HAMILTON COUNTY
Robert Anderson
Robert L. Anderson, 64, of East Ridge, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at his home.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Fredrick Bradford
Fredrick Bradford, 52, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Robert Brett
Robert David Brett, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009.
Robert was born in St. Augustine, Fla., of Carson L. Brett and Mary Evelyn Powers Brett. Following graduation from Miami Edison High School in 1945, in Miami, Fla., he served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II in the U.S. European occupation in Germany. After discharge from the military, he returned to Miami, Fla., and enrolled in the University of Miami Florida for two years, and subsequently in the University of Florida for one year. He returned to Miami and was employed in 1950 with the then Southern Bell Telephone Co. as a sales representative.
In 1953, he accepted a transfer to Nashville, as national Trademark Sales Representative for Tennessee. In 1956, Mr. Brett moved to Memphis, as survey engineer; in 1958, he became district commercial engineer for the Memphis, district.
In 1966, he was appointed division commercial engineer in Knoxville, with responsibility for Bell’s East Tennessee local area forecasts and market development activities.
In 1970, with the pending break-up of the Bell Telephone system, Mr. Brett’s Knoxville assignment was discontinued and he was transferred to the Nashville, headquarters group with responsibility for all local area forecasting groups throughout the state. In 1973, Mr. Brett accepted an assignment in Chattanooga, where he completed his career in 1985 with 35 years of service to the Bell Telephone companies.
Robert was active in several outside activities during his career. He was president of the Raleigh Bartlett Optimist Club in Memphis. He was a deacon in the Raleigh Bartlett Presbyterian Church in Memphis. He was president of the Rocky Hill Little League in Knoxville. He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at the University of Florida, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He also took extensive college extension courses at Memphis State University and at the University of Tennessee at Memphis.
Following retirement, he resided at two golf clubs; the first at Fairfield Glade, Tenn., and following this he moved to Royal Oaks Golf Club in Maryville, Tenn. He then returned to Chattanooga.
He loved playing the piano, reading of historical novels and war history, as well as pop music for the 1950s-70s period.
Survivors include four children, Kathi (David) Overton, of Hixson, Robert David (Darlene) Brett, of Dandridge, Tenn., Steven Lanier Brett, of Pikeville, Tenn., James Anthony (Janet) Brett, of Chattanooga; dearest best friend, Morenita B. Bautista; grandchildren, Brett Eubank, Jake Wes, Kaitlyn, Michael, Logan and Leighanna Brett; brother, Richard (Garthi), of Melbourne, Fla,; sister, Nancy (Nick) Ware, of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today, Feb. 15, at the North Chapel with Pastor Wayland Stewart officiating.
Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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, TN 37343.
Mary Brown
Mary L. Brown, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Fred Davis Jr.
Charles Frederick “Fred” Davis Jr. died at home on Monday evening, Feb. 9, 2009.
He was born in Columbia, S.C., on Oct. 25, 1942.
Fred was a graduate of Dreher High School and the University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C., where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. Upon graduation, Fred began his career at the National Aeronautic & Space Administration (NASA) in Houston, Texas. During his tenure with NASA, Fred designed the life-support mechanisms used by the astronauts during the Apollo Space Mission. He was most noted for designing the Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) support unit used by Ed White on his historic space walk. Many of his designs from this period are housed in public exhibits at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.
Fred continued his career in engineering after NASA, first with Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Baltimore, Md., where he designed nuclear components for submarines; then with Babcock & Wilcox in Lynchburg, Va., where he designed storage racks for spent nuclear fuel. In 1980, Fred returned to Westinghouse Electric Corp. where, until his death, he continued his work in Pensacola, Fla., and Chattanooga as a principal engineer in nuclear equipment engineering, earning quality achievement awards and U.S. patents for his nuclear component designs. But perhaps of all his professional contributions he will be most remembered by his “boys” and all who shared his final days at Westinghouse as a kind and patient mentor to emerging mechanical engineers.
Fred was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees), and enjoyed working with little league football and Indian Guides. He was an avid life-long learner and continued his educational pursuits in various fields; he took great joy in sharing knowledge with others, frequently working after hours teaching computer courses to fellow employees. His hobbies included wood carving, computer programming, DIY projects, but most of all being “Poppa” to Cullen and sharing the joyful afternoon outings they took to swim at the YMCA, play in the park and go “hippity-hop to the barber shop.”
