattanooga, Tenn.; son, Rev. James Carroll (Angie) Curtis of Ringgold; grandchildren, Ginger Renee Curtis, Amber Michelle Sanders and James Clinton Curtis; step-grandchildren, Kelly Michelle Lowry and Kevin Robert Williams; sister, Patsy (Don) Grimes of Rossville, and Sandra (Joe) Hennessee of Tunnel Hill; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James Carroll Curtis officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga 411 Oakwood Dr. Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway

Paul E. Coffey, 84, Ringgold

Rev. Paul E. Coffey of Ringgold died Feb. 7, 2012. He was 84.

Paul was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn., and later moved his family to the Atlanta area where he lived until 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II ,stationed on Destroyer Escort USS Robert F. Keller DE-419. His ship was 45 miles out when the atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima, and he was one of the last living witnesses to the explosion. He retired in 1971 from Western Union Telephone Company where he worked for many years. He was ordained in the Church of the Nazarene in 1960 and pastored several Nazarene and Wesleyan churches. His first pastorate was the Wilder’s Tower Church of the Nazarene in Chickamauga Park. Other churches included South Trion, Louisville, Hortense Wesleyan, Covington First Wesleyan, Atlanta First Wesleyan, and Little Rock, Wesleyan. Paul will always be loved and sadly missed by his wife and family, his former church members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dock C. and Elizabeth Coffey; brothers; Robert and Charles Coffey; and sisters, Myrtle Kittle and Betty McEntire.

Survivors include by his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy Averitt Coffey; sons, Paul Stephen Coffey (Norma) and David Michael Coffey (Tracey); granddaughter, Cassie Renee Coffey; grandson, Randy Michael Coffey; two step-grandsons, Michael and Perry Kelly; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Rowell Sr., pastor of Bethlehem Wesleyan Church of Jesup officiating and special music by Rev. Michael Batten of Brunswick. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 10, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Violet Davis, 104, North Georgia

Violet Davis of north Georgia died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in a local hospital. She was 104.

She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a member of Lakeview First Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis retired from the LaDean Shop after several years as a seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Davis; sons, Paul, Gene, and Neal Davis; and by seven brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Edwina Dunn of Ft. Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Terry Davis, Candy Morris, Beth Hess, Lori Showalter, Tammy Davis, Donna Sells, Paul Davis, and Jennifer Hendrix; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Keith Jones officiating. Burial: Dietz Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 11, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral Home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Virgie Ann Lee Dover, 78, LaFayette

Virgie Ann Lee Dover of LaFayette died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. She was 78.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Tommy) Dover.

She was a hard worker all of her life. She was an avid flower and vegetable gardener, always cooking and canning, and master of many crafts. She loved to fish. Her family and friends loved and appreciated her generosity, always had a kind word about anybody. How we will miss her.

Survivors include daughter, Carol Bussey; sons, Barry Dover, Rick Dover; sisters, Rosie McNeese, Betty Jane White; brothers, James Lee, John Henry Lee, Pete Lee, Raymond Lee; three granddaughters; one grandson; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. with service conducted by Warren Moorhead. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Loma Cloriece Teems Hullender, 57, Ringgold

Loma Cloriece Teems Hullender of Ringgold died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at her residence. She was 57.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, she was a member of Naomi Baptist Church, a former employee of Team Health Emergency Services, where she worked for eight years, and HCA Physicians Services. Loma was a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurse Credentialing Center and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Cloriece Patty Teems; and sister, Joan Teems.

Survivors include her husband, Rickey D. Hullender of Ringgold; three daughters, Candrice Holmes (Bobby) of Ringgold, Brooke Henson (Daniel) of Ringgold, and Starlett Scott (Jonathan) of Ringgold; two brothers, Vernon Teems (Christine) of Ringgold, and Walen Teems (Glenda) of Athens, Tenn.; two sisters, Wilma T. Leigh (Jack) of Ringgold, and Brenda T. Robertson (Tommy) of Ringgold; six grandchildren, Cobi Spencer, Cadence Henson, Skye Scott, Ellie Holmes, Cole Scott and Eden Henson all of Ringgold; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Danny Henson and Garland Hullender officiating. Burial: Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 10, from 2-9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 11, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Carol Dean Ferguson McBryar, 63, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Carol Dean Ferguson McBryar of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. She was 63.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was a member of Kensington Church of God in Kensington. She worked most of her life caring for children and was a special friend to everyone that she met. She was a prayer warrior and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Virginia Ferguson; and son, Douglas McBryar.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy McBryar of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Dustin and Brandon McBryar, Tia Masiers and Eligh Morgan and family and friends.

Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Revs. Dennis Chambers and Henry Hampton officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 9, after 5 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, from 12-9 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Betty Sue Mitchell Stephenson, 90, LaFayette

Betty Sue Mitchell Stephenson of LaFayette died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at her residence. She was 90.

A native of Summerville, she has lived in the LaFayette area for the past 57 years where she was a member of LaFayette First Baptist Church and was formerly of Rome.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Henry Stephenson; parents, Reneau and Mary New Mitchell; son, Glenn Stephenson; daughter-in-law, Susan Stephenson; son-in-law, John W. Dennison; brother, Buford Mitchell and sister-in-law, Lucille Mitchell.

Survivors include two daughters; Jean Dennison of LaFayette, and Martha Bennett of Linville, N.C.; son, Russell Stephenson of LaFayette; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Warren Moorhead officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Curtis Anthony Smith, 38, Ringgold

Curtis Anthony “Tony” Smith of Ringgold died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. He was 38.

He was born in Fort Oglethorpe to Paul D. and Nancy Pruitt Smith. He was a lifelong resident of northwest Georgia. He attended Calvary Chapel in Chattanooga, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Morgan, along with his parents

Survivors include his wife, Holly; their children, Justin, Kyle and Garrett; brothers, Paul Smith of Dalton, Doug Smith of Ringgold; grandmother, Pauline Martin of Cohutta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Visitation: Friday, Feb. 10, from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday morning, Feb. 11, until the service. Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. graveside at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Lookout Mountain, with Rev. Paul Chambers officiating. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Allison Kay Phillips, 21, Ringgold

Allison Kay Phillips of Ringgold died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. She was 21.

She attended Lakeview High School and would have turned 22 years old on Feb. 7.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ted and Bertha Vickery, Conrad Phillips, and Herman and Phyllis Knight.

Survivors include her parents, Rick and Susan Phillips of Ringgold; grandmother, Vonzelle Phillips of Rising Fawn; aunts and uncles, Patrick Vickery, Sharon (Jerry) Herrod, Michael (Wanda) Tubbs, David Phillips, Stacy (Becky) Phillips, Barbara Smith, Herman L. Knight; cousins, Jeremy, Julie, Leah, Jana, Joey, Jennifer, Joseph, Jake, John, and her dog of 14 years, Mack Russell Phillips.

Celebration of life: Friday, Feb. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 9, after 2 p.m. and prior to the service Friday, Feb. 10, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Bennette “Earl” Plemons, 92, Ringgold

Bennette “Earl” Plemons of Ringgold died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. He was 92.

He was born in Ringgold to the late George and Emily Plemons, and retired from Combustion after 35 years of service. Earl was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, C.L. and Euless Plemons, sister, Myrtle Shields, and daughter, Glenda Wellchance.

Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Katherine Plemons of Ringgold; son, Doug (Gail) Plemons of Ringgold; daughter, Joann (Tommy) Watts of Signal Mountain; son-in-law, Johnny Wellchance of Harrison, Tenn.; siblings, Harry Plemons, Edgar Plemons, Rossie Grisham all of Ringgold; grandchildren, Pamela Gilreath, Brian Plemons, Misty Wellchance; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Danny Henson officiating. Burial: New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 4, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and prior to the service Sunday, Feb. 5, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Mary Lee Butcher Roberson, 73, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Mary Lee Butcher Roberson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. She was 73.

She was born in Wallaceville, to the late Clyde Lee and Mae Belle Hickey Butcher. She had resided most of her life in the Chattanooga/northwest Georgia area. She was a homemaker and attended Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Hightower, Irene Brown, Edith Brown, Louise Putnam, and four infant siblings.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Angela Louise and William Lentz of Chattanooga, Tenn.; son, Henry Douglas Torrence of Ooltewah, Tenn.; sister, Kathleen Carver of Chickamauga; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 5, after 2 p.m. and Monday morning, Jan. 6, prior to the service. Funeral services: graveside, Monday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville with Rev. Leroy Wilson officiating. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Dianne Suttle Houston, 65, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dianne Suttle Houston of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. She was 65.

She was a member of Greater Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church and the widow of the late Robert Houston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Trin Villa Suttle Sr. and Frances Nichols Suttle; sister, Betty Burse; four brothers, Robert Suttle, Wallace Suttle, Trinn Suttle Jr. and Jimmy Suttles.

