HAMILTON COUNTY

Billy Benson Sr.

Billy Kenneth Benson Sr., 76, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at a local hospital.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at Heritage Chapel with the Rev. James Barker officiating.

The interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visit www.heritagefh.com and share condolences.

The family will receive friends today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Lena Brackin

Lena JoAnn Brackin, 73, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at her residence.

She was a member of Stephens Temple C.P. Church. She was retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield and TVA. She was also a former employee of Proffitt’s Inc. at Hamilton Place Mall.

She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, W. Frank and Thelma Bradley, and great-niece, Mildred JoAnn Carter.

Survivors: loving daughter, Chrise Jones; grandchildren, Rickey (Malika) Maples and Shevon Maples; five great-grandchildren; sister, Mary R. King, of Fort Worth, Texas; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; devoted friends, Louise and Frank Hill, Laura Jefferson, Leatha Jackson and many other friends.

Special thanks and heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Alexian Brothers —PACE Program for their professionalism and dedication.

Funeral: Friday at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Ernest Jefferson officiating.

Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.

The body will lie in state Friday after 9 a.m. at the funeral home.

Lucille Duncan

Lucille Duncan, 76, of Red Bank, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Viola McPherson; husband, Don Duncan; and children, Pam and Lucy Duncan, died as infants.

Survivors include her sons, Cliff (Gay) Duncan, of Athens, Ala., and Hal (Lora) McPherson, of Hixson; daughters, Donna Cooke, of Nashville, Susie (Steve) Elder, of Monroe, N.C. and Cindy (Mike) Daniels, of Red Bank; sister, Carrie (J.C.) Massey, of Ormond Beach, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; good friend and neighbor, John Holliday.

She was a master alterationist and seamstress for over 40 years and enjoyed working puzzles and genealogy. Lucille had a happy spirit and encouraging words for everyone. She will be greatly missed.

Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.

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

Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Dwain Eberhart

Dwain Eberhart, 73, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009.

Dwain was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area and retired from McKesson Drug Co. He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and a former Red Bank Commissioner.

Dwain was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and I.V. Eberhart; brother, Don Eberhart; and a sister, Lillian Schmidt.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marlene Eberhart; four children, David and wife, Janet Eberhart, Danny Eberhart, Douglas and wife, Jennifer Eberhart and Dawn and husband, Monte Manka; seven grandchildren, Josh and wife, Beth Guest, Daniel, Patrick, Rachel and Matthew Eberhart, Cristopher and Brandy Manka; two sisters, Idell and husband, Clifton O’Neil and Mary Davis; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held for Dwain at 1 p.m. today at the North Chapel with the Rev. Bert Jones and the Rev. J.D. Carnes officiating.

Burial will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or Red Bank Baptist Church.

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

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

Lamar Fowler

Lamar Fowler, 69, of East Ridge, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at his home.

Arrangements will be announced by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.

Lt. David Gann

Lt. David “Tiny” Charles Gann, 48, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

Arrangements will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Willie Geter

Willie Merle Geter passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at a local health care facility.

She was born on Aug. 13, 1932 in Georgia. She lived several years in Philadelphia where she served at Oak Grove Baptist Church. In 2006 she moved back to Chattanooga, and became a member of Orchard Knob Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mattie Sinkfield; and her son, Marcellus Geter Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Betty (Gregory) Dixon, Jean Woodson, Charlotte, N.C., Gloria (Gregory) Hunter, Winston-Salem, N.C.; sister, Annie L. Sinkfield; grandsons, Milton Franklin, Atlanta, Joshua Woodson, San Francisco, Calif., Josiah Woodson, New York, N.Y.; great-grandson, Cameron Grey; cousins, Margaret Jackson, Roy Maddox; a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at Orchard Knob Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold K. Lester and the Rev. Glenn Taylor officiating.

Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave. 622-9995.

Cora Hudgins

Cora Catherine Hudgins, 94, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Life Care Center of Collegedale.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ella Roark.

She was retired from Skyline International Hosiery Mill and was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy Day and husband, Ronald, Chattanooga, Wanda Pulliam and husband, Ralph, Ten Mile, Tenn.; sister, Doris Hollingsworth, East Ridge; six grandchildren, Jeff Walker and wife, Annette, Atlanta, Janie Bell, Augusta, Ga., Jerry Walker and wife Sherry, Hixson, Randy Pulliam, Pleasant, Ark., Katie Pulliam and husband, Sonny, Cleveland, Tenn., Patty Ingram and husband Randy, Charleston, Tenn.; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Steve Euler officiating.

Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Dianne Jenkins

Dianne Jenkins, 67, of Evensville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at a local hospital.

She was a member of Spring City Church of God. She was a tremendous grandmother and loved her church dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Margie Horne.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Basil W. Jenkins; son, Sam (Patti) Jenkins, of Hixson; daughters, Teresa (Gary) Chapman, Tammy (Chandra) Mauandhar, both of Soddy-Daisy; brother, Johnny (Carolyn) Horne, of Soddy-Daisy; sisters, Doris (W.R.) Womack, of Soddy-Daisy, Brenda (Jim) Buchanan, of Augusta, Ga., Donna (Barry) Clouse, of Cookeville, Tenn., Connie (Carl) Shaw, of Soddy-Daisy; grandchildren, Megan, Hannah, Laura, and Libby Jenkins, Matthew and Joshua Chapman, Rachel and Benjamin Mauandhar.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Andy Thompson officiating.

Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Spring City Church of God, P.O. Box 367, Spring City, TN 37381.

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

Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Isabelle McAndrew

Isabelle McAndrew, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in a local health care facility.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Gertrude Welch; and her husband, James McAndrew.

She is survived by four sons, Jim, Dan, Bill and Tom McAndrew; three daughters, Sharon Rome, Janice Leffel and Erin Coggin; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Father Gilbert Diaz officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visit www.heritagefh.com and share condolences.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Willie McSpadden

Willie Olean Price McSpadden, 97, of East Ridge, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at a local health care facility.

She was born in Shortcreek, Ala., on March 5, 1911, to the late Thaddus and Laura Cannon. She had lived most of her life in Chattanooga where she was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church, was past president of Post 89 American Legion, was an Officer for the Bradley County Home Demonstration and was a member of the Cleveland Hairdresser Association.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest H. Price and J.D. McSpadden; three brothers; two sisters; and an infant son, Johnny.

Survivors include four children, Joe Price, Jerry Price, Joyce Rogers and Janet Thomas; brother, Walter Cannon; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice of Chattanooga 4411 Oakwood Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Jim Bennett officiating.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

William Ragan

William C. “Sonny” Ragan II, 54, of Hixson, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at a local hospital.

He was a member and Elder at Mountain Creek Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Barbara Kinslow Ragan; sister, Beverly Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Sharron D. Ragan, of Hixson, Jackie Ragan, of East Ridge, Danielle Ragan, of Hixson; sister, Sonya Conner, of Fairview, Texas.

Funeral service is at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Minister Gary Massey and Minister Eddie Reachard officiating.

Interment will follow in Hamilton County Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends from noon until time of service 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.

Mary Ann Sampley

Mary Ann Sampley, 62, of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at her residence.

Ms. Sampley was born in Little Rock, Ark., to Edward and Virginia Coulter. She was employed at Children’s Home Chambliss Shelter for 15 years as an education coordinator. Mary Ann was an accomplished artist, published poet and wonderful mother and “Gimmie.”

She was preceded in death by Virginia Nicholson, Edward Coulter, Fred Coulter, Ronald Young and Tizzy (beloved rescue dog).

Survivors include her children, Brian Graydon, Cory Graydon, Lacy Graydon, and L’Erin Chidester and her husband, Martin; grandsons, Daylan Hillis, Zak Chidester and Joe Selle; loved ones, aunt, Katherine Stanick and family, Suzanne Coulter and family, Linda Weaver, Betty Brasher, Dr. Douglas and Linda Graydon, Doug Sampley, Rachel and Hannah Sampley, Amber Rosario, Terry and Mary Fontenot, Sitta Lee, friends at The Children’s Home Chambliss Shelter; and the many art students she inspired over the years.

Memorial donations may be made to The Children’s Home Chambliss Shelter, 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411 or Hospice of Chattanooga.

Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at the funeral home.

Burial will be private.

Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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.

Frances Thomas

Frances A. Thomas, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in a local hospital.

She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters: Elaine (Harry) Jarvis, of Plano, Texas, and Francine (Reginald) Brown, of Chattanooga; one brother, Raymond Atkins, of Chattanooga; two grandchildren, Kenneth Jarvis, of Chicago, Ill., and Denise Jarvis, of Chattanooga; a stepgrandson, Jalen Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at Second Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul McDaniel officiating.

Public may view after noon today.

Family visitation is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel, 1724 McCallie Ave.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Willis Tucker

Willis Edward Tucker, 90, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at his residence.

Arrangements are pending.

Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.

