Weather: Mostly cloudy, high 94
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Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 96.
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Chattanooga Football Club to play for national championship on Saturday
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Chattanooga FC (7-0-2) will compete against Sacramento Gold (8-2-1), who won the NPSL Western Region. The Gold advanced to Saturday night’s final by defeating FC Sonic of Lehigh Valley, 4-1, with all four goals coming in the final 20 minutes of play.
The road to the finals for Chattanooga has been a little bumpy the last couple weeks.
In preparation for the final regular season match, the club’s leading scorer, Chris Ochieng, was sidelined with a double-dislocation and fracture in his ankle. Team captain, Russell Courtney, joined Ochieng last Saturday when he tore his ACL and MCL in an exhibition match against DC United Reserves.
But the injuries didn’t seem to slow down the undefeated club on Thursday.
“We had a great effort and result last night,” recalled Brian Crossman, coach of Chattanooga FC. “Our players’ collective competitiveness this year has been amazing. No matter the circumstances, they have played well and earned their spot in the championship game.”
The NPSL Final will begin at 8:30 EDT in Madison, Ala. Admission is $10 per person.
For more information, visit www.chattanoogafc.com
Costco now taking applications
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The applications can be found online at www.costco.com by searching for the term “jobs,” scrolling down to “Warehouses, Depots and Other Businesses,” and clicking the first link.
It can also be found by clicking here.
Obituaries, July 16-31, 2010
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Posted Friday, July 30, 2010
Harold C. Yates Sr., 82, LaFayette
Harold C. Yates Sr. of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 27, 2010. He was 82.
He was a proud man and had served both his country, in the U.S. Navy, and Catoosa County, as ordinary/probate judge. He had attended Berry College, West Georgia College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He had been employed by Liberty National Insurance Company and Dupont, had sold real estate, and was a former schoolteacher. When Harold was younger, he had loved gardening and working on his farm in Wood Station. He loved studying and quoting the Bible.
Harold was proceded in death by several siblings and the mother of his children, Margaret Cantrell Yates.
Survivors include his children, Lamar, Barry, Cliff, and Cindy Yates, and Deborah Y. Spaulding; sisters Sally Akins, Julia Carlock, Jo Napier Garlapo and Mary Coburn, and brothers Alan and Bob Yates.
Graveside services: Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with Rev. Bobby Summitt officiating. Visitation: Thursday, July 30, from 12-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Thursday, July 29, 2010
Alfred “Fat” Sprayberry, 83, Trion
Alfred “Fat” Sprayberry of Trion died Tuesday July 27, 2010, at his residence. He was 83.
A lifelong resident of the LaFayette/Trion area, he was a former employee of Shaw Industries, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in LaFayette, a veteran of the U.S. Army and an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Lankford Sprayberry; parents, Darnell and Pearl Stanfield Sprayberry; son, Dennis Sprayberry, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, David Sprayberry (Lisa) of Ellijay and Rickey Sprayberry (Darlene) of Trion; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dewey Blaylock and Sam Barnett officiating. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Harmony Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation: Thursday, July 29, from 5-9 p.m. and Friday, July 30, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home LaFayette Chapel LaFayette.
Posted Wednesday, July 28, 2010
James Edward Brown, 93, LaFayette
James Edward Brown of LaFayette died Friday, July 23, 2010. He was 93.
He was born in Chattooga County to the late Mont and Roxie Teems Brown. He served his country in WWII in the U.S. Navy, where he received a Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Parham Brown; son, Kent, and sister, Jessie.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Brown (Mike) Maples; grandchildren, Blakley (Ron) West, Jim (Racheal) Maples and Ginger (Troy) Sissom; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Amy, Katherin, Carter, Grace, Julian, Rebecca, Callier and Airman First Class Jake Stanfield.
Funeral services: Monday, July 26, at 6 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. James Sprayberry officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes - LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette.
Jewell Cordell, 65, Rossville
Jewell Cordell of Rossville died Monday, July 26, 2010. She was 65.
She was a resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. Jewell enjoyed watching “I Love Lucy” on TV and talking to her family on the phone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Louise Kelly, and brother, Bobby Wallace.
Survivors include her daughters, Tammy Hudson(Bobby) and Heather Cordell, both of Rossville; son, David Cor-dell (Lynn) of Rossville; sister, Edna Shaw; two grandchildren, Jeremy and Josh Cordell; great-granddaughter, Keli, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 2:30 p.m. chapel with Rev. Bill O’Neal and Mike Lowery officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visistation: Wednesday, July 28, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday, July 29, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Dennis Lamar Cordell Jr., 41, Rossville
Dennis Lamar Cordell Jr. “Big John” of Rossville died Friday, July 23, 2010, at his home. He was 41.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Lamar Cordell Sr., and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kandace; children, Ashley, Zackary, Paige and Christopher; mother, Patricia; siblings, Carl (Maria), Karen (Brian), Kathy, Heather and Penny (Steve); and several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Thursday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at Rock Spring Cemetery with Bro. Marvin Fowler officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, after 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Walter John Hancock, 78, Chattanooga
Walter John Hancock of Chattanooga died Monday, July 26, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 78.
He was a retired security guard.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Shirley June Hancock.
Survivors include his children, John Thomas Hancock, Deborah Ann Campbell, Charles L. Hancock and Stella Faye Ashworth; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Wynn Crowder, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Joey Kelly and Jerry Cop-pinger officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, from 2-8 p.m. and Thursday, July 29, from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.southcrestchapel.com. Arrange-ments: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Jack D. Lindner, Ringgold
Jack D. Lindner of Ringgold died Monday, July 26, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Lindner was retired from ICI America (TNT Plant) where he worked as a draftsman. He also worked at Life Touch. He was a former volunteer firefighter and served as a police officer for the city of Ft. Oglethorpe. He was also a former commissioner of the Post Recreation Association and served as an umpire for both youth and high school baseball in Ft. Oglethorpe. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was an avid fisherman and a member of the Signal Mountain Bass Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher and Hattie Lindner, and a brother, Fred Lindner.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Lindner of Ringgold; son, Curtis Lindner of Lawrenceville; stepson, Christo-pher Hall of Rossville; stepdaughter, Misty Lindsay of Chickamauga; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Derrick Eledge officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Ralph Henry Mattingly, 91, Rising Fawn
Rev. Ralph Henry Mattingly of Rising Fawn died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in a local hospital. He was 91.
A native of Knox County, Ind., he had been an ordained minister for the Church of the Nazarene and was a graduate of Trevecca College. Rev. Mattingly served congregations in several states and was instrumental in the construction of several churches. He retired in 1986, when he was pastor of the Fairview Church of the Nazarene in Rossville, following 36 years of ministry. Mr. Mattingly served as chaplain at Hutcheson Medical Center for many years and was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Fayvilla Mattingly; six sisters; and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Audie Carter Mattingly; son, Larry Mattingly of Rising Fawn; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Bill Ingle of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 3 p.m. at the Fairview Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Cannon officiating. Burial: Friday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, 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.
Juanita Ramsey Nuckolls, 82, Chattanooga
Juanita Ramsey Nuckolls of Chattanooga died Monday, July 26, 2010, at Erlanger Medical Center. She was 82.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, and a loving child of God.
Mrs. Nuckolls was preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest Stem Ramsey.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Nuckolls; children, Henry Joe (Wanda) Camp, Melda (David) Claridy, Virginia “Ginny” Qualls, Becky Combs and Darlene Dockter; brother, Edward E. Gasaway; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 10 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Leroy Webb officiating. Bur-ial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, 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 & Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, July 27, 2010
James Edward Brown, 93, LaFayette
James Edward Brown of LaFayette died Friday, July 23, 2010. He was 93.
He was born in Chattooga County to the late Mont and Roxie Teems Brown. He served his country in WWII in the U.S. Navy, where he received a Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Parham Brown; son, Kent, and sister, Jessie.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Brown (Mike) Maples; grandchildren, Blakley (Ron) West, Jim (Racheal) Maples and Ginger (Troy) Sissom; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Amy, Katherin, Carter, Grace, Julian, Rebeeca, Callier and Airman First Class Jake Stanfield.
Funeral services: Monday, July 26, at 6 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. James Sprayberry officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes - LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette.
Dura Mae Pounds Carter, 89, LaFayette
Dura Mae Pounds Carter of LaFayette died Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was 89.
She was a member of Harbor Lights Baptist Church and loved working in her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Carter, and son, Jerry Carter.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Pettyjohn of LaFayette; sisters, Lyra Skinner of Cleveland, Tenn., and Bea Whitman of Anniston, Ala.; brothers, L.D. Pounds of Tallapoosa and Nelson Pounds of Montgomery, Ala.; grandchil-dren, Steve Pettyjohn, Michael Pettyjohn, Shannon Pettyjohn and Missy Rice; great-grandchildren, Josh, Corey, Amy, Laura, Caitlin, Tyler, Dustin, Shea and Shelby, and great-great-grandson, Lucas.
Funeral services: Wednesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Shannon Pettyjohn officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday, July 28, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Janice Delores Carroll, 60, Calhoun
Mrs. Delores Carroll of Calhoun died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at a Rome hospital. She was 60.
