HAMILTON COUNTY

Betty Casey

Betty Casey, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, in a local healthcare facility.

Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

James Clark

James Andrew Clark, 38, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, in a local healthcare facility.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 25, 2008, in Ruth Cofer Cemetery with Dr. John Barber of Brainerd Hills Baptist Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the funeral home to help cover funeral expenses.

Arrangements by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 747 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131,

www.javerybryan.com.

Carrie Dick

Carrie Michelle Dick, 25, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at a local hospital.

Carrie was born in Dallas, Texas, to Tom and Emily Dick, was a 2001 graduate of Ooltewah High School, and attended Chattanooga State College.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Adrian J. Dick and Warren H. Fitzgibbon; uncle, Michael Fitzgibbon; and soul-mate, Thomas Alex Wray, formerly of Signal Mountain.

Survivors include her parents; sister, Erin Elizabeth Riccardo and husband, Liam, of Tacoma, Wash.; and grandmothers, Jeanne M. Dick and Corinne Fitzgibbon.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Brainerd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennie Humphreys and the Rev. Genevieve DeHoog officiating.

A private burial will follow at a later date.

Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

Anita Edwards

Anita Rochelle Edwards, 43, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in a local hospital.

Funeral noon today in the chapel with Pastor Jesse Broadnax officiating.

Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

Bill Grant

William E. "Bill" Grant, 66, of Hixson, left this world to go home with our Lord on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at his home.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Frank Evans officiating.

Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy.

Betty Jo Green

Betty Jo Green, 105, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008.

She had been active in Gideons International Women's Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Clyde Green.

Survivors include her daughter, Anne Warren, of San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren, Lori Varga and her husband, Steve, of Carlsbad, Calif., Stephen Warren and his wife, Tara, of Ringgold, Ga., and David Warren and his wife, Shannon, of San Diego, Calif.; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Stephen Warren, David Warren and Chuck Zeiser officiating.

Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery in McMinnville, Tenn.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International Women's Auxiliary.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

The family will receive friends from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Winnie Hartman

Winnie Hartman, 89, of Chattanooga, was welcomed into eternity Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, by her parents, Tom and Alma Stallings, loving husband, Eugene W. Hartman; son, Tommy Hartman; granddaughter, Lisa Harper; sisters, Gertrude Keith and Gladys Callahan; and brother, Orville Stallings.

A native of Rosalie, Ala., Mrs. Hartman was a member of Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and John Ferguson, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Sharon and Brandy Harper, Tom Hartman and Dianna Towery, all of Chattanooga, Eugene M. Hartman, Mississippi, and Susie Hay, of Arkansas; sister, Addie Lee Wilkes; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Donald Ray Wilkes and the Rev. Mike Benefield officiating.

Burial will follow in Fuller Cemetery, Ider, Ala.

Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share thoughts and memories.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Chuck Kaylor

Charles Eugene "Chuck" Kaylor, 48, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in a local hospital.

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Annette Mosley

Annette Steward Mosley, 62, ofÄ Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.

She was a longtime employee of Five Star Food Services and Chattanooga State Community College.

She was the daughter of the late Jessie and Thelma Lane Steward.

She was preceded in death by birth mother, Elizabeth Lane McDonald; and husband, Willie C. Mosley.

Survivors: son, Stephen L. Steward; devoted and loyal cousins, Barbara Sheppard, Charles Roberts, Marilyn Jackson, Willie Lane and Charles McKenzie.

Preceding Annette, beloved and most dearest friend; the late Barbara Ann Beaman.

Services at noon Wednesday Nov. 26, 2008, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Freeman, officiating and the Rev. John D. Smith, eulogist.

Interment at Johnson Cemetery. The body may be viewed after 2 p.m. today.

John Ragland

John Ragland, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008.

He was born in Cookeville, Tenn., son of the late Carmel and Clara Flatt Ragland. He taught Dale Carnegie Courses at Mckenzie Business College and retired after 38 years from Haverty Furniture in the sales department with 20 years as top salesman. He was associated with Chattanooga Funeral Home for 30 years.

Johnnie was an avid golfer and a member of Valleybrook Golf and Country Club, having won the Tennessee Tech Golf Scramble. He was also an avid bowler, having bowled two 300 games.

He was a member of Brainerd Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jim Ragland; a sister, Pauline Cowan; and two brothers, Hubert and James Ragland.

