Flora “Dean” Thomas, 76, Rossville

Flora “Dean” Thomas of Rossville died Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was 76.

She was a lifelong resident of Catoosa County and member of Lakeview First Baptist Church. She spent her lifetime caring for her family including six younger siblings before having her own. God gave us all a treasure when he put her on this earth. She had a special gift of showering motherly love on everyone she met. There were no strangers to Dean, only new friends to make. She gave freely trying to help others personally as well as contributing to multiple charities. A skilled seamstress, gourmet cook, and adored wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was lost to us this day while God gained a new angel.

Survivors include and will greatly miss her, surviving husband of 56 years, Robert Thomas; son, Robert (Lynn) Thomas Jr. of Ringgold; daughter, Sharon (Johnny) Payton of Ringgold; stepson, Danny Lovett of Paducah, Ky.; sisters, Patricia Humberd of Chattanooga, Sybil Brannon of Lafayette, Wanda Smith of Deer Park, Texas, Peggy Goolsby of Groveton, Texas; grandchildren, Melanie McKenley, Andy Sellers, Brooke Thomas, Erica Thomas; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jacob and Emily McKenley, Shelby Carnes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Keith McLeod officiating. Burial: National Cemetery will be private. Visitation: Saturday, April 14 from 5-8 p.m., and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Dorothy Rae Henderson, 76, Rossville

Dorothy Rae Henderson of Rossvile died April 11, 2012. She was 76.

She was born in DeKalb County, Ala., to the late Bob and Blanche Adkins, and was a member of River of Life Church in Rossville. She retired from Hutcheson Hospital after many years of service there.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Clifton Henderson; siblings, Ila Stephens, James Adkins, Gracie McCollom, R.M. Adkins, Rochelle Steele and Mary Durham.

Survivors include her daughters, Bobbie (Bruce) Mock of East Ridge, Brenda Calhoun of Dalton, Linda Willis of East Ridge, Patti Jarrett, Nancy Brewer, both of Cleveland; sister, Norma Hartman of Rossville; grandchildren, Jason (Robin) Swaggerty, Jeremy Swaggerty, Holly (Aaron) Stanley, Lauren Thompson, Shana Calhoun; great grandchildren, Daniel, Kevin and Tyler Swaggerty, Eli and Makayla Stanley; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, April 16 at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. Rich Brock, and Allan and Terri Crider officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, April 15 after 3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers; memorial donations may be made to River of Life Church in Rossville. Arrangements by: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Shawn Andrew Estermyer Sr., 41, LaFayette

Shawn Andrew Estermyer Sr. of LaFayette died Thursday, April 12, 2012. He was 41.

He was a native of Pennsylvania, and had lived in the north Georgia area for the past 24 years. He was an employee of Mohawk Industries, where he worked for 15 years, and he attended Dogwood Valley Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his father, David Donald Estermyer Sr. and uncle Richard “Red” Estermyer.

Survivors include his wife, Pam Hibbs Estermeyer of LaFayette; mother, Emma Dawson Estermyer of Ringgold; two children, Shawn Andrew Estermyer Jr. of Dalton and Emily Grace Estermyer of Dalton; two sisters, Deb Dillinger of Ringgold and Dot Snider of Rossville; three brothers, David Estermyer II of Tunnel Hill, Ron Estermyer of Ringgold, and Jay Estermyer of Ringgold; special uncles, Tim Rook (Mary) of LaFayette and Maurice Conner (Eunice) of Eatonton; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Benny Roberts officiating. Burial: Catoosa Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, April 13 from 5-9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Carolyn Louise Broome Penson, 62, LaFayette

Carolyn Louise Broome Penson of LaFayette died Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was 62.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Penson; daughters, Tammy Wallin, Melinda Penson, Melissa Penson, and Brittany Wallin; sons, Tony Penson, and Allan Williams; sister, Wanda Parm, all of LaFayette; brothers, Harold Broome of Rock Spring, and Curtis Broome, of Trion; grandchildren Blake Wallin, Amanda Sipsy, Amber Penson, T.J. Penson, and Ashley Cameron; great grandchildren, Cloey Wallin, and Bryson Penson, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services: Friday, April 13 at 3 p.m. service conducted by Bro. David Thompson. Burial: Bryan Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, April 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Josh Nez, Corey Osburne, Justin Harriss, Adam Rhinehart, Preston Fricks, Chase Jackson, and Brandon Jackson. Honorary Pallbearers are Timmy Eaton, Fredy Ellison, and Jay Cameron. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.

