HAMILTON COUNTY
Candace Avery
Tarva Candace Edwards Avery, 36, of Chattanooga, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at her residence.
She was a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Haywood and Yvonne Edwards Jr.; sister, Geralyn Drew; nephew, Timothy Rivers; and half sister, Vivian Edwards.
Survivors: husband, Michael Avery; children, Nathan, Jeremy and Amber Avery; sister, Kimberly (John) Boyer; half brothers, Haywood III, Lebron and Jerome Edwards; aunts, Laura Eubanks, Erma Jean Morris, Elizabeth Finley, Charlene Battle and Marion Benford; nieces, Jessica Drew and Yvonne Boyer; nephew, Trabion Drew; great-nephews, Christian Rivers and JaCurrin Drew; brother-in-law, Toney Drew; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: at 1 p.m. Monday at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Thomas Jones officiating.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state today after noon at Taylor Funeral Home.
Faustina Bristol
Faustina F. Bristol, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
She was a native of Henderson County, Tenn., and a graduate of Lexington High School class of 1935. Her husband, Herbert worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority for many years and they traveled extensively until settling in Chattanooga in 1950. In 1951, she and Sally Aycock opened The Sallina Shop and were joined by Faustina's daughter, Donna from 1983 to 1998. She was a faithful member of Brainerd Baptist Church and past president of the Grace Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Bristol was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Herbert A. Bristol.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna B. Akers and husband, David, of Chattanooga; one grandson, James R. Akers and wife, Kindra, of Chattanooga; one brother, Hugh L. Fesmire and wife, Mitchell, of Lexington, Tenn.; one niece and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Brainerd Baptist Church with the Rev. George Clark and the Rev. Mark Mims officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Grace Sunday School Class.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road and from noon-12:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Carleton Bryant III
Carleton E. "Carl" Bryant III, 81, of Hixson, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2008, in the company of his wife of 51 years, Betty, and their children.
What a great guy!
He enjoyed cruises with his wife, family and friends; vacationing with his wife, children, and grandchildren at the Florida beaches and the Outer Banks; and playing cards and golf at Valleybrook.
Carl served in the Korean conflict and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy. Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an electrical engineer, was a specialist in lighting sales and retired from Westinghouse Electric. He continued to enjoy employment with Randy Yoder at Yoder-Brickey Sales, working through last week. His lights shine everywhere.
While he will be greatly missed, he leaves many wonderful memories. He taught important life lessons by the life he lived and treated everyone with kindness and respect.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carleton E. Bryant Jr. and Irene Walber Bryant.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Bryant, of 51 years; his son, Carleton E. "Butch" Bryant IV, and his wife, Reba and their children Abby and Tiffany; his son, Dean C. Bryant, and his wife, Joann; and his daughter, Jill S. Bryant and her son, Adam Bryant Roddy.
The family will receive his friends at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Highway 153, Hixson, on Monday, March 3, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A celebration of Carl's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Allison, an old family friend, officiating.
Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Thomas Carey
Thomas Boyd Carey, 70, of Mowbray Mountain, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Demps and Nola Harris Carey; brothers, Eugene "Gabe" Carey and Floyd Carey.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Mark Rogers, Hixson; daughter, Connie Mines, Soddy-Daisy; sister and brother-in-law, Nell and Archie Skiles, Soddy-Daisy; sister and brother-in law, Barbara and Ben DeBord, Pikeville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Harvest Mines, Harrison Rogers, Kirstie Rogers; beloved nieces and nephews, Cindy, Beverly, Helen, Johnny and Barry.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, March 2, 2008, graveside, in Granny Walker Cemetery with the Rev. Aaron Simmons officiating.
A special thanks to Dr. B.W. Ruffner, Lawrence Nagle and all the staff of University Oncology, especially Melissa.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to: Ronald McDonald House, Charities, 200 Central Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Donald Chaddick
Donald William Chaddick, 77, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
Funeral arrangements to be announced by, Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Eddy Colquitt Jr.
Fred Edward Colquitt Jr., 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at his home.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Tyner High School in 1963. He earned an AS degree from Chattanooga State Technical Community College in 1989, cum laude.
He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Edward Colquitt Sr.; mother, Jeanette Brooks Colquitt; and sister, Kathy Colquitt.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Bonnie U. Colquitt, of Chattanooga; sister, Jean Bush, of Leander, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Geames Guyton, of Macon, Ga.; sister, Freda Johnson, of Macon; daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Zach Ingle, of Chattanooga; two granddaughters, Haylee and Hannah Ingle; aunt, Josephine Ross, of Kingston, Ga.; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and many close friends.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 3, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Visitation with family will begin at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel.
