HAMILTON COUNTY
Susie Bearden
Susie Mae Bearden, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2008.
She was retired from Chubb Life Insurance Co., was a resident of Chattanooga for many years and is survived by her brothers, Dan and Robert Bearden.
There will be no visitation.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Luella Brannen
Luella Bruette Brannen, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday afternoon, March 7, 2008, after a long life being a devoted wife and mother.
Mrs. Brannen was born on Oct. 2, 1915, in Marinette, Wis., to Adolf and Molly Bruette. She met Frank Brannen while working as a nurse in Detroit, where they were married, and then moved to Chattanooga in 1940. She was a member and had been an active volunteer at OLPH, the Sisters of Charity and the Chattanooga Food Bank for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frank Brannen; and seven brothers and sisters.
Surviving are her four children, Renie Brown and her husband, Fred Pasteur, Betty (Jerry) Rutherford, Frank "Skip" (Peggy) Brannen Jr. and John "Moonpie" (Jacquie) Brannen; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church or the Chattanooga Food Bank.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Father Mike Nolan officiating.
Burial following at Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Mildred Fishback
Mildred Fishback, 86, passed away Saturday morning, March 8, 2008, in a local health care facility.
Mildred was a member of Apison Baptist Church, having been the church librarian at one time, and retired as a medical technician at Cutter Laboratories.
She was predeceased in death by her parents, William Carl and Janie Lawson; and her son, Stanley Charles "Chuck" Fishback.
Mildred is survived by a daughter-in-law, Sarah Fishback, of Apison; one grandson, Scott Fishback, of Apison; and a loving niece and caregiver, Donna (Eddie) Long, of Apison. Mildred also has one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2008, at Plowman Cemetery, Apison, with the Rev. Leroy Spinks officiating.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adventa Hospice, 5959 Shallowford Road, Suite 509, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, Chattanooga.
Laura Lea Hatch
Laura Lea Robertson Hatch, 97, died on Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Solana Beach, Calif., after a series of brief hospitalizations following a hip repair in mid-December 2007.
Mrs. Hatch was born at Lealand, Brentwood, near Nashville in 1910 and grew up on Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, and in Cambridge, Mass. She attended Radcliffe College and was married to Sinclair Hatch, a prominent New York City lawyer, who predeceased her, from 1933 until their divorce in 1971.
Mrs. Hatch's mother was Laura Lea, through whom she was descended from John Overton, Andrew Jackson's law partner and a founder of Memphis, and from Richard Cocke, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses by 1632. Her great-grandfather, John McCormick Lea, was mayor of Nashville in the 1880s and her uncle, Luke Lea, was a United States Senator from Tennessee.
Mrs. Hatch is survived by three children, Robertson, of East Setauket, Long Island, N.Y., George, of Solana Beach, and Sinclair, of Leucadia, Calif.; as well as eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
There will be a funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, at Christ Church Episcopal, Chattanooga, of which her father, the Rev. William Clendenin Robertson, was its first priest, as vicar starting in 1901, then rector in the 1920s.
Interment of the ashes in Forest Hills Cemetery in Chattanooga will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to Christ Church Episcopal, 663 Douglas St., Chattanooga, TN 37403; or Partnership with Children, 299 Broadway, Suite 1300, New York, NY 10007.
Maxine Helton
Maxine Elizabeth Cavin Helton, 79, of Lookout Valley, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, following a brief illness.
Born Oct. 30, 1928, to the late Bruce and Catherine Cavin, Maxine was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and a longtime member of Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening and hiking and was a member of the Chattanooga Hiking Club and the Dahlia Society. She also volunteered at Reflection Riding Arboretum.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Barney William Helton; brother, Cullen Cavin; and sisters, Tommie Christian and Christine Hickey.