Tommie Inez Hullender Swafford, 78, Rock Spring

Tommie Inez Hullender Swafford of Rock Spring died Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was 78.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Swafford; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy and husband Allen Toney of Rock Spring; sons, Bobby and wife, Dale Swafford of LaFayette; and Tony Swafford of Rock Spring, and a special family member, Bonnie Swafford Krech; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services: Friday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, service conducted by Rev. Russell Swafford. Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, April 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers: Terry Arnold, Darrin Johnson, Colby Toney, Billy Coulter, Jeremy Shields and, Jason Shields. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

James W. Miller, 64, Miamisburg, Ohio

James W. “Jimbo” Miller of Miamisburg, Ohio died Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was 64.

During the Vietnam War he served in the U. S. Army. He retired from WPAFB in 2000. He was also a member of the Minerva Lodge # 98 F&AM, the Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton; the Antioch Shrine; a life-member of West Carrollton VFW Post 3438; life-member of the DAV Chapter 9 Dayton; Miamisburg American legion Post 0165; Miamisburg Moose Lodge 1645, and he was a Kentucky Colonel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Geneva L. (Hyder) Miller; one sister, Shirley Ann Morehead; and by his father-in-law, Carl Hargis.

Survivors include his wife of the past 39 years, Debra E. (Hargis) Miller; two children, Nikki Miller and Jeff Miller; one granddaughter, Zoe Harville; mother-in-law, Louise Hargis; in-laws, Carol and Rich Cross, Paula and Mike Kyle, Pete Hargis, Kenny Morehead; nephew and nieces, Alan, Kristi, Kim and Karla Jo; his dog, Daisy; his kitty, Stella; and by extended family and many good friends.

Funeral services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Brian Cypher officiating. Burial: Dayton National Cemetery. Announced by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.



Mary Ellen Games Pierce, 83, Rossville

Mary Ellen Games Pierce of Rossville died Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She was 83.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Misison Ridge Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Fred and Mattie Emma Games; husband, William Leon Pierce and daughter, Mary Ann Waid.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Pierce-Smith and James H. Smith of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; son-in-law, Jimmie Reese Waid of Rossville; two brothers, Roy Games of Ringgold and Carl Games of Chickamauga; sister, Nellie Sue Jones of Rossville; and grandson, Joshua Ryan Waid of Rossville.

Funeral services: Wednesday. April 4 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangments by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Bobbie Hazel Veal Powell, 68, Lookout Mountain

Bobbie Hazel Veal Powell of Lookout Mountain, the West Brow community, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain. She served as a caregiver for many years and volunteered with the March of Dimes and shriners. In her spare time she loved doing needlepoint and working in her yard.

She was preceded in death by her son, Randall Veal; parents, Edgar “Monk” Veal and Viola Veal Walton; sister, Mildred “Sally” Veal, and nephew, Daniel Veal.

Survivors include her daughter, Carla Powel of Sanford, N.C.; granddaughters, Erica Geddie (Cory Strain) of Chattanooga and Vanessa (Isaac) Simpson of Cameron, N.C.; great-grandchildren, William Alexander “Liam” Simpson and Nora Grace Strain; brothers, Erttie (Shirley) and Danny Veal, both of Lookout Mountain; sister, Mary Lou Barnett of Rossville.

Graveside services: Friday, April 6 at 1 p.m. EST at Fuller Cemetery, Ider, Ala. Visitaiton: Thursday, April 5 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Charles Robertson Careathers, 74, LaFayette

Charles Robertson Careathers of LaFayette died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at his son’s home in Rossville. He was 74.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Careathers; son, Michael Careathers; sister, Gloria Careathers; and two brothers, Donald Careathers and George Careathers.

Survivors include his children, Sonya (Jerry) White, Teresa Ann Careathers; sons, Ronald Careathers of LaFayette, Lamar (Tangela) Careathers of Tenn.; sisters, Linda (Jefferson) Davis, Ella B. Clements of Chickamauga, Carrie Bell McCutchins of Summerville; brothers, Kenny Careathers, L.D. Careathers, of LaFayette; grandchildren, Darius (Ashley) Careathers, Trea Covington, Sheldon Covington, Mario Clements; aunts, uncles, three great grandchildren; a host of neices, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services: Wednesday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at the Wood Station Napier Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church with Jonathan K. Weston officiating. Burial: Napier Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: at the church one hour before the servie. An online guestbook is available at: www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

Gladys Irene Scoggins, 86, Lakeview

Gladys Irene Scoggins of the Lakeview community died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at a local health care facility. She was 86.

She lived most of her life in the Lakeview community and was a member of First Baptist Church of Ft. Oglethorpe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William O. Scoggins, Jr.; parents, Floyd and Nell Carroll; and three brothers, Clyde, Hoyt, and Jimmy Carroll.

