HAMILTON COUNTY
Jenny Bates
Jenny Lynn Bates, 40, of Chattanooga, died Friday, March 21, 2008, peacefully at home, in her mother's arms surrounded by close friends and her three devoted kitties.
Her energy and love for life will be celebrated by her many friends and family. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Ruth Perruso; paternal grandparents, William B. Bates, Bill and Edna Wiseman.
Survivors include her loving mother, Terry Perruso, Chattanooga; uncles, Mike (Susan) Perruso, Chattanooga, William B. (Ann) Bates, Dayton, Tenn.; aunt, Lynn Perruso; and cousins, Michelle Perruso, Boggan and Andy Bates; great-uncle, Vaughn (Wilma) Swafford, Crossville, Tenn.; and other cousins.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father David Carter and Father Mike Nolan officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization of Chattanooga, Pet Placement Center, Humane Educational Society and the McKamey Animal Care & Adoption Center.
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The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153.
William Berry Sr.
William "Bill" Leonard Berry Sr., of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2008, at a local medical center.
Mr. Berry was born Dec. 21, 1929, in Chattanooga. He graduated from Notre Dame High School when it was on Eighth Street, and shortly thereafter joined the U.S. Army. Upon receiving an honorable military discharge, Bill began his adventures in life and became known for his creative mind and tenacious spirit. His talents guided him through several business ventures with invited participation in national, state and local political circles. Education held special value in his personal life and his dream of a college degree was realized during his senior years. Along the way he inspired generations of all ages.
Bill was a devout Catholic in faith and practice. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 610.
Preceding him in death were his parents Leonard Taylor Berry and Mattie Cummings Berry.
Family members remaining to cherish his memory include Val Jean Breedlove Berry, his devoted wife of 53 years; son, Pat (Eugenia) Clarkson; son, Bill (Rosa) Berry Jr.; daughter, DeAngela (Gaylon) Tinker; daughter, Lynn Berry (Jack) Roe, and son, Jack (Kary) Berry. He was a proud grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Bill had a "big heart" and shared it with family and friends.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The Knights of Columbus Father Patrick Ryan Assembly 1084 will serve as honor guard and pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. today with a 3:30 p.m. Rosary Service, and 1-2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
The family requests that donations be made to OLPH Church in lieu of flowers.
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Funeral arrangements are being handled by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.
Ronald Cross
Ronald Richard Cross, 67, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, in a local hospital.
He was a member of Parkway Baptist Temple.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Margaret Cross; sisters, Marie Cross and Charlotte Hutton.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Forgey Cross, Ringgold, Ga.; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Kim Cross, Ringgold, the Rev. David and Karen Cross, Cleveland, Tenn., Clay and Renee Cross, Ringgold; grandchildren, Scott Cross, Patrick Cross, Alycia Farrell, Kaiser Cross; great-grandchildren, Haley Cross and T.J. Cross; brothers, Leonard Cross, Ringgold, Ricky Cross, Ringgold, Corky Cross, Rossville, Fred Cross Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Shirley Saint, East Ridge, Barbara Sullivan, Ringgold and Pam Chastain, Lakeview.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Cross and the Rev. David Sampson officiating.
Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery with Scott Cross, Patrick Cross, Allen Forgey, Carlton House, Kenneth Hill and Roger Hays serving as pallbearers.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Carrie Daugherty
Carrie Amanda Daugherty, 24, of Chattanooga, passed away on 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 and was 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 held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Mike Nolan officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
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.
Brent Dilbeck
Brent Clifford Dilbeck, 31, of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008, from complications of a multiorgan transplant at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center in Pittsburg, Pa.
A longtime resident of the North Georgia and Hamilton County areas, Brent was a 1994 graduate of Gordon Lee High School and also UTC. He was of the Baptist faith and was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, camping as well as NASCAR racing.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy James and Jennie Wilbanks Wilhoite and Clifford and Sadie Cameron Dilbeck.
