HAMILTON COUNTY
Virginia Bellenfant
Virginia Leone Smith Bellenfant, 84, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008, in a local health care facility.
She was predeceased in death by her parents, William and Euda Smith; and her husband, G. W. Bellenfant; also two brothers and one sister.
Leone was a member of Eastside Church of Christ of Shelbyville, Tenn., and the retired manager of Edwards Interiors of Shelbyville.
Leone is survived by one daughter, Barbara (Jack) Brownfield, of Cleveland, Tenn.; and one son, William Larry Bellenfant, of Chattanooga. She has two grandsons, W. Jackson (Kim) Brownfield and Jeff T. (Laurie) Brownfield, both of Cleveland. Also five great-grandchildren, Kacy, Jackson, Carter, Lauren and Laiken Brownfield, all of Cleveland. Also one brother, Powell (Marie) Smith, of Shelbyville; and two sisters, Lorene Williams, of Maryville, Tenn. and Juanita Edwards, of Shelbyville.
A service for Leone will be Sunday, March 16, 2008, at 3 p.m. CDT at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Shelbyville, with visitation at Hillcrest Funeral home today, March 15, 2008, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Shelbyville.
Active pallbearers will be Glenn Williams, Jerry Williams, Terry Smith, Jackson Brownfield, Jeff Brownfield, Billy Joe Harris, Carter Brownfield and Jackson Brownfield Jr.
Local arrangements by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, Chattanooga.
Melvin Brown
Melvin E. Brown, 50 of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Melton Brown Sr.; one brother, Melton Earl Brown Jr.; sister, Linda Mae Roberts.
Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Hobert Foster, of Chattanooga; nieces and nephews, Misty O'Rear, Greg O'Rear, Earl and Brandy Brown, Lamar Foster, Niki Carroll, Vickie and Stacy Ferguson, Carrie Parsons, Mickey Roberts, Cristy Gentry, Rebecca and Jeff Cameron; several great-nieces and nephews, and ex-wife Leta Brown.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Richard Blair Foster officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Elizabeth Clark
Elizabeth "Betsy" Alden Clark, 50, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at a local hospital.
Born in Chattanooga, she spent two years in Sweden before graduating Central High School in 1975. She married James Clark at the age of 18 and gave birth to daughter, Audry nine years later.
Betsy spent a number of years in responsible retail positions including the Oreck sales outlet. In recent years she enjoyed working with her father-in-law in the rental business.
She was most happy cooking, baking and being with family. She has also enjoyed travel, gardening, hiking, canoeing and most recently attending First-Centenary United Methodist Church.
Betsy is survived by her loving family of husband, James Clark; father and mother-in-law, Dale Clark Sr. and Shirley Clark; daughter, Audry Elizabeth Clark; sister, Victoria Alden Love, of Tulsa; and parents, John and Irene Alden.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Alden.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. David Harr officiating.
The family will receive friends for visitation from noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008 at the North Chapel.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Anita Curtis
Anita Murphy Curtis, of Bronx, N.Y., passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Montgomery Murphy Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Mack L.Curtis Jr., Bronx; daughter, Robin Hairston, Brooklyn, N.Y.; three grandchildren; mother, Eleanor Murphy, South Pittsburg, Tenn.; brothers, Franklin Murphy, Bronx and Allen Murphy, South Pittsburg; sisters, Sherma Switzer, Wilmington, N.C., Alva Hale, Bronx, N.Y. and Dorthy Murphy, South Pittsburg; uncle, Sherman Mobley, Chattanooga; aunt, Juanita Cunningham, South Pittsburg; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at New United Church with Pastor William McKinley Holloway officiating.
Burial: Cumberland View Cemetery.
Visitation today from 5 to 7 p.m.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Mayble Davidson
Mayble Kelon Davidson, 87, of Hixson passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in an area health care facility.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, March 15, in the funeral home chapel with Dr. David McNabb officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton County Memorial Park.
We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24-hour obituary line 843-5055.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of the service today at Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Richard Davis
Richard Edward Davis, 74, of Ooltewah, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008, in a local hospital.
He was the son of the late B.M. and Maude Davis and was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Davis Jr.; and two brothers, Obie Davis and Dennis "Butch" Davis.
