Jessie Ruth Gilreath Baumbach, LaFayette
Jessie Ruth Gilreath Baumbach of LaFayette died June 2, 2011.
Ruth was born in Karuizawa, Japan, to missionary parents Jessie Annie and James Kellum Levie, who were serving in Kangju, Korea. With the onset of World War II the family returned to the U.S., residing in LaFayette. In 1945, she married Eugene Gilreath and they served many years, pastoring in Georgia, Texas, Kentucky and Tennessee. Eugene died in 1973. In 1982, Ruth moved to Oregon to live with her daughter Shirley and family, and later married Joseph Baumbach.
In her last months, Ruth was still teaching a Bible class and playing the piano for the residents who shared her home at St. Andrews Care Center. Devoted to her family and friends, she was loved by so many who will miss her.
Survivors include her son, Fred Gilreath and his wife, Sherry; daughters, Ann Bengston and Shirley Brendlinger and their husbands, Phil and Irv; her stepdaughter, Kris Damien and family; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Memorial service: was held June 14, Portland, Oregon. Graveside service: LaFayette Cemetery, June 18, at 4 p.m., and will be preceded by a viewing at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Chapel. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Linda Gail Lassetter, 67, Rossville
Linda Gail Lassetter of Rossville died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in an Alabama hospital. She was 67.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Lassetter was a member of the Eastgate Senior Citizen Center and loved flower gardening and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Jim Lassetter, and parents, Gene and Elsie Phillips.
Survivors include son, Phillip (Tonya) Lassetter of Ft. Payne, Ala.; daughter, Karen (Greg) Crump of Ringgold; sister, Shirley Woods of Ringgold, and grandchildren, Lauren, Caroline and Katherine Crump and Jacey Obenlander.
Funeral services: Friday, June 17, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Ernest Groce officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, June 16, from 12-3 and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Victory Baptist Church, 1013 LaFayette Road, Rossville, Ga. 30741. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Edwin E. Wallin, 66, Chickamauga
Edwin E. Wallin of Chickamauga died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 66.
He was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. Mr. Wallin was retired from Combustion Engineering after 38 years of service. He was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Carole Morgan Wallin; son, Donnie Wallin of Chattanooga; daughters, Missy (Jeff) Stone, Lori (Joel) Nolen, all of Ringgold; brother, Maurice Wallin of Lawrenceville; sisters, Ruth Daniel of Flintstone, Reba Beagles of Chickamauga and Wanda Myers of Canton; grandchildren, Anna Grace Stone and Natalie Nolen, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, June 17, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Darrell Henry officiating. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, June 16, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Mary Pauline Crosslin, 88, Knoxville, Tenn.
Mary Pauline Crosslin of Knoxville, Tenn., died Sunday, June 12, 2011. She was 88.
She had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of her life before moving to the Knoxville area in 2003. She was a member of the Rossville Church of God of Prophecy for more than 60 years and was currently a member of the Arrowhead Church of God of Prophecy in Knoxville. She was the church pianist for over 60 years and enjoyed playing many other musical instruments. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Crosslin, and son, Gary Paul Crosslin.
Survivors include her son, Terry Crosslin; two grandchildren, Colin and Kara Crosslin, all of Knoxville, Tenn., and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 16, at 12 noon, in the chapel with Revs. Terry Barnwell and Carl Jackson officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, June 15, from 4-9 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday, June 16, at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday, June 13, 2011
Herman Roberson Coulter, 87, Fort Oglethorpe
Herman Roberson Coulter of Fort Oglethorpe died Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was 87.
He was born in LaFayette to the late Roy S. and Ethel Hargraves Coulter on June 28, 1923. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Tabernacle and a retired route salesman with more than 30 years of service at Frito Lay. Mr. Coulter faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in Italy and North Africa as a tank driver, receiving the Purple Heart.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Viola Coulter, and brother, Raymond Coulter.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Ancil and Karen Coulter of Ringgold and Phil and Cindy Coulter of Rock Spring; special friend, Estelle Broome of Rossville; five grandchildren, Kellen Coulter, Chris (Kellie) Coulter, Sara Beth Coulter, Caleb Coulter and Ellye Coulter, and great-grandson, Kyler Coulter.
