HAMILTON COUNTY
Gladys Atkinson
Gladys H. Atkinson, 82, Chattanooga, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, in a local health care facility.
She was a native of Fincastle, Va., moving here from Cartersville, Ga., five years ago. Mrs. Atkinson was a member of First Congregational Methodist Church in Cartersville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Atkinson; a son, Darryl Atkinson; and sisters, Kathryn Schmitt and Dreama Pogue.
Survivors are sons, L.W. Atkinson Jr., Bryant, Ala., Gerald W. (Diane) Atkinson, Red Bank, John D. (Sandra) Atkinson, White, Ga.; daughters, Gladys (Sissie) Ware, Rossville, Diane A. (David) Smith, Red Bank, and Deborah K. (Gary) Payne, Tiftonia; sisters, Eunice Howell, Dublin, Va., Margaret Birch, Manassas, Va.; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a special friend, Claude Loveless.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Cartersville with the Rev. Wayne Rice officiating.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Leon Bowman
Leon "L.C." Bowman, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 10, 2008, at the home of his son.
He was born in Catoosa Co., Ga. on July 26, 1930, but lived most of his life in East Brainerd, Chattanooga. He worked for DuPont for 33 years until retirement in 1985. He served in both the U.S. Army and Navy. He was a lifetime believer in the Church of Christ faith. He was a member of East Ridge Church of Christ at death. He was a faithful and active worker for the Lord and was an active minister of many small churches around the Tennessee and Georgia community's, over the last 40 years, his love for the Lord's work was endless. He was a steadfast defender of his belief's and taught to all who would listen. He dearly loved to fish and hunt. He was a member and past president of the Chattanooga Shoot to Retrieve Club and Cohutta Beagle Club. His participation in field trials and participation as a field judge was a delight.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Barber Bowman; parents, Herbert T. Bowman and Otelia Clifton Bowman; brother, Marion "Buddy" Bowman; sister, Juanita Bowman Morris.
Survivors are his son, Jerry (Judy) Bowman; daughters, Diane (Jay) Thomas, Paula (Allen) Edge, Linda Edge Coleman; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly (Raymond) Stakey, Joanna Sparks; brother, Troy E. Bowman all of Chattanooga; brother, James (Julie) Bowman; and sister-in-law, Betty Waters Bowman, of Acworth, Ga.; and loving companion, Dipple Wheeler. Numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 3 p.m. at East Ridge Church of Christ with Minister Charles Cochran officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family also will receive friends at the church from 2 p.m. until the hour of services Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to your favorite charity or to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 622-3171.
William Bradford Jr.
William F. Bradford Jr., 82, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at a local hospital after a lengthy illness.
A resident of Elder Mountain, Mr. Bradford was a native of Boston, Mass., and resided in St. Louis, Mo. for 17 years before moving to Chattanooga. He was the CEO of TAG Distributors Corp. a local candy and tobacco distributor, for over 26 years before his retirement.
He served in World War II for four years with the U.S. Coast Guard as a signalman 3rd class. He was aboard the USS Spencer Coast Guard cutter in the Mediterranean, North Atlantic and South Pacific oceans. He was a very active member of the USS Spencer Association.
After the war, he played semi-professional baseball and was an outstanding first baseman with the Lebanon cardinals, Lebanon, N.H., of the Northern League.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Sharry Bradford. He was the son of the late William F. Bradford Sr. and Katharine Harrington Bradford.
Survivors include his children, Mary Bradford Molina, William F. (Rose) Bradford III, Lucy Jepson-Turner and James M. (Debbie) Bradford; a brother, David H. Bradford, of Cape Cod, Mass.; a sister, Priscilla B. Cronin, of Westwood, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Wann Funeral Home, 4000 Tennessee Ave. today, March 11, 2008, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 214 E. Eighth St.
Interment will be immediately following the Mass at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home.
