Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Douglas BeVille
Hamilton County
Douglas Rider BeVille Jr., died quietly at the Alexian Brothers Valley Residence, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.BeVille was born on March 22, 1930 to Dora Cornes and Douglas Rider BeVille Sr. in Chattanooga.He is survived by his wife, Barbara Moss BeVille; and his three children, Douglas Rider BeVille III, Amy Susanne BeVille and Laura Ann BeVille; his grandchildren, Sally (Lance) Hunter, Susan (Chris) Forker, Chris (Annie) Elder, Becky Elder (Josh Warren), John BeVille and Barbara BeVille. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Isaac and Owen Hunter, Aila and Clementine Elder. BeVille was also a stepfather to Debbie Finley and Jamie Finley, and a stepgrandfather to Summer Finley, Chase Cunningham (Jessica), Finley Wright (Stephen), and Matt Cunningham (deceased).In 1949 BeVille graduated from the McCallie school, where he was a Golden Gloves boxer. He was a member of the McCallie Glee Club and sang with Chattanooga Opera. He then attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a major in Business Administration. While in school he served as vice president of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and president of the Fraternity Relations Board.BeVille served the Chattanooga community in many capacities: president of the Board, Chattanooga Boys Choir; member, Chattanooga Roundtable of Christians and Jews; president, Life Underwriters of Chattanooga. He was on the board of the Big Brothers Association of Chattanooga as well as being a Big Brother. BeVille served as director of the Family Camp Board of the YMCA, Camp Ocoee. He attended the first Family Camp, which was held in the late 1930s, with his parents and other members of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and First Centenary Methodist Church. BeVille taught the High School Sunday School Class at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where over 70 young people would gather on Sunday mornings. He enjoyed golf and was an avid boater.After BeVille retired as General Agent for John Hancock Life Insurance in Chattanooga, he and his wife, Barbara, moved to Panama City, Fla., where he became a member of the Dominque Youx Krewe and was chosen King in 1993. He was also a member of BayPoint Yacht and Country Club; he also presided at the annual Easter Sunrise Service at the BayPoint Resort.Services will be held at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 650 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Guests are invited to visit with the family following the service in the church parlor.Donations may be made to the YMCA Camp Ocoee, 111 YMCA Drive, Ocoee, TN 37761.Share your memories on line at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Bennie Melton
In Memory
Bennie William Melton, Jr.Aug. 25, 1966 - Feb. 23, 2011Bennie, theres not a day that goes by that we dont think of you. We love you.Your Mom, Dad, Daughter, Sons and Sisters
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Wanda Bird
Hamilton County
Wanda Rae Bird, 63, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.She was preceded in death by her father, LuVerne Huettl.Wanda was born in North Dakota and has been a longtime resident of Ooltewah. She retired from the United States Postal Service.She served for decades as a member of the parish at St. Stephen Catholic Church.Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Stan Bird, retired from Combustion Engineering; three children, Connie Bird, Florida, Cathy (Jay) Warren, Hixson, Randy Bird, Boston, Mass.; mother, Lorraine Huettl; seven siblings, LuVerne Huettl, Patricia Burckhard, Alice Zeiszler, Tom Huettl, Jeri Saenz, Daniel Huettl, Nina Huettl and several nieces and nephews.A funeral Mass will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at St. Stephen Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Diaz officiating.Burial will be held in Chattanooga National Cemetery at a later date.The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Marjorie Cargle
Hamilton County
Marjorie Antoniette Cargle, 56, departed this life on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.She was born June 27, 1955 in Chattanooga to Florence Coleman and James Wright,She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Florence Coleman; son, Glenn (Trenn) Scruggs; daughter, Tonya Cargle (Darrius); grandchildren, Jeffery Ball; Anue Character, Tavaris Character, Jalen Scruggs; sisters, Barbara Dave, Ann (Michael) Robinson, Pastor Sharon McWhorter; brother, Robert (Linda) Coleman; uncle, Mitchell (Gladys) Wright; aunt, Addie Hurt; host of many friends.Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Community Baptist Church with Pastor Gerald Penn, Pastor Sharon McWhorter and Minister Michael Robinson, officiating. Interment in Highland Memorial Gardens.There will be no public viewing.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Ralph Craig
Hamilton County