Funeral services: Tuesday, June 14, at 11 a.m. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Monday, June 13, from 4–8 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday, June 14, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hutcheson Hospice (706-866- 9854) at 100 Mitchell Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Wanda Curd, 82, Ringgold
Wanda Curd of Ringgold died Friday, June 10, 2011, at Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center. She was 82.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulis Curd.
Survivors include her daughters, Anita Penney and JoAnn Evans; son, Lebron Curd; brothers, Jimmy, Donnie and Steve Dunwoody; sisters, Judy Bancroft, Debbie Scott and Linda Guinn; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services: Monday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Ringgold tornado victims via the charity of your choice. Online guest book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home.
Timmy (Tim) Glenn, 42, LaFayette
Timmy (Tim) Glenn of LaFayette died Tuesday, June 7, 2011. He was 42.
Survivors include his daughter, Chyanna Robertson of LaFayette; sons, Mark Glenn and Timmy Glenn Jr., both of Trion; mother and stepfather, Sue and Preston Howard of LaFayette; father, Afton Glenn of Austell; brothers, Ted (Lynn) Glenn of LaFayette, Jimmy Glenn of Louisiana and Shaun (Nicole) Howard of LaFayette; three grandchildren; special aunt, Fran Knipp; special aunts and uncles, Judy and Ron Howard and Deborah and Jimmy Howard, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Monday, June 13, at 11 a.m. with service conducted by Revs. Chris Spears and Jay Brock. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, June 11, from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday, June 12, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Richard Henry Hixon Jr., 76, High Point
Richard Henry “Junior” Hixon Jr. of High Point died Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was 76.
He was born on Lookout Mountain to the late Richard Henry “Dick” Hixon Sr. and Verna Melinda Higdon Hixon.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ellen Haney Hixon, and a sister, Carolyn Morrow Talbott.
Richard had worked several years for Rock City in maintenance and was a longtime employee of J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home in Chickamauga. He was a lifelong resident of the High Point community and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed woodworking and making cabinets.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Joe Ross of Tunnel Hill and Sandra and Darren Rogers of High Point; grandchildren, Amber Rogers, Katie and Ken Ross; sister, Marthann (Grady) Wallin of Rising Fawn; brother, Leonard (Ann) Hixon Sr., of Lookout Mountain, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Monday, June 13, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Funeral services: Monday, June 13, at 5 p.m. graveside at Mt. Olive Cemetery on Vulcan Road, Lookout Mountain, with Rev. Barry Williams officiating. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.
Weldon “Johnny” Johnson, 79, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Weldon “Johnny” Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was 79.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, retired from the U.S. Army after 42 years of service, and retired from Dupont in 1996 after 47 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Johnson; parents, James and Pearl Pinion Johnson, and brothers, James and David Johnson.
Survivors include his children, Don Johnson (Priscilla) of Ringgold and Tami Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, James (Angie), Brandon (Emily), Amanda and Renae Johnson; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Colton and Mackenzie, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Tuesday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. John Schwartz officiating. Visitation: Sunday, June 12, from 5-9 p.m., all day Monday, June 13, and prior to leaving for the cemetery Tuesday, June 14. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Kimberly Lee Moorman, 48, Fort Oglethorpe
Kimberly Lee Moorman of Ft. Oglethorpe died Thursday, June 9, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was 48.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, was a member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church and was employed at Park Place Restaurant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Peggy Haley.
Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Mike Moorman; brother, Jack Haley of Woodstock, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Monday, June 13, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Darrel Vaughn officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, June 11, from 2-9 p.m., all day Sunday, June 12, and prior to the service on Monday, June 13. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Ben Eugene Poteet, 77, Tunnel Hill
Ben Eugene Poteet of Tunnel Hill died Saturday, June 11 2011. He was 77.
He was born in Ringgold to the late Frank E. and Rose Goodlet Poteet.
He was a lifelong resident of the Ringgold area and was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Lowe’s Building Materials, where he worked in sales.
