Clara Maye Tennyson Durgin, 78, Rossville
Clara Maye Tennyson Durgin of Rossville died Monday, June 27, 2011, after a brief illness at a local nursing home. She was 78.
Mrs. Durgin was born in 1933 in Ten Mile, Tenn., to parents the late William L. and the late Clara Mildred and was also preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Her husband David preceded her in death by 51 weeks.
She graduated from Rossville High School and attended McKenzie College. Mrs. Durgin was an administrator of the YWCA/YMCA for many years. She retired from the North River branch of the Chattanooga YMCA. She was a true Proverbs 31 woman, particularly verse 38: “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her” (NIV). Although physically frail for the last several years, Mrs. Durgin was a spiritual powerhouse. She was a longtime member of the East Ridge Church of God and a current member of the Temple of Praise Church in Rossville.
Her greatest legacy to her children was her love for and service to God. Always alongside her husband, she devoted decades of service to Christ, as the co-director of children’s church, Sunday school teacher, part-time director of the senior adult ministry and co-director of outreach ministries to many nursing homes. In her later years, she helped with administrative tasks for the church.
Mrs. Durgin was a much loved and well-respected lady in her family, church and community. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Survivors include their five children, Mildred Hardeman (Steve) of Brooksville, Fla., Tricia Miller (Julius) of Clarkesville, David Durgin Jr. (Patricia) of Ellijay, Lynda Greene (Phil) of Acworth and Billy Durgin (Angela) of Cleveland, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty and Faye, and one brother, Paul.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 2, at 1 p.m. in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Danny Lance and Wendell Smith officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Temple of Praise Church, 432 Mack Smith Road, Rossville, GA 30741. Pallbearers: Jeremy Miller, Joshua Miller, Jake Durgin, Henry Sweeney, Patrick Ham and Richard Tennyson. Visitation: Friday, July 1, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, July 2, from 11a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Frances Jewell Anderson, 86, Ringgold
Frances Jewell Anderson of Ringgold died Friday, June 24, 2011, in a local health care facility. She was 86.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where she was a nursery worker. Mrs. Anderson worked in the cafeteria at Ringgold Junior High School and also cooked at Camp Scott Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Anderson, and brother, LeeBron Boss.
Survivors include daughters, Patricia Ann Graves of Ringgold and Tammy Sharea (Mark) Whisenant of Bowling Green, Ky.; brothers, Gerald (Bobbie) Boss of Trion and Clint (Peggy) Boss of Swainsboro; sisters, Florence Burrell of Taylors, S.C., and Patricia (Robert) Willis of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Chris Graves, Amber Yates, Aaron Brown, LCpl Bry Whisenant and Noah Whisenant, and great-grandchildren, Aaden Brown and Everett King.
Funeral services: Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Saturday, June 25, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Annie Adams Buffington, 92, LaFayette
Annie Adams Buffington of LaFayette died Saturday, June 25, 2011. She was 92.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Buffington, and a son, James Willard Buffington.
Survivors include her son, LeRoy Buffington of LaFayette.
Funeral service: Tuesday, June 28, at 8 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. Henry Hampton. Visitation: Tuesday, June 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: James Elrod, Jerry Young, Donnie Raines, Bill Whitten, Charles (Chuck) Frazier and Jeff Cameron. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Kenneth Eugene Conner, 64, Rossville
Kenneth Eugene Conner of Rossville died Thursday, June 23, 2011. He was 64.
He had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of his life and was a member, deacon and elder of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Rossville. He was an Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War, and was previously employed with Shaw Industries as an inventory clerk for more than 20 years. He enjoyed drawing and painting and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Faye Conner.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 33 years, Rosetta Conner of Rossville; five sons and daughters-in-law, Michael (Cheryl) Lee, Brent (Kristy) Lee and Brian (Shea) Lee all of Cleveland, Tenn., Chris (Angie) Conner of Whitwell, Tenn., and Juan Rodriguez-Conner of Rossville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara (Wade) Underwood of Rossville; brother and sister-in-law, David (Kathy) Conner of Chickamauga; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda (Paul) Frye of Rossville; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, June 27, at 11 a.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Jon Underwood officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, June 25, after 5 p.m., all day Sunday, June 26, and prior to the service on Monday, June 27, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Nell Bass Riggs, 82, Rock Spring
Nell Bass Riggs of Rock Spring died Saturday, June 25, 2011. She was 82.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jenry and Georgie Jones Bass, and brother, James Bass.