Jr.Ralph "Arf" Garver Craig Jr., 64, of Chattanooga, a husband, a father, a poppity-pop and a friend was lost on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.Ralph was born in New York and attended Kent State. He owned Wen Marketing and was a member of Chattanooga Golf and Country Club.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Dorothy Craig.Ralph is survived by his wife, Linda; three children, Mike Craig and wife, Christine, Jeff Craig and wife, Betsy and Katy Moore and husband, Keith, all of Chattanooga; six grandchildren, Lauren, Alex, Ben, Ella, Hannah and Caroline; sister, Catherine Blake.The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the North Chapel.A Celebration of Life Service for Ralph will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the North Chapel.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Tee of Chattanooga, 2453 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.comArrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Boyd Crowe
Hamilton County
Virgil Boyd Crowe, 98, of Red Bank, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.A native of Meigs and Rhea Counties, he had resided in Red Bank since 1951. He retired from DuPont after 28 years of service. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Red Bank Baptist Church. He also attended Mountain Creek Church of Christ. He was a member of the Red Bank Masonic Lodge. Boyd was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. "Will" Crowe and Louella Barger Crowe; and his first wife, Una Ray Crowe; brothers, Marion, Charlie, Walter and Claude Crowe; sisters, Imogene Thurman and Willie Mae LeQuire; and stepson, Mike Patterson.Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Patterson Crowe; daughters, Bettye Smith, of Soddy-Daisy and Marcia (Chester) Black, of Harrison; stepdaughter, Brenda Patterson, of Ooltewah; brother, Ray (Frances) Crowe, of Soddy-Daisy; sister, Gail Roddy, of Toledo, Ohio. "PaPa" will be dearly missed by grandchildren, Bobby Smith, of Nashville, Kim Ford, of Chattanooga, Jim (Celeste) Black, of Fayetteville, Tenn., and Debbie (Nick) Rose, of Hendersonville, Tenn.; stepgrandchildren, Carmen (Billy) Hankins, of East Ridge and Shannon Patterson, of Ooltewah; nine great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the staff of Life Care Center of Hixson for their compassionate care of their loved one.Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Coulter Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, with Minister Jim Black and Associate Pastor Bert Jones officiating.Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace. Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Jackie Fowler
Hamilton County
Edwin "Jackie" Fowler, 70, of East Ridge, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 23, in the South Crest Chapel. Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Pat Hobbs
Hamilton County
Patricia Sue "Pat" Hobbs, 76, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.She was a native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga, born Feb. 12, 1936, to the late Burl and Emma Sanders.Mrs. Hobbs, a 1955 Red Bank High School graduate attended White Oak Baptist Church and was retired from Chattanooga Neurology after many years of service. She was a member of Betsy Ross Order of the Eastern Star.Pat was the widow of the late Ray C. Hobbs, a former Chattanooga radio announcer for WDOD. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters, Ora Layne, Albert Sanders, Mary Etta Bryant, Burl Sanders Jr. and Virginia Sanders.Survivors include her children, Renee (Cliff) Brasher, Tonya (Jimmy) Green, of Chattanooga and Monty Hobbs, of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Stephen Brasher, Brian Brasher, Kevin Brasher, and Ashley Davidson; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Shelbie Brasher and Peyton Davidson; sisters, Beatrice Fairbanks, of Orlando, Fla.; Mildred Bradley, and Lillie Mae Wheeler, of Chattanooga; brothers, Lloyd (Nell) Sanders and Harold (Joyce) Sanders, both of Chattanooga; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be noon today in the East Brainerd Chapel with Dr. Tony Wilson officiating.Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from from 11 a.m. noon at the funeral home today.Memorial contributions may be made to Blood Assurance in Pats memory.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Laura Livingston
Hamilton County
