HAMILTON COUNTY
Almeda Ashford
Almeda J. Ashford 86, of Chattanooga, passed on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at a local health care facility.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. today at Greater Friendship Primitive Baptist Church with Elder James Penney officiating.
Visitation one hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Marlon Broadnax
Marlon D. Broadnax, 50, died Friday March 14, 2008.
Funeral services will be held noon today, March 20, 2008, at Hawkinsville Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev Bobby L. Hampton officiating.
Interment in National Cemetery.
Illyana Cox
Illyana Cox, 61, of Chattanooga, departed this life on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in a local healthcare facility.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Carrie Daugherty
Carrie Amanda Daugherty, 24, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Hattie Ferguson
Hattie Louise Ferguson, 89, formerly of Signal Mountain, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in Jackson, Ga.
Hattie was born and lived on Signal Mountain for many years, moved to Atlanta, in 1960 and retired from Burger King as part of the management staff. She was a charter member of Mountain View Baptist Church and at time of death a member of South Side Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Ga.
She was preceded in death by William J. and Minnie Irene Williams McCrary, parents; Charles Cox, husband; Hugh Allen Myers, husband; James Samuel Ferguson, husband; Kenneth Ray Harmon II, grandson; Tammy Carroll, granddaughter; sisters, Gladys McFarland, Betty Bollinger, Minnie Bell Nixon; and brothers, Bill McCrary and "Bud" McCrary.
Survivors include her daughters, Virda Hughsanne (Albert) Pickett, of Crossville, Margaret Louise Campbell, of Jonesboro, Ga., and Wanda Lorette Jacobs Neal, of Stockbridge, Ga.; stepdaughter, Ruby (Bob) Lowry, of Signal Mountain; grandchildren, Allisa Rhea (AK) Heard, of Pikeville, Robert Allen (Tina) Mason, of Sharpsburg, Georgia, Penny (Jamie) Dewberry, of Greer, S.C., Mark Jacobs, of Stockbridge, Ga. and Lori (Margarito) Receniz, of Atlanta; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her sisters are Mary Ruth Daniels, of Rossville, Ruby Daniel, of Rossville, Alice Felix, of Chaparral, N.M., Dorothy Crawley, of Chaparral; brothers are John McCrary, of Signal Mountain, Clifford McCrary, of Durham, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held noon Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Stacey Seals officiating.
Interment will be Fairmount Cemetery.
Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
James Fleming Jr.
James Lee Fleming Jr., 53, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008.
He was employed by Mercury Cab Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Susie Fleming Sr.; sister, Sybil Zellous; and two grandchildren.
Survivors: son, James L. Fleming III of Chattanooga; daughter, Rolice Watkins, of Clarkston, Ga.; two grandchildren; brothers, Randall and Ronald Fleming; sister, Sabrina Carr; uncle, Eli Fleming; devoted cousin, Nancy (James) Lackey, all of Chattanooga; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Billy Church officiating.
The body will lie in state Friday after 9:30 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Walter Hairston
Walter Cox Hairston, 68, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, at his home in Columbus, Ohio.
He was a longtime employee of the Chattanooga Department of Public works.
He leaves behind his wife, Patricia (Marable) Hairston; two sons, Walter (PaShunnda) Hairston Jr, Ivan Hairston; and stepson Harrison Mullin; three sisters, Betty Cox, Debra (Cox) Woodruff and Linda Cox; four brothers, Willie (Thelma) Cox, Myron, Eddie Earl and David Cox; five grandchildren, Ashley, Asharia, Krishon, Tiwan and Tadaisha; two aunts and one uncle, Mamie Cooper, of Chattanooga, Annie Maddox, of Columbus, Ohio, and Will Hill, of LaGrange, Ga.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services at 1 p.m. Friday March 21, at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Public may view after noon today.
Marjorie Hall
Marjorie Scott Hall, 74, of Harrison went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 17, 2008, from her home.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Hall; father and mother, Clarence and Pearl Edwards; one brother, Jimmy Edwards.