She was born in Floyd County on August 11, 1949, daughter of the late James Oscar Peardon and the late Aileen Kinsey Peardon. Mrs. Carroll was a homemaker, and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Peardon and John Peardon; a niece, Deshae Turner, and a great-niece, Shadedae Turner.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Paul Carroll; two daughters, Penny Baker of Calhoun and Joy Baker of LaFayette; a brother, Joe Richard Peardon of Calhoun; and two sisters, Arlene (Stanley) Freeman and Gail Ambrosini, all of Calhoun; grandchildren, Brittany Clifton and Skylar Clifton; step-grandchild, Kelsey Clifton, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services: Tuesday, July 27, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Revs. Bobby Banks and Wes Gazaway officiating. Burial: Haven of Rest Memorial Park. Active pallbearers: Shannon Camp, Alan Waddell, Michael Fuller, Glenn “Bubba” Miller and Alan Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers: Lonnie Car-roll and Wayne Waddell. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Arrangements: Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.
Matthew “Shane” Daniel, 40, LaFayette
Matthew “Shane” Daniel of LaFayette died Sunday, July 25, 2010. He was 40.
He was born in LaFayette on Feb. 18, 1970. He was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church, was employed with Southeastern Salvage and enjoyed fishing, sports and yard work.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Buford and Hazel B. Cothran; paternal grandparents, Hubert and Bethie Daniel, and stepfather, Buddy Isabell.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Daniel of Chattanooga; mother, Donnie Isabell of Rome; father and step-mother, Tommy and Darlene Daniel of Rock Spring; two sons and daughter-in-law, Cody Shane (Tonya) Daniel and Matthew Shawn Daniel of Chattooga County; two stepchildren, Nathan Shane Pittman and Emily Cowser of Chatta-nooga; sisters, Heather Daniel and Shannon (Keith) Hamrick; brother, Josh Daniel of Rising Fawn; two grandchildren, Neyland Shane Daniel and Brantley Daniel; two special aunts, Janice Fuller and Nancy Andrews, and special friend, Peggy Bohannon.
Graveside service: Wednesday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Mary Ruth Trewhitt Eaves, 85, East Ridge
Mary Ruth Trewhitt Eaves of East Ridge passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at a local health care facility. She was 85.
She was born on January 8, 1925 to the late Paul and Pearl Trewhitt in Cleveland. She lived most of her life in the Chattanooga area, where she was a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church and also attended Greens Lake Road Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Bill Eaves.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Jane and Larry Clark of East Ridge; grandchildren, Les (Natasha) Clark and Carolyn (Doug) Bonner; great-grandchildren, Anna and Alex Clark and Zoe Bonner, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with James Lewis officiating. Burial: private, at Lake-wood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, July 25, from 2-4 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga at 4411 Oakwood Drive Chattanooga, Tenn., 37416. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Martha Lorene Huffman Fisher, 94, Rossville
Martha Lorene Huffman Fisher of Rossville died Friday, July 23, 2010. She was 94.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Fisher; parents, John and Addie Coulter Huffman; sisters, Lottie Crow and Lois Huffman; brother, Thomas (Tom) Huffman.
Survivors include a cousin, Linda Deese of Mooresville, N.C.
Graveside service: Sunday, July 25, at 1 p.m. in McIntyre Cemetery conducted by Dale Pettigrew. Visitation: Sat-urday, July 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Gene Garrett, Ethan Garrett, Mike Crowe, Michael Sisk, Ryan Cook and Chris Sullivan. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ruth Johnston Kile, 93, Chattanooga
Ruth Johnston Kile of Chattanooga died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in a local health care facility. He was 93.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Nora Johnston; brothers, Harris G. Johnston and Jimmy H. Johnston; sisters, Dorothy Johnston and Caroline Jones.
Survivors include her son, Richard (Susan) Kile of Hixson; granddaughter, Alicia (Gary) Pickering of Harrison; grandson, Ricky Kile of Ooltewah, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services: Sunday, July 25, at 4 p.m. at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37415 with Rev. Dan Sansbury officiating. Visitation: following the service. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rivermont Pres-byterian Church or your favorite charity. The family would like to extend a special “thanks” to Michelle Camp and the staff at the NHC in Dunlap and also to Melinda Wells and the staff of Hospice of Chattanooga for their excep-tional loving care of our mother. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Charlene Colbert Long, 72, Rock Spring
Charlene Colbert Long of Rock Spring died Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was 72.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Long.
Survivors include her daughter, Jan Stephens of Raleigh, N.C.; son, Tom Long of LaFayette; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Tuesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. conducted by Larry Parker and Rev. Ricky Studdard. Burial: McIntire Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Annie Ruth Swanson Smith, 78, LaFayette
Annie Ruth Swanson Smith of LaFayette died Wednesday, July 21, 2010. She was 78.
Survivors include one daughter and three sons.
At her request, there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Verda Ladd Waters, 85, LaFayette
Verda Ladd Waters of LaFayette died Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was 85.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Waters.
Survivors include daughters, Jimmie Denson, Bobbie Davis, Vickie McGee, Phyllis Waters and Dena Ramey; sons, Wayne, Walter and Stevie Waters; sister, Opal Penson; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. conducted by Dr. David Boyle. Burial: Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Monday, July 26, 2010
Gary Michael (Mike) Brown, 68, Rock Spring
Gary Michael (Mike) Brown of Rock Spring died Saturday, July 24, 2010. He was 68.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Coulter Brown.
Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Caldwell of Lilburn; grandsons, Conner and Ethan Caldwell; brothers, Jack, Donald and David Bradford and Chris, Bobby and Rick Day; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Tuesday, July 27, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. W.C. Pence. Burial: Coulter Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Floyd Jackson, Daniel Jackson, George Turnipseed, Jay Ingram, Jerry Wallin Jr., and Jerry Wallin Sr. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Leo Strange Cash, 77, Rossville
Leo Strange Cash of Rossville died Monday, July 26, 2010, at his residence. He was 77.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and attended Shields Baptist Church in Chickamauga. Mr. Cash was a graduate of the old Lakeview High School, class of 1951. He was retired from the TVA after 30 years of service and veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Cash.
Survivors include daughters, Diana Terrell of Rossville; brother, Royce Cash of Nashville, Tenn.; grandson, Paul (Allison) Carlock of Kansas and great-grandchild, Shelby Addison Carlock of Kansas.
Funeral services: Wednesday, July 28, from 1 p.m. chapel with Rev. Bill Proctor officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Josue Jonatan Gabriel Cummings, 35, Rock Spring
Josue Jonatan “Josh” Gabriel-Cummings of Rock Spring died Saturday, July 24, 2010, due to a motorcycle accident. He was 35.
He was born in Santa Lucia, Guatemala, and was employed by Verizon Wireless. He was a member of Elite Riders, the Colombians soccer team and Ringgold 7th Day Adventist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lon and Ruby Cummings and Cecilio Gabriel, and his uncle, Kevin Cummings.
Survivors include his loving wife, Deedra Cummings of Rock Spring; father, Ismael Cecilio Gabriel of Houston, Texas; mother, Camie (Jose) Lopez of Ringgold; children, Hannah, Kassidy and Anakin Cumming,s all of Rock Spring; siblings, Jennifer and Anthony Lopez, both of Ringgold; grandmother, Socorro Gabriel; two nieces and four nephews.
Services: Tuesday, July 27, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Cliff Vickery officiating. Burial: Keith Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday, July 27. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes-Ringgold Chapel, Ringgold.
Grady Wayne Pruett, 71, Ringgold
Grady Wayne Pruett of Ringgold died on Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was 71.
Mr. Pruett had lived in the area most of his life and was a 1957 graduate of Ringgold High School. He worked for over 30 years as a transportation supervisor for Duff Brothers/Americsource. He was always happy and was known for his ability to make others laugh and share in his happiness. He loved his family and spending time in his porch swing simply enjoying life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Eva Pruett; brother, Leon Pruett, and sister, Linda Pruett.
Survivors include his loving wife, Clara Hickey Pruett; daughters, Kathy (David) Cooke and Lynn (Paul) Craig; sons, Danny (Brenda) Hickey and Grady Pruett, Jr.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Dwain (Mary Anne) Pruett; aunt, Velma Rogers; uncle, Raymond Shelton and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Jimmy Hutto officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe.
Charles Michael Sims, 60, Chattanooga
Charles Michael Sims of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at his home. He was 60.
He was manager of Charlie’s Jewelry in Rossville for many years.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Edward Sims.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kathy Sims of Chattanooga; father, Charles Sims of Chattanooga; mother, Mary Sims of Rossville, children, Kelley Sims-Johnson of Rossville and Tiffany Rebecca Sims of Chickamauga; brother, Barney Sims of East Ridge, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services: Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m in the chapel with Bro. Jerry Pierce officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-East. Visitation: Saturday, July 24, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Sunday, July 25. Arrangments: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, July 23, 2010
Ruby Humble Davis, 96, Chattanooga
Ruby Humble Davis of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 22, 2010 in a local health care facility. She was 96.
She was born and grew up in Valley Head, Ala., where she married David Humble Sr. For many years Ruby and David made their home in Chattanooga and Greenville, Tenn. She was a member of Valleybrook Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, David Humble Sr.; second husband, Carl Davis; daughter, Jo Ann Morrison; daughter-in-law, Sandra Humble; sisters, Mary Crabtree, Laura Rhudy and Vera Crabtree and brothers, William Blackburn and Henry Blackburn.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Sue Humble of Ringgold, Larry and Faye Humble of Seymour, Tenn., and Thomas and Mary Humble of Greenville, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a sister, Elizabeth “Boots” Mince of Ft. Payne, Ala.
