HAMILTON COUNTY
Charles Bell
Charles Bell departed this life Sunday, March 16, 2008, at a local hospital.
He was born on June 11, 1952.
He has six surviving siblings: James, Paul, Samuel Jr. and Terry, Carrie Mae Bell and Joann Bell (Curtis) Hester, all of Chattanooga, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 22, 2008, at 2 p.m. Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel with Ernest Jefferson officiating.
Interment will be in Highland Memorial Garden.
Wake will be from 6 to 7 p.m today at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel in the Chapel.
Marie Clay
Marie Belle Salmon Clay, 79, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008.
She was born to the late Rev. Eugene and Mary Belle Salmon in Dalton, Ga., on April 17, 1928.
She was a longtime member of Pierce Avenue Baptist Church and later joined Second Baptist Church.
She was retired from North Park Hospital.
Survivors include brothers, Claude Sr. (Lila) Salmon and Clifford (Geri) Bason, of Chattanooga; sister, Lela (Edward) Hicks, of Albany, Ga.; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will at noon Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Second Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul McDaniel officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mission and Benevolent Fund of Second Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Illyana Cox
Illyana Jean Hawkins Cox, 61, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in a local health care facility.
She was formerly employed by Memorial Hospital and was a member of Hurst United Methodist Church.
Survivors: sons, Thomas Cook of Talladega, Ala., and Arieas Cox of Chattanooga; four grandchildren; mother, Clester Hawkins; sister, Anna Hawkins, both of Chattanooga; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hurst United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandra Johnson officiating.
Burial: Shepherd Community Cemetery.
The body will lie in state today after noon at Taylor Funeral Home.
Carrie Daugherty
Carrie Amanda Daugherty, 24, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Carrie was born in Chattanooga on May 8, 1983. She attended preschool at St. Peters Episcopal Church, then attended St. Jude Catholic School and was a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame High School where she was voted most spirited, involved in campus ministries and student council. Carrie attended Spring Hill College and was currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Carrie was a cheerleader and was the first Homecoming Queen of the Millennium. She loved working at Barleys with her friends. Carrie was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church where she was very active with the youth serving as Diocesan on the Youth Ministry Advisor Council. She was training for a marathon to help raise money to fight childhood cancer.
Carrie was preceded in death by her niece, Emily Ransom, and a grandfather, Harry Daugherty.
Our lives are better left to chance, I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance.
She is survived by her parents, Carol and Steve Daugherty; siblings, Wendy (Jonathon) Ransom, Will, Patrick, Tim and Scott (Angel) Daugherty, Shannon (Rob) Boyd and Steve Daugherty Jr.; grandparents, Jim and Helen Rogers and O.T. Daugherty; nieces and nephews, Jon Pat, Max, Chloe, Jack, Annie and Mia; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Mass of Celebration will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Mike Nolan officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. with a prayer service at 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emily's Power for a Cure, 1119 Fieldstone Drive, Hixson, TN 37343.
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Arrangements are 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.
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 guest book at www.lane-coulterchapel.com.
Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today 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.
Graveside service is at 2 p.m. today in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Billy Church officiating.
The body will lie in state today after 9:30 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Grace Hewell
Grace L. Hewell, of Chattanooga, departed this life peacefully Friday, March 7, 2008, at Providence Hospital in Washington D.C. after a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
Cedrick Hubbard
Cedrick Lyneal Hubbard, 32, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Dupont St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Arrangements entrusted to Hickson Funeral Home Inc., 3308 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916, (239) 334-6440.
Joyce Ivey
Joyce Ann Ivey, 70, of Ooltewah, departed this life Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at her residence.
She was born in Chattanooga to the late Ernest and Ruby Lillian Baugh Johnson, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Harley Ivey.
Joyce was a member of Rossville Baptist Tabernacle.
Survivors include her children, Richard Lee Chambers, of Ooltewah, Elizabeth Renee Jones, of Rossville, Michelle Carver, of Ooltewah, Tim Ivey, Tony Ivey, both of Tiftonia, and Wayne Ivey, of Colorado; brother, Jerry Johnson, of Ringgold; sisters, Myra Rosser and Sharon Cook, both of East Ridge, JoAnn Knox, of Ringgold; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. today, March 21, 2008, in the chapel with the Rev. David Thompson officiating.
Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time today.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alexian Brothers PACE, 425 Cumberland St., Suite 110, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Elizabeth Jefferies
Elizabeth Jefferies 79, passed on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at a local hospital.
Arrangements pending.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors. 1724 McCallie Ave.
Rita Jezewski
Rita M. Jezewski, 84, of East Brainerd, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Manel Perez officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Jack Lee Jr.
John Pearson Lee Jr., 90, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in a local hospital.
Mr. Lee was born Sept. 28, 1917, son of the late John P. Lee Sr. and Lucia A. Hudson Lee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. During the military, he attended CIC in Maryland and spent most of his service at Martin & Lockheed. He retired from the city of Chattanooga as an accountant and was a member of Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen Marie Conner Lee, of Collegedale; nephew, John H. Lee, of Dallas, Ga.; and niece, Vickie Miller, of Winston Salem, N.C.
Memorial services will be heldat 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The family will receive friends from 4:45-5:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Private graveside services will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Frank Lynde
Francis Hildebrand "Frank" Lynde, 90, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
He was born July 19, 1917, in Chattanooga, and lived for many years in Alexandria, Va., before moving to the family home "Wideview" on the side of Lookout Mountain in 1982. He served in the Army in Australia during World War II, Frank was active in Civitan and the American Legion for over 50 years.
Mr. Lynde was preceded in death by his parents, Charles C. and Lydia Hildebrand Lynde, and his brother, Charles C. Lynde.
He is survived by many relatives and friends, including cousins John L. (Norma) Anderson and Dorothea Anderson Antman, both of Chattanooga, Mary (David) Albin, of Cumming, Ga., and Martha Pool, of Crawfordsville, Ind.
In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Civitan International Foundation, Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church or Bethel Bible Village.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church, 1607 W. 43rd St., Chattanooga. The family will receive friends there from 10 until 11 a.m.
A reception at Wideview will follow the service.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home, 4000 Tennessee Ave.
Tijuana Mason
Tijuana Sims "Cookie" Mason died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
She was born Sept. 17, 1960, in Chattanooga to the late Parson Sims Jr. and the late Dorothy L. Sims. She was a graduate of Riverside High School class of 1978 and Tennessee State University class of 1983. She was member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. She was a devoted teacher at Bess T. Shepherd Elementary School where she served 23 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Anthony Mason; daughter, Tiara Taylor; brother, Gary "Pepper"; sisters, Cheryl "Peaches," Tanya "Cupcake" and Vicki "Candy"; uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 22, at 1 p.m. Olivet Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Adams officiating.
Interment Forrest Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, March 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. at McCallie Avenue chapel of Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors.
Dolores McAllum
Dolores McAllum passed on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. today March 21, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Franklin-Strickland Funeral Home.
Abby NeSmith
Abby Leighanne NeSmith, infant daughter of Lee and Leslie NeSmith, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
She also is survived by her maternal grandparents, Jan and Joey Poole; paternal grandmother, Beverly Kreps; paternal grandfather, Phillip NeSmith; aunts, Ashley Poole and Natosha Beard; uncles, Clay Glisson and Lucas NeSmith; maternal great-grandmother, Hazel Dean; maternal great-grandmother, Wanda Mann; and maternal great-grandparents, Sarah and Bill Mann.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Chattanooga Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Randolph officiating.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel.
Harvey Spurgeon
Harvey Albert Spurgeon, 98, of Harrison died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local health care center.
A longtime resident of the Chattanooga area, Mr. Spurgeon was retired from Southern Railroad after 44 years of service. He was a member of Highland Park Masonic Lodge 734 F&AM where he had formerly served as Worshipful Master and a member of Evangeline OES #48.
He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Surgeon was preceded in death by his first wife, Elnora Spurgeon; his second wife, Minnie Tatum Spurgeon; son, Harvey A. Spurgeon Jr.; daughter-in-law, Marcella Spurgeon; and grandson, Billy Spurgeon.
Survivors are his son, William Leon Spurgeon, of Harrison; two grandchildren, Dewayne (Darla) Spurgeon, of Harrison, and Richard (Stacy) Spurgeon, of Ooltewah; five great-grandchildren, Alan, Matt, Jake, Noah and Summer; brothers, W.D. Spurgeon, of Pinson, Ala., and Roy Spurgeon; and sister, Colleen Ellis, all of Grant, Ala.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ronnie Dotson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Grove Baptist Church, 9525 Birchwood Pike, Harrison, TN 37341.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Jessie Starnes
Jessie Anna Starnes, age 9, of Ooltewah, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road where the family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m.