She is survived by her son, James W. (Sherry) Hall, of Harrison; one sister, Mildred (Johnny) Simpson, of Ooltewah; three grandchildren, Carlos Hall, Felicia Norman and Summer Hall; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 21, 2008, at 1 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with Dr. James Hutchings officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The family will receive friends today from 5-8 p.m. and Friday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 200 Central Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 622-3171.
Alzine Jackson
Alzine McDaniel Jackson, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008, in a local nursing facility.
Funeral 2 p.m. today in the chapel with Pastor George Saddler officiating.
Burial: Highland Memorial Gardens.
The body will lie in state today after 9:30 a.m.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
John Lee Jr.
John Pearson Lee Jr., 90, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Tijuana Mason
Tijuana Mason, 47, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at a local hospital.
Arrangements pending.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Dolores McAllum
Dolores McAllum, 75, formerly of Chattanooga, passed on Wednesday March 19, 2008, at a local health care facility.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Bettye McBride
Bettye Lorene Rothwell McBride, of East Ridge, died at home on Sunday, March 16, 2008.
She was a faithful member of East Ridge Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. McBride; parents, George Walter and Ida Elnora Caldwell Rothwell; siblings, Grace Angel, James L. Rothwell, Mae Gougher, L.W. Rothwell and W. Don Rothwell.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William and Criss McBride, of Chattanooga; daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie and Randall Snipes, of Knoxville; four grandchildren, William R. Snipes, Meredith S. Snipes, Claire McBride and Amber Aldridge; one sister, Flora Swafford, of McMinnville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Sue Davis and Fritzi Simmons and Hillis Layne and James and Mary Snipes, all of Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at East Ridge Church of Christ with Minister Charles Cochran officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be William F. Snipes, Jerry McBride, Wayne Peters, Ron Rothwell, James Rothwell and James Snipes.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Ridge Church of Christ, 951 McBrien Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.
Helen Pollard
Helen Pollard, 84, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local healthcare facility.
Helen was a member of the Methodist Church. Helen was a Department Manager with Miller Brothers from 1969 to 1973 and then was with the Jewelry Department of Sears from 1974 to 2004.
She was the daughter of the late James C. and Josephine Richardson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leslie "Joe" Pollard Jr. and two brothers, Bobby and Ray Richardson.
Survivors include her son, Ronald Gary (Dianne) Pollard Sr., of Hixson; sisters, Eunice (Judson) Condra, of Chattanooga and Betty (Clifford) Layne, of Jasper; one grandson, Ronald Gary "Chip" Pollard Jr.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Harold Buck officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 2-3 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Dale Rasor
Dale B. Rasor passed away in his sleep at his residence Tuesday March 18, 2008.
Born on May 5, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Emerson and Alma Petry Rasor. He grew up in Piqua, Ohio and graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1952. He married Mary Alice Willcox on Jan. 24, 1953, who was the daughter of Leroy and Lova Davis Willcox formally of Piqua, Ohio. He pursued his life's work in Aviation at Dayton, Ohio until moving to Knoxville where he ran the Avionics Dept. at Stevens Aviation. He moved to Chattanooga and was cofounder and partner in Star Avionics at Lovell Field until his death.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Rasor, Chattanooga; three daughters, Deborah A. Torode and her husband, Michael, Pasadena, Calif., Cynthia L. Furst and husband, Dennis Rowan, Windsor, Calif. and Barbara J. Rasor, Aiken, S.C.; two sons, Steven D. Rasor, Chattanooga and David E. Rasor, El Paso, Texas; one granddaughter, Maddie Gordon, daughter of Barbara, Santa Barbara, Calif.; two grandsons, Michael Torode and Mathew Torode, both of Pasadena, Calif.
The family has requested cremation.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 519 E. Fourth St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at mem.com.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Jonathan Robinson
Jonathan Dewayne Robinson, 52, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at his residence in Baltimore, Md.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Thomas Russell
Thomas "Tommy" E. Russell, 74, of East Ridge, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008.