Services: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25 in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald Ragon officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation: from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at Heritage Funeral Home. Pallbearers: grandsons. An online memorial is available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice of Chattanooga or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010
Edward Brunson Buckhalter, 81, Ringgold
Edward Brunson Burkhalter of Ringgold died Wednesday, July 21, 2010. He was 81.
Mr. Burkhalter lived in the area all his life and retired from Combustion Engineering. He was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebeneezer and Nell Burkhalter; brother, Maxwell Irwin Burkhalter, and sisters Louise Perkins and Jerri Hartman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Tommie Ann Burkhalter; daughters, Michelle Vonda Ann (Matthew) Cooke, Sandy (Carl) Clayberger and Martha (Tony) Carter; several grandchildren and sister Carmen Burkhalter.
Funeral services: Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Chuck Smith officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, July 22, from 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is avail-able at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe.
Lebron Cummings, 71, Ringgold
LeBron Cummings of Ringgold died Monday, July 19, 2010, at his residence. He was 71.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was retired from Aladdin Mills. Mr. Cummings was a loving fa-ther, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a choir director for several area churches and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Mr. Cummings was the founder of 1890’s Day Jam-boree Family Gospel Night. He was well known in the gospel music industry singing with several gospel music groups including Ring Masters, New Bethel Quartet, the Depot Trio and the Cummings Family. He was a founding member of the So-Journers Trio.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Peggy Cummings and a sister, Mary Evelyn McIntosh.
Survivors include sons, Michael Cummings and David (Marlene) Cummings, all of Ringgold; daughter, Charlene Hubbard of Hermitage, Tenn.; brothers, Jackie Cummings of Tunnel Hill and Tommy Helton of Rock Spring; sisters, Willie Ruth Ivey Hammond of Indiana, Rosa Gordy of Ringgold and Connie Davis of Tunnel Hill; grandchildren, Sarah, Justin and Jordan Cummings of Ringgold, Richard Houston of Nashville, Tenn., and Dusty Chandler of Her-mitage, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Austin and Maddux Cummings and Makela Cummings.
Funeral services: Friday, July 23, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Don Self officiating. The eulogy will be presented by Renzo Wiggins. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, July 22, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. David Bosshardt, Eddie Test Medical Supply Company and North Georgia Home Care and Avalon Hospice. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Newell M. Epperson Jr., 74, Ooltewah
Newell M. Epperson Jr. of Ooltewah died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at his home. He was 74.
Mr. Epperson was a native of Chattanooga and had lived most of his life in north Georgia. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He served as the Walker County Superintendent of schools from 1972 to 1986, and was also the Educational Supervisor for Walker State Prison. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Epperson; and parents, Newell N. and Ruth Epperson.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sandra Epperson; son, Mark Epperson; two sisters, Glenda Epperson and Deborah Boehm; one aunt, Sue Dover, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Friday, July 23, at 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Paul Chambers offi-ciating. Full military honors provided by the VVA Chapter 203. Visitation: Thursday, July 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of East Tennessee at www.wishetn.wish.org. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Bertha White Hensley, 100, LaFayette
Bertha White Hensley of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 20, 2010. She was 100.
Bertha was born in Chattooga County on July 15, 1910. She was the daughter of the late Robert A. White and Fan-nie Ratliff White. She was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she served in many capacities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Hensley; son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Sally Hensley; grandson and son-in-law, Scott and John Lowe; granddaughter, Renee Lowe; sister, Margaret McAfee, and brothers, Lester White, James White, R.C. White, Farrell White, Eugene White and Daniel White.
Survivors include her daughters, Jo Hensley of LaFayette and Barbara Lowe of Acworth; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Frances Hensley of LaFayette; sister, Nancy Westbrook of Buford; brother, Earl White of Rock Spring; grandchildren, Kathy Vining, Susan Sockwell, Elizabeth Berg, Marty Hensley and Walter Hensley; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. John Teague. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visita-tion: Thursday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Dr. Duhon, the Doctors Clinic, Dr. Horton and Hutcheson Hospice for their care and support. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
John Wayne Lackey, 75, Rossville
John Wayne Lackey of Rossville died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at his home. He was 75.
He was born in Henagar, Ala., to the late Manuel and Lora Lackey. He was better known as the “Game Man” be-cause he was an electronic technician in the area for many years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Sharla Lackey of Rossville; children, Mike (Susan) Lackey of South Carolina, Gary (Yvonne) Strange of Fort Oglethorpe, Darla Stites of Chickamauga, Janet Pierce of Chickamauga and Lisa Shrum of Rossville; two brothers and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services: Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visi-tation: Thursday, July 22, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Imodine Townsel Stallings, 80, Noble community
Imodine Townsel Stallings of the Noble community died Monday, July 19, 2010. She was 80.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother and Christian neighbor (friend) of the Noble community. She was born January 22, 1930 in Crossville, Ala.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Travis Stallings; grandson, Anthony Sean Thompson; parents, Thomas M. and Plumer J. Townsel; sisters, Bonnie Mae Deadows and Jewel Lea; brothers, Johnny Townsel, Gordon Townsel and Aron Townsel.
Survivors include her children, son, William Troy (Sarah) Stallings, and daughters, Grenda Thompson and Tania (Johnny) Lea, all of LaFayette; grandsons, Terrell (Jennifer) Stallings of Dalton, Brad Thompson of LaFayette and Jake Pendergraft and Heath Pendergraft of Chattanooga; granddaughters, Miranda (Zack) Cagle and Lacie Thompson of LaFayette; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Ty Stallings of Dalton and Addison Cagle and Mason Thompson of LaFayette; sister, Norma Dell Dears of Rossville; brother, Barney Townsel of Henager, Ala.; sisters-in-law, Battie Colman, Nina Hughes and Winola Roden of Rossville; several nieces and nephews and beloved friends.
Graveside service: Thursday, July 22, at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Fred Pursley. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, July 21, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Robert Lee Tudor, 48, LaFayette
Robert Lee Tudor of LaFayette died Sunday, July 18, 2010. He was 48.
Survivors include a daughter, Jessica Tudor of LaFayette; sisters, Myra Harris of LaFayette, Kay Tudor of Chickamauga, Linda Gordy of LaFayette, Jennifer Creek of Michigan and Sherry Horton of LaFayette; brothers, Danny Tudor and Casey Tudor of LaFayette; grandchildren, Kaylee Treadaway and Asher Treadaway; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Thursday, July 22, at 7 p.m. service conducted by Rev. Bruce Suttles. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 21, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Brian Cameron, Pat Harris, Rex Ellison, Brandon Nicholson, Rodney VanPelt, Tim Durham, AJ Cox and Donnie Rollins. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Haze Gilchrist Carter, 92, Rossville
Haze Gilchrist Carter of Rossville died Monday, July 19, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 92.
Born July 21, 1917 to the late Kyle and Nell Marie Gilchrist, Mrs. Carter was married in 1939 to the late Churley Carter and together they owned and operated Carter’s Restaurant in Chattanooga for many years. Their move to Section, Ala., resulted in their owning of the This-n-That Store for many years. Haze also worked for the city of Section. Following the passing of Mr. Carter in 1980, she returned to the Chattanooga area to be near her beloved family. In 2010, Mrs. Carter was recognized by NHC Ft. Oglethorpe and honored as a Rosie the Riveter for helping build war planes during World War II.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nell Marie Gilchrist, and brother, Kyle Gilchrist Jr.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews, including Joan (Virlon) Veal of Lookout Mountain, Diane (Skeeter) Williams of Rossville and Doug (Linda) Carter of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Ellen (Tiny) Carter of Rossville; many cousins and a host of friends.
Graveside services: Wednesday, July 21, at 11 a.m. at Bluff Cemetery in Section, Ala., with Rev. Ronald Ragon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to At Peace Hospice, 216-B Newton Road, Calhoun, Ga. 30701.
Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Minnie Lee Moton Powell, 95, LaFayette
Minnie Lee Moton Powell of LaFayette died Saturday, July 17, 2010, in LaFayette Health Care Center. She was 95.
She was a member of Napier Chapel A.M.E. Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William E. Powell; son, Mr. William A. Powell; parents; Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Mamie Powell Moton; three sisters; two brothers and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Louise Powell.
Survivors are her son, Mr. George O. Powell of Summerville; four grandsons, Mr. William Powell of LaFayette, Mr. Steve Johnson, Mr. Chad Powell and Mr. Darryl Powell, all of Summerville; two granddaughters, Mrs. Betsy (Wayne) Perry and Ms. Angelia Powell of Summerville; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Ruth Dixon, Mrs. Mamie Floyd of Lexington, Ky., and Mrs. Lucy Mosteller of Naples, Fla.; stepdaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Bibbs of Chattanooga; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nancy Powell of Summerville; devoted friend, Mrs. Betty Woods; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 24, at 1 p. m. from the New Bethel Christian Fellowship Church located at 4009 Round Pond Road with Michael Rainey and Ken Carson officiating. Visitation: at the church one hour before the service on Saturday, July 24. Burial: Napier Chapel Cemetery. The family expresses a special thanks to LaFayette Health Care Center. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton.
Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Harriet Marie DeFriese, 94, Cleveland
Harriet Marie DeFriese of Cleveland died Monday, July 10, 2010. She was 94.