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Frederick Davis Sr., and Carrie Elizabeth Goodale Davis, of Columbia, S.C.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon Martin Davis, of Hixson; his daughter, Melanie Davis Fewell, of Cleveland, Tenn.; his son, Mark Watson Davis and daughter-in-law, Alyssa Cason Davis, both of Atlanta; his beloved grandson, Cullen Keller Fewell, of Cleveland; his sister, Sandra Davis Moulton, of Gibsonville, N.C.; his brother, Robert Cary Davis, of Gibsonville, N.C.; an aunt and uncle, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Fred gave so much of himself. His impeccable moral character, generosity, kindness, optimism, gentle nature and sense of humor made him a great man. He saw each of us for who we hoped to be; we admired him for the man he was. A bright light has been extinguished. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed.
The service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Chattanooga Funeral Home in Hixson.
Interment at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Dion Bradford, Robert Chitty, John Cook, Christopher Hamilton, Patrick Kelly, Creed Taylor, Chunyun Wang and Walter Wojick.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America (ASA).
Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. today, Feb. 15.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
David Dicus
David E. Dicus, 89, died at his home Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
He was a retired shop teacher with the Chattanooga City School System and former tool design engineer with Boeing of Seattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. A.W. and Bertha Jane Quick Dicus; his brothers, Em Dicus, of Ohio, Jim Dicus, of California.
Mr. Dicus is survived by his wife, Evelyn Crawley Dicus; daughters, Phyllis Roberts, Rossville, JoNell Allen, Chattanooga; granddaughters, Selina Fuqua, Natalie Dodd, Billie Jo Noll; and great-grandchildren, David, Adam, Phillip Fuqua, Evan, Abigail Dodd, all of Ringgold, Ga.; nephews, Tom, Mike Dicus, of California; John Dicus; niece, Debbie Jones, of Ohio.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, East, with Jack James and John Dicus officiating.
Memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Rossville Church of Christ with music directed by Brian Cook.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrance to Rossville Church of Christ.
Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.
Derrick Evans
Derrick Lee Evans, 42, of East Ridge, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009.
Survivors include his mother, Juanita Evans, Hixson; son, Triston Evans, Fort Oglethorpe; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Carleen Evans, East Ridge; and brother, Tony Evans, Laurinburg, N.C.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in the Holy Family Hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Mike Nolan will conduct the memorial service at 1 p.m. in the Holy Family Hall.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Iris Fischer
Iris M. Fischer, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in an area hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fischer.
Mrs. Fischer is survived by her son, Jeff (Kendra) Fischer, of Lorena, Texas; daughters, Julie Hancock, of Temple, Texas and Holly (Michael) Christopher, of Chattanooga; sister, Carolyn Greer, of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, Brianna Fischer, Katherynn Fischer, Tanner Christopher and Charlie Christopher; two nieces and two nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Chattanooga. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at NHC Chattanooga and Hospice of Chattanooga.
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 & Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy.
Calvin Fox
Calvin Clark Fox, 75, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, after a long and debilitating illness.
He is finally at rest with the surety of a resurrection and eternal life with Christ.
Calvin was a member of Collegedale Community Seventh-day Adventist Church and served as their treasurer until his illness forced him to resign. He taught and was the principal for Seventh-day Adventist Schools in California, Tennessee, Georgia and Ohio. He taught locally at the Spalding Elementary School in Collegedale.
Calvin is survived by his wife, Frances; son, Bruce with wife, Zenaida; son, Edward with wife, Tina; son, Patrick who’s wife preceded Calvin in death; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
In his dedication to education, he donated his body as an anatomical gift to the UT Medical School.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at 5 p.m. at Collegedale Community Seventh-day Adventist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvin Fox Memorial Fund at the Collegedale Credit Union. Funds will be distributed to his favorite charities.
Sammy Harrison
Charles Samuel Harrison passed away at his home in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, after a six-month battle with brain cancer.
Mr. Harrison was born Sept. 28, 1937, in Rising Fawn, Ga., and attended Dade County High School. He served for 12 years with the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Samuel Harrison Jr.; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harrison.