Funeral services will be today at 11:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Ministers John Cupp and George Cupp officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Jonathan Smith
Jonathan F. Smith, of Harrison, passed away recently.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Harvey Spurgeon
Harvey Albert Spurgeon, 98, of Harrison, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local health care facility.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
Jo Anne Stewart
Jo Anne Skillern Stewart, 54, of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in a local health care facility.
A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, she was a member of the J.C's, had worked as a nursing manager at several local hospital's, and worked as a dental assistant with Dr. Alan Stein, DDS. Ms. Stewart was of the Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mabel Skillern; brother, Jackie Shipley; and sister, Jimmie Carol Kyle.
Survivors include her son, Harold Vaughn, of Ringgold; sister, Joyce Mere, San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law, Inga Shipley, of Chattanooga; nieces and nephews also survive.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
William Totherow Sr.
William C. "Bill" Totherow Sr., 81, of Sale Creek, formerly of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1926, in DeKalb County, Ala. Bill accepted Christ in 1945 in the South Pacific while serving in the Navy during World War II. He proudly celebrated his 63rd spiritual birthday this past Monday. He was a member of Covenant Baptist Church where he was the head usher and served on several committees. After the war he was a graduate of Edmondson Business College, former employee with DuPont Corp. and owned and operated several businesses including A-1 Portable Buildings for the past 26 years.
He was a great family man who loved his wife and family more than anything and enjoyed taking everyone out to eat.
Bill was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Totherow; son, Aaron Totherow; parents, Martin and Hattie Totherow; siblings, Hugh, Herb, Chester, Jessie, Ola, Lloyd, Paul David.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Totherow; children, June (Von) Franklin, Donna (Bob) Banks, Bill Hindmon, William Calvin (Felicia) Totherow Jr., Joe (Lisa) Totherow and Jon (April) Totherow; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, James and Charles Totherow; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Graybeal; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Covenant Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Marcus Clagg, Rev. Paul Stuart and Rev. Joseph Totherow officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church.
Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Virginia Waddell
Virginia "Virgie" Waddell, 92, resident of Birchwood, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at the family residence.
Survivors: Billie Brooks, Bobbie Holder, Hackie Grisham , Dora Couch, Heman Waddell, Jody Cochran, Jesse Waddell, Carl Waddell, Nell McWilliams.
The family will receive friends will be 2 p.m. today at Jim Rush Funeral Homes, North Ocoee Chapel.
TENNESSEE
Bobby Atterton
WHITWELL -- Bobby Lee Atterton died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Survived by brother, Larry Wayne Atterton, Dallas, Texas; children, Larry, Theresa and Richard Atterton, Texas, Rickey (Judy) Arterton and Debra Reed, of Whitwell; Robin London, Hixson.
Memorial service to be announced.
Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Highway 28, Whitwell.
Louise Eads
CLEVELAND -- Louise Eads, 69, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at her home.
She was a charter member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School Class of 1956. She was a retired registered nurse.
Mrs. Eads was the daughter of the late Lester Pulliam and Georgia Kelly Pulliam and was also preceded in death by her infant sister, Anna Marie Pulliam; and her brother, Ronald Lester Pulliam.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Raymond Eads, of Cleveland; son, Michael Eads, of Redondo Beach, Calif.; brother and spouse, Ralph O. and Wanda Pulliam, of Ten Mile; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mildred and J.T. Williams, John F. and Faye Eads, all of Cleveland, C. Lloyd and Rosalie Eads, of Fayetteville and Iva Lee Eads, of Cleveland; five nieces, Katie Pulliam, Patty Ingram, Rhonda Griffin, Kelly Pulliam and Lacie Pulliam; two nephews, Randy Pulliam and Keith Brock; several great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at Clingan Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor Ricky Vaughn, Keith Brock and Pastor Lela Sledge officiating.
Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Josh Brock, Jake Brock, Dustin Pulliam, Ronnie Pulliam, Kenny Griffin, Brad Jordan and Randy Pulliam serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at Clingan Ridge Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons, P.O. Box 286, Charleston, TN 37310-0286; American Bible Society, attention Donor Relations, 1865 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10023; or the Brenda Davis Cancer Fund, c/o Dr. Sylvia Krueger, 353 Worth St. NW, Cleveland, TN 37311.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Eads family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.
Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald Endicott
DUNLAP -- Donald R. Endicott, 47, died Tuesday night, March 18, 2008.
He was of the Pentecostal faith; served in the U.S. Navy and was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Grace Hubbard and paternal grandparents, Luther and Susie Endicott.
He is survived by his parents, James and Lois Endicott; sister, Rhia (Clint) Huth; brother, Ken (Bobbyetta) Endicott; step-daughters, Courtney Lucas and Erin Iles, both of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; three grandchildren and one special granddaughter, Carli Pinion; several nieces and nephews.
Family requests donations be made to Gideons International.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Clayton Privett officiating.
Burial will be in Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens.
Condolences can be made at reedfamilyfh.com.
Family will receive friends Friday from 2-8 p.m. CDT.
Arrangements are by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.
Jeanette Goldston
CLEVELAND -- Jeanette Anderson Goldston, 89, passed Monday, March 17, 2008, in a local Cleveland hospital.
Born in Dalton, Ga., Jeanette spent most of her life raised and educated in Bradley County. She attended College Hill School and centered all her love and energy on God, her husband of 70 years and family.
She attended Southside Church of God of Prophecy in Etowah, Tenn., until her health began to fail. She enjoyed cooking and gardening, and loved to play the French harp and guitar. She loved her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln Claude Goldston; parents, Gideon and Lessie Anderson; sisters, Lula Mae Westfield, Melissa, Frances, Mary Ruth Anderson, and Lesele Shopshire; step-brother, Lucien 'Andy' Anderson; and sons, Daniel and David Goldston.
Loving memories of her will be cherished by her family, seven daughters, Mae Frances (Bishop Joe) Bradford, Elizabeth Smith, Annette Goldston and Tim Lowe, Louise Williams, Sandra Goldston, Lessie Bell and Antonio Burnette, all of Cleveland, and Diane (Roosevelt) Ellis, of Palcious, Texas. Five sons, Benny Goldston, Claude (Jewel) Goldston, of Georgetown, Tn., Willis (Janet) Goldston, of Meigs, County, Marshall and Angelo Goldston, both of Cleveland; 39 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, David, Gideon and Denver Anderson, all of Cleveland, and Emanuel Anderson, of Toledo, Ohio. Four sisters, Hazel Ramsey, Willie Jean Johnson, Mattie Jean Roberts, all of Cleveland, and Evelyn King, of Chattanooga. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 21, at 1 p.m. at Wildwood Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland, with the Rev. Roosevelt Ellis officiating.
Internment will follow at Fort Hill Cemetery.
Words of comfort may be submitted at www.mddotsonandsons.com.
The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Jerry O'Neal
CLEVELAND -- Jerry "Duke" O'Neal, 62, formerly of Dalton, Ga., passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton.
Frank Porter
DAYTON -- Ruben Franklin "Frank" Porter, 78, of Bradenton, Fla., and Dayton, Tenn, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Sarasota Memorial Medical Center in Sarasota, Fla.
Frank was born in Rhea County, Tenn., on July 16, 1929, the son of the late Rev. John A. and Dicey Walker Porter and was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Arnold Porter.
Frank was a 1947 graduate of Spring City High School and was a long time resident of Battle Creek, Mich., where he retired after 34 years with the Post Cereal as shift operations foreman. He was also an accomplished woodworker. Frank had lived in Dayton, since 1989 and had wintered in Bradenton, since 1984. While in Bradenton, Frank attended Bayshore Baptist Church and while in Dayton he attended Wolf Creek Baptist Church where his father was the former pastor.
Frank is survived by his wife, Marilyn Renner Porter; two sons, James Porter, of Battle Creek, Mich., and John Porter, of Huntsville, Ala.; two granddaughters, two great-grandsons; two step-sons, Bradley Stiles and Dale Stiles both of Bradenton, three stepgrandchildren and one stepgreat-granddaughter; one brother, Arnold Porter, of Nashville; and two sisters, Carrie Roy and Eva Porter, both of Sweetwater, Tenn. He is also survived by two special nephews, Tom McGovern and Don McGovern, both of Bradenton.
