Posted Thursday, July 28, 2011
Obituaries, July 16-31, 2011
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Linda Kay DeWitt, 59, East Ridge, Tenn.
Linda K. DeWitt of East Ridge, Tenn., died Sunday, July 24, 2011, at a local hospital. She was 59.
She was a native of Abilene, Kan., and had lived in the Chattanooga area for the past 27 years. She had worked at Chattem Industries and at H&R Block, loved camping and was a Girl Scout leader for over 10 years. She was also a member of Jones Memorial UMC in East Ridge. Being the wife of a career soldier, she lived in many places, including Germany.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Ronald DeWitt; three children, Caleb DeWitt, Teresa DeWitt and Karen DeWitt; her parents, Donald and Arlene Stacey of East Ridge, Tenn.; brothers, Douglas (Diana) Stacey of Cali., and Dan (Sandra) Stacey of East Ridge, Tenn.; sister, Pam (Ken) Clouse of East Ridge, Tenn.; brother-in-law Raymond (Kathy) DeWitt of Texas, and the loves of her life, her nieces and nephews.
Graveside memorial service: Wednesday, July 27, at 9:30 a.m.with Rev. David Hagen officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: at the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. prior to departing for the cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Jack A. Eubanks, 84, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Jack A. Eubanks of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, July 24, 2011. He was 84.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran and well-known car salesman. He and his previous wife, Bettye Eubanks, owned and operated Car Care Center, Tire Store and Wrecker Service in Red Bank for more than 30 years. Jack was a funny man and always had a joke to tell. He had a heart as big as Texas and would literally give you the shirt off his back. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa (Nick) Tuders and Karla (Denny) Smith, all of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.; two special grandsons and their spouses, Kevin (Tracy) Rice and Erik (Chiesa) Smith, who will sorely miss him; three great-granddaughters, Destiny Rice, Kinzie and Jaylin Smith; one brother, John Eubanks of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Eva Liner of Rossville, and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Private, and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff with Hospice of Chattanooga for their care and concern for Mr. Eubanks. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Don Lamar Jones, 56, LaFayette
Don Lamar Jones of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in a local health care facility. He was 56.
He was preceded in death by his father, T.J. Jones; one sister, Linda Worley, and one brother, Larry Jones.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna (Nathan) Middleton and April (Robert) Broussard; three sons, Lee (Lora) Jones, Matthew (Barbara) Jones and Lamar Jones; two sisters, Diann (Russ) Frost and Lois (Mack) Waters; 11 grandchildren; special newphew, Anthony Jones, and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. in the Hwy 58 chapel of the funeral home. Visitation: Wednesday, July 27, from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m. in the LaFayette Memory Gardens. Special thanks to the Heritage Healthcare of LaFayette and to United Hospice of LaFayette for their care and compassion during this time of need. Arrangements: Turner Funeral Home Inc., Hwy 58 Chapel, Chattanooga.
Edward W. Koehler, 47, Ringgold
Sgt. Edward W. Koehler of Ringgold died Monday, July 18, 2011, while defending our country in Afghanistan. He was 47.
He was a native of Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Ringgold for three years. Sgt. Koehler served in the United States Marine Corps for six years and joined the National Guard where he served for 20 years. He was due to retire in January of 2012. Sgt. Koehler was a truck driver with Crowe Transportation and was a member of Cowboy Church. He was a passionate motorcyclist and a dirt track racing enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Koehler.
Survivors include his loving wife, lifelong friend and life partner, Cheryl Koehler; daughters, Shelbi Koehler of Ringgold and Toby Koehler and Kayla Koehler, both of Pine Grove, Penn.; mother, Ruthie Koehler of Lebanon, Penn.; mother-in-law, Rita Treadwell of Ringgold; sisters, Elaine Dietz of Annville, Pa., and Nicole McCabe of Lebanon, Penn., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 30, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randy Harden officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29, from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Robbin Lynn Horne McCord, 36, Rossville
Robbin Lynn Horne McCord of Rossville died Saturday, July 23, 2011, at her residence. She was 36.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, was a loving mother and attended Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Liam McCord, and father, Bob “Glenn” Horne.
Survivors include her husband, Shannon “Mack” McCord; son, Robert Austin McCord; mother, Donna S. Williams; brothers, David Cooper and Marty (Janean) Coffelt, all of Rossville; brother, Phillip (Debbie) Williams of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 28, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. James Helton officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Wednesday, July 27, from 5–8 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.
Vera Swansbury Smith, 84, East Ridge, Tenn.
Vera Swansbury Smith of East Ridge, Tenn., died Monday, July 25, 2011, and now she is singing in heaven. She was 84.
A native of South Wales, Great Britain, she met her husband in World War II while on scholarship at Cambridge University. She lived most of her life in East Ridge and was an active member of the East Ridge Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and participated in VBS and Cub Scouts.
After her husband’s death in 1986, she went to work at the Senior Neighbors of Chattanooga. She served there for 15 years as an assistant director. She was active in bridge groups, was a member of the British Daughters, having served as president, and was also a member of the War Brides. Her passions in life were her faith and her family, and she had a love for children and the elderly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Smitty” Smith; three sons, Ronnie, Eddie and Steve Smith, and brother, Gordon Swansbury.
Survivors include her daughter and son in law, Vicki and David Hentz of Chickamauga; sister, Elaine Penny; brothers, Keith Swansbury, John Swansbury and Arthur Swansbury; grandchildren, Heather, Jeremy, Jonathan, Joey, Ronnie and Christy, and several nieces and nephews, all of Great Britain.
Graveside funeral services: Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, July 27, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to East Ridge Presbyterian Church or Hope Fellowship Church in Chickamauga or charity of your choice. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Gladys Beatrice Townsend Hawkins, 94, Ringgold
Gladys Beatrice Townsend Hawkins of Ringgold died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She was 94.
She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Hawkins Sr.; daughter, Jean Mangrum, and a granddaughter, Kimberly Boydston.
Survivors include son, Albert E. (Loretta) Hawkins Jr. of Marietta; daughter, Kay (Charles) Stokes of Ringgold; brother, J. C. (Dot) Chastain of LaFayette; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Patrick Cooper officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Kidney Association. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Velma Lee Roberson Loggins, 91, LaFayette
Velma Lee Roberson Loggins of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 26, 2011. She was 91.
