HAMILTON COUNTY

Pete Blevins Jr.

W. D. "Pete" Blevins Jr., loving husband, father, son and grandfather passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Brian Davis officiating.

Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends today one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.

Scooter Bridge

William H. "Scooter" Bridge, 56, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008, at a local hospital.

Scooter was a native of Chattanooga.

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy "Corky" Bridge, and was preceded in death by his father, William F. Bridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel Bible Village.

There will be no visitation.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hixson, with the Rev. Genevieve DeHoog officiating.

Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

Kyle Davis

Kyle Franklin Davis, of Ooltewah, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Willard Dye

Willard Lynch Dye, 98, died Friday, April 25, 2008.

Willard was born in Springfield, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1909. His family moved to Chattanooga when he was a small child. He graduated from Chattanooga High School and attended the University of Chattanooga. His work with Camp Ocoee, YMCA and the Junior Leaders Club lead him to the 1932 Olympics where he was a runner-up to represent the USA in the gymnastics competition.

He was a member of First-Centenary United Methodist Church for 70 years. Willard was an original employee of TVA as a civil engineer.

He was preceded in death by Bessie Marie Dye, his beloved wife of 63 years; his parents, Roy and Olive Dye; and sister, Rachel Byrd.

He is survived by his children, Roy (Pat) Dye, Joy Black; and grandchildren Cheryl (Steve) Tompkins, Robin Dye, Taja Dye, Chantal Dye, Josh (Lori) Black, Jason (Nadia) Black, Tara Black; and his sister, Jeannette Sitton.

Willard lived a full life of caring, loving and helping others.

A memorial service, body donated to medical science, to honor his life will be held Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. at First-Centenary United Methodist Church, visitation will be at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to First-Centenary United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 208, Chattanooga TN 37401, or to a charity of your choice.

Phil Hackney

Phil Hackney docked at his home port of Heaven on Sunday, April 27, 2008.

A Chattanooga native, Phil graduated from the Baylor School and the University of Tennessee. He was a businessman and he was associated with Phil's Marine Sales, Hackney's Dress Shop and most recently Marine Max. Phil was a member of the Chattanooga Yacht Club for many years and he was honored by the Chattanooga Marine Trade Association at the All Boat Review in 2003. Phil was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary and the Power Squadron. Phil was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Phil was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Bess Hackney Bright and Noble Leslie Hackney Sr.; brother, Noble Leslie Hackney Jr.

Phil is survived by a daughter, Deborah Hagaman Hackney; cousin, Ronald and Louise Hackney, of Huntsville, Ala.; extended family, Bonnie C. Hagaman, William Smith Hagaman Jr. and Debbie Hagaman Hackney.

A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Owens officiating. Phil will be attended by fellow boatmen from the Chattanooga Yacht Club and dear lifelong friends.

The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Hixson.

Clinton Norman

Clinton H. Norman, of Soddy-Daisy, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at the Bridge at Monteagle.

He was retired from Combustion Engineering where he was manager of Labor Relations. He was a member of Soddy Methodist Church, Brainerd Masonic Lodge 736 F&AM, Chattanooga Scottish Rite Society, Alhambra Shrine and Knights of Pythias. He attended Daisy High School and the University of Chattanooga. He was an outstanding basketball player there as well as having played semi-pro ball with the Peerless Woolens Team where he was named all southern in the Southern Textile Basketball Tournament in Greenville, S.C. He was also inducted into the Old Timers Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Tri-State Officials Association as a basketball and football official for 25 years.

He was the son of the late Walter and Will Norman of Daisy, a pioneer family in Hamilton County and preceded in death by two brothers, Wallace Norman, of Daisy and Whaley Ordell Norman, of Chattanooga.

He is survived by two daughters, Patsy (Toby) Ayre and Dixie (Bill) Long; son, Walter (Gayle) Norman, all of Chattanooga; three grandchildren, Frank Ayre III, Kristi Ayre and Scott Norman; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Mike McRae officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at mem.com.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153.

John Pell

John Pell, 41, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in a local hospital.

Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.

Carl Petty

Carl Petty, 58, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008, in a local hospital.

Funeral: noon today in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.

Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Nancy Prater

Nancy Ruth Prater, 73, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008, at her home.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4 p.m. today, April 30, in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Calvin Nunley officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the time of the service today at the funeral home.

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

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

Anthony Ragucci

Brother Anthony Ragucci died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Alexian Brothers Health Care Center, Signal Mountain.

Born June 13, 1914 to Louis and Madeline Ragucci in Morristown, N.J. Brother Anthony served in the U. S. Army in WWII and then worked for International Petroleum companies in various parts of the world, including Puerto Rico, India and the United States.

He entered the Congregation of Alexian Brothers in March, 1958 and celebrated his 50th Jubilee in March 2008. He held leadership roles in Chicago, Ill.; San Jose, Calif.; Milwaukee, Wis.; and in Signal Mountain, where he lived until his death.

He is survived by a nephew, Gerry Ragucci, Providence, Mass., and a niece, Gayle Brock, Capitola, Calif. Also by many extended family members.

Brother Tony lived life fully. He loved the Lord, his family and friends. He helped them live their lives in joy.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday until the Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at the Alexian Village.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008,at 11:15 a.m. at St. Augustine Chapel of Alexian Village.

Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.

Wayne Roberts

J. Wayne Roberts, 63, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008, in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held today, April 30, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Buddy Edwards officiating.

Interment will follow in Rinnie Cemetery in Crossville, Tenn.

The family will receive friends today up to the hour of service at the funeral home.

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

Valeria Smith

Valeria Moses Smith, 83, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, in a local hospital.

Services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. David King officiating.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands at Concord Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends today prior to the service at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, East Brainerd Road.

Josephine Still

Josephine Still, 105, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Life Care Center of Collegedale where she was a resident for 22 years.

Born in Greenville, Tenn. on Nov. 23, 1902, she was the last surviving child of the late Nathan and Eliza Still.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Tom, Hubert and Carl Still; and her sisters, Bess, Claudia and Glenna Still Cannon with whom she made her home in Cleveland for many years.

She is survived by one niece, Jeane Casson, of Ooltewah; one nephew, Ernest Joe Cannon, of Cleveland, as well as several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews of Greenville, Tenn. and Cleveland.

A remembrance of life graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens in Cleveland with Dr. Jay McCluskey officiating.

The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jim Rush Funeral Home, North Ocoee Chapel, who is in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn Stoner

Evelyn M. Stoner, 90, formerly of Altoona, Pa., and Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Loyalton of Harrisburg, Pa.

Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Roy C. and Mary H. Ebright Reed. She was the widow of Kenneth P. Stoner.

She was a volunteer for AMG International and attended Devonshire Memorial United Brethren in Christ Church.

She is survived by two sons, Michael D, Stoner, of Nevada, and Dr. Mark R. Stoner, of California; a brother, Cal E. Reed, of Linglestown; a sister, C. Louise Hampton, of Holidaysburg, Pa.; two grandchildren, Ian and Heather Stoner; a great-grandson.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Devonshire Memorial United Brethren in Christ Church, 5630 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg, Pa. Rev. Todd Fetters will officiate.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

There will be a luncheon reception in the church's fellowship hall following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AMG International, 6815 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Arrangements are being handled by Hoover Funeral Homes and Crematory Inc., Linglestown, Pa.

Doyle Thrasher

Mart Doyle Thrasher, 70, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

He was the pastor of Attalla Church of God in Attalla, Ala. He was the pastor of several churches in our area over the past 40 years.

Survivors include his wife, Glenda Thrasher; sons, Jerry Thrasher and Michael Thrasher, both of Lenoir City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Chelsea, Haley and Caitlyn Thrasher, all of Lenoir City: brother, Eugene Thrasher, of Ohatchee, Ala.; sisters, Oleana Wehunt, of Rainbow City, Ala.; Dean Smith, of Collinsville, Ala.; Ollie Mae Rowell, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Lou Shutt, of Sweetwater, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Charles Pittman, the Rev. Charles Patterson and the Rev. Melvin Walker officiating.

Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Tom Warmouth

Thomas C. Warmouth, 68, son of Tim and Mary, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008, in his home after a long battle with cancer.

He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and owner of Warmouth Engraving and Printing Co. since moving to Hixson from New York in 1976.