He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the 82nd Airborne.
Survivors include his wife, LaFay Davis; three children, Michael (Leslie) Davis, Jacksonville, Fla., Yvonne (David) May, Harrison, Sam Davis, Ooltewah; eight grandchildren, Rick, Namon, Jason, David Lee, Kevin, Mandie, Hunter, Kacee; four great-grandchildren; seven siblings, Charles Davis, Ooltewah, Kenneth Davis, Harrison, Lavonda Hall, Ooltewah, Shelby Morris, Ringgold, Ga., Sidna Davis, Hixson, Shirley Gilmore, Lexington, S.C., Tony Davis, Etowah, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Cranford and the Rev. Jim Spearman officiating.
Interment will follow in Old McDonald Cemetery in Ooltewah.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Daisy Dossett
Daisy Lucille Dossett, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008, at a local hospital.
Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Jake Elder
Jacob K. "Jake" Elder, 90, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, March 14, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Raymond Gaber
Raymond Richard Gaber, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 14, 2008.
He was the son of the late Frank and Barbara Gaber. He retired from John Deere after 36 years as a Manufacturer's Representative and prior to his death he had worked at Kohl's Department Store on Gunbarrel Road. Mr. Gaber was a deacon partner and usher at Ridgedale Baptist Church and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peggy Gaber, of Ooltewah; three daughters, Cindy Craig and her husband, Michael Craig, of Rossville, Pam Goodman and her husband, Bob Goodman, of BonAire, Ga., Vicky Creekmore and her husband Paul Creekmore, of Woodstock, Ga.; son, Randy Gaber and his wife, Sherry Gaber, of Ooltewah; seven grandchildren, John Craig, Chris Craig, Rick Goodman, Beth Goodman, Kelly Brewer, Ryan Gaber and Jonathan Gaber; six great-grandchildren; brother, Don Gaber and his wife, Vandra Gaber, of Cleveland, Tenn.; sister, Laverna Hoppe and her husband, Wayne Hoppe, of Waukesha, Wis.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ridgedale Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class.
Memorial contributions may be made to FAITH Building Fund at Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Orell Gant
Orell Graveley Gant, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hughes Gant; and daughter, Linda Gant.
Private services were held Friday at Forest Hills Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wann Funeral Home.
Julia Gladney
Julia Josephine Bork Gladney, 85, died peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning, March 12, 2008, in Chattanooga.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Jude Catholic Church at 11 a.m. today, March 15.
Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Tanya Grandberry
Tanya Woods Grandberry, 41, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral 1 p.m. today at Wesley Chapel Community Church with Rev. Herbert Wright and area ministers officiating.
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Benjamin Hall
Benjamin Franklin Hall, 88, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008, in an area hospital.
He retired from Soddy Elementary School after many years of service. Mr. Hall attended Rehoboth Baptist Church and was an Army WWII veteran serving in the Philippines.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Emmett Hall; and sister, Ethel McGill.
He is survived by his wife, Winnie Hall, of Soddy-Daisy; daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Calvin Woods, of Hixson; brother and sister-in-law, Homer and Janette Hall, of Tallahassee, Fla.; grandchildren, Kristina and Kinsey; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Alan Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of memorial contributions to Rehoboth Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1450, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37384.
We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24 hour obituary line 843-5055.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Mary Harris
Mary Harris, 75, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, at a local hospital.
Funeral at 2 p.m. today in the chapel with Pastor Calvin White officiating.
Burial: Highland Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Audrey Klaver
Audrey Jean Klaver, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
MaryNell Massengale
MaryNell Bowman Massengale, 70, of Lookout Valley, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at her residence.
Funeral services will be today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Everett Gossett officiating.
Interment will follow in Boydston Cemetery in Lookout Valley.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Lucile Moore
Lucile G. Moore, 82, of Signal Mountain, went to be with Jesus Thursday, March 13, 2008, in a local hospital.
Lucile was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched.