Survivors are his wife, Amber Nicole Dilbeck; daughter, Hagen Mallie Dilbeck, East Ridge; father, Terry (Glenna Jones) Dilbeck; mother and stepfather, Janet and Ron Noles, all of Ringgold, Ga.; sister, Marie (Lance) Tarvin, Chickamauga, Ga.; in-laws, David and Janie Smith, Ooltewah; aunt and uncle, Steve and Candi Dilbeck, Chickamauga; and cousin, Zach Dilbeck, Flintstone, Ga.; nephew and niece, Cole and Sadie Tarvin.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel with the Rev. Marvin McClendon officiating.
Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East, with Joey Carr, Steve Brown, Shannon Bowling, Joey Cohran, Lee Robertson and Eddie Wilson serving as pallbearers.
Zach Dilbeck, Corey Keith and Gary Davenport will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Hagen Dilbeck Trust Fund c/o Gateway Bank, 5102 Alabama Highway, Ringgold, Ga.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway Chapel.
Mary Dodson
Mary B. Dodson, 79 of Chattanooga, passed away Friday evening, March 21, 2008, and will be spending this Easter with her late husband, J.C. Dodson.
She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church and was retired from Clark Brothers Furniture with 28 years of service.
She is survived by her daughter, Annice Dodson, Chattanooga; son, Lindsey Dodson, Tullahoma, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Mandy Colvin, Crockett Dodson and Casey Dodson; brother, James Ingram, Henagar, Ala.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Sherry Boles and the Rev. James Hart officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John United Methodist Church Debt Relief Fund, 3921 Murray Hills Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
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The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Monday before the service at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Betty Gossett
Betty Joyce Morrison Gossett, our beloved mother, of Harrison, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 21, 2008.
She was the sixth of 10 children born on Dec. 19, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Almeda Morrison, of Shellmound, Tenn.
Living the country girl life in one of the most beautiful places on earth, she left Shellmound at the tender age of 15 to marry our dad, the late Richard Frince Gossett.
We were so very blessed as her children. She never met a stranger and anyone in need was never turned away from her home. She became "Mother" to many and made all feel a part of our family. As she became older, she became "Grandmother" to all young children. She had the special gifts of service and giving. All her life she served others, sacrificing herself. No child or adult ever left our Christmas dinners without a special gift from "Granny."
She lived by this philosophy: Each day is a precious gift. Greet that day with special thanks to the Lord, and live that day to the fullest, tempering all adversity with patience and humor.
Preceding her in death were her brothers, John, Jack, Tommy and Paul; and her sister, Edwina.
She will be greatly missed by her seven children, Almeda (Dale) Shockey, Richard Gossett Jr., Stephen (Carol) Gossett, Larry (Joyce) Gossett, J. Mark Gossett all of Harrison, Elaine (Roger) Hall, of Birchwood, and Don (Suzanne) Gossett, of Nashville; sisters, Joann (Jim) LeMoine, of Norwich, N.Y., Lorene (Reagin) Warren, of Signal Mountain, Helena Gilreath, of Red Bank; and a brother, Doyle (Jo) Morrison, of Hixson. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren who will always remember her abounding love, special hugs and countless hours of storytelling; as well as countless nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones who will miss her.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Miller officiating.
Interment will follow in State-line Cemetery, Shellmound, Tenn.
The family will gather with friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. EDT Monday and from 10:30 a.m. EDT until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, or PACE Program at Alexian Brothers.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.
Jacqueline Hood
Jacqueline "Jackie" Leann Hood, 33, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2008, at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Charles Inman
Charles Richard Inman, 84, of Lookout Valley, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at a local hospital.
He was a graduate of Coffee High School and attended Tennessee Temple College. He and his wife Margaret served in many churches in Alabama and Tennessee, where he was a church starter and bivocational pastor. He worked for TVA at Colbert Steam Plant, Ocoee, and Watts Bar for over 20 years as an administrative officer. He was a member of Lookout Valley Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Arrie Inman; brothers, James, Fred, Jasper, and William Inman; and his first wife of 45 years, Margaret Richardson Inman.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes B. Inman, of Lookout Valley; children, Charles (Kathy) Inman, Florence, Ala., Phillip (Martha) Inman, Birmingham, Ala., Diann (Al) Bennett, Milbrook, Ala., Janice (Gary) Carter, Jasper, Tenn., Deborah (Marty) O'Gwynn, Shawnee, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Janet Counce, Chattanooga, Linda Seale, Chattanooga, Tommy (Jessie) Sue Henry, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; six stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Lookout Valley Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Lamar Moore and the Rev. Troy Waliser will officiate.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Chattanooga.
