HAMILTON COUNTY
Mary Catherine Allen
Mary Catherine Allen, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Patty Barger
Patricia "Patty" Munczenski Barger, 60, of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was born May 27, 1947, in Latrobe, Pa., to Margaret and Edward Munczenski.
She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She worked for the Miller & Martin law firm for many years and was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Patty was a devoted and caring mother to her children and Me-Ma to her grandson. She was well known for her outstanding cake decorating talent.
Her father, Edward Munczenski, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Shawna Barger, of Phoenix, Ariz., Curtis Barger, of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandson, Ethan Barger, of Chattanooga; mother, Margaret Munczenski, of Chattanooga; sisters, Janice Stephenson, of Georgetown, Nancy Doremus, of Chattanooga; brother, Dennis (Teresa) Munczenski, of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Joe Brando officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Patricia Barger Memorial Fund at the Bank of America, Northgate branch.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Kelsie Beavers Sr.
Kelsie James Beavers Sr., 81, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, April 17, 2008, in a local hospital.
He was born April 27, 1926, in Caretta, W.Va., to the late James and Hazel Beavers.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in both World War II and the Korean War in the construction battalion. He was a member of VFW Post 1491.
Mr. Beavers was a retired salesman from Wil-Burt Co. after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was a founding member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime charter member of the Chattanooga Water Ski Club, and was instrumental in starting the East Brainerd ball fields.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Erma, Phyllis, Bonnie and Dana.
Survivors include his special friend, Ms. Billie Jennings, of Hixson; daughter, Linda Beavers Wagner and her husband, Jack Andrew, of Chattanooga; son, Kelsie James "Jimmy" Beavers Jr., of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; daughter, Sue B. Owens and her husband, Randy M., of Ooltewah; the mother of his three children, Frances M. Beavers, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Melinda Hamby, Lance Wagner, Julie Knight, Courtney Lyttle, K.J. Beavers III and Cole Owens; sister, Margie Jones, of Richmond, Va.; brother, Freddie Beavers and his wife, Virginia, of Coalwood, W.Va.; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today in the East Brainerd Chapel with the Rev. Mark Flynn officiating.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 1-3:30 p.m. today at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
Kevin Beene
Kevin Beene passed into God's eternal kingdom and peaceful rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
Kevin was born on Oct. 10, 1963. He grew up on Signal Mountain, where he played as a child and enjoyed his youth. He made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Signal Mountain Baptist Church. Kevin enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He attended McCallie School.
He was preceded in death by his father, Woody Beene, who certainly met him on the other side.
Survivors include his mother, Elnora Cunningham Beene; son, Brandon Beene; daughters, Lindsey and Tiffany Beene; brothers, Gary and Mitchell Beene, of Chattanooga.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Brother Ron Fender presiding.
The family requests that memorial gifts be given to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, the Salvation Army or CADAS.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
To send the family a condolence, please visit their guest book at ww.lane-coulterchapel.com.
Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Gwendolyn Bush
Gwendolyn Bush, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in a local hospital. She was 88.
Born June 30, 1919, in Chatsworth, Ga., Gwen grew up with her family in Lakeview, Ga. Gwen was the youngest child of the late John and Lillie Black. She graduated from Central High School and Edmonson Business School. Gwen moved to Chattanooga in 1941, when she married Nick P. Bush, who passed away in December 1969. She retired from Fowler Bros. in 1985.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Joseph and Roy Black; and sister, Inez Blackman.
She is survived by three daughters, Venice Bush (Ken) Light, Ooltewah, Betsy Bush (Mike) Smith, Signal Mountain, and Beverly Bush (George) Biersdorf, Cooksville, Md.; four grandchildren, Michael "Tic" Smith, Eric Light, Bethany and Nicholas Biersdorf; three great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, in the Heritage Funeral Home chapel.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park, 501 Memorial Drive.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be sent to the American Heart Association, 519 E. Fourth St, Chattanooga, TN 37403; or Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way, Ooltewah.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today, April 20, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
John Gardenbrock
John J. Gardenbrock, 74, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2008.
