HAMILTON COUNTY
Pauline Brawner
Pauline McDonald Brawner, 94, of Chattanooga, formerly of the Haysville Community in Macon County, Tenn., passed away Wednesday morning, March 5, 2008, at Park Ridge Medical Center in Chattanooga.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Peggy Brawner, Chattanooga; a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, March 7, 2008 at 1 p.m. CST from the chapel of the Phillip Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette, Tenn., with Elder Jerry Boze officiating.
Interment will follow in Haysville Cemetery.
Arrangements by Phillip Anderson & Son Funeral Home, Lafayette, Tenn. (615) 666-4011.
Robert Clayton
Robert Carl Clayton, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008, at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Luke Camlic officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park (The Duck Pond).
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Kenneth Cofer
Kenneth Ray Cofer, 72, of Red Bank, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
A native of Rockwood, Kenneth was the son of the late Robert and Alice Cofer. He lived in Chattanooga most of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he retired from Pacific International Express Truck Lines with 24 years of service. He attended Calvary Bible Church and was a member of Teamsters Local 515.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Phillip Cofer; a sister, Mary Podruchny; and a brother, Jim Baird.
He is survived by his wife, Nevada Cofer; daughters, Leigh Anne Topping, Wimberly Grant and Candace Goff; sister, Carol Bohannon; brother, Leonard Cofer; grandchildren, Brandon Geffre, Brian Cofer, Lauren, Catelyn and Meredith Topping, Heather Richardson, Haley Grant, Tyler Goff; great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Chaplain (Major) William Holland officiating and Military Honors.
Please visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today, March 6, 2008, at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Antoinette Colvin
Antoinette Denise "Joy" Hughes Colvin, 45, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2008.
Survivors include mother, Vivian Dooley; sister, Janice Beard; brother, Wendell Hughes; children, Anthony Jamal and Tabitha Danielle; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services 1 p.m. today March 6, at Pleasant Hill AME Church.
Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family welcomes you to bid farewell to our daughter, sister, mother, and beloved "Joy".
Willie Harris
Willie Nathan Harris, 52, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Harris; father, Nathaniel Harris; brother, James Beasley; and nephew, Darren Leaster; grandfather, Will Ross.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Harris; daughters, Michelle Harris and Lechelle Harris; son, Willie N. Harris Jr.; brothers, Albert (Elizabeth) Beasley, Walter (Cynthia) Harris; Clifford (Zenna) Harris, Gerald Penn, Charles Harris, and Melvin Colton; sisters, Annie P. Nard, Florence (Frank) Walker, Louise (Marvin) Davis, Mary Harris, Janice Harris, Helena Ector, Denise Beasley, Rose Marie Kitchen, Atlanta; five grandchildren; brothers-in-law, James Tutt; Denice Lawson, Daryl Lane, Anthony Lane, Dennis Lane and Freddy Lane; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008 at Antioch Primitive Baptist church with Elder J.L. Leslie officiating.
Burial will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at the Trammell Chapel, Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
Mary Hutcheson
Mary McGill Browne Hutcheson, of Soddy-Daisy, a member of a North Hamilton County family, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was born on March 15, 1919 and was a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church of Soddy-Daisy, and a member of Mayflower Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #CD141. She was a graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School class of 1938, and a graduate of McKinze Business College. She was retired from Volunteer Sales Co. after 38 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parent, Paul and Gertrude McGill; husbands, Robert Browne and Frank Hutcheson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Meyer; brothers, Wallace McGill, David McGill; sisters-in-law, Ruth McGill, Doris McGill.
She is survived by her daughters, Dottie (Gene) Curvin, Mary (Jim) Balinger; stepchildren, Anne (Ernest) Hand, Frank (Sue) Hutcheson; grandchildren, Teresa Perrine, Stacey (Brent) Fuller, Bill (Ginger) Curvin, Kris Flanigan, Steve (Windy) Balinger, Ginny (Steve) Fahay, Melanie Hutcheson, Sam Hutcheson; brother, John McGill; brother-in-law, Ray Meyer; sister-in-law, Marie McGill; 11 great-grandchildren; six very special nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bud Little officiating.
Interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery.