Survivors are his wife and two children of Houston; also two daughters, Lisa (Chris) Ridley, and Lori (Mike) Simmons, all of Jasper, Tenn.; two sisters, Aileen (Rodney) Wilson, Ringgold, Ga., and Brenda (Terry) Wilson, Chattanooga; brother, Fred (Carol) Harrison, Chattanooga; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Harrison will be cremated and a private service will be held in Chattanooga.
Arrangements are announced by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.
Gonnon Hicks
Gonnon Wesley Hicks, 77, of East Ridge, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in a local hospital.
A longtime resident of Chattanooga, Mr. Hicks was a member of New Heights Baptist Church. He was an ordained deacon and was a Sunday school teacher for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ella Hicks; brother, Kenneth Hicks; and his loving wife of 47 years, Betty Hicks.
Survivors are his daughter, Connie (Billy) Williams, Rossville and Dana Hicks, Chattanooga; son, Ken (Linda) Hicks, Ringgold; three brothers, Harold Hicks, Chattanooga, Billy Hicks, Ooltewah and the Rev. Herschel Hicks, East Ridge; five grandchildren, Aaron, Grant, Justin and Zane Hicks and Casey Williams; great-grand-daughter, Savannah Williams.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel with the Rev. Walter Hare and the Rev. Herschel Hicks officiating.
Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, with grandson serving as pallbearers.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway Chapel.
Richard Howington
Richard Franklin Howington, 77, of Harrison, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in a local health care facility.
Mr. Howington was born in Calhoun, Ga., but had lived in the Chattanooga area most of his life. He was retired from Quaker Oats with 38 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Howington was of the Baptist faith and was a son of the late Fred and Louise Silvers Howington.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Pierce.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Howington; daughter, Teresa (John) Howe, Telluride, Colo.; two brothers, Winfred Howington, Leon Howington; sister, Sue Tingle, all of Harrison; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews and a favorite aunt.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Overby officiating. Mr. Howington will receive full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Life Care Center of Collegedale.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Rev. Richard Karr
The Rev. Richard Louis Karr, 70, went home to be with the Lord, whom he loved and served, on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.
He was born July 14, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, son of the late Sheldon Louis Karr of North Canton, Ohio, and Evelyn Yost Karr, of Canton, Ohio.
He resided in Chattanooga since 1994 and was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.
He retired from the Power Train Division of General Motors and was pastor emeritus of Northwest Baptist Church, Farmington Hills, Mich., where he was the pastor for 19 years.
In 1965, he was ordained to the gospel ministry by the Canton Baptist Temple, Canton, Ohio, and dedicated his life to serving the Lord through the church and the police chaplaincy ministry. He had a burden and love for law enforcement officers and was a life member of the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC). He had served on the board of directors of ICPC where he was certified as a senior chaplain and received the John A. Price Award for Excellency in Chaplaincy.
For 15 years he was the chaplain for the Farmington Hills, Mich., Police Department and was instrumental in starting police chaplain programs for many departments. His chaplain ministry also included the Oakland Police Academy, Auburn Hills, Mich., and the Michigan Police Chaplains Association.
After retiring in Chattanooga, he became the chaplain for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority and in 1995 was appointed chaplain for the Chattanooga Police Department. He touched many lives through his constant support and strong influence for his church congregation and law enforcement officers and their families.
He was certified in critical incident stress debriefing and was a member of Tri-State Critical Incident Stress Team. For many years, he was an instructor/volunteer for the American Red Cross.
He graduated from Lincoln High School, Canton, Ohio, and earned degrees from Temple Baptist Seminary (MABS), California Graduate School of Theology (MA), Temple Baptist Theological Seminary (BRE), Tennessee Temple University (BA), Tennessee Temple Bible School (Th.G.), and Washtenaw Community College (AA).
For over 38 years, he was a chaplain for Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force and held the rank of lieutenant colonel. He had served as chaplain for several squadrons and groups and filled the positions of director of professional development, deputy region chaplain and director of chaplain emergency services for the Great Lakes region.
He will always be remembered for the godly wisdom he shared with many, and his consistent example of Christian principles.