John was a native of Goshen, N.Y., and a graduate of St. John's High School and Stevens Technical College in Jersey City, N.J. He was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area and retired from U.S. Pipe and Foundry with over 33 years of service. John was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and volunteered at Scenic City Friends and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. He was an avid tennis player at Brainerd, where he was known as Sunday John.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Stella and Henry Gardenbrock Sr.; and a brother, Henry Gardenbrock Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bernardine Gardenbrock; two sisters, Ann Howell and Marie Wassik; several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father David Carter officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at St. Jude Catholic Church, 930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Dorothy Hackney
Dorothy Hackney, 96, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008.
She was a member of Soddy Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hackney; daughter, Faynette Cranmore; several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by sons, Tom and Jim Hackney; daughters, Dean McInturf, Phyllis Edwards, Sue Clonts, Floretta Higdon and Pandora Gram; sister, Elsie Cranmore; 32 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Soddy Church of God with the Rev. Calvin Nunley, the Rev. Orville Hurst and the Rev. Edward Williams officiating.
Interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation is from noon to 9 p.m. today, April 20, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Soddy Church of God Ladies Ministry.
Special loving thanks go to hospice personnel and friends, Kim Baria, Shannon Miller, Linda Daughtery and Ann Smith.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy-Daisy.
Lottie Johnson
Lottie Johnson, 80, of Chattanooga, passed Saturday, April 19, 2008, at a local health care facility.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Dorothy Jones
Dorothy Mae Willis "Dot" Jones passed on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in Knoxville.
Dorothy was graduated from the Chattanooga public school system. She was a member of New Living Faith Community Church of Knoxville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Mary Willis; one brother and one sister.
Cherishing the memory of our beloved one are sons, Anthony Jones, Knoxville, Roderick Jones, Chattanooga, Bobby Jefferson, Kentucky; four sisters, Yvonne McCloud, Buffalo, N.Y., Vannice (Maodis) Hughley, JoAnn Taylor and Robbie Willis, all of Chattanooga; devoted grandson, Antwan Jones, of Knoxville; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at John P. Franklin Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Monday, April 21, with Pastor Sharon Welch of New Living Faith Community Church of Knoxville officiating.
Interment in Highland Memorial Gardens.
Visitation after noon today at the John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Mary Kennedy
Mary Louise Kennedy, 86, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, April 18, 2008.
She was the daughter of the John G. Smith and Mamie Linkous Smith.
Mary started her nurses training at Erlanger hospital and while completing her training, she was bestowed the title of "Miss Student Nurse." She retired from there after 26 years of service as a nurse and later became an assistant hospital administrator. Mary was a lifetime member of Red Bank Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday School for many years, and was a member of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert S. Kennedy; and brother, George Dixon Smith.
Survivors include her brother, John G. Smith Jr.; sisters, Nancy Bracken and Phyllis Schmidt; nieces, Nancy Lew Whedbee, Shirley Anne Stanifer, Carol Jean Orten and Robin Smith; nephews, Kevin and Nathan Smith; several great nieces and nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Fred Steelman and the Rev. Bert Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park with the nephews serving as pallbearers.
To send the family a note of condolence, please visit their guest book at www.lane-coulterchapel.com.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Judy Killian
Barbara Jeanette "Judy" Killian, 71, of Ooltewah, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2008.
A lifelong resident of Hamilton County, Mrs. Killian was print department manager for Action Mail Presort Inc. She was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin M. Killian.
Survivors are her daughter, Terry (Bill) Thompson, Ooltewah; two sons, Jim (Kristi) Killian, Ringgold and Rev. Eddie (Jill) Killian, LaFayette; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel with the Rev. T.R. Ethridge and the Rev. Toby Brogdon officiating.
Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East with Mike Hawkins, Rick Hawkins, Wayne Griffith, Ed Ward, Bill Roland and Rex Wolff serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Bible Searchers Sunday School Class.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, 37416.
Please visit www.heritagefh.com to place condolences and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends 2:30-5 p.m. today and 4-8 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Ruth Lewis
Ruth Evelyn Lewis, 82, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 17, 2008.
She was a lifelong member of Mowbray Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee Lewis Jr.; parents, Jasper and Della Millsaps; brothers, Arthur Millsaps, W.R. Millsaps and Carlos Millsaps.