The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga and the doctors and staff a Memorial Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or Soddy-Daisy First Presbyterian Church.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Franklin James
Franklin Eugene James, 56, of Charleston, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at his home.
He attended Clear Springs Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Gene and Alma James; brother, Jessie Ray James.
He is survived by his sister, Billie May; niece, Rebecca Coppinger; nephews, Malachi and Caleb Rice.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jamie Holcomb officiating.
Interment will follow in East Soddy Community Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared atwww.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy-Daisy.
Lillie Mae Johnson
Lillie Mae Johnson, 100, Chattanooga, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Clark officiating.
Interment in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Alathean Class of Oakwood Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Robert Mahoney Sr.
Robert Langley Mahoney Sr., 80, cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Mahoney was born Sept. 12, 1927 in Oak Park, Ill. His parents were native Chattanoogans and the family returned to make their home here in 1931. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, and following service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he graduated from the University of Chattanooga. He worked in industrial distribution, serving 39 years with Mills & Lupton Supply Co., as vice president and secretary; Georgia Alabama Supply Co.; and FTD Enterprises. Following retirement, he contributed more than 4,000 hours as a volunteer in the Life Line Program at Memorial Hospital. An avid golfer, he was a member of Rivermont and Creeks Bend golf clubs.
Mr. Mahoney was a lifelong member of Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church and was active in the Serra Club, Knights of Columbus, and many other church and community endeavors.
He was the son of the late William T. and Catherine Crimmins Mahoney.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Breda Mahoney; his brothers, the Rev. William B. Mahoney, O.P. and George B. (Mildred) Mahoney; and an infant daughter who died at birth.
Mr. Mahoney is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann Delaney Mahoney; five children; 13 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren, all of whom he was very proud: Robert L. Mahoney Jr. (Mary Catherine Dean), Brigid, Patsy, Rosie and Dominic Mahoney of Nashville, Kaki Mahoney Roberts (Dale) and Jody Roberts of Asheville, N.C., Patrick W. Mahoney (Rebecca), Brian, Phillip, Clara and Kathleen Mahoney, of Macy, Ind., Edward B. Mahoney (Beth), Emily and Racy Mahoney, Jamie and Megan Greever, of Chattanooga; and Chris Mahoney (Dianna), Megan and Will Mahoney, also of Chattanooga; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father George Schmidt officiating.
Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, March 6, at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Highway 153.
Larry Matthews
Larry Clark Matthews died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
Born in Dallas, Ga., in 1938, Larry went on to graduate from South Cobb High School and Southern Tech with an electrical engineering degree. He had a progressive career in computer engineering and ultimately retired from Tennessee Valley Authority after 20 years.
Preceded in death by his parents, Mercer and Myrtis Matthews; his first wife, Kathryn; and brother Michael.
Survived by his wife, Sondra Matthews; sister, Dr. Aprile Holland; his children and their spouses, Melissa and Tony Paz, McMinnville, Tenn., Michael and Sheri Matthews, Plano, Texas, and MAJ Holly and LTC Keith Brelia, Shalimar, Fla.; and grandchildren, Samantha, Allison, Michael, Katherine, Aprile, Eric, Jeffrey, Christianna, Andrew, Christopher, Sarah, Joshua and Natalie.
Larry had a passion for music and dancing of the 50s. Since retirement he backpacked through Europe and enjoyed travel to Alaska, British Columbia and most recently Greece. Larry's greatest passion was his family and his favorite place of all was the sidelines for his grandchildren's activities – soccer, basketball, baseball, softball and cheerleading. He was affectionately called "Papa" by his family and "Coach Papa" by family friends. As we celebrate his life and the miracle it was, Papa will always be remembered as a strong, determined man, full of life but mostly full of love and devotion for his family. We were blessed to have him in our lives and we will greatly miss him.
Larry Matthews was laid to rest in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
A Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today, March 6, in Hiram, Ga., at Clark Funeral Home.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (214) 373-9808 or to the Trinity Christian Academy Soccer Program (972) 931-8325 in Addison.
L.D. Miller Jr.
Leonidas D. Miller Jr., 87, passed away at his home on Lookout Mountain Monday, March 3, 2008.