She was born to the late Wiley and Nora Fain Roberson Aug. 26, 1919, in Mount Vernon. Mrs. Loggins was of the Baptist faith and she retired from Color Spectrum.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Lee Loggins; two sons, Charles L. Loggins and Clayton E. Loggins, and daughter, Katherine Loggins Haston.
Survivors include her daughter, Fannie Lou Reeves; two sons, Rex and Allen Loggins, all of LaFayette; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Lowell M. Cantrell and Harvey Lively officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Friday, July 29, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Charlie Monroe Marsh, 58, Chickamauga
Charlie Monroe Marsh of Chickamauga died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was 58.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Van Marsh Sr., and his son, Cedric Shropshire.
Survivors include his loving family, ex-wife and best friend, Diann Marsh of LaFayette; two daughters, Sabrina (Kenneth Sr.) Hammond of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Christie Shelton of LaFayette; one son, Andre’ Bagley of Chattanooga; mother, Dorothia Mae Marsh; four sisters, Sally Lawrence, Betty (Calvin) Montgomery of Chickamauga, Tracy (Anthony) Henderson of Chattanooga and Myrtle Lockett of Chattanooga; six brothers, Robert (Cathy) Marsh, George (Heather) Marsh, Terry (Angie) Marsh of Chickamauga, Frank (Pam) Marsh, Donnie (Ann) Marsh and Dwight (Langela) Marsh of LaFayette; grandchildren, Kenneth Lamont Hammond Jr., Braylon Jamal Hammond, Bryson Keelan Hammond, Kenneth Deion Shelton, Cashmyn Briana Shelton, Alexis Danielle Shropshire, Cedria Allen Shropshire and Zion Irvin; mother-in-law, Vernell Shropshire; nieces; nephews; cousins; two lifelong friends, Thomas (Amy) Smith and family; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Saturday, July 30, at 12 p. m. at the chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Willie Womble and other ministers officiating. Visitation: Friday, July 29, after 11 a. m. And Saturday, July 30, at the funeral home one hour before the service. Burial: Garmany Cemetery. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
George Richard Taylor, 75, Chattanooga, Tenn.
George Richard “Fossil” Taylor of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He was 75.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was of the Baptist faith. He retired from the Double Cola Company after many years of service and enjoyed fishing. He was also a NASCAR fan and loved playing dominoes and working on watches.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Florence Taylor, and sister, Betty Holland.
Survivors include his first wife, Allie Erwin of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; three sons, Gene Taylor of Whitwell, Tenn., Bobby Taylor of Red Bank, Tenn., and Ricky Taylor of East Ridge, Tenn.; five daughters, Marie Yarbrough and Betty Graham, both of Soddy Daisy, Debbie Brunette of Ooltewah, Tenn., Pam Hicks of Rossville and Kim Taylor of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sisters, Virginia Shadrick of East Ridge and Flossie Jenkins of Rossville; special niece and caregiver, Connie Ricketts of East Ridge; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, after 1 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday, July 29, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Carolyn Ann Arnold Wolf, 50, Flintstone
Carolyn Ann Arnold Wolf of Flintstone died Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She was 50.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Christian faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Geraldine Williams Arnold, and brothers, David and Charles Arnold.
Surivors include her husband of 24 years, John Wolf Sr.; daughter, Jamie Britt (Jason) of Rossville; stepdaughters, Kim Derryberry, Krista Marter and Kanae Gilland; stepson, John Wolf Jr.; sisters, Janice Lucas of Rossville, Frances Jenkins (David) of Rossville and Wanda Henry (Ronnie) of Ft. Oglethorpe; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral: Saturday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at Lookout Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Terry Burns officiating. Visitation: Friday, July 29, after 1 p.m. and prior to leaving for the cemetery on Saturday, July 30. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard St. Alexandria, Va. 22311. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes-J. Avery Bryan Chapel.
Johnny Carl Weiss, 76, Rock Spring
Johnny Carl Weiss of Rock Spring died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at his residence. He was 76.
He had been a resident of north Georgia since 1973, moving here from Kankakee, Ill. He retired from Roper Corp. after 42 years. Mr. Weiss had been a member of Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church for 25 years, where he was a Sunday school teacher, member of the finance committee, trustee and a member of the choir.
He was charming, smart, funny, and had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. He always had a witty comment just waiting to come out. His fiercely competitive side showed during card games with family and friends. John was athletic and loved golf. He attended several of The Masters in Atlanta and played courses across the country.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Peggy Ingram and Mary Jane Higgins.
Survivors include wife, Shirley Weiss; sons, Kim (Brenda) Weiss of Illinois, Jason (Bridget) Weiss of Cartersville, Justin (Stacie) Weiss of Fredericksburg, Va., and Chris (Jennifer) Gallaway of Chickamauga; daughters, Robin Bryant of Illinois, Joanna Weiss of Chattanooga, Tenn., Kayla Gallaway Weiss of Rock Spring; brothers, Mike Weiss and Stanley Weiss, both of Illinois; sisters, Donna Phillips, Darlene Barrix and Shirley Earnest, all of Illinois, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist church with Revs. Janice Keebler and Ben Matherly officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Linda Kay DeWitt, 59, East Ridge, Tenn.
Linda K. DeWitt of East Ridge, Tenn., died Sunday, July 24, 2011, at a local hospital. She was 59.
She was a native of Abilene, Kan., and had lived in the Chattanooga area for the past 27 years. She had worked at Chattem Industries and at H&R Block, loved camping and was a Girl Scout leader for over 10 years. She was also a member of Jones Memorial UMC in East Ridge. Being the wife of a career soldier, she lived in many places, including Germany.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Ronald DeWitt; three children, Caleb DeWitt, Teresa DeWitt and Karen DeWitt; her parents, Donald and Arlene Stacey of East Ridge, Tenn.; brothers, Douglas (Diana) Stacey of Cali., and Dan (Sandra) Stacey of East Ridge, Tenn.; sister, Pam (Ken) Clouse of East Ridge, Tenn.; brother-in-law Raymond (Kathy) DeWitt of Texas, and the loves of her life, her nieces and nephews.
