HAMILTON COUNTY

Larry Barbee

Larry Edward Barbee, 48, of Soddy-Daisy went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

He was an employee of H.H. Brown Inc., and was a member of the Millwright Local #654.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman O. and Vivian C. Barbee.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Donna Kay Barbee; loving daughter, Teresa Kay Barbee; grandson, Hunter and Colton; sister, Wanda Elsea; mother-in-law, Marcella Harris; several brothers and sisters-in-laws; several nieces and nephews, all of Soddy-Daisy.

He will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Troy Simmons officiating.

Interment will follow in Hamilton County Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Friday 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.

Bonnie Battle

Bonnie Dean Cunningham Battle passed on Saturday, July 5, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie James Cunningham and Mary Lois Cunningham,

Survivors include her husband, Albert Leroy Battle; one son, Albert Leroy Battle Jr.; two devoted daughters, Victoria Rena Cunningham and Bonnie Denise Cunningham; four grandchildren, Sabrina Sampler, Jamie Sampler, Altavias Cunningham, Felecia Cunningham; two sisters, Joann Hutchens, Mary Delores Jones; and brother, Anthony Dewayne, all of Chattanooga; one sister-in-law, Carolina Romano Cunningham; a very special loving and dear friend, Clifford Humphrey; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008, 11 a.m. at McDowell Memorial COGIC with Pastor Terry Douglas officiating.

Wake 7-8 p.m. Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel

Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery

Chuck Bonner

Charles Wesley Bonner Sr., 74, of Chattanooga died Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Chuck went home to be with his Lord and Savior.

He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, retired police officer, public works, and minister. He was a member of City Church and Masonic Lodge #603.

He was born in Chattanooga in 1933 and was proud to be a part of both the community and the city. He will best be remembered for his charm, his ability to make you smile, his warmth to his family and loved ones, the joy he brought to others through his music, and of course, his sweet tooth and his love for Daytona Beach, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Irene Bonner; and son, Steve Bonner.

Survivors include his sons, Ricky Bonner, Wes Bonner, Jeff Bonner, Elijah Bonner; brothers, Jerry and Norman Bonner; sister, Sue Patton; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Mike Chapman officiating.

Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens South.

Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com

The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Carl Braden

Carl W. Braden, 79, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, July 7, 2008, at a local hospital.

Graveside services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Lakewood South Memory Gardens with Anthony Richey officiating.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

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

Ressie Burnum

Ressie Lou Burnum, 97, of Chattanooga died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in a local health care facility.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the North Chapel.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.

Further arrangements will be announced

Michael Carr

Michael Joseph Carr, 72 of Soddy-Daisy passed away Monday, July 7, 2008.

Services will be announced at a later date.

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

Share your memories with the family at www.legacyfuneralhome.com

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Pricella Cates-Boring

Pricella Joy Cates-Boring, 27, of Soddy Daisy, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at her home.

Services will be held today at 3 p.m. at Metropolitan Tabernacle Church on Shepherd Rd., with Rev. Steve Ball and Frank Clark officiating.

Condolences can be made at www.williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379

David Cooper

David Allen Cooper, 37, of Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2008.

Mr. Cooper was born in Chattanooga, to Ronald and Mildred Cooper Sr. He was a life-long member of Tiftonia Church of Christ and was employed as a machine operator at Brach Candy. He also was a graduate of Lookout Valley High School Class of 1989 and an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, G. K. Lee; grandmother, Clo Lee; paternal grandfather, Robert H. Cooper; paternal grandmother, Cordie Dodd; grandfather, Paul Link; and aunt, Judith Walker.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Mildred Cooper Sr.; brothers, Glenn Cooper, Steven Cooper and his wife, Laura, and Matthew Cooper, all of Chattanooga; two nieces, Brandy and Brittany; aunts, Kathy (Ricky) Kennedy of Jasper, Tenn., and Myrtle (Jackie) Dodd of Fort Payne, Ala.; uncles, Harold S. Link, Eugene Dodd, and Tony Dodd, all of Chattanooga, Robert (Sheryl) Cooper of Flintstone, Ga.; and Gary (Carolyn) Cooper of Ooltewah, Tenn.; and other aunts, uncles, and cousins

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday at Tiftonia Church of Christ, 159 Browns Ferry Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419, with Minister Jeff Brown officiating.

Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Marion County Red Cross or the Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

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

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Stella Ellis

Stella Elizabeth Ellis, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416

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

Clay Ferguson

D. Clay Ferguson, 68, of Hixson, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at his home.

Clay was a native of Cordele, Ga., a Chattanooga Central graduate and received his Master's Degree at UTC. A retired professor at Chattanooga State, he was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and attended Alpine Baptist Church. Clay had served in the National Guard and was also a member of the Hixson Masonic Lodge F&AM #727, Alhambra Shrine, Clown Unit and Creek's Bend Golf Club.

Survivors include his wife, Kelly Stephens Ferguson; daughters, Allyson (Randy) Shuford and Kendall (Tim) McBryar; sons, Daniel Ferguson, Kevin (Kelly) Reynolds, and Will (Erin) Reynolds; parents, Herbert and Sara Ferguson; sister, Mrs. Roger (Sandra) Lamb of Woodstock, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, Christopher, Callie, Daniel, Tia, Tyler, Blake, Cody, Michael, Carmen, Coby, Logan, Jazzy and Mason; mother-in-law, Bettye (Mousey) Janow; several nieces and nephews; and lifetime friend, Larry Shope.

Services are 2 p.m. Friday in the Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Fowler officiating.

Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, with members of the Shrine Clown Unit as pallbearers.

Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Please visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Pink Fitch

Pink Clem Fitch passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at a local hospital.

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

Jimmy Harris Jr.

Jimmy Harris Jr., 60, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at his residence.

A native of Etowah, Tenn., he had been a resident of the Chattanooga area most of his life and was the manager of Citizen Savings and Loan for many years. He was also a member of the Hickory Valley Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Harris; step-son and wife, Kristopher (Jana) Camp, Chattanooga; one grandchild; parents, Jimmy and Beulah Harris Sr., Etowah.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Haston and the Rev. Dale Lovelady officiating.

Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.

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Josephine Johnson

Josephine P. Johnson, 75 of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at a local health care facility.

She was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the CWBA Hall of Fame in 1999.

She was preceded in death by her son; Raymond Johnson Jr.; father, John Brady; mother, Helen Wilbanks; sister, Pat Forrester.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Raymond Johnson; son, Alan (Kathy) Johnson; daughter, Diana Seals; brothers, Gary Wilbanks, Carl Brady; sisters, Wanda Thompson, Judy Early; grandchildren; Dawn Cleveland, Chris Johnson, Tim Johnson, Michelle Rojas, Heather Johnson; eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be noon Friday in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Sam Philips and the Rev. Warren Beavers officiating.

Interment will follow the service at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-9 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.

Lynda Kaley

Lynda Clement Kaley, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville.

She was born on Dec. 16, 1936 in Dickson, Tenn., and was a longtime resident of Chattanooga.

Lynda graduated from Clarksville High School in 1955 and then from Austin Peay State University in 1959, with a degree in Education. She attended graduate school at Washington University in St. Louis and Vanderbilt University in Nashville. She and her husband, Jack, shared a passion for education throughout their lives.

After marrying and settling in Dickson, Lynda and her family lived for several years in Erin, Tenn., where they made many lifelong friends. The Kaleys moved to Chattanooga in 1978. Lynda was a member of St. John United Methodist Church where she enjoyed fellowship and friendship with many people over the years. She was a devoted wife and mother, and especially enjoyed music, art and flowers. She spent the last four years in Knoxville, Tenn., with her family. Many thanks go out to the caregivers that treated her with such love and dignity.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Straud Kaley, M.D.; father, William Aaron Clement Jr.; and twin sister, Glynda Clement Sharp.