Gerelene Davis
Wilma Gerelene Davis, 84, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at her home.
She was a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church.
Survivors include four children, Nathan Davis, Delerah Kuhn, Diane Exman and Elizabeth McBee; nine grandchildren, Melinda Bell, Nathan Davis, Richard Kuhn, Mary Crutcher, Kenny Whisenant, Lisa Franklin, Danielle Whisenant, Melissa Conner and Jamison McBee; 19 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bob, Larry and Donnie Johnson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, March 2, 2008, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald S. Kelley officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for visitation from noon until the hour of the service today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Sarah Dawson
Sarah R. Dawson, 86, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at a local health care facility.
She was a member of Tyner United Methodist Church and the Chancel Choir. Sarah also worked as a volunteer receptionist with the church.
She retired from BellSouth after 41 years of service.
She was the daughter of the late Stephens A. and Nettie Mae Rush and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ereath Dawson.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jane D. and Stan Haynes, of Ooltewah; grandson, Michael David Haynes; and two aunts, Belle Rann, of Chattanooga, Emily Reid, of Rome, Ga.
Graveside services will be held noon Monday at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Grady Cooper officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Bayside Baptist Church or the Martin Boyd Christian Home.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Juanita Deal
Juanita G. Deal, 88, of Hixson, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at her home.
She was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Deal.
Survivors include, a daughter, Sandra Blevins, of Hixson; two granddaughters, Pam Kirk and Heather Blevins.
Visit www.lanesouthchapel.com to send condolences.
Private services will be held.
A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Cleveland Edwards
Cleveland "Brother" Edwards, of Chattanooga, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
He retired from U.S. Army after 28 years. He retired from TVA and worked at Pruett until they closed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Essie "Few" Edwards; one sister Rosetta Edwards; two nephews, Ernest "Bugger" Vaughn Jr., Darrell Richardson; and one brother-in-law, Ernest Vaughn Sr.
Survivors include sons, Sidney and Robert Edwards, of Chattanooga; brothers, Nathaniel Edwards Sr., of Chattanooga, and Alphonso Edwards, of Atlanta; sisters, Sarah Vaughn, caretaker Reba Edwards and Willie Mae Lawson, all of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Margaret Edwards, of Chattanooga; nephews, Nathaniel (Jackie) Edwards Jr., Tommie Vaughn, a caretaker, Leon Edwards, Raymond Gregory and Robert L. Edwards, all of Chattanooga; nieces, Eva J. Richardson, Sandra (Lemon) Thomas, Judy Eady, Barbara (Larry) Henderson, Karen Edwards and Denise Edwards, all of Chattanooga; grandchildren, LaWanda and Shunda Edwards, Atlanta, and Robert Follis, of Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Michael Talley Jr. and Paige Young, Atlanta; a host of other relatives and friends. Special friend, James Britt, Nashville; and a special friend and mother of his two sons, Mrs. Joyce Edwards Davis.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, at Orchard Knob Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold K. Lester officiating.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Family hour will be 5-7 p.m. today at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel of Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, McCallie Avenue.
Martina Emerling
Martina E. Emerling, 76, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at a local hospital.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leroy Smith officiating.
Burial will follow at Jackson Chapel Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy-Daisy.
Eric Ferguson
Eric A. Ferguson, 61, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, of mesothelioma.
He was a 1964 graduate of Red Bank High School. Mr. Ferguson worked 11 years in Oak Ridge, Tenn., for Union Carbide. He was a graduate of UTK, MS computer science in 1973, worked at Provident Life and Accident from 1979 to 2000 and retired from Unum.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Ferguson.
Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Ferguson; children, Michael Ferguson, Ph.D., of Memphis, Mitchell Ferguson, of Hixson, USAF Staff Sgt. Samantha Sloan, of Charleston, S.C., and Matthew Ferguson, of Hixson; grandchildren, Brittany Conley and Cameron Ferguson; mother, Betty Ferguson, of Red Bank; brothers, Steven Ferguson, M.D., of Knoxville, Martin Ferguson, of Huntsville, Ala., Fred Ferguson, of Red Bank; sisters, Susan Willard, of Monteagle, Tenn., Gail Worde, of Cleveland, Tenn., Lynn Evans, of Red Bank; many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, with the Rev. Ray Williams and the Rev. Donald Ferguson officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Regions Bank on Hixson Pike for Eric's grandchildren's educational fund.
