HAMILTON COUNTY
Rosanna Austin
Rosanna Woolsey Austin, 89, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at her home.
Mrs. Austin was born in Corsicana, Texas, and lived in Chattanooga for 65 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Austin; son, Cardinal Woolsey Jr.; and brother, Otis Rector. She retired from East Brainerd Elementary School after a 30-year teaching career. She was a lifetime member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She adored her grandchildren and was thankful and blessed that her grandson, Capt. Matthew Woolsey, had just returned from a 15-month deployment from Iraq and she got to meet her great-granddaughter, Grace.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at Carestone Assisted Living facility where she lived for the past three years. She was a faithful fan of the Atlanta Braves and Lady Vols basketball and was the most knowledgeable sports fan for her age.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Pat (Jane) Woolsey, Franklin, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Laura Yann, Matthew (Katherine) Woolsey and Chris Woolsey; great-granddaughter, Grace Woolsey.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Mrs. Woolsey will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 p.m.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences.
The family will receive friendsfrom 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Mary Anne Brown
Mary Anne Brown, former resident of Lookout Mountain, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Good Shepherd Home in Allentown, Pa.
Arrangements will be announced by Wann Funeral Home.
Chloe Curtin
Chloe Peavyhouse Curtin, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at her home.
She was born on April 2, 1931, in Rhea County, Tenn., to the late Hugh Peavyhouse and Lona Webb Peavyhouse. Mrs. Curtin was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Curtin Sr.; brother, Ray Marion Peavyhouse; sister, Nila Kay Peavyhouse; and great-grandson, Luke Lee Curtin.
She is survived by two sons, Fred A. Curtin Jr. and wife, Betty, of Statesville, N.C., and Thomas A. Curtin, of Soddy-Daisy; two daughters, Judy Sanders and husband, Robert, of Statesville, N.C., and Renee Speece and husband, Pat, of Statesville, N.C.; brother, Charles Edwin Peavyhouse and wife, Eula Mae, of Hixson; sister, Margurite Millican and husband, Mel, of Dalton, along with nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Donnie Dingus officiating.
Burial will follow at Spring City Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Joseph Davis
Joseph E. Davis, 58, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2008, at a local health care facility.
The family has received personal and professonal service fxom Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Rena Gaither
Rena H. Gaither passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was 94, born in Boaz, Ala., on Aug. 20, 1914.
A 50-year resident of North Chattanooga, she was a charter member of First Calvary Baptist church on Bell Avenue. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Mary and Martha’s Personal Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Mae and Henry Nolan Hodnett; her husband, James Oran Gaither; son, Otis Gaither; two grandchildren; brothers, Bruce Hodnett, Dorris Hodnett, Clyde Bishop; and sister, Jewell Hodnett Cooper.
Survivors include her son, James Waymon Gaither and his wife, Sue Gaither; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. James Evans officiating.
Burial will be at New Home Baptist Church in Pisgah, Ala. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. CDT with the Rev. Christopher Gaither officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 Bell Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Cora Heathington
Cora Heathington, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at her residence.
Cora was born Cora Smith, third daughter to Harrison and Gussie Barnhill Smith in Middle Tennessee where she led a full and happy life with her other three sisters and one brother. After completing her formal education, Cora lived in several cities throughout the United States, but she was never far from her closest sister, Earlene. Cora married several times. Cora and her husband, J.W. Heathington, lived in Chicago for many years and upon retirement returned to Tennessee to live out their golden years together. Always a faithful and an active member of God’s fellowship, she was on the Mother’s Board of Shepherd’s Voice Christian Fellowship Church until she took her last breath on earth. Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters and one brother.
She leaves two nieces, Freddie O. Greer, of Denver, Colo., Blanche Williamson, of Milan, Tenn.; three nephews, J. Douglass Vaughn-Harris, of Denver, Roosevelt Kilpatrick Jr., of New York and Labron Johnson, of Chattanooga; several other relatives; devoted friend, Marilyn Benning, and many others.
Funeral: at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shepherd’s Voice C.F. Church with Pastor Cedric Henson officiating.
Burial: at 10 a.m. Monday in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state today after noon at Taylor Funeral Home.
Walter Henry
Walter Lee Henry, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Roy Hufstetler
H. Roy Hufstetler, 81 of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Dessie Mae Hufstetler; brother, Richard; and sister Ruby Hufstetler.