Survivors include her loving family, five children, Napoleon (Desiree) Houston, Sharon (Mose) Mathis Jr., Darrell (Lynn) Houston, Brandy Houston of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Cheryl (Johnny) Mathis of Kensington; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine (Bobby) Neal; one brother, David L. Suttle Sr.; brother-in-law, James Burse; aunt, Earnestine Suttle of LaFayette; a dear friend, Alonzo Phillips of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: Friday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. from Happy Home Baptist Church with James Brown officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 2, evening at the church from 7-8 p.m. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

L. Leon Hardin, 76, Texas

L. Leon Hardin, a long time resident of Anderson County, Texas, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. He was 76.

He was born to Archie Floyd and Lillie Beatrice Eggleston Hardin in Big Spring, Texas, on July 3, 1935. Leon married his “one and only true love, his soul mate,” Betty Matheny Grandstaff in Odessa, Texas, on Dec. 20, 1971. He held several jobs in many fields during his working years, including time as a cross-country trucker, oil field worker, security officer and locksmith. Leon also had many hobbies. He loved working with leather goods, collecting model semi-trucks and building model airplanes.

Leon was a proud Marine veteran, having served with the 1st Marine Division in Korea, at the 38th Parallel. He was also a longtime member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Leon’s strong Christian faith and daily talks with the Lord sustained him during his battle with cancer.

Survivors include his children, Bob Hardin (Jonni) of Mead, Wash., Trace Hardin of Mead, Wash., Dana Meeks (Greg) of Elgin, Texas, Gary Hardin of Amarillo, Texas; stepdaughters, Kay Lynn Lowery (Harold) of Georgetown, Texas, Karolyn Mangan (Lyndall) of Comanche, Texas; sisters, Mollie Jeanne Hardin of Odessa, Texas, Barbara Brooks of Odessa, Texas, Ruby Hardin of Ringgold; brothers, John Delbert Hardin (Linda) of Palestine, Texas, Lynn Hardin (D) of Lipan, Texas; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nine nieces and nephews; 11 great-nieces and -nephews; three aunts; one uncle; lots of cousins and many wonderful friends; a very special friend, Laura Gutowski, and Lovey, his faithful dachshund and longtime companion.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty ‘Babe’ Hardin; his son, Jerry Leon Hardin; parents, Floyd and Bea Hardin; and brothers, Odell Hardin and Floyd ‘Pete’ Hardin.

Leon’s family would like to thank the employees of the Texas Oncology Center, Encompass Home Health Care, Solaris Hospice, the Veterans’ Outpatient Clinic and Palestine Regional Hospital, and all of Palestine, Texas, for the love shown and care given to Leon during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, Leon requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Solaris Hospice (1521 S Loop 256, Palestine TX 75801-5857), a charity or church of your choosing. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside military funeral following at 1 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop. Arrangements: Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop, Texas.

Amy Parker Bailey, 91, LaFayette

Amy Parker Bailey of LaFayette died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012. She was 91.

She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and the Young at Heart of Corinth Baptist Church. She was also a member of the LaFayette Chapter Jazzy Butterflies Red Hat society. She retired after 10 years from the LaFayette Police Department School Patrol. Mrs. Bailey enjoyed cooking and working in her flower garden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Bailey; grandsons, Terry Lee Bailey, Roy Travis Bailey; and parents, A.W. and Tinnie Cummins Parker.

Survivors include her daughter, Helen Bailey and husband John Reavis; sons, Roy C. and wife Arlether Bailey, and Donald T. Bailey Sr.; sister, Aileen Burgess, all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Richard C. Bailey, Roy C. Bailey Jr., Michael L. Bailey, and Donald T. Bailey Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Also special thanks to her granddaughter, Susan Bailey, for the love, help, and support she gave during this time.

Funeral service: Friday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church with service conducted by Revs. R.D. Wallin and Dale Parker. Pallbearers: Richard C., Justin, Cody, Skyler, and Roy “Pee Wee”, Josh, and Michael Bailey. Honorary pallbearers: the Ladies’ Sunday school classes of Corinth Baptist Church, the Red Hat ladies, Billy Narmore, Robert Busby and Calvin Lewis. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Corinth Baptist Church building fund. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Sherman D. Holder, 71, Woodstock

Sherman D. Holder of Woodstock died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at his residence. He was 71.

