Janice Sue Collins, 44, Rossville
Janice Sue Collins of Rossville died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at her residence. She was 44.
Private services will be held.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Carolyn Ruth Haun Mounger, 64, Rossville
Carolyn Ruth Haun Mounger of Rossville died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. She was 64.
She was born in Kingsport, Tenn., to the late Vernon and Virgie Haun. Carolyn was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Kim (Jeff) Roberson of Rossville; sister, Wanda (Jack) Sensabaugh of Winston-Salem, N.C.; grandchildren, Michael Scott (Ali), J.T. and Tabitha; great-granddaughter, Ansleigh, and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joyce Fay Janow Melton, 62, Chickamauga
Joyce Fay Janow Melton of Chickamauga died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. She was 62.
Mrs. Melton was a graduate of Kirkman High School and was formerly employed by the Fort Oglethorpe Nursing Center and Upjohn Healthcare.
She was the daughter of the late George Thomas and Katherine Penland Janow of Chattanooga, Tenn., and was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles K. Janow Sr.; George T. Janow Jr., and Ralph L. Janow.
Survivors include her husband, Jack D. Melton Sr.; son, Jack (Aimee ) Melton of Chatsworth; daughter, Melissa (Payten) Holcombe of Ringgold; granddaughters, Morgan, Grace and Addie, and aunt Evelyn Shull of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Sims officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 7, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
J.D. “Balley” Wallin, 67, LaFayette
J.D. “Balley” Wallin of LaFayette died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. He was 67.
Survivors include wife, Mary Evelyn Wallin; daughter, Renee Bradley; sons, Brian Wallin and Johnny Wallin; sisters, Vickie Russell and Brenda Young, all of LaFayette; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Saturday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Melvin Bridges and Randy Harden officiating. Burial: Naomi Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 5, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Billy Smith, Mickey Schreader, Earl Manis, Rodney Wyatt, Brad Russell and Todd Russell. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Thursday, November 4, 2010
Robert “Buddy” Lynn Bryson Jr. , 67, Tunnel Hill
Robert Lynn Bryson Jr. of Tunnel Hill died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 67.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area he was a former employee of Cochran’s Truck Stop where he worked for over 37 years as a diesel mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lynn Bryson Sr. and Edna Mae Vaughn Bryson.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Mull Bryson of Tunnel Hill; daughter, Sharon “Sherry” Bryson of Ringgold; son, Darrell Lynn Bryson of Tunnel Hill; two sisters, Bobbie Milford (Bill) of Ringgold and Betty Hullender (Ronnie) of Ringgold; brother, Jerry Bryson (Connie) of Tunnel Hill; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Destiny, Tsali, Ashton and Dustin; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Friday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. at Gordy Memorial Gardens with Rev. Lillard Stringer and Bro. Morgan Bateman officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 4, from 3-9 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 5, until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Edgar Eads, 74, Lookout Valley
Edgar Eads of Lookout Valley died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 74.
He was a native of Clarksville, Tenn., and had lived in Chattanooga, Tenn., since 1970. Mr. Eads had worked for Martin Theatres in Chattanooga and retired as a security officer having worked for Wells Fargo in Atlanta for several years. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Georgia Benton Eads; son, Jr.; daughter, Delilah Eads and brothers, Otis, Jewel, Eskew, Herman and Jerry Eads.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tresa and David Palmer of Lookout Valley; sister, Estell Crawford of Tamaroa, Ill.; brother, Earl Eads of Flovilla; grandchildren, DeeAnn and Gy. Sgt Richard T. Bishop, USMC, John and Kylene Palmer and Valerie Palmer; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and T.J. Bishop and Austin and Kyle Palmer, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family of Edgar and Georgia Eads would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Chattanooga for their love and care during this time.
Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Joshua Fite officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 4, from 1-8 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.
Jerry Kalina, 87, LaFayette
Jerry Kalina of LaFayette died April, 22, 2010, after a brief fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 87.
Survivors include his daughter, Debora Kalina-Benedict, and his grandson, John Kalina.
What is the measure of a man? Is it as an attentive husband, a caring father, a doting grandfather, an inventive engineer, loyal friend or socially conscience citizen? No matter, because Jerry Kalina exceeded in all aspects of his life.
Born on a farm in Prague, Jerry was raised by his grandparents and he learned to be an amazing cook from his blind grandmother. He may have opened his own restaurant, one of his dreams, if Hitler had never invaded his country. Jerry, always passionate, immediately became involved in the local resistance. When he met his future wife, Eleonora, they jointly worked for the freedom of their country. After they were sent to a labor camp for a brief period, it became impossible to stay so they left friends and family, never to see them again.
