HAMILTON COUNTY
Emma Adkins
Emma Howard Adkins, 91, of Chattanooga, departed this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was an employee of the state of Tennessee at Moccasin Bend Hospital for 25 years. Ms. Adkins was a member of Middle Valley Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack L. Howard; son, Phillip L. Howard; father, Hearley Taylor; mother, Allie Mae Donaldson Taylor; brothers, Royce Taylor, Lawrence Taylor, Leon Taylor; sisters, Lola Vaughn, Susie Young and Althea Nida.
She is survived by her son, David G. (Rose) Howard; grandsons, Jeff (Kim) Howard, Tony (Tami) Howard; four great-grandchildren, brothers, Harvell Taylor, Wiley Taylor; a dear friend and neighbor, Bill Perrin; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with Minister John Cupp officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008.
In lieu of flowers, please make a Memorial Gift in Memory of Emma Howard Adkins to; Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Henry Beck
Henry Mae Beck, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
George Blair Sr.
George W. Blair Sr. went home to be with Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at the age of 86.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Billy Dean officiating.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Jennifer Burks
Jennifer Lynn Burks, 35, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Jennifer was a student at the Orange Grove Center.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Burks; and her grandmother Della Clabo.
Survivors include her father, Charles W. Burks Sr.; sister, Paula Marie Burks; brother, Charles W. Burks Jr.; grandfather, Herbert Clabo; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Hayes officiating.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
A graveside service and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 28, at Valley View Baptist Church Cemetery, Wear Valley, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Orange Grove Home at 2015 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153.
Helen Chandler
Helen Lucile Chandler, 63, of East Ridge, died Monday March 24, 2008, at her home after an extended illness.
She was born June 3, 1944, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Jack and Mary Chandler. Her father was a flight instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps. After his discharge they returned to Chattanooga.
Helen attended Margaret Wilson School, Edmonson Jr. High, Chattanooga High School and McKenzie Business School. She worked for Provident and Wal-Mart.
Preceding her in death are her grandparents, John and Lola Cross Chandler, W.L. Ball and her very special grandmother, Lucy Tudor Ball; her father, Jack William Chandler; and brother, Jack William Chandler Jr.
Helen is survived by her loving mother, Mary Ball Chandler, of Cleveland, Tenn.; two daughters, Janet Lynn Allen and her husband, Tim, and Annette Lee Gray, all of Chattanooga; four grandchildren, Brandon and Kymberly Generazio-Allen, Hailey and Jared Gray; sister, Susan (Bob) Card, of Cleveland, and Jim (Leslie) Chandler, of Chattanooga.
Graveside services will held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at Forest Hills Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home.
Louise Dodd
Carole Louise Dodd, 69, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with her Lord and family on Monday night, March 24, 2008, at her home with her daughter, Sharon, and special grandson, Jeremy, by her side.
She was born July 25, 1938, to the late Andrew and Susie Conner. Louise was married to Clinton Dodd for 54 years and had a passion for helping others. She had her grandson, Jeremy, near her for all his life. Her kindness and love will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clinton, just seven months ago; baby daughter, Judith Ann; brothers, Jack, Roy, Bill and Beecher Conner; sisters, Ola Cox and Rahe Dean Smith.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Tony Cardenas, of Soddy-Daisy; grandchildren, Jeremy and Timothy Gamble and Cody Cardenas; brother, Oscar (Dot) Conner, of Hixson; three great-grandchildren; special niece and her family, Pattie (Herbert) Brown, Susan, Ginger, Michael, Kaylee and Ethan.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating.
Interment will follow in Johnson Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24-hour Obituary line 843-5055.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Brenda Harding
Brenda J. Harding, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Arrangments will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory.
Nancy Henry
Nancy Cook Henry, 61, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in a local hospital.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Dr. Grace Hewell
Dr. Grace L. Hewell, 89, of Chattanooga, departed this life peacefully Friday, March 7, 2008, at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C., after a brief illness.
A native of Chattanooga, Dr. Hewell's early educational background included attendance at Spelman College and Atlanta University. She later received degrees from Columbia University School of Public Health and Columbia University Teachers College. She also served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II.
Survivors include cousins, godchildren and a wealth of colleagues and friends.
Dr. Hewell was a member and active participant in numerous associations and organizations.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 17, 2008, at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home Chapel, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, Md. The Omega Omega service was conducted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Graveside services and interment will be held Friday, March 28, at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Trammel Chapel of Hardwick and Sons Funeral Home.
Jacqueline Hood
Jacqueline "Jackie" Hood, 33, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, at her residence.
Jackie will be laid to rest today at 2 p.m. in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
To share thoughts and memories visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
William McDaris Jr.
William L. "Bill" McDaris Jr., of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, March 23, 2008. He was 83 years of age.
Bill was a lifelong member of Morris Hill Baptist Church. He was retired as manager of transportation for the Hamilton County Department of Education. He was past president of the Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation and had been employed in the Tennessee motor freight industry for 30 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving in both Europe and the Phillipines. He retired from Tennessee Defense Forces with rank of lieutenant colonel.
