HAMILTON COUNTY

Natalie Baum

Marie "Natalie" Ross Baum, 74, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 28, 2009, with family by her side.

Natalie was a loving mother, grandmother and retired nurse. She was a member of Signal Mountain Bible Church.

Survivors include her daughters: Julie (Jeff) Williams, of Signal Mountain and Marnie (David) Grazer, of Alexandria, Va.; sister, Dina Monaghan, of Washington; brother, David Ross, of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Jonathan, Joel and Jacob Williams; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Signal Mountain Bible Church, 4872 Shackleford Ridge Road, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 with Dr. Gary Phillips officiating. A reception will follow the service.

Due to Natalie's compassion for animals, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ASPCA, Special Giving, 520 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10011. Please include the following information when donating: "Donation for Natalie Baum Memorial member number 8474232 c/o Marnie Grazer, 109 West Mason Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301" or you may call 1-800-628-0028.

Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.

Edwin Billingsley

Edwin Billingsley passed Saturday, June 27, 2009, at a local health care facility.

Preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Survived by his wife, Julia; nine stepchildren; nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Graveside services today at 10 a.m. at Ruth Cofer Cemetery.

Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

Donald Blevins

Donald L. Blevins, 85, of Ooltewah, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at his home.

He was a prominent and well known independent grocer from 1946-1966 at which time he merged Don's Food Basket with Red Food Stores. He served as President and Chairman of the Board of Red Food Stores until 1980.

Mr. Blevins had been involved in major real estate transactions throughout the Chattanooga area. He had been active in many civic and community organizations including, former Chairman of the Chattanooga area Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga, Director of First Federal Savings and Loan Association and Director of the Better Business Bureau.

Mr. Blevins was a member of the Chattanooga Rotary Club, City Farmers Club and the Temple Masonic Lodge 30 F&AM.

He had been honored with the Executive of the Year Award in 1981. He held membership at First-Centenary United Methodist Church for many years and most recently had been a member of First Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Adkins Blevins; brothers, Foy Blevins and Doyle Blevins.

Survivors are his son, Ed Blevins, Santa Rosa, Calif.; daughter. Dianne Graham, Athens, Ga.; four grandchildren, Michelle Hoover, Melanie Graham, Jennifer Graham, Christina Graham; one great-grandchild, Catherine Hoover; sister, Delphia Kissiah, Houston, Texas.

Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Ben Haden officiating.

Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, St. 102, Chattanooga 37421.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences.

The family will receive friends today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.

Frances Carson

Frances "Mo" Carson, 60, of Chattanooga, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom she loved with all her heart, Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

She was born Dec. 21, 1948 and was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga.

She was a longtime member of Bayside Baptist Church where she had taught for many years the pre-school and 5 year-old Sunday School Class. Mrs. Carson was a self-employed C.P.A. and was past-president and current treasurer of the Tennessee Association of Accountants.

Her father, Donald R. Gaither Sr. preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Benny J. Carson; son, Andrew "Andy" (Angela) Carson; daughter, Kimberly Tawzer; mother, Frances B. Gaither; grandchildren, Lindi and Drew Carson, all of Chattanooga; brothers, Donald Gaither Jr., of East Ridge, John B. (Paulette) Gaither, of Hixson; special niece, Margaret Hall, of Chattanooga; and several other nieces and nephews.

She was affectionately known as "Mo" by her grandchildren whom she dearly loved.

The family wishes to thank the 4-west staff of Parkridge Medical Center, Avalon Hospice and Halidee Hunt for their love and care of Mrs. Carson during her illness.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Valley View Chapel with the Rev. Grady Cooper officiating.

Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Avalon Hospice.

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

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga.

Philip Gardner Jr.

Philip John Gardner Jr., 28, formerly of Athens, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at his Chattanooga residence.

He attended McMinn County High School. He was a member of Faith Unlimited Ministries Christian Center.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Davis, Mary Frances Davis and Everett Gardner; and dear friend, Sue Greisemer.