Arriving in the United States without any help from family was not easy; however, the friends they met became their family. They never forgot the kindness they were shown and they turned around and sponsored many families who immigrated to the United States. Jerry and Eleonora never forgot their friends; their extensive Christmas card list is only one indication of the extended family they loved. Jerry especially liked socializing by playing chess and bridge and being a member of a small investment group.
He was always happiest working with machines. On Saturdays he would proudly take his daughter to his factories to teach her about all the machines which made paper and plastic cups. Working for different companies had the family change homes periodically: Chicago, Ohio, New York, Easton, Md., and LaFayette. He would never say which city was his favorite; he loved them all. He always saw the best in any village; he especially loved the people and participated in the local Elks program. Somehow, Jerry always ended up in charge of the local swimming pool!
After a long career as a mechanical engineer and inventor Jerry retired to Camano Island, Wash., at the age of 72. He pursued two of his favorite hobbies: cooking and playing bridge. After Eleonora, his wife of 64 years, died in 2007, he moved in with his daughter in 2009. You may contact the family by sending a card to 24009 107th Dr. S.E., Woodinville, Wash., 98077.
Johnny Earl Morton, 78, Chickamauga
Johnny Earl Morton of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. He was 78.
He was born in LaFayette to the late John and Edna Morton. Johnny was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served in the U.S. Navy, and retired from Dover Leasing in LaFayette after many years of service as a diesel mechanic. He was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Tanner Morton.
Survivors include his children, Charles Ray Wood of Ball Ground, Jackie M. Morton of Douglasville, Bonnie Colleen Burrow of Cleveland, Tenn., Lisa Lynn Suddeth of LaFayette and Karen Lee Overby of Chickamauga; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private service: Saturday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. at the cemetery with Rev. Mike Angel officiating. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Edward Lee Madewell, 84, Rossville
Edward Lee Madewell of Rossville died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. He was 84.
Mr. Madewell lived in the area most of his life and was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. He served aboard the USS New York during World War II and retired from the Chattanooga Fire Department after 25 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty Tate Madewell; daughters, Linda (Jeff) Windom, Jeanne Holvey, Eddie (Jimmy) Floyd and Susan (Rick) Price; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Hawes, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 5, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Hugh Brian officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe.
Gerald “Jerry” Edgar Pace, 72, Fort Oglethorpe
Jerry Pace of Ft. Oglethorpe died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in a local hospital. He was 72.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Pace Jr., and brothers, Don and David Pace and Randy Forrest.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Pace; daughter, Annette (Fred) Long of Bakewell, Tenn.; sons, Robert (Tammy) Pace of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., and Mitchell (Rebecca) Pace of New York; sisters, JoAnn (Charlie) Powell of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., Judy (Glenn) Bass of East Ridge, Tenn., and Brenda (Mike) Griffith of Pikeville, Tenn.; brother, Ron Forrest of Ft. Oglethorpe; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: will be held later at a time to be announced. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Conrad Edward Patterson, 85, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Conrad Edward Patterson of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. He was 85.
He was born Dec. 4, 1924 in Trion, to the late Conrad C. and Evelyn Talley Patterson. He was a member of Saint Elmo Avenue Baptist Church, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II. Mr. Patterson enjoyed woodwork and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by six brothers.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Myrna Patterson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; five children and spouses, Tena (Tony) Chandler of Flintstone, Pam (Mike) Smith of Chattanooga, Tenn., Larry (Traci) Patterson of Cohutta, Patti (Keith) Headrick of Cartersville and Lisa Steele of Tiftonia; seven grandchildren, Todd, Taylor, Clay, Travis, Hanna, Shannon and Tiffany; one great-granddaughter, Johnna Caroline Patterson, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Roger Kittle officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Veterans National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 4, from 3-9 p.m. and prior to the service Friday, Nov. 5, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.
Posted Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Angela Pauline Oats, 36, LaFayette
Angela Pauline Oats of LaFayette died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. She was 36.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sammie and Doris Madeline Oats.
Survivors include her daughter, Keri Maries Oats of LaFayette; sisters, Freida Middleton of Washington, Sandra Penson of LaFayette, Eileen Johnson of Kingston and Kathey Hanselman of Kingston; brothers, John Wengert of Ringgold and David Oats of Texas, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Friday, Nov. 5, at noon in the chapel with Rev. Melvin Bridges officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Robert (Bob) Reed, 75, Ringgold
Robert (Bob) Reed of Ringgold died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in a local hospital. He was 75.