Survivors include three children, Karen Davis of Rossville, Darrell Scoggins of Atlanta, and Gina Rounsaville of Rossville; two sisters, Mary Kate (D.L.) Norwood of Wildwood, and Ruth (Don) Henderson of Trenton; two brothers, John (Etta Mae) Carroll of Rossville and Dale (Faye) Carroll of Rock Island, Tenn.; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, April 9 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jason Thomas officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, April 9 from noon until the funeral hour at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

James Herbert Cole III, 58, Summerville

James Herbert “Herb” Cole III of Summerville died Sunday, April 8, 2012. He was 58.

He was a man of great faith and an active member of First Baptist Church of LaFayette. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed riding his Harley. He spent the majority of his career selling real estate.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Herbert Cole Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine Eddy Cole of Summerville; mother, Jean Dennis Cole of LaFayette; son, James Herbert Cole IV and wife Marla of Summerville; daughter, Jennifer Cole Shattuck and husband Jason of Ringgold; and Jessica Leigh Cole of LaFayette; sister, Debbie Cole Wells and husband Thomas of Washington, grandchildren, Cohen Shattuck, Annsleigh Cole, Lucas Cole, Andersen Fowler, Anna Phillips, and Leah Phillips, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of LaFayette. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, April 9 from 6- 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Steve Baker, Dennis Beaty, Donnie Eddy, Kenneth Jackson, Bill Loughridge, Ben Potts, Bruce Potts, and Jeff Potts. Honorary pallbearers: members of his men’s prayer group and his Sunday school class. Contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.

Betty Darlene Kelleston, 58, Fort Oglethorpe

Betty Darlene Kelleston of Fort Oglethorpe died Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was 58.

Graveside services: Tuesday, April 10 at 12:30 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, April 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Arrangements by: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Sherman Frye, 73, LaFayette

Sherman “Mickey” Frye of LaFayette died Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was 73.

He had retired from working for Walker County.

He was preceded in death by parents, Hershel Marvin, and Blanche Mae Pickard Frye; sisters, Flowette (Flo) Middleton, Betty (Joyner) Frye Williams, and Charlene Frye Hix; brothers, Marvin Hershel Frye, and Charles Frye.

Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Edith Hill Frye; daughter, Regina (Mike) Murdock, of Chickamauga; sons, Mickey Bill Frye, of LaFayette, and Michael Shane (Heather) Frye, of Ringgold; sister, Janice (Gary) O’Bryant, of LaFayette; brother, Bert (Teva) Frye, of Canton; grandchildren, Damon Murdock, Courtney Frye, step-grandchildren, Ethan Lynch, Eon Lynch, and Eriana Lynch; great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Camryn Gilliam; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services: Monday, April 9 at 2 p.m.at the funeral home. Service conducted by Rev. Jay Neal, Rev. Rick Frazier, and M.C. Tolbert. Burial: Vickery Hill Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, April 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Paul Raymond Arp, 82, Rossville

Paul Raymond Arp of Rossville died Thursday, April 5, 2012, and was reunited with his bride of 62 years, Nancy. He was 82.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga/north Georgia area and was a retired brick mason. He was a member of the Fairview Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include a son: Anthony (Pam) Arp of Rossville; 3 daughters, Deborah (John) Hutcherson of Ringgold, Carol (Roger) Kittle, and Sheila (Paul) Thompson, both of Rossville; and 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services: Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Mary and Martha's Assisted Living, and a special appreciation to Tapestry Hospice. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Fairview Church of the Nazarene, 2009 McFarland Avenue, Rossville, GA 30741. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Thomas Lloyd Corbin, 77, Fort Oglethorpe

Thomas Lloyd Corbin of LaFayette died Thursday, April 5, 2012. He was 77.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Alice Corbin; grandchildren, Christopher Green, and Houston Green.

Survivors include his daughters, Karen Tayler, and Jennifer Jackson, of Summerville; sons, Lamar Corbin, of Rock Spring, Terry Corbin, and Bill Corbin, both of LaFayette; sisters, Frances Lanier, of Fort Oglethorpe, Faye Wooten, of Chickamauga, and Cathleen Silvers, of Summerville; brothers, Ralph Corbin, George Corbin, of LaFayette, Floyd Corbin, of Rossville, and Jerry Corbin, of Summerville; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services: Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m. Service conducted by Bro. David Thompson. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, April 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Lucille Kelly Shaver, 93, Rock Spring

Lucille Kelly Shaver of Rock Spring died Monday, April 2, 2012 with family and friends at her bedside. She was 93.