He served in the Air Force from 1957-1959 as a military policeman and was a member of VFW and American Legion for the past 20 years.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of 47 years; two brothers, Tim and Robert; and sister, Joan and brother-in-law, Gus Foley.

He also is survived by his children; son, Michael, son Thomas G. and daughter-in-law, Christine and their children, Kyle and Kelly; daughter, Tammy and son-in-law, Tim Herrick and their children, Tiffany and Logan.

A funeral Mass will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008, at St. Jude Catholic Church on Ashland Terrace with Father David Carter officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends for visitation today from 6-8 p.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

The family wishes to express their appreciation for all the support and care from Hospice of Chattanooga and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to their organization, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153.

Corine Welbon

Corine Welbon, 100, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at her residence.

Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

TENNESSEE

Opal Bain

DUNLAP -- Opal Dian "Pug" Bain died unexpectedly Monday, April 28, 2008.

Mrs. Bain was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Della Pennington Lawman; husband, Freddie Bain Sr.; and daughter, Robin Stewart.

Survivors include, daughter, Beverly (Danny) Lovelady; sons, Freddie Bain Jr. and Doug (Tammy) Bain, all of Dunlap; sisters, Reba Elsea, Chattanooga, Wanda (Jimmy) Leonard, Bryant, Ala.; brothers, Carl Williams, California, Harold (Janice) Williams, Chattanooga and Buck (Dimple) Williams, Alabama; grandchildren, Heather Meeks, Michael Farley, Brad Shell, Quad Bain, Drew Bain, Danica Stewart; one great-grandson, Gunner Meeks; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. CDT Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Brother Gary Lange officiating.

Burial in Cagle-Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Visitation 3-8 p.m. today.

Online guestbook at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Highway 28, Dunlap, TN 37327 (423) 949-2112.

Thomas Greenwood

DAYTON -- Thomas Richard Greenwood, 94, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Rhea Medical Center.

A longtime resident of Rhea County, he was a member of Ogden Road Seventh-day Adventist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Greenwood; two sisters; three brothers.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Kay Swafford, Leta May Buckner, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; son, Joseph Greenwood, Dayton, Tenn.; two sisters, Stella Marie Gorham, Bakersfield, Calif., Virginia DeShazo Tonopah, Ariz.; four brothers, Wessie Greenwood, Tulsa, Okla., Jessie Greenwood, Oklahoma City, Okla., Sam Greenwood, Waldron, Ariz., George Greenwood, Parker, Ariz.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Laurelbrook Church with Pastor Larry Owens and Pastor Wayne Coulter officiating.

Interment in Laurelbrook Cemetery.

Arrangements by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Dayton.

Judy Layman

CARTWRIGHT -- Judy C. Layman, 59, died Monday night, April 28, 2008, at Grandview Medical Center.

She was of the Church of God faith and was preceded in death by her father, John Arley Layman.

She is survived by her mother, Opal Layman; five sisters, Arlene (Bill) Gamble, Delores (Mike) Morgan, both of Cartwright, Barbara Grayson, Powells Cross Road, Shirley Prestel, Whitwell and Faye (Robbie) Brady, Dunlap; two brothers, Jim Layman, Cartwright and Jerry (Bev) Layman, Trenton, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James Dunn officiating.

Burial will be in Cookston Cemetery.

Condolences can be made on line at reedfamilyfh.com.

Family will receive friends today from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. CDT and Thursday from 8 a.m. CDT until time of service.

Arrangements are by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.

Dr. James Lester

MONTEAGLE -- Dr. James P. Lester M.D., 83, passed away at his home in Monteagle on Thursday, April 24, 2008, from complications due to cancer.

A Memorial service will be Sunday, May 4, following the 10:30 a.m. CDT worship service at Christ Church, 1059 West Main St. Monteagle, with Bishop William Millsaps officiating.

Interment of ashes with military honors will follow in Christ Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Christ Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 157, Monteagle, TN 37356.

Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, (931) 924-2381.