He was the son of Judge L.D. Miller Sr. and Lena Kate Wills Miller from Mountain City, Tenn., who was born on Oct. 21, 1920 in Chattanooga. The family moved to Lookout Mountain in December 1920. Other siblings are Rinehart Miller Lackey, of Cleveland, Tenn., and the late Sylvia Miller Johnson Graham, of Copperhill, Tenn. and Portia Miller Wrenn, of Chattanooga. Mrs. Lena Miller passed away on September 1923. Judge Miller remarried Mrs. Edith McAllister Adkins Miller in April 1924. This marriage brought a stepbrother, Joseph P. Adkins Jr.; and a new sister, Martha Bell Miller.
L.D. received his education in local schools and graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1938. While working and attending night school at Chattanooga College of Law, he graduated with a law degree and passed the Tennessee State Bar in 1945. At which time he joined the law firm of Spears, Reynolds, Williams and Moore. Later he opened his own law firm on the 10th floor of the Hamilton National Bank Building where he practiced for over 50 years.
On Oct. 5, 1946, he married Elizabeth Jeanne Collette and their children are Elizabeth "Becky" Kate Miller Bowers, wife of Dr. Richard James Bowers, Leonidas (Micky) D. Miller III who is married to Carolyn Cofer Miller.
Grandchildren are Dr. Elizabeth Maria Bowers, Chattanooga and Richard James Bowers Jr., Detroit, Mich., Joseph "Jay" Leonidas Miller, Chattanooga and Ferne Elizabeth Miller, Chattanooga.
L.D. was a long-standing member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, the Fairyland Club and the local and state Bar Association.
Survivors are the children, grandchildren and sisters, Rinehart Lackey, Portia Wrenn and Martha Bell Miller. Additionally, Robin Stone, caregiver, for the past year.
Services will be today, March 6 with visitation beginning at 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church with funeral services beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in honor of L.D. Miller Jr.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Hermine Nowak
Hermine Peper Nowak, 93, of New Port Richey, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Sue Lee; granddaughters, Mari Beth Theriyung and Angela Lee; grandson, David Lee, all of Florida; sister-in-law, Josephine Peper, of Signal Mountain; several great-grandchildren.
Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and the funeral service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Dorothy O'Hare
Dorothy Mae "Levi" O'Hare, 59, of Conyers, Ga., formerly of Hull, Mass., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
Born in New London, Conn., Dorothy was a very loving daughter, wife, mother and friend.
Survivors include her husband, George O'Hare, of Conyers; children, Linda Bond, of Conyers, Stephen O'Hare, of Kennesaw, Christopher O'Hare, of Loganville, Samantha O'Hare, of Atlanta; parents, Emily Sophia and George E. Levi Sr., of Hixson; sister, Charyl Levi, of Sharpsburg, Ga.; brother George E. Levi Jr., of Hixson; eight grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Hugh Jones officiating.
Interment will be in Levi Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Albans Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Joe Owens
Joe Owens, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at a local hospital.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Don Hawkins officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post 95.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Belle Rann
Belle Rann, 93, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Thomas officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brainerd Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice of Chattanooga.
Please share your thoughts at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 404 S. Moore Road.
Evelyn Rozzell
Evelyn Deshazo Rozzell, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Lou Saffles
Lou Ellen Saffles, 91, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.
The interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
James Thomas
James Lee "Pappy Jim" Thomas, 72, of East Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Mr. Thomas was born in Chattanooga to Sam and Roberta Thomas. He was the owner and operator of Pappy Jim's Produce on Highway 27 on Lafayette Road. He was a graduate of Central High School, served in the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith. He was loved by all his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Survivors are his wife, Barbara Thomas; son, John Thomas (Kimberly); stepchildren, Forest Rider Jr. (Michelle), Todd Rider (Sissy), Shane Rider (Vickie), Robin Shuptrine (Scott); sister, Maxine Webb; aunt, Winona Nadolski (Frank); niece, Patricia Powell (Mike); nephew, Terry Chambers (Gail); son-in-law, Tim Woody; grandchildren, Chris, Amber and Kaitland Mortrud, Harley Woody, Micah, Jaqueline and Katlyn Thomas, Dakota Knotts, Jon Poston, Blakely "Poochie" Shuptrine, Trey, Holly, Chase, Sarah, Ethan and Andrew Rider; and several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Thomas; mother and stepfather, Roberta and John Edwards; children, Jack Thomas and Kim Woody; and nephews, Steven and David Chambers.
Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. LeRoy Webb officiating.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Please share your thoughts at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Mildred Vincent
Mildred Ragan Vincent, 96, of Red Bank, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in a local hospital.
She retired from Northside Dry Cleaners at age 83 after 30 years of service. Mrs. Vincent was perhaps the oldest member of Red Bank United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Wayne Vincent Sr., and she was the last of seven children.
Survivors include her daughter, Ann V. Harden; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; son, J. Wayne Vincent Jr.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Rick Spell and the Rev. Harold Buck officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Southeast TN Chapter, 735 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Geneva Williams
Geneva "Little Gennie" Williams, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church and was formerly employed by Seaboard Farms.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Maybelle McClellan; and brother, Napoleon Carter.
Survivors: daughter, Natalie Carter; goddaughter, Wyletha Lewis; grandchildren, Nikkita Bailey and Corey Carter, all of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Thelma Carter; two nieces; five nephews; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Friday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Ronald Tucker officiating.
Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation: today from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
TENNESSEE
Mary Goforth
RICHARD CITY -- Mary Kirk Goforth, 79, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn Steel Kirk. She was a member of Richard City Baptist Church, where she played the piano at church and in the community for years: retired from Revco; owned and operated Mary Jim's Restaurant in Stevenson for many years; and owned and operated Midway Car Wash.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Goforth.
She is survived by daughters, Peggy and Jimmy Taylor, Betty Ann and Ronnie Lancaster, Barbara and Earl Blevins; son, Larry and Joyce Haggard; stepchildren, Margaret and Joe Pennington, Marilyn and Curtis Miner, Jimmy and Pearlie Goforth, Edith and Walt Muirhead; 24 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren; sister, Dot Graham; three nieces.
Services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home, Friday, March 7, at 11 a.m. CST with the Rev. Johnny Anderson and the Rev. Ronnie Case officiating.
Burial in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contribution may be made to American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. CST at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.
Hazel Gouger
WHITESIDE -- Hazel Louise Gouger, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by Sequatchie Valley Memorial Funeral Home, Jasper, (423) 942-2887.
Ruth Morgan
ATHENS -- Ruth Irene Morgan, 78, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at her residence.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel.
Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m Friday at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Mary Vinson
JASPER -- Mary Allie Scruggs Vinson, 92, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008, in a local hospital with her family at her side.
She enjoyed being a member of Baptist Hill Church for many years. She worked in an elementary school cafeteria and later in South Pittsburg Hospital Clinic.
Her love of and dedicated work toward her beautiful flower gardens was a blessing to all who knew her, especially to those who came by for a visit and a good home-cooked meal.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dewey Vinson; her parents, William and Lillian Wallace Scruggs; six brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her only daughter, Virginia Samples, of Chattanooga, Bill (Mae) Vinson, of Whitwell, Tenn., Ken (Robin) Vinson, of Clearmont, Fla., and Ron (Kayren) Vinson, of Ranger, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Jasper Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home at 2 p.m. CST Friday, March 7, 2008, with the Rev. Roger Webb officiating.
Interment will be in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. CST until service time at Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper.
GEORGIA
Evelyn Barrett
TRION -- Evelyn Barrett, 90, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 6, from Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in West Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. today, March 6, until funeral hour.
Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home has charge of services.
Joanne Beldin
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Joanne F. Beldin, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Ocala, Fla. Mrs. Beldin and her husband, were co-founders of Missionary Flights International in 1964.
Survivors are her husband, Rev. Don H. Beldin; daughters, Nancy Jo (Vance) Templeton, Chattanooga, Linda Sue (Bill) Gordon, Hendersonville, Tenn.; brother, Richard (Florence) Keller, Brainerd, Minn., Neva Hockerman, Janesville, Wis.; sister-in-law, Jeanette Fernstaedt, Cedarville, Ill.; grandchildren, Cristy (Michael) Salley, Misty (Shannon) Roszell, Cindy (Chris) Bronniman, Donnie (Holly) Gordon and Derek Gordon; great-grandchildren, Eli, Abby and Emmy Salley, Ava and Micah Roszell.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don H. Beldin, Pastor Jeff Jackson and the Rev. Richard Snook officiating.
Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Missionary Flights International, 3170 Airmans Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34946.
Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Deborah Craig
ROSSVILLE -- Deborah Kay Craig, 44, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008.
She had lived in the Jacksonville, Fla., area for more than 25 years, before moving to the North Georgia area in 1994. She was member of Memorial Baptist Church and was a caretaker to her family and friends. She also enjoyed studying different events and situations throughout history.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Shrader; grandmother, Martha Thompson; and aunt, Jewell Suggs.
Survivors include her mother, Billie Ann Shrader; husband, Winifred Craig; children, Daniel, Kyle, Jessica and Kelly Craig and Kimberly Smith; brother, Henry Shrader, all of Rossville; sister, Peggy Eddy, of York, S.C.; two nieces, Patricia and Whitney Shrader; and three nephews, Henry Shrader Jr., Dustin Shrader and Kenneth Irvin Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2008, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Brother Nathan Cravatt officiating.
Burial will follow in Calvary Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends all day today and prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe. Obituary line 861-1060.
Roy Keller
RISING FAWN -- Roy Keller, 65, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at his residence.
A 1960 graduate of Central High School he had been employed with the Electric Power Board and Dillard-Smith. He was a United States Marine veteran having served in Vietnam.
Survivors include his children, Jeffrey Scott Keller, Chickamauga, Tracey Marsala, Okinawa, Japan, Timothy Todd Keller, Hixson and Daniel Bradley Keller, East Brainerd; grandchildren, Ben, Nicholas, and Sarah Keller, Loren, Kaitlyn and Matthew Marsala.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Richard Mason and Minister Jack James officiating.
Interment will be in National Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5201 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank, TN 37415, or Grace Baptist Academy, 7815 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
The family will receive friends from 4 -8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Betty Lowe
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Betty Lou Williams Lowe, 73, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
Mrs. Lowe was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe. She was employed with AAA Travel Agency, Georgia state treasurer of Amateur Athletic Union, and past member of Scenic City Chapter Of Sweet Adalines, and an advisor for Chattanooga Junior Achievements.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Lillie Williams; sister, Kathryn Bailey; and brother, Bill Williams.
Survived by her husband of 49 years, Jim Lowe; daughter, Kim (Mike) Ellis, of Fort Oglethorpe; sisters, Wilma (Stanton) Williams, of Texas, June Epperson, Fort Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Jacob (Ashly) Ellis, and Emily Ellis, all of Fort Oglethorpe; great-grandchild, Easton Ellis; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral 11 a.m. Friday from First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe. Service conducted by Dr. John Wyatt and the Rev. Brion Williams.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe from 3 to 9 p.m. today and will lie in state at the church Friday from 9 a.m. until service time.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Paul Marble
WILDWOOD -- Paul A. Marble, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the family residence.
He was of the Protestant faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air force where he served as a medic. He was a member of the Pomona Masonic Lodge in California and the Scottish Rite in Long Beach, California. He was a retired electrician with IBEW.
Mr. Marble was the son of the late Hugh Marble and Agnes May Marble.
Survivors include his son, Patrick Marble and wife, Melissa Marble , of Wildwood; two grandsons, Christopher Leigh Marble and Ryan Patrick Marble; one great-grandson, Jordan Marble.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2008 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Chaplain Don Sapp will officiate.
Ralph Buckner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Emma Nunley
RINGGOLD -- Emma Ruth Nunley, 86, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was retired from Memorial Hospital after many years.
Mrs. Nunley was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Ridge; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors are son, George (Carol) Tankersley, Chattanooga; daughters, Patsey (Frank) Frizzell, Soddy-Daisy, Wanda (Ron) Chambers, Harrison, Carolyn (Red) Roszell, Ringgold, Nancy Barnes, Chickamauga; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Colin Crosen officiating.
Interment in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
James Pagleno Sr.