Lynda is survived by her mother, Maxine Brown Clement of Dickson; sons, William Walton Kaley and John Straud Kaley; daughter, Laura Kaley Basilio and her husband, Tony; grandchildren, Anthony and Kaleigh Basilio; brother and sister-in-law, William Brown "Billy" Clement and Mary Clement; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home chapel.

Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday and 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the March of Dimes.

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

Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Kathlyn Kelly

Kathlyn B. Kelly, 93, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in an area health care facility.

She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church.

Mrs. Kelly was the wife of the late Thomas Boyd Kelly and was also preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

Survivors include her son, Thomas B. (Martha) Kelly; two grandchildren, Thomas W. (Charlene) Kelly, Terry Kelly; two great-grandchildren, Thomas G. (Tiffany) Kelly, Jennifer Kelly; two cousins, Addie Butler and Emily Lowe, all of Chattanooga.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.

Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.

Alice Kinser

Alice G. Kinser, 98, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2008.

Alice was born on March 31, 1910 in Knoxville, Tenn., and has been a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. She was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; parents, Russell and Catherine Thomas; and two sisters, Mae Underwood and Edith Wright.

She is survived by many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor William Waddell and Pastor Gary Schimmer officiating.

Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12:30-1 p.m. on Friday at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Chattanooga and Memorial Northpark Hospital.

Contributions may be made to the Organ Fund at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5001 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343 or Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Clarence Martin

Clarence Bennett Martin, 75, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in a local healthcare facility.

Clarence was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Red Bank. He retired from Ullenberg Jewelry Company with over 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Martin.

Survivors include his sisters, Betty Young of Cleveland and Gloria (Randall) Magnusson of LaFayette, Ga.; brother, Billy (Dianne) Richardson of Atlanta, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Martin, the Rev. Otis Bean officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park with military honors and the Rev. Roger Keith officiating at the gravesite.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

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

Bertie Norman

Bertie Norman, 91, of Harrison, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008.

A lifelong resident of the Harrison area, she was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and was the wife of the late Eugene "Pete" Norman.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Josephine Norman Gray.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce (Gerald) Owens, Harrison, Linda (Darrell) Everett, Cleveland and Dean Cohan, Modesto, Calif.; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Charles (Peggy) Norman, Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Ms. Ella Boyd, Harrison.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in New McDonald Cemetery with the Rev. Don Glenn officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 7414 Old Lee Highway.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at mem.com

Jacquard Petty

Jacquard M. Petty, 21, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008 in a local hospital.

Funeral: today at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Kalvert Scruggs officiaiting.

Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

Jimmy Renslow

Jimmy Proctor Renslow, 60, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at home with his loving family by his side.

While attending Scottsboro High School in Alabama, Jimmy worked for Johnson Super Market where he learned his trade as a meat cutter. After graduation, in 1966, he moved with his family to Chattanooga and went to work for Red Food Store. At the age of 40, his career was prematurely ended at Pruett's Food Town as a meat market manager, because of his fight with diabetes.

Seven years ago, Jimmy's dream of living on a farm came true when he moved to Niota, Tenn., with his daughter, Michelle and her family. Despite failing health, he enjoyed his simple life of farm living.

Jimmy will be remembered for his love of Alabama football, Southern Gospel music, his animals, singing in the church choir, and for his wonderful sense of humor. Jimmy had a servant's heart and whenever his sisters needed help with yard work, all they had to do was call and no matter how bad he felt, he was there to help. He never let his struggle with diabetes keep him down.

Jimmy's life was marked by his strong devotion for God and his Christian faith. One unique aspect of his faith was his ability to look beyond denominational lines and focus on the common aspects of the Christian faith. He was a man full of generosity and was a walking example of Jesus' story of the widow's mite.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Renslow; his father, Bill Renslow; his grandparents, Herbert and Belle Proctor; his brother, William Renslow.

Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Henry "Destry") Britton and Rebekah Renslow; son, Jimmy Wayne (Gayla)Renslow; brother, Phil (Ann) Renslow ; sisters, Ginger and Mary (Hal) Fix ; and the niece he loved like a daughter, Sherry (Tony) Layne; his grandchildren, Jenny Williams, Dylan, and Lee Britton, Boe, Mac and Leia Grace Renslow; great-grandson, Blaze Britton; other nieces and nephews, J.R. and William Fix, Andrew and Bethany Renslow.

Jimmy wanted his body donated to medical science, in hopes of finding a cure for diabetes.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. Friday at Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene on Highway 68 in Niota, Tenn. His pastor, Jon Amspaugh will officiate.

Memorial contributions can be made to Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 270 County Road 231, Niota TN 37826 or Caris Heathcare, 1011 W. Madison Ave., Suite B, Athens, TN 37303.

Beverly Rentzell

Beverly Ashley Rentzell, 68, of Red Bank passed away July 6th, 2008 at a local hospital after a valiant fight with cancer.

She was a lifelong resident of Red Bank and attended St. Thaddaeus Episcopal Church where she was a member of the choir and the Flower Guild. Beverly was a member of the Sweet Adelines International Scenic City Chorus for many years. She was also a member of the Sports Car Club of America. She worked with her sons during their racing careers across the country and abroad and was known as Mom to all associated in the Motorcycle Road Racing. She loved and was loved by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her son, Bob Rentzell; and her parents, Buford and Betty Ashley.

She leaves behind her husband of 47 years, Robert L. Rentzell of Red Bank; her son, Lindsey Rentzell also of Red Bank; a son, Kevin (Tammy Keese) Rentzell of Estill Springs, Tenn.; and his daughters, Amanda Masako Rentzell, 9, of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and Victoria Ashley Keese Rentzell, 5, of Estill Springs; her brother, Buford (Brenda) T. Ashley, Jr. of Chattanooga; two sisters, Kathy (Randy) Lewis of Acworth, Ga.,and Martha (Duane) Brown of Chattanooga.

There will be a Celebration of Life visitation with Blessing and Prayer Vigil held at 6 p.m. on Saturday at St. Thaddaeus Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane, Hwy 153 and Hwy 58. Services to Celebrate Bev's Life will be 10 a.m. Sunday morning with the worship services. Come as you are.

The family request expressions of sympathy take the form of memorial contributions to Road Racing World Action Fund, P.O. Box 1428, Lake Elsinore, CA 92531. For crash protection devices for racers, such as her sons.

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

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

Rosa Smith

Rosa Lee Smartt Smith died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at her residence.

A life long resident of the Chattanooga area, she was a member of Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church and was employed at the Organge Grove Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dimple and Charlie Smartt Sr.; sister, Ernestine Turner; brother, Charlie Smartt, Jr.; and father-in-law, Joy T. Smith.

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 37 years, Maruice Smith Sr.; son, Maurice Smith , Jr.; grandchildren, Maurice III, Alvin, and Ashton Smith; sisters, Mary Tankersly, Claudette Hendley, Spencer Horton and Betty Mosely, Virginia Johnson, S. Carolina; brothers, George Salmon, Knoxville, Larry Williams, Michigan, Early (Barbara) Cooper Jr., Alabama; mother-in-law, Daisy Smith; sister-in-law, Helen Jackson, San Antonio, and Ruby Kyle; devoted director, Tara Roberts, Georgia; devoted friend, Mr. Morris; and a host of other relatives and friends including the staff of Orange Grove Center and the Hospice of Chattanooga staff.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2008 at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church; the family will assemble at 1806 Citico Avenue;

Visitation will begin after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home; the family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. this evening.

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

Marilyn Stevens

Marilyn Stevens, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008, at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Dennie Humphreys officiating.

Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Brainerd United Methodist Church Organ Fund.

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

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

Rudy Thorwart Sr.

Rudy Thorwart Sr., of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Wustholz and Rudolph Thorwart.

Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter, Diane (Jerry) Peek of Atlanta, Ga.; son, Carl (Jan) Thorwart and Kathy (Ron) Burge; grandson, Jonathan (Hope) Thorwart; and one great-grandson; sister, Marie Ellen Eler, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; step-children, Maria (David) Lowrance and Michael Johnson, both of Chattanooga; Michelle (Gavin) O'Brien of Maryland; and six grandchildren.

A Masonic service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors by the Vietnam Veterans.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McKamey Animal Shelter in Rudy's name.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Lula Vines

Lula "Eve" Houston Vines, 60, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 5, 2008.

Lula was a faithful member of Westside Missionary Baptist Church, where she was on the Deaconess Board. She worked at St. Barnabas Nursing Home for 19 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonzo Vines; brothers, Edel and Charles Houston; niece Debra Houston; sisters-in-law, Ann & Sarah Houston.

Survivors include son, Alfonzo Vines; brother, Clarence Houston; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 11 a.m. at Westside Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Timothy Careathers officiating.

Lie in state after noon Friday, July 11, 2008 at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.

Lucie Wallace

Lucie Wallace, 69, a physical therapist in Chattanooga for the past 20 years, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, of leukemia in the Hospice of Chattanooga Unit at Memorial Hospital.

Lucie was born in Switzerland and moved to the United States in 1967. She lived in New York, Virginia and Tennessee, becoming a citizen in 2000. She obtained a bachelor's degree to practice physical therapy from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., in 1982. She moved to Tennessee that same year, living first in Knoxville and then in Chattanooga.

Lucie is survived by two daughters, Carole Helmandollar of Leesburg, Va., and Sandy Haas of Chattanooga; as well as three grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Heidi Brodard of Switzerland, as well as a niece and nephew.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008, in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Betsy Kammerdiener officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Tennessee Chapter, 404 BNA Dr Ste 102, Nashville, TN 37217-2571 or by calling 800-332-2980.

Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.

Jerry Williams

Jerry Williams, 55, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 in a local hospital.

He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and formerly employed by McKee Bakery.

He was the son of the late Conyers Williams Sr., and Hilda E. Williams.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Maerena Bradford Willaims; father, Conyers Williams, Sr.; brothers, Conyers, Jr., Thomas D., Larry E. and Richard A. Williams.

Survivors include his daughters, Carleetha Brown, Karnessa Morris; son, Kareen Bradford; mother, Hilda W. Williams; sisters, Connie Newton and Cortina Patterson; brothers, Charles L., David L., Clarence V. and Willie F. Williams; brother-in-law, Reginald Bradford; a host of grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Ron Cook officiating.

The body will lie-in-state today after 12:30 p.m.

Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

TENNESSEE

Glenna Williams

GRAYSVILLE -- Glenna Sharpe Williams, 94, of Brayton Mountain, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008.

Survived by daughter, Cathryn Harris, Odenville, Ala.; son, Dennis Goodner, Maryville, Tenn.

Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Brayton Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Larry Owens officiating.

Arrangements by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton,Tenn.

Ola Jones

ETOWAH -- Ola Elizabeth Jones, 90, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12 , at Green Hlll Cemetery.

Bordwine Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Rylen Knirr

ATHENS -- Rylen Cole Knirr, 9 month old son of Jonathan and Amber King Knirr, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008, at U.T. Medical Center.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, at Ziegler Funeral Home.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn.

Margaret McCaleb

CLEVELAND -- Margaret McCaleb, 87, died July 8, 2008.

Survivors: son, Robert McCaleb and wife, Patti McCaleb; three grandchildren, Laura McCaleb, Leah McCaleb and Landon McCaleb.

Services: 7 p.m. today at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home prior to the service.

Jonathan Strickland

SOUTH PITTSBURG -- Jonathan "Lil Jon" Strickland, 32, died Friday, July 4, 2008 from injuries received in an automobile accident.