Miss Marie was the fifth of seven children born to Milton and Harriet Lane DeFriese and a lifelong resident of the Birchwood community. A retired Hamilton County teacher, Miss Marie taught third grade at Birchwood School for most of her 36 years in the classroom. As a devoted member of Birchwood Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school for many years and was actively involved in all the music presented in the church.
She was preceded in death by her sisters Ruth and Helen and brother, Frank.
Survivors include a sister, Pauline Cantwell of Blaine, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Ruth L. DeFriese of Knoxville; nieces and nephews, Eugenia (Jim) Bond, Peggy (Doug) Sult, Charles Murrary, Joan (Carlton) Norris, Phil Cantwell and Becky (Greg) Corum; and great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at Birchwood Baptist Church conducted by David Delmott. Visitation: Wednesday, July 21, from noon until service time at the church. Burial: Birchwood Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Hugh “Spud” Willingham, 79, Ringgold
Hugh “Spud” Willingham of Ringgold died Monday, July 19, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 79.
Spud was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. Spud was retired from Combustion after over 30 years of service and most recently worked with B&B Plumbing. He loved working in his garden and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Edna Willingham, and brothers Tommy Willingham and RL Willingham.
Survivors include his daughters, Diane (David) Ownbey of Ringgold and Staci Willingham of Ringgold; grandchildren, Brooke (Kevin) Lewis, Tori (Ashley) O'Donald, Zac Ownbey and Madison Davis; great-grandchildren, Riley O'Donald and Molly Kate Lewis; brother, John Willingham of Rossville; sister, Ruth Horton of Ringgold.
Services: Wednesday, July 21, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lamar Dietz officiating. Burial: fol-lowing serive, in National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, July 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Greene and Dr. Ginther. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Monday, July 19, 2010
Thomas Franklin Brown, 74, Rossville
Thomas Franklin Brown of Trion died Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was 74.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Ballenger Hadorn Brown of Trion, and brother, Cecil Eugene Brown of LaFayette.
Funeral service: Monday, July 19, at 2 p.m. conducted by Bro. David Thompson. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, July 18, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Randy, Joe, Eric and Daniel Ballenger, Randy Weaver and Jimmy Cole. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Charles Richard “Bo” Decker, 64, Essex, Md.
Charles Richard “Bo” Decker died Monday, July 12, 2010, at his residence in Essex (Baltimore), Md., while surrounded by the ones he loved and who loved him. He was 64.
Bo had worked, loved and lived in Baltimore for the past 40 years. He will be loved and missed forever.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Wanda Lee Mann Decker; his children, Stacy Boulan, Darron Pell, Charles Decker and Joseph Decker; nine grandchildren; a brother and a sister.
A private cremation was held. Arrangements: Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, Pa., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, Md., 21221.
Jason Michael Kirby, 33, Rossville
Jason Michael Kirby of Rossville passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010. He was 33.
He was a lifelong residence of the Rossville area and attended East Chattanooga Church of God. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Iraq war, where he earned many honors, and was a member of the Walker County Fire Department and the VFW.
Survivors include mother, Vicki (Tom) Layne of Rossville; father, Darrell (Pam) Kirby of North Carolina; son, Cameron; three sisters, Angi Smith, Crystal Leatherwood Moats and Misty Kirby; three brothers, Tommy Layne, Shannon Leatherwood and Mike Kirby, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Fred Smith officiating. Bur-ial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, July 18, from 12-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Spencer Ray McLemore Sr., 74, Rossville
Spencer Ray “Smoky” McLemore Sr. of Rossville died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 74.
He had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga and Rossville area, where he was a truck driver by trade, work-ing for several lumber companies in the area. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Woody, and three brothers.
Survivors include his two sons, Spencer Ray McLemore Jr. of Rossville and Michael McLemore of Flintstone; daughter Heather Aubritton of Cave Spring; son-in-law, Steve Woody of Rossville; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be scheduled at a later date. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Ar-rangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Newell Edward Shubert Jr., 72, Rossville
Newell Edward Shubert Jr. of Rossville died Thursday, July 15, 2010. He was 72.
He was a longtime resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of Bible Way Baptist Church. He was an Air Force veteran and had retired from Combustion Engineering in 1997 after more than 31 years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Newell and Rose Shubert, and three brothers, Woodrow, Kenneth and Bobby Shubert.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Marie Shubert of Rossville; daughters, Teresa Darlene Payne and Charles Mashburn of East Ridge and Patty and Jeff Collins of Ringgold; son, Curtis Shubert of Atlanta; sisters, Joyce Hatfield of Tunnel Hill and Juanita Hickey of Knoxville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 19, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. Vincent Estill officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, July 18, from 2-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday, July 19, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Billy Eugene Sizemore, 43, Tunnel Hill
Billy Eugene Sizemore of Tunnel Hill died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He was 43.
Survivors include his parents, Gene and Carolyn Sizemore of Ringgold; fiancée, Angela Moon of Tunnel Hill; children, Andrea Royal, Amber Southern, Ashley Royal and Russell Royal; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Sharon Loper Sizemore and Aaron and Cathy Sizemore of Ringgold; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Patricia Martin of Ringgold; special friend Wanda Ann Croft of Ringgold; grandchildren, Katrina Royal, Kyra Cox and Chloe Southern, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 17, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Dawlon Conkle officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, July 16, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at jjonesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Jones Funeral Home, Tunnel Hill.
John Robin Wright, 64, Rossville
John Robin Wright of Rossville died Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was 64.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 20, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Calvary Gardens Mausoleum. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
William Carl Sisk, 79, Rossville
William Carl Sisk of Rossville died Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was 79.
He was born in Marion County to the late William A. and Josie Sisk and had lived in the north Georgia area for the last 45 years. He was previously employed with Burns Security as a guard for more than 18 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 59 years, Mildred J. Sisk of Rossville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl L. (Linda) Sisk of Red Bank, Kenneth Sisk of Harrison and Daryel (Rhonda) Sisk of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law, Anita (Danny) Russell of Rossville; brother, Jody Sisk of Chickamauga; sisters, Marilyn Smith of South Pittsburg, Tenn., and Gladys Spangler of Jasper, Tenn.; several grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Tuesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Bro. James Barker officiating. Visitation: Monday, July 19, after 5 p.m. and prior to leaving for the graveside on Tuesday, July 20. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Marilyn Elaine McEwen, 59, Chattanooga
Marilyn Elaine McEwen of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 15, 2010. She was 59.
She was born in Ohio but moved to Chattanooga at a young age. She attended Calvary Church Assembly of God in East Ridge, and was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Bottoms, and brother, Larry Bottoms.
Survivors include her mother, Rachel Adkins; daughter, Crystal Kukta; son, Joe Lohr; sisters, Carol Vanzant, Judy Yuko and Angie Campbell; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Monday, July 19, at the chapel. Visitation: Monday, July 19, from 1 p.m. until service time. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, July 16, 2010
William Alex Suttle, 57, LaFayette
Mr. William Alex Suttle of LaFayette died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at his residence. He was 57.
He was the son of the late Mr. William John Suttle Jr. and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown Suttle. He was a member of Happy Home Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his loving family, stepmother, Mrs Dorothy Suttle; brothers, Cicero Lester (Juanita) Suttle, Pat-rick Fitzgerald Suttle, William John (Mary) Suttle III, Shannon Deraci Suttle and Dexter Charles (Rebora) Suttle; sisters, Franece Jael Roberts, Meverly Michelle Harris and Mary Louise Loveless; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Saturday, July 17, at 1:00 p.m. at the Happy Home Baptist Church, LaFayette, with Rev. James Brown and other ministers officiating. Visitation: Saturday, July 17, at the church one hour before the service. Bur-ial: at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.
Cass Edward “Buddy” Johnson, 75, Rossville
Cass Edward “Buddy” Johnson of Rossville departed this life Thursday, July 15, 2010. He was 75.
He was born in Bradley County, Tenn., to the late James and Maudie Johnson. Buddy served in the U.S. Navy, re-tired from the U.S. Postal Service after 25 years of service and was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church on Ger-mantown Road.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Johnson and brother, Jack Johnson.
Survivors include his children, Karen Browning, Sandy (Roddy) Rikard, Deena (Dean) Pulver, Debbie (Bob) Hicks and Suzzi Harper; siblings, Dorothy Oaks, Clara Mae Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Opal Brown, Jimmy Johnson, Geneva “Bitsy” Johnson and Bobby Joe Johnson; grandchildren, Melissa Browning, Sherry Dalton, Scott and Chaz Rikard, Kurt and Chad Pulver, Cassie Keith, Jamie Goins, Bubba Ford and Zac, Whitney and Jay Harper; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Mark Preston Freeman, 53, Rossville
Mark Preston Freeman of Rossville died Tuesday, July 13, 2010. He was 53.
A native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, Mr. Freeman had been employed in the textile industry for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Barbara Freeman.
Survivors include his sons, Brandon and Josh Freeman of Rossville; brother, John Freeman; granddaughter, Cheyenne Freeman, and special friend, Pat Deville.
Private services will be held later. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Harold C. Yates Sr., 82, LaFayette
Harold C. Yates Sr. of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 27, 2010. He was 82.
He was a proud man and had served both his country, in the U.S. Navy, and Catoosa County, as ordinary/probate judge. He had attended Berry College, West Georgia College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He had been employed by Liberty National Insurance Company and Dupont, had sold real estate, and was a former schoolteacher. When Harold was younger, he had loved gardening and working on his farm in Wood Station. He loved studying and quoting the Bible.