Gordon Swanstrom
Gordon Norman Swanstrom, 80, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at a local hospital.
Mr. Swanstrom was born to Norman and Ruth Swanstrom in Rockford, Ill., a World War II Navy veteran, and was retired from Atec Inc., where he served as the president of the company. After his retirement he owned a small business for many years.
He is survived by his children, Steve Swanstrom, Beth Alexander and Brian Swanstrom, and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Romana Swanstrom, and son, Tom Swanstrom.
Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday with visitation from 3 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 95.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Please share your thoughts at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road.
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 Co. 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; and siblings, Hugh, Herb, Chester, Jessie, Ola, Lloyd and 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; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Covenant Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Marcus Clagg, the Rev. Paul Stuart and the Rev. Joseph Totherow officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the church.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Willie Watson
Willie Henry Watson Jr. died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at a local hospital.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
TENNESSEE
Dr. Charles Conn
CLEVELAND -- Dr. Charles W. Conn, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in a Chattanooga hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Westmore Church of God in Cleveland.
Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation with the family will be today, March 21, from 4 until 7 p.m., at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home in Cleveland.
For those friends who prefer nonfloral memorial expressions, the family encourages gifts to the Charles W. Conn Memorial Scholarship Fund at Lee University, Cleveland, TN 37311.
Dr. Conn was born in Atlanta, on Jan. 20, 1920, the son of the late Albert Cason Conn and Belle Brimer Conn of Atlanta. He was married for 57 years to the late Edna Minor Conn, until her death in 1997. They had 12 children, including two daughters who preceded them in death, Sarah Wesson and Melody Conn.
He is survived by seven sons and three daughters, Philip Conn, of Lexington, Ky.; Stephen Conn, of Loveland, Ohio; Paul Conn, of Cleveland; Raymond Conn, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mark Conn, of Dalton, Ga.; Bruce Conn, of Rome, Ga.; Jeff Conn, of Nashville; Sharon Hays, of Mason, Ohio; Camilla Warren, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Cathy Robbins, of Cumming, Ga. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Dr. Conn also is survived by one brother, Franklin Conn, and three sisters, Faye Conn, Artie Thomas and Joyce Askea, all from Atlanta.
Dr. Conn was President Emeritus of Lee University, after serving 12 years (1970-82) of Lee College. He was an ordained minister in the Church of God, which denomination he served as pastor, teacher, editor, administrator and educator since entering the clergy in 1940. He was General Overseer of the Church of God for four years (1966-70) and editor-in-chief of Pathway Press for 10 years (1952-62).
Dr. Conn attended Lee College (then Bible Training School in Sevierville, Tenn.) where he met and married his wife Edna Minor, from Decatur, Ala., in 1940. Both felt a calling to full-time Christian ministry, and after their marriage they worked in numerous states in evangelism and youth ministry. In 1942, they moved to Missouri, serving for six years as pastor of churches in St. Joseph and Leadwood.
He was author of 23 books, including "Like A Mighty Army," the official history of the Church of God which was published in 1956 and has been revised and reissued three times since its initial release. A gifted writer from an early age, he first gained widespread attention within the denomination for his writing. He moved to Cleveland, in 1948 to become editor of "The Lighted Pathway", a youth-oriented publication, and four years later became editor of the "Evangel", which was at that time a weekly magazine serving as the "official organ" of the Church of God. During his period as editor, he wrote many insightful and memorable editorials and columns, and developed a reputation throughout the denomination for his balanced and progressive leadership.
He was elected to serve on the church's highest administrative body, the Executive Committee, in 1962, when he began a four-year term as Assistant General Overseer. In 1966, the church tapped him for its top executive position. During the four-year tenure as General Overseer which followed, he supervised the amalagamation into the denomination of the Bethel Church of Indonesia, which today accounts for 2.5 million members. He also directed the construction of a new headquarters building for the international church, moving its offices to the site at Keith and 25th Streets in Cleveland which it occupies today.