Survivors include her husband, James (Jim) Riggs, and special friends, Randell and Barbara Brown, all of Rock Spring.
Graveside service: Tuesday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Rock Spring Cemetery with service conducted by Rev. Steve Bell. There will be no visitation. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Mattie Beasley, 92, Rossville
Mattie Beasley of Rossville died Sunday, June 26, 2011. She was 92.
She was born on Lookout Mountain to the late Silas and Maude Fowler and was preceded in death by her husband, Rolly Dean Beasley.
She was of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Gail Gladney of Rossville; sister, Christine Williams of Lookout Mountain; grandson, James David Gladney Jr. of Decatur, and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank NHC of Fort Oglethorpe and Hospice of Chattanooga for their loving care and support during this difficult time.
Services: Wednesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Art Pfluge officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-West. Visitation: Tuesday, June 28, after 5 p.m., and prior to the service Wednesday, June 29, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Rosamond Christine Dilbeck, 81, LaFayette
Rosamond Christine Dilbeck of LaFayette died Monday, June 27, 2011. She was 81.
She was born in LaFayette to the late Edgar and Betty Jackson and was preceded in death by her husband, Roderick Lebron Dilbeck.
Rose was of the Church of God faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis (Junior) Barfield of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Trish (Pat) Bedford, Kevin (Sherry) Barfield and Josh (Brandy) Barfield; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Dani Pettyjohn, Gage, Gavin and Tyler Barfield, Houston, Haley and Macy Lumpkin and Jennifer Fuller; great-great-granddaughter, Allison Grace Pettyjohn, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Wednesday, June 29, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. David Pettyjohn and sheriff Steve Wilson officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, June 28, from 7-9 p.m. and prior to the service, Wednesday, June 29, at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Julia Ann Parrish Miller, 71, Rossville
Julia “Judy” Ann Parrish Miller of Rossville died Thursday, June 23, 2011. She was 71.
She worked for Kenco Inc. for over 42 years and was a member of Duncan Park Baptist Church, where she served as the librarian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Miller; father, Earl Parrish; grandson, Bryan Grant; brother, Randy Parrish, and niece, Wendy Parrish.
Survivors include her children, Paul (Debbie) Miller of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., Jenny Grant of Red Bank, Tenn., Vera Simpson of Rossville; mother, Velma Davenport of Rossville; sister, Lynita (C.L.) Brown of Rossville; grandchildren, David and Julia Grant, Sara Russell, Jessica Miller, Pam Crowe and Lisa Patterson; great-grandchildren, Austin and Emery Crowe, Brooke Grant, Joshua and Hunter Patterson and Bryan and Brylie Russell; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Jeffery Jackson officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, June 24, from 5-9 p.m., and prior to the service Saturday, June 25. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.
Rosemary G. Smith, 86, Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
Rosemary G. Smith of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., died Saturday, June 25, 2011, in a local nursing home. She was 86.
She was formerly secretary of Chattanooga Valley Elementary School and Ed Wright Chevrolet. Mrs. Smith was a member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church and a former member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Alvin “Cotton” Smith.
Survivors include two daughters, Dowling (Gerry) King and Kathy L. (Tim) Miller, both of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.; brother, John Goode of Ringgold; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Tuesday, June 28, at 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Joe Novenson officiating. Visitation: Monday, June 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Paul Grant, Steve Spence, Pat Silberman, Boyd Clark, Steven King, Doug Goode and Hayes Spence.
Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Mack Delano Stevens, 69, Chickamauga
Mack Delano Stevens of Chickamauga died Wednesday, June 22, 2011. He was 69.