She is survived by daughters, Connie (Ken) May, of Soddy-Daisy, Carol (Dennis) Hutton, of Goodlettsville, Tenn., Janet (Dennis) Morgan, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; brothers, Raymond and Leland Millsaps, both of Soddy-Daisy; sisters-in-law, Blanche, Shirley, Maude and Margaret Millsaps; grandchildren, Jon, Keith and Melissa May, Matt Hutton and Jared Morgan; great-grandchildren, Heather, Savannah, Amanda and Gary May and Adara Joiner.
The graveside funeral service will be at 3 p.m. today in Millsaps Cemetery with Pastor Steve Hensley officiating.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Vivian Martin
Vivian W. Martin, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the South Crest Chapel with Dr. John Carter officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. today from at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Kathie McDaniel
Kathie Jane McDaniel, 53, of Harrison, died Thursday, April 17, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Wayne McDaniel; and her parents, John D. Smith and Mary E. Smith.
Surviving are her son, Chris McDaniel of Chattanooga; daughters, Tracy Balder, of Brighton, Mich., and Wendy James, of Jacksonville, Ark.; grandchildren, Chloe and Logan James.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today in Harrison Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today.
Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, 622-3171.
George Monds
George Anthony "Elmo" Monds, 55, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Elmer Monds and Charlie Maude Reid; sisters, Willie Maude Moore and Ruth Frances Hughes.
He attended Riverside High.
Survivors include a daughter, Angela Jefferson, Chattanooga; siblings, Leola Phelps, Chattanooga, Valorie Sue Reid, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Rev. Albert Isbell, Michigan City, Ind.; aunt, Bertha Reid, Knoxville; brother-in-law, Jerry Phelp Sr.; dear friend, Attorney John Shoaf, Chattanooga; caretaker, Samantha "Miss Sam" Jones, Chattanooga; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral will be noon Monday, April 21, at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel with Kevin Adams officiating.
Visitation: 7-8 p.m. today at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Interment: Highland Memorial Garden.
Charlotte Nicoson
Charlotte Ann Nicoson, 64, of Chattanooga, died April 18, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was of the Southern Baptist faith and was a graduate of Hapeville High School, Hapeville, Ga., and attended the University of Georgia. She was an avid reader of science fiction and loved 9-ball pool.
Survivors are her husband, Michael Nicoson; daughter, Denise Wilson, Walnut Grove, Ga.; sons, Troy Williams, Youngstown, Fla., and Scott Williams, Covington, Ga.; brother, William Jones, Monroe, Ga.; granddaughter, Taryn Williams, Covington, Ga.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the chapel with Pastor Robert Kosch officiating.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Alfred Owens
Alfred G. Owens, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, at a local hospital.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Highland Sportsman's Club, where he served as president on four different occasions, and was retired from DuPont.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lenora Owens; son, Alfred Newell (Teri) Owens; daughter, Sandy Madeline Owens; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Seton Tomyn officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN. 37379.
Billy Jack Parton Jr.
Billy Jack Parton Jr., 22, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008.
He was employed by Jiffy Lube and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.
He is survived by his father, Billy Jack Parton Sr., of Soddy-Daisy, and mother, Vickie Parton, of Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Veronica Nicole Parton, of Soddy-Daisy; grandmothers, Mary Parton, of Chattanooga, and Martha Rose, of Soddy-Daisy; several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul Forgey officiating.
Interment will follow in Varner Cemetery.
Family will receive friends after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Wylma Reid
Wylma McGhee Reid died Friday, April 18, 2008, at a local health care facility.
Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Carolyn Stone
Carolyn Gaddy Stone, beloved mother and sister, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008, ending a decadeslong struggle with Addison's disease.
Though she was hospitalized in Tennessee at the end of her life, she had resided for many years in the Atlanta area with special ties to the Roswell community.
She served as regent of the Martha Stewart Bullock Chapter of the DAR and was a board member of the state organization. She was member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy of North Fulton County. Bullock Hall in Roswell was a special joy to her as she participated as a docent and craft teacher. The Roswell Women's Club and Garden Club were also beneficiaries of her time and talents. She was well known for her flower arrangements and her herb garden. She was a tireless volunteer at the Veterans Hospital and gathered useful items for veterans there as well as for the DAR School at Tamassee, S.C. Her sense of humor and positive attitude endeared her to many as she gave cheerfully of her time to important causes.