He was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and had retired from Smurfit Stone after many years of service. Mr. Holder was a member of White Oak Baptist Church in Lilburn. He was a wonderful and loving husband and father and grandfather.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Charlotte Palmer Holder; children, Sherri Lynn (Mike) Edwards of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Sandra (Lee) Wiggins of Woodstock, Suzanne (Mike) Rumph of Phenix City, Ala.; grandchildren, Andy (Molly) Edwards, Joshua Edwards, Sarah and Amanda Rump; brothers and sisters, Edna Holder Scarbrough, Ollie Mae Holder Ritchie, Virginia Holder Freels, Mary Holder Carnes, and Eugene Holder.

Funeral services: Saturday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Danny Odum, George Palmer and Andy Edwards officiating. Burial: 2 p.m. (EST) at Ebenezer Cemetery in Bryant, Ala. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to White Oak Baptist Church, 1352 Martin Nash Road, Lilburn, Ga. 30047. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com.

Kathryn Brown Poteet, 74, Tunnel Hill

Kathryn Brown Poteet of Tunnel Hill died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. She was 74.

Kathryn is best remembered for her work as a seamstress. Many young girls from Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe and Rossville will remember her for creating uniforms for the Lakeview drill team, prom dresses, and pageant gowns during their high school years (1970's to 1990’s). Her talent and passion were not limited to beautiful clothing but were seen in many area homes, which she decorated with a craftsman’s touch, from painting to wallpaper and beyond. Her faith in Christ was evident from an early age, being a longtime member of Keith Baptist Church, which she attended from childhood until illness in 1994.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben E. Poteet; parents, William “Bill” and Eula Floyd Brown; and three brothers, Robert, Eddie and Floyd Brown.

Survivors include four children, Gary Robins (Shay) of Hixson, Tenn., Pam Robins of Chattanooga, Tenn., Chris Jackson of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Mitch Poteet of Ringgold; one sister, Lois Hart of Lakeland, Fla.; four brothers, Bill Brown of Tunnel Hill, Fay Brown of Ringgold, Jerry Brown of Memphis, Tenn., and David Brown of Dalton; six grandchildren, Gary Robins II, Hunter Robins, Cara Freeman, Grant Freeman, Dylan Jackson and Alexis Atkinson; two great-grandchildren, Easton Robins and Dalton Robins; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Russell Maroon officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 2, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 3, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Kevin Anthony Baughman, 18, Ringgold

Kevin “Tony” Anthony Baughman of Ringgold died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. He was 18.

He was born in Little Rock, Ark. He had lived in the Ringgold area for the past 13 years, attended Ridgedale Baptist Church and was a senior at Silverdale Baptist Academy. Tony loved his siblings, loved life, loved cars and loved the beach more than anywhere else! He was a member of his high school soccer team for five years and a member of the Chattanooga United Football Club.

Survivors include his parents, Henry “Rusty” and Christie Jones Baughman of Ringgold; sister, Grace Baughman of Ringgold, brother, Ryan Baughman of Ringgold; grandparents, Overton “Jim” and Judy Evelyn Jones of Dothan, Ala., Henry “Butch” Baughman Jr. of Benton, Ark., and Patricia Baughman of White Hall, Ark.; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services: Monday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. at Ridgedale Baptist Church with J.C. Groves officiating. Visitation: at the church from 1-2 p.m. Burial: Catoosa Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 29, from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 30, until noon at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Charles R. Cook Sr., 87, Rossville

Charles R. Cook Sr. of Rossville died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in the care of Hospice of Chattanooga. She was 87.

Mr. Cook was a north Georgia resident for most of his life and was a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served with the Photo Intelligence Center as a draftsman and photographer. Mr. Cook retired from T.V.A. with 42 years of service as printing manager. He was a 50-year member of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, the Rossville Lodge No.397 F&AM, and the Chattanooga Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Kattye Agee Cook, and parents, Everett Cook and Linnie Cook Spires.

Survivors include his children, Carol Cook Bryant of Suwanee, Martha A. Cook of Atlanta, C. Richard Cook Jr. of Hartsville, S.C., and John T. Cook of Franklin, Tenn.; grandchildren, Lauren Leigh Bryant-Davis, Christopher William Bryant, Karen Lynn Cook, Laura Ashley Cook, Charles Walker Cook, Noah Griffin Cook and Emelyn Grace Cook; and brother, J. Thomas Cook of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Funeral services: Sunday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m. at McFarland United Methodist Church in Rossville with Dennis Flaugher and Matt Hampton officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Online guest book is available atwww.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 28, from 5–8 p.m. at the funeral home and Sunday from 2 p.m. until the funeral hour at the church. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Brenda Juanita Tate Foster, 69, LaFayette

Brenda Juanita Tate Foster of LaFayette died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. She was 69.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Villanow. She graduated from the University of Chattanooga and had retired from the Walker County Court Clerk’s office, where she worked with Judge Billy Shaw Abney and Bill McDaniel for more than 20 years. She had also retired from Mike Herndon’s State Farm agency after more than 10 years of service. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” and Tommie Tate.