Visit our guest book at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, 4-8 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Tommy Fryar Jr.
Tommy Ronald Fryar Jr., 39, of Ooltewah, formerly of Lawrenceville, Ga. was called to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
He was a graduate of Ooltewah High School class of 1987, he attended UTC and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was employed at Alston & Bird, an Atlanta law firm.
Tom is survived by his wife, Tanya Cooper Fryar; parents, Tommy and Brenda Coley Fryar; in-laws, Ron and Estella Cooper; sister, Kelli (Doug) Brown; brother, Bryan (Leigh Ann) Fryar; nephews, Will Brown, Coley Fryar; grandfather, James Coley; aunts, Lyndie Fryar, Delores Pack, Gail Johnson and Shrah Land; and great-aunt, Vera Nichols; and many cousins.
Tom was loved and remembered by his family as a talented and wonderful young man, with a superb intellect that was reflected in all he did. In his presence you knew you were with someone special.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Memorial services will be held noon Monday, March 3, 2008, at the Auburn First Baptist Church, Auburn, Ga.
Notice by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Ivan Graves
Ivan Harding Graves, 75, of Apison, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, at his home.
He was a member of Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired from plant services at Southern Adventist University.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dean Graves and Marvin Graves.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine B. Graves; five children, Carmen Graves, Karl Graves, Rodney Graves, Rachel Hyatt and Rhonda Kurahara; seven grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Tidwell; one brother, Edson Graves.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Pettingill officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Facts at www.amazingfacts.com.
Michael Hicks
Michael Hicks, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
James Hutton
James C. "Jack" Hutton, 85, of Soddy-Daisy, died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
Mr. Hutton was born at Guild, Tenn., on March 16, 1922, the son of Charlie and Eliza Hutton.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired iron worker and a member of Iron Workers Local 704 from 1947 to 2008, 61 years.
He was a lifetime member of Alhambra Shrine and lifetime member of the Alhambra clown unit.
Mr. Hutton was preceded in death by his mother and father, three sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mary Potts Hutton; son, James "Jimmy" Hutton; daughter, Marian Hutton Kelley; one brother, Chester E. Hutton; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Billy Dean officiating.
Interment will be Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. today, March 2, 2008, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alhambra Shrine Transportation Fund.
Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Thomas Lloyd
Thomas Evander Lloyd departed the earthly realm on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008.
He was known to many as Tom and to others as "See More" because of his height of 6 feet 7 inches.
He was a product of Hamilton County Schools and a 1950 graduate of Howard High School. An alumni of Dillard University, Tom attended Tennessee State, UTC and Trevecca Nazerene. He was a social worker, coach and teacher for 35 years before his retirement in 1993.
Tom was a two-time military veteran, an avid sports lover and proud 50-year member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, an achievement that greatly pleased him. He was a member of Cleages Chapel Church, where he participated as a trustee and active member until his health failed.
Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Julia King Lloyd Moulder; his father, Jimmie Lloyd; and stepfather, Johnny Moulder, who helped rear him.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Nan; a son, Evander Lloyd (Belinda); two stepdaughters, Cecily Nannette (Arthur) Chaney and Patricia L. ( Kenneth) Hartley; grandsons, Evander Jr., Akil Lloyd, Franklin Graham, Thomas Graham, Patrick Howard; and a granddaughter, Pamela (George) Williamson; great-grandchildren, Alexander Lloyd, Autum Lloyd, Jaliah Lloyd, Gabrielle Williamson and Ezekiel Graham; cousins, including Wallace and Maudlin Bridgeman, Leandria and Gordon Thomas, James, Randall, Lula and Darlyne Bridgeman; devoted friends, Paul and Betty Calloway, Raymond and Glenna Swafford, Gertrude Conley, Ada Fletcher and Lepolious Miller Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services: 11 a.m. Monday March 3, at Cleages Chapel.
Family hour 6-7 p.m. today March 2, 2008, at Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors.
Visitation after 1 p.m. today Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Dan McBroom
Dan D. McBroom, 84, of Collegedale, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at his residence.
Survivors and complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel.
Lloyd Smith
Lloyd Ray Smith, 73, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon-6 p.m. today and from 2-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Lloyd Ray requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Special Olympics 250 Layne Road Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Mary Smith
Mary Ellen Smith, 90, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at her home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
If you would like to send a condolence, please visit their guest book at www.lane-coulterchapel.com.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Chaplin Christy Bonner officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. today, March 2, at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Randy Smithson
Randall Alan "Randy" Smithson, 49, of East Ridge, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, in a local hospital.