Laura Russell Livingston passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at age 96.Her husband, Malcolm R. Livingston, had passed away in 2001. They arrived from Charlotte, N.C. in 1991 to join daughter, Jean Hawkins. Laura was a member of the Nancy Ward Chapter of the DAR in Chattanooga and St. Alban's Episcopal Church. She had been president of the Charlotte Music Club and an Honorary Life Member of the Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum. Laura was an active member of the Senior Scholars of Charlotte for many years. She was a lady of great faith in her Lord and prayed continuously for all of her family and friends. Her piano playing was legendary. She and Malcolm wrote a musical play called "Michels Hot Sauce" including music and words to 40 songs. Via her piano playing, she ministered to many people, even during the last week of her life.Survivors include her daughters, Laura Hoopes (Mike) and Jean Hawkins (Steve); grandchildren, Lyle Mays, Heather Hoopes, Katie Watts (Jon) and Susan Whitacre (Brian); three great-grandchildren; three nieces and a nephew.A memorial service will be held on 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga with visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Kevin Martin
Hamilton County
Kevin Martin, 41, of Hixson, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2012, in a local hospital.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Martin and Arney and Pauline Choate.Survivors are his sons, Dillon and Brian Martin; father, Lamar Martin; mother, Brenda Martin; and brother, Reece Martin.Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today with graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday at Chattanooga Memorial Park.Please visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Patricia Morgan
Hamilton County
Patricia Dianne Morgan, 63, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family.Patricia was retired from Bellsouth/ATT and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Al Miller officiating.Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery with Dustin Morgan, Caleb Friddell, Ron Priddy, Travis Alexander, and Phillip Collins serving as pallbearers.The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Ruth Parker
Hamilton County
Ruth Parker, 97, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Hyram H. and Wilma Mae McAlister Parker; and one brother.There will be no visitation at the funeral home.Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Greenwood Cemetery, 1954 Greenwood Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406, with Father Buckley Robbins officiating.The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Saint Barnabas for the love and care given to Ruth Parker.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Barnabas Nursing Home, 950 Siskin Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37403.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.comArrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Karin Pell
Hamilton County
Janet Karin Pell, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at a local hospital.She was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Pell Sr.; brother, Robert C. Pell Jr.; grandmothers, Reita Wilkerson and Lala Scoggins; grandfathers, Grover Camp and Charles Pell.Karin was a graduate of Tyner High School and a longtime member of Silverdale Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Charles and Reita "Joyce" Kelley, Chattanooga; and aunts, Ruth (Robert) Black, Vivian (Jay) McFalls, Jeannette Sayre and Janice Wade.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Silverdale Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Christian Smith officiating. Entombment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Hixson.The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
June Penney
Hamilton County
June Elizabeth Penney, 82, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.Services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 23, 2012, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Kelly Selby officiating.Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Peggy Smith
Hamilton County
Peggy Marie Smith, 86, a lifelong resident of East Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.Mrs. Smith was born in Chattanooga, was a very loving and devoted mother and homemaker, and a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Edith Harris.Surviving are her husband of 69 years, William V. Smith; son, William (Patricia) Smith of Knoxville.Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 23, 2012, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Walter Smith
Hamilton County
Walter Louis "Smitty" Smith, 67, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at a local hospital.He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed with Wheland Foundry.He was preceded in death by his parents William and Hattie Smith; brothers, Jamie, Authur Lee, William Jr. and Luther Smith; sisters, Minnie Ruth Johnson, Mattie Woods and Mary Russell.Survivors include his wife, Lillie Mae Smith; sons, Cedric (Suanja) Smith and Adrian Smith; daughters, Cassandra Smith, Leslie Smith, Christiana Smith and Alanna Smith; grandchildren, Keosha, Breosha, Avianna, Ryhanna, Imani, Caleb and Shaquela; sister, Josephine Davidson; brothers, Durand Smith, Melvin Smith and Joseph (Katie) Smith.Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 in the chapel with Pastor Kevin Adams officiating.Interment in National Cemetery.The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Betty Thomas
Hamilton County