He was born to the late Lummie B. Stevens and Maude Fobbus Stevens Fowler in DeKalb County, Ala. Mack loved to listen to music, especially country music. He also loved fishing, television game shows and Atlanta Braves baseball.
He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Steve Lance, and great-nephew, Scott Lance.
Survivors include two sisters, Virginia Jo Lance O’Neal and Wanda Sue Stevens, both of Chickamauga; brother, L.B. “Steve” Stevens of East Ridge, Tenn.; nieces, Jennifer Lance Tarvin, Cynthia Lance, Briggitt Garrett and Leslie Stevens, and nephew, Roger Stevens.
Funeral services: Saturday, June 25, in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Burial: Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Fyffe, Ala. Visitation: Friday, June 24, from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.
Posted Friday, June 24, 2011
Julia Ann Parrish Miller, 71, Rossville
Julia “Judy” Ann Parrish Miller of Rossville died Thursday, June 23, 2011. She was 71.
She worked for Kenco Inc. for over 42 years, and was a member of Duncan Park Baptist Church, where she served as the librarian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Miller; father, Earl Parrish; grandson, Bryan Grant; brother, Randy Parrish, and niece, Wendy Parrish.
Survivors include her children, Paul (Debbie) Miller of Soddy Daisy, Jenny Grant of Red Bank and Vera Simpson of Rossville; mother, Velma Davenport of Rossville; sister, Lynita (C.L.) Brown of Rossville; grandchildren, David and Julia Grant, Sara Russell, Jessica Miller, Pam Crowe and Lisa Patterson; great-grandchildren, Austin and Emery Crowe, Brooke Grant, Joshua and Hunter Patterson and Bryan and Brylie Russell, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Jeffery Jackson officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, June 24, from 5-9 p.m., and prior to the service Saturday, June 25. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Arthur Clayton Stines, 56, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Arthur Clayton Stines of Chattanooga died Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was 56.
Survivors include his brother, Randy Stines, of Rossville and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. at Cofer Cemetery in Chattanooga. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ernest Mirron Gilliland, 93, Chickamauga
Ernest Mirron Gilliland of Chickamauga died Monday, June 20, 2011. He was 93.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Smith Gilliland; parents, Ernest Beulah and Julia Victoria Teal Gilliland; daughter, Jaunice Reynolds; son, Kenneth Gilliland; sisters, Faye Strickland, Dracina Browning and Thula Patterson; brother, J.L. Gilliland.
Survivors include son, E.L. “Butch” (Janice) Gilliland of Cedartown; sister, Verna Jay Brown of Southside, Ala.; grandson, Mark (Utacha) Gilliland; granddaughters, Karin (David) Tittle, Dawn (Andy) Bright, Nikki (Tim) Tatum and Amy (Chris) Walker; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Thursday, June 23, at 11 a.m. with Harold Taylor officiating. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, June 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Mark Gilliland, Eric Conrad, Chris Walker, David Tittle, Tim Tatum and Justin Short. Honorary pallbearers: Dannie Gilliland, Ted Gilliland, Colby Britton and Hunter Short. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Shirley Ruth Cureton Keown, 75, LaFayette
Shirley Ruth Cureton Keown of LaFayette died Wednesday, June 21, 2011. She was 75.
She was preceded in death by parents, Allen and Sarah Cureton; son, Curtis Hollingsworth, and grandson, Michael Hollingsworth.
Survivors include daughters, Rhonda (Donald) Dunn of Trinity, Ala., Becky (Robert) Salisbury of Hill City and Vickie (Brad) Freeman of Villanow; son, Ronnie (Debra) Hollingsworth of Falkville, Ala.; sisters, Joyce (Wallace) Daponte and Janie Taylor of Charleston, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, June 24, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Fairview South Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, June 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Heath Hollingsworth, David Hollingsworth, Chris Kinsey and Eliot Hollingsworth. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Benjamin Ross Loughridge, 93
Benjamin Ross Loughridge died Wednesday, June 22, 2011. He was 93.
