Glynn Michael Harris, 57, Ringgold

Glynn Michael Harris of Ringgold died Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He was 57.

He had lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Christian faith. He was previously employed with Victory Signs and enjoyed playing the guitar. He was also a cave rescue expert, loved animals and was very mechanically inclined. He was a loving and devoted father who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Harris.

Survivors include his father, Glynn Harris and step-mother, Ruth H. Harris of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter, Jade Harris of Spring Hill, Fla.; dear friend and mother of his child, Felicia Maney; brother and sister-in-law, Patrick C. And Suzanne Harris of Ringgold; and his two companions, Zeet and Emma.

Funeral services will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Deborah Jean Blevins, 57, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Deborah Jean Blevins of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at her residence. She was 57.

She was born and spent many years in Ypsilanti, Mich., before moving to Chattanooga. She attended Hillcrest Baptist Church and had worked for Armando’s on Main Street and Arcade Printing. She had a passion for her dogs, gardening and being with her friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lenora Elendor Blevins; her brother, Thomas Harold Blevins, Jr.; and sister, Catherine Renee Blevins-Gaddis.

Survivors include her son, Dustin Gabriel Ellis; grandsons, Peyton and D.J.; father, Thomas Harold Blevins; sisters, Brenda Blevins and Becky Carter; brother, Bobby Blevins; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Tuesday, July 31, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Tuesday, July 31, from noon until the service hour at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Mary Gray Rockholt, 87, Fort Oglethorpe

Mary Gray Rockholt of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, July 27, 2012. She was 87.

She had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of her life and was a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church. She was very active with her Sunday school class and served as the treasurer for many years and was previously employed with Loveman’s for more than 30 years. She was also a member of the Red Hatters Club and was a loving and devoted mother, wife and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Louise Bryant; first husband, Charles Gray; second husband, Walter Rockholt, and brothers, Hobert Johnson, Homer Johnson, Jim McClure, Bill Bryant and John Bryant.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Charles McRae of LaFayette; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Elsie Bryant of Kentucky; two granddaughters, Crystal and Joey Hale and Tara McRae; three great-grandchildren, Destiny McRae, Emma Melton and Alyssa Melton; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services Monday, July 30, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, July 29, after 4 p.m., and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Robert Lamar McGill, 80, Menlo

Mr. Robert Lamar McGill of Menlo died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. He was 80.

He was born June 18, 1932, in Wildwood, the son of the late Robert McGill and Janie Moore McGill. He was retired from Combustion Engineers. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Roger Byrd McGill.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Amos McGill; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Billy Sumrall; son, Robert L. McGill, III; sister, Geneva Busby; grandchildren, Harley Sumrall, Jordan Sumrall, and Megan Walker.

Funeral services: Saturday, July 28, at 3 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, July 27. from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be nephews.

An online guestbook is available at: masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home.

Linda Gail Bearden, 59

Ms. Linda Gail Bearden died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Hospice of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn. She was 59.

She was born February 2, 1953, in Fort Oglethorpe, daughter of the late Beulah Gravitt and Noah Cureton.

Survivors include her sons, Teddy Dewayne Gilreath, Gregory Michael Carter, and Mitchell Aaron Carter; brothers, Amos Cureton and Noah Cureton; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services: Monday, July 30, at noon at Rock Spring Cemetery with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T. J. Gilreath, Chad Hewitt, David Turnipseed, Tracy Skates, Josh Skates, and James Parker.

An online guestbook is available at: masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home.

David Luther Davenport, 52, Fort Oglethorpe

David Luther Davenport of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, July 27, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 52.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, north Georgia area and of the Baptist faith. He co-owned/operated T.H.E. Road Service with wife, Daisy, for 25 years. For the last seven years he worked for the city of Fort Oglethorpe. He enjoyed fishing, playing banjo, bluegrass music, family, racing, and shooting at the range in his free time.

He was preceded in death by parents Katherine Jewell Davenport and Donald Davenport.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Daisy Davenport; sons, Wes Howard and Beth Lyles of Fort Oglethorpe, Michael Howard of Rossville; daughter, Angela and Ricky McDaniel, of Fort Oglethorpe; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Tuesday, July 31, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Brannon officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, July 29, from 2-8 p.m. and Monday, July 30, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Lewis Milton Bolt, 87, Chickamauga

Lewis Milton Bolt of Chickamauga died Friday, July 27, 2012. He was 87.

He was born in Chickamauga to the late William and Arizona Bolt. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from Combustion after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Bolt and nine siblings.

Survivors include his children, David (Jodi) Bolt of Chickamauga, Linda Feigl of Rossville; siblings, Frank Bolt of Sun City, Ariz., Ruth Hubbs of East Ridge, Doris Spruill of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Feigl, Julie Squires; great-granddaughters, Ellie, Ava, and Mia; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Tuesday, July 31, at 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 30, from 5-8 p.m.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes-Chickamauga.