Funeral services for Frank will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul D. Forgey officiating.
Burial will be in Rhea Memory Gardens, Dayton, followed with a white dove release.
Please share your memories on Frank's online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.
The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, where they will receive friends Friday from 5 until 7 p.m.
Jamie Turner
SOUTH PITTSBURG -- Jamie Dawson Turner, 28, died Monday, March 17, 2008, in a Chattanooga hospital following a brief, but very courageous battle with cancer.
The daughter of the late Frieda Moore Dawson, she was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and a graduate of North Jackson High School. She was also preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe D. Moore.
She is survived by her husband, Marlin Turner, of South Pittsburg; children, Caitlin and Quentin Dawson, Paige, Trey and Tresda Turner; brothers, Chris Dawson, Brandon Summers and Cody Dawson; father, James (Linda) Dawson; grandmothers, Addie Lee Moore and Gwen Dawson; grandfather, William Dawson; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home today, March 20, 2008, at 2 p.m. CDT with her uncle, the Rev. Joe Moore officiating.
Interment will be in Cumberland View Cemetery in Kimball.
Arrangements are by Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.
Charles Walraven
JASPER -- Charles K. Walraven, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
A graduate of Sequatchie County High School he had worked as a truck driver. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. He also sang with the Gospel Believers and Gateway Gospel for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by two wives, Joyce Carr Walraven and Lydia Diane Walraven; parents, Maxwell and Frona Hickey Walraven; and siblings, William Walraven and Audrey Chancey.
He is survived by his son, Kenneth (Peggy) Walraven, Whitwell; siblings, Gordon Walraven, Mill Springs, N.C., Lloyd Walraven, Cleveland, Tenn., Gaylen Walraven, and Annette Hollingsworth, Dunlap, Tenn.; grandchildren, Cassandra Kintner, Jackie and Brittany Walraven; and great-grandchildren, Jacob and Megan Kintner.
Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel, Saturday, March 22, 2008, at 1 p.m. CDT with Brother Johnny Talley officiating.
Interment will follow in Condra Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 9 p.m. CDT today and from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. CDT Friday, March 21, 2008.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home Jasper, Tenn.
GEORGIA
Dovie Boyd
MENLO -- Dovie Ruth Cavin Boyd, 93, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Survivors include children, Patty Lou Barnes, Mary Broyles, Jerry Boyd, Gordon Boyd, Ronnie Boyd; brother, Joe Cavin; sisters, Mary Cavin, Betty Mountain; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral is 4 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. today.
Karen Buckner
FLINTSTONE -- Karen Buckner, 44, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Thomas Gaddis
ROSSVILLE -- Thomas Gaddis, 70 passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at a local hospital.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Walter Gamble Sr.
RISING FAWN -- Walter Loyd Gamble Sr., 81, departed this life Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
He was born in Hollywood, Ala., to the late Ollie Aubrey Gamble and Nannie Lou Loyd McGee. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and later retired as a horse trainer.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Daisy Gamble, of Rising Fawn; children and their spouses, Cindy and Danny Stancil, of Chattanooga, Wendy and Gary Roach, of Fort Oglethorpe, Walter Gamble Jr., of Rising Fawn; sisters, Aubrey McCurdy, Merle Salmon, both of Chattanooga, Hattie "Pat" Bates, of Ringgold, Ga.; grandchildren, Aaron, Jessica and Ruth Gamble, Daniel and Tanner Stancil, Adrienne Lawson; special niece, Debbie Youngblood; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Youngblood and the Rev. John Teague officiating.
Family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today and prior to the service Friday.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Robert Hicks
LaFAYETTE -- Robert Lee Hicks, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Melvin Holloway Jr.