ROSSVILLE -- James A. "Jim" Pagleno Sr., 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at his residence.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Rossville areas and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and the Harvesters Sunday School Class. He was retired from AT&T with 44 years of service and was currently employed with Choo-Choo Materials. Mr. Pagleno served on the executive board of CWA Union Representative, was a counselor for United Way and was an honorary member of the Tennessee General Assembly. He served as past Master & past secretary of East Lake Masonic Lodge 698 F&AM, Past High Priest Mt. Moriah 95, Past Illustrious John Bailey Nicklin Chapter 49 and Past Commander of the Chattanooga Commandry 38. In addition to having received KYCH, he also was a member of the Alhambra Temple, served as past secretary and past Captain of Hillbilly Clan 81, past president of the Southeastern Hillbilly Association and a member of the OES Mr. Pagleno was commander of York Rite, a member of the Scottish Rite, and was also honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Edna Pagleno; and birth mother, Billie Irene Hyde.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Marlene "Marty" Pagleno; six children, William Ernest (Lois) Pagleno, of Chattanooga, James Michael Pagleno, Chattanooga, Richard Lyle Pagleno Sr., Rossville, Michael Scott (Debbie) Pagleno Sr., Fort Oglethorpe, Angela Susan "Suzi" Wheeler, Rossville, and James A. Pagleno Jr., of Rossville; sister, Mary Helen Hensley, Harrison; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Jim Bennett officiating.
East Lake Masonic Lodge 698 F&AM will conduct Masonic rites.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share your thoughts and memories.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alhambra Transportation Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
The family will receive friends today from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Dorothy Peace
ROSSVILLE -- Dorothy Houston Peace, 80, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and North Georgia. Mrs. Peace had been a member of Highland Park Baptist Church for 60 years and was a member of the Scott Sunday School Class. She was a 1945 graduate of Central High School and in 1989, she was the oldest member of her graduating class at Chattanooga State. Mrs. Peace was retired from Dixie Portland and ADM Flour Mill after 39 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward Peace; brother, R.E. Houston Jr., and sisters, Marjorie Pearson and Betty King; and granddaughter, Angela Scruggs.
Survivors are sons, David H. (Debbie) Peace, Harrison, James E. (Carmen) Peace, Hixson, Gary M. (Sherry) Peace, Chattanooga; daughters, Sandra K. (Dean) Poi, Chattanooga, Connie S. Allen, Fort Oglethorpe, Jeannie (Rocky) Thaxton, LaPorte, Texas, Judy L. (Allen) Hubbs, Rossville; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be noon Friday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. David Bouler and Elder Andrew Huffman officiating.
Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
A celebration of Dorothy's life will follow burial at Asbury Fellowship Hall of Highland Park Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church, the Alzheimer's Association, or Hospice of Chattanooga.
View the memorial video and share condolences of Dorothy Peace at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-noon Friday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory.
Grace Reed
ROSSVILLE -- Grace Reed, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong member of Newnan Springs United Methodist Church, served as secretary of the Friendship Sunday School Class and was a member of the Craft Club. She was retired from Am South Bank and was a member of the Red Hat Society.
Grace was preceded in death by a son, Steve Reed; and her father Floyd Thomason.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Reed; three sons, Rick Reed and wife, Cindy, of Rossville, Jerry Reed and wife, Cathy, of Lilburn, Ga., and Wally Reed, of San Bernadino, Calif.; five grandchildren, Michelle Pendergrass and husband, Jason, Jessica Reed, Leslie Gilbreath and husband Clint, Johnathan Reed and Josh Reed; three great-grandchildren, Logan Pendergrass, Cole Reed Pendergrass and Melanie Gilbreath; one brother, James Thomason; one sister, Betty Jo Thomason; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist with the Rev. Mike Lowery officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Friendship Sunday School Class at Newnan Springs United Methodist Church, 78 Monanow Road, Rossville, GA 30741.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Timothy Smith
RINGGOLD -- Timothy Lebron Smith, 16, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008.
He was born in Chattanooga, and had been a lifelong resident of Catoosa County. He attended Ringgold High School where he was a sophomore. He enjoyed time on his computer with myspace and runescape. He attended Gospel Way Baptist Church in the Graysville community.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ernest E. and Grace Smith; grandparents, John Arthur and Barbara Olene Daugherty; uncles, Ernest Lebron Smith and Troy Leon Jones.