A memorial service will be held at Valdosta Baptist Church, Tuscumbia, Ala., at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Carter, Chris Inman, Bradley Inman, Matt Bennett, Drew O'Gwynn, Tim O'Gwynn, Scott Campbell, and Chris Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jannell Campbell, Holly Inman, Renee Inman, Matthew Inman, Rebecca Bennett, Bevin Inman, and Bethany Inman.
In lieu of flowers memorials to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home.
Rita Jezewski
Rita M. Jezewski, 84, of East Brainerd, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Manuel Perez officiating.
Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends Monday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
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.
Richard Majestic
Richard James Majestic, 68, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008, surrounded by family.
He was an avid outdoorsman who led a challenging and full life. Mr. Majestic was a retired master electrician and he was a first sergeant in the U.S. Army Infantry Division.
He was born Oct. 7, 1939, in Beacon, N.Y., to the late Edward and Marion Majestic.
He is survived by his son, Gary Anthony Majestic, Auburn, Ga.; daughter, Kimberly Stoker, Dayton, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.
The memorial service will be 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Flintstone United Methodist Church in Flintstone, Ga.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial gift in memory of Richard Majestic to National Kidney Foundation, 4450 Walker Blvd., Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37917.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Yolanda Melvin
Yolanda Melvin died Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by John P. Franklin Funeral Home.
Catherine Minger
Catherine Minger died Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
George Mohr Jr.
George E. Mohr Jr., 89, of Green Briar Cove in Ooltewah, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at his residence.
A native of New Orleans, La., he had been a resident of Ooltewah for the past 11 years and was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus #6099. He was retired as director of plant maintenance with the U.S. Postal Service and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW and the Reynards Social Club in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of the late George E. and Naomi Boisseau Mohr Sr.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Austin Mohr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Martiel Swain Mohr; five sons, George E. Mohr III, Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Darryl Mohr, Scottsdale, Ariz., Dr. Michael (Beverly) Mohr, Lookout Mountain, Ga., Cedric (Alisha) Mohr, Atlanta, and Dr. Brian (Celeste) Mohr, Houston, Texas; three daughters, Merle Mohr Tate, Cleveland, Ohio, Karen Mohr (Stanley) Taylor, Chattanooga, and Renee Mohr, Atlanta; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Zelda (Bennett) Cooper, Ermelda Cooper and Marie Elizabeth Mohr all of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, Russell (Lorraine) Mohr, Ocean Springs, Miss., and Donavan Mohr, Los Angeles, Calif.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Diaz officiating.
Interment will be in National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Dorothy Reynolds
Dorothy B. Reynolds, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2008.
Dorothy was a native of Salisbury, N.C., and a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. She retired from First Federal Banking.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Millard W. "Red" Reynolds; and her parents, Frank and Maude Brandon.
She is survived by her son, Millard W. "Rusty" Reynolds; sister, Barbara Forrest and her husband, Leon.
Dorothy has requested that she has no visitation or services.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Food Bank.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.
Teresa Roberts
Teresa Louise Burton Roberts, of Signal Mountain, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, two weeks before her 92nd birthday.
She was born on March 31, 1916, in Nashville to Lillie May Armstrong and Andrew Mizell Burton, founder of the Life and Casualty Insurance Co. of Tennessee.
Louise was a lifelong learner and reader, a patron of the arts, a liberal Democrat and a civil rights advocate. She studied painting with George Cress, Alan White and Tib Shumacker. She exhibited at the Plum Nelly Arts and Crafts Show at Rising Fawn, the Next Door Gallery and in juried shows at the Hunter Gallery of American Art. She studied philosophy and religion at UTC when she was in her 60s and 70s. She closely followed the news and politics and was a devoted fan of Tiger Woods until the day she passed away. She had hope that Barack Obama could bring about "change we can believe in."