She is dearly missed already. Born on Feb. 5, 1935, she was the daughter of Frances and Virgil Gaddy, lifelong residents of Atlanta, now deceased.
She is survived by her son, Robert E. Stone Jr., of Chattanooga; daughter, Carolyn Lucinda Beers, of Atlanta; her sisters, Bess Kelly, Helen Harwell, Lynn Scardina and her namesake, Emma Carolyn Brinkley. Extended family includes Barbara Arnold, Gail Brown, Ted Stone, DeLores Brewer, Dena Bailey; and many nieces and nephews.
She will be interred next to her husband, Robert E. Stone Sr. at Green Lawn Chapel and Cemetery, and her memorial service will be held there at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2008.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Children's Fund of the DAR School in Tamassee, S.C. Please make checks payable to the Martha Stewart Bullock Chapter DAR, c/o Ann H. Caverly, 6370 Spinnaker Lane, Roswell, GA 30005-4210.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Wanda Teitloff
Wanda Teitloff, 77, a resident of the Chattanooga area from 1975 until 2001, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Florida.
She taught economics and political science at area schools, including Dalton Junior College.
Survivors include five children, 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.
Evelyn Underwood
Evelyn Underwood, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral: 1 p.m. today in the chapel with Pastor Donald Pratt officiating.
Burial: Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Vivian Wilson
Vivian Martin Wilson, 71, of Hixson, died Friday, April 18, 2008, at Soddy-Daisy Health Care.
Service will be 3 p.m. Monday, April 21, South Chapel, with visitation 2 to 3 p.m. prior.
Burial will follow at Cochran Cemetery.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah, Tenn., in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Zimmerman
Barbara Zimmerman, 76, of East Brainerd, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, in a local hospital.
A resident of Chattanooga since 1973, she was of the Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Zimmerman.
Survivors are her son, Perry Zimmerman, Chattanooga; daughters, Mary Locklair, Chattanooga, and Sally Pentz, Ringgold, Ga.; brothers, Dick and Bill Ferrel, both of Chattanooga; sister, Linda Rance, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel with the Rev. Andrew Towe officiating.
Burial will be in Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamilton County Humane Society, 214 N. Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga 37404.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
TENNESSEE
Margie Bishop
OLDFORT -- Margie Marie Bishop, 74, died Friday, April 18, 2008, at her son Dennis's residence in Chattanooga.
A native of Fort Blackmore, Va., and resident of Chattanooga for 40 years, she was a daughter of the late Thurman and Annie Eliza Gibson Castle. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Michael Bishop and Kenneth Thomas; and one sister, Willie Sexton.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Dana and Barry Anderson, of Spencer, Iowa, and Kathy Bishop, of Oldfort; five sons and four daughters-in-law, James and Becky Bishop, of Riceville, Tenn., Dennis and Stacey Bishop, of Chattanooga, Terry and Gayle Bishop, of Gale City, Va., Delmer and Deborah Bishop, of Chattanooga, and David Bishop of Graysville; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Bernice Quillen, of Midway, Va., Juanita and Hasque Sexton, of Fort Blackmore, Va., and Joann and Everett Sexton, of Nickelsville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2008, in the South Chapel with Pastor Ricky Quillen officiating.
Burial will follow at Calhoun Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 20.
If you were unable to attend the visitation or service, or you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com.
Bordwine Funeral Home, of Etowah, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
John Brown
WHITWELL -- John Leif Brown, infant son of John Victor Brown and Rhonda Charlene Hughes, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon CDT with graveside service following at Davis Cemetery on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, with Brother Ralph Ramsey officiating.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn., 942-9500.
Paul Garner
CLEVELAND -- Paul Garner, 53, died Friday, April 18, 2008.
Survivors: companion of eight years, Barbara Bayless; daughters, Faith Chastain, Andrea Collins; father, Gene Garner; six grandchildren.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Juanita Green
PALMER -- Juanita Green, 67, died Friday, April 18, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Hazel Campbell; sisters, Martha Shrum and Lucille Cox; brothers, Paul Edward and John E. "Sonny Boy" Campbell.