A loving, nurturing wife and mother, Maxine most valued the years she spent raising her four children. She also loved her role as grandmother to her 10 grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Barney William II and Marianne Helton, Michael Cavin and Tonya Helton; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Chuck O'Mary, Janet and Phillip Holder; grandchildren, David Raines, Chris O'Mary, Jeff Raines, Carrie Brannon, Jessica Moss, Cavin Helton, Sarah O'Rear, Elizabeth Bowden, Wesley Helton and Gerald Helton; great-grandchildren, Kayla Battles, Blair Bowden, Alexandria Raines, Natalie Raines, Victoria Raines, Claire Moss and Elijah Raines; and sister, Winkie Capley.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Everett Gossett and Pastor Grady Davidson officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends from 1-8 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Curtis Johnson
Curtis Lebron Johnson, 78, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. Curtis attended Ooltewah High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. After graduating he went to work for the DuPont nylon plant and retired from there after 40 years. He was a member of the Highland Sportsmen Club and an avid outdoorsman all of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nila Johnson; son, Darryl Johnson; daughter, Cynthia Johnson Kuehn; stepson, Gary Kirby; and stepdaughter, Leeta Kirby Oakes; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Chapel of Devotion, with Rev. Grady Cooper officiating.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Frances Johnson
Frances Arms Johnson, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at a local nursing home.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Chattanooga to Lester and Alma Arms. She was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church, retired as an administrative assistant at American Lava Corp. and served as a Gray Lady at Parkridge Hospital for many years after she retired.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. Johnson Sr.; her parents; and brother, Ed Arms.
She is survived by her son, the Rev. Samuel L. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Linda; grandson, Robert Johnson; niece, Sue Brown; nephew, Wayne Arms; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008, at East Ridge United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to East Ridge United Methodist Church.
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Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Norvell Lyon
Norvell Jones Lyon, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was born Oct. 19, 1927, to the late J. Sutton and Elizabeth Jones in Chattanooga.
She attended Missionary Ridge Elementary School, Girls Preparatory School, St. Anne's Preparatory School and the University of Chattanooga.
She attended Central Presbyterian Church for many years and most recently attended Northside Presbyterian Church.
She was an active member of the Magna Carta; Prudhomme Fort Chapter 17th-Century Colonial Dames; the Chief John Ross Chapter DAR, where she held various offices including regent; and the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Book Club.
She was the widow of the late Charles W. Lyon and was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Jones Hansbarger.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Clay Murray, of Signal Mountain; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Donna Lyon, of Hendersonville, Tenn.; granddaughter, Megan L. Murray, of Chattanooga; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the East Chapel with the Rev. Joe B. Martin IV officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northside Presbyterian Church or the Humane Society.
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Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Pearl Mclean
Pearl Mclean, 69, a lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in Atlanta.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sister, Shirley Walker.
Arrangements: Crowell Bros. Funeral Home.
This announcement is a courtesy of Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 24-hour obituary line, 843-5055.
John Miller
John W. Miller, 81, passed Friday, March 7, 2008, at a local health care facility.
Personal and Professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Belle Rann
Belle Rann, 93, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Mrs. Rann was born in Adairsville, Ga., to John Lewis and Julia Striplin White. She was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church, where she belonged to the Grace Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Rann; and infant son, Glenn Lewis Rann.
Survivors include her son, Robert (Marsha) Rann; grandchildren, Carrie (Dave) Thomas, Stacy (Chris) Hendrix and Travis (Danielle) Rann; great-grandchildren, Micah, Jackson and Karis Thomas and Raley and Julia Hendrix; sister, Emily Reid, of Rome, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
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.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Loner Westmoreland
Retired CSM Loner B. Westmoreland passed away Friday, March 7, 2008.
He was born Aug. 28, 1919, in Greenbriar, Tenn. He entered military service July 8, 1937, at Fort Oglethorpe to be a horse cavalryman with the 6th Cavalry. Having earned his spurs as a cavalry trooper, he remained with the 6th Cavalry during the long development process leading up to America's World War II commitment of forces and the transition from horse cavalry to armored cavalry. He first saw action at Normandy while assigned to the 6th Cavalry Group, A Troop, 28th Cavalry, Recon Squadron.