Survivors: mother, Jackie Davis Gardner, of Chattanooga; father, Philip John Gardner Sr., of San Antonio, Texas; grandmother, Barbara Gardner, of San Antonio, Texas; sister, SSgt Courtney (SSgt Todd) Walls, of Yorktown, Va.; several aunts, uncles, two nieces, one nephew, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral: Thursday at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor David Hill officiating.

Burial: Park City Cemetery in Madisonville, Tenn.

Visitation: today from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Ralph Harcrow

Lealon Ralph Harcrow, 81, of Hixson, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, at a local heath care facility.

He was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was retired from DuPont after 47 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Harcrow; parents, Homer Stetson Harcrow and Mildred Harcrow.

He is survived by his brothers, Glen Harcrow, Harold Harcrow, Nickey (Linda) Harcrow; sisters, Betty Drecoll, Shirley (Bill) Williams, Roberta (Fred) Henderson, Kathryn Profit; special friends, Jeff, Darlene and Jacob Moore.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Elder Ricky Harcrow officiating.

Interment will follow the service at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

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

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

Douglas Harris

Douglas Lorell Harris, 75 of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009.

He has lived in the Chattanooga area for the past 14 years and was of the Christian faith. He served his country in the U.S. Army before working at Hayes Aircraft in Birmingham. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed his time fly fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaither and Augusta Harris; son, Dan Allen Harris; daughter, Francies Paige Harris; and brother, Elton Harris.

He is survived by his former wife and best friend, Ellen Harris; daughter, Amy Harris; sisters, Jaunita Baker, Melva Taylor, and Ikey Hyde; grandchildren, Derek, Ryan and Hayden; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a private family graveside service at Duck River Baptist Church, Cullman County, Ala.

Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

Kenneth Harris Sr.

Kenneth Franklin Harris Sr. died Monday, June 29, 2009, at his residence.

He had been a resident of Chattanooga for the past 30 years and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Harris was retired from sales and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Harris; and son, Kenneth Franklin Harris Jr.

Survivors are daughters, Michelle Pleinis, Crossville, Tenn., Lynnette Harris, Ringgold, Karen Hodge, Fort Wainwright, Alaska; eight grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at National Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Marie Hatfield

Marie Chancey Hatfield, 94, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009.

She was a member of Daisy Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sarah Chancey; daughter, Patsy Ruth; four sisters; and six brothers.

She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Julius Hatfield; sons, Wade (Bettye) Hatfield, of Soddy-Daisy, and Leland (Ann) Hatfield, of Morrison, Tenn.; granddaughter, Cyndee (Rick) Koenig, of Augusta, Ga.; grandson, Shane (Shannon) Hatfield, of Las Vegas, Nev.; great-grandsons, Trey and Briston; great-granddaughters, Autumn and Amber; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Estle Sanders and the Rev. Grant Chauncey officiating.

Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Tommy Lewis, Burt Holland, Eldon Johnson, Everette Hatfield, Johnny McGill and Clyde Skiles will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice with a very special thanks to caregivers, Deanne McBryar, Patricia Smith, Brenda Pennington and Melanie Gossett for their assistance and compassion.

The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, July 1, 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.

Maxine Heck

Maxine B. Heck, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009.

She was of the Baptist faith.

She was born, Dec. 29, 1923 to the late Harold and Bonnie Buck in Sioux City, Iowa. She has lived in the Chattanooga area for the past 53 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence N. Heck; and daughter, Bonnie C. Heck Payne.

She is survived by two sons, William Robert Heck, of Chattanooga and R. Richard Heck and wife, Ann, of Harrison. Survivors also include four grandchildren, Major John Heck, of Washington, D.C., Dr. Stephanie Heck Brodkin and husband, Dr. Ted Brodkin, of Philadelphia, Pa., Michael L. Payne and wife, Tami, of Cockysville, Md., and Kristin Heck Coverly and husband, Derek Coverly, of Ringgold, Ga. Seven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends for visitation today, July 1, from 2-8 p.m. at North Chapel Chattanooga Funeral Home, 5401 Highway 153.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 2, at 10 a.m. in the North Chapel. Services will be conducted by Pastor Ronnie Dotson.