Anna Mae Farrow Stewart, 61, Signal Mountain

Anna Mae Farrow Stewart of Signal Mountain died Saturday, July 28, 2012. She was 61.

She had lived in the Ringgold area for most of her life but was a current resident of the Signal Mountain area and was of the Baptist faith. She was surrounded by her loved ones and exited this Earth on her own terms, albeit much too soon. Her life was spent bringing three beautiful children into this world, educating children at the local middle school and eventually running her own business with her two surviving children. She loved to travel and was blessed to spend time doing so with one or both of her children. Her legacy will continue on as one of love, faith and perseverance. Those who knew her will know that of her and move those vaules forward in their own lives. She was a loving and devoted mother who will be forever missed and never forgotten by all that knew her.

She has left this world to be reunited with her parents, Willard and Audrene Farrow; daughter, Michelle Stewart; grandparents, Beulah and Wallace Vandiver, Sr.; and her irreplaceable pup, Sunshine.

Survivors include her two children, Michael Stewart and Anna Nichole Stewart, both of Signal Mountain, Tenn.

Graveside services: Thursday, August 2, at 11 a.m., in the Anderson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Danny Henson officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Myrtle Elaine Ferguson Whittemore, 81, Ringgold

Myrtle Elaine Ferguson Whittemore of Ringgold died Sunday July 29, 2012. She was 81.

A native of Young Harris, Myrtle has lived in the Ringgold area for most of her life. She was a former employee of Shaw Industries where she worked for over 20 years and was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Felton Whittemore; parents, Allen and Lena Shook Ferguson; son, Danny Ray Whittemore; sister, Clara Bell Ferguson; and three brothers, Dwight, Ralph and O.D. Ferguson.

Survivors include four children, Linda K. Green, Rosa Lee Bishop, Stanley (Anita) Whittemore, and Ronnie Whittemore, all of Ringgold; daughter-in-law, Mary Whittemore of Ringgold; two sisters, Mae Studdard of Chickamauga, and Marie McCray of Hayesville, N.C.; twelve grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, August 2, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Matthew Amos officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, August 1, from 5-9 p.m., and Thursday until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Russell Walter Higdon, 76, Rossville

Russell Walter Higdon of Rossville died Sunday, July 29, 2012. He was 76.

He was born on Lookout Mountain and has been a lifelong resident of northwest Georgia. He worked at Tarver’s Exxon Station for over twenty-five years as a mechanic. He was a member of Lookout Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell W. Higdon, Sr.; sister, Judy Curtis; brothers, Marvin and Stanley Higdon.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years, Lexie Castle Higdon of Rossville; mother, Lillian Idell McDonald Higdon of LaFayette; daughters, Nancy Ann Roberts of Ringgold, and Rosalie Higdon of Rossville; son, Joseph Higdon of Lookout Mountain; grandchildren, Katie Barnes, Holly Dowis; great-grandchildren, Briar Barnes, Jacob Dowis; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: July 31, at 2 p.m., at Mount Olive Cemetery on Lookout Mountain with Rev. Johnny Powell officiating.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – Chickamauga Chapel.

Ruby Lanier Richardson, 92, LaFayette

Mrs. Ruby Lanier Richardson of LaFayette died Saturday July 27, 2012, at her home. She was 92.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Mathew and Elizabeth Mitchell Lanier; her husbands, Willard F. Thompson and Thomas Arnold Richardson.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Willene and Mike Gladu, of Anchorage, Alaska; sons, Larry Thompson, of Summerville, and Randy Thompson, of Blue Ridge; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service Sunday, July 29, at 2 p.m., with service conducted by Revs. Dewey Blalock and Ricky Studdard. Burial: LaFayette Memory Garden. Visitation: Saturday, July 28, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Charles M.Snyder, 58, LaFayette

Charles M. Snyder of LaFayette died Saturday, July 21, 2012. He was 58.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dimple Snyder; brother, Millford Snyder.

Survivors include his wife, Annette T. Snyder; daughters, Kala Ignacio of Ft. Payne, Ala., Judy Blackwell of Flintstone, Jody Green of LaFayette; sons, Anthony Snyder of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., Damon Snyder of Stevenson, Ala.; sisters, Mahalia Williams, Pearl Ingram, Martha Tharp, all of LaFayette, Jean Frazier of Rossville; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: will be held at a later date. No visitation.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Johnine Flo Young Byrd, Ringgold

Johnine Flo Young Byrd of Ringgold died on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Erlanger Hospital. She was surrounded by her family as she departed this earthly life for her eternal home in heaven.

Johnine, or simply Mommaw as she was called by many, lived an abundant life of 82 years and loved serving others She graduated as the valedictorian of the Class of 1947 from Ringgold High School and Edmondson Business College. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lydia Sunday school class, and WMU. She was a church secretary for 25 years while they lived in different states when Donald served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Since their retirement she has enjoyed being involved with Habitat for Humanity and the Fashion Shows, Constructors for Christ, Ringgold Chapter #245 Order of Eastern Star, and volunteering in the office at Ringgold First Baptist Church.