A native of Jesup, Ga., he had lived in South Pittsburg for the last 16 years, working as Lumber Yard Supervisor with Cardin Forest Products. He was a member of the Battle Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J. A. and Claudie Lee Jones and Jack and Thelma Strickland.

Survivors include a son, Joseph Strickland; a stepson, Matthew White, both of South Pittsburg; his mother and stepfather, Vivian Jones and John C. McBride of Jesup; his father, Jack F. Strickland Jr., of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Stephanie Thomas, of Indian Trail, N.C.; a brother, Jack Strickland III, of Atlanta, Ga.; a half-sistcr, Melody Strickland of Charlotte; two step-sisters, Marcele Sparre and Arlean Soles, both of Brunswick, Ga.; two step-brothers, Mitchell McBride of Warner Robins, Ga., and Victor McBride of Jesup; his God parents, Mike and Ruthie Cardin of South Pittsburg; his companion, Mikki Johnson of South Pittsburg; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, from the chapel of Rhinehart and Sons Funeral Home in Jesup.

Interment was in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at the Office of Cardin Forest Products, 2534 Battle Creek Road, South Pittsburg, Tenn.

Odell Wofford

WHITWELL -- Odell Woodard 86, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at NHC Health Care Center.

She was a member of Amazing Grace Church in Sequatchie, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by parents, John and Myrtle Perkins; husband, Otis Woodard; son, Kenneth Woodard; daughter, Johnnie Sue Woodard; sisters, Pauline Simpson, Jackie Moss; brother, Billie Perkins.

Survivors include two daughters, Parthenia Walden, Jasper, Martha Cline, Dunlap; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two sisters, Alma Kilgore, Whitwell, and Clara Morgan, Dallas, Texas; brother, Carl Perkins, Michigan.

Services will be Saturday 2 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Raymond Bryant officiating.

Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be today 6-9 p.m. CDT and Friday 9 a.m. -9 p.m. CDT.

Online condolences can be made to www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Hwy 28, Whitwell, Tenn. (423)658-5516

GEORGIA

Steven Brown

CHICKAMAUGA -- Steven Elbert Brown passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

Funeral services will be held today, July 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. from Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home Chapel.

Cremation after service.

Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home in charge of service.

Mable Carroll

RISING FAWN -- Mable McNabb Carroll, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at a local health care facility.

Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Reverend Mike Williams officiating.

Interment will follow in McNabb Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

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

Sherry Neal

ROSSVILLE -- Sherry Sue Gilreath Neal, 64, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008, at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating.

Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

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

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

Frances Nolan

ROSSVILLE -- Frances Nolan, 85, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in a local hospital.

She had been a member of the Chattanooga Food Bank for many years. Mrs. Nolan founded the Food For Kids to supply food for the needy for many years. She had been employed by the Georgia Department of Labor.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Lena Sue Wooten; brother, George S. Acklen; and husband, Earl Androutsochopolis.

Survivors are daughter, Dr. Katherine Nolan, Rossville; granddaughter, Kittie (Wes) Brown, Chickamauga; great-grandchild, Asa Brown, Chickamauga; nephews, Dr. and Mrs. Tom Acklen, Joe Turner, Cartersville, Ga.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Vincent Estill officiating.

Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.

Martha Perkins

LAKEVIEW —Martha Edna Perkins, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at a local hospital.

Mrs. Perkins was a native of Stevenson, Ala., and had lived most of her life in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area where she retired in 1997 as a Pharmacist Tech with Parkridge Hospital with 26 years of service. After her retirement from Parkridge, Mrs. Perkins worked at Hamricks, Casual Corner, and the Dress Barn. She was a member of the Parkway Baptist Temple where she was attended the Crusaders Sunday School Class, was a member of the Golden Agers, and was also a choir member.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Ora L. Kirk.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Donna and John Williams of Dunlap, Tenn.; two sons and daughter-in-law, David and Reda Perkins of Ringgold and Rodney Perkins of Rossville; two brothers, J.W. Kirk of Ft. Oglethorpe and Kelsey Kirk of East Ridge; three sisters, Virginia Allison of Dalton, Sula Beavers of Ft. Oglethorpe, and Emma Jean Moore of Rossville; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday at noon in the South Crest Chapel with Reverend David Sampson and Reverend T.D. Burgess officiating.