Betty "Mac" Thomas, 84, left this world on a beautiful sunny day in her beloved Chattanooga, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, after a short stay in the hospital.Born on July 17, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, Betty moved to Chattanooga in 1947.Betty is survived by a niece, Mary Frances Darne, of Arlington, Va.; a nephew, William Zimmerman, of Albuquerque, N.M.; and several grandnieces and nephews. Also surviving are stepdaughters, Ruth Sutherland, of Shakopee, Minn., Robin Avery, of Nashville and Roberta Petricek, of Wellsburg, W.Va.; grandchildren H. David Jones, of Shakopee, Minn., Marcy Jill Avery, of San Anselmo, Calif., Mitchell Lee Thomas, of Warner Robins, Ga.; and several great-grandchildren.As Mrs. Thomas requested cremation, the family would love to welcome you at the visitation this Friday, Feb. 24, at Chattanooga Funeral Homes North Chapel from 10 a.m. to noon. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations to their favorite Chattanooga charity be made in her honor.Share your memories on line at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Gary Wilson
Hamilton County
Gary Ray Wilson, 54, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, after fighting a long battle with cancer.He was predeceased by his father, Albert Wilson.Survivors include his daughter, Haven; mother, Betty; brother, Jimmy Sr.; sister, Sherri; nephew, Jimmy Jr.; nieces, Angel and Misty; cousin, Vicki; and grandchildren, Austin, Paige and Davon.Gary was loved by all who knew him especially his family and special friend, Tammy.A private service will be conducted at a later date by Pastor James Blackmon.Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Joseph Wolfe
Hamilton County
Joseph B. Wolfe, 80, of Hixson, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.Joseph was born in Valley Park, Mo., and was a longtime resident of the Hixson area. He was a graduate of Hixson High School and played on their first football team. He was a former pilot with civil Air Patrol. Joseph retired from DuPont Corporation after 34 years of service. He was a member and usher at Hixson United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Carrie Wolfe; and son, Joseph Tracy Wolfe.Joseph is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mildred Barker Wolfe; daughter, Karen Lieberum and her husband, Larry; two grandchildren, Kevin and Katy Lieberum; brother, Thomas Wolfe and his wife, Patsy; several nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends.The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the North Chapel.Services for Joseph will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the North Chapel with Reverend Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Charles Amerman
Tennessee
ENGLEWOOD Charles D. Amerman, 61, passed away at his residence on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.There will be no services held at this time.You can however share your condolences with his family via his memorial page at www.companionfunerals.com.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Alex Dotson
Tennessee
DAYTON Alex Dotson, 21, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Erlanger.He was a lifelong resident of Rhea County, Tenn., and a member of Walnut Grove Full Gospel Baptist Church (The Grove). He was a graduate of Rhea County High School. He graduated from Tennessee Technical Center of Athens, Tenn., graduating with high honors and was employed as an electrician at SSM Industries. He loved all sports and was a deer hunter and a fisherman.He was preceded in death by grandparents, Jack and Marie Dotson and Linda Grubbs.Survivors: parents, Wesley and Wendy Dotson; brother, Adam Dotson, all of Dayton; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Pauletta Grubbs, of Frankfort, Ind.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Suttles and Marcus Burnette officiating.Interment in Brown Cemetery.Please visit www.coultergarrisonfuneralhome.com to share condolences.Arrangements by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc., Dayton, TN 37321.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Edna Foster
Tennessee
ESTILL SPRINGS Edna Pauline Foster, 83, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.Funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.Interment will be in Eastern Star Cemetery, Sewanee, Tenn.Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester. 931-967-2222 www.moorecortner.com
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
sue holland
Tennessee