Mr. McDaris is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bettye Jean Fields McDaris; three daughters, Sharon McDaris (Tom) Lewis, of Chattanooga, Debbie McDaris (K.C.) Roberson, of St. Joseph, Tenn, and Susan McDaris (Rick) Durand, of Decatur, Tenn.; one son, Michael McDaris (Linda) of Ringgold, Ga. Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, Heather Lewis Carter, Katie Lewis Rutledge, Robert McDaris, Lisa McDaris Dalton, James Kilbourne, Lauren Durand Haun, Russell Durand, Rebecca Roberson, Christopher Roberson, Nicholas Roberson and Catherine Roberson; and one great-grandchild, Carter Haun.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. today, March 26, 2008, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neal Brown officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to American Heart Association, 519 E. Fourth St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Yolanda Melvin
Yolanda Melvin, 32, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Lee Melvin Sr.
She is survived by son, Kobe Goines; mother, Maryetta Melvin; brother, Clifford Melvin Jr.; sisters, Selina (Ronald) Barnes, Paula (Frank) Garner, Esther Melvin and Zipporah Melvin, all of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Tonya Melvin; three nephews, Tim Dew, Tre' and Tyrik Melvin; several uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, March 27, 2008, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home.
Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Visitation today after noon at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Milada Potucek
Milada Potucek, 88, of Soddy-Daisy, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Milada Potucek was an active member of Soddy-Daisy congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Potucek; and son, Stevie Potucek.
Her survivors include a son, William Potucek; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Potucek; a sister, Liba Sedlackova; a brother, Milos Konicek; a niece, Anita Shepherd as well as nieces and nephews in the Slovak Rebublic.
Memorial services will be Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. at Soddy-Daisy Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Minister Robert Crabtree officiating.
Visitation will be 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Soddy-Daisy Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
— Building Fund, c/o Robert Crabtree, 8000 Meadow Crest Drive, Hixson, TN 37343.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
James Rickard
James C. Rickard, 66, of Hixson, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Jim was associated with Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 40 years. Prior to working with them, he had been associated with the accounting firm of Ernst and Ernst. He was a member of the United Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Carl Rickard.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; a daughter, Sherry; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Michelle; son, Mark; as well as his mother, Ethel Rickard of Madisonville, Ky.; one granddaughter, Alexia Rickard; and three grandsons, Timothy Rickard, Reno and Shane Haney.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for visitation today from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153.
Inez Riddle
Inez Ollie Riddle, 87, of Chattanooga died on Sunday, March 23, 2008.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, March 26, 2008 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Herbert Thomas officiating.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37421.
TENNESSEE
Gary Murray
ATHENS -- Gary Hayden Murray, 46, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at his residence.
Funeral services was at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Overcoming Faith Christian Center.
Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in McMinn Memory Gardens.
Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, in charge of arrangements.
Arnold Newsome
CLEVELAND -- Arnold Newsome, 62, died Sunday, March 23, 2008.
He was predeceased by his father Rowland Newsome, Naugatuck, W.Va.; and brother Chester Newsome, Grand Prairie, Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Madeline Carole Newsome, Cleveland; daughter, Ann Marie (Darryn) Johnson, Cleveland; two sons, Jeff (Misty) Newsome, Georgetown, Phil (Beth) Newsome, Georgetown; mother, Goldie Mae Newsome, Naugatuck, W.Va.; seven sisters, Della Newsome, Columbus, Ohio, Janet Newsome, Villa Rica, Ga., Marcie Newsome, Columbus, Ohio, Lindell Rowe, Naugatuck, W.Va., Christine Marcum, Columbus, Ohio, Violet Cantley, Charleston, W.Va., Teresa Newsome, Naugatuck, W.Va.; four brothers, Richard Newsome, Sidney, Ky., Wendell Newsome, Buena Park, Calif., Randolph Newsome, Algonquin, Ill., Mearl Newsome, Richmond, Ky.; six grandchildren, Jacqueline Johnson, Kateline Johnson, Tymber Newsome, Blake Newsome, Kaylee Newsome, Joseph Newsome.
A private service will be conducted.
Interment will be in Newsome Ridge Cemetery, Naugatuck, W.Va.
Send condolences to www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Clara Tate
Palmer -- Clara M. Tate, 85, of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Born in Palmer on April 9, 1922, she was a homemaker and also worked for Kroger Co. in Indianapolis as a bookkeeper. She had an abundant spirit of giving and charity toward others.
She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, John; daughters, Patricia (Jack) Lane and Frances (John) Sandford. She also has one granddaughter, Eleanor Sandford; and her brother, Charles Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dollie Ivy; sister, Juanita Meeks.
Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. CDT Thursday at Palmer City Cemetery.
Visitation after 10 a.m. CDT Thursday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer.
GEORGIA
Marian Carr
ROSSVILLE -- Marian Annette Rowell Carr, 71, departed this life Monday, March 24, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Chattanooga to the late James Robert and Lucy Pauline Kelsay Rowell, and was preceded in death by her son, Eddie Wayne Carr.