She was the youngest daughter of John and Charity Young. She was preceded in death by brothers, Edgar, Summerfield, Ernest, Roy, James and Harold; and sisters, Viola, Louise Young and Alice Huskey; and son, Donald, Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Byrd (she and he just celebrated 60 years of marriage on July 1, 2012); daughter, Kathi (Robert) Nease; grandson, Heath Williams; granddaughter, Kristin (Randy) Overton; great-granddaughter, Natalie Overton; step-granddaughter, Erin Nease; step-great-grandsons, Matthew and Daniel Overton; sister-in-law, Frances Young; many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Sunday, July 29, at 3 p.m., at Ringgold First Baptist Church. Burial: Lakewood Memorial Garden- South. Visitation: Sunday, July 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, she would be honored to know that you would chose to bless her favorite organizations: Christ Chapel in Ringgold, Constructors for Christ, and Chattanooga Community Kitchen.

Arrangements: Ringgold Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes-Ringgold.

Ray Collier, 81, LaFayette

Ray Collier of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He was 81.

Survivors include his granddaughter, Nikki Bourget; grandsons, Micah Vinyard and Chris Henderson.

Funeral service: Thursday, July 26, at noon at the funeral home. Service conducted by Brother Wilton Grimes. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Garland Ray Sexton, 76, Rossville

Garland Ray Sexton of Rossville died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his residence. He was 76.

He was a native of Sevier County, Tenn., and a graduate of Harrison-Chilhowee Academy. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifetime member of the American Legion in Fort Oglethorpe. He was the owner of Ray Sexton Trucking of Rossville and he took pride in preparing the ground for many local businesses and public areas. He was an avid fan of UT Football.

He was preceded in death by his daughters, Vicki Gifford and Michelle Murr; parents, Ben and Vena Sexton; brother, Hubert Sexton; and sister, Barbara Lee.

Survivors include his wife, Julia Faye Sexton; daughters, Tracy (Chris) Llewellyn of Rossville, and Tammy (Harvey) Wright of Corryton, Tenn.; sisters, Jerrye McKoane of Alpharetta, Brenda (Ted) Milligan of Maryville, Tenn., Carolyn Sexton of Seymour, Tenn., and Eileen Sparks of Alpharetta; brother, Bearl (Joyce) Sexton of Ringgold; grandchildren, Ashley (Jeremy) Swift, Cody (Alisha) Murr, Brody Murr, Jeremiah (Ashley) Wright, Lacey Gifford, Kaden and Katey Llewellyn; five great-grandchildren, Selena Murr, Bryson Murr, Brayden Bynum, Braxton Swift, and Mason Bynum; sisters-in-law, Jane Young, Ann Tyson, Mary McPherson, and Janice (Stanley) Wright; brother-in-law, Larry Blevins; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services: Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Chris Hulsey, Clarence Boyle, and Kaden Llewellyn officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with military honors. Visitation: Wednesday, July 25, from 2-8 p.m. at funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Jewel Preston, 75, Summerville

Jewel “Judy” Preston of Summerville died Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She was 75.

She had lived most of her life in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area where she retired from Roper in 2002 with 10 years of service. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Lynn Preston; parents, John and Mary Armstrong; and brother, Richard Armstrong.

Survivors include her son, Mickey Preston; two brothers, Jack Armstrong and James M. Armstrong; sister, Linda Rickett; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Saturday, July 28, at noon in the Lakewood South Memory Gardens with Pastor Yvonne Trammell officiating.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Barbara Christian Potts Cobble, 77, Ringgold

Barbara Christian Potts Cobble of Ringgold died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her residence. She was 77.

She was the daughter of the late Roy and Clara Christian. She was a member of Rock Spring United Methodist Church. She was member of the Good Sam’s Club, an avid Braves fan, very competitive in life, loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, J. Robert Potts and James (Jake) Cobble; siblings, R.W. Christian, Jr., Ross Christian, Lamar Christian, Don Christian, Earl Christian, Franklin Christian and Freida Buchanan.

Survivors include her children, Deborah (Jerry) Moore, of Ringgold, Renee (Kelly) Hill, of Ringgold, Randy (Cynthia) Potts, of Dalton, and Rodney (Shelly) Potts, of Jasper, Tenn.; grandchildren, Josh Moore, Jessica Potts, Abby Hill, Justin Potts, Brandon Potts, Noah Hill and Brett Potts; great-grandson, Mason Dougherty; siblings, Evie Steinmann, Connie Bird, Herbert Christian, Mae Vielhauer, John Christian, Helen Stephenson and Harold Christian.