Mr. Loughridge was born to the late William Benjamin Loughridge and the late Maggie Wheeler Loughridge on Jan. 12, 1918. He was a member of LaFayette First Baptist Church and was owner and operator of Loughridge Equipment since 1960. He had served on the Board of Directors for the Bank of LaFayette since 1976. In 1941, he became a founding member and the Board of Directors of the Walker County Farm Bureau. He served on the Walker County Planning Commission. He was involved with the farming community of Walker County his entire life.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Penny Loughridge, and sister, Genelle Roberts.
Survivors include his daughters, Suzanne (Howard) Mulcay of Fort Myers, Fla., and Kay (Jimmy) Dendy of LaFayette; son, Bill (Karen) Loughridge of LaFayette; sisters, Doris Potts of Rock Spring and Avis Thomas of LaFayette; seven grandsons; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and special caregiver, Imojean McKissick.
Graveside service: Friday, June 24, at 11 a.m. in the LaFayette Cemtery with Warren Moorhead officiating. Pallbearers: grandsons. Honorary pallbearers: Bank of LaFayette members and the Masters Sunday school class, and Board of Directors of the Walker County Farm Bureau. Visitation: Thursday, June 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Countryside Hospice of LaFayette, First Baptist Church of LaFayette or Kids-4-Christ. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Thomas William Painter, 70, LaFayette
Thomas William Painter of LaFayette died Wednesday, June 22, 2011. He was 70.
Survivors include his daughters, Debbra Collins and Susan Sprayberry, both of Alabama, Johnnie Porter of Trion, Lori Thomas of LaFayette and Jessie Painter of Menlo; sons, Jeff Painter of LaFayette, Michael Painter of Rome and Tommy Painter of LaFayette; sister, Jewell Bailey of LaFayette; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 25, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, June 24, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Robert Trent, 90
Ringgold
Robert Trent of Ringgold died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at his residence. He was 90.
He was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Trent; son, Mike Hunt of Rome, and daughter, Micky Trent of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Funeral services: Friday, June 24, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Father Liam Coyne officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, June 23, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Casalois Goodson Palmer, 92, LaFayette
Casalois Goodson Palmer of LaFayette died Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was 92.
She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Palmer.
Survivors include a daughter, Pat Ann Krohmer of Chamblee; son, Bill Jack Palmer Sr., of Hoschton; brother Nick Goodson of LaFayette; granddaughter, Melissa Wilson; grandsons, Bill Palmer Jr., and Bobby Parker, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Saturday, June 18, at 3 p.m. Service conducted by Derek Watson. Burial: Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: June 17, from 6-9 p.m.at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Bobby Lee Ledford, 63, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Bobby Lee Ledford of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at his residence. He was 63.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold and Chattanooga area, he was of the Baptist faith. Bobby was part Choctaw Indian; he walked with the Great Spirit and in his circle of friends he was known as “Chief.”
He was preceded in death by his father, Quincey Ledford, and mother and stepfather; Margaret and James G. Chambers Sr.
Survivors include two sons, Nathan Ledford and Matt Ledford, both of Ringgold; daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Jeremiah Goodman of LaFayette; two brothers, Donnie Chambers of Rocky Face and James Chambers Jr., of Cohutta; three grandchildren, Preston Ledford, Erik Ledford and Austin Goodman, and several nieces and newphews.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, June 23, graveside at Anderson Memorial Gardens with Aaron Jones officiating. Visitation: Thursday, June 23 from noon until 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.
Sandy Corvin, 61, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Sandy Corvin of Chattanooga died Sunday June 19, 2011 in a local health care facility. She was 61.
She lived all her life in the Chattanoooga and north Georgia area. She was a homemaker and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in East Ridge. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Virlon J. and Blanche Mae Baxter.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Corvin, Jeff and Jennifer Corvin, and Phillip and Vanessa Corvin, all of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Mason, Abby, Hannah, Megan, Taylor, Gunnar and Ellie; brothers and sisters-in-law, Norris Baxter, Terry and Tina Baxter, and Randy and Donna Baxter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rena and John Green, Anna Jo and Bill Stephens, all of the north Georgia area, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Chris Peponis officiating. Burial: Moore Cemetery in East Brainerd. Visitation: Tuesday, from 3-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville. Online guestbook available at www.land-southcrestchapel.com.