She was born on March 27, 1919 in Walker County,the daughter of the late Charlie and Emma Wallin Kelly. She was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church and Alene Bell Sunday school class. She will be remembered for her generous heart, fun spirit and delicious cooking. She retired from Synthetic Industries of Chickamauga.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William David Shaver; parents Charlie and Emma Kelly; brothers J.E. Kelly, Frank Kelly, Alfred Kelly; sisters Mary Montyne Kelly and Bonnie Sims.

Survivors include her daughters, Frances Hankins and Elaine McClure (Mac) of Rock Spring, Edith Pickard of Calhoun; two sons, Russell Shaver (Lois) of Rock Spring and Ronald Shaver (Nancy) of Bowling Green, Ky.; one sister-in-law, Beatrice Strange Kelly of LaFayette; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, April 4 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, conducted by Revs. Jim Powell and Chris Hulsey. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, April 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: grandsons Mike Hankins, Jeff Hankins, Mac McClure, Nate McClure, Rusty Shaver and nephew Lebron Kelly. Honorary pallbearers: members of Alene Bell Sunday school class, deacons of Center Grove Church, Don Chandler, and Douglas Chandler. A special thanks to the caring staff of CountrysideHospice Care of LaFayette. Arrangements by: Wallis Wilbanks Funeral Home.

Lettie Sue Cochran Ware, 81, Kensington

Lettie Sue Cochran Ware of Kensington died Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was 81.

She was a lifelong residnet of Kensington and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Nay” Ware; son, Rickey and parents.

Survivors include one son, four sisters, one brother, two granddaughters, two grandsons and numerous neices and nephews.

Funeral service: Wednesday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Bro. Oscar Stapp officiating. Burial: Coulter Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, April 10 after 2 p.m. and prior to services on Wednesday. Pallbearers: Kenneth Spear, Bo Adams, Josh Smith, Micah Nave, Josh Nave and Matthew Nave. In lieu of flowers, Sue requested for love offerings to be given to the church or a local charity. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home-J. Avery Bryan Chapel.

Bernice Longo, 58, Huntley, Ill.

Bernice “Pat” Longo of Huntley, Ill. died on Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was 58.

She was a lifelong resident of Chicago, and was of the Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael Longo.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Chance and Katrina Longo of East Ridge, Tenn.; grandson, James Joseph Longo; two sisters, Edith Winnicki and Mary Scacchetti and brother, Peter Winnicki.

Memorial services: Friday, April 13 from 5-8 p.m. at the Sax-Piedemann Funeral Home. Burial: Eden Memorial Park. Arrangements by: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Shirley Hickman, 75

Chattanooga

Shirley Hickman of Chattanooga died Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was 73.

Private services will be held at a later date. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Shirley Jean Hartline, 71, Flintstone

Shriley Jean Hartline of Flintstone died Monday, April 9, 2012. She was 71.

She was born in Marion County, Tenn., to the late Robert and Helen McDougal Sr., and had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life. She was a member of the Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ and enjoyed reading, flowers, yard sales and antiques and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Fred Hartline; sister, Patsy Durham and great granddaughter, Hailey Michelle Dean.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Donna and James H. Greathouse of Flintstone and Linda Gail Massey of Fort Payne, Ala.; sons, Donald “Junior” Hartline of Flintstone and James Aaron Hartline of Chickamauga; two brothers, James Robert McDougal Jr. and Billy Joe McDougal, both of Suck Creek Mountain, Tenn.; sister, Mary June Baker of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private and there will be not visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Mary Edith Wallin, 73, Tunnel Hill

Mary Edith Wallin of Tunnel Hill died Monday, April 9, 2012. She was 73.

She was born in Catoosa County to the late W.B. and Abbie Wright. She retired from Beaulie of America after many years of service. She was a member of Lakeshore Park Baptist Church in Dalton.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Rosie Chasteen, Viola Edgeman, Louise Guidry, Bessie Payne and Jessie Wright.

Survivors include her loving spouse, Billy Wayne Wallin Sr. of Tunnel Hill; children, Tennie Elaine Wallin (James) Helmes of Ringgold, Billy Wayne (Janice Elaine) Wallin Jr. of Tunnel Hill; brothers, W.B. Wright, Jr. of Tunnel Hill, Avery Wright of Dalton; grandchildren, Whitney Brynn Nabell, Abbie Elaine Helmes, Carlie Daye EdithAnne Wallin; great-grandchildren, Paytion Worley, Parker Nabell; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral servies: Friday, April 13 at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis W. Chasteen officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, April 11 from 4-9 p.m., all day Thursday, and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Homes-Ringgold Chapel.