She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Green Sr.; daughter, Darlene (Carl) Layman; sons, Charles W. "Chuck" Green Jr. and Rickey Green; brothers, Bobby Joe, Raymond Earl and Marty Campbell; sisters, Alma Lee Cookston, Betty R. Green, Susie Griffith, Barbara Sanders, Wilma Campbell and Linda Scissom; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. CDT today in the funeral home chapel with brother Cecil Walker officiating with burial to follow in the Palmer City Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
Kevin Knight
SOUTH PITTSBURG -- Charles Kevin Knight, 38, died unexpectedly Friday, April 18, 2008, at his home.
A graduate of South Pittsburg High School, he attended MTSU and Chattanooga State. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a former employee of Beaulieu and was currently working for Universal Form Clamp in Jasper, Tenn.
He is survived by his mother, Jean (Paul) Turney, of South Pittsburg; father, Charles (Nancy) Knight, of Soddy-Daisy; sister, Keila Knight, of Chattanooga; stepbrother, Paul S. Turney Jr., of Whitwell, Tenn.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. CDT Monday, April 21, 2008, from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home with the Rev. Stephen Eichler and the Rev. Bill Lassiter officiating.
Interment will be in Cumberland View Cemetery in Kimball, Tenn.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
The family will gather with friends for visitation from 4-8 p.m. CDT today, April 20, at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.
Nathan Mosley
OAK RIDGE -- James Nathaniel Mosley passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008, after a long battle with leukemia at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He was 28.
Nathan was born on May 8, 1979, in Chattanooga. He graduated from Marion County High School in 1998.
Nathan served five years in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne, where he fought in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Nathan achieved the rank of sergeant while in service to his country and received the coveted Bronze Star, the fourth-highest combat award given by the military, for his service in the Iraq war.
Nathan was employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy by the private security firm Wakenhut.
Nathan was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Benjamin Mosley; and uncles, Earl, Wayman and Harold Mosley.
He is survived by his parents, Shirley Mosley and Randall Teasley; wife, Ashleigh German Mosley; son, James Benjamin Mosley; sisters, Natasha and Mack Johnson. Sherie' Shankles, Jordan Ingle, Ashton Teasley; brother, Hunter Teasley; grandparents, Edna Mae Mosley and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Teasley; niece, Kaidyn Johnson; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CDT on Monday, April 21, with interment immediately following in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
Pall bearers are Darrell Mosley, Mike Mosley, Reggie Mosley, Chris Lawson, Nick Tudors, Brandon Graham, and Tripp Layne.
The family will receive visitors from noon till 9 p.m. CDT today, April 20.
Arrangements are by Tate's Funeral Home, Jasper.
Joan Pocus
PALMER -- Joan Pocus, 64, died Thursday, April 17, 2008.
She was preceded in death her father, Sam Hill; son, Roger Samuel Pocus; sister, Rachel Mae Bradford.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Pocus; sons, Danny and Jason (Martha) Pocus; mother, Orine Blalock; brothers, Sam Hill Jr. and Billy Hill; sisters, Brenda Smith, Liza Brown, Suzie Derryberry and Katherine Watts; grandchildren, Jason, Ethan and Jasmine; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CDT today in the funeral home chapel.
Burial to follow in Bonnie Oaks Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
John Roberts Jr.
JASPER -- John T. Roberts Jr., 79, passed away Saturday April 19, 2008, at his home.
He worked for the state of Tennessee and was a member of Coppinger Cove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Taylor and Liza Tilley Roberts Sr.; sisters, Lucille Daniels, Mable Taylor; brothers, Walter, Willis, Earl, Hubert, and Willie Roberts.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ruby Sue Lewis Roberts; son, Marty (Kay) Roberts, Jasper; daughter, Lisa (Steve) Keahey, Jasper; sister, Mary Daniels; grandchildren, Chan and Lauren Pesnell and Chevy Roberts.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday April 22, 2008, at the funeral home chapel with Brother Mike Teague officiating.
Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. CDT today, April 20, 2008, and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. CDT Monday, April 21, 2008.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn., 942-9500.
Dr. Edward Snyder
KNOXVILLE -- Edward Duncan Snyder, M.D., passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008.
He grew up in Chattanooga and graduated from Baylor School. At age 21 he completed his medical studies at the University of Tennessee at Memphis.