Graveside memorial service: Wednesday, July 27, at 9:30 a.m.with Rev. David Hagen officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: at the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. prior to departing for the cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Jack A. Eubanks, 84, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Jack A. Eubanks of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, July 24, 2011. He was 84.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran and well-known car salesman. He and his previous wife, Bettye Eubanks, owned and operated Car Care Center, Tire Store and Wrecker Service in Red Bank for more than 30 years. Jack was a funny man and always had a joke to tell. He had a heart as big as Texas and would literally give you the shirt off his back. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa (Nick) Tuders and Karla (Denny) Smith, all of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.; two special grandsons and their spouses, Kevin (Tracy) Rice and Erik (Chiesa) Smith, who will sorely miss him; three great-granddaughters, Destiny Rice, Kinzie and Jaylin Smith; one brother, John Eubanks of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Eva Liner of Rossville, and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Private, and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff with Hospice of Chattanooga for their care and concern for Mr. Eubanks. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Don Lamar Jones, 56, LaFayette
Don Lamar Jones of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in a local health care facility. He was 56.
He was preceded in death by his father, T.J. Jones; one sister, Linda Worley, and one brother, Larry Jones.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna (Nathan) Middleton and April (Robert) Broussard; three sons, Lee (Lora) Jones, Matthew (Barbara) Jones and Lamar Jones; two sisters, Diann (Russ) Frost and Lois (Mack) Waters; 11 grandchildren; special newphew, Anthony Jones, and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. in the Hwy 58 chapel of the funeral home. Visitation: Wednesday, July 27, from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m. in the LaFayette Memory Gardens. Special thanks to the Heritage Healthcare of LaFayette and to United Hospice of LaFayette for their care and compassion during this time of need. Arrangements: Turner Funeral Home Inc., Hwy 58 Chapel, Chattanooga.
Edward W. Koehler, 47, Ringgold
Sgt. Edward W. Koehler of Ringgold died Monday, July 18, 2011, while defending our country in Afghanistan. He was 47.
He was a native of Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Ringgold for three years. Sgt. Koehler served in the United States Marine Corps for six years and joined the National Guard where he served for 20 years. He was due to retire in January of 2012. Sgt. Koehler was a truck driver with Crowe Transportation and was a member of Cowboy Church. He was a passionate motorcyclist and a dirt track racing enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Koehler.
Survivors include his loving wife, lifelong friend and life partner, Cheryl Koehler; daughters, Shelbi Koehler of Ringgold and Toby Koehler and Kayla Koehler, both of Pine Grove, Penn.; mother, Ruthie Koehler of Lebanon, Penn.; mother-in-law, Rita Treadwell of Ringgold; sisters, Elaine Dietz of Annville, Pa., and Nicole McCabe of Lebanon, Penn., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 30, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randy Harden officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29, from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Robbin Lynn Horne McCord, 36, Rossville
Robbin Lynn Horne McCord of Rossville died Saturday, July 23, 2011, at her residence. She was 36.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, was a loving mother and attended Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Liam McCord, and father, Bob “Glenn” Horne.
Survivors include her husband, Shannon “Mack” McCord; son, Robert Austin McCord; mother, Donna S. Williams; brothers, David Cooper and Marty (Janean) Coffelt, all of Rossville; brother, Phillip (Debbie) Williams of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 28, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. James Helton officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Wednesday, July 27, from 5–8 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.
Vera Swansbury Smith, 84, East Ridge, Tenn.
Vera Swansbury Smith of East Ridge, Tenn., died Monday, July 25, 2011, and now she is singing in heaven. She was 84.
A native of South Wales, Great Britain, she met her husband in World War II while on scholarship at Cambridge University. She lived most of her life in East Ridge and was an active member of the East Ridge Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and participated in VBS and Cub Scouts.
After her husband’s death in 1986, she went to work at the Senior Neighbors of Chattanooga. She served there for 15 years as an assistant director. She was active in bridge groups, was a member of the British Daughters, having served as president, and was also a member of the War Brides. Her passions in life were her faith and her family, and she had a love for children and the elderly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Smitty” Smith; three sons, Ronnie, Eddie and Steve Smith, and brother, Gordon Swansbury.
Survivors include her daughter and son in law, Vicki and David Hentz of Chickamauga; sister, Elaine Penny; brothers, Keith Swansbury, John Swansbury and Arthur Swansbury; grandchildren, Heather, Jeremy, Jonathan, Joey, Ronnie and Christy, and several nieces and nephews, all of Great Britain.
Graveside funeral services: Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, July 27, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to East Ridge Presbyterian Church or Hope Fellowship Church in Chickamauga or charity of your choice. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Gladys Beatrice Townsend Hawkins, 94, Ringgold
Gladys Beatrice Townsend Hawkins of Ringgold died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She was 94.
She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Hawkins Sr.; daughter, Jean Mangrum, and a granddaughter, Kimberly Boydston.
Survivors include son, Albert E. (Loretta) Hawkins Jr. of Marietta; daughter, Kay (Charles) Stokes of Ringgold; brother, J. C. (Dot) Chastain of LaFayette; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Patrick Cooper officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Kidney Association. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Velma Lee Roberson Loggins, 91, LaFayette
Velma Lee Roberson Loggins of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 26, 2011. She was 91.
She was born to the late Wiley and Nora Fain Roberson Aug. 26, 1919, in Mount Vernon. Mrs. Loggins was of the Baptist faith and she retired from Color Spectrum.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Lee Loggins; two sons, Charles L. Loggins and Clayton E. Loggins, and daughter, Katherine Loggins Haston.
Survivors include her daughter, Fannie Lou Reeves; two sons, Rex and Allen Loggins, all of LaFayette; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Lowell M. Cantrell and Harvey Lively officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Friday, July 29, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Charlie Monroe Marsh, 58, Chickamauga
Charlie Monroe Marsh of Chickamauga died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was 58.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Van Marsh Sr., and his son, Cedric Shropshire.