Leona Falker, 81, Rossville

Leona Falker of Rossville died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at a local hospital. She was 81.

She was a native of the Tonawanda Reservation in Basom, N.Y. and had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area for over 25 years. Her passion in life were her family, traveling and attending Native American Powwows.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include her daughter, Ellen Johnson of Rossville; brother, Burnett Black of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Esther Sundown of Basom, N.Y. and Jean Stanley of Trenton, Ohio; adopted sister, Montina Jonathon of Basom, N.Y.; adopted brothers, Kyle Dowdy of Allegheny Indian Reservation and Edward Sherrill, son of Danil and Theresa Tramper, all of Cherokee, N.C.; four grandchildren, Julann Johnson, Jeff (Melissa) Johnson, Kevin Johnson and Wendy (Jacob) Fawcett; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Burial: Basom, N.Y., at a later date on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. Visitation: Wednesday, April 11 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements by: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Mildred Christian Chapman, 96, Rossville

Mildred Christian Chapman of Rossville died April 5, 2012. She was 96.

She was born Oct. 14, 1915, when horses and buggies were the principle mode of transportation, farming was the primary occupation, Woodrow Wilson was president, and, if you were lucky enough to have a car, gasoline was 20 cents a gallon. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Watson Christian Sr. and Gladys Thorne Christian, and the sister of Audrey Christian Brown and the late Thomas Watson Christian Jr.

She was the wife of the late James Ernest Chapman, a local businessman and one of the founders of the Capital Bank in Fort Oglethorpe. She always said her “greatest honor in life was being his wife.” She was raised on a farm on Dietz Road in Catoosa County, and every morning before going to high school, she milked cows. Her grandfather, John Wesley Christian, was her first teacher when she entered “grammar” school.

She graduated from Ringgold High School in 1932, attended Young Harris College for a year, and began her teaching career at age 18. She would eventually go on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee and her masters from the University of Chattanooga (now UTC), graduating cum laude. Her career in education spanned more than 42 years as a teacher and administrator. She taught at Westside, Lakeview, South Rossville, and East Brainerd Elementary Schools. In 1959, she was appointed to the Reading Center at the University of Chattanooga. She was one of the founders of the Tennessee Reading Association, and the local chapter was named in her honor, the “Mildred Chapman Chattanooga Area Council of the International Reading Association.”

She went on to hold various administrative positions – director of elementary guidance and chief school psychologist, supervisor of instruction, director of elementary education, and director of support services. She conducted reading workshops for teachers in Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) and, in 2003, received the “Honor of the Rose” for her many years of dedicated service to education.

She was a member of Lakeview First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for over 50 years and was a member and teacher of the TEL class. In retirement, she did taxes for senior citizens, loved to shop, attended professional meetings, decorated her home, maintained her yard, prepared her Sunday school lessons, and visited with her grandchildren in Florida. She often joked by saying, “Can you imagine I was president of the Beverly Hills Garden Club but could not grow anything.” Friends often remarked she was always dressed up, “even wearing hat and gloves to the mailbox or to take out the garbage.”

Her fourth grade class of 1946 sent flowers to her 90th birthday party. Hulett Siniard never failed to send her roses on her birthday. Kathy Liner donated every Monday to be her friend and companion, and Linda Mikel was her beloved hairdresser. She wanted to thank Bess, Katie, Brenda, and Doris for their care and concern as well as Glinda and Margrett for their care in her final days. She also wanted to thank her many friends in DKG and her church family for their support and concern in her last years of life.

Survivors include her son James Richard (Pat) Chapman; sister, Audrey (Lloyd) Christian Brown, Barbara Chapman Wood (mother of her grandchildren); two grandchildren, Angela Chapman and Michael R. Chapman; four great-grandchildren (James H, Brenna, Joshua, and Michaela), niece Christie (Gary) Brown Cundiff, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, April 9 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Max Parrish, Leroy Spinks, and Rev. Patrick Cooper. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Sunday, April 8 12-3 and 6-8 p.m., and Monday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Christopher Carson McCurry, infant, Rossville

Christopher Carson McCurry, infant child, died Thursday April 5, 2012.

The Lord decided that on this day he needed this precious angel to return to heaven. He only got to make a short appearance here on earth, but he will be forever loved and missed.

Survivors include his mommy Christy Harding; brother Chace Harding of Rossville; grandparents Chris and Kelly McCurry of Rossville, Barbara Harding of Hogansville; aunts and uncles, Jennifer and Kyle Thompson of LaGrange, Kelly Harding of Hogansville; Dusty and Cody Hayes of Rossville; great-grandparents, Ricky and Bessie Hudgins of LaGrange and Eleanor and the late John Crowder of Valley, Ala.