Along with his parents, he wass preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Brown, and brother, Bob Poteet.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Kathryn Brown Poteet of Tunnel Hill; their children, Gary Robins of Hixson, Tenn., Pam Robins of Chattanooga, Tenn., Chris Jackson of Chattanooga and Mitch Poteet of Ringgold; grandchildren, Gary Robins II, Hunter Robins, Cara Freeman, Grant Freeman and Dylan Jackson; great-grandchildren, Easton Robins and Dalton Robins; brother, Harold Poteet of Trenton, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Sunday, June 12, from 5 p.m.–9 p.m. and Monday, June 13, after 10 a.m. until the service time. Funeral services: Monday , June 13, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens, Ringgold. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.
Posted Friday, June 10, 2011
William “Bill” Harrison Brooks, 70, East Ridge
William “Bill” Harrison Brooks of East Ridge, Tenn., died Wednesday, June 8, 2011. He was 70.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Willard Brooks; brother, Steve Brooks, and sister, Linda B. Moore.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later retired from Covenant Transport after 13 years of service as director of recruiting.
Survivors include his sons, Doug Brooks of Dalton and Kurt Brooks of Rostal, Germany; mother, Evelyn Brooks; sister, June Cox of Suwanee; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Monday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, June 12, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service, Monday, June 13, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
James Robert Lee, 84, Rossville
James Robert Lee of Rossville died Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was 84.
He was born August, 9, 1926 in Chattanooga, Tenn. He worked as a shipping clerk for Quaker Oats for more than 30 years and was an ordained minister, serving in many area churches. James enjoyed fishing, dogs, gardening and the Atlanta Braves.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hester Evelyn Lee; second wife, Joyce Hyatt Lee; parents and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his children, Jerry Brooks of Rock Spring, Eddie Sue Coleman of Rossville and Cheryl Sheivelhud of LaFayette; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 11, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Bill Proctor officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, June 10, from 2-9 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, prior to the service. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Freeman Obery Moore, 67, Rossville
Freeman Obery Moore of Rossville died Wednesday, June 8, 2011. He was 67.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Freeman and Juanita Hulett Moore on May 23, 1944. He lived the majority of his life in the Detroit area before retiring from the Department of Defense, where he worked as a civil engineer. He loved God and had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He attended Brainerd Baptist Church and was an avid sports fan and a former college hockey player for his alma mater, Michigan Tech.
He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Acton Vincente Pomante.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Michelle Moore of Oswego, Ill.; beloved mother of his son, Sarah Moore of Portland, Tenn.; brother, Craig Moore of Upland, Ind., and his soon-to-be grandbaby.
Memorial service: Monday, June 13, at noon. Visitation: Monday, June 13, from 11 a.m. until time of service in the stateroom at the funeral home chapel. Memorial services will also be held at a later date in Michigan. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Thursday, June 9, 2011
Barry Gilreath Sr., 65, Ringgold
Barry Gilreath Sr. of Ringgold died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at his residence. He was 65.
Mr. Gilreath was born in LaFayette March 18, 1946, son of the late Russell and Mattie Lee Gilreath of Summerville.
Mr. Gilreath was a longtime minister for the Church of Christ, and served congregations in the tri-state area. He was the founder of Gospel Broadcasting Network and served as executive director until his recent retirement. He had served as band director for several local schools. He was the founder and original director of the Wonderful Word Chorus, and organized various music festivals throughout the years.
He is remembered as a motivator, encourager and doer of good works. He is loved and missed by all whom he touched throughout the years.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Lenderman Gilreath; son and daughter-in-law, Barry Jr. and Jodi Gilreath of Florence, Ala.; daughters and sons-in-law, Leslie and Wayne Weaver and Melissa and Mike Frost of Ringgold; grandchildren, Barry III, Christi, Tyler, Nikki, Hannah and Holly Gilreath, Kayla and Seth Weaver, Alex, Avery, and Mallory Frost; great-grandchildren Aubrey and Kinsley Gilreath; sister, Peggy Cordell of Summerville; mother-in-law, Shirley Lenderman of Summerville, and other family members.