Sue HollandPIKEVILLE Sue Holland, 63, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at an area hospital.She was of the Church of God faith. Sue was formerly employed by Lear, but worked for 20+ years at Dura Manufacturing.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard, her parents, Arthur "Ott" Evans and Maude Hancock Evans; brothers, Carlos and Johnny Evans.She is survived and will be missed by her sons, Lavaughn (Janet) Holland, Winton (Sarah) Holland; grandsons, Colby (Chelsey) Bouldin, Riley Holland, and Tyler Henderson; great-grandchildren, Zoey and Skyler Bouldin; her three brothers, Arthur (Maxie Lee) Evans, Jimmy Evans, and Sammy (Patty) Evans; sister, Daisy (Hooker) Nail; special niece, Joan Matzelle, many more nieces and nephews and many close friends.A Celebration of Her Life will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. today, Feb 23, 2012.Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery.Please share your thoughts online with the family at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com Pikeville Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Danny Phillips
Tennessee
KIMBALL Danny Steven "Kat" Phillips, 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.Funeral services: Rogers Funeral Home, South Pittsburg, Friday at 4 p.m. Feb. 24, 2012.Visitation: from 4-8 p.m. CST today, Feb. 23, from the funeral home.Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Joyce Price
Tennessee
SPRING CITY Barbara Joyce Price, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at her residence.A lifetime resident of Spring City, Joyce was the daughter of the late Clyde "Shorty" and Maude Dodson Mathis. She was a graduate of Spring City High School, Roane State Community College and McKenize Business College. Joyce retired from Robinson Manufacturing after 16 years of service. She loved to fish, camp and spend time on Watts Bar Lake and in Florida in the winter. Joyce was a member of Central Baptist Church in Spring City.She was preceded in death by her brothers, Earl Thomas, Paul and James Harold Mathis.Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Lester V. Price, of Spring City; and several nieces and nephews.A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Spring City Memorial Gardens with Rev. Huel Hooker officiating.There will be no visitation.The family will meet at the funeral home one hour before the services.Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of arrangements.www.vaughn-funeral-home.com.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Vicki Reed
Tennessee
JASPER Vicki Leigh Moore Reed, 47, died in a Chattanooga hospital on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.Funeral services from the Jasper Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home at 2 p.m. CDTtoday, Feb. 23.Interment in Sardis Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home today two hours prior to service time.www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
James Robertson
Tennessee
WINCHESTER James Edward "Blooper" Robertson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Southern TN Medical Center in Winchester.He was born March 29, 1926 in Decherd; the son of the late Charles G. and Elizabeth Kennerly Robertson. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked as a general contractor.Mr. Robertson was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Gail Robertson; brother, Charles K. Robertson. He was a loving father and grandfather; a beloved friend and he will be greatly missed.Surviving are daughters, Debbie (Scott) Smith, of Winchester, Jeanne (Greg) Vaughn of Decherd, Tenn., and Cheri (Jack) Crockett of Knoxville; grandchildren, Audrey Crockett, Chris (Tiffany) Vaughn, Julie Vaughn, Beth (Chris) Thompson, Emily (Brant) McGill and Laura (Harris) Oppenheimer; and great-grandchildren, Nathan Thompson, Scotty Thompson, Will Thompson, Harris Oppenheimer Jr., Maggie Vaughn and Allie Vaughn.A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 in the Moore-Cortner Chapel with interment to follow at Mt. Garner Cemetery, Decherd, Tenn.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 23, 2012, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester. 931-967-2222 www.moorecortner.com.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Pauline Rogers
Tennessee
PALMER Mrs. Pauline Ward Rogers, 86, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. She was born in Palmer on April 6, 1925 to Oscar Sr. and Gertrude Green Ward who preceded her in death along with her husband, Benjamin Hade Rogers Sr.; daughter, Teresa Leona Rogers Tate; son, Garry Joel Rogers; daughter-in-law, Geraldine Layne Rogers; sisters, Jeanetta Couch, Dorothy Ruehling and Frances Morgan; brother, Clay Ward.She is survived by her son, Benjamin Hade (Paricia) Rogers Jr.; daughters, Brenda (Earl) Grimes, Delia (Bobby) Sherman and Evelyn (Jack) Long; daughter-in-law, Mary Rogers; sisters, Opal Brown, Ida Mae Pickett; brother, Oscar Lee Ward Jr.; 20 granchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; a host of loving nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Ronnie Partin and Brother Riley Anderson officiating with burial to follow in Palmer Cemetery.Online condolences at laynefuneralhome.com.Visitation: 3-10 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Margaret Welch
Tennessee
WINCHESTER Margaret Collins Welch died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.Funeral services will be held in the Moore Cortner Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday with interment to follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 931-967-2222 www.moorecortner.com.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Alice Benford