Edward Caldwell
Edward N. Caldwell, 65, of Hixson, died on Sunday March 9, 2008, at his home with his loving family and friends at his side.
He was a man of many words who never met anyone that didn't love him. He will be deeply missed and remembered for the kindness he showed to everyone he met. Ed was retired from Chattanooga Bakery where he worked for 23 years. He was a member of New Vision Worship Center where he sang specials and was a blessing to everyone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Ollie Mae Fultz Caldwell; brothers, Dewey, Bulis and Clyde Caldwell.
Survivors include his loving and adored wife, Carolyn A. Caldwell; sons, Parley Edward (Delois) Caldwell, Tuscaloosa, AL, Markay Caldwell, Dalton, GA; daughters, Ramona (Tony) Quarles, Hixson, Missy (Kelly) Simmons, Soddy-Daisy; grandchildren, Jade, Tyler, Kayla, Corey, Emily, Amy (Luke), Chris (Heidi), Joshua, Justin and Jeremy; brothers, Farley (Barbara Sue), Cecil, Paul (Mary Ann), Danny (Ann), Charles, all of Bledsoe, Ky., Glen (Sue), Casey County, Ky.; sisters, Anne Clow, Monticello, IL, Euretha Branton, Mesquite, Texas and Mae Jean Cox, Lakewood, Colo.; sister-in-law, Evelyn Caldwell, Eolia, Ky.; a host of neices and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at New Vision Worship Center on Ely Road with Pastor Jerry Yother and Brother Darrell Turner officiating.
Burial to follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today and Wednesday at the New Vision Worship Center.
Paul Cooper
Paul Duncan Cooper, 93, passed away in his sleep Saturday, March 8, 2008, at his home.
Paul was a retired chemical engineer with DuPont and a member of Northside Presbyterian Church. He will long be remembered for his many acts of kindness and generosity with Northside Neighborhood House, Erlanger Hospital, Northside Church and Day Care and Signal Centers of Chattanooga. He was a master Mason, served in the Army during World War II in England. He was a graduate of Ohio State University. He was the firstst Eagle Scout inducted in Piqua, Ohio. He was winner of the Jefferson Award and the Community Service Award of the Junior League of Chattanooga.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Trowbridge Cooper; daughters, Virginia Ruth and Margaret Goe Pogue; parents, Alfred W. and Ruth Pearson Cooper; brothers, Elmo, Arthur, Benjamin, Warren, Robert E., Ned; and sister, Imogene Anderson.
He leaves behind sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Daniel and Marleitta Cooper, of Maryville; Peter T. and Linda Cooper, of Chattanooga; sister, Ruth Petersime, of Syndey, Ohio; and brother, Martin Jay Cooper, of Indiatlantic, Fla.; special friend, Ruth Credelle; grandchildren, Emily Cooper, of Dalton, Ga.; Ben and Christy Cooper, Brian D. Cooper, Katie and Matt Harbison, Elizabeth and Kevin Blasbery, Christopher Cooper; and great-grandchildren, Rowe and Lane Cooper, all of Chattanooga.
The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Joe B. Martin officiating.
The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Thursday at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405 with a memorial service at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Signal Centers of Chattanooga, 109 N. Germantown Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Rudolph Ervin
Rudolph Ervin formerly of Chattanooga died Sunday, March 2, 2008, in Fair Oaks, Calif.
Survived by wife, Lillian of 58 years. He was the son of the late Betty Ervin and nephew of the late Rev. William M. Pride.
Funeral services will be held today in California. Announced by John P. Franklin, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Ruth Gaddy
Ruth Gaddy, a longtime resident of Signal Mountain, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2008, after a short illness.
She was an active member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. Ruth was an avid and skilled bridge player and dearly loved her playing partners and friends. She was a past member of Signal Mountain Garden Club and created beautiful arrangements for her church and her home.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Dick Gaddy; and her sister, Ernestine Kingsolver Grimes.