Survivors include her daughters: Susie (Morris) Pulliam, of Monteagle, Barbara (Bobby) Brewer, of Signal Mountain, Shelia (Rickey) Clemons, of Signal Mountain and Pam (John) Watson, of Red Bank; sons, Fred (Marjorie) Moore Jr. and Jimmy (Sandra) Moore, both of Signal Mountain; brother, Dillard Griffith, of Dunlap; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 pm. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Roger Copas officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Her grandsons, Jody Scott, Robert Brewer II, Joshua Moore, Jimmy Moore, Chris Moore, Butch Griffith will serve as pallbearers,
Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Mary Pendergrass
Mary Elizabeth Pendergrass, 86, died at home on Thursday, March 13, 2008, after a prolonged illness.
She was a native of Stevenson Ala., She was a member of Chamberlain Memorial Baptist Church and a former employee of Western Union in Chattanooga and Allentown, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Roy and Dona Mantooth; and by her sister, Veta Stewart.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ben Frank Pendergrass; daughters, Linda Whitfield Thomas and Frankie Honeycutt; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Nathan, Benjamin and Jennifer Whitfield, Kenneth and Derrick Honeycutt; great-grandson, Amon Whitfield; brother, Robert Mantooth and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 pm. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jake Carroll officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Hospice of Chattanooga and request that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Hospice.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Lester Piersaul
Lester Piersaul, 84, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008, at Sky Ridge hospital in Cleveland.
Arrangements to be announced by Patton Funeral Home 265 Fair St., Cleveland. wwwpattonfuneralhome1962.com.
J.C. Sims
J.C. Sims, 69, of Harrison went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2008, from a local hospital.
He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Arnold and Iva Sims; one daughter, Susie Sims; one son, David Sims; several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Phillips Sims, of Harrison; son, Ricky (Ann) Sims, of Georgetown; four daughters, Barbara Ann (Sgt. Timothy) Keltch, of Ooltewah, Stephanie Jane (Paul) Bates, Charity (Brian) Orr and Erica Michelle Sims, all of Harrison; two brothers, Raymond Sims, of Ooltewah and Clyde Sims, of Harrison; one sister, Joyce Mooney, of Chattanooga; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 17, 2008, at 3 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Dotson and Rev. James Dotson officiating.
Interment will follow in Williamson Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. and all day Monday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
Turner Funeral Home Inc., at Highway 58 is in charge of arrangements.
James Smith
James Claude "Tater" Smith, 86, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at his home.
He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. with over 20 years of service. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Smith was a WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was a three time recipient of The French Des Croix De Guerre, Des TOE. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and a member of the Battle of Normandy Foundation.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae "Corky" Smith; two brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors include his sons, Dale Smith, of Dalton, Ga., and David L. (Janie) Smith of, Ooltewah; family friend, Winona Barnett, of Chattanooga; sisters, Ruby Webb, Fannie Tallent and Robbie Jennings, all of Chattanooga; brother, John Smith, of Chattanooga; one granddaughter, Amber (Brent) Dilbeck, of Chattanooga; one great-grandchild, Hagen Dilbeck, of Chattanooga; two stepgranddaughters; and one stepgrandson.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Marvin McClendon and the Rev. Jon Weaver officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Will Tanner
Will T. Tanner, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008, in Leesburg, Fla.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Donald Whaley
Donald Eugene Whaley, 77, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008, in a local hospital.
Mr. Whaley was born May 11, 1930 in Bradley County, son of the late Horace Whaley and Mamie Conner Whaley Rominger. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended the University of Chattanooga. He was past president of Hickory Valley Civitan Club, one of the founding members of Tyner Youth Athletics Association, and a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Brainerd Hills Baptist Church and the James Bible Class. He retired from DuPont in 1991 after 43 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Robbie Faye Whaley; sons, Donald Victor Whaley and wife, Joyce, Michael David Whaley and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Reagan, Grant, John and Eva Whaley, all of Chattanooga; sisters, Barbara Posey and husband, Gene, of Cleveland, and Betty Bratton and husband, Bob, of Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday at Brainerd Hills Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Mason and Dr. John Barber officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The James Bible Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Building Fund at Brainerd Hills Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends noon-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Keylee Young
Keylee Eni Young, 4-day-old infant, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
TENNESSEE
E.J. Christian Jr.
GRUETLI-LAAGER -- E.J. Christian Jr., 76, of Willoughby, Ohio, died Tuesday March 11, 2008.