He is survived by his father, Timothy Earl Smith; mother and stepfather, Tammy and William Greg Dickey; sisters, Natasha Nicole Smith, Amanda LaShelle Malone; grandparents, Charles E. Smith and Betty Jo Brick, all of Ringgold, Ga.; several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, in the chapel with Minister Clifford Herd officiating.
Burial will follow in New Liberty Cemetery in the Graysville community.
The family will receive friends all day today and Friday morning until the service.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Bernice Stewart
SUMMERVILLE -- Bernice Glodine Stewart, 92, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Survivors include stepdaughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn and John Williams.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. today, March 6, at Summerville Cemetery.
Visitation is today at 10 a.m. until service hour.
Mason Funeral Home is directing.
Betty Wainwright
ROSSVILLE -- Betty George Wainwright, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
She was born in Camden, N.J. to the late Charles Raymond George and Grace Isabelle Burton George. She was a former resident of Philadelphia, Pa. and had resided for the past 10 years in the Ringgold, Ga./Rossville, Ga. area. She was very proud of recently being baptized into the Rossville Church of Christ as a member. She was a homemaker and enjoyed being an active member of Rossville Senior Citizens Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Andrew Wainwright Sr.; son, Leonard Anthony George; and great-granddaughter, Tiffany Marie Crowl.
She is survived by her children, Grace George, Harry George, both of Pennsylvania, Evelyn "Twinkie" New, of Rossville, Deborah Argabright, of Metter, Ga., Alfred Andrew Wainwright Jr., George Wainwright, both of New Jersey; siblings, Estelle Virginia, Katherine George, Georgie George, Laura George, Julia George, all of New Jersey; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the service at 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008.
Memorial services to be held at Rossville Church of Christ at 1100 McFarland Ave., Rossville, with Minister Jack James officiating.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette, Ga.
ALABAMA
Hercial Boydston
IDER -- Hercial Boydston, 97, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Dekalb Regional Hospital.
Mr. Boydston was a WW II veteran serving in the Navy, a member of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church and was retired from Combustion Engineering.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Arvel and Johnnie Boydston, Ider, Paul and Ramona Boydston, Cedar Bluff; sisters, Tola Ott, Opella Smith, Ider, Flona Thornhill, Pisgah, Girtha Lee Stoner, Birmingham, Zula Jones, Chattanooga and Ivonene Thornhill, Rocky Face; grandchildren, Maxzine Austin, DeWayne Boydston, Pam Boydston Brown, Annette Boydston Perez, Paula Steele, Karen Templeton and Stacey Scott; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are Saturday, at 1 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Elder Jim McGill and Randall Stoner officiating.
Burial in Fuller Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. CST today and 10 am until 8 p.m. CST Friday.
Jack Shumake
FACKLER -- Orvel Jack Shumake, 76, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at his home.
Survivors include wife of 51 years, Mildred Elizabeth Gilley Shumake; five children; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
At his request, Jack was cremated.
Arrangements were handled by Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson, Ala.
OTHER AREAS
William Tucker III
ROEBUCK, S.C. -- William Alexander Tucker III, 66, husband of Sandra Herren Tucker, died unexpectedly Monday, March 3, 2008.
Born in Chattanooga, on Dec. 27, 1941, he was a son of the late William A. Tucker Jr. and Dorothy Fromke Tucker. Mr. Tucker graduated from Red Bank High School and attended the University of Chattanooga. He retired from Staubli Corporation as a sales engineer after 25 years of service. Mr. Tucker was a licensed pilot and taught CPR at the Red Cross. He was a member of Solid Rock Church where he also served as a deacon. He was a loving husband, a super dad and granddad.
In addition to his wife of 45 years, Mr. Tucker is survived by a daughter, Allison T. Patrick, of Roebuck; two sons, Alex Tucker of Roebuck and Daniel Tucker and wife, Ann, of Spartanburg; a brother, Ronald C. Tucker, of Cartersville, Ga.; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted today, March 6, 2008 at 5 p.m. in the J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Lewis presiding.
The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Solid Rock Church, 1326 Union St., Spartanburg, SC 29302.
The family is at the home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com.