Retired CSM Westmoreland performed critical reconnaissance for Patton's 3rd Army and participated in action at Metz, the Battle of the Bulge, and a number of other actions of historic significance. He remained with the 6th Cavalry from Normandy to the Rhine River, ending his advance in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia. Continuing the tradition of horse-mounted service, retired CSM Westmoreland served as one of the last U.S. mounted cavalrymen by remaining in Europe from 1945 until 1949 for duty with the 6th Constabulary Regiment. He led about 22 others patrolling 30 miles of border between Germany and Czechoslovakia opposite Russian guards at the very beginning of the Cold War.
After returning to the U.S., retired CSM Westmoreland volunteered for Airborne School and Ranger training and subsequently served in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1949-1951. He was then assigned to the 5th Airborne Infantry Ranger Company as company first sergeant attached to the 25th Infantry Division, and served once again under fire in the Korean Conflict. After disbanding of the Rangers, he was assigned to the 187th Airborne Infantry Combat Team and served with that unit until the pacification of the POW camp on the island of Koje Do. While in Korea, he was wounded in hand-to-hand combat and awarded the Purple Heart.
In 1951, retired CSM Westmoreland returned to the U.S. and joined the 77th Special Forces Group. Assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group in 1961, he was selected for the distinct honor of serving as a member of the Honor Guard for the Inauguration of President Kennedy. He then deployed to Vietnam in 1962, where he served as an adviser to the Montagnard, returning to Okinawa in 1963. He returned to the U.S. to the 7th Special Forces Group in 1964 and was sent to the Dominican Republic as the Special Forces group sergeant major for combat action there. After serving as weapons instructor at the University of Mississippi, he retired after 30 years of active service on March 31, 1968.
Following his retirement, retired CSM Westmoreland quickly began another career of service, establishing Junior ROTC in 1969 at Red Bank High School in Chattanooga. Within three years the unit had achieved the largest JROTC student participation in the nation and had repeatedly excelled in every auditable category in annual inspections. Retired CSM Westmoreland was instrumental in this success, providing young minds a sterling example of leadership and an understanding of the esprit of cavalry and special forces and the soldier's commitment to service. He retired from the Hamilton County school system in 1982, but still would not rest on his laurels.
Always a very active member of the 6th Cavalry Association, retired CSM Westmoreland made what may prove to be his longest-lasting contribution to the fine traditions of cavalry and armor and showed exceptional selfless service with the modest opening in 1981 of the 6th Cavalry Museum at Fort Oglethorpe, the original home of the Fighting 6th. Over the next several years, he worked with a very small group of former troopers to create and establish authentic exhibits that would preserve the fine heritage of the Fighting 6th. Often fashioning exhibits by hand, and using many of his own mementos to create authenticity, retired CSM Westmoreland subsequently served as joint curator of the growing activity until 2004 when poor health finally prevented further service. Through lean times, he and two fellow troopers sought support from the Army, the community and friends of the 6th Cavalry, and today the museum is a widely supported and a warmly embraced part of the history of Fort Oglethorpe and nearby Chickamauga with a full-time paid civilian curator and corporate sponsorship.
Retired CSM Westmoreland's decorations include the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal (1st OLC), Good Conduct Award (6th Award), American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (with four stars), World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany-Japan), National Defense Service Medal (with one OLC), Korean Service Medal (with three stars), United Nations Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (with one star), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Emblem (with one OLC), Korean Distinguished Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge (2d Award), Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Jungle Expert, Vietnam Parachutist Badge, Chinese Parachutist Badge. He also holds the Order of St. Maurice, Primicerius level; and was recently presented the Order of St. George, Silver Medallion -- these two awards are recognition by his professional peers for his extraordinary service to infantry and cavalry.
CSM Loner Boon Westmoreland, "Papa" to his granddaughters and "Wes" to his friends, will always be remembered for his love for his family and friends, his good humor, his strong sense of duty and his dedication to the traditions of selfless service, high esprit and mission accomplishment that are characteristic of Cavalry and Special Forces.
Retired CSM Westmoreland is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Lee Westmoreland; his only child, Shirley Westmoreland Collins and husband, Tony; and two granddaughters, Amanda and Megan Collins.