Family wishes to express their appreciation to his home health caregiver, Debbie Maynard, who patiently and lovingly provided for him; to Lillian Barnett for her regular Sunday visits; to Joe Christopher for his visits on Saturday; and to Larry Johnson, Rachel Smith and all the employees of Hospice of Chattanooga for their support and dedication.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Yvonne McMillon Karr; daughter, Sheryl Lynn (Ed) Winkelman; granddaughters, Kathryn Lynn Winkelman and Karlee Ann Winkelman, all of Chattanooga; aunts, Ardis DeHoff, of North Canton, Ohio, and Betty Yost, of Kettering, Ohio; several cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in the North Chapel with the Rev. Bob Circeo and the Rev. Raymond Palmer officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 and from noon-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the funeral home.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Barbara Lancaster
Barbara B. Lancaster, 84, of Johnson City, Tenn., died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center.
She was a native of Chattanooga, the daughter of the late Gertrude Llewellyn Boyd and the late Augustus Pollack Boyd.
She graduated from Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga in 1943 and from Gulf Park College in Gulfport, Miss., in 1945. Mrs. Lancaster was born in Chattanooga and lived there until her marriage to W. Hanes Lancaster Jr. in 1945. Together, they moved to Johnson City in June of 1948 and have resided here until the present time.
From 1980 until 1998, Mrs. Lancaster was co-owner of Children’s Cottage. She also was a member of Junior Service League and was involved in securing funding for Watauga Behavioral Health Services. While a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, she served on the Altar Guild and for many years taught the confirmation class. But, her first love was always her husband and children and their home.
Mrs. Lancaster was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Pollack Ann Williams.
Mrs. Lancaster is survived by her husband, W. Hanes Lancaster Jr.; a brother, Llewellyn Boyd and his wife, Ann, of Chattanooga; four daughters, Susan L. Rule and her husband, Jim, Polly L. Torbett and her husband, Tom, Ellyn Lancaster and Mary Hanes L. Lockett, all of Johnson City; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Barbara B. Lancaster will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Feb. 15, 2009, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Johnson City with Dr. James Richter officiating.
Burial will follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Torbett, Hanes Torbett, Lance Torbett, Barrett Beeson, Freddie Lockett IV, Bo Reed, Wayne Smith, Raymond McBride, Kris Bedsaul, Jason Fleenor and Blake Taylor.
For those who wish to make memorial contributions, the family suggests Niswonger Children’s Hospital, c/o Mountain States Foundation, 2335 Knob Creek, Suite 101, Johnson City, TN 37604.
Condolences may be sent to the family via www.morrisbaker.com.
Arrangements by Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601. Phone: 423-282-1521.
Thomas Lindsay
Thomas Bentley “Tommy” Lindsay, 60, of Chattanooga, formerly of Stevenson, Ala., died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga.
He had owned Lindsay’s Men’s Shop in Stevenson and Professional Carpet System in Chattanooga. Tommy graduated from Stevenson High School Class of 1966. He attended Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Lindsay was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” C. and Mary Clara McCrary Lindsay; sister, Billie Anita Lindsay Purdy.
He was survived by his brother, John G. Lindsay, of Greenville. S.C.; nieces and nephew, Renee Purdy, of Hixson, Karen Purdy, of Dallas, Texas, Barrion Purdy, of Bridgeport, Ala.; and special friend, Sena Bolton, of Chattanooga.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. CST Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson, Ala., with the Rev. Larry Glass and the Rev. Bill Stone officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service.
Donations in memory of Tommy Lindsay may be made to Chattanooga Tumor Clinic.
Tom Lloyd
Darol Thomas “Tom” Lloyd, 38, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., passed away suddenly in his sleep on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2009.
Tom was a wonderful father and loving husband. He loved coaching his daughter and her friends in fast-pitch softball. They achieved, winning state tournaments several times. Tom worked for AT&T in West Palm Beach, Fla., for nine years. He loved life and all his family and friends. He will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius F. Lloyd and Letha Lloyd, of Chattanooga.
He is survived by his wife, Yuko Lloyd and daughter, Erica Nicole Lloyd, of Royal Palm Beach; brothers, Wayne (Pat) Lloyd, of Chattanooga, Joe (Sharon) Lloyd, of Jensen Beach, Fla., George (Judy) Lloyd, of Port Deposit, Md., Jack (Jane) Lloyd, of Soddy-Daisy, Jim (Kelly) Lloyd, of Chattanooga; sisters, Jerrie (Mike) Shourd, Terri (Ron) Cutshaw, both of Trenton, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church.