Conn's 12-year presidency of Lee College was at that time the longest in the institution's history. During the years of his leadership, the school set new enrollment records, built a married students apartment complex (Carroll Courts) and an auditorium, which was named the Charles W. Conn Center by the college board of directors in 1978, and made huge strides toward a broad range of academic and civic goals.
A Cleveland resident for 60 years, Dr. Conn was a member of Westmore Church of God. He is a former member of Cleveland Rotary Club.
After his retirement from full-time ministerial appointment in 1984, Conn was named President Emeritus by the Lee University Board of Directors. He has also served throughout his later years as official historian for the Church of God.
Sharon Harris
ETOWAH -- Sharon Henley Harris, 59, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Woods Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services are at 7:30 p.m. today in the chapel.
Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sullins Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Lena Levan
COALMONT -- Lena Mae Levan, 79, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. CDT today in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn.
Jerry O'Neal Sr.
CLEVELAND -- Jerry Donald "Duke" O'Neal Sr., formerly of Dalton, Ga., and Murray County, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Willis Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Phillip Stanfill
DAYTON -- Charles Phillip Stanfill, 64, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Rhea County Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Buttram Cemetery.
There will be a two hour visitation prior to the service.
Arrangements are by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton.
Sharen Wade
DECATUR -- Sharen M. McKenzie Wade, 58, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in Skyridge Medical Center.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bowers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Lewis officiating.
Interment will be in McKenzie Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur, (423) 334-3661
GEORGIA
Donald Barnes
RINGGOLD -- Donald Melby Barnes, 78, departed this life Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
He was born in Adams County, Ohio to the late Jullian and Emma Evans Barnes, and was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda Barnes.
He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda McGovern, of Springfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Don Miller, Dana Weldy and Paula Alexander; sister, Bertha Haslam, of Peoples, Ohio; significant other, Joyce Graham; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008, in the chapel with the Rev. Vince Dean officiating.
Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jerry Batchler
TRENTON -- Jerry Roger Batchler, 68, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008.
He was a native of Haleyville, Ala., was a former resident of Carrollton, Ga., he served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Trenton First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sircay and Ada Lucille Batchler.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Shirley Gray Batchler; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Michael Spurr; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Patrice Batchler; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Travis Posey; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Pat Batchler; grandchildren, Presley Batchler, Ryan and Alyssa Spurr; nephews, Allen and Tommy Posey; and nieces, Darlene and Alesha Batchler.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Eddie Cantrell officiating.
Visitation noon-2 p.m. Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, The Multiple Melanoma Division or Trenton First Baptist Church building fund.
Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
Karen Buckner
FLINTSTONE -- Karen Jean Buckner, 43, passed away in her sleep at her residence Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Born Sept. 12, 1964, in Chattanooga, Karen attended Chattanooga Valley Elementary before moving to West Tennessee in 1973. There she attended schools in Germantown and Jackson Tenn., graduating High School at Jackson Central-Merry. Karen was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville.
Karen was both student and teacher. She was a lifetime learner, attending Northwest Technical College since her move back to Walker County in 2000. She was also an instructor at Northwestern Tech, well loved by students in math and English for her vision of their potential and the inspiration she provided.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Margie Buckner, Edward H Verzyl, Betty Verzyl.
Survivors include parents, Pat and Jim Buckner, of Flintstone, and brothers, Ken (Pat) Buckner, of Maryville, Tenn., and Keith (Michelle) Buckner, of Flintstone. She also is survived by nieces Erica, Paige, Kristen and Hope Buckner, and nephew, Brett Buckner. She has one living grandparent, W. Howard Buckner, of Flintstone.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene Building Fund at 2853 Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone, GA 30725.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 22, 2008, at 4 p.m. at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Cemetery near her home. Service conducted by Jon Bemis, Pastor, Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene, and her uncle, David Verzyl, pastor of Albertville, Ala., Church of the Nazarene.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 4 to 8 pm. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Tommy Gaddis
ROSSVILLE -- Tommy L. Gaddis, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Rossville areas where he was a member of St. Elmo Church of Christ. Mr. Gaddis was a radio operator for the U.S. Air Force and was a retired machinist with Chattanooga Plating.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Gaddis.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Ron Burgess, of Ringgold; granddaughter, Dana Burgess, of Ringgold; brother, Gene Gaddis, of East Ridge; and several other children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 4 to 8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Nina Hamilton
RINGGOLD -- Nina Elizabeth "Pitty Pat" Hamilton died Thursday, March 20, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and North Georgia. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by a loving husband of 52 years, C. J. "Hamp" Hamilton Jr., and a sister, Timsey Mullinax.