Evelyn Wilson

Evelyn Hankey Wilson, 83, of Columbus, Ga., formerly of Signal Mountain, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, after a 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Mrs. Wilson was born June 24, 1925, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was the daughter to the late Dr. Daniel C. and the late Mrs. Minnie Hanisch Hankey. Following her graduation from Thomas Jefferson High School, Mrs. Wilson attended Iowa State University from which she graduated with a degree in Home Economics. She married the late Wayne F. Wilson in 1951.

In 1959, she moved with her husband to Signal Mountain, where they resided until 1988 and raised four sons. Through the years she assisted Wayne in several businesses including Superior Supply Co. on Main Street and Metro Computer Center in Red Bank. The Wilsons were active members in Signal Crest United Methodist Church. In 1988, the Wilsons moved to a ranch in Georgetown, Tenn., where they raised cattle and buffalo. They were members of Eastview United Methodist Church. In 2004 they moved to an assisted living facility in Columbus, Ga., near their son Scott. Wayne passed away on Sept. 17, 2007, due to complications from Muscular Dystrophy.

Mrs. Wilson is survived by her brother, Dr. Daniel Hankey and his wife, Lillian, of Atlanta; four sons, Scott Wilson and his wife, Susan, of Columbus, Ga., Frank Wilson, of Georgetown, Tenn., Dale Wilson and his wife, Michelle, of Lakesite, Tenn., and David Wilson and his wife, Kay, of Signal Mountain; and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Barber officiating.

Mrs. Wilson will buried next to her husband, Wayne F. Wilson, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 19, at the North Chapel.

Family members request that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia, Columbus Chapter, 5900 River Road, Suite 301, Columbus, GA 31904.

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

Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Rev. Patricia A. Wright

Rev. Patricia A. Wright, 53, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at a local hospital.

She was born June 22, 1955 to the late Mr. William Sr. and Glenora Caldwell in Chattanooga.

She attended Riverside High School and was employed by Nelda Welch and Jim Brown until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by parents, sisters, Lena Caldwell, Elizabeth Roberts; grandparents, Isaac and Bertha Morgan.

She united with Greater Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church several years ago under the pastorate of the late Rev. Willie G. Hill.

She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, James Wright; daughter, Tamika (Gerrod) Shepherd; and three grandsons, Montez Caldwell, Sherrod and Jamari Shepherd; one granddaughter, Mekayla Shepherd, all of Chattanooga; four brothers, Dr. Jay P. (Rose) Trimble, Emanuel (Mildred) Finley, of Chattanooga; Pastor William (Henrietta) Caldwell, of Clinton, Tenn., James (Jeanette) Caldwell, of Chickamauga, Ga.; sisters, Willie Eva (Pastor Nathaniel) Carter, Mattie Smith (Thomas Lazenby), Ruby Jones; three devoted cousins, Marion Presley, Bertha Eppinger and Eddie Joe (Barbara) Woods, all of Chattanooga. And a host of nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephew; special friend, Kim Clark; special children, Danelly, Dixon Brown and Kenneth Lamar Coker, and church family and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held noon Friday, Feb. 20, at Greater Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Nathaniel Carter, Dr. Jay P. Tremble and Pastor William Caldwell officiating.

Public may view today after noon at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.

Interment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens.

TENNESSEE

Jerry Campbell

ALTAMONT — Jerry Dale Campbell, 56, of Woodville, Ala., died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. CST Friday at Layne Funeral Home, Altamont, Tenn., with burial to follow in Little Johnny Myers Cemetery.

Franklin Cochran

DAYTON — Franklin Delano Cochran, 68, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Erlanger Health System.

A lifelong resident of Rhea County, he was retired from the city of Dayton as supervisor of Parks and Recreation after 18 years of service. A former chairman and member of the Rhea County School Board, current chairman of Rhea County Election Committee, a Little League and Dixie Youth football and baseball coach for many years, and he was also a member of New Union Baptist Church. He was also a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. His hobbies was his knowledge and love of his dogs and nature.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Nelson and Leela Florence Massengale Cochran; two brothers, J.C. and Harold Cochran; four sisters, Mildred Matthew, Doris Pope, Mary Ruth Dillard and Wilma McSpadden.

Survivors include wife, Peggy Sue Cochran, Dayton; two sons, Barry (Karla) Cochran, Dayton, Stephen (Kellie) Cochran, Coalfield, Tenn.; daughter, Rachel (Tommy) Kilby, Wartburg, Tenn.; two brothers, Billy M. Cochran, Cleveland, Tenn., Paul E. Cochran, Dayton; three sisters, Thelma Benton, Paducah, Ky., Lillie Sweet, Tanzi, Tenn., Shirley Norman, Jamestown, Tenn.; six grandsons; one granddaughter; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Union Baptist Church Building Fund.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at New Union Baptist Church with Dr. Danny Ruehling officiating.