Mr. Hufstetler joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged having served from 1947 to 1950. Mr Hufstetler worked at DuPont before joining the Tennessee National Guard having served for 12 years. Following his time with the Guard, he joined the Army Reserve and served for 20 years. He continued to work with Civil Service until his retirement in 1987.
Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Melba Mitchell Hufstetler; daughter, Jerry (Jim) McLaughen, Chattanooga; son, Mitch (Throndia) Hufstetler, Chattanooga; brothers, Raymond Hufstetler, Cedar Bluff, Ala., Roland Hufstetler, Chattanooga; sister, Helen (Thomas) Rowan, Morrow, Ga.; grandchildren, Hunter (Chara) McLaughen, Heath (Jane) McLaughen, Brandon (Natasha) Hufstetler, Claire Hufstetler; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Cooper McLaughen; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel.
Interment to follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences.
Memorial donations can be made to; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Maggie Mabe
Margaret Marie “Maggie” Mabe, 62, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Maude Hembree; and husband, William E. Mabe Sr.
She is survived by her children, William E. Mabe Jr. and wife, Martha, Rossville, Robert H. Mabe and wife, Helen, Stevenson, Ala., Martha Airks and husband, Anthony, Flat Rock, Ala.; brothers, Bobby Hembree, Glen Hembree; sisters, Nancy Evans, Wanda Carmack; grandchildren, Barbara Mabe, George Mabe, Russell Mabe, DeWayne Airks, Mitchell Mabe; great-grandchildren, Audrey Brundage, Andrew Mabe, Christopher Bryson and Autumn Mabe.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dennis Newman officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences.
The family will receive friends noon-8 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Staley McPeak
Staley Lee McPeak, 70, of Chattanooga passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at his residence.
He was known for his love of singing, gardening, fishing and woodworking.
Mr. McPeak was a graduate of Hiawassee College, Tennessee Wesleyan College, and received a master’s degree from The University of Chattanooga. He was retired from the Hamilton County Department of Education following a career of teaching at both Lookout Valley Middle School and Ooltewah Middle School and as an administrator in the Central Office. He also taught at UTC. He spent 45 years with the Hamilton County Rescue Squad, worked 11 years at the Chattanooga Nature Center and served as its director, and was proud of his involvement with the restoration of the Wurlitzer organ at the Tivoli Theatre. His church family at St. Elmo United Methodist Church was of utmost importance to him. He was an integral part of the choir and served as Sunday school superintendent.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Jesse and Gladys McPeak; and sister, Gail Manuel.
He is survived by wife, Phyllis; son, Bob (Anna) McPeak; step-children, Todd Moreland, Keith Moreland, Sherri Kent and Lisa Tallent; grandchildren, Jacob and Emily McPeak; step-grandchildren, Ryan, Alexandra, and Jack Moreland, Madison and Mason Kent, and Gaines, Sydnee and Delaney Tallent; his first wife, Patricia McPeak; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at St. Elmo United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Dowell and the Rev. Bruce Spangler officiating.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the general fund at St. Elmo UMC, 4626 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37409.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chatttanooga.
Jim Penley
Jim “Big Jim” Penley slipped into Heaven Thursday morning, Sept. 25, 2008, at his farm in Owl Hollow, Tenn.
There was no great illness, he just wore out. “Hoss” was born on the family farm on the bluffs of Lookout Mountain where the Fairyland Club is now located on Sept. 4, 1918. His father, Ernest Austin Penley, was accidentally killed in 1923 at his job on the Incline, so James was raised by his mother, Nora McCallie Penley, and his Grand Papa, Ed McCallie, with his brother, Tom, and his sisters, Mary Emma, Martha and Eleanor.
Jim’s renowned work ethic kicked in at an early age and he began working as a child carrying water to the workmen building the Castle in the Clouds, as a golf caddie, and delivering newspapers with his Airedale, Zac. Later he worked at Humphrey’s service station at the foot of the mountain where he met his bride of 41 years, Frances Parker Penley. During the 1940s he enlisted in the Army and after service joined the Tennessee Highway Patrol as a motorcycle officer.
On his Harley he escorted the likes of Al Capone and FDR when he dedicated the Chickamauga Dam.
In the late 1940s, Jim and Frances began their family and their service station businesses in East Ridge. They also began designing and building homes throughout the Hamilton County area.