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Lillian, Mizella and Jean; her brothers, Nelson, Larimore, and Robert; and her grandsons, Craig Morrison and Blake Roberts.
She is survived by her children Patricia Morrison of Exeter, N.H., Bill Roberts of Palm City, Fla., Larry and Marty Roberts of Signal Mountain, Alex and Priscilla Roberts, of Signal Mountain; and 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Our special thanks to her personal trainers, Lee and Jersey, and to her nurse and symphony companion, Karen.
A private celebration of her life will be held with family and close friends on Saturday, March 29.
Those wishing to honor Louise may make a contribution to a favorite charity or to BarackObama.com.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Jonathan Robinson
Jonathan DeWayne "Bimbo" Robinson, 52, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at his residence in Baltimore, Md.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Brainerd High School's class of 1974.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Robinson.
Survivors include daughters, Ariel Nicole Robinson, Chattanooga, and Tawana Robinson, Germany; son, Jonathan DeWayne Robinson Jr., Chattanooga; mother, Pauline Robinson, Chattanooga; brothers, John Eddie Robinson, New Britain, Conn., Ammiel C. Robinson, Baltimore, Md. and Roderick Lommick, Chattanooga; sisters, Alice (Frank) Thomas, Marissa R. Smith and Johnequia (Paul) Careathers, all of Chattanooga; aunt, Evelyn Bush, Cleveland, Ohio; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held noon Monday at New United Church with Pastor Paul Careathers officiating.
Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Cecil Smith
Cecil Edward Smith, of Chattanooga, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 21, 2008.
Mr. Smith was born July 17, 1937, in LaFayette, Ga., to Thomas Cleveland Smith and Myrtle Faye Smith.
Mr. Smith honorably served the country in the U. S. Army from 1954 to 1957. After his discharge from the Army, he came back home to Chattanooga. He then spent time traveling the country, returning again to Chattanooga. He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and will be missed greatly by his family and his many friends.
He lived a wonderful life with his beloved wife, Mrs. Patricia Ann Smith.
He is survived by Mrs. Smith; stepdaughter, Catherine R. Durham; brother, Wallace Smith; and sister, Alpine Johnson.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Dr. Dooley officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 95.
Visitation will be from 9-11:30 a.m. on Monsay at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Jonathan Smith
Jonathan F. Smith, 22, of Harrison, passed away recently.
He was predeceased by his grandmother, Jeanette Goldston.
Survivors include his mother, Christine E. Smith; stepfather, Rubin Eason; father, Jonathan Burse; sisters, Miesha Eason, Venira Eason and Aaliyaa Eason; maternal grandparents, Julius and Elizabeth Smith; paternal grandmother, Anna Lee Burse; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 24, at St. James Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Tenn.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Jessie Starnes
Jessie Anna Starnes, 9, of Ooltewah, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Richter officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Forgotten Child Fund in Jessie's honor at 3300 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, 37406.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 1-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Ron Stewart
Dennis Ronald Stewart, 58, of Chattanooga, died on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Josephine Wheeler
Josephine Dorsey Wheeler passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008.
And for all who knew her, she will be remembered for touching so many lives through her infectious laugh, direct and honest commentary, caring spirit and truly enjoying her life. She was born on Dec. 23, 1916, in Chattanooga. She was the eldest of four children born to her parents William Oscar Park Dorsey Sr. and Lenora Higgins Dorsey.
She remained in Chattanooga for a number of years teaching English at Howard High School and Second District Junior High School. She stayed in Chattanooga until her marriage, after which she moved with her husband to New York City.
Josephine excelled in school and was the valedictorian of her high school class. She received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Fisk University and master of arts degrees in education and guidance from Columbia University Teachers College. She taught in the New York City Public School System until retiring in 1982. Because of her love for teaching, she continued after retiring to teach at St. John's University and at St. Joseph's Private Day School.