Robert Rogers

WHITWELL -- Robert L. Rogers, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

He was a retiree of Signal Mountain Cement Co. of Chattanooga.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Webb Rogers; two sons, Robert "Skip" Rogers and his wife, Donna, and Johnny Rogers and his wife, Angie, of Whitwell; two granddaughters, Lyndi and Johna Rogers, of Whitwell; two grandsons, Scott Rogers and his wife, Mecca, of Soddy-Daisy, and Chris Rogers, of Jasper, Tenn.; two great-granddaughters, Jaycee and Falon Rogers, of Soddy-Daisy; brother, Howard Rogers; and sister, Faye Gholston.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 4 p.m. CDT in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. CDT today.

Arrangements by Sequatchie Valley Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, Jasper, (423) 942-2887.

GEORGIA

Wilburn Jarrett

SUMMERVILLE -- Wilburn Jarrett, 63, died Sunday, April 27, 2008.

The funeral was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Interment in Jarrett Cemetery.

Sheila Newsome

RINGGOLD -- Sheila Karen Huskey Newsome, 56, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2008.

She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area. She was an employee of Beaulieu Carpet and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Clara Porter Huskey; and brother, Jerry Huskey.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Dena Newsome, of Chattanooga; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Michael Smith, of Ringgold; sister, Kay Waldrop, of Rockdale, Ga.; brother, Randy Huskey, of Summerville, Ga.; five grandchildren, Justin Newsome, Gabrielle Newsome, Jessica Newsome, Christian Smith and Michaela Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held noon Friday in the funeral home chapel.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Arvetta Roach

ROSSVILLE -- Arvetta B. Roach, 72, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008.

She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was a member of Graysville Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Tennie Jones; brother, Paul Jones; and her husband, Frank Roach.

Survivors include her children, Craig Roach and Renee Roach, both of Rossville.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Brother Denny Manning officiating.

Burial will follow in Rock Spring Cemetery.

The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today, after noon Thursday and prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe. Obituary line, 861-1060.

Jack Scholl

ROCK SPRING -- Jack Arlington Scholl, 84, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008.

He was a World War II veteran and a member White Oak Church of Christ.

Mr. Scholl retired from Covenant Transport.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Jacob Scholl; mother, Helen Manuel Scholl; sister, Peggy Scholl Woods; son, Jack Phillip Scholl.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Virginia Davis Scholl; daughters, Jacqueline Scholl (David) Parker, Elizabeth "Libby" Scholl (Rick) King; son, Walter Clay (Connie) Scholl; grandchildren, Jonathan David Parker, Rachel Erin Parker, Elizabeth Claire Watson, Trevor "Trey" Franklin Watson III, Jordan Katherine Scholl, Kirsten Rae Scholl; daughter-in-law, Candace Scholl; sister-in-law, Jimmie Dockery; nieces, Linda McAlpine and Leslie Hamrick.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with J.C. Watkins officiating.

Entombment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the North Chapel and from noon until the time of the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to (G.B.N.) Gospel Broadcasting Network, P.O. Box 23604 Chattanooga, TN 37422.

Please share your thoughts and memories at wwwmem.com.

Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Cecil Spivey

CHATSWORTH -- Cecil "Pete" Spivey, 89, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008, from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home, Chatsworth.

Rodney Trammel

CHICKAMAUGA -- Rodney Wayne Trammel, 42, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008.

He was born in Fort Oglethorpe, and had been a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working on and driving "Muscle Cars". He was a current employee of Synthetic/Industries/Shaw Industries where he had worked for the past 24 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Homer J.W. Trammel; aunt, Margaret Williams; and a niece, Dana Trammel.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Laura Danette Williams Trammel; children and their spouses, Brooke and Joe Keller, Adam Trammel, all of Chickamauga, Ga., Blake (stationed at San Diego, Calif., U.S.S. Nimitz) and Stacy, of Chickamauga; his mother, Mary Catherine Fugatt Trammel, of Chickamauga; brothers, Wally Trammel, of Chickamauga, Jim Trammel, of Lyerly, Ga.; grandchildren, Brandon Keller and Julianna Trammel, several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends all day today until the service.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 30, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Chickamauga with Dr. Jerry Young and Pastor Chris Morgan officiating.

Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, Rossville.

Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.

John Wilson

TRENTON -- John Milton Wilson, 60, departed this life Sunday April 27, 2008.