Graveside services: Tuesday April 10 at noon at Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Visitation: at the cemetery. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory Battlefield Parkway.



Janice Mares, 77, Fort Oglethorpe

Janice I. Hopkins Mares of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 on her 57th wedding anniversary, after an illness with cancer. She was 77.

She was a native of Bellwood, Penn., and the daughter of the late Gerald and Bertha Mae Hopkins. She was loved by many and touched many lives as well. Her interest were many: teaching the Bible to children, reading and teaching the Bible, witnessing for the Lord, volunteering at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home on Lee Highway, having daily devotions with her husband, Jose, praying for her children and those in need.

Her favorite verse was 3 John, verse 4, and she loved to sing Psalms 48:1-2 and “Jesus Loves Me.” She was an active member of Ridgedale Baptist Church, where she was the teacher of the fourth grade Sunday school class, working with VBS and member of the Promised class, which she loved dearly. She also served with her husband, Jose, as a missionary in the countries of Nicagura, Costa Rica and El Salvador. Together they also served as house parents for the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home in Cleveland, Tenn. She was very proud and loved her country and served with the Women’s Army Corps.

Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Jose; five children, Denna Mae Kester of Chattanooga, Brian Douglas Jose Mares and wife, Beth, of Ringgold, Deborah Ann Darling and husband, Phillip of East Ridge, Tenn., Dennis Paul Mares and wife, Christy, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Elizabeth Rachel Hobbs of Atlanta; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Burton Hopkins and Dennis Hopkins, both of Bellwood, Penn., and Greg Scott of Dunkinsville, Penn.

Funeral Services: Friday, April 6, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Bill Owens officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, April 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga is due a special thank you for their excellent care and compassion that they rendered to Janice Mares. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, Chattanooga Campus, 6623 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421, to help the children that she loved so much. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

William Franklin “Bill” Morrisette Jr., 67, Rock Spring

William Franklin “Bill” Morrisette Jr., of Rock Spring died Wednesday, April 4, 2012. He was 67.

He was born in La Mesa, Calif., and had lived the past 24 years in the north Georgia area. He attended the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Chickamauga and was a brick mason and proud owner of Morrisette Masonry for many years. He started brick masonry at the age of 13 and was a master at his trade. He won several block and bricklaying competitions through the years, including two years as World’s Top Craftsman at the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 in Las Vegas. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Cordelia “Johnnie” Morrisette and Brenda Sue Eoff.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of more than 50 years, Shelva Morrisette; father, William Morrisette Sr., both of Rock Spring; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherrie (Robert) Flores of Fort Oglethorpe, Michelle (Alfredo) Garcia of Ringgold, Shawntell Morrisette of Chattanooga and Michaelann (Bill) Holtzclaw of Rock Spring; three brothers, James Smith of Witchita Falls, Texas, Robert “Bobby” Morrisette of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Johnny Ray Morrisette of Orange, Calif.; sister, Dana Hindson of Palm Desert, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Lauren, Flores, Ashley and Jordan Garcia, Jacob Morrisette, Joshua Cooper, Baileyann Morrisette and Brandon Holtzclaw; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: Monday, April 9, at noon at the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Chickamauga with Joey Kelly officating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Saturday, April 7, after 1 p.m., all day Sunday, April 8 and prior to the services on Monday, April 9. Condolences may be sent at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Thomas Lloyd Corbin, 77, LaFayette

Thomas Lloyd Corbin of LaFayette died Thursday, April 5, 2012. He was 77.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Alice Corbin and grandchildren, Christopher Green and Houston Green.

Survivors include his daughters, Karen Tayler and Jennifer Jackson of Summerville; sons, Lamar Corbin of Rock Spring, Terry Corbin and Bill Corbin, both of LaFayette; sisters, Frances Lanier of Fort Oglethorpe, Faye Wooten of Chickamauga and Cathleen Silvers of Summerville; brothers, Ralph Corbin, George Corbin both of LaFayette, Floyd Corbin of Rossville and Jerry Corbin of Summerville; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: Saturday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Bro. David Thompson officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Friday, April 6, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.



Jessie Ann Plott Shields, 95, Ringgold

Jessie Ann Plott Shields of Ringgold died Tuesday, March 3, 2012. She was 95.

A lifelong resident of the Catoosa County area, she was of the Church of God faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Shields; parents, Taylor and Martha Quenn Plott; and daughter, Barbara Parridgen.