She leaves behind daughter, Gloria Gaddy, of Duluth, Ga.; son, Ben Gaddy, of Red Bank; and daughter, Mrs. Carol (Tim) Burns, of Signal Mountain; grandchildren, Mrs. Jenna (Jason) Gardner, of Atlanta, Ashley Burns, of Chattanooga and Kyle Burns, of Signal Mountain; brother, Kyle Kingsolver, of Tryon, N.C.; sister, Gladys Hart of Greensboro, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd, Signal Mountain, with Dr. Bill Dudley officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. today at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd., Signal Mountain, TN 37377.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Robert Jones III
Robert Cannon Jones III passed away quietly at his home Sunday, March 9, 2008. He was 82.
"Bobby" was born Feb. 6, 1926 and was a lifelong native of Chattanooga. He was educated at the Bright School, the McCallie School and Duke University, afterwards serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II.
He was a man of deep faith who was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was also a member of the Lookout Mountain Golf Club, the Fairyland Club and the Honors Course. He served on the board of directors of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Suntrust Bank, the McCallie School, Boys Club of Chattanooga, the YMCA and Southern Products. He was active in the food brokerage business with first his father and then his son.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Cannon Jones Jr. and his mother, Elizabeth Howell Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Probasco Jones, of Lookout Mountain; one sister, Emily Jones McCabe, also of Lookout Mountain; three sons, Robert Cannon Jones IV, Thomas Howell (Lolly) Jones, and Walker Livingston (Elizabeth) Jones, all of Lookout Mountain; one daughter, Margaret Jones (Scott) Smith.
He was affectionately known as "GrandBobby" to his 10 grandchildren, Cannon Jones, Marian Jones, Catherine Jones, Laura Jones, Allison Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Nevin Jones, Walker Jones, Bobby Jones and Mary Wilkin Smith.
Visitation will be at First Presbyterian Church in the Connector today, March 11, from 1-2:30 p.m.
Graveside services to follow at 3 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery with Ben Haden officiating.
In lieu of flowes, memorial contributions may be made to PSI (formerly the Chattanooga Bible Institute), 1815 McCallie Ave., 37404 or to the McCallie School, 500 Dodds Ave., 37404.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Emon Landreth Jr.
Emon "Junior" Landreth Jr., 80, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008, in an area hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ted Painter and the Rev. Charles Robertson officiating.
Interment will follow in Wilcoxen Cemetery.
We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at. www.legacyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379, 24-hour obituary line 843-5055.
Audrey Lasley
Audrey Crowe Lasley, of Chattanooga, formerly of Kingston, Tenn., died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Vida Crowe; brother-in-law, Brownie Walker; niece, Donna Nichols; and nephew, Brant Nichols.
She is survived by her husband, Herman; sister, Betty Walker; nephew, Bruce Walker and a niece, Gaye Hawkins; three stepdaughters, Carol (Danny) Hamil, Connie (Sam) McNair and Melissa Lasley; and one stepson, Steve (Julie) Lasley.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today and noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Doshia Martin
Doshia Maybelle Martin, 99, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008, at a local nursing home.
She was born in McMinnville, Tenn., to Frank and Effie Locke and was a member of Greens Lake Road Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, D. C. Martin; brother, Robert Jackson Locke; and sisters, Alma Womack, Laura Green and Thelma Roller.
Survivors include her sons, Chester E. (Carolyn) Martin and Dr. James F. (Mary) Martin; grandchildren, Zachary, Rebecca, Jeffrey, Sam, Molly, John and Mary Kay; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Jenny Schrock.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Martin Boyd Christian Home.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Jim Lewis officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hixson.
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Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Jennie McGaha
Jennie Elizabeth Holmes McGaha, 82, of Hixson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Jennie was born on Feb. 1, 1926, in McRoberts, Ky., to William and Della Holmes. She grew up in Dayton, Tenn., and lived most of her married life in the Tennessee Valley. Mrs. McGaha was an active member of Red Bank Baptist Church and the Hope Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Columbus A. McGaha.