ROSSVILLE -- Melvin A. Holloway Jr., 66, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Friday at noon in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Steve Brandon officiating.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Linda Jackson
LaFAYETTE -- Linda Fay Williams Jackson, 55, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
She was born to the late Johnny David and Bonnie Carter Williams in LaFayette. Linda was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church and a former employee of Cedar Creek Farms.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Peggy Broadrick and Karen Christian; brothers, Gerald and Terry Williams.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Jackson; daughter, Karen Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Michelle Smith, all of LaFayette; sisters, Carolyn Reynolds, of LaFayette, and Janice Morris, of Hixson; brothers, Donnie and David Williams, of LaFayette; four grandchildren, Samantha and Austin Lee, Brittany Wallin and Gage Smith.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008 in the funeral home chapel with Pastors George Parker and Wayne Loveless officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Family will receive friends today from 1-9 p.m. and Friday prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wilson Funeral Home.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.
Leon Lawrence
DALTON -- Leon J. Lawrence, 60, passed away Tuesay, March 18, 2008.
He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton.
William Matthews
LaFAYETTE -- William "Bill" Matthews, 93, died Wednesday March 19, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Matthews; grandson, Jason Holder; brothers, Mayers, Murl, Mayborne and James Matthews.
The family extends special love and thanks to those that helped so much, Doris Hightower, Sonny Barfield and Countryside Hospice.
Also special visitors were appreciated, Charles Wardlaw, Benton Fletcher, Cecil Bryant, Guy Bruce Jr., Kim Keith, Joan Butler, Rose and Henrietta Loughridge.
Mr. Matthews worked 30 years with the State Highway Department of Georgia.
He was born and raised at his Pigeon Mountain Home since 1914. He loved to tell of his mental record of the community called Estelle. He watched the coal mining Community develop and disappear. He told of the end of open range laws and saw the last hanging on the LaFayette Square. He served in WWII with the 85th Division with the long guns. He always considered himself just a farmer but he contributed to scholarships and other endeavors to help people in need.
He is survived by his daughter, Sue Holder and son-in-law, Johnny Holder; grandchildren, Travis and Ruby Byers, Powder Springs, Tisha and Mike Lowe, Cartersville, Johnny Holder Jr. Sandy and Gerry Oliver, Huntsville; great-grandchildren, Will Scott, Sidney and Saxton Swantic, Sophia Lowe; special nieces and nephews are Joyce and J.C. Abercrombie, Ryan Matthews, Jenny Morgan, Linda Wiggins and Judson Matthews.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday from the Wallis Memorial Chapel. Service conducted by Dr. Warren Moorhead, Dr. Todd Gaddis, the Rev. C.F. Strickland.
Pallbearers are Leon Lewis, Dave Gilbert, Henry Gilbert, Charles Wardlaw, Sonny Barfield, Guy Bruce Jr.
Interment in LaFayette 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.
David Schultz
ROSSVILLE -- David R. Schultz, 47, departed this life Sunday, March 16, 2008.
He was born in Chicago, Ill., to the late James Eugene and Alice Benjamin Schultz.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, James and Kathleen Schultz of Chicago; aunt, Betty Williams, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, in the funeral home chapel.
Family will receive friends after 3 p.m. today.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Janette Secrest
RINGGOLD -- Janette Marie Secrest, 48, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2008, at a local hospital.
She was previously employed as an accountant for Republic Parking. Janette was a graduate of UTC, an accomplished musician and composer, and a certified music therapist who used her talents in cooperation with Hospice of Chattanooga. She attended Unity of Chattanooga Church.
She is survived by her fiancé, Greg Hunt; parents, John and Linda Dickey; and brothers, Kevin and Steve Dickey.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
A Memorial service will be held at Unity of Chattanooga, 604 Black St. this Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Werth officiating.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Etta Stiles
TRION -- Etta Samantha Stiles, 88, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008.
Funeral services today, March 20, 2008 at 1 p.m. from The Church of God Northside.
Mrs. Stiles will also lie in state from noon to the hour of service at the church today.
Arrangements are by Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.