Burial at Lakewood Memory Gardens, West, on Cummings Road.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church, 435 Patton Chapel Road.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to wife, Yuko and daughter, Erica at 10667 Dalmany Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.
Mildred O’Neal
Mildred Willean Coulter O’Neal, 88, of Sale Creek, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at her home surrounded by family.
Mildred lived for many years in Sale Creek, where she and her husband, A.J. Coulter and four children ran Rockyside Lunch & Grocery from 1946-69.
Mildred was also a longtime resident of Middle Tennessee, as she and her siblings were born and raised in Irving College. She moved back to the McMinnville, Tenn., area later in life, where she and her second husband, Clifton O’Neal, were active members of the Church of Christ at Hebron.
She was preceded in death by parents, Willie W. and Rosa Lee Gross; husbands, A.J. Coulter and Clifton O’Neal; brothers, Waymon Gross and James “Denton” Gross; sister, Imogene Barker; and son, Johnny L. Coulter.
Survivors include children, Dan (Ginger) Coulter, of Dayton, Tenn., Patti (Glenn) Aslinger and Fred (Kathryn) Coulter, of Sale Creek; siblings, A. “Wenton” Gross, of Crossville, Tenn., Ralph E. Gross, of Irving College, and Jo Ruth Northcutt, of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Vicky King, Angie Sharp, Lori Estes, Sarah Standifer, Brooke Winsett, Alan Coulter, Lanita Copas and Candace Winsett; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with Minister Chris Perry officiating.
A graveside service immediately following at Rhea Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are relatives: Eric Copas, Shaun Standifer, Bobby Sharp, Curtis Estes, Terry Gross, and Frank Coulter Jr.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 4-8 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, 1670 Market St., Dayton.
Tommy Rhyne
William Thomas “W.T.” Rhyne Jr., 82, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
“W.T.” was a longtime resident of Chattanooga. He was born and raised in LaFayette, Ga., and graduated from Baylor School and the University of Chattanooga. He loved music and his “Mocs.” He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was founder of Rhyne and Co. He was also well known for his fundraising efforts for many local charities. A man who truly enjoyed life and celebrated every day with his many friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Louise Sims Rhyne; his wife, Sue Brock Rhyne; sister, Mary Louise McClain.
He is survived by his wife, Ginny Rhyne; sons, Tom Rhyne III, Steven Brock Rhyne and Michael Sims Rhyne; granddaughters, Madison Rose Rhyne and Katie Lee Crabtree; brother, John Sims Rhyne.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Wann Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Craniofacial Foundation of America, 975 E. Third St., P.O. Box 269, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home.
JoAnn Saluk
JoAnn McGaughey Saluk, 76, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at a local health care facility.
She was a member of Signal Mountain Baptist Church. She was a former owner of Hy’s Deli and Grocery Store for many years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and an avid knitter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Stansbury and Louise McGaughey; husband, Hymie Saluk.
She is survived by three daughters, Sabrena Ann (Steve) Martiny, of Louisville, Ky., Felicia Kay (Ben) Boyer, of Signal Mountain, and Jeanne Rose (Scott) McCuiston, of Chattanooga; and six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Sally Ensley and the Rev. Steven Wright officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the staff at Memorial North Park Hospital and Hospice of Chattanooga.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Banner Ministry at Signal Mountain Baptist Church, 939 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain, TN 37377.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Max Scott
Max H. Scott, 81, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at his home.
He was a member and former deacon of Brainerd Baptist Church, was president of Good News Sunday School Class for 37 years and served on various committees in the church. Max was a veteran of the Cadet Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, serving two years in Germany. He started with Harts Automotive Parts as a stock boy and after over 40 years of service, retired as president of the company. He was a member of the Distributors Institute and Automotive Services Industry Association and was the Automotive Advertiser of the Year nationally for two consecutive years. Max was a former member of Brainerd Kiwanis Club and the Chattanooga Quarterback Club. He was a loving and faithful husband, father and grandfather. His Christian faith was never more evident than during his courageous and long battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hamby Scott and Minnie Caldwell Scott and two brothers, Travis and Raymond Scott.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Scott; three children, Chip Scott and his wife, Debbie, of Germantown, Tenn., Laura Harvey and her husband, Marshall, of Chattanooga, and Joe Scott and his wife, Barbara, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; six grandchildren, Meredith Scott, Scott and Rob Harvey, Will and Sam Scott and Evan Scott.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to his caregivers, Erika Adams and Maria Rodriguez.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. John Phillips officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Harts Auto Parts, Vernon Cox, Barry Ryan, Charles Dupree, Leon Roberts, Don Owens, Billy Lewis and Henry Little.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 850 Fort Wood Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403; or to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Evangeline Wallace
Evangeline Elizabeth “Cookie” Wallace, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Marie Farris; sisters, Irene Laniar, Lorene Epps, Geraldine Stuman; stepson, Neal Wallace.