They cherished their children James William Penley Jr. (and sweet wife, Suzette), Janice Penley Keene and Phyllis Penley Owens (and her sweet husband, Mike) as well as their grandchildren, James William Penley III and Melissa, John Penley and Sue Ellen, Catherine Penley Bellew and Cane, William Josh Wilson and Michelle, Courtney Keene and Christopher Keene. Also, much loved great-grandsons. James William Penley IV, Parker Houston Wilson and new baby, Harris Penley.
Big Jim served his community in many ways— as Hamilton County Election Commissioner, county councilman and avid Democrat and Mason. He was a member of Ooltewah Baptist Church.
He loved golfing and shot his age at 72. He loved God and His green earth and all its creatures (except for squirrels, which he considered big rats) and the view he got of it all from his old red tractor.
He will be greatly missed, but we know that love is stronger than death and will keep in mind his last written words that he will “see us all in Heaven”!
He loved flowers, but in lieu of them, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on East Brainerd Road from 2-5 p.m. Sunday and a graveside service will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Monday following the procession from the funeral home at 11 a.m.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Patti Phelps
Patti Jean King Phelps, 47, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, September 18, 2008.
Survivors include two daughters, Christina Lou Bell and Nicole Marie Phelps; two sons, David A. Phelps Jr. and Dustin Ryan Phelps; sister, Penny J. Miles; and former husband, Davis A. Phelps Sr.
A visitation and memorial service will be conducted in Dividing Ridge Church of God, 9400 Hixson Pike from 5-7 p.m. today, Sept. 27.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Cleveland Price Sr.
Cleveland Vann Price Sr., 66, of East Ridge went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.
He was a member and deacon of Greenslake Road Church of Christ. Mr. Price was a veteran of the National Guard and the U.S. Army with 25 years of service. He was a graduate of Cleveland State College with a degree in criminal justice. He was retired from Red Bank Police Department after 16 years of service and was in law enforcement for a total of 35 years. He was a member of the FOP and PBA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Geneva Price; and his grandparents, Furean and Maude Livery.
Survivors include his wife, Nell Price; daughters, Deborah Lindsay and son-in-law, Barry, of Rossville, Tammy Price and son-in-law, Marty Mullis, of East Ridge; son, Cleveland Van Price, II and daughter-in-law, Melissa Price, of Dayton, Tenn.; grandchildren, Melissa Brackett, of East Ridge, Hunter Price and Tyler Walden, of Dayton, Tenn.; one brother, Larry E. Spruell and wife, Sue, of Panama City, Fla.; one sister, Brenda Ann Smith and husband, Hinkle, of Minor, Ala.; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Lexie.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenslake Road Church of Christ with Minister Jim Lewis and Sheriff Jim Hammond officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Red Bank Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and East Ridge Police Department.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends from noon–8 p.m. Sunday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist and from 10–11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Stephen Scott
Stephen Kyle Scott, 46, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.
Stephen was a graduate of Central High School and was employed by Carestone Assisted Living.
Stephen was a very kind hearted, loving person. A very caring individual and he will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Stephen was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gladys Grishom; and grandfather, Arnold Grishom, both of Birchwood, Tenn.; grandmother, Jacqueline Scott; and grandfather, R.C. Scott, of Chattanooga.
Survivors include his mother, Jeanne Scott and father, John Scott, of Harrison; brother, John Scott Jr.; sister, Barbara “Sissy” Scott, both from Harrison; niece, Alison Scott; uncle, Larry Grishom; aunt, Louise Grishom, of Ooltewah; uncle, Gary Smith and aunt, Colleen Smith, of East Brainerd.
Stephen will be laid to rest at Forest Hills Cemetery today, Sept. 27, 2008.
The family will be having a private graveside service and will not be having visitation. The graveside service will be officiated by Pastor Tom Hancock.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harrison United Methodist Church, Highway 58, Harrison, TN 37341.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Alfred Smith Sr.
Alfred T. Smith Sr., 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in a local healthcare facility.
He was a member of Grace Baptist Tabernacle and was retired from the Mueller Co.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lue (Smith) Perkins; father, Benford Jarmon; dear aunt, Jessie (Smith) Ballard.