Survivors are his wife of 49 years, Martha B. Ragland; his daughter, Sue Ragland (James) Barron, of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Greg (Lynn) Hollingsworth, Chris Ragland, Brad Ragland and Debra (Jim) Hopkins; three great-grandchildren, Matt Hollingsworth, Sam Hollingsworth and Emily Hollingsworth; three sisters, Clara McDonald and Bobbie Wheeler, both of Cookeville, and Jo Hastings, of Grosse Point, Mich.; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Minister Bruce Wooley and the Rev. Wayland Stewart officiating.

Entombment will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. today and from 11:30-1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and Addison Musick. Members of Valleybrook Golf and Country Club and employees of Chattanooga Funeral Home will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P. O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416, or Martin Boyd Christian Home, 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Share your thoughts and memories on line at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist.

Henry Shibley Sr.

Henry Lee Shibley Sr., 86, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at his residence.

He was a WWII Army veteran and retired from Dupont.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl O. Shibley; sons, Henry L. Shibley, Jr. and David O. Shibley; grandchildren, Ugandra Shibley and Jeffery Shibley.

Survivors: son, Tyrone Shibley; daughters, Sharon Page, Edna (Raymond) Moore, Debbie (John) Tucker and Monica (Reginald) Taylor; daughter-in-law, Regina Shibley, all of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Amelia "Vickie" Robinson, of Bakewell, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.

Funeral at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Brother John Earl Tucker officiating.

Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The body will lie-in-state after noon today at the funeral home.

William Striebinger

William Earl Striebinger, of Lookout Mountain, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.

He was born in Chattanooga on April 8, 1920. His parents were the late Earl W. and Billie Lawson Striebinger.

He attended public schools in Chattanooga, Atlanta and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He attended the University of Chattanooga prior to service in the U.S. Army. As an anti-aircraft battery commander, he served in Iceland, England, France and Belgium.

After the war he was employed by Pioneer Bank for several years and resigned to establish Motor Contract Corporation, an automobile finance company which he owned and operated until his retirement.

He was well-known on the mountain for his love of animals and for many years would be seen walking the neighborhood with pockets full of dog treats for "man's best friends". He was a great story teller and would share his stories with anyone who would listen. He was a generous and compassionate man and will be missed by his wife of 61 years, Frances Wilcox Striebinger who survives him.

He is survived by his son, William Gray (Rossella) Shultz; granddaughters, Eden and Francesca Shultz, all of St. Cloud, Fla. He also is survived by his daughter, Helene Striebinger Reisman, of Chattanooga, granddaughter, Wendy Reisman (David) Barrueta and their children, Michael and Lawson Barrueta, of Signal Mountain; and grandson, William Michael (Natalie) Reisman and their son, Jackson Reisman, Atlanta.

A private service will be held.

The family will receive friends at Church of the Good Shepherd, 211 Franklin Road, Lookout Mountain, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

Nora Townsend

Nora Elizabeth Belcher Townsend, 97, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in a local health care facility.

She was born in Viola, Tenn., the only daughter of Robert Franklin and Maude Winton Belcher.

In her teens, her family moved to Chattanooga. She was a graduate of Chattanooga High School and McKenzie Business College. She was employed by the Tennessee Department of Employment Security and was retired from U.S. Pipe & Foundry where she served as the director of personnel.

She was a faithful, longtime member of Brainerd United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Townsend was the widow of Henry J. Townsend and was preceded in death by her two brothers, Charles Robert Belcher and Horace Winton Belcher.

She is survived by three nephews, Dr. Charles Belcher and Richard Belcher, of Hixson, Norman Macleod, of Needham, Mass.; and one niece, Judy Macleod Folger, of Ellsworth, Maine. Also, surviving are six great-nephews and three great-nieces.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 25, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Genevieve DeHoog officiating.

Interment is in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37415.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Lucille Westbrook

Laura Lucille Westbrook, 76, of Chattanooga, formerly of Metairie, La., died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jasper Westbrook Jr. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her daughter, Laura Lee Westbrook; and their grandsons, Eric Westbrook Martin and Dillon Tucker Martin.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attention: Memorial Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.

TENNESSEE

Jack Allison

WINCHESTER -- Jack Kelso Allison, 74, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at home from cancer.

Born Oct. 19, 1934 in Chattanooga, to the late James Cecil and Peggy Allison, he is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ann Wiley Allison. A mechanical engineer, Jack graduated from Auburn University in 1956. Recognized for his expertise and leadership capabilities throughout his career, Jack retired from Sverdrup Technology as vice president in charge of Wind Tunnel Facility Design in 1996. Jack was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, serving in various positions in the local and state chapter and was elected president of the Tennessee chapter. In recognition for his lifelong service to the profession, he was honored to be inducted as a Fellow into the National Society of Professional Engineers.