He was of the Protestant faith and was a graduate of East Ridge High School class of 1976. Mr. Smithson was employed with American Amusement as a video technician.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy L. Smithson; and grandparents, Clarence and Thene Smithson and Benton and Edith Farr.
Survivors include his wife, Traci L. Smithson; four children, Seth A. Smithson, Sara M. Smithson, Rachel L. Smithson and Hannah G. Smithson, all of East Ridge; parents, Danny Owen Smithson Sr. and Louise Farr Smithson, of East Ridge; mother-in-law, Diane McNutt; brother, Danny Owen Smithson Jr. and wife, Pam, of Keller, Texas; two nephews; one niece.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist with Minister Billy Robison and Pastor Doug Stephenson officiating.
Burial will be in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Mike Poythress, Larry Westbrook, Pat Shackleford, Jim Chandler, Richard Hornsby and Scott Ledbetter serving as pallbearers.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and noon-1 p.m. Monday at the East Chapel.
Geneva Williams
Geneva M. Williams, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, at a local health care facility.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Kenneth Winn
Kenneth E. Winn, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in a local hospital.
A native of Scottsboro, Ala., he had spent most of his life in the Rossville and Chattanooga areas and was retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Mr. Winn was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Winn.
Survivors include his children, Steve (Joyce) Winn, Chattanooga, Jerry (Peggy) Winn, of Hixson, and Ricky Winn, of Rossville; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Sarah, Matthew and Ashley; great-grandson, Trevor.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with interment to follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Bill Zumwalt
William Thornton Zumwalt, 92, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, in a local hospital.
A resident of Chattanooga for the past 40 years, Mr. Zumwalt was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He served in the Navy during WWII and achieved the rank of captain. He was an electrical engineer and retired as director of Power Systems Operations at TVA in 1976.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Irene Thornton Zumwalt; and his wife of 64 years, Charlton Zumwalt.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Judith G. and David Duncan, Auburn, Calif.; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and May Louise Zumwalt, Paducah, Ky., and Robert T. and Barbara Zumwalt, Duluth, Ga.; five grandchildren, Marcus Zumwalt, Nathan Zumwalt, Amanda Rogers, Laura Duncan and Jennifer Archuleta; and three great-grandchildren, Audra, Asher and Micah Zumwalt; and brother, Bob Zumwalt, Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home chapel with Ben Haden, the Rev. Ken Camp and Dr. Paul Ritch officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Changed Lives, P.O. Box 100, Chattanooga, TN 37401.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends 2-5 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
TENNESSEE
Thomas Carey Jr.
ETOWAH -- Thomas Carey Jr., 83, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at NHC Health Care.
Service: 8 p.m. today, March 2, South Chapel, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. prior.
Burial: 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, in Green Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah.
Lois Denton
DAYTON -- Mary Lois Denton, 92, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Rhea Medical Center.
Lois was born on Evensville Mountain on June 21, 1915, the daughter of the late Charlie and Amanda Henderson Brown.
Lois was a lifelong Rhea County resident, where she was employed at Robinson Manufacturing for 43 years. Lois was a member of the Concord Union Church and served as a volunteer at Rhea Medical Center for 42 years.
She also was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Denton; brother, Luther Brown; and sisters, Rebecca Dunn, Bertha Mackie and Ollie Jenkins.
Lois is survived by her stepson, Dan (Anna) Denton, of Dayton; stepdaughter, Mary Kate (Carles) Phillips, of Norris, Tenn.; sister, Nica Glab, of Red Bank; two stepgrandsons; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandson.
Funeral services for Lois will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with her pastor, the Rev. Shane Johnston, officiating.
Burial will follow next to her husband in Buttram Cemetery.
Please share your memories of Lois on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfhcom.
The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home, where they will receive friends Monday after 2 p.m.