Funeral service: Friday, July 27, at 11 a.m. at Rock Spring United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Peele officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, July 26, from 4-8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Jerry Moore, Kelly Hill, Josh Moore, Brandon Potts, Noah Hill, Brett Potts and Justin Potts.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Rock Spring United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 117, Rock Spring, GA 30739.

The family would like to give special thanks to Annette Carnes, for her loving care that she gave Barbara.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Charlotte Vann Hollis, 75, Rossville

Charlotte Vann Hollis of Rossville died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her residence. She was 75.

She was a lifelong resident of Rossville and 1955 graduate of Rossville High School. She was affectionately known as Pickle. Her professional career was spent at Combustion Engineering and Kayo Oil Company where she was the first female on the Board of Directors, which later became Conoco Oil where she was manager of employee relations. She was active in ESA, a national philanthropic and educational organization. As a member of the Alpha Beta Chapter, she served all offices of the local chapter and served as Tennessee State president in 1976-1977. Her family was her passion and cooking was her hobby. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eston and Mary Ellen Blevins Vann; and brother, Donny Vann.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Hollis; sons, Shawn (Janine) Hollis, of Athens, Ala., Matthew (Maddie) Hollis; brothers Toppy (Gail) Vann, of Greensboro, J. T. (Brenda) Vann, of Rossville; sisters, Brenda Vann (Benny) Sizemore , of Calhoun, Hope Vann (Neil) Atchley, of Cleveland, Tenn.; grandchildren, Abby Hollis, Manuel and Benjamin Hollis; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Friday, July 27, at 11:30 a.m. at National Cemetery with Rev. Janice Keebler officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Cannon Center, 3322 West End Avenue, Suite 900, Nashville, TN 37203.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Deborah June Clark Lay

Deborah June Clark Lay died July 18, 2012.

She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Clifford and Mrs. Maudell Clark.

Survivors include her husband, Norman L. Lay, Sr.; daughter, Nicole (Richard) Horton of Chattanooga, Tenn.; son, Norman (Chantay) Lay, Jr. of Dalton; stepson, Fredrick Davis of Calhoun; four grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth Ann Clark of Jamaica, N.Y., Billie Clark of Kensington, Mary Ballanger of Chattanooga, and Sharon (Michael) Mathis of Chickamauga; three brothers, Robert (Alene) Careathers of LaFayette, Clifford Clark, Jr. of Kensington, and James (Vicki) Clark of Summerville; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services: Tuesday, July 24, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Pastor William Tramble and other ministers officiating. Burial: Garmany Memorial Gardens. Her remains will lie in state at the church from noon until the funeral hour. Visitation: Tuesday, July 24, at 1 p.m. at the church.

An online guestbook is available at: willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

Arvil William Cook, Jr., 73, Chattanooga, Tenn. Arvil William Cook Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, July 20, 2012. He was 73.

He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dessie Rector; father, Arvil Cook Sr.; sister, Betty Jo Gifford; brother, Kenneth Cook.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Minor Cook; three daughters, Dianne Michelle Cook (Keith Custalaw), Carol (Daniel) Doss, Billie Jean (Craig) Rogers, all of Chattanooga; three sisters, Mary Ruth Tarver, Denise (Dean) Ervin and Janie Cook; three brothers, Bobby Underwood, Jeff Cook and Benjamin Cook; eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services: Thursday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: Tuesday, July 24, from 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Rev. Emmett L. Coker, 88, LaFayette

Rev. Emmett L. Coker of LaFayette died Friday, July 20, 2012 at his home. He was 88.

He was a minister of Church of God of Prophecy for more than 50 years. Proceeded in death by his parents, Columbus”Bud” Coker and Mary Dockery Coker.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Ruth C. Coker; daughter, Dianne Pettigrew(Wayne) and Rick(Michelle), David (Janice), Bruce (Danita) of LaFayette and Dale (Susan) of Woodstock; sister, Hazel Thrasher, of Rossville; brother Ed (Virginia) of LaFayette; ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Sunday, July 22, at 2:30 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church, service by Revs. Byron Minter, Faye Harmon, and R.D. Wallin. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Saturday, July 21, from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Wayne Pettigrew, Jr., Andrew Coker, Scott Coker, Dustin Coker, Michael Leming, Bradley Doan, Jr., Jack Lewis, Jr., and Nathan Burgess.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.

Thomas “Skip” Lebron Skipper, 63, Rossville

Thomas “Skip” Lebron Skipper of Rossville died Friday, July 20, 2012. He was 63.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War and enjoyed traveling and antiquing. He retired from the Electric Power Board after more than 22 years and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rob and Lorena Skipper and sister, Bobbie Bernice Skipper.

Survivors include his loving wife, Janet Skipper of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law, Renee and (Tony) Campbell of Chickamauga; son, Thomas Lawayne Skipper of Chickamauga; step-sons, Matthew Livingston of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Jonathan Trollinger of Trenton; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and (David) Graham of Chickamauga; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 23, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Eric Greeson officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, July 21, after 4 p.m., all day Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Charles L. Snyder, 58, LaFayette

Charles L. Snyder of LaFayette died Saturday, July 21, 2012. He was 58.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dimple Snyder; brother, Millford Snyder.