For many years she saved materials and her writings about her family history and finally collaborated with her sister, Evelyn, in writing a book entitled "Eureka! He Invented It: The Eureka Straightening Comb" about their grandfather and straightening comb inventor John G. "Captain Jack" Higgins and the Higgins and Dorsey families.
Josephine was a member of St. Albans Congregational Church. She really enjoyed her church, her pastor and the church members. She was an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for over 70 years. The National Association of University Women kept her busy at being the first vice president and also working as recording secretary, calligrapher for student scholarships and an associate of the membership committee. She was on the Commemorative Quilting Committee at York College, enrollee on her community board and registrant in the neighborhood block association. She loved to paint and had success selling some of her finished works. She enjoyed attending the theater, cooking and reading books. She was very charitable and consistently supported her church financially and donated to other organizations in need. Finally, first and foremost, she was a devoted wife and mother.
She was married to George Wheeler Sr., who preceded her in death, and two sons were born to this union. She was also preceded in death by her brother, W.O.P. Dorsey Jr.; and her sister, Doris Dorsey.
She is survived by two sons, George Jr. and William Wheeler, New York; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Dorsey Polk, Meridian, Miss.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Bette Wheeler Strickland, Chicago; several nieces and nephews, Dr. W.O.P. Dorsey III, Chicago, Ms. Dewanna Dorsey, Chicago, Dr. Jo Lynn Polk Bridges, Jackson, Miss., Dr. O.D. Polk Jr., Washington, D.C., Dr. Anita Polk-Conley Chattanooga, Ms. Lana Polk Murray, Delran, Pa., and Ms. Shari Laverne Polk, Meridian, Miss.; and grand-nieces and nephews and many friends.
The life of Mrs. Josephine Dorsey was celebrated with funeral services in New York City on Monday, March 17, at St. Albans Congregational Church.
There will be a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, at Highland Cemetery.
The body will lie in state today noon until 3 p.m.
Much appreciation to the John P. Franklin Funeral Home and in lieu of flowers you may donate to St. Albans Congregational Church, UCC, 172-17 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, New York 11434.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., (423) 622-9995.
TENNESSEE
William Smith
CLEVELAND -- William Lee Smith, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2008, at his home.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2008, in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. David Cross officiating.
Interment will follow in New McDonald Cemetery, East View.
The family will receive friends all day today and up to the hour of service on Monday at the funeral home.
Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements 622-3171.
Lawrence Stewart
WINCHESTER -- Lawrence Fricks Stewart, 86, died Thursday, March 20, 2008.
Mr. Stewart was born Aug. 7, 1921, at the home of his parents, A.T. "Tom" and Helen Turner Stewart, in Winchester, Tenn. He was the fourth of five children. He completed his secondary education in the public school system prior to entering Sewanee Military Academy. After graduation in 1939, he attended the University of the South until the beginning of World War II.
He entered the military service in 1942, receiving his basic and advanced cavalry training at Fort Riley, Kan. Following his commission as a lieutenant, he served as a part of the 1st Cavalry Division, 124th Regiment, in the China-Burma-India Theater. After being injured in combat training, he returned to active duty and at the close of the war he ran a demarcation camp in Minchow, China.
Following his discharge from the military with the rank of captain, he returned to Winchester. He married his childhood sweetheart, Catherine Beulah Franklin. He was fond of saying that they joined the Methodist Church together on April 20, 1930, and were married there on Dec. 12, 1945. He returned to the University of the South before transferring to Vanderbilt Law School, where he graduated in 1949.
He began his law career practicing with his father in Nashville, but soon returned to Winchester, where he practiced law from 1950-1966. Gov. Frank Clement appointed him to the position of chancellor for the 12th Chancery Division for the state of Tennessee. This judgeship covered 14 counties in southern and southeastern Tennessee. He served this district until his retirement on Oct. 1, 1989.
After his retirement he remained active in the local lawyer organizations and in his community. He loved his early morning cup coffee groups. The Sons of Belvidere club and breakfast with friends at Huber's. In his last years, he enjoyed dancing at the Senior Citizens Center with special friends. He cherished the friendship of many and it is said that he never met a stranger.