Interment will follow in the Lakewood South Memory Gardens.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga at 4411 Oakwood Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416; or Parkway Baptist Temple Building Fund at 65 Stuart Drive, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742; or to Gideon's International at P.O. Box 1405 Dunlap, TN 37327.

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

Dorothy Pritchett

CHICKAMAUGA -- Dorothy Ruth Pritchett, 71, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Angel officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.

The family will receive friends from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.

Brian Taylor

LaFAYETTE -- Brian Wayne Taylor, 45, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident off Hwy. 201.

Services: Saturday, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Willis Funeral Home, Minister Gregory Lopez officiating.

Interment: Hopewell Cemetery.

Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.

ALABAMA

Shelby Gilreath

RAINSVILLE -- Shelby Gilreath, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held today, July 10, at 2 p.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home chapel.

Burial to follow in Town Creek Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home directing.

Hubert Shores

FYFFE -- Hubert Shores, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence.

Funeral service: 11 a.m., Friday, July 11, 2008, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Burial: DeKalb Memorial Garden, Geraldine.

Visitation: today from 6-9 p.m. at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

OTHER AREAS

Ernest Pierce

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Ernest Lamar Pierce, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Bert Fish Medical Center.

He was born and grew up in Fairfax, Ala., and graduated from Valley High School in 1948. After graduation, he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Phoenix City, Ala., Spokane, Wash., and finally Omaha, Neb., where he met the love of his life, Martha Ann Flanagan. They were wed in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1952 and moved to Auburn, Ala., where he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University.

After earning his degree, he accepted a position with Koehring Company (later Amca International) and worked with the company for 33 years, living in Milwaukee, Wis., Chattanooga, TN and Bowling Green, Ky. He left the company in 1987 as V.P. of Sales and Marketing, accepting the position of President of S.R. Sales in Waukesha, Wis. He retired in 1992. He and Martha resided in Brookfield, Wis., until 2007 before moving to New Smyrna Beach.

Ernest and Martha attended Underwood Memorial Baptist Church in Wauwatosa, Wis., First Baptist Church in Chattanooga, and Coronado Community United Methodist Church in New Smyrna Beach. Ernest loved spending time with his family, delighted in his grandchildren and cherished his wife, Martha.

Ernest was preceded in death by his father, Earnest L. Pierce, mother, Ella Ruth Combs Pierce; and sister, Martha Ruth Pierce, all of Fairfax.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha of New Smyrna Beach; daughter, Karen L. and husband, James Miller of New Smyrna Beach; daughter, Janet S. and husband, Jeffery W. Davis of Singapore; and son, David L. and wife, Rosanne Swicegood Pierce of Maryville, Tenn. He also precedes seven grandchildren, Jessica R. Davis of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Kara M. Davis of Enterprise, Ala.; Anna J. Davis of Knoxville, Tenn; Andrew L. Pierce and Abby R. Pierce of Maryville; Angie (Miller) Tucci of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Brent Miller of Chicago, Ill.. Ernest also leaves brother Gerald Pierce of Lanett, Ala; sister Sandra Pierce Butler of Fairfax; Jack Pierce of Columbia, S.C., as well as a large extended family.

The Pierce family wishes to thank the staff at Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach, for their exemplary professionalism, care and compassion. We also wish to thank the many prayer groups throughout the country.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 11, 2008 at 4 p.m. at Settle-Wilder's New Smyrna Beach Chapel, with the Rev. Esther Robinson, Coronado Community United Methodist Church, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Ernest's name to your preferred charity or to the Bert Fish Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 1000, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.

Condolences may be sent online to www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com

Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 406 South Orange Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 is in charge of arrangements.