Survivors include his wife, Murlean Smith; sons, Alfred T. (Linda) Smith Jr., Joseph D. Smith, Donald Smith, Ronald (Pearl) Smith, Cornelius (Christine) Smith; daughters, Bobby Jean (Willie) Robinson and Mary L. Smith; 34 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lutena Lewis and Ardella Smith; one brother-cousin; three sister-cousins; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Tabernacle with Pastors John Geeter and Marshall Robinson officiating.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state today after 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Roy Stewart
Roy Stewart, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Stewart.
Survivors include his four children, Jenny Miller, of Chattanooga, Jane Struve, of Primghar, Iowa, Betty Gaffney, of Brandon, Fla., and Roy Stewart Jr., of Brainerd, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Florence Johnson, of Central City, Ky.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
TENNESSEE
Mary Sue Branham
TEN MILE — Mary Sue Branham, 68, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Roane Medical Center.
Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Burial in Luminary Cemetery, Roane County.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Earl Brown
TEN MILE — Earl Samuel Brown, 70, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at his son’s residence.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. today at Decatur Cemetery.
Visitation 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home Athens.
William Cox
SEQUATCHIE — William Paul Cox, 86, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in a Chattanooga hospital.
He was born April 30, 1922. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by three infant brothers, sisters, Gracie Layne and Hester Bean; his parents, William Hardy “Hard” and Annie Bell Shrum Cox; sons, William Lannie and Paul Edward Cox; two granddaughters, Laura Murdock and Meredith Cox; and a stepson.
Mr. Cox worked in the coal mines for 25 years and retired from General Motors in Detroit, Mich.
Survivors include his wife, Leota Philpott Cox, Sequatchie; a daughter, Sandra (Robert) Harris, Jasper, Tenn.; sons, Jimmy (Hope) Cox, Altamont, Jeff Cox, Coalmont, Tenn., Hardy Cox, Jasper, Tenn., Joe Cox, Whitwell, Tenn., Chris (Jeania) Cox, Whitwell; sisters, Ruth Matthis, Ringgold, Ga., and Marie Meeks, Tracy City, Tenn.; four stepchildren; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Charles O. Ross, Bishop Larry Turner and the Rev. Arron Britt officiating.
Burial will be in the Cox Family Cemetery, Sequatchie, Tenn.
The family is receiving friends at Foster and Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tenn., (931)592-3691.
Helen Hardy
SPRING CITY — Helen Rose Hardy, 58, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.
Survivors include her husband, Noel Hardy; daughter, Lynn Evans; grandson, Donovan Evans; and several brothers and sisters.
There will be no services or visitation.
Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, is in charge of arrangements.
Colleen Massengill
DAYTON — Colleen Theresa Morgan Massengill, 73, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Rhea County Nursing Home.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. She could cook, bake, sew, crochet and grew beautiful flowers and cactus. She loved to take pictures and had many picture albums for everyone to look at. She was a member of Graysville Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband, Jimmy Massengill Sr.; parents, Clyde and Alice Petrie Morgan; sister, Juvernia Shadwick; daughter, Jenny Sizemore; granddaughter, Christina Nichole Tapley.
Survivors: four sons, Jim (Terri) Massengill, Buster (Sofia) Shadwick, Tony Shadwick, all of Graysville, Wendell (Polly) Massengill, Dayton; four daughters, Nita (Lloyd) Dodson, Cindy (Cliff) Carden, all of Graysville, Gwen (Tommy) Bryan, Chattanooga, Darlene (Del) Clark, Dayton; brother, Frank (Rose) Morgan, Oneida, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren, Brandon and David Dodson, Bonnie Gadd, Jimmy Massengill III, Bobby Tapley, Dawn Wilson, Becky Siever, Buster Shadwick Jr., Amanda and Amber Sizemore, Anthony Neal Shadwick, Teah, Caleb and Nathan Massengill, Lauren and Adam Clark; eight great-grandchildren, Landen and Levi Tapley, Isaac and Aaron Wilson, Cadillac and Caymen Siever, Junior and Jennifer Hernandez.
Funeral will be 6 p.m. Sunday at Graysville Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Ronald Neall.
Interment in Cove Cemetery.
Visitation 6-9 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.
Connie May
DAYTON — Connie Rose May, 59, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Grandview Medical Center.
She was an avid fan of wrestling and was a loving and wonderful mom. She had a kind and tender heart and she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was a member of Cove Chapel Church of God.