Survivors include his wife, Annette T. Snyder; daughters, Kala Ignacio of Ft. Payne, Ala., Judy Blackwell of Flintstone, Jody Green of LaFayettee; sons, Anthony Snyder of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., Damon Snyder of Stevenson, Ala.; sisters, Mahalia Williams, Peal Ingram, Martha Tharp, all of LaFayette, Jean Frazier of Rossville; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: will be held at a later date. No visitation.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Fred Hooper, 78, Tunnel Hill

Fred Hooper of Tunnel Hill, died Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was 78.

He was born in Towns County to the late Oscar and Bertha Hooper. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later retired from Sweetwater Carpet after 36 years of service with them. He was better known as an avid bee keeper and was a member of the Bee Keepers Association and a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church in Tunnel Hill.

He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Oda Lee Gibson, Leona Massingale, Anna Bell Deason, Carmie Nichols, and his twin brother, Frank Hooper.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Ann Hooper of Tunnel Hill; children, Vicki (Van) Goins of Rock Spring, Duane Hooper of Tunnel Hill, Jeanne (Ronnie) Wright, Duanah Eaves Leigh (Jack), Trena (Ray) Jones all of Ringgold; siblings, Melvin Hooper, Dewey Hooper both of Tunnel Hill, Evaline Hobbs of Sugar Valley; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, July 25, at 1 p.m. at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Revs. Lee Williams and Lillard Stringer officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, July 24, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home and will lie in state from 11 a.m. until service time at the church Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Pine Hill Baptist Church, 12626 Highway 41 Tunnel Hill, GA 30755.

Arrangements: the Ringgold Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes-Ringgold.

Palmer Ray Collins, 52, Ringgold

Palmer Ray Collins of Ringgold died July 22, 2012. He was 52.

He was born in Chattanooga to the alte Robert and Cora Collins. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Snyder and Robert Collins, Jr.

Survivors include his wife of ten years, Dorothy Collins; children, Nicholas Collins, Zachary Collins, Nick Francis, Nichole Estermyer, all of Ringgold; grandchildren, Hunter Estermyer, Gabriel and Matthew Francis; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

Arrangements: Ringgold Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes.

Mary C. Smith, 93, Ringgold

Mary C. Smith of Ringgold died peacefully Sunday July 22, 2012, surrounded by her loving family in NHC in Fort Oglethorpe. She was 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Wright Smith; son, Jimmy Lee Smith; and daughter Martha Ann Johnson.

Survivors include her sons, C.G. (Frances-Tott) Smith, David L. Smith, and Billy Ray Smith; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services: Wednesday, July 25, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Greg Smith officiating. Burial: Ebeneezer Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, July 24, from 4-9 p.m.

An online guestbook is available at: jjonesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill.

Vera Cannon Coulter, 91

Vera Cannon Coulter died Saturday, July 14, 2012. She was 91.

She was born in Whitfield County on December 19, 1920, to late James W. and Lucy Reed Connon. She was the widow of J.W. “Jay” Coulter, Jr. She was a retired Walker County teacher and author of “Echoes of McLemore Cove”. She was a former Girl Scout troop leader, 4-H volunteer, Sunday school teacher, member of Cassandra Baptist Church, William Marsh Chapter DAR, Walker County Historical Society, McLemore Cove Preservation Society.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Coulter Shaw and Charles N. Shaw; two grandsons and wives, John Coulter “Cole” Shaw and Julie Howard Shaw, Mark Daniel Shaw and Kelli Kersey Shaw; and great-grand children; Jacob Coulter Shaw, Isaac Daniel Shaw, and Joanna Camille Shaw.

Memorial service: Saturday, July 21, at 3 p.m. at Kensington United Methodist Church, 14 Newt Johnson Rd., Chickamauga, Ga. 30707. Visitation: July 21, 1:30 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Coulter Memorial Cemetery, and mailed attn: Kelli Shaw 190 West Cove Rd., Chickamauga, Ga. 30707.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Johnny Douglas Corbin, 70, LaFayette

Johnny Douglas Corbin of LaFayette died Saturday, July 14, 2012. He was 70.

Survivors include his daughter, Genny Goodman, of LaFayette; son, Johnny Corbin, of Centre, Ala.; brothers, Robert Corbin, of Ft. Oglethorpe, and Kenneth Corbin, of Chickamauga; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Private memorial service. No Visitation.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

William Harvey Keown, 93, Rossville

William “Bill” Harvey Keown of Rossville, a longtime Catoosa County resident, died July 20, 2012. He was 93.