He later served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors are his wife of 33 years, Jean Snyder; three daughters and spouses; four grandchildren; his mother, Frances Duncan Snyder; and his sister, Diane Snyder.
A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Farragut, Tenn.
Arrangements by Click Funeral Home, Farragut, www.clickfuneralhome.com.
GEORGIA
James Bobo
RISING FAWN -- James Allen Bobo, 75, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008.
Born in Sand Mountain, Ala., on Aug. 17, 1932, the son of Joseph Zeb Bobo and Eloise Chadwick Bobo. He attended school in Dade County, Ga., and joined the Coast Guard, where he was stationed in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a Master Mason Shriner and member of the Punta Gorda Elks Club. He attended Rising Fawn Baptist Church. He retired from DuPont after 42 years.
He married Patricia Ann Goulding in the United Methodist Church in 1955. He and Patricia Ann resided in Trenton, Ga., until they moved to Punta Gorda in 2000.
He is survived by his wife; daughter, Elta Crabtree; son, Allen Bobo; grandchildren, Brieanna Foster, Erik Bobo, Matt Bobo, Carissa Crabtree, Christian Crabtree; and great-grandson Joseph Austin Bobo; brother, Raymond Bobo.
A memorial service was at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Kays-Ponger Funeral Home, Punta Gorda Chapel.
Please visit the online tribute to James Allen Bobo at www.kays- ponger.com.
Arrangements made by Kays-Ponger Funeral Home.
Nancy Brooks
TUNNEL HILL -- Nancy Faye Claridy "Sister" Brooks, 61, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. today in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Bill Casteel and the Rev. Leon Hullander officiating.
Burial will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Ider, Ala.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share thoughts and memories.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Lynn Chattin
ROSSVILLE -- Lynn Eugene Chattin, 64, departed this life Friday, April 18, 2008, at his home with family and friends at his side.
He was a former driver trainer with U.S. Express. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Jeannette Chattin; brother, Larry L. Chattin; stepson, Timothy M. Wood.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Janet Chattin; his children, Jana L. Preston and Chaplain Col. Thomas E. Preston, currently stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, Robin L. and Timothy Vickers, of Chattanooga, Howard D. and Debbie Wood, of LaFayette, Ga., Staci L. and Greg James, of Flintstone, Ga., and Kimberly L. Field of Chattanooga, Michael and Glenda Mirabella, greatest friends since high school whom he loved like a brother; three brothers, Mickey, Terry and Wayne Chattin; 11 grandchildren who were his life, Charity Cowger, Christy Tomisek, Caleb Preston, Malori, Meredith and Madison Vickers, Donnie, Scotty and Bridgett Wood, Alexis James, and "his Little Cadillac," Grayson James; 12 great-grandchildren, Evan, Will and Julianna Cowger, Matt and Jacob Preston, Austin, Haley and Jackson Wood, Gracie and Ellie Tomisek, Brandon and Logan Wood; special cousin, Shirley Phillips; three nieces, Maria, Michelle and Marcy; nephew, Michael Chattin.
He was loved by all who knew him.
Graveside funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2008, at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park in Rossville with Chaplain Col. Thomas Preston, Pastor Darryl O'Neal and the Rev. C. Henry Preston officiating.
Family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. prior to departing for the service Monday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hutcheson Hospice.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfaneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Lillie Clark
ROSSVILLE -- Lillie Daniel Clark, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2008.
She was born Aug. 12, 1919 in Euchee in Meigs County, Tenn., to the late Isaac and Matilda White Daniel. She had lived in Rossville since 1940.
Lillie was a charter member of Parkway Baptist Church. She worked several years for Red Food Stores and she and her husband ran their own grocery store for many years, the last being Clark's Grocery on Cross Street.
Lillie was a precious lady full of life and laughter and genuine love for all her family and friends. She never met a stranger and made lifelong friends everywhere she went. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, B.J. Clark who died Feb. 23, 2008; five brothers, Charlie Daniels, Walter Daniels, William Daniels, J.A. Daniels and Lige Daniel; and two sisters, Nannie Ray and Lena Daniel.
She is survived by niece and caretaker, Margie (Jerry) Mayfield, of Fort Oglethorpe; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, "adopted children" and many friends whom she loved very much and who also loved her -- because to know her was to love her.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, at the Heritage Funeral Home chapel with Dr. David Sampson, the Rev. Richard Byars and the Rev. Johnny Daniels officiating.