Interment will be in Smith Wilkey Cemetery.

Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.

Lura Jarvis

DECATUR — Lura Milinda Jarvis, 100, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at her home. March 6th she would have been 101 years of age.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today in Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Decatur.

Arrangements are by Bowers Funeral Home, of Decatur, 423-334-3661.

William Lane Jr.

WHITWELL — William H. Lane Jr., 79, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Grace Lane. Mr. Lane was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Whitwell Church of God.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Lane, of Whitwell; children, Sharon Miller, of Whitwell, William Richard Lane, of Sewanee; sister, Sonya Pickett; brother, Robert Lane, both of Whitwell; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. CST Friday, Feb. 20, in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Cemetry.

Family will receive friends from 1 to 8 p.m. CST today.

Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home 423-658-7777.

Doug Payne

MURFREESBORO — Charles Douglas “Doug” Payne, 51, was called home to our Heavenly Father Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, 5:40 a.m. at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He had suffered from a prolonged battle with cancer.

Known as “Doug” to family and friends, he was beloved by all who knew him. Their lives were enriched by his unselfish friendship and everyone smiled when they thought of or mentioned his name.

He was raised in Huntsville, Ala. and was a graduate of the 1975 class of Grissom High School. He went on to graduate with a degree in accounting from David Lipscomb College in Nashville. He was a resident of the Nashville area the remainder of his days. Doug worked at ProDiesel LLC where he was the Chief Financial Officer.

A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, he was baptized into our Lord and Savior on Aug. 1, 1971, at the Doran’s Cove congregation and was a member of the Franklin Road congregation at his passing.

Doug had a prodigious memory and attention to detail that amazed all who witnessed it. An accomplished basketball player, he played in a Nashville area industrial league for 19 years. It was estimated by family and friends that he played in over 900 games during that period. He loved Life, his dog “Bo” and most of all had a deep, abiding affection for the Crimson Tide of Alabama. Nothing made him happier than to be in Tuscaloosa on a crisp, fall gameday afternoon, tailgating with family and friends.

Though sorely missed by all, we are secure in the knowledge that he now belongs to the Angels and is wrapped in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Raulston Payne; cousin and best friend, Eddy Lee Crownover; grandparents, Ed and Kate Raulston, of Bridgeport, Ala., and Fred and Bertie Damron, of Elora, Tenn.

He is survived by his father, James R. Payne, of Huntsville, Ala.; special cousins and caregivers, Joseph M. Crownover, Kathy Keough and Sandra Pippenger; aunt, Shirley R. Crownover, and spouse, M.C. Crownover; uncles, Edward P. Raulston and spouse, Lucille Raulston, Herbert H. Raulston and spouse, Ernestine; numerous cousins; a legion of friends; and a dog named “Bo.”

Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. CST at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Interment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Jasper, Tenn.

Visitation is today, Feb. 19, from 1 to 9 p.m. CST at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Gladys Traylor

DAYTON — Gladys Needels Traylor died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. She was 98.

A memorial service at Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, will be held at a later date.

Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Share memories at online guest book at www.vanderwallfh.com.

GEORGIA

Edith Barton

ROSSVILLE — Edith E. Barton, 80, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009.

Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Randy Chesnutt officiating.

Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Dezy Moore

NEW SALEM — Dezy Wayne Moore, 71, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

He was a lifelong resident of New Salem, was retired from Combustion Engineering in Chattanooga.

Dezy coached Dixie Youth Baseball for many years and was a member of the New Salem Neighborhood Watch and a member of New Salem Methodist Church.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Bethel Moore; two daughters, Cindy and husband, Larry Breedlove, Trenton, Margie Cameron, New Salem; son and wife, Mike and Cindy Moore, New Salem; three brothers, Lloyd Moore, New Salem, Jerry Moore, Buffalo, N.Y., Dale Moore, New Salem; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EST Friday at New Salem United Methodist with the Rev. Mark Kilborne and the Rev. Fred Bradford officiating.

Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the church.

Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

Jack Moran

FORT OGLETHORPE — Jack David Moran, 71, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009.

Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Dr. Vincent Estill officiating.

Emtombment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

To send condolences, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Vera Price

ROSSVILLE — Vera Inthel Grammar DeFlippo Elders Price and a member of the Johnson family, 87, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at her residence.

The daughter of the late Tony and Nellie DeFlippo she was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Price; son, Carl Price; and daughter, Eve Elders.