He was born in Walker County on December 17, 1918, to the late Ben and Nora Keown. He had a varied career, having spent most of his professional life as a business owner and manager in Alabama. He also worked in the Lumber Industry in Northern California and Georgia following a period of military service with the U.S. Marine Corp prior to WW II. His primary non-professional interests were reading, history, machinery and woodworking. He was an active member of East Ridge Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and member of the chapel class. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph, Charles and Ben Keown, Jr.

Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Martha Neal Keown; sons and their spouses, Stephen (Patt) Keown, of Houston, Texas, and Stanley (Debbie) Keown, Ringgold; two grandchildren, Brandon (Ferne) Keown and Dr. Michelle Keown; three great-grandchildren; sister, Katherine Webb, of Heiskell, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, July 23, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Ronnie Mitchell officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Sunday, July 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Fred Chester Gordon, 69, Fort Oglethorpe,

Fred Chester Gordon of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at a local hospital. He was 69.

His passions in life were his family, woodworking, sports especially football and teaching the Gospel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lewis and Mildred Gordon.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sheila Wood Gordon; daughter, Julie (Randy) Wolfe; son, John Gordon; three grandchildren, Colby, Jeffery and Josie Wolfe; two brothers, two sisters and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, July 22, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Minister Jimmy Cribb officiating. Visitation: Saturday, July 21, from 4- 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. in the funeral home.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Lula Mae O’Shields, 73, Chattanooga

Lula Mae O’Shields of Chattanooga died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, surrounded by family. She was 73.

Originally from Peeks Corner, Ala., she lived her adult life in the Chattanooga area, retiring from DM Steward. She was preceded in death by parents Dewey and Maude O’Shields; brothers, Lewis, William “Bill,” and Jack O’Shields.

Survivors include her two sisters, Virginia Smith of Lilburn, and Betty Faye Mitchell of Fyffe, Ala.; and sister-in-law, Betty O’Shields of Flintstone. She leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, most of whom, she made sure were excellent card players!

Graveside services: Sunday, July 22, at 2 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, July 21, from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Rufus Vinson, 78, LaFayette

Mr. Rufus Vinson of LaFayette died Tuesday July 17, 2012, in a local health care center. He was 78.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a U. S. Air Force veteran, and retired from Mueller Corporation.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Jackson Vinson, of LaFayette; three sons, Rick L. (Paula) Marble of Atlanta, Jeffery (Nicole) Vinson of Spring Hill, Tenn., and Dana (Greta) Vinson of LaFayette; one daughter, Leslie Kay Vinson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Nelson (Brenda) Lott, Jackson (Geraldine) Lott of Flint, Mich., and Lee Floyd (Angela) Lots of Hammond, Ind.; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: Monday, July 23, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Dunwoody Road, LaFayette, with Pastor Rheubin Taylor officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.Visitation: one hour before the service.

An online guestbook is available at: willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

Kenneth Leon Thomison, 77, Ringgold

Kenneth Leon Thomison of Ringgold died Monday, July 16, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.

He was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas. He was a member of Ridgeview Church. He was retired from Chattanooga Glass Company after 26 years of service and 10 years with Catoosa County. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors incldude his wife of 23 years, Anne Ridenour Thomison; son, Randy (Debra) Thomison, of Chattanooga; daughter, Lynette Tucker, of Chattanooga; brother, Jesse (Bernyce) Thomison, of Trenton; grandchildren, Michael (Tracy) Tucker, of Chattanooga, Kristy (Jason) Detty, of Rock Spring, Jeff (Lindsay) Thomison, of Rossville, Jennifer (Robert) Hamilton, of Chickamauga, Julie (Chad) Mix, of Chattanooga, and Brandi Thomison, of Chattanooga; seven great-grandchildren and his little loving companion, Brody.

Funeral services: Thursday, July 19, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joseph Reed officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgeview Church 1008 Beaumont Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 or Hospice of Chattanooga 4411 Oakwood Dr. Chattanooga. TN 37416.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Willie Beaty Ford, 79, East Ridge

Willie Beaty Ford of East Ridge, Tenn., died Monday, July 16, 2012, in a local hospital. She was 79.

She was a member of the River of Life Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a compassionate and caring sitter to the elderly. She was preceded in death by her husband, U. R. Ford; step-son, Leon Ford; step-granddaughter, Charlotte Bludsworth; brothers, Joe Beaty, Will Beaty, Ricky Beaty, and Ernest Beaty; sisters, Jewell Thomas, Edna Hardeman, Mae Morgan, and Velma Hughes.

Survivors include her children, Stan Ford, and wife Sandra, of Ringgold, Janice Ford Brazier, and husband John, of Harrison, Tenn., Chuck Dupree, of Fort Oglethorpe, and Junior Ford, and wife Evelyn, of Henegar, Ala.; sisters, Pauline Raughton, of Fort Payne, Ala., Betty Raniey, of Crawfordville; grandchildren, John Brazier II, Justin Brazier, Beth Cuzzort, Michael Cuzzort, Robert Ford, Rachel Ford, Shelby Dupree, Angie Westbrook, and Sherry Ford McBride; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, July 20, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, July 19, from 1-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Gerald Raughton, Larry Raughton, Steve Beaty, Michael Cuzzort, Robert Ford, and Justin Brazier.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Carlene Kay Lawson Payne, 50, Rossville

Carlene Kay Lawson Payne of Rossville died Tuesday, July 17, 2012. She was 50.