Funeral services: Saturday, June 11, at 3 p.m. in Dalton at Highland Church of Christ where he served as an elder, with Jim Dearman, James Andrews, Barry Gilreath Jr., Tyler Gilreath and Barry Gilreath III officiating. Active pallbearers: Wayne and Seth Weaver, Mike Frost, Barry III and Tyler Gilreath, Eugene and Dustin Cordell, Shawn Johnson and Logan Gass. Honorary pallbearers: Highland Church of Christ elders and deacons along with GBN staff. Burial: Woodstation Cemetery in Ringgold. Visitation: Friday, June 10, 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and at the church from 2 p.m. until the funeral time Saturday. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be sent to Gospel Broadcasting Network in Ringgold. Online guest book is avialable at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Charles Burnell Yancey, 82, Chickamauga
Charles Burnell Yancey of Chickamauga died Wednesday, June 8, 2011. He was 82.
He was born in Dekalb County, Ala., and had lived in the Chickamauga area for most of his life. He was a member of Pilgrim Way Baptist Church in Chickamauga. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, where he served in Okinawa, Japan, with the 524th Military Police Company. He retired from Dan River in 1985 after more than 25 years of service and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was an avid Alabama football fan, loved Coach Bear Bryant and enjoyed Atlanta Braves baseball. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Burma Yancey, and stepsister, Mageline Zerbe.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 61 years, Ruth Overby Yancey, Chickamauga; sons and daughters-in-law, David (Judy) Yancey of Rossville, William (Ann) Yancey of Chickamauga, Curtis (Faye) Yancey of Harrison, Tenn., and Michael Yancey of Chickamauga; daughters and sons-in-law, Pat (Gary) Strickland, Joan (Calvin) Hale and Kim (Mike) Angel, all of Chickamauga; stepsister, Opal Fay Woody of Winston Salem, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren — thank you, Taylor, his little sweetheart, for your love and care of your Pawpaw — and numerous friends and relatives that he adored.
Funeral services: Friday, June 10, at noon in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, June 9, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday, June 10, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
William Wayne Tracy, 75, Hueytown, Ala.
William Wayne Tracy of Hueytown, Ala., formerly of LaFayette, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011. He was 75.
Wayne was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. He retired as Senior Master Sergeant at the 117th Air National Guard Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Ala., following 34 years of service serving in the Bessemer and Hueytown area. He touched many lives through his work and enjoyed serving his community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Virginia P. Tracy, and brothers, Paul and Harold Tracy.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Ann Tracy; their son, Michael Wayne Tracy; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and J.P. Parker of Fort Oglethorpe; brother, Donald Tracy of LaFayette, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Funeral service: Thursday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. at Peoples Chapel in Hueytown, Ala. Visitation: Thursday, June 9, from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Burial: Rock Creek Church of God Cemetery. Arrangements: People Chapel Funeral Home, Hueytown, Ala. and local announcement: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Virginia Mae Levan, 84, Chickamauga
Virginia Mae Levan of Chickamauga died Monday, June 6, 2011. She was 84.
She was born in Nyack, N.Y., to the late Mervin Leroy and Helen Mae Rowell.
She was preceded in death by her sons, John and Joel “Jay” Levan, a brother and several sisters.
Virginia was a member of Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church in Chickamauga, where she was also a member of the Joy Sunday school class.
Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years, Joel Levan Sr. of Chickamauga; children, Patty Ceccotti of Chickamauga and David (Carol) Levan of Michigan; siblings, Jean Harris of Texas and Ken Rowell of New York.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Funeral services: Friday, June 10, at 10 a.m. at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Maeser officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, June 8, after 4 p.m., all day Thursday, June 9, and prior to the service Friday, June 10, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.
Anna Grace Shell, 81, Ringgold
Anna Grace Shell of Ringgold died Monday, June 6, 2011. She was 81.
She was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and a member of Boynton Baptist Church. Mrs. Shell and her late husband, Richard Ward Shell, owned the Totten’s T.V. & Appliances in East Ridge, Tenn., for many years and had worked at Rossville Bank prior to owning her own business.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W. H. “Bill” and Agnes Hayes Williams.
Survivors include her brother, Paul H. (Wanda) Williams of Hixson, Tenn.; sisters, Nellie Ruth Novak of Cleveland, Tenn., and Bunny (Jim) Clark of Ringgold, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 9, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Joseph Hayes and Rev. R. V. Wells officiating. Burial: Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, June 9, from 12-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers: members of the Ringgold High School class of 1947. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Garden Fund of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 21275, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37424. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Kenneth L. Tapp, 63, Rock Spring
Kenneth L. Tapp of Rock Spring died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, peacefully in a local hospital. He was 63.