Jennie is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Ricky) Rector and Paula (Steve) Cowart; grandchildren, Matthew Rector, Betsy Parks, Jennifer Cowart, Stephanie Cowart; a sister, Noleeka Millard; brothers, Don and Malcolm Holmes; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Fred Steelman and the Rev. Bert Jones officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Roger Poole, Cecil Hammontree, Steve Hall, Steven Mabry, Mike Mobbs and Mickey Rector serving as pallbearers.
The Hope Sunday School Class of Red Bank Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Missions Fund at Red Bank Baptist Church, 4000 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank, TN 37415.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Johnny Miller
John Will "Johnny" Miller departed this life March 8, 2008.
He was born Sept. 20, 1926 in Huntsville Ala., Madison County to late Rosetta Steward and Albert Miller.
John W. Miller worked at Chattanooga Bakery and retired after 25 years of service.
He was a God fearing man who was known for his kind spirit and commitment to his family and friends, he always gave unselfishly to others and will be dearly missed by many.
John was happily married to Louise C. Miller for 28 years until his death. He left behind two children, Tameisa Miller, Francesa Miller; and granddaughter, Kani Miller; sisters, Callie Sue Chapman Dorothy Miller, of New York and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, other relative and friends; longtime best friends, Eddie Harrison and Frank Johnson.
Graveside 1 p.m. Wednesday March 12, at National Cemetery.
Family hour 6-7 p.m. today at McCallie Avenue Chapel of Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors.
Jonas Richardson Sr.
Jonas Charles Richardson Sr., 63, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, in a local hospital.
He was retired from Chattanooga Gas Co. He was a member of Orchard Knob MissionaryBaptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas Wilkins and Florine Edwards; brother, Benjamin Wilkins.
Survivors include sons, Jonas (Donna) Richardson Jr. and Anthony (Nary) Richardson; daughters, Jacqueline and Patricia Richardson; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Lebron, Kelvin, James and John (Ruby) Wilkins; sisters, Willie Pearl Chalk, Anita (Larry) Phoenix, Carolyn Sledge, Geraldine and Mary Ann Edwards; very devoted friend, Vera Davis; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services wil be held Wednesday noon at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Harold K. Lester officiating.
Burial: Highland Cemetery.
Visitation tonight from 7 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Allen Roberts
Allen Roberts, 38, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, in a local hospital.
Allen was predeceased in death by his parents, William and Barbara Roberts. He was an employee of the Chattanooga Aquarium.
Allen is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Louise Bain, in Oxford, Ala.; and an uncle, Joseph Pointer.
Visitation will be today, March 11, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bryan Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be 12:30 p.m. CDT Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Green Cemetery, Jacksonville, Ala.
Arrangements by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, Chattanooga.
Alma Schmitt
Alma Schmitt, 83, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Parkridge Hospital.
She was born in Chattanooga and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Viola Campbell Smith and also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Smith.
She was of the Baptist faith, retired from Pacific Bell (now AT&T) and was a long-time volunteer at Parkridge Hospital. She was past Worthy Matron of the Chattanooga-Harrison OES 56, Past High Priestess of Asebi Court 36 and member of the Helping Hands.
She is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard and Fay Smith, Grandbury, Texas; Wallace and Anita Smith, Chattanooga and James and Barbara Smith, Erwin; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Messer officiating.
Please visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Judy Sivils
Judy Whitaker Sivils died at her home on Sunday, March 9, 2008.
A graveside service will be held today, March 11, 2008, at 3 p.m. at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 4 p.m. EDT at St. Luke United Methodist Church (Stuart Heights).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a fund in Judy's honor at Chattanooga Nature Center. The fund will provide for local teachers to travel to and study Georgia's Golden Isles, a cherished location for the family. Contributions may be made at the memorial service or sent to a family member; if sending directly to the Nature Center, please note the fund's name on the cheque.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
David Strutton
David Blaine Strutton, 46, of East Ridge, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, at his residence.