Additionally, he is survived by five nieces, Aloma Miller, Naomi McDonald, and Jacqueline Joiner, of Alabama, and Pat Baggett and Sue Hankins, of Tennessee; 10 nephews, Tim and David Miller, Bud Westmoreland, Steve, John, David and Mike Etheredge, all residing in Alabama, and Bill, Gene and Henry Westmoreland, of Tennessee. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Marjorie Etheredge; and about 50 grand-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home chapel.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Forces Group Association, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 16003, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Sandra Winkler
Sandra Winkler, 60 of Chattanooga, died Friday afternoon, March 7, 2008, at her residence.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she was the daughter of the late Loy and Sarah Creasman Parlier and was also a member of the Silverdale Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley E. Winkler; three daughters, Kathy Fairchild, Karen Younce and Lisa Winkler, all of Chattanooga; grandson, Jason Eldridge; two sisters, Sherry Wilson and Debbie Mathis, both of Ooltewah; two brothers, Loy Parlier Jr., Cleveland, Tenn., and Steve Parlier, Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony Walliser officiating.
Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
John Wolfe Jr.
John Garner Wolfe Jr., 76, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, March 6, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his great nephew, Jason Wolfe.
Survivors include his son, John Garner Wolfe III, Atlanta; brother, Wayne Wolfe, Chickamauga, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Blackwell officiating.
Interment will follow in National Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
TENNESSEE
Jack Allen
CLEVELAND -- Jack D. Allen, 86, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008, in a local health care facility.
Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory.
Dortha Chaffin
DUNLAP -- Dortha "Dot" Chaffin, 85, formerly of Dunlap, passed Monday, March 3, 2008.
Services will be at noon CST Monday, March 10, 2008, in the funeral home chapel.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Arrangements are by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.
Lillie Ellis
SOUTH PITTSBURG -- Lillie Mae Wynne Ellis, of the Ellis Cove community, passed away, Friday, March 7, 2008, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Ellis; parents, John and Mary Alice Wynne; brothers, Clarence, Virgle and Leonard Wynne; and a sister, Izella Hadaway.
She is survived by son, Gary Wayne Ellis; granddaughter, Autum Ellis, both of South Pittsburg; brother, Sanford Wynne, Jasper, Tenn.; sister, Mary Juanita Wynne, Kimball, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted noon CST Monday, March, 10, 2008, from the funeral home chapel with Brother Joe Moore officiating.
Interment will follow in Cumberland View Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST today.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home Jasper.
Ella Miller
PIKEVILLE -- Ella R. Loyd Miller, 81, died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Survivors include children, Barbara Knowles, Sue Sampley and Ted Miller; sister, Bernice Oakes; brother, Glenn Loyd; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services are at 1 p.m. CST Tuesday in the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville.
Burial: McDowell Cemetery.
Visitation: after 4 p.m. CST today.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to McDowell Cemetery, 21082 Old State Highway 28, Pikeville, TN 37367.
Richard Sikes
MOONEYHAM -- Richard Sikes, 66, of the Mooneyham community, died Thursday, March 6, 2008.
Survivors: wife, Lola Sikes; daughter, Kristy (Eric) Davis; grandson, Garrett; and brother Robert Priest.
Service: 1 p.m. CST Monday at Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church.
Burial in Mooneyham Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville, Tenn.
GEORGIA
John Alexander
LaFAYETTE -- John "Rocky" Alexander, 54, died Friday, March 7, 2008.
Survivors: his wife, Donna Alexander; daughters, Tara and husband, Bryan Hampton, Misty Alexander, Louann Ruggiero; nephew, Curtis Hill; mother, Kate Alexander, all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Amber Nicholson, Tyler Ridley, Megan Hampton, Jake Hampton, Alex Ruggiero, Sidney Ruggiero; great-grandson, Peyton Keef; sisters, Joan Gray, Tunnel Hill, Ga., Mary Joan "Sissy" Camp, LaFayette; brothers Clarence "Fuzzy" Alexander, Jimmy "Hatchet" Alexander, Rex "BoBo" Alexander, all of LaFayette, Tommy Alexander, Dalton, Ga.; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral: 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Wallis Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Powell officiating.