Survivors include his loving family, ex-wife and best friend, Diann Marsh of LaFayette; two daughters, Sabrina (Kenneth Sr.) Hammond of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Christie Shelton of LaFayette; one son, Andre’ Bagley of Chattanooga; mother, Dorothia Mae Marsh; four sisters, Sally Lawrence, Betty (Calvin) Montgomery of Chickamauga, Tracy (Anthony) Henderson of Chattanooga and Myrtle Lockett of Chattanooga; six brothers, Robert (Cathy) Marsh, George (Heather) Marsh, Terry (Angie) Marsh of Chickamauga, Frank (Pam) Marsh, Donnie (Ann) Marsh and Dwight (Langela) Marsh of LaFayette; grandchildren, Kenneth Lamont Hammond Jr., Braylon Jamal Hammond, Bryson Keelan Hammond, Kenneth Deion Shelton, Cashmyn Briana Shelton, Alexis Danielle Shropshire, Cedria Allen Shropshire and Zion Irvin; mother-in-law, Vernell Shropshire; nieces; nephews; cousins; two lifelong friends, Thomas (Amy) Smith and family; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Saturday, July 30, at 12 p. m. at the chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Willie Womble and other ministers officiating. Visitation: Friday, July 29, after 11 a. m. And Saturday, July 30, at the funeral home one hour before the service. Burial: Garmany Cemetery. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
George Richard Taylor, 75, Chattanooga, Tenn.
George Richard “Fossil” Taylor of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He was 75.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was of the Baptist faith. He retired from the Double Cola Company after many years of service and enjoyed fishing. He was also a NASCAR fan and loved playing dominoes and working on watches.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Florence Taylor, and sister, Betty Holland.
Survivors include his first wife, Allie Erwin of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; three sons, Gene Taylor of Whitwell, Tenn., Bobby Taylor of Red Bank, Tenn., and Ricky Taylor of East Ridge, Tenn.; five daughters, Marie Yarbrough and Betty Graham, both of Soddy Daisy, Debbie Brunette of Ooltewah, Tenn., Pam Hicks of Rossville and Kim Taylor of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sisters, Virginia Shadrick of East Ridge and Flossie Jenkins of Rossville; special niece and caregiver, Connie Ricketts of East Ridge; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, after 1 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday, July 29, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Carolyn Ann Arnold Wolf, 50, Flintstone
Carolyn Ann Arnold Wolf of Flintstone died Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She was 50.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Christian faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Geraldine Williams Arnold, and brothers, David and Charles Arnold.
Surivors include her husband of 24 years, John Wolf Sr.; daughter, Jamie Britt (Jason) of Rossville; stepdaughters, Kim Derryberry, Krista Marter and Kanae Gilland; stepson, John Wolf Jr.; sisters, Janice Lucas of Rossville, Frances Jenkins (David) of Rossville and Wanda Henry (Ronnie) of Ft. Oglethorpe; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral: Saturday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at Lookout Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Terry Burns officiating. Visitation: Friday, July 29, after 1 p.m. and prior to leaving for the cemetery on Saturday, July 30. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard St. Alexandria, Va. 22311. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes-J. Avery Bryan Chapel.
Johnny Carl Weiss, 76, Rock Spring
Johnny Carl Weiss of Rock Spring died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at his residence. He was 76.
He had been a resident of north Georgia since 1973, moving here from Kankakee, Ill. He retired from Roper Corp. after 42 years. Mr. Weiss had been a member of Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church for 25 years, where he was a Sunday school teacher, member of the finance committee, trustee and a member of the choir.
He was charming, smart, funny, and had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. He always had a witty comment just waiting to come out. His fiercely competitive side showed during card games with family and friends. John was athletic and loved golf. He attended several of The Masters in Atlanta and played courses across the country.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Peggy Ingram and Mary Jane Higgins.
Survivors include wife, Shirley Weiss; sons, Kim (Brenda) Weiss of Illinois, Jason (Bridget) Weiss of Cartersville, Justin (Stacie) Weiss of Fredericksburg, Va., and Chris (Jennifer) Gallaway of Chickamauga; daughters, Robin Bryant of Illinois, Joanna Weiss of Chattanooga, Tenn., Kayla Gallaway Weiss of Rock Spring; brothers, Mike Weiss and Stanley Weiss, both of Illinois; sisters, Donna Phillips, Darlene Barrix and Shirley Earnest, all of Illinois, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist church with Revs. Janice Keebler and Ben Matherly officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Blaire Fredrick Barber, 55, Big Canoe
Blaire Fredrick Barber of Big Canoe died Tuesday, July 19, 2011. He was 55.
Blaire was born in Tacoma, Wash., and raised in Lakewood, Wash., and Marietta before residing in North Ridgeville, Ohio, Columbia, Md., Princeton, N.J., and Big Canoe. Blaire graduated from Sprayberry High School in 1975 and attended Georgia State University, Howard Community College and the University of Maryland. He was a much beloved father, son, brother and friend. Blaire loved life and his family, leaving a legacy of good spirit and enthusiasm in his wake.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverlee Barber.
Survivors include his son, Kyle Barber of Albuquerque, N.M.; daughter, Katie Barber of Hiawassee; father, William Barber of Big Canoe; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Bill Allgood of Marietta and Georgia and Mike Anders of Marietta; brother and sister-in-law, Jeffrey and Dawn Barber of Ellicot City, Md.; grandmother, Ruth Haman of Denver, Colo., and many nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a private celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Blaire’s memory to the LifeLink Legacy Fund, 409 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, Fla. 33606 (800.262.5775) or http://www.lifelinkfound.org/legacyfund/. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
William (Buddy) Crowe Sr., 67, LaFayette
William (Buddy) Crowe Sr. of LaFayette died Saturday, July 23, 2011. He was 67.
Buddy was a member of First United Methodist Church of LaFayette.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Fillers Crowe of LaFayette, and son, William C. Crowe Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Memorial service: Monday, July 25, at First United Methodist Church of LaFayette with service conducted by Rev. John Moore and Andy Koss. Visitation: at the church after the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of LaFayette. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Nellie Ruth Duncan, 71, Rossville
Nellie Ruth Duncan of Rossville died Wednesday July 20, 2011. She was 71.
She was born in Dalton to the late A.J. and Dillie Brock, and was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Kilgore, and brother, Buford Brock.
Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, James M. Duncan; sister, Wylene (Winfield) Hensley; brother, Kenneth Brock; sister-in-law, Lottie Brock, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 25, at 12 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. John Underwood officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Saturday, July 23, from 2-9 p.m. and Sunday July 24, from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Billie Suggs Hill, 82, Chickamauga
Billie Suggs Hill of Chickamauga died Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was 82.