He was a lifelong resident of Catoosa County and was a member of Peavine Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Co-ed 3 Sunday school class. Mr. Reed retired from Komatsu and worked with Combustion and Hailey Chevrolet. He was a member of the Catoosa County Historical Society, a member of the Sons of the Confederate Lodge No.1896 and a member of the Catoosa County Civil War Relic Club. Mr. Reed enjoyed playing his guitar and singing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Edna Reed; sister, Betty Reed; brothers, Jimmy, Ed and Charlie Reed; a grandson, Rob Bowling, and a great-granddaughter, Trinity Bowling.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Roberta “Bert” Douglas Reed; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce (Will) Garner of Ringgold; Connie (Philip) Osburn of Little Mountain, S.C.; brothers, Thomas (Charlotte) Reed of Cleveland, Tenn., Richard (Phyllis) Reed and Steven Reed of Ringgold; sisters, Marie (Pat) McMillen, Ann (OC) Adcock, Linda Reed of Ringgold, Martha Sue Nuckolls of Tunnel Hill and Angel (Bobby) Jones of Cleveland, Ga.; grandchildren, Michael (Rachel ) Bowling, Juanita Silvers, Stefanie Bowling and Nicole Crider; great-grandchildren, Kalyn and Braxton Bowling, Chance and Jayce Silvers, Avery and Trucker Bowling and Stephen and Cade Crider, and godchildren, Bruce Fine, Janice Perkins, Tom Reed and Debbie McCoy.
Funeral services: Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. at Peavine Baptist Church with Rev. Denny Patrick, Tom Reed and Sandy Pursley officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. at the church. Honorary pallbearers: Marty Broom, C. B. Chambers, Randy Davis, Co-ed 3 Sunday school class, Combustion coworkers and Komatsu coworkers. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. R. V. Wells officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Catoosa County Historial Society, P. O. Box 113, Ringgold, Ga, 30736. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Nancy J. Wallace, 62, LaFayette
Nancy J. Wallace of LaFayette died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at her residence. She was 62.
She was a native of Rising Fawn and had lived the past 20 years in LaFayette. She was a member of God’s Family Fellowship Church in Tunnel Hill.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Harry Wallace; daughter, Melissa (Robert) Johnson of Bradenton, Fla.; son, Timothy Scott (Brenda) Wallace of Fountain, Fla.; brothers, Milford Lambert Jr. of Summerville, S.C., and Tony Lancaster of Woodstation; sister, Mary Smith of Nederland, Texas; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services: will be held at a later date. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Monday, November 1, 2010
Albert Basil Carder, 82, Rossville
Albert Basil Carder of Rossville died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at his residence after a long hard battle with cancer. He was 82.
He was a native of Cobb County, a son of the late Joseph and Mable Johnson Carder. Mr. Carder was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was retired from Flavor Rich Dairies after 37 years of service. He was a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church, where he and his wife started the Wednesday family night suppers. Mr. Carder and his wife Sara were the food coordinators for seven years with YMCA Camp Ocoee, where they served hundreds of of campers. He was a loving and faithful husband and father.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Sara Hilderbrand Carder; sons, Albert B. Carder Jr. of Tulsa, Okla., Glenn W. Carder of Roswell and Fred Mitchell Carder of West Minister, S.C; daughters, Lesley Fay Gorley of Greenville and Sara Elise Carder of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 1, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Edwin C. Graham, 73, LaFayette
Edwin “Mr. Ed” C. Graham of Flintstone died Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. He was 73.
He was born in Bledsoe County, Tenn., to the late Wade and Versie Graham. Ed retired from Central Soya after 30 years of service and Dixie Industries after 8 years of service, and was currently serving in his 9th year at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church as maintenance personnel. He was a member of the Chattanooga Valley Lions Club and Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Billie Sue Graham; grandson, Michael Hawkins, and several aunts and uncles.
Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Mary Graham; children, Sherri Graham (Larry) Cash, Suzie (Rick) Penney, Judy (Lloyd) Mauk, Lou Ann (Stan) Gruetter, Dale (Tommy) Hawkins, Scott (Barbara) Gamlen and Darren (Rita) Gamlen; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; beloved dog, Frostie, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services: Thursday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. at Chattanooga Valley with Dr. Dewayne Boudreaux and the Reverend Billy Jacks officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chattanooga Valley Lions Club, Hutcheson Hospice, or the Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Charles G. “Chuck” Gentry, 62, Rossville
Charles G. “Chuck” Gentry, formerly of Rossville, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010, in a Kingsport, Tenn., hospital. He was 62.
A longtime resident of Rossville, Chuck had lived in the Kingsport area for the past few years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his father, Grant Gentry, and sister, Sara L. Gentry, both of Rossville.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Denise Bass Gentry; son, Chad Gentry of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law, Hayle and Corey Whitehead of Summit, Miss.; mother, Ann Self Gentry of Rossville; grandchildren, Lauren Gentry, Christian Reno, Reagan and Daniel Costilow and Brody Whitehead, and sister, Jill (Brian) Gentry Ostendorff of Greenville, Tenn.
Memorial service: Sunday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Bessie Mae Suttle Hinton, 78, Parrish, Fla.
Bessie Mae Suttle Hinton of Parrish, Fla., formerly of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in Blake Hospital, in Bradenton, Fla.