He was co-owner along with his brother, Donnie Tapp, of Tapp Air Conditioning and Heating Company. Mr. Tapp was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Frances Tapp.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Jan Tapp; son, David (Missy) Tapp; daughter, Deborah Ray; father, Jack Tapp; brothers, Larry (Patty) Tapp, Donnie (Brenda) Tapp and Roger (Wilda) Tapp; grandchildren, Erik Hull, Daisy Davis, Jack Ryan Tapp and Scott Boring, and nieces and nephews, Shane (Melissa) Tapp, Jennifer (Charlie) Keplinger, Rhonda (Chris) Eaves, Beth Tapp and Trevor (Jessica) Tapp.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Chris Eaves and Sam Riggs officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Wednesday, June 8, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com to share. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Robin Gail Warren, 54, Ringgold
Robin Gail Warren of Ringgold died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at her residence. She was 54.
She had been a resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., and north Georgia for the past 25 years. Mrs. Warren was of the Baptist faith and loved her animals.
Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Stephen Warren; stepdaughter, Brandy (Travis) Vincent; grandchildren, Austin and Anna Vincent, all of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.; stepbrothers, Keith and Brian Herman; stepsisters, Terri McCrary, Leslie Thompson and Michelle Herman of Hickory, N.C., and mother- and father-in-law, Gus and Edith Warren of Rossville.
Memorial service: Thursday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Thomas Quisenberry officiating. Visitation: 2 hours prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Dannie Wills, 52, Fort Oglethorpe
Danny Wills of Fort Oglethorpe died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 52.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was employed with Wills Brothers Body Shop in Rossville and Lookout Mountain Peterbilt.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edmund Lewis Wills Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Tina Wills; son, Michael Wills; daughter Stacy (Rickey) Ramey, all of Fort Oglethorpe; mother, Marian Wills of Rossville; brothers, Edmund Wills Jr. of Chickamauga and Steve Wills of Rossville, and granddaughter, Abigail Danielle Ramey.
Funeral services: Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bros. Randy Lewis and Gary Moore officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, June 9, from 5-9 p.m. and Friday, June 10, from 12-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Suzanne (Susie) Falkenberry Stilwell, 41, Chickamauga
Suzanne (Susie) Falkenberry Stilwell of Chickamauga died Sunday June 5, 2011. She was 41.
She born in Valley, Ala., on Dec. 3, 1969, and died in Valley, Ala. She was a loving daughter, mother and dear friend to everyone she came in contact with. She had a vibrant, bubbly personality and possessed a rare gift of being a true genuine friend.
She graduated from Troup County Comprehensive High School in 1987. She attended Troy University in Troy, Ala., and received her degree in education from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Ga. She taught in the Walker County (Ga.) and Hamilton County (Tenn.) schools and was very much loved by all her students and fellow teachers. Susie was an avid reader, writer and journalist who had worked for and had her stories and articles published in the Walker County Messenger in LaFayette and Calhoun Times in Calhoun. Among her many other talents, she was an accomplished seamstress and made beautiful quilts for her family members and many friends.
Survivors include her three sons whom she adored, Seth Bone, 16, John Stilwell, 8, and Tommy Stilwell, 4, and her husband Don Stilwell, all of Chickamauga; her loving parents Billy and Bonnie Falkenberry of Fort Oglethorpe; her sister Sarah (Conrad) Fernandez of Dalton; her brother Tommy (Stephanie) Falkenberry of Newnan; three nephews, two nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her precious infant daughter Bonnie Rose Stilwell.
She was of the Episcopal faith and attended the Church of the Nativity in Fort Oglethorpe. She was baptized and confirmed in St. John’s Episcopal Church in West Point, Ga.
Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Visitation: McCarthy Funeral Home in West Point on Thursday, June 9, from 5-8 p.m.
Burial: Friday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 501 Ave. C, West Point.