Harold was proceded in death by several siblings and the mother of his children, Margaret Cantrell Yates.
Survivors include his children, Lamar, Barry, Cliff, and Cindy Yates, and Deborah Y. Spaulding; sisters Sally Akins, Julia Carlock, Jo Napier Garlapo and Mary Coburn, and brothers Alan and Bob Yates.
Graveside services: Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with Rev. Bobby Summitt officiating. Visitation: Thursday, July 30, from 12-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Thursday, July 29, 2010
Alfred “Fat” Sprayberry, 83, Trion
Alfred “Fat” Sprayberry of Trion died Tuesday July 27, 2010, at his residence. He was 83.
A lifelong resident of the LaFayette/Trion area, he was a former employee of Shaw Industries, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in LaFayette, a veteran of the U.S. Army and an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Lankford Sprayberry; parents, Darnell and Pearl Stanfield Sprayberry; son, Dennis Sprayberry, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, David Sprayberry (Lisa) of Ellijay and Rickey Sprayberry (Darlene) of Trion; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dewey Blaylock and Sam Barnett officiating. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Harmony Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation: Thursday, July 29, from 5-9 p.m. and Friday, July 30, until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home LaFayette Chapel LaFayette.
Posted Wednesday, July 28, 2010
James Edward Brown, 93, LaFayette
James Edward Brown of LaFayette died Friday, July 23, 2010. He was 93.
He was born in Chattooga County to the late Mont and Roxie Teems Brown. He served his country in WWII in the U.S. Navy, where he received a Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Parham Brown; son, Kent, and sister, Jessie.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Brown (Mike) Maples; grandchildren, Blakley (Ron) West, Jim (Racheal) Maples and Ginger (Troy) Sissom; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Amy, Katherin, Carter, Grace, Julian, Rebecca, Callier and Airman First Class Jake Stanfield.
Funeral services: Monday, July 26, at 6 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. James Sprayberry officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes - LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette.
Jewell Cordell, 65, Rossville
Jewell Cordell of Rossville died Monday, July 26, 2010. She was 65.
She was a resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. Jewell enjoyed watching “I Love Lucy” on TV and talking to her family on the phone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Louise Kelly, and brother, Bobby Wallace.
Survivors include her daughters, Tammy Hudson(Bobby) and Heather Cordell, both of Rossville; son, David Cor-dell (Lynn) of Rossville; sister, Edna Shaw; two grandchildren, Jeremy and Josh Cordell; great-granddaughter, Keli, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 2:30 p.m. chapel with Rev. Bill O’Neal and Mike Lowery officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visistation: Wednesday, July 28, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday, July 29, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Dennis Lamar Cordell Jr., 41, Rossville
Dennis Lamar Cordell Jr. “Big John” of Rossville died Friday, July 23, 2010, at his home. He was 41.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Lamar Cordell Sr., and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kandace; children, Ashley, Zackary, Paige and Christopher; mother, Patricia; siblings, Carl (Maria), Karen (Brian), Kathy, Heather and Penny (Steve); and several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Thursday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at Rock Spring Cemetery with Bro. Marvin Fowler officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, after 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Walter John Hancock, 78, Chattanooga
Walter John Hancock of Chattanooga died Monday, July 26, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 78.
He was a retired security guard.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Shirley June Hancock.
Survivors include his children, John Thomas Hancock, Deborah Ann Campbell, Charles L. Hancock and Stella Faye Ashworth; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Wynn Crowder, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Joey Kelly and Jerry Cop-pinger officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, from 2-8 p.m. and Thursday, July 29, from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.southcrestchapel.com. Arrange-ments: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Jack D. Lindner, Ringgold
Jack D. Lindner of Ringgold died Monday, July 26, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Lindner was retired from ICI America (TNT Plant) where he worked as a draftsman. He also worked at Life Touch. He was a former volunteer firefighter and served as a police officer for the city of Ft. Oglethorpe. He was also a former commissioner of the Post Recreation Association and served as an umpire for both youth and high school baseball in Ft. Oglethorpe. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was an avid fisherman and a member of the Signal Mountain Bass Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher and Hattie Lindner, and a brother, Fred Lindner.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Lindner of Ringgold; son, Curtis Lindner of Lawrenceville; stepson, Christo-pher Hall of Rossville; stepdaughter, Misty Lindsay of Chickamauga; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Derrick Eledge officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Ralph Henry Mattingly, 91, Rising Fawn
Rev. Ralph Henry Mattingly of Rising Fawn died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in a local hospital. He was 91.
A native of Knox County, Ind., he had been an ordained minister for the Church of the Nazarene and was a graduate of Trevecca College. Rev. Mattingly served congregations in several states and was instrumental in the construction of several churches. He retired in 1986, when he was pastor of the Fairview Church of the Nazarene in Rossville, following 36 years of ministry. Mr. Mattingly served as chaplain at Hutcheson Medical Center for many years and was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Fayvilla Mattingly; six sisters; and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Audie Carter Mattingly; son, Larry Mattingly of Rising Fawn; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Bill Ingle of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 3 p.m. at the Fairview Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Cannon officiating. Burial: Friday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, 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.
Juanita Ramsey Nuckolls, 82, Chattanooga
Juanita Ramsey Nuckolls of Chattanooga died Monday, July 26, 2010, at Erlanger Medical Center. She was 82.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, and a loving child of God.
Mrs. Nuckolls was preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest Stem Ramsey.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Nuckolls; children, Henry Joe (Wanda) Camp, Melda (David) Claridy, Virginia “Ginny” Qualls, Becky Combs and Darlene Dockter; brother, Edward E. Gasaway; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: Thursday, July 29, at 10 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Leroy Webb officiating. Bur-ial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, 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 & Crematory, Rossville.
Posted Tuesday, July 27, 2010
James Edward Brown, 93, LaFayette
James Edward Brown of LaFayette died Friday, July 23, 2010. He was 93.
He was born in Chattooga County to the late Mont and Roxie Teems Brown. He served his country in WWII in the U.S. Navy, where he received a Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Parham Brown; son, Kent, and sister, Jessie.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Brown (Mike) Maples; grandchildren, Blakley (Ron) West, Jim (Racheal) Maples and Ginger (Troy) Sissom; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Amy, Katherin, Carter, Grace, Julian, Rebeeca, Callier and Airman First Class Jake Stanfield.
Funeral services: Monday, July 26, at 6 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. James Sprayberry officiating. Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes - LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette.
Dura Mae Pounds Carter, 89, LaFayette
Dura Mae Pounds Carter of LaFayette died Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was 89.
She was a member of Harbor Lights Baptist Church and loved working in her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Carter, and son, Jerry Carter.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Pettyjohn of LaFayette; sisters, Lyra Skinner of Cleveland, Tenn., and Bea Whitman of Anniston, Ala.; brothers, L.D. Pounds of Tallapoosa and Nelson Pounds of Montgomery, Ala.; grandchil-dren, Steve Pettyjohn, Michael Pettyjohn, Shannon Pettyjohn and Missy Rice; great-grandchildren, Josh, Corey, Amy, Laura, Caitlin, Tyler, Dustin, Shea and Shelby, and great-great-grandson, Lucas.
Funeral services: Wednesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Shannon Pettyjohn officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday, July 28, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Janice Delores Carroll, 60, Calhoun
Mrs. Delores Carroll of Calhoun died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at a Rome hospital. She was 60.
She was born in Floyd County on August 11, 1949, daughter of the late James Oscar Peardon and the late Aileen Kinsey Peardon. Mrs. Carroll was a homemaker, and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Peardon and John Peardon; a niece, Deshae Turner, and a great-niece, Shadedae Turner.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Paul Carroll; two daughters, Penny Baker of Calhoun and Joy Baker of LaFayette; a brother, Joe Richard Peardon of Calhoun; and two sisters, Arlene (Stanley) Freeman and Gail Ambrosini, all of Calhoun; grandchildren, Brittany Clifton and Skylar Clifton; step-grandchild, Kelsey Clifton, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services: Tuesday, July 27, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Revs. Bobby Banks and Wes Gazaway officiating. Burial: Haven of Rest Memorial Park. Active pallbearers: Shannon Camp, Alan Waddell, Michael Fuller, Glenn “Bubba” Miller and Alan Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers: Lonnie Car-roll and Wayne Waddell. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Arrangements: Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.
Matthew “Shane” Daniel, 40, LaFayette
Matthew “Shane” Daniel of LaFayette died Sunday, July 25, 2010. He was 40.
He was born in LaFayette on Feb. 18, 1970. He was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church, was employed with Southeastern Salvage and enjoyed fishing, sports and yard work.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Buford and Hazel B. Cothran; paternal grandparents, Hubert and Bethie Daniel, and stepfather, Buddy Isabell.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Daniel of Chattanooga; mother, Donnie Isabell of Rome; father and step-mother, Tommy and Darlene Daniel of Rock Spring; two sons and daughter-in-law, Cody Shane (Tonya) Daniel and Matthew Shawn Daniel of Chattooga County; two stepchildren, Nathan Shane Pittman and Emily Cowser of Chatta-nooga; sisters, Heather Daniel and Shannon (Keith) Hamrick; brother, Josh Daniel of Rising Fawn; two grandchildren, Neyland Shane Daniel and Brantley Daniel; two special aunts, Janice Fuller and Nancy Andrews, and special friend, Peggy Bohannon.