Brenda J. McGill Hightower, 64, LaFayette
Brenda J. McGill Hightower of LaFayette died Sunday, June 19, 2011. She was 64.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Virginia Holbert McGill; husband, Donald Joe Hightower, and brother, Danny McGill.
Survivors include a daughter, Tara and husband, Gerald Burns, of Ringgold; brother, Randy McGill of LaFayette; granddaughter, Zoe Burns; grandson Zane Burns, and nieces Derena Wallin and Christian Goodman.
Funeral services: Wednesday, June 22 at 2 p.m. at the Wallis Memorial Chapel, service conducted by Rev. Charles McElhaney. Burial in Naomi Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Betty Witt Hixson, 83, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Betty Witt Hixson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, June 20, 2011. She was 83.
Betty retired as a professional secretary from State Farm Insurance Company. She worked for agents Jack Hixson, Harry Au and most recently Larry Pyatt. She was a graduate of Ooltewah High School. She was very active in the Insurance Woman’s Organization, serving as past president and was honored with the Insurance Woman of the year award. She taught Sunday school and was a longtime member of Brainerd Baptist Church. She was a lecturer for Weight Watchers, where she was a Century Club member. She loved cooking and entertaining for others.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George William Hixson; parents, Owen and Grace Witt, and son George William “Butch” Hixson.
Survivors include her sons, Larry Hixson and Jeff Hixson, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Rachel Hixson of Chattanooga, Blake, Myles and Wittney Hixson of Chattanooga, Amber Hixson Railey of Irmo, S.C., Mark Dillard of Flintstone and Jamee Dillard Sharpe of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; brothers, Barney Witt of Chattanooga, Mike Witt of Richmond, Va., Tony Witt of McMinnville, Tenn., Walter Witt of Chattanooga, Harry Witt of Bowie, Md., and Doug Witt of Decatur, Tenn.; sister, Patricia Witt Scaffa of Medford, N.J.; 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Foster-Hixson Cemetery, Hixson, Tenn. Visitation: Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Posted Monday, June 20, 2011
Alexander Rhyne Andrews, 88, Columbia, S.C.
Alexander Rhyne Andrews of Columbia, S.C., died Friday, June 17, 2011. He was 88.
Born February 23, 1923, in LaFayette, he was the son of the late Maurice Neil and Foy Ellen Rhyne Andrews. He was raised in LaFayette and Atlanta. The family resided in Chevy Chase, Md., in the years before World War II. Mr. Andrews served in Europe during World War II as an officer with the Army Signal Corps as a German language interpreter. After the war, he completed his bachelor’s degree at Emory University in Atlanta, where he was a member of the ATO fraternity and the golf team.
In the years following, Mr. Andrews worked for Scott Paper Company, served as VP of sales for Floors Incorporated in Fort Worth, Texas, and ultimately retired from commercial real estate brokerage in Columbia. He was an avid golfer, waterskier and outdoorsman. He possessed a lifelong love of history, languages and cultures. He was very outgoing and curious about people, their lives and histories.
Survivors include his daughter, Cheryl Fortune Andrews of Cumming; son, John Alexander Andrews; daughter-in-law, Virginia C. Andrews, and two grandchildren, John and Lucas of Columbia, S.C.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Andrews Morgan.
Visitation: Sunday, June 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army at 2001 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201 or https://secure20.salvationarmy.org/donation.jsp. Online guest book is available at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
Roberta Jones Chastain, 87, Chickamauga
Roberta Jones Chastain of Chickamauga died Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was 87.
She was born in Cedar Grove to the late Robert Duke and Mary Ruby Jones. Roberta retired from Provident Insurance Company after 38 years of service and attended Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Littlejohn, and brothers, Robert and Leroy Jones.
Survivors include her son, Russell (April) Chastain of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Misty, Christy, Evie and Shea; great-grandchildren, Miley and Haley; niece, Kim Helton, and nephew, Sam Littlejohn.