He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Winchester. He was devoted to the study of God's word and taught Sunday school for many years. His life was guided by his fundamental belief in the love of God and his fellow man, the Golden Rule, patience and service to others.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beulah Franklin Stewart; as well as grandchildren, Molly Stewart and Peter Thomas Stewart.
He is survived by hi sons, Thomas Lawrence (Lisa) Stewart, of Brentwood, Tenn., Chancellor Jeffery Franklin (Linda) Stewart, of Winchester, Tenn., and John Mark (Marian) Stewart, of Winchester; six grandchildren, Jessica Stewart, Emily Stewart, Davis Stewart, John Stewart, William Stewart and Ian Stewart; and one great-grandchild, Owen Stewart. In addition, he is survived by one brother, Thomas M. Stewart, of Amherst, Va.; one sister, Betty Ann Dunn, of Arlington, Va.; and one aunt, Dorothy Stewart Krotzer, of Winchester, Tenn.; and many cousins, nieces a nephews.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. CDT Monday at Winchester First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randy Brown and the Rev. Eugene Barrett officiating.
Interment in Winchester Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Winchester First United Methodist Church or to the Multi County Cancer Support Network.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. CDT today, March 23, 2008, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester.
Arrangements are by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, (931) 967-2222.
GEORGIA
Vance Cooper
RINGGOLD -- Vance Andrew Cooper, 90, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008, at his residence.
A lifelong resident of north Georgia, he was a member and deacon of Burning Bush Baptist Church and retired from Lookout Oil with approximately 40 years of service. In his earlier years, he resided on Barnhardt Circle and served as a maintenance man for the 6th Cavalry.
Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Forgey Cooper; and son, Tommy Cooper.
Survivors include his daughter, Patti Vaughn, of Ringgold; sisters, Boots McClure, of LaFayette, Ga., and Bessie Weaver, of Ringgold; granddaughters, Shelley Cash, Rock Spring, Ga., and Brittany Galloway, Ringgold; grandson, Ben Vaughn, of Ringgold; great-granddaughters, Anna and Sarah Kate Cash, of Rock Spring; also, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Burning Bush Baptist Church with the Rev. Pat Davis, Colin Crosen and the Rev. Dennis McNulty officiating.
Burial will follow in the Burning Bush Baptist Church Cemetery with Marty and Michael Green, Jerry, Ronnie and Jimmy Cooper, Gene Jones, Pete Pedigo and Bernard Sims serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Burning Bush Baptist Church.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share your thoughts and memories.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
The family will receive friends Monday from 2-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Samuel Jones Jr.
CHICKAMAUGA -- Samuel Hardeman Jones Jr., 75, went home to be with his Lord, Friday, March 21, 2008.
He was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Nashville, to the late Zenna Parker Jones and Samuel Hardeman Jones Sr. He was a member of Trion Presbyterian Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean War, retired from the Chattanooga Fire Department in 1983 with the rank of captain and was a member of the Fidelity Masonic Lodge 558.
The three most important things to Sammy were his God, his family and his country. He was known for his ability to bring a smile to everyone's face and his generous giving. He also worked with Wilson Funeral Homes as a funeral attendant and Groomes Transportation as a driver.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Diane Jones, of Chickamauga; son and daughter-in-law, David and Lana Jones, of Atlanta; daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Jeffery Eldridge, of Ooltewah, and Alicia and Rizwan Yousuf, of Atlanta; brother, John William Jones; sister, Geraldine Parker Bryan;, three grandchildren, Heather Naomi Dedmon, Joshua David Jones and Zachary Christian Jones; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Pete Jones and Leroy Hobbs.
Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in the funeral home chapel with Dr. William M. Flannagan and Minister Ron Gilbert officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 596, Rossville, GA 30741.
Online guest book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Versie Jones
TUNNEL HILL -- Versie Jones, 94, died Friday, March 21, 2008.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today.
Willis Kingsley
FLINTSTONE -- Willis Glenn Kingsley, 68, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in a local hospital.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel with the Rev. Roger Kittle and the Rev. Don Givens officiating.
Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends today from 3-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway Chapel.