Graveside service: Wednesday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Mary Ruth Trewhitt Eaves, 85, East Ridge
Mary Ruth Trewhitt Eaves of East Ridge passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at a local health care facility. She was 85.
She was born on January 8, 1925 to the late Paul and Pearl Trewhitt in Cleveland. She lived most of her life in the Chattanooga area, where she was a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church and also attended Greens Lake Road Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Bill Eaves.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Jane and Larry Clark of East Ridge; grandchildren, Les (Natasha) Clark and Carolyn (Doug) Bonner; great-grandchildren, Anna and Alex Clark and Zoe Bonner, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with James Lewis officiating. Burial: private, at Lake-wood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, July 25, from 2-4 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga at 4411 Oakwood Drive Chattanooga, Tenn., 37416. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Martha Lorene Huffman Fisher, 94, Rossville
Martha Lorene Huffman Fisher of Rossville died Friday, July 23, 2010. She was 94.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Fisher; parents, John and Addie Coulter Huffman; sisters, Lottie Crow and Lois Huffman; brother, Thomas (Tom) Huffman.
Survivors include a cousin, Linda Deese of Mooresville, N.C.
Graveside service: Sunday, July 25, at 1 p.m. in McIntyre Cemetery conducted by Dale Pettigrew. Visitation: Sat-urday, July 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Gene Garrett, Ethan Garrett, Mike Crowe, Michael Sisk, Ryan Cook and Chris Sullivan. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ruth Johnston Kile, 93, Chattanooga
Ruth Johnston Kile of Chattanooga died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in a local health care facility. He was 93.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Nora Johnston; brothers, Harris G. Johnston and Jimmy H. Johnston; sisters, Dorothy Johnston and Caroline Jones.
Survivors include her son, Richard (Susan) Kile of Hixson; granddaughter, Alicia (Gary) Pickering of Harrison; grandson, Ricky Kile of Ooltewah, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services: Sunday, July 25, at 4 p.m. at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37415 with Rev. Dan Sansbury officiating. Visitation: following the service. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rivermont Pres-byterian Church or your favorite charity. The family would like to extend a special “thanks” to Michelle Camp and the staff at the NHC in Dunlap and also to Melinda Wells and the staff of Hospice of Chattanooga for their excep-tional loving care of our mother. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Charlene Colbert Long, 72, Rock Spring
Charlene Colbert Long of Rock Spring died Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was 72.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Long.
Survivors include her daughter, Jan Stephens of Raleigh, N.C.; son, Tom Long of LaFayette; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Tuesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. conducted by Larry Parker and Rev. Ricky Studdard. Burial: McIntire Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Annie Ruth Swanson Smith, 78, LaFayette
Annie Ruth Swanson Smith of LaFayette died Wednesday, July 21, 2010. She was 78.
Survivors include one daughter and three sons.
At her request, there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Verda Ladd Waters, 85, LaFayette
Verda Ladd Waters of LaFayette died Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was 85.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Waters.
Survivors include daughters, Jimmie Denson, Bobbie Davis, Vickie McGee, Phyllis Waters and Dena Ramey; sons, Wayne, Walter and Stevie Waters; sister, Opal Penson; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. conducted by Dr. David Boyle. Burial: Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Posted Monday, July 26, 2010
Gary Michael (Mike) Brown, 68, Rock Spring
Gary Michael (Mike) Brown of Rock Spring died Saturday, July 24, 2010. He was 68.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Coulter Brown.
Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Caldwell of Lilburn; grandsons, Conner and Ethan Caldwell; brothers, Jack, Donald and David Bradford and Chris, Bobby and Rick Day; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Tuesday, July 27, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. W.C. Pence. Burial: Coulter Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Floyd Jackson, Daniel Jackson, George Turnipseed, Jay Ingram, Jerry Wallin Jr., and Jerry Wallin Sr. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Leo Strange Cash, 77, Rossville
Leo Strange Cash of Rossville died Monday, July 26, 2010, at his residence. He was 77.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and attended Shields Baptist Church in Chickamauga. Mr. Cash was a graduate of the old Lakeview High School, class of 1951. He was retired from the TVA after 30 years of service and veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Cash.
Survivors include daughters, Diana Terrell of Rossville; brother, Royce Cash of Nashville, Tenn.; grandson, Paul (Allison) Carlock of Kansas and great-grandchild, Shelby Addison Carlock of Kansas.
Funeral services: Wednesday, July 28, from 1 p.m. chapel with Rev. Bill Proctor officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Tuesday, July 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Josue Jonatan Gabriel Cummings, 35, Rock Spring
Josue Jonatan “Josh” Gabriel-Cummings of Rock Spring died Saturday, July 24, 2010, due to a motorcycle accident. He was 35.
He was born in Santa Lucia, Guatemala, and was employed by Verizon Wireless. He was a member of Elite Riders, the Colombians soccer team and Ringgold 7th Day Adventist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lon and Ruby Cummings and Cecilio Gabriel, and his uncle, Kevin Cummings.
Survivors include his loving wife, Deedra Cummings of Rock Spring; father, Ismael Cecilio Gabriel of Houston, Texas; mother, Camie (Jose) Lopez of Ringgold; children, Hannah, Kassidy and Anakin Cumming,s all of Rock Spring; siblings, Jennifer and Anthony Lopez, both of Ringgold; grandmother, Socorro Gabriel; two nieces and four nephews.
Services: Tuesday, July 27, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Cliff Vickery officiating. Burial: Keith Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, July 26, from 5-9 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday, July 27. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes-Ringgold Chapel, Ringgold.
Grady Wayne Pruett, 71, Ringgold
Grady Wayne Pruett of Ringgold died on Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was 71.
Mr. Pruett had lived in the area most of his life and was a 1957 graduate of Ringgold High School. He worked for over 30 years as a transportation supervisor for Duff Brothers/Americsource. He was always happy and was known for his ability to make others laugh and share in his happiness. He loved his family and spending time in his porch swing simply enjoying life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Eva Pruett; brother, Leon Pruett, and sister, Linda Pruett.
Survivors include his loving wife, Clara Hickey Pruett; daughters, Kathy (David) Cooke and Lynn (Paul) Craig; sons, Danny (Brenda) Hickey and Grady Pruett, Jr.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Dwain (Mary Anne) Pruett; aunt, Velma Rogers; uncle, Raymond Shelton and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Jimmy Hutto officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe.
Charles Michael Sims, 60, Chattanooga
Charles Michael Sims of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at his home. He was 60.
He was manager of Charlie’s Jewelry in Rossville for many years.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Edward Sims.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kathy Sims of Chattanooga; father, Charles Sims of Chattanooga; mother, Mary Sims of Rossville, children, Kelley Sims-Johnson of Rossville and Tiffany Rebecca Sims of Chickamauga; brother, Barney Sims of East Ridge, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services: Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m in the chapel with Bro. Jerry Pierce officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-East. Visitation: Saturday, July 24, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service Sunday, July 25. Arrangments: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, July 23, 2010
Ruby Humble Davis, 96, Chattanooga
Ruby Humble Davis of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 22, 2010 in a local health care facility. She was 96.
She was born and grew up in Valley Head, Ala., where she married David Humble Sr. For many years Ruby and David made their home in Chattanooga and Greenville, Tenn. She was a member of Valleybrook Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, David Humble Sr.; second husband, Carl Davis; daughter, Jo Ann Morrison; daughter-in-law, Sandra Humble; sisters, Mary Crabtree, Laura Rhudy and Vera Crabtree and brothers, William Blackburn and Henry Blackburn.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Sue Humble of Ringgold, Larry and Faye Humble of Seymour, Tenn., and Thomas and Mary Humble of Greenville, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a sister, Elizabeth “Boots” Mince of Ft. Payne, Ala.
Services: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25 in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald Ragon officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation: from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at Heritage Funeral Home. Pallbearers: grandsons. An online memorial is available at www.heritagefh.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice of Chattanooga or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010
Edward Brunson Buckhalter, 81, Ringgold
Edward Brunson Burkhalter of Ringgold died Wednesday, July 21, 2010. He was 81.
Mr. Burkhalter lived in the area all his life and retired from Combustion Engineering. He was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebeneezer and Nell Burkhalter; brother, Maxwell Irwin Burkhalter, and sisters Louise Perkins and Jerri Hartman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Tommie Ann Burkhalter; daughters, Michelle Vonda Ann (Matthew) Cooke, Sandy (Carl) Clayberger and Martha (Tony) Carter; several grandchildren and sister Carmen Burkhalter.
Funeral services: Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Chuck Smith officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, July 22, from 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is avail-able at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe.
Lebron Cummings, 71, Ringgold
LeBron Cummings of Ringgold died Monday, July 19, 2010, at his residence. He was 71.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was retired from Aladdin Mills. Mr. Cummings was a loving fa-ther, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a choir director for several area churches and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Mr. Cummings was the founder of 1890’s Day Jam-boree Family Gospel Night. He was well known in the gospel music industry singing with several gospel music groups including Ring Masters, New Bethel Quartet, the Depot Trio and the Cummings Family. He was a founding member of the So-Journers Trio.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Peggy Cummings and a sister, Mary Evelyn McIntosh.