Graveside services: Monday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Sunday, June 19, from 5-8 p.m. and prior to the service Monday, June 20, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.
Nancy Lee Lehman, 71, Ringgold
Nancy Lee Lehman of Ringgold died Sunday, June 19, 2011, at her residence. She was 71.
Survivors include her children, Carol McCoy, Marianne (Ken) McCloskey, Sharon (Greg) Smith and Nicholas Lehman, and grandchildren, Matt Masulis, Joshua, Amanda and Victoria Smith.
The family will have a private service. Arrangements:Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Charlotte Petty Rogers, 73, Rossville
Charlotte Petty Rogers of Rossville died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at her residence. She was 73.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and faithful member of Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene. Charlotte retired from Unum Provident after 33 years.
She was preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Jim Rogers, and son, Jeffrey Rogers.
Survivors include her daughter, Vicki (Chuck) Brashear of Ringgold; sister Bettye (Ron) Edwards of Rock Spring; grandchildren, Shannon (Chad) Peyton of Ringgold, Jason Rogers of Rossville, Leslie (Robbie) Gibben of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Lindsey (Matthew) May of Soldotna, Ark., and great-grandchildren, Autumn Slaven and Addison Bane.
Funeral services: Tuesday, June 21, at 12:30 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Joe Brown officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, June 20, from 11-3 and 5-8 at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Walter (Buck) Wallin, 91, LaFayette
Walter (Buck) Wallin of LaFayette died Friday, June 17, 2011. He was 91,
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Wallin, and son, Stewart Wallin.
Survivors include his wife, Raymoth Huggins Wallin; son, Kenneth (Doris) Wallin; stepdaughters, Sue (Hoyt) Callahan and Carolyn (Marvin) Timmons; stepson, Ronald (Linda) Bowman; grandson, Donny (Rebecca) Wallin; great-granddaughter, Allison Wallin; great-greatson, Isaac Wallin, and several stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of LaFayette.
Graveside service: Sunday, June 19, at 2 p.m. in LaFayette Cemetery with service conducted by Rev. Richard Foster. Visitation: Saturday, June 18, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Friday, June 17, 2011
Frances Ervin Barker, 76, Manchester, Tenn.
Frances Ervin Barker of Manchester, Tenn., died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, after an extended illness, at Life Care Center of Tullahoma, Tenn. She was 76.
She was a member of Anchor of Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Barker was a registered x-ray technician at Erlanger Medical Center for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Orville Barker, and parents, Hubert L. and Emma Sue Barnett Ervin.
Survivors include her daughter, Alice (Tim) Vaughn of Manchester, Tenn.; sisters, Becky (Charles) Corneilson of Rossville and Judith (James) Dempsey of Ringgold; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Kenneth Kesley officiating. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, June 17, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Tullahoma 201 W. Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, Tenn. 37388. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Jamie “Pete” Glover, 82, Rock Spring
Jamie “Pete” Glover of Rock Spring died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at a local assisted living facility. He was 82.
He had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area all his life. Mr. Glover retired after working for more than 65 years as a plumber, and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 43.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Glover; daughter, Cynthia E. “Cindy” Coker; son, Eric “Bunt” Lamar Glover, and several grandchildren.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 18, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Joe Dodd officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, June 17, from 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.
Charles Wayne Robertson, 65, Rossville
Charles Wayne Robertson of Rossville died Wednesday, June 15, 2011. He was 65.
Charlie was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a member of Peoples Baptist Church. He retired from Kenco in 2010 after 43 years and loved his church, fishing and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Robertson, and father, Hansel Robertson.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Robertson; sons, Danny (Elizabeth) and Rodney (Sandy) Robertson; mother, Louise Broome; sisters Diane (Terry) Bethune and Karen (Eddie) Ray; brother, Jerry (Glenda) Robertson; stepdaughters, Kristy Bailey and Stacy Quarles; 13 grandchildren and six nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 18, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bros. John C. Carroll and Stephen Kellogg officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday, June 17, from 1 p.m. and prior to the service on Saturday, June 18. The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga for the kindness and support they have given Charles and the family. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.