Survivors include her children, Charlie Price, Phillip Price, Johnny Price, Terry Price, Jimmy Elders, Jerry Elders, Ann Decker Scoggins, Viola Wylene Price; grandchildren, Rocky Price, Adam Creek, Summer Downs, Jennifer Kirby, Michelle Price, Teresa Price, Awanda Price, Melissa Price, Misty Price, Angel Severa Letson, Tamitha Letson and Billy Ray Wilson II; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel.

Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

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

The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Fred Raines

RINGGOLD — Fred Thomas Raines, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009.

He was born Feb. 21, 1940 in Dalton, Ga., to the late Lee Roy Raines and Edith Ruth Johnston, but has lived in the Ringgold area for the last 43 years. He was a member of Duncan Park Baptist Church and was previously employed with Mohawk Industries for more than 23 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a huge Georgia Bulldog fan, but his priority in life was caring for and adoring his family. He was a devoted, husband, father and grandfather, who will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 48 years, Joyce Oden Raines, of Ringgold; two sons and daughter-in-law, Gregory Raines, of Dalton, Ga., and Donald (Angel) Raines, of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law, Regina (Richard) Steinwinter, of Chickamauga, Ga.; brother, Bill Raines, of Dalton; stepbrother, Terry Johnston; and stepsister, Carol Oliver, both of Dalton; six grandchildren, Heather and Anthony Raines, Chris and Scott Brown and Aubrie and Donovan Raines; great-granddaughter, LaRaina Brown; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with the Rev. Matt Hall officiating.

Burial will follow in Grove Level Cemetery in Dalton.

The family will begin receiving friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, 423-892-4289.

Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

Mary Randolph

RINGGOLD — Mary Frances Randolph, 92, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in a local health care facility.

Burial will be Saturday, Feb. 21, in Lindale Memorial Gardens, Eldorado, Ill.

Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Virginia Steele

TRENTON — Virginia Riddle Steele, 81, formerly of Newton, Ala., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at North Fulton Regional Hospital.,

Mrs. Steele was born on Aug. 1, 1927 in Rising Fawn, Ga., to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Riddle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Edward Steele; and her sister, Marie Riddle Smith.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and David Trent, of Canton, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Dewey Wayne and Vickie Steele, of Rincon, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Aleshia Steele, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; six grandchildren, Timothy A. Trent, Jennifer Trent Lawton, Michelle Renee Steele, Ralyn Daniels Bullock, Zachary R. Daniels and Wesley R. Daniels; and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Betty Wallin and Barbara Smith; and two brothers, Bill Riddle and Ernie Riddle.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EST Saturday in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with Mitchell Smith officiating.

Interment will be in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

Lucile Word

MORGANVILLE — Lucile Parson Word, 92, a lifelong resident of Morganville, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009.

She was a member of Morganville United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alodeen Word; parents, J.S. and Lora Fugatt Parson; one sister, Grace Patterson; and one brother, Lawrence Jack Parson.

She graduated from Dade County High School in 1936 and from Edmondson Business College.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Alojean and Kermit Vaughan, of Wildwood, Ga.; one granddaughter, Hope and Jason Monday; two grandsons, Jeffery Vaughan and Joey and Lowanna Vaughan, all of Wildwood; seven great-grandchildren, Ashton, Justin, Colton, Sydney, Jessica, Hannah and Katelyn; two sisters, Imogene Ryan and Hazel Doyle, both of Wildwood; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. EST Friday in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Vernon Windom and the Rev. Reece Fauscett officiating.

Interment will be in Sarah Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

ALABAMA

Carita Young

HIGDON — Carita Spurgeon Young, 68, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

She enjoyed reading, crocheting and was a member of Higdon Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mutt and Lona Spurgeon, and son, Jeffery Scott Guffey.

Survivors include her daughter and husband Penny and Gareth Aragaki, Flat Rock; three sons and wives, Alan and Cheryl Spurgeon, Bryant, Ala., Billy and Danielle Young, Flat Rock, Jamie and Lisa Young, Bryant; two sisters and husbands, Etelka and Benny Selvage, Guntersville, Tina and Alfred Tinker, Higdon; three brothers and wives, Anthony and Joan Spurgeon, Ringgold, Edwin and Dean Spurgeon, Bryant, Freddy and Jeanette Spurgeon, Higdon; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. EST Friday in Higdon Holiness Church with the Rev. Bobby House and the Rev. Oron Whitley officiating.

Burial will follow in Higdon Cemetery.

Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST today and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Friday at the church.

Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.