Survivors include her five children, Kenneth Caylor of Detroit, Michigan, Bonnie Dawson of Detroit, Melburn Shields of Ringgold, David Shields of Ringgold and Sharon Winters of Dalton; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: Friday, April 6, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Joe Sellers officiating. Burial: Lee’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, April 5, from 2-9 p.m. and Friday, April 6, prior to the services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Mary Alice Bolden Coffee, 76, Ringgold

Mary Alice Bolden Coffee of Ringgold died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, She was 76.

A lifelong resident of the Mount Vernon community, she was a retired employee of Souther Auto Body Supply and was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Jewel and Edith Payne Bolden.

Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Bryant Haws of Cohutta, and Myra and Joey Brown of Chickamauga; son and daughter-in-law, David and Shelly Coffee of Ringgold; sister, Jean Housley of Apison, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Jason, Ashley, and Jared Haws all of Cohutta and Jacob Haws and wife Collete of American Fork, Utah; Laura and Julia Brown of Chickamauga and Lucas and Casey Coffee of Ringgold.

Graveside services: Friday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be sent at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.



Mary Ellen Games Pierce, 83, Rossville

Mary Ellen Games Pierce of Rossville died Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She was 83.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Fred and Mattie Emma Games; husband, William Leon Pierce; and daughter, Mary Ann Waid.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Pierce-Smith (James H. Smith) of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; son-in-law, Jimmie Reese Waid of Rossville; two brothers, Roy Games of Ringgold and Carl Games of Chickamauga; sister, Nellie Sue Jones of Rossville; and grandson, Joshua Ryan Waid of Rossville.

Funeral services: Wednesday, April 4, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Burial: Tennesee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, April 3, from 2-8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 4, prior to the services at the funeral home. Arrangements by W.L.Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Paul Fred “RIP” Bohanon, 85, Rossville

Paul Fred “RIP” Bohanon of Rossville died Friday, March 30, 2012. He was 85.

He was born in Chickamauga to the late Frank and Olah Bohanon and served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was owner/operator of Bohanon Auto Parts. Fred was a member of Elizabeth Lee Methodist Church in Chickamauga.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mayre Lou Boddy Bohanon; brothers, Jerry “Butch,” Don, and Felix Bohanon.

Survivors include his children, Paula Guest of Rossville, Starr Thomison, Randy Bohanon, Donald Bohanon all of Chickamauga; brother, Bob Frank Bohanon of Chickamauga; sister, Doris Bryant of Atlanta; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Tuesday, April 3, at 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, April 2, after 6 p.m.and prior to the service on Tuesday, April 3, at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Heritage Health Care for their love and care of their father for the last nine years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heritage Health Care, 1067 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia 30742.

Rhonda Whaley Lawson, 51, Trenton

Rhonda Whaley Lawson of Trenton died Friday, March 30, 2012. She was 51.

Survivors include her mother, Ruth Money of Trenton; daughters, Amanda Stinnett of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Karen Whaley of Chattanooga, Kelia Lawson also of Chattanooga; son, Jonathan Whaley of Rock Spring; sister, Regina Burgess of Trenton; brothers, Kevin Smith of Trenton and Levi Whaley of Rock Spring; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral Services: Tuesday, April 3, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Lowell Cantrell officiating. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, April 2, from 6-9 p.m. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Martha Quinn Dunn, 71, Rock Spring

Martha Quinn Dunn of Rock Spring died Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was 71.

She was an active member of Center Grove Baptist Church where she worked with the AWANA program, social kitchen commitee, ladies quilting group. She never hesitated to lend a hand with any program or group. She loved going with the youth group on their annual youth retreat. She also worked in the nursery as often as possible, taking care of her “adopted grandchildren.”

She graduated from the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing in 1962. She began her nursing career at Tri-County Hospital. She was instrumental in the opening of Park Side Nursing Home in 1989. Her main focus in nursing was caring for the eldery. She was not your average administrator; she was the first one to leave the office and work out on the floor any time there was a need. Her love and compassion for those who could no longer care for themselves will never be forgotten. She loved her employees as they were her extended family. After retirement from Park Side, she worked at Shepherd Hills Health Care, where she continued her legacy of caring for the elderly. She also taught at NWTC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Dunn; parents, Cecil and Adella Quinn; brother, Sherman (Bud) Quinn; and granddaughter, Allison Raulston.

Survivors include her son, Charles S. Dunn III of Rock Spring; other children, Kim (Howell) Scott of LaFayette and Karen (Dan) Raulston of Rock Spring; and grandchildren, Jessica Scott, Joseph (Marianne) Scott and Sue Ellen Raulston (Waylon) Hasty.