She was born December 15, 1961, in Fort Valley and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Louise Lowe Lawson; brother, William Wade Lawson; sisters, Darlene Gay Lawson, Marquita Gerrin and Anita Murphy.

Survivors include her father, George Lawson; son, Kenneth Brandon Payne; three sisters, Marlene Gail Epps, Charlene (Terry) Dale Smith and Patricia Owen; brother, George Thomas Lawson; granddaughter, Alexis Sierra Payne; and several nieces and nephews.

Carlene, Our journey was so valuable to me. It has now ended here on earth. Your new journey has begun. You will always be special in my heart. Love, Laurie and Margaret.

Funeral service: Friday, July 20, at 1 p.m. Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, from 5-9 p.m., all day Thursday, and prior to the funeral service Friday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Ross Evelyn Davis Christison, 96, Rossville

Ross Evelyn Davis Christison of Rossville died Tuesday, July 17, 2012. She was 96.

She was born in Dayton, Tenn., on May 11, 1916. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and she enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Christison; mother, Florence Davis; brother, William Davis; sister, Sally Bryant; daughter and son-in-law, Billie Sue and Ted Glad.

Survivors include three grandchildren, Michael, Erik and Kelly Glad, all of Rossville; two great-grandchildren, Laura and Wesley Rojas-Glad of Ormond Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Friday, July 20, at 11 a.m. in Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, July 19, from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Mitchell Strawbridge, 73, Rossville

Mitchell Strawbridge of Rossville died Wednesday, July 18, 2012. He was 73.

He had lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Ooltewah. He was previously employed with Estes Equipment Company as a Gas Pump Mechanic for more than 26 years and was a loving and devoted, husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Early Mae Strawbridge; wife, Cathy Laura Strawbridge, and two sisters, Ardie and Vedmer.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Flora Strawbridge of Ringgold; daughter, Courtney Pittman of Rossville; two brothers, Charlie Strawbridge of Birmingham, Ala., and James Strawbridge of Breeman, Ala.; three sisters, Pearl Curvin of Vinemont, Ala., Gertrude Sellers of Tampa, Fla., and Vida Duke of Summerville; four grandchildren, Kaleb, Makayla, Zackary and Xander; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, July 21, at noon in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, July 19, after 4 p.m., all day Friday and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Judith Ann Cusmano, 68, Rossville

Judith Ann Cusmano of Rossville died Tuesday, July 9, 2012, at her residence. She was 68.

She was a native of Rahway, N.J., and was a retired educator with the Hernando County School System having taught kindergarten for many years. She was an extraordinary artist, enjoyed scuba diving and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Teresa Aloia; and sister, Jeanine Knowles.

Survivors include her children, Gina Kindt, Teresa Ruela, Paul Cusmano, and Vincent Cusmano; sister, Barbara Chafitelli; brother, Joseph Aloia; eight grandchildren.

Private services for family will be held at a later date.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Mary Virginia Cookson, 83, Chattanooga

Mary Virginia Cookson of Chattanooga died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in a local hospital. She was 83.

She was a native of Mentone, Ala., but had lived most of her life in the Chattanooga area. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church and was retired from Textile Printing following several years of service. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Wingfield, and husband, Emmett Cookson.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Rita Wingfield; daughters-in-law, Janice WIngfield and Regenia Wingfield; grandchildren, Randy Wingfield, Jeana (Chris) McNabb, Julia (Louie) Hall, Kris (Juanita) Wingfield, Dennis (Sheila) Wingfield, Jr., and Aimee Wingfield; twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve Fletcher officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Friday, July 13, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Tonnie Jarrett Hickey, 66, East Ridge

Tonnie Jarrett Hickey a resident of East Ridge and beloved mother of Dawn Hickey Zielke and Lori Hickey Ezell, passed away July 11, 2012, of pancreatic cancer. She was 66.

She will be greatly missed as she led a varied life from IBM in the early years to Honor System Snack sales and from East Ridge city taxi cab driver to a Hamilton County Child Support Court Clerk a position from which she recently retired due to illness. She worked for almost 50 years and met many people whether through work, church, social gatherings, or just plain shopping trips, she made an impact. She was the living embodiment of love and will be remembered by all in that way; animal and human alike. Her quick wit, love of the Lady Vols with the compliment of Pat Summitt and her desire to leave the world a better place were but a small part of her trademark charm.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha Gallaher-Steele and Jerry Jarrett and step-grandchild, Drew Ezell. A native of Meigs County, Tenn., she moved to Chattanooga as an adult after graduating from Meigs County High School and McKenzie College.