Pallbearers will be nephews David Daniels, Ben Daniel, Jeff Daniels, Tony Ellis, Jason Daniels and Greg Crossling.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Special thanks to Loretta, Tina, Renee and Judy for taking such loving care of her: Hutcheson Hospice, especially Sandra P., Roxanne, Phyllis and Dr. William Horton, and Dr. William Smith who treated her for many years.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today, April 20, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the Heritage Funeral Home, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742.
Jennifer Jackson
SUMMERVILLE -- Jennifer Jackson, 37, died Friday, April 18, 2008.
Survivors include her husband, Kevin Jackson; daughters, Blakely Jackson and Haley Jackson, all of Summerville; father, Benny Helton, of LaFayette, Ga.; mother, Gladys Burgess and stepfather, Gary Burgess; sisters, Michele (Monty) Morrison, Sunshine (Darin) Kelley, Britney Helton; brother, Rusty (Nikita) Helton, all of LaFayette; stepsisters, Melissa Entrekin and Cristy Burgess, both of Trion, Ga.; grandparents, Claymon Burgess and Christine Burgess, of LaFayette. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Rev. Todd Smith and the Rev. Wadell Howell officiating.
Interment in the Family Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Bradley Jackson, Stacey Meeks, Rodger Tennant, Jason Taubert, John Wigley and David Rateliff.
Honorary pallbearers are Marty Jackson, George Payne, Monty Morrison, Darin Kelley and Rusty Helton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations my be made to the Jennifer Jackson Memorial Fund at the Bank of LaFayette, or to the Maryellen Locher Breast Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.
The body will lie instate at the church from 1 p.m. until service time Monday.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home Inc.
Tom Jewell
CHICKAMAUGA -- Thomas "Tom" W. Jewell, 76, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008.
He was born in Chattanooga to the late Daniel Ashley "Jr." Jewell III and Vera Palfrey Jewell. He was a member of the Church of the Nativity in Fort Oglethorpe. He was a retired accountant and had worked for Crystal Springs Bleachery, T.H. Payne Co. and had been a self-employed accountant as well.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kitty Headen Jewell; daughter, Sharon West; brothers, Daniel Ashley Jewell IV and Henry Jewell.
He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Lee Jewell, of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Ellen and Brad Siegfried, of Duluth, Ga.; grandchildren, Ashley and Jesse West, Emma and Anna Siegfried; sisters, Irene J. Welborn, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Carol J. Browder, of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2008, graveside at the Church of the Nativity.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. today.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.
Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Leonard Koger
RINGGOLD -- Leonard "Sam" Koger, 71, departed this life Saturday, April 19, 2008.
He was born in Hamilton County to the late Lester and Ollie Ashford Koger.
Sam was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years of service and Federal Express after 12 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Kuper Koger; and daughter, Roxanne Koger.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Bitindo, of Egg Harbor, N.J.; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Pat Koger, of Ringgold, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Richard Kitts, of Fort Oglethorpe; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday and prior to the service Tuesday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Cora Lancaster
ROSSVILLE -- Cora Lee Lancaster, 88, departed this life Friday, April 18, 2008.
She was born in Ellijay, Ga., to the late Fletcher and Lissie Ann Garrett Stamey. Cora was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Rossville and retired from Rossville Mills after many years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Glenn Cantrell and Wallace Lancaster.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Ann Keffer, of Rossville; grandchildren and their spouses, Glenn and Kyla McCary, Chad Keffer, all of Rossville, Michelle and Bill Wilson, of Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Ross, Zoey, Tye Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday at W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to the service Monday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Mike Michalski
CLAYTON -- E.M. "Mike" Michalski, 81, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, in the Mountain Lakes Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Mike was born Sept. 29, 1926, in West Orange, N.J., to late Joseph and Katherine Michalski. He was a longtime resident and businessman in Chattanooga.
Mike was a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, serving aboard a tanker during World War II from Japan, Philippine Islands, Iran, Australia, Panama, to the Hawaiian Islands. He was an outstanding athlete in football and track and field, plus a scholastic star. He member of the New York City Athletic Club and had set many records. Mike was inducted into the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's sports hall of fame in the fall of 1992 after Mike's phenomenal record was read as a tribute before a full regiment at attention. He was an awesome and avid golfer.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife, Carol Swafford Michalski, second wife, J.J. Stegall Michalski, brothers, Stanley and Walter Michalski.