Mrs. Hamilton enjoyed a lifelong passion for creating quilts that she freely gave away. Anyone that has received a quilt are encouraged to bring it to her visitation.
Survivors are sons, Buzzy Hamilton, of Ringgold, and Gary Hamilton, of Chattanooa; daughter, Margaret Hamilton, of Rossville; brother, George Clouse, of Orlando, Fla.; sister, Esther Cunningham, of Franklin, North Carolina; grandchildren, Erick Stiles, Joan Roach, Clair Alexander, Erin and Isaac Hamilton; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Sutherland officiating.
Interment will be in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens, Rome, Ga.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Robert Hicks
LaFAYETTE -- Robert Lee Hicks, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
A native and lifelong resident of North Georgia, he was a self-employed carpenter and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Hicks served his country in the U.S. Navy.
She was preceded in death by his son, Wally Phillip Hicks, and grandson, Ronnie Lynn Moore Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Leota Cross Hicks; children, Wanda Althea Williams, of Rocky Face, Ga., Stanley Rayfield Hicks, of Ringgold, Lizzie Robette "Robin" Hicks, of Trenton, Ga., Trina Denise Moore, of Ringgold, and Troy Gardner Hicks, of Ringgold; brothers, Carlton E. and Bobby Gene Hicks, both of Ringgold; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Hicks Family Cemetery in Ringgold.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends today from noon until 8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Melvin Holloway Jr.
ROSSVILLE -- Melvin A. Holloway Jr., 66, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held today 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.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Willis Kingsley
FLINTSTONE -- Willis Glenn Kingsley, 68, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway, where the family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m.
Leon Lawrence
DALTON -- Leon Jimmy Lawrence, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Nathan Nance officiating.
Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Red Roszell
RINGGOLD -- Howard B. "Red" Roszell, 68, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and had been very active with youth sporting events throughout North Georgia with the Post Recreation Association. Mr. Roszell was former owner and operator of C&R Construction, C&R Railroad Co., The Lee Company, J.C. Talee Inc. and Township Service Corporation. He was a founder and director to the former Community Federal. Mr. Roszell was a former member of Fort Oglethorpe Kiwanis Club, former member of the board of Hutcheson Medical Center, and member of Battlefield Golf and Country Club.
Survivors are his wife, Carolyn Tankersley Roszell; sons, Howard J.R. (Sharon) Roszell, of Ringgold, and Nicholas Lee Roszell, of Ringgold; daughters, Tammy (Bobby) Crowley, of Ringgold, and Gerald (Betty) Roszell, of Rossville; sisters, Wanda (Bill) Owens, of Rossville, and Sandy (Jerry) McDaniel, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and grandchild, Howard Brason Roszell.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Colin Crosen officiating.
Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Lookout Mountain.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
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 Rev. Doug Werth officiating.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Juanita Turner
ROSSVILLE -- Juanita A. Turner, 82, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008, at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held today 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.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Lynda Vaughn
ROSSVILLE -- Lynda Susan Vaughn, 55, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Funeral services will be held today 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.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
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Charles Creswell
HENAGAR -- Charles W. Creswell, 74, passed away at his residence Thursday March 20, 2008.
His service will be Saturday March 22, 2008, at 1 p.m. CST in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.
Melissa Hamilton
CROSSVILLE -- Melissa Jan "Missy" Hamilton, 35, passed away Wednesday, Mach 19, 2008, at her residence.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. CST Saturday, March 22, from Macedonia #2 Church.
Burial will follow in New Home Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. CST today at the church.
Arrangements are by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville.
Jim Larson
FYFFE -- Jim Robert Larson, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at DeKalb Regional Hospital.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. CST today, March 21, from W.T. Wilson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
Burial will be in Kirk Memorial Gardens.
William Shedd
SAND ROCK -- William "Bill" Daniel Shedd, 76, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
He is survived by family.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. CST Saturday at Burt Funeral Home chapel.
Interment will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 CST p.m. today at Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne.