Polly Dietzen
JASPER -- Polly Ann Lawson Dietzen, 85, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Byron Kirk and Matilda Housley Lawson and attended Faith Baptist Church. She loved to cook and delighted in feeding anyone who came by. She worked outside the home in her early years, but her life's work was being a mother and grandmother. She devoted herself to her home, husband, children and later her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, James Robert Dietzen; brothers, Marvin "Pete" Lawson, Paul David Lawson, Tom Lawson, Jimmy Don Lawson and Byron K. "Cotton" Lawson Jr.; and sister, Billie Jo Morgan.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Margaret Hood and Stella (Wayne) Long, both of Jasper; granddaughters, Lisa (Mike) Kirkendoll, Tracie (Chris) Allender, Jackie (Matt) Kilgore, Jana (Daniel) Massengale, all of Jasper; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Alex Kirkendoll, Jimmie Kilgore, Jake and Jared Allender, Caleb and Eli Massengale; sister, Larue Couch, of Red Bank; special friends, Judy Brewer, Sue Lawhorn, Ruby Hammons, all of Jasper, Virginia Haskew, Frieda Mason and Inez Killian, all of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
The family wants to especially thank Fran, David, Denise and Jennifer from Home Healthcare of East Tennessee and Hospice for the loving care they provided to Mrs. Dietzen.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. CST on Monday, March 3, 2008, from the Jasper Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Hood 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 receive friends from noon until 9 p.m. CST today at Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper.
Oleta Dunworth
PIKEVILLE -- Oleta W. Dunworth, 86, passed away at an area hospital on Saturday, March 1, 2008.
She was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., and resided in Fort Lauderdale until returning to Bledsoe County 41 years ago. She was of the Methodist faith and taught school at Dill Elementary. Oleta was a member of the Bledsoe County Retired Teachers Association and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. She touched many young lives through her work as a special education teacher.
Oleta was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Damon W. Dunworth; and parents, Samuel and Ethel Williams.
She is survived and will be sorely missed by her son, Stanley (Sandy) Dunworth, Trenton, Fla.; daughters, Denise (Gene) Gillette, Dayton, Tenn., and Robin (James) Thompson, Pikeville, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. CST on Tuesday, March 4, in the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home with the Rev. Jan Harlow officiating.
Burial will be in Summer City Cemetery followed by a white dove release.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. CST on Monday.
In lieu of flowers please make monetary contributions to either Hospice of Chattanooga or to the National Wildlife Federation.
Please share your thoughts online with the family at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com.
Pikeville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Patrick Lewis
SOUTH PITTSBURG -- Patrick Henry Lewis, 82, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Lewis; daughter, Linda Adams; parents, Burg and Edith Lewis; brother, Jerry Lewis; and sister, Eva Lewis.
He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Bobby) Adams; stepson Billy Jack (Jean) Owens; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Reece (Betty) Lewis; and sister, Ruby (John) Roberts.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CST Tuesday, March 4, in the funeral home chapel with interment following in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. CST today and noon to 8 p.m. CST Monday.
Arrangements are by Sequatchie Valley Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, Jasper, Tenn., (423) 942-2887.
Mildred Rankin
GUILD -- Mildred Rankin, 80, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at her home.
She was a member of Guild First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Cecil Higdon Keef.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Rankin, Guild; son, Clifford (Nita) Rankin, Charleston, Tenn.; daughters, Sharon (Frank) Coates, Whiteside and Sheilah Vinson, Jasper; siblings, Donald "Jim" Keef, Jerre Keef, Wilma Lowrey, Glenda Holland and Katie Gouger; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. CST Monday, March 3, 2008, from the funeral home chapel with Brother Ronnie Smith and Brother Tommy Owens officiating.
Interment will follow in Hooker Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. CST today.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home Jasper, Tenn.
Charlie Richardson
WHITWELL -- Charlie Richardson, 84, passed away at his home Saturday, March 1, 2008.
Complete arrangements will be announced later by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn. 942-9500.
GEORGIA
Robert Ashley Jr.
ROSSVILLE -- Robert Richard Ashley Jr., 81, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Shepherd Hills Nursing Home.
He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and the North Georgia area. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Central Soya Manufacturing Co. following several years of service. He was a member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of the Friendship Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Richard Ashley Sr. and Willie Bishop Ashley; his wife, Elma Ann Darby Ashley; a brother, Melvin Ashley; and a sister, Margaret Couch.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Thomas Ashley and Benjamin Alan Ashley, both of Chickamauga, Ga.; two daughters, Robbie Ann Brown and Leissa Ashley Boyle, both of Rossville; one brother, Jerry Ashley, of Rossville; one sister, Caroline Yancey, of Rock Spring; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Harr and the Rev. Natalie Smart officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, 601 McFarland Ave., Rossville, GA 30741; or Alzheimer's Association, 735 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Edith Johnson
LaFAYETTE -- Edith Artelia Butler Johnson, 89, of Huddleston, Va., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008.
She was born Sept. 4, 1918, to the late Emory and Amanda Reynolds Butler in Sand Mountain, Ga. She spent most of her life in Northwest Georgia and was of the Baptist faith.