Interment in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers are Jack Grooms, Tony Hughes, Larry Gray, Drennon Alexander, Rusty Alexander, Jimmy Gray, Bryan Hampton, Curtis Hill.
Honorary pallbearers are Tyler Ridley and Jake Hampton.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Kenneth Blankenhagen
DALTON -- Kenneth Edward "Kenny" Blankenhagen, 85, departed this life Friday, March 7, 2008.
Services: noon, Monday, March 10, 2008, at the Melrose Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home.
Burial: Colonial Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation: 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements: Ponders Funeral Home.
Betty Blodgett
ROSSVILLE -- Betty I. Blodgett, 78, died in Thursday, March 6, 2008, in a local nursing home.
She was a graduate of Lakeview High School and retired from Southern Bell Telephone Co. after 32 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, R.B. and Virginia Blodgett.
She is survived by cousins, Elizabeth Simonds, Donna Raulston and Mary Hawkins, all of Chattanooga.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008.
The family will meet at 1 p.m. at the funeral home and ride in procession to the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the McKamey Animal Care & Adoption Center, Box 1028, Hixson, TN 37343, (423) 425-3750.
Online guest book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Clara DeFore
CHATSWORTH -- Clara Lynn DeFore, 73, died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. today.
Debbie Greene
LaFAYETTE -- Debbie Greene, 45, died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Survivors: parents, Fred C. and Etta Greene, LaFayette; brothers, Jeff Greene, Trion, Ga., Roger Greene, Cohutta, Ga., Steve Greene, LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Old Way Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Waycasie and Brother David Thompson officiating.
Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Shaun Humphries
RINGGOLD -- Shaun David Humphries, 18, went to rest in Jesus on Saturday, March 8, 2008.
He attended Ringgold High School, where he played varsity football. He loved music, playing his guitar and family bowling tournaments. One of his greatest joys was to spend time with his family and many friends. Shaun was a member of the Hamilton Community Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Humphries.
Shaun is survived by his mother, Sheila Humphries; sister, Jennifer Dawn Humphries; grandparents, Ed "PapPap" and Rosie Cox, Lori Cox and David and Anne Humphries; aunt, Jayne (Jim) Knigh; uncles, Martin (Karen) Cox and Brian Cox; and cousins, Brittany, Kylie, Kenneth and April.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday in the Heritage Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Mark Bresee officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Channels of Love Ministries, 1026 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Clyde Ingle
RINGGOLD -- Clyde K. Ingle, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2008, with his family by his side.
He lived in North Georgia area for the last 20 years. He was a longtime member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He graduated from Tyner High School in 1971. He attended Tennessee Tech. and later graduated with two associates degrees in criminal justice and fire science from Chattanooga State. He started his years of community services with the Tri-Community Fire Department. He retired from the Chattanooga Fire Department after 24 years of service. He continued serving his community as a volunteer with Catoosa County Fire & Rescue. He was a director of the Catoosa County Emergency Management Agency as well as a deputy coroner for several years. He lived a wonderful life of service and enjoyed helping others.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde "Shot" Morris Ingle.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 33 years, Deborah Ingle; daughters, Angie (Mark) Trentham, of Ringgold, Ga., Kim (Todd) Bennett, of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; three grandchildren, Graham, Gabe and Garrett Trentham; mother, Rose Ingle; brother, Clay (Caroline) Ingle; sisters, Bren (Ron) Luke and Dottie (Chris) Willmore, all from Chattanooga area; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008, in the chapel with the Rev. Kevin Amick and Masonic Lodge officiating.
Family will receive friends from 2 until 9 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Clyde Ingle's Memory to Hospice of Chattanooga. Honorary pallbearers are the Alhambra Shriner's Easy Riders Club members of Chattanooga.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.
Russell Lassetter
CLEVELAND -- Russell Brooks Lassetter, 49, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008, in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe. Obituary line, 861-1060.
William Magill Jr.
ATLANTA -- William Sharp "Bill" Magill Jr., 90, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008.
Mr. Magill was born Oct. 5, 1917, in Chicago to the late William Sharp Magill and Marie Cauthorn Magill.