Posted Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Jimmy Bedford Cardin, 82, Rome
Jimmy Bedford Cardin of Rome died Saturday, June 4, 2011. He was 82.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ida Cardin, and sons, Jimmy B. Cardin Jr. and Donnie H. Cardin.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Jo Bloodworth Cardin; daughters, Penny Hughs of Florida and Peggy Cardin of Madison; sons, Doug Cardin of Ringgold, Steve Cardin of Tunnel Hill and Tommy Cardin of Florida; brother, E.J. Cardin, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Marjorie Nell Barrett Mullis, 82, Chickamauga
Marjorie Nell Barrett Mullis of Chickamauga died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 82.
She was recently a member of Simpson Memorial Methodist Church and was previously a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she was very active and volunteered much of her time and energy on various committees.
Marjorie “Nell” was very adventurous and active in her younger years. She took flying lessons, rode motorcycles and drove fast. She waterskied fearlessly on Lake Chickamauga. She was a fun-loving, very special person. In her later years, she loved tending her flowers and precious great-grandchildren. Marjorie was loved by family and friends and will be missed by everyone fortunate enough to have known here.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Mullis; her parents, James and Effie Barrett, and brothers, James, Bobby and H. D. “Boss” Barrett.
Survivors include her only child, Glenda; son-in-law, Elliott; granddaughter, Stacey; grandson, Adam; great-grandchildren, Brendan, Natalie, Victoria and Alexander; sister, Betty Mann; brothers, George and Charles Barrett; sisters-in-law, Irene Barrett, Betty Barrett, Laura Mullis and Nancy Kerr, and many beloved family members and friends.
Funeral services: Saturday, June 4, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Michael Morton officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, June 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank Hutcheson Home Health and Countryside Hospice of LaFayette for the care given to Mrs. Mullis. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Barbara Jean Strickland, 67, Sequatchie County
Barbara Jean Strickland of Sequatchie County died June 5, 2011. She was 67.
She had lived most of her life in the LaFayette area before moving to Sequatchie County in 1995, and was of the Church of God faith. She loved animals and enjoyed reading and watching television.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Helen Strickland, and her sister, Jean Strickland Day.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Anita (David) Baty of Sequatchie County, Tenn.; aunt, Katherine (Charles) DeFore; nephews, Randy (Tammy) Day, Jeff (Tammy) Day, Sean Baty and Brent (Shana) Baty; great-nephew, Tyler Day; great-niece, Jennifer (Scott) Strong; great-great-nephews, Cameron Baty and Levan Strong, and several cousins.
Funeral services: Wednesday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in the LaFayette Chapel with Bro. Rodney Dill officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, June 7, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday, June 8, at the funeral home. Arrangements:Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.
Randy “Pop” Oscar Swaney, 52, Ringgold
Randy “Pop” Oscar Swaney of Ringgold died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at a local hospital. He was 52.
A resident of the Ringgold area for most of his life, he was a sub-contractor in construction for 36 years and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack Douglas and Ruby Lee Hanley Swaney, and brother, Doug Swaney.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie Yvonne Padgett Swaney of Ringgold; three children, Lena (Jesse) Mitchell of Hixson, Tenn., Thomas (Teina) Elder of Chatsworth and Randy Mack Swaney of Ringgold; sister, Mamie Farmer of Cohutta; brother, George Swaney of Savannah; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Gordy Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, June 3, from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, June 4, until funeral time at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Annie Elizabeth Blevins, 24, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Annie Elizabeth Blevins of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, June 4, 2011. She was 24.
Annie was born in Chattanooga and was a graduate of LaFayette High School. She was a student at Chattanooga State. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church on Suck Creek Mountain.
Survivors include her husband, Eric Blevins; sons, Noah Leaf and Samuel Joseph Blevins, all of Chattanooga; mother and stepfather, Theresa and Storey McKnight of LaFayette; father, Robin Burkett of Chattanooga; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Ernest Blevins of Chattanooga; brothers, Joseph Burkett and Tyler Brady; sisters, Brandi (Sean) Fowler and Lyndsey Ezell, all of Chattanooga; grandparents, J.C. and Catherine Roberts of Chattanooga; grandmother, Frances Cowell of Chattanooga, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Services: Thursday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Phillips and Rev. David Autry officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, June 8, from 12-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com. Arrangements: Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel.