Georgia
ROSSVILLE Alice Benford, 69, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.Services at 1 p.m Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church, 756, Dewberry Road with Elder Andre Sharpe officiating.Family will receive friends at the church from 6-7 p.m. Friday.Interment in Highland Memorial Cemetery.Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
IvaLee Carlock
Georgia
RINGGOLD IvaLee Benefield Carlock, 86, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.A resident of the Ringgold area for the past 60 years, she was formerly of Chattanooga. She had been a member of Boynton Baptist Church for over 50 years and was currently a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Don Carlock; parents, Herbert and Lottie Benefield; and brother, Clyde Benefield.She is survived by her son, Donald Carlock Jr., of Harrison; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Edwin Tucker, of Ringgold, and Patricia and Ted Nave, of Chattanooga; two granddaughters, Leah Tucker, of Tyler, Texas and Katie Nave and fianc Morgan J. Freeman, of New York City, N.Y.; sister, Inez Barbree, of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Ann Benefield; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Keith McLeod officiating.Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Feb. 23, 2012, and Friday until funeral time at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.The family would also like to thank Rosewood Assisted Living and Hospice of Chattanooga for their care and concern.An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Wheeler Evans
Georgia
SUMMERVILLE Wheeler Evans, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.Survivors include wife, Charlene Evans; daughter, Pam (Raymond) Ware; sister, Betty Davis; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.Funeral is 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at Mason Funeral Home.Visistation is 6 until 8 p.m. today.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Beulah Rayburn
Georgia
ROSSVILLE Beulah Morgan Rayburn, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at her daughters residence in Cleveland, Tenn.She was a native of McMinn County, Tenn., but had lived the greater part of her life in the Rossville area. Mrs. Rayburn was a member of English Avenue Baptist Church and loved to quilt and sew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mary Alice Morgan; husband, Rev. Arnold Rayburn; granddaughter, Donna Randolph Riddle; son-in-law, Bobby Randolph; brothers, Robert, Jay, Lester and Billy Morgan; and sisters, Bess Johnson, Bertie Fry and Virginia Ray.Survivors include her sister, Jewell Burnett, of Fort Oglethorpe; children, Bobby Jack Rayburn, Frankie and Willis Sliger, all of Athens, Tenn., Sonny and Darlette Rayburn, and Mary Grace Randolph, Cleveland, Tenn., Jerry and Marilyn Rayburn, Immokalee, Fla., and Rev. David and Brenda Rayburn, LaFayette, Ga.; special nieces that she raised, Betty Stanfield and Linda Berryhill; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren are left to cherish her memory.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Paul McBryar officiating.Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Shane Rayburn, Richard Randolph, Michael Randolph, Jr., Bobby Randolph, II, Paul Sliger and Donnie Sliger will serve as pallbearers.To share your expressions of sympathy, visit her online guestbook at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Gladys Reagan
Georgia
CHICKAMAUGA Gladys Helen Reagan, 93, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton.Mrs. Reagan was born in Etowah, Tenn. She was retired from Rossville Convalescent Center as a bookkeeper, was a longtime member of Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ and most recently attended Noble Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Reagan and parents, William and Mamie Flowers.Surviving are her son, Dennis (Anne) Reagan; grandchildren, Erica (Steven) Farwell and Meredith (Bradley) Baker; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Chloe Farwell, Olivia Torbett and Liam Baker; and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Feb. 23, 2012, at the funeral home with her nephew, Dwight Reagan officiating.Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Leita Scott
Georgia