Marian was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Johnny Carr, of Rossville; children, David Carr, of Soddy-Daisy, John Allen Carr, of Amarillo, Texas, Paula Degitz, of Rossville, Dawn Carden, of Cleveland, Debbie Herrera, of Chattanooga; siblings, James "Dewey" Rowell, William "Bud" Rowell, Jeselyn McClure, Bobbie Jean King, Marlene "Marty" Pagleno, all of the Chattanooga area; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, in the chapel with the Rev. Jack Songer officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to the service Thursday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Martin Creasman
COVINGTON -- Martin Edward Creasman, 58, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008.
He is survived by wife, Mina Creasman; mother, Carolyn Creaman, of Chattanooga; sister, Gail Creasman, of Chattanooga; children, Beth Keener and husband, Randy, of Jacksonville, Fla., Scarlet Bates and husband, Michael, of Jacksonville, Matthew Creasman, of Jacksonville, and Jason Gabel, of Covington; grandchildren, Seth and Kai Keener, Issac and Caleb Bates, all of Jacksonville.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Martin Creasman.
The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation, 5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30342.
Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Rockdale Chapel, (770) 918-8851.
Floyd Guffey
FLINTSTONE -- Floyd Guffey, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter morning, Sunday, March 23, 2008.
He was born in Walker County to the late William Estel and Alice Moore Guffey. He was a lifelong resident of Walker County. He was the former choir director for 41 years for the following Baptist churches Robertsville, Old Bethel and Liberty, all in Chickamauga, Memorial, James Street and New Hope, all in Rossville and Mount Vernon in Tunnel Hill, Ga. He had also led the singing for several tent revivals in north Georgia. He was a current member and deacon at Old Bethel Baptist Church in Chickamauga, Ga.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Emory, Curtis Sr., Tom, Lloyd and Franklin Guffey; and a nephew, Wayne Guffey.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Ellis Guffey; and his mother-in-law, Ora Lee Ellis, both of Flintstone; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today after 10 a.m. until the service.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 26, 2008, in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Steve Camp and Bill Casteel officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, Rossville.
Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Adell Hickey
ROSSVILLE -- Adell Hickey, 80, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008, at a local hospital.
Graveside services will be held noon today at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with the Rev. Natalie Smart officiating.
Visit www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends from 10 until 11:30 a.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Jimmy McKenzie Sr.
RINGGOLD -- Jimmy McKenzie Sr., 68, of Woodstation, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at his residence.
He was a member of Woodstation United Methodist Church and was also retired from Norfolk-Southern Railway after 40 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Doris McKenzie; sons, Jimmy (Sandy) McKenzie, Woodstation, Tim McKenzie, Atlanta; daughter, Sandy McKenzie, Ringgold; grandchildren, Corey McKenzie and Chelsea McKenzie; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel with the Rev. Randall Massingill officiating.
Interment will follow in Woodstation Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Woodstation United Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund, 13198 Alabama Highway, Ringgold, GA 30736.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and noon- 2 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Lebron Moore
NEW SALEM -- Leighton Lebron Moore, 51, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008.
He was a 30-year resident of Hersey, Mich., was a construction worker with K. W. Raines Associates. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church.
Lebron was preceded in death by his mother, Reva Carroll Moore.
Survivors include his son, Nathan Moore and fiancée Peggy Jackson, Durham, N.C.; daughter, Alinda May Moore, Hersey, Mich.; parents, Gilbert and Sarah Moore, New Salem; two sisters and husbands, Faye and Bob Obrzut, Kingston, Tenn., Rachel and Jeff Hedgecoth, Crossville, Tenn.; three brothers and wives, Richard and Angela Moore, Sweetwater, Tenn., Victor and Kelly Moore, New Salem, Samuel Moore, Chattanooga; fiancée, Heidi Pontius, nieces, nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at New Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Kilbourne officiating.
Burial will follow in Hawkins Cemetery.
Visitation 5-9 p.m. today and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his son, Nathan Moore, 5505 McCormick Road, Durham N.C. 27713.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
George Shadwick
RINGGOLD -- George Shadwick, 63, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ephram Shadwick; brother, Charles Shadwick.
He is survived by his wife, Kristel Wright; sons, Eric, Joe and Chuck Shadwick; daughters, Ashley and Tammy Shadwick; mother, Annie Shadwick; brother, Richard Shadwick; sister, Shirley Ferriss; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service may be announced at a later date.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Thelma Young
RINGGOLD -- Thelma Lee Young, 84, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday evening, March 24, 2008.
She was a life long member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Headrick.
She is survived by her children, Ricky Young and Brenda Cooper Kelly; two grandchildren, Todd Young and Shelley Cooper Cash; two great-grandchildren, Anna and Sarah Cash; and one sister, Ruth Denton.
Services will be held 11 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Self officiating.
Interment in Burning Bush Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
ALABAMA
Tasha Guffey
POWELL -- Tasha Guffey, 19, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at her residence.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, March 27, from Double Springs Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Rainsville Memorial Park with Rainsville Funeral Home directing.
Joe Wimberley
STEVENSON -- Joe Raymond Wimberley, 67 of Oak Ridge, Tenn., formerly of Stevenson, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville.
The funeral will be today at 4 p.m. CDT at Rudder Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Wimberley Cemetery in Stevenson.