Mrs. Wallace worked many years in the banking industry as a teller and was a certified family counselor with CADAS. She was an active member and helped organize the AL-AON Group at East Brainerd AA Club.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Wallace; daughter, Cheryal (Ray) Myers, of Chattanooga; sons, Lester (Catriona) Noble, of Grapevine, Texas, Michael (Vivian) Price, of Savannah, Ga.; stepson, John (Elaine) Wallace, of Porterdale, Ga.; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Betsy Kammerdiener officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be friends from the Olan Mills maintenance department.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences.
The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Margaret West
Margaret H. Capley West, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Charles Ellison officiating.
Interment will follow at 3 p.m. EST at Payne Gap Cemetery, Sand Mountain, Ala.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share your memories.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Stan Williams
Stanley Dewayne Williams, 56, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in a local hospital.
He was the son of Margaret Lorraine McCall Williams; grandson of Henly McCall and Cora Carver McCall.
He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Puckett; and three brothers, Ricky, Tim and Randy Williams.
He was a graduate of Kirkman Tech and a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. He was employed in the printing industry.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Heritage Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Stancil and Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
There will be a short funeral service in Maryville, Tenn., at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church Monday afternoon with interment in the church cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences.
The family will receive friends 2-6 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
TENNESSEE
Eddie Anthony
JASPER — Edward Lee Anthony, 48, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.
He was an employee of Variform Inc.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Okley Anthony Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Willard Rednower; uncles, Paul and Johnny Rednower and James Anthony.
He is survived by his parents, Okley and Fannie Anthony Jr.; one sister, Lisa (Jeff) Freeman; aunts and uncles, James and Norma Rednower, Lora Ann Bryson, Hylas and Blanch Anthony, and John and Edna Jo Anthony; several nieces and nephews and two great-nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. CST Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, from the funeral home chapel with Brother Tommy Quick officiating.
Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Pass, Jeff Freeman, T.J. Freeman, Ron Smith, Terry Peacock, Ronnie Smith and Jesse Perry.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. CST today and 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. CST Monday, Feb. 16, 2009.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, 942-9500, www.tatefh.com.
Lorene Guy
DUNLAP — Lorene Neal Guy, 48, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in a Chattanooga hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard “LV” Neal.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Guy; daughter, Stephanie (Timmy) Shrader; son, William Stevenson Guy Jr.; mother, Veler Harvey Neal; sisters, Virginia Hood and Eva Dean (Buddy) Matherly; brothers, Arlandis (Bonnie) Harvey, all of Dunlap, and Willie Edd (Joanna) Harvey, Ider, Ala.; grandchildren, Tasi Roberts, Scott Shrader, Blake Shrader and Cayden Guy; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services at 1 p.m. CST Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in the Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Minister Larry Kirby and the Rev. Lanny Tate officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with funeral expenses.
Burial in Collier Cemetery.
Visitation is 1-8 p.m. CST today.
Online guest book www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Highway 28, Dunlap, TN 37327, (423) 949-2112.
Kelly Long
DUNLAP — Kelly E. Long, 82, of died Saturday morning Feb. 14, 2009.
He had a passion for Blue Grass music and played guitar, fiddle and banjo. He was a retired school bus driver and longtime employee of Cates Pharmacy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Berta Ruth Long; sisters, Wilma Camp Perkins, Edna Lewis; brothers, Jack, Douglas, Clyde and Huey Long.
He is survived by a daughter, Yvonne Long, Chattanooga; son, Richard (Patti) Long, Chattanooga; two grandchildren, Morgan and Maddux Long; two brothers, James “Doc” Long and Perry Allen Long; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. CST Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tony Cates officiating.
Burial will be in Rankin Cemetery.
Family requests no flowers. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. CST and 6-8 p.m. CST today.