She was preceded in death by parents, Ollie and Bessie Gento Waller; brother, Eugene Waller.
Survivors include husband, Raymond May, Dayton; daughter, Regina Breedlove; son, Harold Edward Sneed, all of Dayton; three sisters, Katherine Ruth Wilson, Dunlap, Carol Mears, Graysville, Cathy Gento, Marshall, Mich.; five brothers, Samuel Waller Sr., Dayton, Lowell Waller, Dunlap, Jessee Waller, Dayton, Johnny and Frankie Gento, both of Marshall, Mich.; three grandchildren, Justin, Donald and Christopher McVay; three great-grandchildren, William, Leslie and Morgan Miller; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. William Smith Jr. officiating.
Burial in Cove Cemetery.
Visitation after 10 a.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.
James Quarles
CLEVELAND — James “Bud” Quarles, 82, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2008.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Collins Quarles; son, Terry Quarles; and daughter, Cathy Cannon.
Graveside services will 1 p.m. today, Sept. 27, at Pine Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Pauline Templeton
DECATUR — Pauline Dake Templeton, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept 26, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and caring compassionate member of the community. She was a school teacher, farmer, and operated Mom’s Country Kitchen in Decatur. She helped hold elections in the 4th District for more than 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Lona Monroe Dake; her husband, Jessie W. Templeton; son, Stanley Lee Templeton; brother, Robert C. Dake; and son-in-law, Jackie Hennessee.
She is survived by three sons and daughter-in-laws, Ronnie and Lori Templeton, Tommy and Tina Templeton, all of Decatur, David and Kim Templeton, of Cleveland, Tenn.; three daughters and two son-in-laws, Lois and Paul Brackin, of Florence, Ala., Pat Templeton, Whitney and Shane Watkins, all of Decatur, Tenn.; and special angel, Claudia Bivens of Decatur; four brothers and three sister-in-laws, Thomas F. and Christine Dake, of Decatur, James M. and Carolyn Dake, of Dayton, Tenn., Lafayette and Helen Dake, of Athens, Tenn., Kenneth G. Dake, of Decatur; sisters, Ruby Hanshaw, of Winter Haven, Fla., Bertha Dake, of Decatur, Lillie Mae Walker, of Cleveland, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren, Laura and John Smith, Jeff Hennessee, Brian and Jennifer Templeton, Amy and Brian Burchfield, Michael Ogle, Tiffany Templeton, Blake Templeton, Niki and David Hayes, Dustin Cranfield, Brandon Watkins, Chelby Harris, Coty Harris; six great-grandchildren, Taylor and Madison Smith, Ethan Templeton, Caleb Burchfield, Kinsley and Landon Hayes.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in the Bowers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Jordan and the Rev. Doug Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery with grandsons and Johnny Dake serving as pallbearers.
Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur Chapel, of Decatur, (423)334-3661.
Alvin Tudors
JASPER — William Alvin Tudors, 61, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in a Chattanooga hospital.
Alvin was an ironworker who was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed motorcycling and loved his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Wilson Tudors; two sons, Quinton (Stephanie) Tudors and Clinton “Pumpy” Tudors, all of Jasper; two brothers, Billy (Renea) Tuders, of Whiteside, Bobby (Jerry Lynn) Tuders, of South Pittsburg; grandchildren, Brittany Blevins, Hunter, Hayden, Mylee Tudors; great-grandchildren, Austin VanAllman, Ethan and Cayla Blevins; nieces, Rayln and Nikie Tuders, and Theresa Winters; nephews, Chris Tuders and Jeff Huff.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dan Walker and Brother Charlie Campbell officiating.
Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alvin’s memory at People’s State Bank.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Sunday until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, (423)942-9500.
Jerry Woodward
GRAYSVILLE — Jerry “Jake” Wilford Woodward, 63, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Kindred Hospital.
He moved from Aurora, Colo., to Rhea County eight years ago and was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He was preceded in death by parents, Wilford Jerry and Marion B. Woodward; sister, Marilyn Wood; brother, Richard Woodward.