She was born to the late Ralph and Lula Suggs on May 11, 1929, in Rossville. Mrs. Hill was a member of South Rossville Baptist Church and a retired x-ray technician with 25 years of service.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, W. Forrest Hill Jr., with whom she resided in Rome for 30 years.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Cathy Suggs of Chickamauga; two nephews and their spouses, Dr. Rob and Kim Suggs of Madison, Ala., and Greg and Esther Suggs of Chickamauga; two great-nieces and two great-nephews.
Private graveside services: Wednesday, July 27, at Lakewood Memory Gardens South in Rossville. There will be no visitation. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
James Greg Yates, 40, Fort Oglethorpe
James Greg Yates of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, July 22, 2011. He was 40.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Katherine Stone of Fort Oglethorpe; brothers, John Calvin Hackney of Rossville, Jason Lee Hackney and Scott Stone; sisters, Tammy Stone and Pam Cannon, all of Ringgold; one niece and two nephews.
Memorial services: Saturday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. at Lakeview First Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Earl Vern Allen, 64, Rossville
Earl Vern Allen of Rossville died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at his home. He was 64.
Vern served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and was an owner/operator truck driver for many years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Mattie Faye Allen of Rossville; mother, Ina Jean Smith of Amarillo, Texas; six stepchildren, Robert Sharp of Ringgold, James Sharp, Donna Cross and Theresa Sharp, all of Rossville, and Tammie Graham and Sheila Powell both of Chickamauga; siblings, Roy Allen and Sue Coffee, both of Amarillo, Texas, Henry Allen of South Carolina and Roxie Allen of Fort Worth, Texas; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Neal Powell officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 27, after 4 pm., and all day Thursday, July 28, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Scott Raymond McBride, 76, Ringgold
Scott Raymond McBride of Ringgold died Monday, July 25, 2011. He was 76.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 26, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside service: Wednesday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Brenda Joyce Quinn, 67, Rossville
Brenda Joyce Quinn of Rossville died Sunday, July 24, 2011. She was 67.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. She served as the past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Dovie Woodall Reynolds.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Stacy Quinn of East Ridge, Tenn., and Jerry and Tina Quinn of Rossville; daughters, Teresa Cameron of Rossville and Sherry Sharp of Flintstone; brothers, Verline Reynolds of Baton Rouge, La., and Jerry Reynolds of Rome; sister, Darlene Ault of Ooltewah; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 27, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Don Ferguson officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Tuesday, July 26, after 2 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday, July 27. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, July 22, 2011
Dorothy Mae Decker Welch, 67, LaFayette
Dorothy “Dot” Mae Decker Welch of LaFayette died Thursday, July 21, 2011. She was 67.
Dot was a member of the Gospel Light Christian Fellowship Church.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Decker; father, Austin Decker; mother, Lillie Mae Decker; sister, Christine Decker Pell, and two brothers, Carl Decker and Charles (Bo) Decker.
Survivors include her daughters, Angie Corbin and Melinda Jewell, both of LaFayette; sons, Steven Welch of Walton, N.Y., Richard Cooper of Rossville and Michael Cooper of LaFayette; brother, Jim Decker of LaFayette; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Sunday, July 24, at 3 p.m. conducted by Revs. Melvin Bridges and Charles Cameron. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Saturday, July 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Brandon Butler, Gary Jewell, Justin Cooper, Mark Young, Jonathan Pell and James Wallin. Honorary pallbearers: Gerald Gravett and Bill Corbin. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Thursday, July 21, 2011
Retired U.S. Navy Commander Dale Allen Westbrook of Rossville died on Monday, July 18, 2011 at his residence. He was 74.
He was a 1954 graduate of Rossville High School and a 1993 inductee into its Sports Hall of Fame. Graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, he served in the Naval Aviation Community until his retirement in 1978. He was of the Protestant faith and a member of McFarland Memorial United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gisela Klara Reichstein, and his parents, Darrel Edwin and Alice Clarkson Westbrook.
Survivors include his brother, Retired U.S. Navy Captain Darrel E. Westbrook Jr. (Jean); several nieces, nephews, great niece, great nephews, cousins, and special aunt, Mildred Beagle Clarkson.
Funeral sevices: Friday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Hoyt Jenkins of Jasper officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors following service. Visitaion: Thursday, July 21, from 5-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville. Honorary pallbearers will be the Rossville High School Class of 1954 in attendance. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Online guestbook is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Phil Adkins, 55, Rossville
Phil Adkins of Rossville died on Wednesday, July 2011 at a local hospital after a brave battle with cancer. He was 55.
Although Phil lived with lifelong disabilities, he “carried a full cup” with love, patience and humilty, always caring for others and always with a smile.
He was born on April 24, 1956, graduated from Red Bank High School, and received his associate’s degree in business from Chattanooga State. He was an active, lifelong member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga where he was a member of the Friendship Sunday school class and the missions committee, and participated in the South Wind Play House. Phil also served as an usher and deacon for the church. He loved his church and church family supremely. His passion in life was caring for his family and friends.
Survivors include his parents, Dr. Thomas and Claudine Adkins of Rossville; two brothers, Tom (Myra) Adkins of Hixon, Tenn., and Steve (Marcia) Adkins of Fort Payne, Ala.; nephew, Tommy (Kim) Adkins of New Orleans, La.; nieces, Mary Adkins of Chattanooga, Tenn., Christy (Chris) Daniel of Hixson, Tenn., and Jennifer Adkins of Florence, Ala., and many other loving family members.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Parkridge Hospital for their love and care during this time.
Funeral services: Friday, July 22, at 1 p.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga with Gary Carver officiating. Visitation: Thursday, July 21, from 6-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville, and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the church. Burial: following service, in Chattanooga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga-Roof Fund at 1505 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tenn. Online guestbook is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
John T. Parker Jr., 75, LaFayette
John T. Parker Jr. of LaFayette died Monday July 18, 2011. He was 75.