FLINTSTONE Leita Renee Scott, 44, passed away at her residence on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.Leita was born on April 27, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ronald Lee Lemons. She was of the Christian faith and a very dedicated and loving mother and grandmother.Leita leaves here to cherish her memory three sons Kevin Lee Scealf Jr., Timothy Kyle Scealf and Brandon Albert Scealf, all of Flintstone, Ga.; her mother, Ruby Wright, of Manchester Ky.; the father of her children, Kevin Lee Scealf Sr., of Flintstone; three brothers Ronald Lemons, of Manchester, Ky., Rodney Lemons, of Rossville, and Jonny Lemons, of Ringgold, Ga.; three sisters, Juanita Bays and Brenda Rowls, both of Manchester, Ky., and Jamie Teague, of Rossville; two grandchildren, Jayden Loach and L. D. Loach; and a host of other extended family members.A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Fellowship Baptist Church located at 5335 Clemons Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412, with the Rev. Chris Proponis officiating.Interment will follow in Lookout Baptist Church Cemetery located at 8645 Highway 193, Chickamauga, GA 30707.The family will receive friends at Fellowship Baptist Church from 1 until the 3 p.m. service time on Friday.You are encouraged to share a memory of Leita and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial page at www.companionfunerals.com.Companion Funeral & Cremation Service has charge of the arrangements.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Sheryl Taylor
Georgia
RINGGOLD Sheryl Ann Cox Taylor, 55, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at her residence.She was a former resident of Indianapolis, Ind., moving to North Georgia and Chattanooga in 1982. Ms. Taylor worked for MAPCO for the past 30 years at the Favorite Market, Texaco and MAPCO.She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Billie Jeanne Sherwood Cox.Survivors include her son, Chad (Melissa) Taylor, Ringgold; daughter, Amanda Zinna, Rossville; stepmother, Lynn Cox, Kerrville, Texas; brother, Michael Cox, Bethesda, Md.; sister, Carol Cox, Colorado; grandchildren, Graceson ORear, Lahayla Zinna, Kaylin Zinna, Breanna Taylor and Austin Zinna.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe Brown officiating.Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Maxine Wyeth
Georgia
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN Maxine Elizabeth Butterfield Wyeth, 84, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at the Manor House on Mountain Creek Road.The daughter of the late Frances and Max Butterfield (retired U.S. Army major general) Maxine and her husband relocated to Lookout Mountain in 1969.Mrs. Wyeth had a lifelong commitment to the arts and the conservation of our environment. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Lookout Mountain, an active contributor to the community as a benefactor of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust and a member of the Outlook Club and Lookout Mountain Garden Club.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Willard Hiram Wyeth Jr.; and her brother, Walter K. Butterfield.She is survived by her daughter, Lucinda Anne Wyeth, of Chattanooga; her three sons, Peter, Chattanooga, Stephen, Signal Mountain and Craig; five grandchildren; three sisters, Nancy Jones, Dallas, Texas, Alberta Palmer and Virginia Hicks, of New Hampshire; and brother, Mason Butterfield, New Hampshire.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 214, Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Mack Dean
Alabama
FLAT ROCK Mack Dean, 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.Survivors include sons, Tommy and Marcus; daughters, Shirley Dean and Lisa Webb; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special friend, Ann Ashley.The family will have visitation 2-9 p.m. today and a memorial service will be at a later date.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Grady Kirk
Alabama
Sr.STEVENSON Grady Don Kirk Sr., 75, of Hilliard, Fla., and formerly of Stevenson, Ala., died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson.Funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Edgefield Union Church in Stevenson.Interment at Shipp Cemetery.www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
ERVIN
In Memory
ERVIN LESTER GIBSONMay 14, 1928-Feb. 23, 2011Departed one year ago today. We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and the days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which well never part. God has you in His Keeping, We have you in our hearts. We love and miss you, Your Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Evelyn Jackson
In Memory
benFeb 14, 1952 - Feb 23, 1985Happy Belated Birthday!We love and miss you so much Mommy. Not a day has gone by that we havent thought about you. We miss you dearly.Love always, Laci, Wiletta, Stephen; sisters, brothers, grandchildren and other relatives.
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Ruth Leeth
In Memory
Mrs. Ruth Penn LeethBaby SisterApr. 12, 1938 - Feb. 23, 2006Its been six long years since you went home to be with the Lord. We love and miss you dearly.Your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
Thu., Feb. 23rd, 2012
Shuntavia Deanna
In Memory
re"PootieApril 20, 1994 - Feb 23, 2003We love and miss you so much Pootie. Not a day has gone by that we havent thought about you . All we have are memories from which well never part. God has you in His Arms, we have you in our hearts.Love always, your mother, Wiletta; sister, Kendra and other relatives.