Sarah Winona Bledsoe
Sarah Winona Bledsoe died Sunday, June 5, 2011.
She was born July 11, 1926, in LaFayette. She was a graduate of LaFayette High School, class of 1943. She was married to Rev. Robert L. Bledsoe on April 20, 1945. She and her husband enjoyed many years serving their Lord through ministry with the Nazarene Church. After Mr. Bledsoe’s retirement from the Nazarene Church, Mr. and Mrs. Bledsoe owned and operated the Lew-Winn Hosiery Mill in LaFayette for several years.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charlie and Cora Shipp; grandson, Rickey Floyd, and brother, J.W. Shipp.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Robert L. Bledsoe; son, Robert J. “Jerry” Bledsoe (Carolyn); daughter, Sarah R. “Becky” Floyd (Rick); brother, LaDon Shipp; grandchildren, Kellie Bledsoe Malin (Doug), Stacy Bledsoe (Michele), Stephanie Kay Davis (Eddie), Tricia Kay Booth (Anthony) and Christina Floyd; great-grandchildren, Masilin Bledsoe, Kristen and DeLaney Malin, Devon and Dory Davis, Landon Booth and Wyatt Booth, Daisha Goff, Katy and Nathaniel Floyd, and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the entire staff of Consulate Health Care for their kindness and assistance in caring for their loved one.
Service: Wednesday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Joe Brown officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, June 7, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: grandsons and nephew, Doyle Thomas. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Friday, June 3, 2011
Dennis Alvin Beard, 40, LaFayette
Dennis Alvin “Big Al” Beard of LaFayette died Wednesday, June 1, 2011. He was 40.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 9, 1971. He was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church and a former security guard with Burns Security. Dennis enjoyed fishing, horses and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Beard.
Survivors include his mother, Helen Davis Beard of LaFayette; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Vickie Beard of LaFayette; sister and brother-in-law, Danielle and Doug Morrison of Chickamauga; seven nieces and nephews, Tyler, Brady and Kristen Beard, Hannah and Dylan Morrison and Carma and Cloie Dobson.
Visitation: Saturday, June 4, after noon, at the funeral home with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.
Posted Thursday, June 2, 2011
Zella Kibble Shields
Zella Kibble Shields died Friday May 27, 2011, at 2 p.m. with family present.
She was kindhearted and soft-spoken. She was so much fun to be around with her contagious smile and beautiful bright blue eyes. She was the best cook ever, especially biscuits. For the short 11 weeks she lived with us, she brought us great joy and truly touched our lives, and that is a gift we will always be thankful for. We have no doubt she now resides in Glory and has been given a crown.
Survivors include her sisters, Flora McGowan and Carol Cate; brother, Newell Kibble; stepson, Phillip and his wife, Renee Shields.
Memorial service: Keith Baptist Church at 1573 Keith Rd, Tunnel Hill, June 5, at 2 p.m. Online guest book is available at www.byarsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming.
Randall Lee York, Ringgold
Randall Lee York of Ringgold died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of Catoosa County and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. York retired after 33 years from Mohawk Industries, formerly Galaxy of Fort Oglethorpe. Mr. York enjoyed motorcycles, fishing with friends, gardening and cooking.
He was preceded in death by his father, Enoch Burton.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie; mother, Doris Pierce York; sister, Dianne York Morgan of Rossville; nieces, Amy Morgan of Rossville, Carol Morgan of Orlando, Fla., Stacey Helton of Chickamauga, Amy Everett and Kelly Browning of Rossville; great-niece, Laura Morgan of Orlando, Fla., and many more great-nieces and nephews, and the joys of his life, his godchildren, Justin Walker, Katie Walker and Eli Walker, with whom he spent much of his free time.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 2, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Bill Proctor and Herman Kapherr officiating. Burial: Peavine Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, June 1, from 12-8 p.m. and Thursday, June 2, from 11-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Shirley Ann Gordy, 63, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Shirley Ann Gordy of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday May 30, 2011, with her family around her while in hospice care at Memorial Hospital. She was 63.