He was a deacon of Naomi Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Parker; daughters, Nancy Carroll and Teresa Stroh, all of LaFayette; son, David Parker-Blackburn, of Jacksonville, Fla., four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Naomi Baptist Church Thursday, July 21, at 11 a.m. with services conducted by Rev. Garland Hullender. Visitation: Wednesday, July 20, from 5-9 p.m. Burial: Old Antioch Cemetery. Pallbearers: nephews. Honorary pallbearers: deacons of Naomi Baptist Church. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ricky Hulene Shrader, 56, Rossville
Ricky Hulene Shrader of Rossville, died Monday, July 18, 2011. He was 56. He had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. He was a Marine Corp. veteran, having served during the Vietnam War, was an avid NASCAR fan and loved Alabama football. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Arvil Shrader; brother, Eddie Shrader; grandparents, Margie and Dewey Scott, and brother-in-law, Wayne Gore.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 28 years, Robin Shrader; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hugh and Florence Hester, all of Rossville; children, Laura Shrader of Flintstone, Ricky B. Shrader and Tiffany Shrader both of Rossville; brother, Terry Shrader of Fort Payne, Ala.; sister, Libby Blancett of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; three sisters-in-law, Donna (David) Britton, Beverly West and Andrea Gore all of Rossville; uncle and aunt, Walter and Helen Camp of Alabama, and several special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel. Burial: following service, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will begin receiving friends after 3 p.m. Wednesday and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mildred Faye Powell Hegwood, 91, LaFayette
Mildred Faye Powell Hegwood of LaFayette died approximately 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2011. She was 91.
She was born to the late William and Littie Stoker Powell on June 8, 1920. She was the wife of the late Louie Hegwood and stepmother of Barbara, Marvin, Larry and Gregg Hegwood. She was the sister of Effie Lee Fowler and Everett (Bill) Powell. She was a charter member of Foster Mill Baptist Church and attended as often as she was able. She loved her church and friends and will be missed.
Survivors include her three stepchildren, Geneva Crane, Rose Dukes and Luther “Sonny” Hegwood; cousins, Donald Burgess Jr., and Carolyn Burgess, all of LaFayette and special caregiver Katelynn Hegwood.
Funeral services: Foster Mill Baptist Church, Friday, July 22, at 4 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Ronnie Pettyjohn. Visitaiton: Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 6-9 p.m. Burial: private, in LaFayette Cemetery. Pallbearers: Dylan Phale, Huuston Dover, Fred Travillian, Hoyt Owens and Arnold Owens. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Hutcheson Hospice, 100 Mitchell Rd, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Cecile Kathleen Gilbreath Waters, 87, Atlanta
Cecile Kathleen Gilbreath Waters of Atlanta, formerly of LaFayette, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011.
She graduated from LaFayette High School and later retired from the Walker County Clerk of Court’s office. She was a member of Chattooga Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years.
She was born in Walker County to the late Samuel Price Gilbreath and Emma Ruth (Rogers) Garmany, and was also preceded in death by her husband, C.W. “Dub” Waters, and sister, Frances Irene Gilbreath.
Survivors include her daughter, Claudia Ann Harris of Atlanta; grandson, Major Chuck Bowen of Wichita, Kan.; granddaughter, Ann Claudette Waters and her husband Drew Homa, and dear friend, Gerald Stacy, all of Atlanta.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at Chattooga Baptist Church. Burial: following service in Chattooga Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: from 1 p.m. until service time at the church Saturday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to National Diabetic Association 515 N.E. 12th Ave. Pompano Beach, Fla., 33060. Arrangements are by the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes-LaFayette, Georgia.
JoNell Malone, 89, Rock Spring
JoNell B. Malone of Rock Spring, died on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 6:45 in her home with her family. She was 89.
She was born August 25, 1921, in Campbell, Texas, to the late Coe James Barnett and Bessie Mae Robertson Barnett. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church in Noble, having trusted Christ as her Lord and Savior during a Vacation Bible School at the age of 10.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Smith Malone; daughter, Sharon Malone Whiddon, and her brother and sister-in-law Hal and Juanita Barnett.
Survivors are her brother, William B. Barnett and wife Kathleen; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Nancy Malone; son-in-law, Roy Whiddon; seven granddaughters; 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 21, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Larry Malone and Carl Most officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, July 20, from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday, July 21, from 10-11 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway. Burial: will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Noble.
An online guestbook is available at www.heritagefh.com
David Parham, Albuquerque, N. M.
David Anderson Parham of Albuquerque, N. M., died Sunday, July 17, 2011.
He was a native of Chattanooga Valley and had lived in New Mexico for the past several years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., serving during World War II. He was retired from Montgomery Ward after many years of service and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Breneman Parham, on August 24, 2006.
He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Fannie Mae Parham Williams and Frances Parham Roper, and brothers, Forrest, Arthur, Paul, Charles, Ernest, Edward and James Parham.
Survivors include his loving sister, Helen Parham Bowyer of Chattanooga, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Lambert officiating. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Red Bank United Methodist Church 3800 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37415
Edwin Lebron Simmons, 48, Ringgold
Edwin Lebron Simmons of Ringgold died Thursday, July 19, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 48.
He was employed as minister of administration at Peavine Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon. He had worked for Industrial Rubber and Safety/Samson Industrial in Chattanooga and White Cap Construction and Supply Company in Atlanta. He was a great cook and enjoyed sports photography, having taken photos of University of Georgia football for several years. He was an avid runner and completed several marathons He also enjoyed time with family, especially his girls.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Simmons; maternal grandparents, Gladston and Marie Manning, and mother and father-in-law, Margaret and Larry Stanfield.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Simmons; daughters, Lauren Taylor Simmons and Morgan Alanah Simmons; parents, Malvin Gene and Rose Simmons; paternal grandmother, Mabel Simmons; best friend, Gene Lowery; several nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and extended family.
Funeral services: Saturday July 23, at 2 p.m. at Peavine Baptist Church with Steve Anthony and Rev. Steve Stanfield officiating. Visitation: from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway, and one hour before service at the church. Burial: Peavine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Peavine Baptist Church Epic Center, 1089 Peavine Road, Rock Spring, Ga. 30739. An online guestbook is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
William “Bill” Winkler, 79, Ringgold
William “Bill” Winkler of Ringgold died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He was 79.
He was born in Bradley County, Tenn., to the late A.L. and Carrie Winkler; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later joined the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Battlefield Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Martin, Ernest, Lee and Wayne Winkler.
Survivors inlcude his loving wife of 51 years, Fran Winkler of Ringgold; children, Ann (Randy) Helms of Rock Springs, Ron (Becky) Winkler of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., and Rick (Terry) Winkler of LaFayette; sister, Mona Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Cassie, Courtney, Kreis and Adam; great-grandchildren, Mick-Ale, Alexis, Ali and Marshal, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 23, at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Crane officiating. Visitation: Friday, July 22, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Monday, July 25, at Chattanooga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Posted Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Manton Eugene Brown, 62, Ringgold
Manton Eugene Brown of Ringgold died Saturday, July 16, 2011, at his residence. He was 62.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he was an employee of Yates Bleachery, was a graduate of Ringgold High School in 1968, attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega and was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Webb Brown; parents, John E. and Estelle Brown; stepmother, Clara Rhodes Brown, and stepbrother, Larry Rhodes.