David was a member of Good Shepherd Luthern Church, recently he attended Brainerd Baptist Church. He was an employee of SCH Engineering Co. with 18 years of service. He was a graduate of Kirkman Technical High School in 1979. David was a wonderful and devoted husband, dad and friend to all, with a special ability to make those around him laugh regardless of the situation.
He was an avid Tennessee Vols, Tennessee Titan's and NASCAR fan.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles and Ida Alton; grandfather, Alonzo Strutton; uncle, Clyde "Huey" Alton.
Surviving relatives; wife of 25 years, Laurie France Strutton, daughter, Chelsey Strutton; father and mother, Don and Barbara Strutton, of Chattanooga; paternal grandmother, Eula Strutton, of Wartburg, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Ann Jamison, of Harrison; sister and brother-in-law, Dana (James) McCoy. of Chattanooga; brothers-in-law, Mark France and Tino (Andi) France; sister-in-law, Nikki MacDonald; nieces and nephews, Courtney, Jessica, Zach, Chase, Delaynie, Thomas, Ryan; great-niece, Alyssa; and beloved pets, Tigger and Charlie.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday March 12, 2008, at Heritage Chapel with the Rev. Charles Fountain and the Rev. Clifford Herd officiating.
The interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, East.
Pallbearers; Ken Price, Stephen Horne, Stephen Horne, Jr. Jim Coombs, Virgil McCoy, Bobby Reese, Billy Quintrell, Ken Rogers.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to: Humane Educational Society Inc., 214 N. Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
The family will receive friends today 2-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Carolyn Womack
Emily "Carolyn" Womack, 77, of Chattanooga went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2008, from a local hospital.
She was a member of Bartlebaugh Baptist Church.
Carolyn graduated from the Erlanger School of Nursing and went on to retire as a nurse working for several doctors offices in and around the Chattanooga area.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Crit C. Womack Jr.; father and mother, Thomas and Mattie Wallace; two sisters and one brother.
She is survived by her children, Steve Womack, Tim (Pam) Womack, Gail (Alan) Houts and Beth Higgins; five grandchildren, Rob and Andrew Womack, Becca Houts, Sarah Ford and Nikki Lucas; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Bartlebaugh Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Ferguson officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Garden, East.
The family will receive friends today from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
TENNESSEE
George Brown Jr.
SPRING CITY -- George O. Brown Jr., 66, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at his home.
There will be no services or visitation
Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City is in charge of arrangements.
John Coker
ATHENS -- John B. "Bill" Coker, 70, died Monday.
Visitation today 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at East Athens Baptist Church with funeral services at 7 p.m.
Committal service 11 a.m. Thursday at McMinn Memory Gardens.
Jerry Smith Funeral Home Athens in charge.
Don Hargis
JASPER -- Donald Ray "Don" Hargis, 50, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008.
He was employed by Beaulieu and was a brick mason.
He was preceded by parents, William "Bill" and Hazel Coffman Hargis; siblings, Robert and Edna Mae.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Hargis; sons, Matthew Meeks and Chris Meeks; daughters, Michelle (James) Coffelt, Stacy Hargis (Ronald) Kelso, Latasha (Brian) Webb, Brittany Hargis, and Madonna Morrison; siblings, John (Wanda) Hargis, Bill (Lisa) Hargis, George (Polly) Hargis, Roy (Linda) Hargis, Ann (Rabon) Higgins and Mary (Mike) Simmons; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Internment will be in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel, Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. CDT with Brother Aaron Britt officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 9 p.m. CDT today and 2 until 9 p.m. CDT Wednesday.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn., 942-9500.
L.D. Hickman
WHITWELL -- L.D. "Cheese" Hickman passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, in a local hospital.