He was preceded in death by sister, Betty Cauthorn Magill. In 1925, his parents moved to Signal Mountain and he was a 1934 graduate of Baylor School and an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended the University of Chattanooga, graduating with a B.S. in chemistry in 1938.
Following graduation, he learned to fly with the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Fla., then flew briefly in 1940 as an instructor pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Canada before returning to the U.S. upon his father's death to manage Magill Motor Express in Chattanooga. He quickly returned to flying as a civilian contract flight instructor for the Army Air Corps, teaching primary flight training during World War II in Stearman PT-17 trainers. In 1942 he became the squadron commander at McKellar Field in Jackson, Tenn. In 1945 he flew for American Airlines in their North Atlantic Military Contract Division before transitioning to regular passenger carrying flying on DC-3 and DC-4 aircraft with American while based out of LaGuardia airport in New York.
In 1949, he joined the newly formed Southern Airways as a flight captain, moving his family to Atlanta where he remained. Progressively promoted at Southern Airways, he became vice president of operations in 1954 and later was senior vice president of operations, successfully overseeing the airline's growth as a major regional carrier and entrance to the jet age with DC-9 aircraft in 1967. He retired from Southern Airways in 1977. Mr. Magill was active in many Atlanta civic associations and a member of the Capital City Club, as well as the First Baptist Church in the 1950s and 1960s, leading the Brotherhood and serving as a long-time deacon, before moving his church affiliation to Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in the 1970s, where he remained as an active member and past president of the EEE Men's Sunday School Class. He served on the board of directors for Karen's Decorative Fabrics Inc. and could often be seen in the stores assisting the staff.
Mr. Magill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Nelle White Magill; sons, William "Bill" (wife Nancy) Sharp Magill III and Robert "Bob" (wife Louise) White Magill; daughters, Laurie (husband Carroll) Magill Earp, Karen Cauthorn Magill; and grandchildren, Kimberly (fiancée Eric Kuziack) Lee Hobdy, Shannon (husband Jeff) Magill Cliffe, Patrick (wife Marillyn) Magill Earp, Melissa (husband James) Marie Smith, William "Bill" Sharp Magill IV, Courtney Llewellyn Magill and Hayley White Magill.
Visitation and a memorial service will be held at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Peachtree Road, Atlanta, on Wednesday, March 12, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. followed by the service beginning at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles Qualls will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army or the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Georgia, (404) 355-7627.
Willie Mason
CHICKAMAUGA -- Willie Lynn Mason, 42, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Peggy Murphy
ROSSVILLE -- Peggy L. Murphy, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2008, surrounded by her family.
Peggy was retired from the Chattanooga Board of Education after 24 years of service. After retirement, she served as a substitute teacher at Clifton Hills and Calvin Donaldson elementary schools.
She was preceded in death by her husband, CSM Tony Murphy of the 181st Field Artillery, National Guard; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Newman; and sister, Mrs. Bobbie Cyree.
Survivors include her daughter, Pamela (Gary) Watkins, of Hixson; two sons, Mickey (Diane) Murphy, of Georgetown, Tenn., and Patrick Murphy, of Signal Mountain; grandchildren, Charles and Josh Murphy, Rachel and Rebecca Green; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Cayley Murphy; sister, Betty Fairchild; brothers, James and John Newman, of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hills Cemetery with Father George Schmidt of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, where Peggy was a member.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Homer Page Sr.
RINGGOLD -- Homer Ausburn Page Sr., 84, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at his residence.
He attended the First Baptist Church, Golden Gateway, of Chattanooga. Mr. Page was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service for 13 years and a hog farmer in Pine Mountain, Ga. He was a World War II veteran of U.S. Army Air Corps and was past master of the Leesburg Masonic Lodge 58 F&AM in Leesburg, Fla.
Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Sarah Ruth Neel Page; son, Homer A. "Burn" (Annice) Page Jr., Baton Rouge, La.; daughter, Laura (Randy) Warren, Ringgold; brother, Bill (Diane) Page, Smiths Station, Ala.; sisters, Lois Marcoux, Cartersville, Ga., Martha (Jack) Bolton, Thomasville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Hiers, Pine Mountain, Ga.; grandchildren, Justin (Janie) and Brandon Page, Baton Rouge, La., Sarah and Melissa Warren, Ringgold, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Bo and Sadie Page, Baton Rouge, La.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Burn Page and Dr. Gary Carver officiating.
Interment will follow in National Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.
The family would like to thank Comfort Keepers of Ringgold and Hutcheson Hospice for the care given to Mr. Page.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
William Scholtz
ROSSVILLE -- William Carter Scholtz, 58, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, in a local hospital.
Graveside services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
To send condolences, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Gifford Williams
RINGGOLD -- Gifford Elizabeth Little Williams, 91, passed away on March 6, 2008, at NHC Fort Oglethorpe.
A native of Johnson City, Tenn., she was a resident of Ringgold-Boynton, Ga., for 52 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. J.B. Williams, on Jan. 11, 2004. From 1947-1951, they served as missionaries in Africa (Benin City) with the Sudan Interior Mission Board, New York, and later joined Baptist Mid-Missions, Cleveland, Ohio. They were married 67 years. Gifford loved gardening and cooking, always sharing them with her family.
Survivors include four children, Judith Anne Copeland, (husband Dr. Kenneth R. Copeland), Leighton, Ala., Marjorie Williams, Cleveland, Ohio, James B. Williams Jr., Atlanta, Sallye Beth Ouzts, Ringgold; five grandchildren, K.J. Copeland (wife Kim), Brooks Copeland, Amy Williams Broome (husband Chad), James Williams (wife Lessie), Cody Ouzts; and four great-grandchildren, Brayden and Addison Broome, Deacon and Kate Copeland. Gifford is also survived by a brother Euelle Little, Johnson City, Tenn. Surviving in-laws include, Durward Williams (wife Sylvia), Joe Williams, Anne Williams Landers.
A celebration of life will be today, March 9, 2:30 p.m. at Burning Bush Baptist Church, Burning Bush, Ga., with the Rev. Randy Sholer and the Rev. Durwood Williams officiating.
Interment in Burning Bush Cemetery.
Mrs. Williams will lie in state at the church where the family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 p.m. today. Gifford would want everyone to wear pink or red, her colors of life.
Memorial contributions in her name may be given to Bethel Bible Village Children's Home, Hixson.
Special gratitude to Elizabeth, Rhonda, Paul, Amy, Billie and Maria, NHC, Fort Oglethorpe, for their loving care and sincere thanks to Victor and Jan, Hospice, Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Kennedie Wooten
TRENTON -- Kennedie Grace Necole Wooten, infant daughter of Hollie Necole White and Kyle Wooten, went to heaven Friday, March 7, 2008.
Survivors include her grandparents, Tommy and Tammy Wooten, Billy and Stacey White, Jenny Hurst; great-grandparents, Pauline Chappelear, Dwight and Leila Cagle, Otis and Nell White.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. EST today in the Bryant Chapel with the Rev. Reggie Byrum officiating.
Interment will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.
Visitation from noon till 3 p.m. EST today.
Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home.
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Daisy Dobbins
BRIDGEPORT -- Daisy Marie Dobbins, 79, died Friday, March 7, 2008.
Funeral service: at 11 a.m. CST Monday, March 10, in the chapel of Rudder Funeral Home, Scottsboro, Ala.
Burial in Pinehaven.
Visitation: 3-8 p.m. CST today, March 9, 2008, at Rudder Funeral Home, Scottsboro.
Adele Redman
FLAT ROCK -- Bertha Adele Redman, 95, died Saturday, March 8, 2008, at her residence.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Mona Redman, Dallas; brothers, William Steele, Ider, Ala., Leslie Steele, Trenton, Ga., Judy Chadwick, Rising Fawn, Ga., Elsie Moon, Trenton; grandchildren, Jimmy Posey, Ralph Posey and Michael Posey, Flat Rock; five great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are Monday, at 3 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Brother David Marona officiating.
Burial in Posey Family Cemetery.