Survivors include sons, Michael Cummings and David (Marlene) Cummings, all of Ringgold; daughter, Charlene Hubbard of Hermitage, Tenn.; brothers, Jackie Cummings of Tunnel Hill and Tommy Helton of Rock Spring; sisters, Willie Ruth Ivey Hammond of Indiana, Rosa Gordy of Ringgold and Connie Davis of Tunnel Hill; grandchildren, Sarah, Justin and Jordan Cummings of Ringgold, Richard Houston of Nashville, Tenn., and Dusty Chandler of Her-mitage, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Austin and Maddux Cummings and Makela Cummings.
Funeral services: Friday, July 23, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Don Self officiating. The eulogy will be presented by Renzo Wiggins. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, July 22, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. David Bosshardt, Eddie Test Medical Supply Company and North Georgia Home Care and Avalon Hospice. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Newell M. Epperson Jr., 74, Ooltewah
Newell M. Epperson Jr. of Ooltewah died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at his home. He was 74.
Mr. Epperson was a native of Chattanooga and had lived most of his life in north Georgia. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He served as the Walker County Superintendent of schools from 1972 to 1986, and was also the Educational Supervisor for Walker State Prison. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Epperson; and parents, Newell N. and Ruth Epperson.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sandra Epperson; son, Mark Epperson; two sisters, Glenda Epperson and Deborah Boehm; one aunt, Sue Dover, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Friday, July 23, at 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Paul Chambers offi-ciating. Full military honors provided by the VVA Chapter 203. Visitation: Thursday, July 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of East Tennessee at www.wishetn.wish.org. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Bertha White Hensley, 100, LaFayette
Bertha White Hensley of LaFayette died Tuesday, July 20, 2010. She was 100.
Bertha was born in Chattooga County on July 15, 1910. She was the daughter of the late Robert A. White and Fan-nie Ratliff White. She was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she served in many capacities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Hensley; son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Sally Hensley; grandson and son-in-law, Scott and John Lowe; granddaughter, Renee Lowe; sister, Margaret McAfee, and brothers, Lester White, James White, R.C. White, Farrell White, Eugene White and Daniel White.
Survivors include her daughters, Jo Hensley of LaFayette and Barbara Lowe of Acworth; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Frances Hensley of LaFayette; sister, Nancy Westbrook of Buford; brother, Earl White of Rock Spring; grandchildren, Kathy Vining, Susan Sockwell, Elizabeth Berg, Marty Hensley and Walter Hensley; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. John Teague. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visita-tion: Thursday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Dr. Duhon, the Doctors Clinic, Dr. Horton and Hutcheson Hospice for their care and support. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
John Wayne Lackey, 75, Rossville
John Wayne Lackey of Rossville died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at his home. He was 75.
He was born in Henagar, Ala., to the late Manuel and Lora Lackey. He was better known as the “Game Man” be-cause he was an electronic technician in the area for many years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Sharla Lackey of Rossville; children, Mike (Susan) Lackey of South Carolina, Gary (Yvonne) Strange of Fort Oglethorpe, Darla Stites of Chickamauga, Janet Pierce of Chickamauga and Lisa Shrum of Rossville; two brothers and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services: Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visi-tation: Thursday, July 22, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Imodine Townsel Stallings, 80, Noble community
Imodine Townsel Stallings of the Noble community died Monday, July 19, 2010. She was 80.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother and Christian neighbor (friend) of the Noble community. She was born January 22, 1930 in Crossville, Ala.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Travis Stallings; grandson, Anthony Sean Thompson; parents, Thomas M. and Plumer J. Townsel; sisters, Bonnie Mae Deadows and Jewel Lea; brothers, Johnny Townsel, Gordon Townsel and Aron Townsel.
Survivors include her children, son, William Troy (Sarah) Stallings, and daughters, Grenda Thompson and Tania (Johnny) Lea, all of LaFayette; grandsons, Terrell (Jennifer) Stallings of Dalton, Brad Thompson of LaFayette and Jake Pendergraft and Heath Pendergraft of Chattanooga; granddaughters, Miranda (Zack) Cagle and Lacie Thompson of LaFayette; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Ty Stallings of Dalton and Addison Cagle and Mason Thompson of LaFayette; sister, Norma Dell Dears of Rossville; brother, Barney Townsel of Henager, Ala.; sisters-in-law, Battie Colman, Nina Hughes and Winola Roden of Rossville; several nieces and nephews and beloved friends.
Graveside service: Thursday, July 22, at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Fred Pursley. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, July 21, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Robert Lee Tudor, 48, LaFayette
Robert Lee Tudor of LaFayette died Sunday, July 18, 2010. He was 48.
Survivors include a daughter, Jessica Tudor of LaFayette; sisters, Myra Harris of LaFayette, Kay Tudor of Chickamauga, Linda Gordy of LaFayette, Jennifer Creek of Michigan and Sherry Horton of LaFayette; brothers, Danny Tudor and Casey Tudor of LaFayette; grandchildren, Kaylee Treadaway and Asher Treadaway; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Thursday, July 22, at 7 p.m. service conducted by Rev. Bruce Suttles. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, July 21, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Brian Cameron, Pat Harris, Rex Ellison, Brandon Nicholson, Rodney VanPelt, Tim Durham, AJ Cox and Donnie Rollins. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Haze Gilchrist Carter, 92, Rossville
Haze Gilchrist Carter of Rossville died Monday, July 19, 2010, in a local health care facility. She was 92.
Born July 21, 1917 to the late Kyle and Nell Marie Gilchrist, Mrs. Carter was married in 1939 to the late Churley Carter and together they owned and operated Carter’s Restaurant in Chattanooga for many years. Their move to Section, Ala., resulted in their owning of the This-n-That Store for many years. Haze also worked for the city of Section. Following the passing of Mr. Carter in 1980, she returned to the Chattanooga area to be near her beloved family. In 2010, Mrs. Carter was recognized by NHC Ft. Oglethorpe and honored as a Rosie the Riveter for helping build war planes during World War II.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nell Marie Gilchrist, and brother, Kyle Gilchrist Jr.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews, including Joan (Virlon) Veal of Lookout Mountain, Diane (Skeeter) Williams of Rossville and Doug (Linda) Carter of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Ellen (Tiny) Carter of Rossville; many cousins and a host of friends.
Graveside services: Wednesday, July 21, at 11 a.m. at Bluff Cemetery in Section, Ala., with Rev. Ronald Ragon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to At Peace Hospice, 216-B Newton Road, Calhoun, Ga. 30701.
Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Minnie Lee Moton Powell, 95, LaFayette
Minnie Lee Moton Powell of LaFayette died Saturday, July 17, 2010, in LaFayette Health Care Center. She was 95.
She was a member of Napier Chapel A.M.E. Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William E. Powell; son, Mr. William A. Powell; parents; Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Mamie Powell Moton; three sisters; two brothers and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Louise Powell.
Survivors are her son, Mr. George O. Powell of Summerville; four grandsons, Mr. William Powell of LaFayette, Mr. Steve Johnson, Mr. Chad Powell and Mr. Darryl Powell, all of Summerville; two granddaughters, Mrs. Betsy (Wayne) Perry and Ms. Angelia Powell of Summerville; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Ruth Dixon, Mrs. Mamie Floyd of Lexington, Ky., and Mrs. Lucy Mosteller of Naples, Fla.; stepdaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Bibbs of Chattanooga; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nancy Powell of Summerville; devoted friend, Mrs. Betty Woods; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 24, at 1 p. m. from the New Bethel Christian Fellowship Church located at 4009 Round Pond Road with Michael Rainey and Ken Carson officiating. Visitation: at the church one hour before the service on Saturday, July 24. Burial: Napier Chapel Cemetery. The family expresses a special thanks to LaFayette Health Care Center. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton.
Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Harriet Marie DeFriese, 94, Cleveland
Harriet Marie DeFriese of Cleveland died Monday, July 10, 2010. She was 94.
Miss Marie was the fifth of seven children born to Milton and Harriet Lane DeFriese and a lifelong resident of the Birchwood community. A retired Hamilton County teacher, Miss Marie taught third grade at Birchwood School for most of her 36 years in the classroom. As a devoted member of Birchwood Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school for many years and was actively involved in all the music presented in the church.
She was preceded in death by her sisters Ruth and Helen and brother, Frank.
Survivors include a sister, Pauline Cantwell of Blaine, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Ruth L. DeFriese of Knoxville; nieces and nephews, Eugenia (Jim) Bond, Peggy (Doug) Sult, Charles Murrary, Joan (Carlton) Norris, Phil Cantwell and Becky (Greg) Corum; and great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at Birchwood Baptist Church conducted by David Delmott. Visitation: Wednesday, July 21, from noon until service time at the church. Burial: Birchwood Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Hugh “Spud” Willingham, 79, Ringgold
Hugh “Spud” Willingham of Ringgold died Monday, July 19, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 79.
Spud was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. Spud was retired from Combustion after over 30 years of service and most recently worked with B&B Plumbing. He loved working in his garden and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Edna Willingham, and brothers Tommy Willingham and RL Willingham.
Survivors include his daughters, Diane (David) Ownbey of Ringgold and Staci Willingham of Ringgold; grandchildren, Brooke (Kevin) Lewis, Tori (Ashley) O'Donald, Zac Ownbey and Madison Davis; great-grandchildren, Riley O'Donald and Molly Kate Lewis; brother, John Willingham of Rossville; sister, Ruth Horton of Ringgold.
Services: Wednesday, July 21, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lamar Dietz officiating. Burial: fol-lowing serive, in National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, July 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Greene and Dr. Ginther. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Posted Monday, July 19, 2010
Thomas Franklin Brown, 74, Rossville
Thomas Franklin Brown of Trion died Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was 74.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Ballenger Hadorn Brown of Trion, and brother, Cecil Eugene Brown of LaFayette.