Other survivors include her son-in-law Mark Zielke; former husband, Donald Lee Hickey; step-grandchild, Kaitlyn Ezell; step-great-grandchildren, Kameron Ezell and Karlee Henderson and special friend Iva Combs Hickey.

Memorial service: Monday, July 16, at 3:30 p.m., at the East Ridge United Methodist Church with Pastor Ken Sauer officiating. In lieu of flowers it’s her wish that gifts be made to the East Ridge United Methodist Church where she was a longtime member and volunteer. Feel free to dress in Big Orange, she wanted people to celebrate; she is free!

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Mildred Mahaffey, 86, Chattanooga

Mildred Mahaffey of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 12, 2012, following a brief illness. She was 86.

A native of Chattanooga, she was born on July 12, 1926, to the late Harvey and Lillie Mae Evans Bedwell. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny James Mahaffey; daughters, Diane Mahaffey, Delores Williamson and Joyce Roxberry; and brother, Earl Bedwell.

Survivors include her son, Richard Mahaffey; daughter, Wanda Wright; sister, Virginia Crumbley; eighteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, twenty-five great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services: Sunday, July 15, at noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randall Bowen officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park, Red Bank. Visitation: Saturday, July 14, from noon until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Randy and Chad Shadden, Paul and Teddy Mahaffey, and, Doyle and Adam Mahaffey.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Stephanie Rood, 41, Rossville

Stephanie Rood of Rossville died Saturday July 14, 2012, at her residence. She was 41.

A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, north Georgia area, she was a former employee of MTS and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her son, James Robert Rood.

Survivors include her husband, Sean Eugene Rood of Rossville; mother, Bonnie Bowling of Ringgold; father, Harold S. LaFerry Sr. of Ringgold; two sons, Sean Dylan Rood and Sean Michael Rood both of Rossville; brother and sister-in-law, H. Steven and Tammy LaFerry of Cleveland, Tenn.; grandmother, Betty Jo Bowling of Ringgold; mother-in-law, Victoria Lynn Bailey of Rossville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services: Tuesday, July 17, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Monday, July 16, from 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday until funeral time at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Anna Lee Madaris, 90, Chickamauga

Anna Lee Madaris of Chickamauga died Friday, July 13, 2012. She was 90.

She was born in LaFayette to the late George Washington and Mary Annie Lentz. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Mathada Chapter #190 and Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church in Flintstone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, W. Aubrey Madaris; great-grandson, Conner Volz; and nine siblings.

Survivors include her daughters, Judith (Tom) Owens of Chickamauga, Wanda Lowe of Lake Wylie, S.C., Audrey (Maynard) Ferry of Madisonville, Tenn., and Deborah Deaton of Chickamauga; eight grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Tuesday, July 17, at 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Dan Gilchrist officiating. Visitation: Monday, July 16, from 5-8 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hutcheson Hospice and/or Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church Building Fund.

Arrangements: Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes-Chickamauga.

Michael Earl Smith, 53, Ringgold

Michael Earl Smith of Ringgold died Monday July 16, 2012. He was 53.

A resident of the north Georgia/Chattanooga area for the past five years, he was formerly of Dahlonega. He was a former employee of The Tinken Company and was a member of Woodstation United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his parents, J. Lindsey and Esther Dunn of Ringgold; son, Bobby Earl Smith of Ringgold; two daughters, Nichole (Ben) Sutton of Manchester, Tenn., and Whitney Smith of Dawsonville; two sisters, Renee (Greg) Spann of Cave City, Ky., and Cindy (Steve) Myers of Athens; many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Friday, July 20, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Friday, July 20, from noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Pastor Tamlyn Collins and the members of Woodstation United Methodist Church for their prayers and support for Mike and the family.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Annie Quinn, 95, Rossville

Annie Quinn of Rossville died Monday, July 16, 2012, at her residence. She was 95.

She was born April 11, 1917, in Knoxville, Tenn., to the late Andrew and Estella Skelf. She was a lifelong member of the First Church of the Nazarene and the Sallie Dickson Sunday School class, which she served in many positions. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Miles Thomas Quinn.

Survivors include her son, Dr. James (Patsy) Quinn; daughter, Barbara Quinn (Don) Garrett; grandchildren, Robb Garrett, of Phoenix, Ariz., Donna Quinn Andrews, of Knoxville, Tenn., Deborah Quinn Christensen, of Montgomery, Ala., Michael Quinn, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Laurie Quinn, of Loewenberg, Tampa, Fla.; five great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; brother, Kenneth Skelf, of Rossville; sister, Sue Adams, of Rossville; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, July 19, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Eric Johnson and John Andrus officiating. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Special thanks to the staff of Amedysis Hospice, and special love and thanks to Mary Owens for the care and concern she gave for the last four years.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.