Arrangements by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.
Doris McCormick
KNOXVILLE — Doris Ann McCormick, 59, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at her residence.
She was a graduate of UTC and received her master’s degree from UT of Knoxville.
Doris was preceded in death by her father, Ray Claridy.
Loving and missing her are her husband, Larry McCormick; mother, Ruby Claridy; brothers, Vernon (Betty) and Lamar Carbine; sister, Juanell (Raymond) Richardson; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, relatives and many special friends.
We invite you to send a message of condolences and view the family guest book at www.legacy.com.
Rebecca McNabb
WHITWELL — Rebecca Ann Nichols McNabb, 34, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
She was preceded in death by mother, Maxine Nichols; sister, Brandy Scott.
Survivors include husband, Brian McNabb; son, Jeffery McNabb; father, Allion (Bridget) Nichols, all of Whitwell; brother, Phillip (Cynthia) Nichols. sisters, Maryhelen (Chris) Jones, Darlene (Gary) Thomas, of Dunlap, Tenn., Scherry (Stan) Conners, Sabrina (Paul) McGinnis, of Chattanooga; brother, Joshua Nichols, of Whitwell; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. CST Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will be at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 898, Whitwell, TN 37397.
Family will receive friends 1-9 p.m. CST today, Feb. 15, 2009 and from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CST Monday, Feb. 16, 2009.
Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, (423) 658-7777.
Vernie Myers
PIKEVILLE — Vernie Myers, 85, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. CST Monday at the Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Myers Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, U.S. Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
Dorothy Newton
CLEVELAND —Dorothy Marlene Newton, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at the family residence.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born on Sept. 14, 1931, in Lovell, Wyo. She was the first of three children. Marlene was a registered nurse and received her nursing degrees from Harper Hospital/Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich., and Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif. She worked in ICU and the cardiac department. She was also a pediatric emergency nurse at Children's Hospital of Michigan. Later, Marlene managed her husband's medical practice for many years.
As a volunteer, Marlene made a difference in many people's lives. She started the Food Bank in Cleveland; was president of the Cleveland Medical Auxiliary, for which she started a scoliosis program; was in charge of St. Luke’s Church Bazaar; was a member of the altar guild; and served as a volunteer at the Cleveland Five Points Museum. She was also involved in home health. In her free time, Marlene enjoyed tending to her roses, for which she won a number of awards.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Emily Grace and Christian Falk; brothers, Bob Felk and Chris Falk; and uncles, Charlie, Henry, John and Andy and Aunt Dorothy.
Marlene is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dr. Nicholas Newton; sons, Nicholas James, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., Christian Arthur and Jennifer, of Signal Mountain, and Michael David and Raquel, of Signal Mountain; grandchildren, Chelsea Marlene, Nicholas David, Merrit Carolyn, Morgen Cate, Aidan Barret, Remington Reed and Milo Thaddeus; cousins, Sally Hull, Vera, Nancy, Bob, Edmund and Andrew; niece, Susie and many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be conducted.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 850 Fort Wood St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Newton family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.
GEORGIA
Annie Allgood
LaFAYETTE — Annie Ruth Esters Allgood passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009.
Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Rheubin M. Taylor Sr. officiating.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton, Ga.
Jack Barfield
ROSSVILLE — Jack Stevens “The Can Man” Barfield, 83, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.
He was born in Chattanooga then moved to Niceville, Fla., in 1984 before moving back to the Chattanooga area in 2005. He was self-employed as a drywall finisher for more than 60 years and was of the Church of God faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Mae Brumlow Barfield.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Edward Barberee, of Niceville, Linda and Wendell Youngblood, of Rossville; brother, Bill Barfield, of Oregon; five grandchildren, Wendy Youngblood, Jackie Leonard, Amanda Card, Amber Barfield and Kendra Lindros; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Clay Powell officiating.
The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. today and prior to leaving for the service on Monday.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Henry Combs
RINGGOLD — Henry Warner Combs, 96, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009.
He had lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for most of his life and was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church. He was previously employed with Southern Railroad as an engineer before retiring in 1977 and was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles area 945 Eagles Club. He was a loving father and grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his daughter, Molly Rebecca Quarles, of Ringgold; three grandchildren, Tyler Austin and Chandler Lee Combs and McKenzie Erin Quarles; and the mother of his daughter, Becky Combs, of Chattanooga.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in the Ascension Lutheran Church with Pastor Terry Fugate officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service at the church.
Burial will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jeanette Frye
ROSSVILLE —Jeanette Lawson Frye, 58, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
She was born in Chattanooga on Feb. 21, 1950, to the late Kenneth and Margie Lawson, but had lived in the North Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Patricia Casson, Marie Everett and Peggy McCormick.
Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, Edward Lee Frye Sr., of Rossville; son, the Rev. Eddie Frye, of Chickamauga, Ga.; daughter, Lisa Finch, of Rossville; three brothers, Harold Lawson, of Pulaski, Tenn., Jerry Lawson, of Chattanooga, and Donald Lawson, of Douglasville, Ga.; two sisters, Virginia Boatfield, of Rossville, and Glenda Giles, of California; four grandchildren, Evan Dodd, Kelli Frye, Skyler Finch and Edward Lee Frye III; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor Terry Burns and the Rev. Eddie Frye officiating.
Graveside services will follow in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
The family will begin receiving friends after 6 p.m. today, all day Monday and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Allan Jackson
RINGGOLD — Allan Paul Jackson, 39, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, after a long battle with cancer.
He was a dedicated nurse who ended his career with Life Net of Georgia.
Allan is survived by his wife, Shannon Jackson; daughters, Conner, Morgan and Emma Jackson, all of Ringgold; parents, Paul and Linda Jackson, Chatsworth, Ga.; brothers, Jonathan and Jason Jackson, both of Ringgold; and many beloved nieces and nephew.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in the chapel with the Rev. John Purrington of Ringgold United Methodist Church officiating.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view memorial tribute and share condolences.
The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Mary Keith
RINGGOLD — Mary Ila Keith passed away at home on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, surrounded by her family after a three-year battle with cancer.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ringgold. Born Sept. 28, 1947, in Iowa Park, Texas, she is the daughter of Ernestine Wilkerson and the late Robert B. Wilkerson. Mary graduated from Iowa Park High School in 1966 and from Medical Career Academy of Houston, Texas, in 1967.
Married in 1967.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Roy Lee Keith; daughter, Kimberly R. Keith Jenkins and son-in-law, Don Jenkins, of Knoxville; daughter, Kelia K. Williams and son-in-law, Wes Williams, of Ringgold; Jeffrey B. Keith and daughter-in-law, Melanie L. Keith, of Ringgold; Eeght grandchildren, Emma, Zane, Cora, and Tate Williams, Devlin and Marlee Jenkins, and Allie and Lanie Keith; several nieces and nephews; brother, Robert “Bo” Wilkerson and sister-in-law Belinda Wilkerson, of Bluebell, Pa.; and sister, Tandra Williams and brother-in-law, Dan Williams, of Corsicana, Texas.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Dan Whitaker the Rev. Jimmy Garner and the Rev. Scott Brown.
Interment in Anderson Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to have donations made in Mary’s name to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville.
Please make checks payable to Northwest Georgia Bank.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view memorial tribute and share condolences.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory.
Martha Smith
CLOUDLAND — Martha Sue Smith, 78, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment in Mount Olive Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today Feb. 15, 2009.
Arrangements by Mason Funeral Home.
ALABAMA
Robert Biddle
FORT PAYNE — Robert “Archie” Biddle, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.
Survived by wife, Virginia Stinson Biddle.
Funeral at 11 a.m. CST Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the funeral home.
Burial in Whitehall Cemetery.
Visitation 2-6 p.m. CST today.
Arrangements by Burt Funeral Home, 2100 Gault Ave. North, Fort Payne.
Rosie Bowen
FLAT ROCK — Rosie “Meme” Bowen, 97, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at her residence.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Sammie Jo and Jerry Wilkerson; sons and daughters-in-law, Roland and Sue Bowen, Paul and Earline Bowen; son, David Bowen, all of Flat Rock; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. CST today at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with her beloved son-in-law, Jerry Wilkerson officiating.
Burial to follow in Smith Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time.
Clyde Miller
PEEKS CORNER — Clyde Miller passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at his residence.
Funeral service at 2 p.m. CST today, Feb. 15, 2009, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Moses officiating.
Burial in Mountain View Memory Gardens.
Arrangements by W. T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