He was born on Oct. 8, 1931 to E.J. and Grace Stotts Christian Sr. He married Margaret Scissom who preceded him in death along with his parents.
He is survived by his daughter, Marilyn (Prith) Juneja, Willoughby; brother, Leon (Pansy) Christian, Gruetli-Laager; sister, Lois (Robert) King, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Samay, Meera, Joti and Rajan; great-grandchildren, Shelby and Nolan.
Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. CST Monday at Palmer City Cemetery.
Visitation 5-9 p.m. CST Sunday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
David Ledford
CLEVELAND -- David Ledford, 77, died Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Survivors include daughters, Debbie King, Shari Whitmire; son, Mike Ledford and wife, Ann all of Cleveland,
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Cora Marler
GRAYSVILLE -- Cora Smith Marler, 103, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, in Rhea County Nursing Home.
A longtime resident of Rhea County, she was a member of Graysville United Methodist Church and was retired hosiery mill worker.
She was preceded in death by son, Billy Marler; parents, Rufus and Dessie Johnson Smith; son-in-law, Russell Bean; two brothers, Aaron and Jack Smith; two sisters, Reba Coppinger and Geneva Nail.
Survivors include daughter, Sue Bean, Manchester, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Wanda Marler, Graysville, Tenn.; two sisters, Ruby Harwood and Velma Newberry, both of Graysville; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Miracle officiating.
Burial in Pleasantview Cemetery.
Visitation 4-9 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Dayton, Tenn.
Kenneth Nance
DECATUR -- Kenneth L. Nance, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008, in a Knoxville hospital.
Funeral services are 7 p.m. today, March 15, at the Bowers Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation 4 p.m. today until time of services.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur Chapel, (423) 334-3661.
Mary Roberts
TRACY CITY -- Mary C. Roberts, 84, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008, at her son's home in Monteagle, Tenn.
Graveside service at 2 p.m. CST Monday, March 17, at City Cemetery, with Elder Richard Barger officiating.
Funeral arrangements are by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, (931) 592-3691.
Eugene Runyons Jr.
CLEVELAND -- Eugene Runyons Jr. 52, born in Cleveland, departed this life Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Family will receive friends today, March 15, 1 p.m. at Church of God Sanctified, 746 First St., Cleveland.
Interment at St. Elmo Cemetery in Georgetown, Tenn.
Arrangements by Patton Funeral Home.
GEORGIA
Judy Ballew
TUNNEL HILL -- Judy Ann Greene Ballew, 58, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008, at a local hospital.
A native of Granite Falls, N.C., she has lived in the Ringgold, area for the past 37 years. She is a former employee of Mohawk Carpet and was of the Baptist faith. Judy loved reading and singing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jesse Harrison Greene; son, Richie Ballew; grandson, Logan Ballew; sister, Edna Ballew; and brother, Larry Greene.
She is survived by son, Robbie Ballew, of Tunnel Hill; three brothers, Paul Greene, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Bill Greene, of Paris, Tenn., and John Greene of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held today, March 15, 2008, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
The family will receive friends today from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home.
An on-line register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Charlotte Baugher
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- Charlotte Baugher, 63, of Lookout Mountain, West Brow Community, died Thursday, March 13, 2008.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Baugher, of Lookout Mountain; two grandsons, Christian and Chase Baugher; two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. EDT Sunday in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Claude Wooten officiating.
Interment will be in Green Valley Cemetery, Huntsville, Ala.
The family will receive friends 5-9 p.m today.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Rodney Boling
LaFAYETTE —Rodney L. Boling, 41, formerly of LaFayette, passed away in Mount Juliet, Tenn.
Memorial services will be held today, March 15, 2008, at 4 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Chris Spears officiating.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share your thoughts and memories.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Gladys Carmon
LaFAYETTE -- Gladys Bowen Carmon, 79, died Thursday March 13, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford "Andy" Carmon.
Survived by her son, Jimmy Carmon, LaFayette; granddaughter, Kayla Floyd, Rome; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Service conducted by the Rev. George Parker.
Interment in Corinth Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Carol Childress
ROSSVILLE -- Carol Jean Childress, 63, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Delray Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Childress officiating.