She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church of Chattanooga and had retired from Tennessee Department of Human Services.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Suttle Sr., and Lena Salmon Suttle; sister, Virginia Payne Toney, brother, Robert Lee Suttle Sr.; daughter, Lena Hinton Russell, and granddaughter, Kristie LaShel Russell.
Survivors include her loving family son, Bobby L. (Beckie) Hinton Jr., of Parrish, Fla.; daughter, Sherry S. Hinton; granddaughter, Devin (Calvin) McGhee; great-granddaughters, Bryana LeChez McKeldin and Deja and Niya McGhee; sisters, Marlene (Morris) Allen of Chicago, Ill., and Catherine (Jimmie) Williams of Newport News, Va.; sister-in-law, Betty Jo Suttle; brother-in-law, Ray (Mary) Hinton of LaFayette; aunts, Ernestine Suttle and Gladys Wheeler of LaFayette, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Memorial service: in Bradenton, Florida. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton.
James (Jim) Lowe, 79, Rossville
James (Jim) Lowe of Rossville died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. He was 79.
He was retired from Equifax Services where he had worked for 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Williams Lowe.
Survivors include her daughter, Kim (Mike) Ellis of Fort Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Emily (Michael) Giles and Jacob (Ashly) Ellis, and great-grandchild, Easton Ellis.
Funeral service: Monday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. in the chapel conducted by Dr. John Wyatt. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 31, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Bernice Kelley, 85, Chattanooga Valley
Bernice Kelley of Chattanooga Valley died Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. She was 85.
Mrs. Kelley was a loving and giving wife, mother, grandparent and dedicated servant of the Lord who was always willing to help others. She was a member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Kelley; grandson, Ryan Perry; one sister and four brothers.
Survivors include her daughters, Wawana (Steve) Perry of Chattanooga Valley, Willena (David) Hakes of Chickamauga; foster son, David (Peggy) Plummer of Chattanooga Valley; sister, Ruby Gray of Enterprise, Ala.; brothers, James (Frances) Gregory and Alvis Gregory, both of Fyffe, Ala.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Revs. Dwayne Boudreaux and Billy Jacks officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Food Pantry, 90 Nick-a-Jack Road, Flintstone, Ga. 30725, or to the International Board of Jewish Missions, P.O. Box 1386, Hixson, Tenn. 37343.
Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 31, from 2–8 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.
Mary Evelyn McCormick, 84, Rossville
Mary Evelyn McCormick of Rossville died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. She was 84.
She was born in Chattanooga to the late Irl Javan and Tempie McCormick. She retired from Harts Automotive after many years of service and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Rossville.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth McCormick.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 31, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service Monday, Nov. 1. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Winnie Ailene Watkins, 82, Rossville
Winnie Ailene Watkins of Rossville died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in a local hospital. She was 82.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was a graduate of Bellwood High School in Calhoun. Mrs Watkins was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of Georgia, Sequoyah Chapter # 286. She was an avid Braves fan and loved watching all sports.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mattie Love Thomas Richardson; stepmother, Beatrice Richardson; granddaughter, Lana Beth Webster, and brothers, Thomas Richardson, Bo Richardson, Henry Richardson, Charlie Richardson and James Richardson.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Watkins; sons, Robert (Susan) Watkins of East Ridge, Tenn.; Ronald Watkins of Rossville; daughters, Susan Watkins of Temple; Cindy (Jim) Webster of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters, Sybil Swafford of Flint, Mich., Ruby Richardson of Calhoun, Susie Gray of Calhoun, Frances Ball of Calhoun, Anne Moore and Margaret Cartwright; grandchildren, Heather Watkins, Trey Watkins, Rachel Watkins, Kasey Dabbs, Hannah Lautzenhizer, Alan Webster and Cole Webster.
Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Tennessee- Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: from 2-6 Sunday and 1-3 Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Alan Webster, Cole Webster, Trey Watkins, Jimmy Gray, Keith Richardson and Frank Johnson. Memorial contributions may be made to Lana's Love Foundation, P.O. Box 71886, Chattanooga, TN 37407. Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield, Parkway.
Wavolene C. Summers, 90, Rossville
Wavolene C. Summers of Rossville died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. She was 90.
She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Summers was a secretary at the Peerless Woolen Mills and then became a homemaker after starting her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Herbert
Survivors include sons, Pete (Brenda) Summers of Rossville, Phil (Terran) Summers of Ringgold; daughter, Kathy Summers of Rossville; brother, Dick Coats of Alabama; sister, Betty Roax of Bridgeport, Ala.; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jennifer and Lance Summers; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Terry Burns officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 1, from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Lookout Mountain Community Services, Arc North Center, 1427 Lee Clarkson Road, Chickamauga, Ga. 30707. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
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