Jack is survived by daughters, Terri (Earl) Donaldson, of Hendersonville, Tenn., Laura (Mark) Sensmeier, of Prescott Ariz., and Jane (Richard) Kight, of Stone Mountain, Ga.; grandchildren, Maggie and Lucy Donaldson, Steven, Reagan and Wesley Sensmeier and Olivia Kight; sister, Mary (Burchard) Jones; and brothers, James (Pat) Allison and Donald (Eleanor) Allison.

Jack was a member of Winchester First United Methodist Church. He lived the life of a silent and humble servant and embraced the following scripture: Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. I Peter 4:10. His goal was to encourage others to serve as Jesus served.

A service to celebrate Jack's life will be Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Winchester First United Methodist Church.

If you wish to honor Jack Allison, make a gift to Winchester First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box, Winchester, TN 37398; or St. Andrew Award, Tennessee Conference Fund, Nashville Area United Methodist Foundation, 304 S. Perimeter Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 designated to the Jack Allison Memorial Fund; or Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation, 110 East Lauderdale St., Tullahoma, TN 37388.

Stephen Landers

ATHENS -- Stephen Edwards Landers, 40, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at his home.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Private funeral services following.

Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

William Pankey

JASPER -- William Sanford Pankey, 53, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008.

Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Thomas Prosser III

ETOWAH -- Thomas Prosser III, 24, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at his residence.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the South Chapel, with visitation from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.

Bordwine Funeral Home, of Etowah, in charge of arrangements.

Peggy Reynolds

ETOWAH -- Peggy Reynolds, 64, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

Service will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 25, in the South Chapel, with visitation 1-2 p.m. prior.

Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery.

Bordwine Funeral Home, of Etowah, in charge of arrangements.

Alton Smith

ATHENS -- Alton L. Smith died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.

He was retired from Tennessee Wesleyan College Math Department.

Services 7 p.m. today at Jerry Smith Funeral Home, Athens.

Visitation 5-7 p.m. today.

Committal at Highland Cemetery in Sparta, Tenn. at 1 p.m. CST Wednesday.

Roy Thomas

BURNS -- Roy Thomas, 83, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, surrounded by his loving family, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tenn.

Mr. Thomas was born in Cherry Log in Fannin County, Ga. He graduated from the University of Chattanooga and was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1983 after 31 years of service as a traffic engineer with BellSouth. His hobbies included golf, woodworking and farming.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Thomas and Ethel Weeks Tinsley; and brothers, Ralph and Clifton Thomas.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine Smith Thomas; son, Glenn (Louann) Thomas, Sparta; daughters, Linda (John) Kruckeberg, Williamsport, and Betty Sorrell, Sparta; 10 grandchildren, Andy (Tammy), Thomas, Kellie (Dan) Lovegrove, Laura Thomas, Jessica Kruckeberg, Virginia Kruckeberg, Johnny Kruckeberg, Joe Kruckeberg, Chad (Kellie) Sorrell, Justin Sorrell, Kayce Sorrell; two great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Martin and Allison Thomas. He also is survived by two nieces, Sherry (Richard) Bonnington and Brenda (Rick) Harris; and two nephews, Carlton and Lanny Thomas.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. EST Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heiter International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to view memorial tribute and share condolences.

The family will receive friends after noon EST Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

GEORGIA

Deborah Davis

RINGGOLD -- Deborah Darlene Sampley Davis, 54, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at a local hospital.

A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, she was a former employee of Hutcheson Medical Center and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe. Deborah was a Mary Kay cosmetics sales person and a very devoted and loving wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Sampley.

She is survived by her husband, James "Jeff" Davis, of Ringgold; mother, Peggy Williams Sampley Hughes, of Ringgold; eight children, Matt Davis, of Ball Ground, Ga., Shelly Bessell, of Daytona Beach, Fla., Missy Davis, Becky Davis, Jonathan Davis, Mary Beth Davis, Kelsey Davis and Jacob Davis, all of Ringgold; sister, Donna Woods of Chattanooga; two brothers, Doug Sampley and Jeffrey Sampley, both of Fort Oglethorpe; three stepbrothers, Randy Hughes, Gary Hughes and Darrell Hughes, all of Georgia; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held noon Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jim Landrum officiating.

Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

The family will receive friends today from 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Victory Missions of the America's Inc. P.O. Box 14444, Fort Worth, TX 76117.

An on-line register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Robert Dunn

ROSSVILLE -- Retired USAF Maj. Robert L. Dunn, 90, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.