Funeral service: Monday, July 19, at 2 p.m. conducted by Bro. David Thompson. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, July 18, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Randy, Joe, Eric and Daniel Ballenger, Randy Weaver and Jimmy Cole. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Charles Richard “Bo” Decker, 64, Essex, Md.
Charles Richard “Bo” Decker died Monday, July 12, 2010, at his residence in Essex (Baltimore), Md., while surrounded by the ones he loved and who loved him. He was 64.
Bo had worked, loved and lived in Baltimore for the past 40 years. He will be loved and missed forever.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Wanda Lee Mann Decker; his children, Stacy Boulan, Darron Pell, Charles Decker and Joseph Decker; nine grandchildren; a brother and a sister.
A private cremation was held. Arrangements: Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, Pa., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, Md., 21221.
Jason Michael Kirby, 33, Rossville
Jason Michael Kirby of Rossville passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010. He was 33.
He was a lifelong residence of the Rossville area and attended East Chattanooga Church of God. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Iraq war, where he earned many honors, and was a member of the Walker County Fire Department and the VFW.
Survivors include mother, Vicki (Tom) Layne of Rossville; father, Darrell (Pam) Kirby of North Carolina; son, Cameron; three sisters, Angi Smith, Crystal Leatherwood Moats and Misty Kirby; three brothers, Tommy Layne, Shannon Leatherwood and Mike Kirby, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Fred Smith officiating. Bur-ial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, July 18, from 12-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
Spencer Ray McLemore Sr., 74, Rossville
Spencer Ray “Smoky” McLemore Sr. of Rossville died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 74.
He had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga and Rossville area, where he was a truck driver by trade, work-ing for several lumber companies in the area. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Woody, and three brothers.
Survivors include his two sons, Spencer Ray McLemore Jr. of Rossville and Michael McLemore of Flintstone; daughter Heather Aubritton of Cave Spring; son-in-law, Steve Woody of Rossville; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be scheduled at a later date. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Ar-rangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Newell Edward Shubert Jr., 72, Rossville
Newell Edward Shubert Jr. of Rossville died Thursday, July 15, 2010. He was 72.
He was a longtime resident of the north Georgia area and was a member of Bible Way Baptist Church. He was an Air Force veteran and had retired from Combustion Engineering in 1997 after more than 31 years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Newell and Rose Shubert, and three brothers, Woodrow, Kenneth and Bobby Shubert.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Marie Shubert of Rossville; daughters, Teresa Darlene Payne and Charles Mashburn of East Ridge and Patty and Jeff Collins of Ringgold; son, Curtis Shubert of Atlanta; sisters, Joyce Hatfield of Tunnel Hill and Juanita Hickey of Knoxville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Monday, July 19, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. Vincent Estill officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, July 18, from 2-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday, July 19, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Billy Eugene Sizemore, 43, Tunnel Hill
Billy Eugene Sizemore of Tunnel Hill died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He was 43.
Survivors include his parents, Gene and Carolyn Sizemore of Ringgold; fiancée, Angela Moon of Tunnel Hill; children, Andrea Royal, Amber Southern, Ashley Royal and Russell Royal; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Sharon Loper Sizemore and Aaron and Cathy Sizemore of Ringgold; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Patricia Martin of Ringgold; special friend Wanda Ann Croft of Ringgold; grandchildren, Katrina Royal, Kyra Cox and Chloe Southern, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 17, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Dawlon Conkle officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, July 16, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at jjonesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Jones Funeral Home, Tunnel Hill.
John Robin Wright, 64, Rossville
John Robin Wright of Rossville died Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was 64.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 20, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Calvary Gardens Mausoleum. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
William Carl Sisk, 79, Rossville
William Carl Sisk of Rossville died Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was 79.
He was born in Marion County to the late William A. and Josie Sisk and had lived in the north Georgia area for the last 45 years. He was previously employed with Burns Security as a guard for more than 18 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 59 years, Mildred J. Sisk of Rossville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl L. (Linda) Sisk of Red Bank, Kenneth Sisk of Harrison and Daryel (Rhonda) Sisk of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law, Anita (Danny) Russell of Rossville; brother, Jody Sisk of Chickamauga; sisters, Marilyn Smith of South Pittsburg, Tenn., and Gladys Spangler of Jasper, Tenn.; several grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: Tuesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Bro. James Barker officiating. Visitation: Monday, July 19, after 5 p.m. and prior to leaving for the graveside on Tuesday, July 20. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Marilyn Elaine McEwen, 59, Chattanooga
Marilyn Elaine McEwen of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 15, 2010. She was 59.
She was born in Ohio but moved to Chattanooga at a young age. She attended Calvary Church Assembly of God in East Ridge, and was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Bottoms, and brother, Larry Bottoms.
Survivors include her mother, Rachel Adkins; daughter, Crystal Kukta; son, Joe Lohr; sisters, Carol Vanzant, Judy Yuko and Angie Campbell; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Monday, July 19, at the chapel. Visitation: Monday, July 19, from 1 p.m. until service time. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Posted Friday, July 16, 2010
William Alex Suttle, 57, LaFayette
Mr. William Alex Suttle of LaFayette died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at his residence. He was 57.
He was the son of the late Mr. William John Suttle Jr. and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown Suttle. He was a member of Happy Home Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his loving family, stepmother, Mrs Dorothy Suttle; brothers, Cicero Lester (Juanita) Suttle, Pat-rick Fitzgerald Suttle, William John (Mary) Suttle III, Shannon Deraci Suttle and Dexter Charles (Rebora) Suttle; sisters, Franece Jael Roberts, Meverly Michelle Harris and Mary Louise Loveless; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Saturday, July 17, at 1:00 p.m. at the Happy Home Baptist Church, LaFayette, with Rev. James Brown and other ministers officiating. Visitation: Saturday, July 17, at the church one hour before the service. Bur-ial: at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.
Cass Edward “Buddy” Johnson, 75, Rossville
Cass Edward “Buddy” Johnson of Rossville departed this life Thursday, July 15, 2010. He was 75.
He was born in Bradley County, Tenn., to the late James and Maudie Johnson. Buddy served in the U.S. Navy, re-tired from the U.S. Postal Service after 25 years of service and was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church on Ger-mantown Road.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Johnson and brother, Jack Johnson.
Survivors include his children, Karen Browning, Sandy (Roddy) Rikard, Deena (Dean) Pulver, Debbie (Bob) Hicks and Suzzi Harper; siblings, Dorothy Oaks, Clara Mae Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Opal Brown, Jimmy Johnson, Geneva “Bitsy” Johnson and Bobby Joe Johnson; grandchildren, Melissa Browning, Sherry Dalton, Scott and Chaz Rikard, Kurt and Chad Pulver, Cassie Keith, Jamie Goins, Bubba Ford and Zac, Whitney and Jay Harper; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Mark Preston Freeman, 53, Rossville
Mark Preston Freeman of Rossville died Tuesday, July 13, 2010. He was 53.
A native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, Mr. Freeman had been employed in the textile industry for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Barbara Freeman.
Survivors include his sons, Brandon and Josh Freeman of Rossville; brother, John Freeman; granddaughter, Cheyenne Freeman, and special friend, Pat Deville.
Private services will be held later. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Crime Stoppers: Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office
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According to the police report, the resident entered the vehicle on his way to work and noticed that several items had been taken, including a back pack with tools, an Android phone charger and a GPS system.
The victim told police that the vehicle was unlocked at the time of incident.
· On Monday July 26, between the hours of 10:41 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., over items with a value of $1,000 were taken from a recreational vehicle at Holiday Travel Park on Mack Smith Road in Rossville.
According the police report, the victim received a phone call while at work from the Travel Park notifying him that some electrical tools of his were found. The victim then reported to police that other tools, electrical equipment and a digital camera were taken from the vehicle.
The victim said that various items had his name etched into them, and that others have tape on them also bearing his name.
There was no forced entry reported as well as no property damage. Extra patrol has been placed on the Travel Park.
· On Monday July 26, between the hours of 3:20 a.m. and 3:24 a.m., a vehicle was broken into at Holiday Travel Park on Mack Smith Road in Rossville.
The victim stated to police, that he was lying in his camper and heard what appeared to be a vehicle door closing. After going outside to investigate, the victim noticed that the vehicle dome light was on, and that miscellaneous compact discs and Nintendo DS video games had been stolen.
The victim could not recall the names or titles of the compact discs and games taken, but did indicate that he noticed a white Oldsmobile passenger car with what a possible Tennessee tag in the campground just after realizing his vehicle had been broken into. He also indicated that the driver of the car was a white male, possibly in his forties with a short haircut.
· Between the hours of 5 p.m., on July 25 and 5 a.m. on July 26, a theft occurred from a vehicle parked at the Holiday Travel Park on Mack Smith Road in Rossville.
When the victim entered his vehicle on Monday morning July 26, he noticed that someone had stolen a Phillips portable DVD player, and a Tom Tom GPS unit.
The victim had no suspect information for police at the time the report was filed.
· On Sunday July 25, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. a vehicle was broken into at a residence at 91 Oakview Dr. in Rossville.
The victim reported that a radar detector was stolen from the vehicle, and that entry to the vehicle was obtained through an unlocked door.
The victim was unable to provide police with a serial number of the stolen item.
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