Entombment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The body will lie in state from 1-2 p.m. today at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Delray Baptist Church, 784 Steel Road, Rossville, GA 30741.
Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Beatrice Cordell
ROSSVILLE -- Beatrice Pauline Bray Cordell, 75, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008.
She was born in Dekalb County, Ala., on March 12, 1933, to the late Luther and Minnie Bray, but has lived in the Rossville area for most of her life. She was a member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church and her passion in life was spending time with her grandson.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Cordell; brother, W.C. Bray; and grandson, Greg Thomas Meredith.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Scott Meredith and Brenda and Ronnie Henderson, all of Rossville; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Linda Cordell, of Chattanooga Valley; and one grandson, Scott Meredith III.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, March 17, 2008, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel.
Burial will follow in Grand Center Cemetery.
The family will begin receiving friends from 4-8 p.m. today, all day Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe. Obituary line 861-1060.
Lena Doyle
WOODSTOCK -- Lena Josephine Jones Doyle, 88, formerly of Walker and Catoosa Counties departed this life Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Services will be held 2 p.m. today, March 15, 2008, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in Rock Spring Cemetery.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joe Garner
ROSSVILLE -- Joe Garner, 81, our beloved husband and father, moved into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, March 13, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Garner; and great-grandson, Aiden Martin.
He was a Christian, and was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army.
Joe began his career as a salesman with The Hajoca Corporation in Chattanooga. Later, working with his sons, he formed his own mechanical contracting company, The Joe Garner Co. Inc., and then eventually moved into general contracting in the North Georgia area.
He was a self-made man with a wonderful spirit, a great sense of humor and a generous heart.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Peggy; a son, Jim Garner (Rita), of Ringgold; daughters, Pamper Garner Crangle (Tommy), of Signal Mountain and Kim Combs, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Jeff Garner (Traci), Jacob Garner, Leigh Garner Martin (Butch), Tyler Garner Howell and Kati Howell; great-grandchildren, Caroline and Campbell Garner.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, North Georgia Branch, 1217 LaFayette Road, Rossville, GA 30741 or the American Diabetes Association, 211 Center Park Drive, Suite 3010, Knoxville, TN 37922, or at www.diabetes.org.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16, in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
There will be a processional leaving the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Patricia Lewis
RINGGOLD -- Patricia Elaine Payne Lewis, 50, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008, at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Willie Mason
CHICKAMAUGA -- Willie Lynn Mason, 42, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was formerly employed by Seaboard for 16 1/2 years, where she served as Union President. She was a member of Marble Top Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Upshaw; brother, Lawson Upshaw; sister, Tampa Upshaw.
Survivors include her husband, King William Mason Sr.; son, King William Mason Jr.; daughters, Lyndra Harper and Tichshayla; four grandchildren; mother, Mary Ann Upshaw; grandparents, Rosie Mae Upshaw and Lola Hollins; brothers, Stacy (Taneka) Upshaw, Columbus (Denise) Upshaw, Roy Gene and Roger Upshaw; sisters, Mary Adams, Janice Johnson, Channel (David) Alexander and Penny (Bobby) Strickland; mother-in-law, Diane Mason; sister-in-law, Lola Noble; brothers-in-law, Timothy (Lakeisha) Mason and Nelson (Lakeisha) Mason; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Marble Top Baptist Church with Pastor Maurice Laster officiaitng.
Burial: Garmany Cemetery.
Visitation today from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
John Ormsby
RINGGOLD -- John James Ormsby, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, March 13, 2008, at a local hospital.
A resident of the North Georgia area for the past 37 years he was formerly of Garden Grove, Calif. John was a sales rep for asphalt mixing equipment for 17 years, a partner of Onco Industries for seven years and owner of Ormsby Industrial for two years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church of Cleveland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert Ormsby Sr. and Catherine Klein Ormsby Perkins; and brother, William "Bill" Ormsby Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Feinauer Ormsby, of Ringgold; four daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Lee Clemmons, of Chattanooga, Lisa and Mike Scott, of Ringgold, Jana and Aaron Denton, of Ringgold, and Julie and Mitchell Jarvis, of Ringgold; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel.