Survivors include his son, Jeffrey Brown of Ringgold; sisters, Johnnie Mitchell of Trion and Martha Rhodes of Dalton; stepsisters, Wanda McAllister of Ringgold and Tina Potter of Chattanooga, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services: Tuesday, July 19, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Self officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, July 19, from noon until service time at the church. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
George Thomas Barrott, 75, East Brainerd, Tenn.
George Thomas “Tom” Barrott of East Brainerd, Tenn., died Saturday, July 16, 2011, at his residence. He was 75.
He was a retired salesman from Dunn & Bradstreet.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Barrott.
Private graveside services: Lake Hills Memorial Gardens, Trenton. There will be no visitiation at the funeral home. Please make contributions to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Juanita Cordell, 91, East Ridge, Tenn.
Juanita Cordell of East Ridge, Tenn., died Friday, July 15, 2011, at her home. She was 91.
She was a native of Shiloh, Ala., and a member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Cordell was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
“If you don’t believe in angels, then you haven’t met my mother.”
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Cordell; son, Larry Cordell; grandchildren, Darlene and Nancy Louise Guinn; daughter-in-law, Susie Cordell, and brother, Eugene Loach.
Survivors include her children, Joy (Gale) Muir of Ringgold, Tommy Cordell of Ringgold and Jim (April) Cordell of East Ridge, Tenn.; sister, Rita Shiflette of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; grandchildren, Angie (Barry) Carter, Jason Cordell, Crystle (Lance) Elam, Jaime (Micah) Breedlove and Hunter Cordell; eight great-grandchldren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 18, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. David Sampson officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Sunday, July 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Shirley Louise Pierce, 72, Fort Oglethorpe
Shirley Louise Pierce of Ft. Oglethorpe died Thursday, July 14, 2011, at a local hospital. She was 72.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia area.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, James R. Pierce, Sr.; two sons and two grandsons.
Funeral services: Tuesday, July 19, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, July 19, from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour 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.
Christopher John Reinhart, 45, Rossville
Christopher John “Ty Shu” Reinhart of Rossville died Saturday, July 16, 2011. He was 45.
He was born in Rock Island, Ill., to the late James and Jean Reinhart and was of the Christian faith. He had lived in Illinois and Iowa for most of his life before moving to the north Georgia area in 1993. He was the owner and operator of Reinhart Contracting Services for more than 10 years and was also a founding member of the Outsiders Brotherhood Motorcycle Club. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and an honorable brother to all those in the biker community. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Wende Reinhart of Rossville; three sons, Brandon Reinhart of Fort Oglethorpe, James Travillian of Ringgold and Joshua Travillian of Rossville; three daughters, Megan Stopoulos of Iowa, Justina Travillian of Rossville and Madison Reinhart of Chickamauga; brother, Daniel Reinhart of Indiana; three sisters, Susan Chappell of Illinois and Nancy Rackley and Patricia Reinhart, both of Hixson, Tenn.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
Funeral services: Wednesday, July 20, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Bro. Don Rackley officiating. Burial: Lakewood East Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, July 18, after 4 p.m., all day Tuesday, July 19, and prior to the service on Wednesday, July 20, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Henry Milton Smith, 71, Rock Spring
Henry Milton Smith of Rock Spring died Friday July 15, 2011, at a local hospital. He was 71.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he was an employee of Applied Thermal Coating for over 40 years and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilford Clay and Pheoba Rosetta Whitt Smith; sister, Geneva O’Brien, and grandson, Travis Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Caradine Smith of Rock Spring; six children, Milton Smith (Lisa) of East Ridge, Tenn., Rosetta Cordell (Jack Smith) of Ringgold, Loretta Dickerson (Greg) of Flintstone, Thomas Smith (Shea) of Trion, Warren Smith (Sharon) of Jasper and Victoria Aylett of Rossville; stepson, Christopher Caradine (Meredith) of Chickamauga; three sisters, Chris Sosebee of Chickamauga, Charlotte Asher of Ft. Oglethorpe and Maelene Pritchett of Chattanooga, Tenn.; three brothers, Donald Smith of Myrtle Point, Ore., Newton Smith of Ft. Oglethorpe and Norton Smith of Atlanta; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Monday, July 18, at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, July 17, from 3-9 p.m. and Monday, July 18 until 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Jerry “Big” Wallin, 68, LaFayette
Jerry “Big” Wallin of LaFayette died Friday, July 15, 2011. He was 68.
Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Brown and Trena Wallin, both of LaFayette; sons, Jerry Lee Wallin, Gary Wayne Wallin, Jeffrey Wallin and Kevin Wallin, all of Trion; four sisters; two brothers; 15 grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Monday, July 18, at 2 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. David Raburn. Burial: Naomi Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, July 17, from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Pearl Ellen Meeks Burnett, East Ridge, Tenn.
Pearl Ellen Meeks Burnett of East Ridge, Tenn., died Sunday, July 17, 2011.
She was born Sept. 25, 1912, in Pelham, Grundy County, Tenn., and had made her home in East Ridge for the past seven years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend.
She loved her Sunday school class and her church, Westside Baptist in Rossville.
She was a cultivator of the earth, toiling daily to plant and tend her gardens, which gave her most comfort and pleasure. We will all miss her, but knowing that she is where she wants to be makes us happy and that she is at peace.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, Thomas Newton Meeks and Myrtle Jimmie Burroughs; husband, David Morgan Burnett; brothers, Louis, Stanley, Paul David and Earl Meeks; and sisters, Ruth Meeks Baugh and Nellie Scruggs Simmons; son-in-law, Rev. George Johnson, and grand son-in- law, Jeffrey Lee Schweitzer.
Survivors include her loving and devoted daughters, Elsie (Jim) Fults of Niceville, Fla., Dorothy Johnson of Whitesburg, Tenn., Shirley (David) Gasaway of Chickamauga, Wanda (Jack) Bible of Winston and Anna (Bob) Breneman of Woodstock; sons, Jim (Faye) Scissom of Port Richey, Fla., Tom ( Martha) Scissom of Blairsville and John (Linda) Burnett of Flintstone; 24 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren and one great great grandson.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and love to caregivers for the selfless generosity and untiring labor of love demonstrated to Pearl and the family at Southern Heritage Assisted Living in East Ridge, and also to Amedisys Hospice Services. For every person that took the time with her and made her day a little brighter we will forever be grateful. We will never forget you.
Funeral services: Wednesday, July 20, at 11 a.m. with Revs. Gary Moore, Chuck Patrick and Jim Scissom, and Ryan Breneman and Jerry Smith officiating. Visitation: from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: grandsons. Burial: Wednesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. (CST) at Coalmont Cemetery, Coalmont, Tenn. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the Gideon Bibles in memory of Mrs. Pearl Burnett. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Newell Earl Cleghorn, 87, Hixson, Tenn.
Newell Earl Cleghorn, 87, of Hixson, Tenn., died Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was 87.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia and Chattanooga area, Newell was born to the late Martha Hall Cleghorn and Earl Hewitt Cleghorn, in Mill Creek, in Whitfield County. Newell was a professed born-again Christian. He was retired from the Dupont Company in1983 with 33 years of service.
Newell was a World War II veteran and had a variety of experiences while in the service. He served in both the 94th and 1st Infantry Divisions in Europe. He remembered pleasant experiences including being a part of a parade for Patton in Czechoslovakia at the end of the war. He learned to ski in the German Alps and rode military trained horses on snow covered mountain trails. Newell also spent time in Nuremburg, Germany, where he attended the war crimes trials. He was furloughed in Switzerland, on the French Riviera and toured around Monaco.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Georgia Ann Bryant Cleghorn; sister, Mary Lillian Allen, and two brothers, Troy and Henry Cleghorn.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas “Nick” B. and Gayle McBryar Cleghorn of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Christy Nicole Cleghorn Huie and Cherish Anne Cleghorn Hamill; great-granddaughter, Adelaid Elizabeth Hamill; great-grandson, William Stratton Huie; two sisters, Annie Mae Sanders of Chattanooga and Marie Lasley of Hixson; brother, Elbert Cleghorn of Villanow, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Wednesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Burt Jones officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, July 20, from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis, Ringgold.
Timothy L. Clark, Ringgold
Rev. Timothy L. Clark died Monday, July 11, 2011, after an extended illness.
He was born in Walker County and was the son of Amos Abson Clark and Bonnie Louise Marks Clark. He was a Baptist minister and a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church and the Houston Baptist Association. He pastored several churches which included Welcome Hill Baptist in Ringgold, Lakeshore and Hawpond Baptist in Cordele, Calvary in Dawson, Dooling Baptist in Dooling and Mars Hill in Vienna. In the early and mid 90’s, Rev. Clark preached numerous revivals and jubilees throughout Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. In 1996, he graduated from Covington Theological Sermiary with an associate’s degree in sacred literature. In the late 90’s, he had a radio and nursing home ministry known as “Hammer Ministries.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos Abson Clark and Bonnie Clark Wooden, and brother, Gary Clark.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Ann Culpepper Clark, daughter, Alicia Michelle James of Cordele; three grandchildren, Megan Taylor, Cody Taylor and Frederick Taylor, all of Cordele; great-grandson, Hayden Taylor of Calhoun; two brothers, Jim Clark and Johnny Clark, both of LaFayette; four sisters, Mary Colbert, Martha Hare, Pat Spears and her husband, Maurice, and Theresa Lida Kitchens, all of LaFayette; sister-in-law and her husband, Fredrica and Randy Darsey of Cordele; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Tommy and Carol Culpepper of Cleveland, Tenn., and Rick and Elaine Culpepper of Vienna, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Wednesday, July 13, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with Dr. Ken Conner officiating. Special music, which included “When they Ring those Golden Bells” and “Victory in Jesus,” was played by Kathy Hall, pianist. Terry and Brenda Wadford and Joyce Calhoun sang “I’ll Fly Away.” The service was closed with “Hallalujah Square” by Mrs. Calhoun. Pallbearers: Allen Hutchens, Tony Fisher, Wade Gilbert, Milt Collins, Tim Clark and Tim Roark. Honorary pallbearers: the staff and residents of Cordelia Manor and the staff of Crisp Regional Hospice. Burial: Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Martin Douglas King, 56, East Ridge, Tenn.
Martin Douglas King of East Ridge died Friday, July 15, 2011, at his residence. He was 56.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace King Jr. and Devora Pearl Martin King.
Survivors include his daughter, Alexandra Lancaster-King; five sisters, Kay King-Windom, Billie K. Hegwood, Teresita McPherson, Mary King and Denise King White, and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial gathering at Coolidge Park Carousel, Wednesday, July 20, at 6 p.m. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Lois Jewell Payton, Rock Spring
Lois Jewell Payton of Rock Spring died Sunday, July 17, 2011, at her home.
She was born in Crossville, Tenn., to the late Joe and Laura West, and was also preceeded in death by her siblings, John L., Bill, Ernest West and Louise White.
Lois was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church in Rock Spring.
Survivors include her loving spouse of 38 years, Glenn Payton Jr. of Rock Spring; daughter, Cathey (Eddie) Harris of LaFayette; sisters, Edna Richardson of LaFayette and Florace Ramey of Rock Spring; grandchildren, Nathan Abbott, Brent, Trent and Paden Harris; great-grandchildren, Amber and Amanda Abbott, Wade and Jarred Harris and Minnie White, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Tuesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Bros. Chris Hulsey and Jim Powell officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, July 18, from 6-9 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday, July 19, at the funeral home. Arrangements: LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.
Brenda Lee Turner, 47, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Brenda Lee Turner, formerly of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at her home in Spencer, Tenn.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Red Bank.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Fostine Guffey, and brother, Edward Lee Moore.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Dale Robert Turner of Spencer, Tenn.; daughter, Virginia Cross (Michael) of Rossville; son, Bobby Turner of Rossville; brother, Billy (Lawanda) Moore of Trenton; grandchildren, Brandon, Hannah H., Little James, Branden, Brianna, Courtney, Hannah C., and Little Michael.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Gladen Cole officiating. Visitation: Friday, July 15, 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.
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