Survivors: two daughters, Kristine (Michael) Qualls, Kimberly (Dave) Hutchison; two sons, Patrick Woodward, Jerry W. Woodward; two brothers, Franklin (Rosemary) Woodward, Thomas (Lydia) Woodward; five sisters, Jacquelin Barnard, Patricia (Harold) Nail, Vereda (Danny) Tinkham, Janet (Gerald) Earing, Georgia (Joe) Barnett; nine grandchildren, Anthony and Paul Woodward, Michael Hutchison, Brandi (Nate) Erdman, James Qualls, Sean (Paige) Woodward, Brian and Tyler Woodward, Katie Hutchison; four great-grandchildren, Angelina Hutchison, Mason and Mylie Erdman and Jaden Qualls; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Dayton.
GEORGIA
Clara Breeden
ROCK SPRING — Clara Bell Breeden, 91, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.
She was a member of La Crosse Baptist Church, La Crosse, Fla., and attended Peavine Baptist in Rock Spring.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Hague Breeden.
Survivors include her children, Charles Breeden, Ronald Breeden, and Kathy Beights, of Rock Spring; siblings, Reba Rogers, Retha Gann, Royce Chesser, and Earnest Chesser, all of Florida.
The family will be having a memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 4, 2008, at La Crosse Baptist Church, La Crosse, Fla.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Peggie Clarke
ROSSVILLE — Peggie Clarke, 76, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at her home after a long battle with her illnesses.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jack Ashton; and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Katherine Reed and Patricia Cash; siblings, Nancy Parker, Tom Harris and Pat Vincent; grandchildren, Tricia (Jeff) Kenney, Tamatha (Caleb) Womack, Tracy Reed, Matthew (Alissa) Cash and Joshua Cash; great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Jacob and Gabriel.
Her loving Spirit will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga at 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Randy Flowers
TUNNEL HILL — Randolf “Randy” Thomas Flowers, 63, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at his residence.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was self-employed and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Flowers.
He is survived by his mother, Pauline Bagley Flowers, of Winterhaven, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Sharon Flowers, of Ringgold, Ga.; two daughters and son-in-law, Gloria Ann Flowers, of Tunnel Hill, and Rose and Jay Mayo, of Cartersville, Ga.; fiancé, Claudia Ferguson, of Tunnel Hill; sister, Linda Stanley, of Winterhaven; brother, Billy Flowers, of Fort Oglethorpe; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Hullender officiating.
Interment will follow at Gordy Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday until funeral time at the funeral home.
An on-line register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Chester Large
ROSSVILLE — Chester Curtis Large, 93, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.
He was of Baptist faith and moved to North Georgia in 1957 from Fort Payne. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and six sisters; and grandchildren, Eric Strickland and Gabriel Harper.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Large, of Rossville; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra McKibben, of New Orleans, Peggy Hughes, of Rossville, and Martha (David) Strickland, of Chickamauga; sons, Richard and Gregg Large, of Rossville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in the Fort Oglethorpe chapel of Wilson Funeral Home.
Interment following in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Sept. 27, and 2- 6 p.m. Sunday, and prior to the service Monday.
Online guesbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
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Malcom Conkle
BRYANT — Malcolm Brice Conkle, 71, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.
He was a resident of Bryant for over 40 years, loved traveling and gardening. He attended Bryant Holiness Church.
Mr. Conkle was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Thelma Conkle; sisters, Burnell McAllister, and Gail Pearl.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Marie Conkle; daughter, Janet (Dean) Hodge of Flat Rock, Ala.; sisters, Venice May, and Geraldine Hunter, both of Newnan, Ga.; brother Dawlon Conkle, of Chickamauga, Ga.; granddaughter Rebecca Sutton; nieces and nephews; host of friends.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother David Higdon officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.
Visitation 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. today.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.
Billy Lindsey
FORT PAYNE — William C. “Billy” Lindsey, 41, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008.
Survivors include wife, Tina Lindsey; children William Derick Lindsey, Angela Michael Lindsey; grandson, Phinnie Lindsey.
Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Burt chapel.
Burial in Adamsburg Cemetery.
Visitation 5-9 p.m., CDT, today at Burt Funeral Home.
Angela Smith
SYLVANIA — Angela Renee Smith, 37, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.
Survivors: children, Christopher and Christina Abbate, Heather and Amber Edmonson; mother and stepfather, Joan and Dennis Twilley; brothers, Douglas, Jeffrey Smith.
Funeral: 4 p.m. Sunday at Burt Chapel.
Burial: Walker’s Cemetery.
Visitation: 4-8 p.m., CDT, today at Burt Funeral Home.