Edith was also preceded in death by her husband, John S. Johnson Jr.; son, John Daniel Johnson; and seven siblings, Theodore, Cleo, Fannie, James, Lillian, Hoyt and Fred.
Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara Scout, of Elsmere, Del., Phyllis Thomas, of Jacksonville, Fla., Sharon and Steve McCallum, of Huddleston, Va.; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfimeralhome.com.
Arrangements by the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.
Roy Keller
RISING FAWN -- Roy Keller, 65, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Artherine Payne
CHICKAMAUGA -- Artherine Payne, 81, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in a local health care facility.
Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Lakewood Baptist Church, Harrison, with Pastor David Braggs officiating.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share thoughts and memories.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Sallie Pendergrass
CHICKAMAUGA -- Sallie Mae Pendergrass, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, and to meet her beloved husband of 58 years, V.H. Pendergrass.
She passed away surrounded by family members and pastors while under the loving care of Hospice of Chattanooga at Memorial Hospital.
Sallie's greatest joy was her family. She worked tirelessly cooking and gardening to provide delicious meals and allow the children to learn from and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
She was under the ministry of C.L. Harbin, Calvary's Cross Church of God. She loved gospel music. Church was her passion where she loved to praise and worship our Lord.
She is survived by her devoted daughters, Kathy Bates and husband, Wade, Chickamauga, Jewell Guffey and husband, Ken, Soddy-Daisy, and Carolyn Fricks and husband, Tony, Chickamauga. She was the proud grandmother of Sharon Martin, Ooltewah, Greg Fricks, Jacksonville, Fla., Lance and Matt Bates, Chickamauga and Rebecca Tucker, Chickamauga; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and dearest friend, Ovella Coley and husband, Jess.
Mother was truly a remarkable, self-sacrificing lady. Our hearts will be empty without her presence.
Special thanks to Mary Seay, R.N., for her genuine loving care.
Services were held Saturday, followed by burial at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements were by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Ruby Thomas
LaFAYETTE -- Ruby Stella Kennemer Thomas, 84, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
She was born on Jan. 1, 1924, to the late George Lee and Effie Estell Brock Kennemer. She was a resident of LaFayette for the past 60 years and was a member of Grace Baptist Tabernacle in Rock Spring, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth George Thomas; brother, Raymond Kennemer; and a sister, Lois Kessler.
She is survived by her son, Johnny Lamar O'Barr, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie Linda and Joseph Bergbauer, of Dallas, Ga.; grandchildren, Christy Michelle Miller, Katrina Lynn Bergbauer, Teresa Dawn Hale, Joseph Thomas Bergbauer; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 2, 2008, at Grace Baptist Tabernacle with the Rev. Fred E. Pursley and the Rev. Alvin Hale officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends today prior to the service.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.
Ronnie York
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- Ronald "Ronnie" York, 54, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
He was a lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain, Ga., and was formerly an electrician at Erlanger hospital.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond "Pee Wee" York; and brother, Daniel Raymond York.
Survivors include two daughters, Kelley Carter and husband, Bubba, Chattanooga, Kristin Long, Rising Fawn, Ga.; son (in heart), Joey Benge; mother, Katherine York, Lookout Mountain; brother, Christopher "Trippe" York and wife, Katherine, Lookout Mountain; granddaughter, Anna Kate Carter; nieces, Sarah York and Hannah York.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday in the Trenton chapel with the Rev. J.L. Black officiating.
Burial will follow in Mount Olive Cemetery.
Visitation 3-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday.
Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
James Young
ROSSVILLE -- James Franklin "Hoss" Young, 64, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
He was born in Ringgold, Ga. on July 19, 1943, to the late William and Nannie Mae Young. He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and enjoyed woodworking.
He also was preceded in death by his two brothers, Grover and Clyde Young; and two sisters, Ruby Edgeman and Lois Hale.
Survivors include his two daughters and son-in-law, Tammy Young and Tina and Dale Bradley, all of Rossville; sister, Norma Jean Smith, of LaFayette, Ga.; significant other, Lisa Whittaker, of Rossville; and nine grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Darrell VanHorn officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe. Obituary line, 861-1060.
ALABAMA
Dennis Bolton
CROSSVILLE -- Dennis Bolton, 70, of the Skirum community, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Marshall Medical Center.
Funeral: 2 p.m. CST Monday, March 3, 2008, at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burial: Skirum Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation: 6-9 p.m. CST today.
Arrangements are by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