The family will receive friends Sunday from noon-8 p.m. and Monday from noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
An on-line register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Willard Stubblefield
RINGGOLD -- Willard James Stubblefield, 62, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008, after a battle with cancer.
Mr. Stubblefield, a descendant of one of Catoosa County's pioneer families, lived his entire life on the land his ancestors settled in 1837, and worked on the family farm. Willard was a faithful member of Ringgold United Methodist Church, WFC Sunday School Class, RUMC Men's Club, the Council on Ministries, RUMC 49's and the Catoosa County Historical Society. He was formerly a volunteer at Old Stone Church, which his family helped organize and build in 1850.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Velma Morgan Stubblefield; grandparents, W.A. and Myrtle (Magill) Stubblefield, Leonard and Mattie (Anderson) Morgan; and nephew, David Douglas Nofsinger.
Survivors are sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Doug Nofsinger, Tunnel Hill; brother, Lonnie Stubblefield, Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Ringgold United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Purrington and the Rev. Michael Morton officiating.
Burial will follow in Anderson Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ringgold United Methodist Church building fund, or to the Children's Celebration of Christmas fund in care of the WFC Class, or the Men's Club Bible Fund.
Condolences may be made at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Ethel Wesson
SUMMERVILLE -- Ethel Mildred Wesson, 88, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Funeral services at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008, in the Chapel.
Visitation will be today, March 15, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.
Roger Williams
SUMMERVILLE -- Roger Wheeler Williams, 51, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, after an extended illness.
He was born on March 24, 1956 to Ethel Fletcher Williams and the late Paul Williams. Preceding him in death was brother, Louis Williams and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Fletcher and Mr. and Mrs. William B. Williams.
He is survived by His wife of 27 years, Sally Cook Williams; daughter, Anna Lee Williams; brother, Larry (Yeardley) Williams; sister, Rena Williams (Keith) Walsh, of Philadelphia, Pa.; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Drew and Kidder Williams and Casey Anne and William Paul Walsh, Elizabeth, Jeffrey and Sutton Connelly, Jessica Cook Hale and Holly Blakely and many friends.
Mr. Williams was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rome and attended Summerville Presbyterian Church and Cloudland Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Berry Academy and worked as a professional electrical and construction contractor for over 30 years.
Friends will be received at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16.
A graveside service will follow at Cloudland Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 4 p.m. presided over by Pastor Dr. Roger Kvam.
Pallbearers will be Rex Abernathy, Meredith Burnes, Hamp Covington, Neil Carmichael, Stan Nix, Bill Summer, Carlton Vines and Joe Watts.
Friends are invited to join the family after the service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Lee Cook, 300 Riverside Dr., Summerville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coosa River Basin Initiative, 408 Broad St., Rome, GA 30161, (706) 232-2724. which protects the rivers, streams and lakes which Roger fished and enjoyed all his life.
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Ruthie Brown
DECATUR -- Ruthie Mae Brown, 79, formerly of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Funeral will be noon CST Monday at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Ala.
Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. CST Sunday at Reynolds Funeral Home.
Burial will be Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Estelle Busby
VALLEY HEAD -- Estelle Busby, 78, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
Funral services will be 2 p.m. CST Sunday, March 16, from Rainsville Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will follow in Town Creek Cemetery.
Richard LaDavia
RAINSVILLE -- Richard Glenn LaDavia, 41, died Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. CST Monday from Robertson's Chapel.
Burial will follow in Kirk Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Rainsville Funeral Home.
Bobby Palmer
FLAT ROCK -- Bobby "Cowboy" Palmer, 55, died, Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga.
Survivors include, wife, Francene Palmer, Flat Rock; son, Jamie Palmer, Greeneville, Tenn.; brothers, James Palmer, Bryant, Stanley Palmer, Birmingham, sisters, Debbie Winters, Bryant, Diane Blevins, Birmingham; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are Sunday 2 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Brother Wendell Sharpton officiating.
Burial in Company Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from noon to 8 p.m. CST today.
Hester Williams
FLAT ROCK -- Hester L. Williams, 86, passed away in Scottsboro, Ala., on Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Her service will be today March 15, 2008, at 3 p.m. CST in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel, Henagar, Ala.
Interment will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery
