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HAMILTON COUNTY

Janet Berry

Janet Miller Berry, 88, of Chattanooga, departed this life Monday, March 31, 2008.

She was born in Walker County, Ga., to the late Lefty "Ches" and Mae Padgett Miller, and was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hoover Berry; three brothers; and two sisters.

Janet was a member of Lookout Valley Lions Club, and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her children, Jimmy Berry, of Ringgold, Ronald (Sylvia) Berry, of East Ridge, David (Barbara) Berry, of Chattanooga, Robert (Glenie) Berry, of East Ridge, Sharon (Kenneth) Wyrick, of Chickamauga; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in the Chapel with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating.

Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West.

Family will receive friends from 2 until 8 p.m. today.

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

Mitchell Coplon

Mitchell A. Coplon, 48, died Saturday, March 29, 2008.

He was a business consultant.

Survivors include mother, Merna Coplon; brother, Mark Coplon, both of Chattanooga.

Funeral will be at Temple Israel, in Tulsa, Okla., at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3.

Arrangements by Fitzgerald's Ivy Chapel, (918) 585-1151.

William Daniels Sr.

William Daniels Sr., 84, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008, in a local hospital.

He was a WWII Navy veteran. He retired from Holiday Inn and Moccasin Bend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ida Mae Daniels; son, Melvin Daniels; and loving friend, Elizabeth Pierce.

Survivors: son, William Daniels Jr., of Nashville; daughters, Gloria and Sherrell Daniels, both of Chattanooga; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; aunt, Maggie Twitty, of Detroit, Mich.; several cousins; other relatives and friends.

Graveside: Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Willie Paul officiating.

The body will lie in state today after noon at Taylor Funeral Home.

Andrew Davis

Andrew Lee "Drew" Davis, 20, of Hixson, died Thursday, March 27, 2008.

Drew loved video games, movies, family activities and loved to make people laugh.

He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Reed Johnson; and grandmother, Adena Miller McDade.

He is survived by his two-month-old son, Gage Spencer Davis; parents, Laura (Kenneth) Cross and David Davis; siblings, Dustin and Devin Davis; grandparents, Linda Johnson, James and Mary Cross, Glen McDade, Cecil Davis and Johnny Barnett; stepsister, Heather Cross; stepbrothers, Sidney Cross, Andrew Cross and Quinton Cross; numerous aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gage Spencer Davis Educational Fund c/o Regions Bank, Highland Plaza Branch.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. today, April 1, at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Jack Douglas

Jack Sanders Douglas, 74, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.

A native and longtime resident of Nashville, Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked for 30 years as an x-ray technician at Vanderbilt Hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Beatrice McCrea; his sister, Sandra McCrea; her husband and sons, Don, Douglas and William Strickland.

Memorial services are to be announced.

No flowers please. In lieu, please make donations to Doctors Without Borders or The National Kidney Foundation.

Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.

John Elder

John Blount Elder departed this life Thursday, March 27, 2008, after a lengthy illness.

He was proceeded by parents, John G. Elder and Maude Arnold; brothers, Allie and Herschel Elder; son, John Jr.; and daughter, Lavada Elder Brown.

He was employed at Dickie Clay Pipe Co. until disabled.

Survivors include devoted wife, Mary; daughters, Johnnie and Alice; sons, Allie (Carolyn), William (Lee) and Villanueva Elder; devoted grandchildren; sisters-in-law and a host of other dear relatives.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at noon in the chapel at John P. Franklin Funeral Home with the Rev. H.K. Lester officiating.

Interment will be at National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

Katie Evans

Katie Lou Evans, 94, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, March 29, 2008.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with Commissioner Larry Henry officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, 622-3171.

Jack Frost

Jack Allen Frost, 71, of Chattanooga, departed this life Monday, March 31, 2008.

He was born in Harriman, Tenn., to the late Rev. Jessie and Margaret Parks Frost, and was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Josephine Frost; three sisters and a brother.

He was a member of the Ileitis Colitis Foundation, Bass Masters, and was a past president of Knight of Pythias Lodge. Jack was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his children, Lisa Ervin, of Harrison, Christopher Goins, Chattanooga; siblings, Dot Gaylor, June Bales, both of Harriman, Edna Monday, of Grandview, Tenn., Roy Frost, of Harriman, Tenn., Larry Frost, of Kingston, Tenn., Kenneth Frost, of Lake Geneva, Wis., James Frost, of Oakridge, Tenn., grandson, Daniel Frost; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Family will receive friends after 5 p.m. Wednesday, and prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.

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

Wynell Jackson

Wynell Arnold Jackson, formerly of Chattanooga, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, after a brief illness in Amherst, N.Y.

Survivors include sister, Clara Lynch, Cincinnatti, Ohio; the Swan, Young, Drew and Dozier families of Chattanooga.

Funeral services will be held at St. Luke AME Zion Church at noon Wednesday, April 2.

Visitation at the Church one hour prior.

Arrangements are by Thomas T. Edward Funeral Home, 995 Genese St., Buffalo, NY 14211.

Announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

Helen Jolley

Helen P. Jolley, 83, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008, peacefully surrounded by her family.

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safety in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and proclaiming "Wow, what a ride!!!"Adieu, Live Life -- It's Totally worth it -- Mom!

Mrs. Jolley was a retired nurse from Erlanger hospital and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Jolley Sr.; and granddaughter, Vanessa Moore.

She is survived by her brother, Eugene Pongonis; sons, David Jolley, Joe Jolley Jr. and wife, Sandy, Paul Jolley and wife, Rhonda; daughter, Madeline Erwin; seven grandchildren, April Freel, Sarah Erwin, Jason Jolley, Rebecca Jolley, Jessica Jolley, Stephanie Armstrong and Jennifer Stevens; and six great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Dr. C.S. Knapp

Dr. C.S. Knapp, 82, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008.

Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at South Seminole Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Perry officiating.

Burial will be in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to South Seminole Baptist Church in memory of Dr. C.S. Knapp.

Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.

Dorothy Ledford

Dorothy "Dot" Marie Ledford, 79, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, March 29, 2008.

She was of the Church of God faith was a bingo enthusiast.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Ledford Sr.; sister, Jessie Flatt; and grandson, Mitchell Todd Ledford Jr.

Survivors include daughter, Delores Cozzart; sons, Robert Ledford Jr., Timothy Ledford and Todd Ledford; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev Michael Ryan Lyndon officiating.

Burial will be at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East, with Ralph Cozzart, Ronnie Ledford, Ronnie Driver, Daniel Griffith and Mark Sneed serving as pallbearers.

Special thanks to Todd and Sherry for taking care of mom during her illness. Mom, we will miss you.

Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Eldon Lippert

Eldon Reed "Hank" Lippert, of Soddy-Daisy, and formerly of Wayne, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, at his home.

We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24-hour obituary line 843-5055.

Arrangements will be announced by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Wilbur Mahoney Jr.

Wilbur T. Mahoney Jr., 84, Chattanooga (affectionately known as "T"), passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at a local health care facility.

T served in World War II as crew chief aboard the B24-J Liberator bomber ("Delectable Doris") and flew 25 missions over Germany in service of his country. After the war, he worked for two years in Okinawa, Japan to establish an American presence in the Far East. He held a private Pilot's license and owned and operated Mahoney's Esso on Brainerd Road for many years. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Alhambra Shrine Temple, Temple Lodge 430 F&AM and the Brainerd Kiwanis Club.

He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Janet Au Mahoney; a son, Wilbur T. (Marge) Mahoney III, Lansing, Mich.; a daughter, Lynn (Gary) Ownsby, Chattanooga; two brothers, Bruce (Barbara) Mahoney, Signal Mountain and Albert (Josephine) Mahoney, Rossville; and three grandchildren, Kelly and Megan Mahoney, Lansing, Mich., and Dianna Ownsby Bender, Chattanooga.

Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Trinity Hospice or the Shrine Crippled Childrens Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home with Masonic Graveside services at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today from 5-7 p.m. and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, East Brainerd Road.

Lily McIntosh

Lily Mae McIntosh, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, formerly of Ashville N.C., passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008.

She was a wonderful Nanny for several families in the Ashville, N.C. area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Burgan and Emma Capps McIntosh; brother, Lloyd McIntosh; and sisters, Virginia Rhoades and O'Neal Miller.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Spivey; brother, Harold McIntosh; sister, Ruth Suttles; grandchildren, Gordon Hensley, Shelly Potter, Teresa Allen, Rocky Hollifield; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, graveside, in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler, N.C.

Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Ruby Schum

Ruby Stegall Schum, 90, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at her daughter's home in Arabi, Crisp County, Ga., following a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry S. Schum, D. Min. in 2004; and her daughter, Mary Schum Cosby, of Chattanooga, in 1996.

A consummate preacher's wife, businesswoman, housewife and mother, they enjoyed ministries in Asheville, Charlotte, and Swannanoa, N.C.; Johnson City, and Chattanooga, Highland, Ky.; Atlanta and Macon, Ga.

Schum was born in Charlotte, Mecklenberg County, N.C., to G.W. "Dick" Stegall and Ethel Stegall on 4/6/1917. She graduated from Oakhurst High School in 1934, and was bookkeeper for Stegall & Son Construction Co. During World War II, she worked in Washington, D.C., with the Treasury Department and attended college there. She also attended Bob Jones College in Cleveland, Tenn. She worked at Ben Lippen Boys School in Asheville after her marriage, and during their years in Johnson City, she was office manager of National Book and National Sales Co. for Sam Moore. The company grew to become Nelson Publishers in Nashville. She was office manager for an orthopedic group in Asheville while they served at First Presbyterian Church in Swannanoa, N.C. In Chattanooga, she managed the child evangelism office for several years before they moved to Macon, Ga. She was the driving force behind Dr. Schum's Uncle Hank 30-year ministry on television, and assisted him in his ministry, and in planting 23 PCA Presbyterian churches in Georgia and Tennessee, which are self-supporting and thriving.

She is survived by her daughters Jane Schum, of Arabi, Ga., and Ruby Schum Craft, of Chattanooga; sons-in-law, Dr. F. Edward Craft and Gary Cosby, of Chattanooga; and two grandchildren, Isaac Craft, of Chattanooga, and Brian Henry Cosby and his wife, Ashley, of Moody, Ala.; and by one sister, Mrs. Mildred Garmon, of Tampa Fla.; and other members of the Stegall and the Schum families.

She is also survived by her spiritually adopted daughter, Jennie Wilson Salinas, a missionary serving in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 8451 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, with interment at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, The Garden of Prayer. The services will reflect her life of boundless energy, creativity, and soul-winning and in the Lord's work.

Ministers officiating will be Dr. J. Render Caines, the Rev. Eric Mullinax, Dr. J.R. Faulkner, and Dr. F. Edward Craft with music by Todd Gaither.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 8451 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. It was through Dr. and Mrs. Schum this church was begun. Flowers fade, but the Lord's work lasts for eternity. Donations may also be made to Christ Fellowship, 1176 N. Three Notch Road, Ringgold GA 30736.

Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

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Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 8226 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga TN 37421.

Nicholas Stevens

Nicholas Hayden Stevens, infant, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today, April 1, 2008, at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with the Rev. Joe Miller officiating.

The family will receive friends today from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Bill Tucker

William Kevin "Bill" Tucker, 51, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008, at his home.

Bill worked in car parts most of his life at the Buick dealership and Economy Honda for many years and was parts manager in Dalton for Pye Acura. He was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church since age nine.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Lee Tucker.

Survivors include his mother, Sue Tucker; sisters, Norma (Stewart) Rogers, of Greenville, S.C., and Sherry Ginsburg, of Knoxville; nieces, Allison Leppard and Christie White; nephews, Stewart Rogers Jr., of Greenville, Chad Daugherty and Michael Ginsburg, of Knoxville.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Robert Circeo officiating.

Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.

Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Visitation is 1-3 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

TENNESSEE

Claudette Christian

WHITWELL -- Claudette Christian died Thursday, March 27, 2008.

She was born in Tea, S.D. and raised in California. She lived in Tennessee for the last five years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; daughter, Jamie; and grandson, Jayden.

She is survived by her brother, Jim Snyder; children, Marty Tharp, Karen Thompson and Terri McEvoy; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be Wednesday 11 a.m. CDT at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Josh Myers officiating.

On line condolences can be sent to reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Highway 28, Whitwell, TN 37397.

Caitlyn Hackney

ATHENS -- Caitlyn Hackney, 17, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, in a hospital.

Funeral at 8 p.m. today at Bowers Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. View Memorial Gardens, Decatur.

Visitation today from 5 p.m. until time of services at Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur, (423) 334-3661.

Marie Masters

DAYTON -- Marie Rufine Masters, 91, formerly a longtime resident of Oran, Mo., died in her sleep at home Sunday, March 30, 2008.

A Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at St. Bridget Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Sam Sturm officiating.

Arrangements by Vanderwall Funeral Home, Dayton, (423) 775-2662.

Glenn Rinehart

DECATUR -- Glenn Boyd Rinehart, 77, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, in a local hospital.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Bowers Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment in Ingle Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday, April 2, 2008, from 5-8 p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur. (423) 334-3661.

Janie Rollins

MONTEAGLE -- Janie Belle Rollins, 82, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Survivors include her nieces, nephews and sister-in-laws.

Graveside service was held 11 a.m. CDT Friday at Summerfield Cemetery with the Rev. Jay Middleton officiating.

Arrangements by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle.

GEORGIA

Helen Gayler

ROSSVILLE -- Helen Louise Gayler, 82, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008, surrounded by her family.

A native of Lenoir City, Tenn., she had spent most of her life in the north Georgia area and attended New Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Gayler was the manager of the Kream Kastle Restaurant in Ringgold for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gayler; children, Jimmy and Martha Gayler; grandsons, Timothy Williams and Shannon Carlock; and seven brothers.

Survivors include her children, Robert Gayler, Chattanooga, Harrison (Peggy) Gayler, Daytona Beach, Fla., Brenda (Bill) Austin, Tunnel Hill, Ga., Jacque (Jerry) Williams, Gainsboro, Tenn., and Cyndi (James) Verner, Chatsworth, Ga.; brother, Ken Jenkins, Oklahoma City, Okla.; grandchildren, Patti (James) Heard, Allan (Kim) Gayler, John Nathan (Kelly) Gayler, Melanie (Mitchell) Cronan, David Christopher (Leslie) Gayler, Kandra (Blake) Stepp, Amanda Curl and Patrick Verner; great-grandchildren, Jonathon Williams, Samantha Williams, Joshua Cronan, Christopher Ryne Gayler, Thomas Cronan, Ethan Gayler, Carmen Gayler and Anna Kate Gayler; special friend, Daisy Yates.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Leon Hullander and the Rev. Don Self officiating.

Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.

The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Ada Griffin

TUNNEL HILL -- Ada Frances Hayes Griffin, 86, died Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today from Tunnel Hill First United Methodist Church.

Jones Funeral Home, of Tunnel Hill, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Elouise Lance

ROSSVILLE -- Elouise Johnson Lance, 78, departed this life Monday, March 31, 2008, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Lucy Yancey Johnson; brother, John Johnson; grandson, Tommy Lance.

Elouise retired from Standard Coosa Thatcher after many years of service.

Survivors include her husband, Leroy Lance, of Rossville; children, James Lance, of Rossville, Jimmy Lance, of Ider, Ala., Louise Cameron, of Cohutta, Ga.; brothers, Raymond Johnson, of Michigan, Robert Johnson, of Fyffe, Ala., Labron Johnson, of Rainsville, Ala.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 1 p.m Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in the Chapel with the Rev. Dewayne Hill officiating.

Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today, and prior to the service Wednesday.

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

Homer Rice

ROSSVILLE -- Homer Richard Rice, 66, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Joe Dodd officiating.

Burial will follow in Cloud Springs Cemetery, Fort Oglethorpe.

Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

ALABAMA

Kathie Cargile

JASPER -- Kathie Rae Matthews Cargile, 52, died Sunday, March 30, 2008.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. CDT Wednesday, April 2, at the funeral home chapel.

Interment in St. Bonnie Venture Cemetery.

Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CDT Wednesday at Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson.

Charles Dodd

BRYANT -- Charles Edward Dodd, 82, passed away Monday, March 31. 2008.

He was a resident of Bryant for over 60 years, was employed at M.M. Hedges for 15 years and Crawley Manufacturing for seven years, and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elisa and Lena Dodd; brother, Granville Dodd; niece, Joan Dodd.

Survivors include half sister, Willie Smith, of Rex, Ga.; special friends and caregivers, Gene and Lorene Brown.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. CDT Wednesday in the Bryant Chapel with the Rev. John Gamble officiating.

Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Visitation noon-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT Wednesday.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant.

Virgie Hughes

STEVENSON—Virgie Crownover Hughes, 92, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga.

She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ. She attended various congregations including Anderson, Midway and most recently Edgefield. She has also written articles for the Winchester Chronicle and the North Jackson Progress in Stevenson. She was a writer of poetry and traveled throughout the United States. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Boyd Hughes Sr.; parents, Jonathan Walker and Ada Lehr Crownover; children, Paul Boyd Hughes Jr., Nancy Hughes Andes, Elizabeth Hughes; grandchild, Velma Stevens; brother, Clyde Crownover.

She is survived by children, Juanita Hughes, of Chattanooga, Kenneth (Elaine) Hughes, of Winchester, Tenn., Bobby Hughes, of Stevenson, Emma Hughes (Robert) Aycock, of Birmingham, Ala., Douglas (Lynne) Hughes, of Chattanooga; 14 grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Bradford, of Nashville, Etta Hicks, of Dallas, Texas, Ann Turner, of Tullahoma, Tenn., and Mary Mobbs, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The funeral will be Wednesday, April 2, at 2 p.m. CDT at the funeral home chapel officiated by Brother Frank Crownover.

Interment will be at Crownover Cemetry in Anderson, Tenn.

Visitation will be today 6-9 p.m. CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson.

Zula McKinney

FORT PAYNE -- Zula McKinney, 74, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008, in DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today CDT at W.T. Wilson Funeral chapel.

Burial will follow in Mount Herman Cemetery.

Arrangements by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

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