Survivors include her loving husband, Walt Foster of LaFayette; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya (Bill) Vasbinder of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Melody Foster Falcon of Hixson, Tenn., and April Celeste Foster of LaFayette; two step-grandsons, Joshua Linz and Jentry Foster; loving companion Yorkie, Pebbles Foster; special cousin, Wayne P. Tate; and numerous other cousins, extended family and friends.

Funeral services: Monday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Villanow with Revs. David Pruitt and Cliff Chambers officiating. Burial: East Armuchee Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 29, after 4 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.

Ann Satterfield Garner, 66, Rossville

Ann Satterfield Garner of Rossville died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. She was 66.

She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Tom and Clara Satterfield. Ann was a member of the Church of the Nativity in Fort Oglethorpe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Garner.

A special thank you to Memorial Hospital, Alexian Village, and Hospice of Chattanooga for their love and care during this difficult time.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff (Traci) Garner of Signal Mountain, Tenn., Jacob (Lori) Garner of Birmingham, Ala.; and grandchildren, Caroline and Campbell Garner.

Memorial services: Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nativity with Rev. Betty Latham officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 6-8 p.m., and one hour prior to the service Wednesday, Feb. 1, both at the church. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Ernest Franklin Kelley, 69, Rossville

Ernest Franklin Kelley of Rossville died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. He was 69.

He was born in Rossville to the late Paul Thomas and Mattie Jane Kelley, and was an owner/operator truck driver for over 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Kelley; sons, Thomas Kelley, both of Rossville, Michael Kelley and Joseph Wayne Kelley, both of Alabama, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park in Rossville. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 31, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Lula Mae Mayes, 87, East Ridge, Tenn.

Lula Mae Mayes of East Ridge, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in a local health care facility. She was 87.

She was a native of Wilder, Tenn., and daughter of the late William and Willie Burton Thomason.

Mrs. Mayes was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Asher Mayes, and son, Bobby Jackson.

Survivors include her loving daughters, Mattie Ellington Harbin of Ringgold and Pam Bedwell of Fort Oglethorpe; sisters, Neva Palmer, Jeannette Johnson, Frances Swallows and Linnie Boles; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews

Graveside services: Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 2 at Tennessee-Georgia with Rev. Bill Broom officiating.

Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Monday, Jan. 30, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Ruth York McKay, 95, Rossville

Ruth York McKay of Rossville died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at a local health care facility. She was 95.

A native of Cleveland, Tenn., she had lived in Rossville for many years. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church where she was a choir member, Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Homemakers. She retired from the Personality Shop in Rossville with over 30 years of service. In her retirement she was a longtime volunteer for the Hutcheson Medical Center Auxiliary. Her passions in life were God, family and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. McKay; son, Tommy McKay; one brother; and two sisters.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Dave Brotherton; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Frankie McKay; daughter-in-law, Jeanette McKay; sister, Stella Watts; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Fairview Baptist Church Building Fund at 108 Jenkins Road Rossville, GA 30741. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Funeral services: Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Revs. Jim Bennett and Luke McKay officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Bradley Eugene Morgan Jr., infant

Infant Bradley Eugene Morgan Jr. died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

Survivors include his parents, Bradley Eugene Morgan Sr. and Amanda Marie Morgan; three sisters, Sonya Lea Kilgore, Shelby Breanna Morgan and Delisha Marie Morgan, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and grandparents, Connie and David Walker, Linda Patterson, David Johnson and Robert and Brenda Morgan.

Graveside service: Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. at Mount Olive Cemetery on Lookout Mountain. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Oleeta Lynn Rodgers, 45, LaFayette

Oleeta Lynn Rodgers of LaFayette died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. She was 45.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She worked with the Walker County Tax Assessors Office for 11 years.

She was preceded in death by parents, LeRoy and Sara Hill; and sister, Sherry Hill.

Survivors include husband, Bobby Rodgers; daughers, Lacie (J.D. Holland) of LaFayette, Ashley (Matthew) Searels of N.C.; sister, Donna Alexander of LaFayette; grandchildren, Riley Smith adn Wyatt Holland; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. Steve Bell. Visitation: Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 5 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.