Funeral Services: Monday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Hulsey and Rev. Jim Powell officiating. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, April 1, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home and Monday, April 2, from noon until the time of service at the church. Pallbearers are Dan Raulston, Terry Tracy, Kevin Denny, Jason Bowman, Rex Knight and Howell Scott. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Passmore and Michael Passmore. Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Jonathan David Tinker, 22, Ringgold

Jonathan David Tinker of Ringgold died Saturday, March 31, 2012. He was 22.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Ringgold and was a member of the Wood Station United Methodist Church. He was employed with the Beacon Remodling.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bettye Tinker and grandfather, Steve Sweet.

Survivors include his father David Tinker of Ringgold; mother, Jenni (Johnny Ingram) Sweet of Dalton; daughter, Lilyian Tinker of Ringgold; sister, Emily Tinker of Ringgold; grandmother, Elaine and Gary Jeffers of Ringgold; and grandfather, Carl and (Elaine) Tinker of Ringgold and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services: Wednesday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Deon Phillips, Ben Andrews and Rev. John Purrington officiating. Burial: Wood Station Cemetary. Visitation: Tuesday, April 3, from 3-8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 4, after 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Sarah Boswell Carter, 85, Chattanooga

Sarah Boswell Carter of Chattanooga died on Sunday, April 1, 2012. She was 85.

She was born in Mayland, Tenn., to the late E. Dewey Boswell and Mae Cothran Boswell. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and the Barnabas Sunday school class. She retired from Mar Mode Hosiery Mill after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #359, Sunnyside Chapter and the P.A.C.E. Program.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Carter; son, Jim F. Carter; and grandson, Charles Wayne Carter.

Survivors include her son, Warren (Geneva) Carter; daughter, Mary Ellen Carter; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, April 4, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, April 3, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Chattanooga.

James William Goldsmith, 76, Ringgold

James William Goldsmith of Ringgold, died Sunday, April 1, 2012. He was 76.

He had lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. He was a Navy veteran and was previously employed with Jay’s Sign Shop for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Nellie Goldsmith and two brothers, Joseph Goldsmith and Gary Goldsmith.

Survivors include his daughters, Tina McCurry of Rock Spring, Toni Wilson of Michigan, Terry Goldsmith of East Ridge, Tennessee and Laura Goldsmith of Miami, Florida; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Marty (Carol) Goldsmith and Willie “Bill” (Becky) Goldsmith all of Ringgold; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred Benefield of Ringgold, Patricia Tilley of Rossville, Debbie (Larry) Evans of Rock Spring and Bonnie (Tommy) Elkins of Ringgold; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: Thursday, April 5, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, April 3, after 4 p.m., all day Wednesday, April 4, and Thursday, April 5, prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Virginia Catherine Hamby, 86, LaFayette

Virginia Catherine Hamby of LaFayette died April 1, 2012, at a Chattanooga health care facility. She was 86.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and cherished great-grandmother. She lived all of her life in the north Georgia area. She was an active member of the former Evangelical Methodist Church and was a member of LaFayette First Baptist. She and her late husband enjoyed their many trips with the First Baptist travel group.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Herral Hamby; parents, William Lee Green and May Elizabeth Bowen Green; brothers and sisters, Rev. Gordon Green, Albert Green, Viola Rhinehart, Maggie Pickard, Randolph Lee Green and Earl Green.

Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Livingood, and son-in-law Richard Livingood, of Ooltewah, Tennessee; son, Michael Hamby and daughter-in-law, Polly Hamby of Hixson, Tennessee; grandsons, Eric Livingood, Brent Livingood, Kevin Livingood, Alex Hamby, Ben Hamby, Catherine Marie Hamby, and Bo Hamby; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service: Thursday, April 5, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Billy Jacks officiating. Visitation: Thursday, April 5, from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Tyner United Methodist Church Care Bears at 6805 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421 or Alzheimer’s Association at 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 22, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.

Lyle Eugene Burnham, 70, Rossville

Lyle Eugene Burnham of Rossville died Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was 70.

He was born to the late Elden and Irma Burnham on November 11, 1941, in Idaho. He was a retired truck driver with North Georgia Textile and he enjoyed boating and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kay Burnham of Rossville; sons, Lyle Burnham of Las Vegas, Miles (Mechelle) Burnham of Rossville, Robert (Mary) Burnham of New York, Allen (Danielle) Burnham of Rossville, and Randall (Jennifer) Burnham of Alabama; sisters, Lucille Dodson of Oklahoma, Renee Dykes of Rossville and Coleen Ragsdale of Illinois; brothers, Elden Burnham of Nevada and Wesley Burnham of Rossville; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: Friday, April 6 at the funeral home with Cliff Roth officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, April 4, from 5-9 p.m., all day Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 6, prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.