He served in the U.S. Army, was a Golf Pro and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Winburn "Pete" and Lois Wilson; and his wife, Tracie Lackey Wilson.

Survivors include his son, Daniel Wilson; and daughter, Victoria Wilson, both of Germany; two brothers and wives, Donald and Janet Wilson, Wheaton, Ill., Jere and Joyce Wilson, Columbia, S.C., and aunt, Edna Elliott, Rockmart, Ga.

Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Jere Wilson officiating.

There is no visitation.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

Clark Woodfin Sr.

FORT OGLETHORPE -- Clark Castle Woodfin Sr., 91, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

He was born Dec. 21, 1916, to the late Oliver Henry Woodfin and Cynthia Rosa Castle Woodfin in Morganville, Ga. He was a retired security guard with Rock Tenn Packaging for 30 years, was a member of McCarty Baptist Church, and he loved to hunt and fish.

He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Deborah Woodfin and Joyce Conn; great-granddaughter, Shawnna Conn; brother, Russell Woodfin; sisters, Francis Krajesky, Ruby McBryar, Mamie Woodfin, Frankie Keith, Margarite Berryhill and Dorothy Delashmitt.

Survivors include his wife, Cora Mae Redman Woodfin, of Fort Oglethorpe; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and W.C. Wingo, of Chickamauga; son, Clark Castle "Rick" Woodfin Jr.; daughter-in-law, Julia Sampley; seven grandchildren, Allen Conn, Earl and Gary Richards, Adam, Michael and Joseph Woodfin and Mary Woodfin White; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Eric Greeson officiating.

Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Family will receive friends all day today.

Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

ALABAMA

Welton Baugh

POWELL -- Welton "Blue" Baugh, 68, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at his residence.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. CDT Thursday, May 1, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Town Creek Cemetery.

Ronald Blansit

VALLEY HEAD -- Ronald T. Blansit, 59, died Monday, April 28, 2008.

Survivors: sons, Ronald, Kelly, Scotty and Joey Blansit; daughter, Heather; mother, Myrtle Blansit; brothers; sisters; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, May 1, at Burt Funeral Home, Valley Head Chapel.

Visitation 5-9 p.m. CDT today.

Nora Dutton

FORT PAYNE -- Nora S. Dutton, 95, died Monday, April 28, 2008.

Preceded in death by husband, J.H. Dutton.

Survivors include sons, J.W., Morris and Laverne Dutton; daughter, Patsy Honabach; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral 11 a.m. CDT today in the Burt Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

Irene Whitcher

BRIDGEPORT -- Irene Kirkpatrick Whitcher, 89, passed away at Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, Ala.

She was born in Richard City, Tenn. Irene and her husband "Buster" were the original founders of the Bridgeport Dairy Bar and they enjoyed square dancing. She was a member of the Church of Christ and Jackson County Home Demonstration Club.

Laura Irene Kirkpatrick Whitcher was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William Warren "Buster" Whitcher Jr.; parents, James Clinton "Tobe" and Laura Gilliam Kirkpatrick.

She is survived by her children, Carmen Whitcher Strock, of White City, Ala., Warren (Nanna) Whitcher, of Bridgeport, Janet Whitcher Brazeale, of Irving, Texas; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

The graveside service will be, held Thursday, May 1, at 11 a.m. CDT at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, officiated by Brother Randy Smith.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. CDT today at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

OTHER AREAS

Nancye Sullivan

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Nancye Pless Sullivan, 80, widow of Clinton Sullivan Jr., died Monday, April 28, 2008.

Born in Maysville, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Henry Ray and Mary Boyd Lykins Pless. A realtor with J.W. Davis, she was associated with the family business, Pless Antiques, on North Broadway, and enjoyed painting.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Sallee and her husband, Phillip, Chattanooga; sisters, Sherry O'Dea and her husband, Michael, Louisville, Ky. and Ella Katherine Brandenburg and her husband, Gene, Lexington; stepgranddaughter, Autumn Allison McKenzie; niece, Cynthia Lynn McCalister; and nephews, Michael J.O'Dea IV, Brian P. O'Dea and Michael P. Brandenburg.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway, conducted by Dr. Harold Hunter, Lexington.

Burial will follow at Lexington Cemetery.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. www.milwardfuneral.com.