Juanita Turner
ROSSVILLE -- Juanita A. Turner, 82, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008, at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Joe Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Lynda Vaughn
ROSSVILLE -- Lynda Susan Vaughn, 55, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local health care facility.
A native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas, she was a member of English Avenue Baptist Church, was an avid Bowler at Holiday Bowl and Fort Lanes, and was employed by Subway for several years.
Lynda was preceded in death by husband, David Eugene Vaughn in February 2008; and her parents, J.W. and Betty Ruth Cole.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Billie and Jordan Ellis; daughter, Angela Vaughn, all of Rossville; brother, Roger Cole, Ringgold; sisters-in-law, Brenda Sue Warner, of Rossville and Barbara Ann Stevens, Valley Head, Ala.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Schubert officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share your thoughts and memories.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Eugene White
LaFAYETTE -- Eugene "Gene" White, 70, died Tuesday March 18, 2008.
Preceded by parents, Roy and Jessie Clements White; sisters, Sylvia Oxford, Maxine Franklin, Raymond White and Hollis White.
Survivors: wife, Faye White; daughters, Brenda Kay Roy, Angela White; sons, Garry White, Barry White; sisters, Odella Kinsey, Diane Gazaway; brother, Thomas "Clarence" White; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral today at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Ricky Clark and the Rev. Mike McRae at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Interment in White Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Sonny Davis, Larry Lee, Shane Lee, Stephen Kinsey, Dusty Cordell, Kevin Godfrey.
Honorary pallbearers are Shane Sparks and Tony Sparks.
Wanda Whitten
RINGGOLD -- Wanda McClure Whitten died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold B. and Elizabeth McClure.
Survivors include her brother, Harold (Pat) McClure, Ooltewah; sisters, Cathy McClure, Ringgold, Elaine (Sam) Touton, Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel with the Rev. Sammy Simmons officiating.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Building Fund, 66 Westbrook Road, Ringgold, GA 30736.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
ALABAMA
Aileen Stewart
SYLVANIA -- Aileen Stewart, 99, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by husband, Daniel Frank Stewart; two sons, Clark Stewart and Donald Stewart; one granddaughter, Tersesa Smith Chapman.
Survivors include daughter, Tena Stewart Smith, of Chickamauga, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Randy Stewart, Danny Stewart, Alan Stewart, Deborah Davis, Michael Smith, David Smith and Kevin Stewart; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. CDT Friday March 21, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Orien Ledford officiating.
Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery.
Visitation today from noon-8 p.m. CDT and Friday 8 a.m. CDT until time of service at Rainsville Funeral Home.
OTHER AREAS
Goldie Andersen
PASCO, Wash. -- Goldie Yvonne Andersen died Sunday afternoon, March 16, 2008. She had been battling Alzheimer's for five years.
She was born April 21, 1940 in Chetopa, Kan. to Carlos and Evelyn McCullough. While growing up in Kansas she enjoyed playing on family farms with her many cousins.
During elementary school she moved to the Tri-Cities area and later attended Chief Joseph Middle School. She then moved to Finley where she married Lavern Stearns and had her first son, Wade. During her stay in the Tri-Cities area she worked various jobs including a local favorite, Zip's burgers as a teenager. Later while working at WOOPS she met and married James Andersen.
He preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 2008.
Vonnie moved to New Orleans in 1983 and then to Chattanooga, where she and Jim raised their son Dax. Vonnie was a weekly bingo player most of her life. She was an animal lover and donated to numerous animal charities, she tap danced, volunteered and traveled often with Jim.
She is survived by two sons, Wade and Dax; two granddaughters, Afton and Ashlee; as well as aunts and cousins in Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Einan's Funeral Home.
Express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.einansfuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday March 22, at Einan's, Richland, Wash.
Ricky Powell
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Ricky D. Powell, 50, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008.
He was born in Chattanooga, June 25, 1957.
Survivors include his mother, Irene Callaway Powell; and sister, Sharon Mading.
Ricky was predeceased by his father, Donald Leroy Powell.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Boyd's Funeral Home, Pembroke Pines, Fla.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Hollywood Memorial Gardens North.