Mr. Hickman was the former owner of K&H Trailer Repair.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lois Hickman; and step-father, Bill Davis; one brother, Arlen Hickman; and one sister, Dorothy DeNoyes.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hickman; his mother, Carrie Mae "Doll" Davis, of Whiteside; one son, Stacy (Tammy) Hickman, Whitwell; one daughter, Sherry (Joe) Spangler, of Whiteside; three grandchildren, Andrew, Sydney and Carrie; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at Lakewood Memory Gardens, West, in Chattanooga, Wednesday, March 12, at noon CDT with Brother William Gouger officiating.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Prince, Michael Prince, Allen Rogers, Chester Huff, Nathan DeNoyes, Donnie York, Bobby Tuders and Travis Watson Jr.
The family will receive friends today March 11, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CDT at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home Jasper, Tenn.
Bobby Hope Sr.
SPRING CITY -- Bobby Joe Hope Sr., 72, died Sunday March 9, 2008.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. at Spring City Seventh-day Adventist Church with the Rev. Mike Pethel officiating.
Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City in charge of arrangements.
Lois Leiderman
JASPER -- Lois Parker Leiderman, 83, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 9, 2008.
She was of the Church of God faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, K.D. and Ethel Rankin Parker; sisters, Gertrud Mont, Juanita Peardon; and brother, K.D. "Bud" Parker Jr.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband of 69 years, Luther M. Leiderman; one daughter, Nancy (Aaron) Layne, of Jasper; two grandchildren, Aaron M. (Scarlett) Layne, of Manning, S.C. and Tammy (Todd) Lankes, of Lebanon, Tenn.; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lena Graves and Betty Ford of Jasper and one brother, Wesley (Jimmy) Parker, of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews; an aunt, Mildred Thomas, of Jasper; and a special friend, Mary Allen Long, of Whitwell.
Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. CDT Thursday, March 13, 2008, with Rev. Quillen Thurman and Rev. Billy Rankin officiating.
Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 3 until 8 p.m. CDT Wednesday, March 12, 2008 and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn., 942-9500.
Burnette Sims
DUNLAP -- Burnette Sims, 56, died Monday, March 10, 2008, in a Chattanooga hospital.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Lee Sims; and father, Haskel "Hack" Sims.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Lee Harvey Sims, Dunlap; mother, Georgia Boyd Sims, Dunlap; daughter, Wendy Gail (Jamie) Curtis, Jasper; brothers, John Wayne (Vicki) Sims and Tommy (Carol) Sims, Dunlap; sister, Judy (Royce) Tankersley, Jasper; grandchildren, Will, Jacob and Sydney; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. CDT Thursday, March 13, in the Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Brother Marvin McClendon officiating.
Burial in Rankin Cemetery.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. CDT today and 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. CDT Wednesday.
Online guestbook www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Highway 28, Dunlap, TN 37327 (423) 949-2112.
Bobby Swafford
MARYVILLE -- Bobby Dwight Swafford, 72, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and of the Methodist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight and Bertie Swafford.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Swafford; three children, Elaine (Clay) Coleman, Teresa (Mark) Giles, Baron (Kimberly) Swafford; three grandchildren, Anthony and April Swafford and Matthew Giles.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating.
Interment in Rhea Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blount Memorial Hospice or the American Cancer Foundation.
Visitation 5 until 8 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Dayton, Tenn.
GEORGIA
Jeannelle Bates
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Jeannelle Wilson Bates, 76, formerly of Rainsville, Ala., passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Hutcheson Hospital, Fort Oglethorpe.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burial in Mountain View Memory Garden.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. today at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville.
Tommy Farr
ROSSVILLE -- Tommy Joe Farr, 63, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 at a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area where he was a member of East Ridge Christian Church. Mr. Farr was retired from Farr Cars of Dalton, Ga., which was owned and operated by his family for over 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Theresa Farr; son, Michael Lane Farr; and grandson, Cameron Moss-Farr.
Survivors include his wife, Sherri Sneed Farr; daughter, Rhonda Lynn (Terry) Massey, of Rossville; son, Joseph D. Farr, of Kentucky; stepson, Zachary Cain Cline, of Dalton; grandchildren, Terry Chase Massey, Jada Lynn Massey, Michael Joseph Farr, Memorie Farr and Mackenzie Farr.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Phil Osborne officiating.
Interment will follow in Dogwood Valley Cemetery in Tunnel Hill, Ga.
The family will receive friends today and Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Shaun Humphries
RINGGOLD -- Shaun David Humphries, 18, went to rest in Jesus on Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Channels of Love Ministries.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. today in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Neva Mitchell
MACON -- Neva Ruth Allen Mitchell, 88, died on Monday, March 10, 2008.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Bowers Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment in Shiloh Cemetery.
Visitation Wednesday, March 12, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur, Tenn., (423) 334-3661.
Thomas Morrell Jr.
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Thomas Veryl Morrell Jr., 53, died Saturday, March 9, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ken Trivette officiating.
Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Peggy Murphy
ROSSVILLE -- Peggy L. Murphy, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2008, surrounded by her family.
Graveside services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. 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.
Arrangments are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Frances Trump
SUMMERVILLE -- Frances Lambert Trump, 87, died Monday, March 10, 2008.
Survivors include children, Larry Lambert, Rayburn Lambert, Jackie Coates, Rachel Adair, Rebecca McCary; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren.
Funeral is 8 p.m. today, March 11, 2008, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Graveside service to be held 2 p.m. Wednesday March 12, from Sunset Memorial Gardens, Cleveland, Tenn.
Visitation is from 6 until 8 p.m. today.
Mary Watkins
LaFAYETTE -- Mary Emmaline Hensley Watkins, 90, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, in a local healthcare facility.
She was born Sept. 4, 1917 in Cocke County, Tenn. to the late Elijah and Laura Tate Hensley. She was a member of New Harvest Baptist Church and a member at E.T. Barwick Mill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hershel Watkins, three brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Laura Agnes and Richard Purcell, of Rock Spring, and Brenda Hendrix, of Rossville; two sons and daughter-in-law, Bill and Diane Watkins, of LaFayette, and Roger Watkins, of Kensington; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; special friend, Jean Smith, special nephew and spouse, Wallace and Rena Faye Hensley, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in the funeral home chapel.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today and Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.
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Nell Abney
PRATTVILLE -- Nell Frost Brown Abney, 79, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., raised in Fort Payne, Ala.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. CDT today, March 11, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Mountain View Memory Gardens.
Madeline Gant
CROSSVILLE -- Madeline Gant, 52, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, at her residence.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow in Pilgrams Rest Cemetery in Geraldine, Ala.
Arrangements by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
Mildred Prestwood
FORT PAYNE -- Mildred W. Prestwood, 93, died Monday, March 10, 2008.
Survivors: daughters, Linda (Bob) Kane, Rome, Ga., Becky (Max) Young, Fort Payne; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Thursday, March 13, from noon until service time at 1 p.m. CDT at Burt Chapel, Fort Payne.
Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mary Satterfield
DAWSON -- Mary Satterfield, 81, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Trinity Hospital in Birmingham.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. CDT today at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
Burial will be in Liberty FCM Cemetery in Dawson.
Deborah Van Pelt
GAYLESVILLE -- Deborah Lynn Van Pelt, 52, died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Survivors, husband, Lewis Van Pelt; daughter and fiancé, Kendra Deering and Josh Deal; daughter Andreah Calvert; parents, Joe and Evaughn Cavin; sister, Kathy (Ricky) Wheeling; two nieces.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, EDT at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Visitation is today from 6 until 8 p.m. EDT.