Deforest Ledford
TRION -- Deforest Ledford, 76, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Trion Heights Baptist Church.
Will lie-in-state at the churchfrom noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
Interment: Old Trion Cemetery.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.
Thomas Markham
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- Thomas Skiles Markham died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Vanderbilt University Hospital with his family by his side.
Tommy was born in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 31, 1934, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas Markham. He graduated from Choate School, attended Washington and Lee University and graduated from the University of Louisville. He was the founder of Synthetic Weavers, which became Synthetic Industries of Chickamauga, Ga. He was an active member of Church of the Good Sheperd.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy Stellings Markham, of Lookout Mountain; daughters, Karen Markham (Rory) Lee, of Georgetown, S.C., Link Markham (Dan) Litaker, of Charlotte, N.C., Ellen Markham (David) Lucas, Charleston, S.C.; sisters, Patricia Markham (David) Nightingale, Leslie Markham (Jay) Norman; and brother, John W. (Lisette) Markham, Louisville, Ky.; and uncle, Frank Saltarelli, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Claire, Tommy and Dannie Litaker, Charlotte, N.C., Stellings Lee, Georgetown, S.C., and Jack, Kathryn and DeeDee Lucas, Charleston, S.C.; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial celebration will be at the Church of the Good Sheperd, Lookout Mountain, Tenn., at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, with visitation immediately following the services in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sanctuary Inc. 1110 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404; or a charity of your choice.
Marshall Donnelly Combs, (615) 327-1111.
Troy Mathews
NEW SALEM -- Troy Mathews, 82, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008.
He was a member of Head River Baptist Church where he previously served as deacon, music director and Sunday school teacher. Mr. Mathews was a lifelong resident of New Salem and he had a nursing home ministry at Shephard Hills Nursing Home.
Mr. Mathews was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Mathews.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and Allen Cox, of Red Bank, and Susan Burton, of Trenton, Ga.; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lisa Mathews, of Cloudland, Ga.; three sisters, Ione Miller, Clarice Hawkins and Joyce Smith; three brothers, Ralph Mathews, George Mathews and Herbert Mathews all of Lookout Mountain, Ga.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday at Head River Baptist Church with Jody Massey officiating.
Burial will follow in Forester Family Cemetery.
Visitation: today 4 p.m.-9 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home, and Monday 1-2 p.m. at Head River Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Dorothy Nance
SUMMERVILLE -- Dorothy Teague Nance, 72, died Friday, March 21, 2008.
Survivors: daughter, Tammy Fulmer; sisters, Bobbie Crider, Betty Dooley, Patsy Teague, Peggy Hendrix.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, at West Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is noon until 1:45 p.m. Monday.
Mason Funeral Home directing.
Emma Tapp
CHICKAMAUGA -- Emma "Ruth" Fouts Tapp, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2008.
She was born in Chickamauga, Ga. to the late Vernon Lee and Della Mae Perry Fouts. She was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Chickamauga. She was a former employee of the city of Chickamauga, Lane Funeral Home and W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home. She was a former member of the Rossville Business Professional Women's Association and enjoyed helping others.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Billy Mack Tapp; brothers, Otis Lee and James Elbert Fouts.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Curtis Guffey Jr., Karen and Andy Trusty; grandchildren, Jeff Guffey, MaryRuth and EmmaKate Trusty, all of Chickamauga; brothers and sisters-in-law, Orvil and Connie Fouts, of Chickamauga, Delbert and Katherine Fouts, of Flintstone, Ga., Linda Fouts, of Chickamauga; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in the chapel.
Burial will follow in Chickamauga Cemetery, Chickamauga.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the service Tuesday.
Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
ALABAMA
William Smith
CEDAR BLUFF -- William Henry Smith, 91, died Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy Smith; sons, Maurice Smith, Roger Smith; daughter, Barbara Brannon; stepchildren, Edward, Ira, Bobby and Charles Kyttle, Louise Farmer; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. EDT Monday, March 24, 2008, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, Ga.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. EDT today.