Born in Ringgold to Nell Peters Gordy and Hubert Gordy, Shirley was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Chattanooga and was employed as a legal secretary with Leitner, Williams, Dooley and Napolitan, PLLC. She enjoyed singing with her church choir and with the Joyful Noise.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her sister, Charlotte (Jim) Avrett of Warner Robins; brothers, Wendell (Pat) Gordy of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Stanley Gordy of Ringgold; nephews, Duane Gordy, Jamey Avrett, Lucas Gordy, Marc Gordy and Kevin Gordy; nieces, Constance Gordy, Amanda Avrett and Wendy Williamson, and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 2, at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. with Pastor Ken Clark officiating. Burial: at Gordy Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, June 1, from 4-9 p.m. and Thursday, June 2, until 11 a.m. at the funeral home, and at the church Thursday, June 2, from 1-2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Della Mae Hembree, 93, East Ridge, Tenn.
Della Mae Hembree of East Ridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, May 31, 2011. She was 93.
She was a native of Jasper, Tenn., and had lived most of her life in East Ridge, where she had been a member of Cedar Hills Baptist Church. Her passions in life were her family, enjoying the outdoors and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, M. Sgt James R. Hembree, and seven brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Elaine Hembree; two granddaughters, Kim (Greg) Allen and Ashley Hembree; two great-grandchildren, Kellie and Jeff Allen, all of Signal Mountain, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Friday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at the Lakewood South Memory Gardens with Steve Granger officiating. Visitation: Thursday, June 2, from 2-4 and 6-8 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.
Ronald Eugene Hinton Sr., 72, Fort Oglethorpe
Ronald Eugene Hinton Sr. of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, May 30, 2011. He was 72.
He had worked with Expressway Towing for more than 30 years and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons, Gene Hinton Jr. and Robert Hinton, both of Fort Oglethorpe, and three grandchildren.
Services will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Elbert A. “Drew” Kuritz, 67, Ringgold
Elbert A. “Drew” Kuritz of Ringgold died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 67.
He was a native of Spartanburg, S.C., and had been a resident of north Georgia for the past 22 years. Drew was a well-known area salesman best known as the “Purseman,” and was affiliated with Tootsie Hair and Nails. He was a Christian, Russian Orthodox.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Harris Kuritz.
Survivors include his wife, Tootsie Kuritz; son, Nickolas (Beth) Kuritz of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughters, Natasha Kuritz of Baton Rouge, La., Amy Lee Franklin of Ft. Oglethorpe and Tracy Michele (Michael) Morris of Ringgold; brothers, Harold (Juanita) Blanton of Atlanta, Rev. John (Emily) Kuritz Jr. of Pensacola, Fla., and Charles (Janet) Kuritz of Spring Hill, Fla.; sisters, Emelia Beizer of Hampton, Va., and Nancy (Jim) Peck of Navarre, Fla.; grandchildren, Abbey Kuritz, Brockford Alexander Franklin, Savannah Macy Franklin, Taylor Vance and Robert Crant, and stepchildren, Sarah, Josh and Michael.
Funeral services: Friday, June 3, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John Kuritz and Robby Dunn officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, June 2, 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.
Stanley “Tom” Short, 63, Rossville
Stanley “Tom” Short of Rossville died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in a Nashville, Tenn. hospital. He ws 63.
A native of Coalmont, Tenn., Tom had been a resident of Rossville for most of his life and was employed with Big Horn for several years. He was a nature enthusiast and loved to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hilda Short; four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Marty Kyle Short; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Gwenn Short of Rossville; brother, Wayne Short of Ider, Ala.; sisters, Yvonne Eaves and Mildred Stephens, both of Soddy Daisy, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Friday, June 3, at 11 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Mike Gregg officiating. Visitation: Thursday, June 2, from 1-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: his nephews. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Audie Lee Sloan, 80, Fort Oglethorpe
Audie Lee Sloan of Fort Oglethorpe died Sunday, May 29, 2011. She was 80.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zeke and Arkie Nichols; her husband, George Millard Sloan, and two brothers, Ralph and Fred Nichols.
Survivors include her two daughters and son-in-law, Pat (Lawrence) Wilbourn of Rossville and Linda Sloan of Dallas, Texas; sister, Jewell Dean Stephens of Rossville; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 2, at 2 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Brent Bass officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, June 1, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday, June 2, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.