Mike leaves to grieve for him a niece, Maureen Michalski Salayko, of New Jersey; his very much loved and loving friends, Doug Robinson, of Clayton, Ga., and Barbara Blockley, of Chattanooga.
He has been cremated and a visitation for friends and family will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Hunter Funeral Home.
Mike has entered the Kingdom of Heaven.
An online guest book is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com.
Arrangements are by Hunter Funeral Home, Clayton, Ga.
Joe Wrape Sr.
FLINTSTONE -- Brother Joseph "Joe" Wrape Sr., 67, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, in Bay City, Texas.
He was born June 11, 1940, in Summerville, Ga., to the late John Alfred Wrape and Annie Lee Pettyjohn Wrape. Brother Joe had lived in Flintstone for the past nine months. Before moving to Georgia he resided in Bay City, Texas, for many years where he led the congregation of the Nichols Street Church of Christ.
Brother Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Wrape; and granddaughter, Emily Newman.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Lenora Madaris Wrape, of Flintstone; four daughters and sons-in-law, Camille and David Dodd, of Eagleville Tenn., Crystal and Nolan Gibson, of Rossville, Cindy and Andy Peters, of Louise, Texas, and Felicia and Eric Flores, of Richmond, Texas; son, Joseph Earl Wrape Jr. and wife, Andrea, of Rowlett, Texas; three sisters, Nellie Godfrey, of Summerville, Ga., Frances Parton, of Chickamauga, Ga., and Faye Thomison, of Chickamauga; brother, Parks Wrape, of Rossville; and his grandchildren, Joshua Dodd, Jonathan Dodd, Ricky Mincy, Joy Peters, Laura Peters, Rebecca Peters, Trey Wrape III and Jordyn Wrape.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in the funeral home chapel with Brother Joseph E. Wrape Jr. officiating.
Interment will be at the Lakewood Memory Garden, South.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Dodd, Nolan Gibson, Andy Peters, Eric Flores, Joshua Dodd, Jonathan Dodd, Ricky Mincy and Trey Wrape III.
Donations may be made to the Nichols Street Church of Christ or the Ministerial Alliance in Bay City.
Condolences may be shared at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
ALABAMA
Lela Haas
PISGAH -- Lela Marie Haas, 61, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, at her residence.
Graveside service will be noon CDT today, April 20, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
Felton Watson
COLLINSVILLE -- Felton Wayne Watson passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Collinsville Nursing Home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. CDT Monday in the chapel.
Burial will follow at Highway Church of God.
Visitation: after 3 p.m. CDT today.
Arrangements are by W.T. Wilson Chapel.
OTHER AREAS
Roger Richey
MANSFIELD, Texas -- Roger D. Richey, 61, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, in Mansfield.
He was born Oct. 6, 1946, in Long Island, Ala., the son of George W. Sr. and Claudia E. Roginson Richey. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
Roger was the owner-operator of a trucking company who will be remembered by all for his dedication to helping others.
He was preceded in death by his father; and two brothers, George W. Richey Jr. and Stan Richey.
He is survived by his sons, Randy and his fiancée, Dawn Tester, of McKinney, Texas, Scott and wife, Kelly, of Pilot Point, Texas, Thomas and wife, Lourdes, of Trinidad, Colo., and Dale and wife, Heather, of Arlington, Texas; mother, Claudia E. Richey, of Bryant, Ala.; grandchildren, Regan and Emma Richey, of Frisco, Texas, Mason and Ashtyn Richey, of Pilot Point, Texas, Alejandra and Jared Richey, of Trinidad, Colo., and Hannah, Haley and Haden Richey, of Arlington, Texas; sister, Rita Blevins, of Higdon, Ala.; brother, Charles Richey and Aunt Rosa Robinson, both of Bryant; dear friends, Horace Claudis, of Mansfield, Texas, and Daryl Hendrix, of Fort Worth, Texas; and numerous other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. EDT Tuesday in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Millican officiating.
Interment will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 3-9 p.m. EDT Monday.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