A veteran of three of the armed forces -- Navy, Army and Air Force -- his first military hitch was with the U.S. Navy from 1936-1940. The day following Pearl Harbor, he volunteered as a U.S. Army Air Corps flying cadet. Maj. Dunn won a commission in 1942 after graduating from the Army Signal Corps School at Fort Monmouth, N.J. He served in the Southwest Pacific during World War II and wore a Silver Star and Bronze Star on his Southwest Pacific Campaign Ribbon. At the beginning of the Korean War, he again volunteered to serve his country. Other over-seas assignments included the United Kingdom and the Azore Islands.

Following his retirement from the armed forces in 1963, Maj. Dunn was active in the Rossville Exchange Club, having served in all offices of the club. On several occasions, he was named Exchangite of the Year. While serving as district director of the Exchange Clubs of Georgia, he was the recipient of the Outstanding District Directors Award. Mr Dunn was very active in the Alhambra Shrine Temple, serving as captain of the marching patrol for three years and he organized and founded the Alhambra Temple Legion of Honor. He received the Alhambras Certificate of Merit and the Alhambra Temples' Merit Award.

He was also a life underwriter representing several major companies and held memberships with several organizations including life member of the Retired Officers Association, charter member of Local Chapter of Retired Officers Association, life member of Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 95, emeritus member of Rossville Masonic Lodge 397 F&AM, Charles Martel Commandery 29, Royal Arch Mason Rossville 149 & Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Valley of Chattanooga. He was a lifelong member of Rossville First Baptist Church and the Niskern Sunday School class.

Preceded in death by his wife, Katherine P. Dunn.

Survivors include sister, Blanche Johnson, Chattanooga; niece Paula Donna Swafford, Ringgold; and nephew, Robert Dennis Weaver, Asheville, N.C.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Keith McLeod officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Niskern Sunday School class and Legion of Honor of Alhambra Temple.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Rossville, 100 Spring St., Rossville, GA 30741 or Alhambra Shrine Crippled Children's Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to view memorial tribute and share condolences.

Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Linda Hooper

CHICKAMAUGA -- Linda Renee Duncan Hooper, 51, departed this life Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her father, Guy Clifton Duncan, and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff Hooper and Mitchell Hooper, both of Georgetown, Tenn.; stepfather and mother, Robert and Mary Doss, of Rome, Ga.; siblings, Johnny Duncan, of Rome, Ga., Debbie Orr, of Ringgold, Annette McMurray, of Chattanooga; granddaughters, Stacie and Leeann Hooper; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in the chapel with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating.

Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today and prior to the service Wednesday.

Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Lucille Jenkins

COLUMBUS -- Lucille Jenkins, 68, of Columbus, formerly of Rainsville, Ala., died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 26, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in New Canaan Cemetery.

David Willis

RINGGOLD -- David Edward Willis, 64, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at his residence.

Mr. Willis retired after 30 years of service as a U.S. Navy Master Chief Store Keeper. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran and a lifelong member of the VFW. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Willis, Ringgold; sons, Michael (Kim) Willis, Kennesaw, Henry (Lisa) Willis, Calhoun, and Gregory Willis, Ringgold; daughter, Glenda Willis, Ringgold; sister, Brenda Hunt, Adamsville, Tenn.; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held noon Wednesday, in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Jessie Wray

TRENTON -- Jesse Alfred Wray, 89, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008.

He was a retired senior citizens bus driver for Dade County, Ga., and was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Minnie Wray, Trenton; daughters, Juanita Claywell and Elene Parnell; son, Vernard Wray; sister, Joey Hoots, all of Kentucky; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Trenton chapel.

Interment will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.

Visitation 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesday.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

ALABAMA

J.W. Chisenhall

FORT PAYNE -- J.W. "Slick" Chisenhall, 85, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2008.

Survivors include wife, Hazel Chisenhall; sons, John E., Bobby and Carl Chisenhall; daughter, Margaret Chisenhall; sister, Kathleen Hill.

Services will be 11 a.m. CST today at Burt Funeral Chapel.

Burial in Walnut Grove.

Ray Jolley

DAWSON -- Ray Jolley, 79, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 26, from Highway Church of God with burial in adjoining cemetery.

Family will receive friends today from noon until 8 p.m.

Arrangements by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.

Betty Moses

FYFFE -- Betty Sue Hicks Moses, 69, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at DeKalb Regional Hospital.

Funeral service will be 4 p.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 26, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Burial in Trinity Cemetery.

Visitation 9 a.m.-9 p.m. CST today at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.

Nellie Whitmire

FYFFE -- Nellie Faye Boggs Whitmire, 77, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at her residence.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. CST Wednesday from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Entombment at New Home Church Cemetery.

Family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. CST today at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.