OTHER AREAS
Johnnie Beck
PARMA, Mo. -- Johnnie Lucille Robinson Beck, formerly of Dalton, Ga., passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Service: 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Minister Chris Bonds officiating.
Interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Henry Blount Jr. M.D.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Henry Clay "H.C." Blount Jr., M.D., 85, died peacefully at his home in Lexington on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Henry was born in Harrison County, Ky., the youngest child of Henry Clay Blount Sr. and Elizabeth Ellen Rankin. He grew up enjoying small-town life in Leesburg, Ky.
Henry graduated from Connersville High School, and earned his undergraduate degree from University of Kentucky, and his doctorate in medicine from Vanderbilt University, specializing in radiology. He practiced medicine in Marion, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, and Chattanooga. He was in on the ground floor of the then-new-technology of ultrasound.
Henry was a collector of fine art glass and other antiques. He, along with his wife, Berniece, published the definitive book "French Cameo Glass," for which Henry wrote the text and took all of the photographs. He was also an avid collector of agates and shells.
Known for his generosity and sense of humor, Henry could often be found handing out pieces of candy to friends and strangers alike. He made a conscious effort to help people feel included and special.
Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Berniece Elaine Erwin Blount; a daughter, Lucy Ellen Blount; a grandson, Henry Clay Blount IV; and his brother, Rankin Blount.
He is survived by a sister, Mary Beasley, Lexington; a special cousin, Cecil Grimes, Paris, Ky.; a son, Henry Clay Blount III, Chattanooga; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy Achor and Victor Mickunas, Yellow Springs, Ohio; a grandson, Erwin Pearson Blount, Chattanooga; and two great-grandsons, Gabrielle Blount and Xander Blount, Chattanooga; as well as a nephew and several nieces.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, East Main, Lexington, Ky.
Burial will follow at Lexington Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Henry's name to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, 40504; and/or to Chattanooga State Foundation, re: Henry C. Blount Jr. M.D. Scholarship, Chattanooga State Foundation, CBIH, Room 212, 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
Katie Moore
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. -- Katherine Elizabeth Moore, 33, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2008.
Ms. Moore was born Sept. 3, 1974, daughter of John Kitchen Moore and Josita Mitchell Montgomery. She was a student at the Stewart Home School in Frankfurt, Ky., where she was a cheerleader, played in the handbell chorus, sang in the special chorus, was chosen as school Princess, acted in many plays and was chaplain of the student body. She loved to sing and dance. Previously she won gold medals in swimming for the entire state of Tennessee. Katie also did an outreach ministry using sign language of the song "People Need the Lord." She has touched many lives for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Surviving are her parents; a stepfather, Felix Bowden Montgomery Jr.; two brothers, John Kitchen Moore Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, of Birmingham, Ala., and Albert Mitchell Moore and his wife, Lisa, of St. Louis, Mo.; stepbrother, William Alexander Montgomery II and his wife, Heather, of Chattanooga; and eight nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Healing Farms Ministries, PO Box 2002, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465.
A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our Web site at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
The relatives and friends of Ms. Moore are invited to attend her graveside service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Christ Episcopal Churchyard, 2304 N. Highway 17.
Reception to follow immediately after the service in the Fellowship Hall in St. Andrew's Church, 440 Whilden St., Mount Pleasant, S.C.
The family will greet friends Monday, March 24, 2008, from 5 until 7 p.m.
Arrangements are by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Justin Nance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Justin Lee Nance, 19, formerly of Dayton, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Jo Wallis.
Survivors: mother, Stephanie Nance, Dayton, Tenn.; adopted mom, Deborah (Jimmy) Phillips, Spring City, Tenn.; adopted dad, Larry Alley Sr.; four sisters, Cathy Burton, Dayton, Jennifer Murphy, Maryville, Tenn., Jeannie Waller, Dunlap, Tenn., Tiffany Nance, Pekin, Ill.; two brothers, Brian Nance, Spring City, Larry Allen Jr., Nashville; several nieces and nephews, lots of cousins and friends.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Hurd officiating.
Interment: Concord Cemetery.
Visitation: after 3 p.m. today.
Arrangements are by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc.