Interment will follow at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family would especially like to thank all the nursing staff of Alexian Brothers, Signal Mountain, for all the help and care giving they provided for the past three years. Also the staff of the PACE program on E. Third Street for all their assistance.

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.

Effie Ingle

Effie Redden Ingle, 89, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 in a local hospital.

She was a member of the Daisy Church of God for 64 years. Mrs. Ingle was preceded in death by husband of 60 years, J.E. "Curly" Ingle; parents Alonzo and Missouri Redden along with several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include sons, James (Dot) Ingle Jr. and Roger (Ann) Ingle, of Cleveland; daughters, Connie (Larry) Gray, of Harrison; grandchildren, Josh (Leslie) and Faith Ingle, Penny and Jimmy Leffew, Susan Rearden, Wade and Tammy Smith; great-grandchildren, Mandi, Nick, Bailey, Jaxon and Jaydon; several nieces and nephews along with special friend, Edra Miller.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Estill Sanders and Bishop Sam Phillips officiating.

Interment will follow the service at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Charles Ingle, David Parker, Josh Ingle, Nick Leffew, Wade Smith and Jimmy Leffew serving as pallbearers.

Family will receive friends from 4 to 9 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.

Donnie Jones

William Donnie Jones, 62, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Attie Mae Jones; father, William D. Jones; two brothers, James Ola and Charles Jones; and one granddaughter, Cassie Jones.

Survivors include three children, Donnie Jones, Pamela Jones and Celena Harris; three grandchildren, D.J. Jones, Dakota and Lydia Harris; one brother, J.B. Jones; and one sister, Wanda Shirley.

A private service will be held for the family.

Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24-hour obituary line 843-5055.

Willie Lewis

Willie Pearl Lewis, of Chattanooga, departed this life peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2009, at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Estaqle Kennard; her late husband, Charles M. Lewis; two sons, Rocky and Sammy Brown.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory a sister, Mary Kennard; daughter, Patricia A. Brown; sister-in-law, Mrs. Agnes Amos, Georgia; son, Edward (Reka) M. Lewis; grandchildren, Cherry A. Evans, Frank O. Lovingood, Devotis (Kim) Lovingood, Richard (Linda) Lovingood, Allen Brown, Cecila Brown, Rocky Brown Jr., Michigan and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ernest Tanner officiating.

Interment at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Public may view today after noon. Family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m.

Betty Lusk

Betty Jo Lusk, 78, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Stovall and Rev. Fred Smith officiating.

Interment will follow in Red Hill Cemetery, Whitwell, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to Amy, Naomi, Kelly, Star and their special friend Sheryl for the love and care they showed Betty. They also wish to thank all their family and friends for their thoughts and prayers.

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

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

Herbert Malone Sr.

Herbert Eugene Malone, 80, of Ooltewah, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, from his home.

He was attending Denny Hill Baptist Church, Pastor James Dotson.

He was a retired Truck Driver "Daddy Gene" from Brown Stove Work, Cleveland, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Malone; parents, Sam and Murzy Malone; 10 brothers and sisters; and one grandson, Jeremy Malone.

Survivors are wife, Margaret Malone; one son and daughter-in-law, Jr. and Jean Malone, of Cleveland, Tenn.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Edith and Jimmy Runyan, of Ooltewah, Debbie and David Everett, of Decatur, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Becky and Joann Boyd, of Ooltewah; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter; and three stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Addie Smith, of Ooltewah, and Evelyn Davis, of Harrison. He has several brother and sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Jessie Carl Nolan and Rev. Ralph Elder officiating.

Entombment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Clark, Weldon Collins, Marvin Ford, Tom McCoy, Jim Thomas and Bill Watson.

The family will receive friends Thursday, July 2, 2009, from 1 until 8 p.m. and on Friday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.

Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements 622-3171.

Carl Taylor Sr.

Carl L. Taylor Sr., 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, at his residence.

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

Rhoda Walls

Rhoda "Ma" Walls, 62, on Saturday, June 27, 2009, 11:32 a.m., made her final transition with her family and dear friend by her side.

She was born April 21, 1947 to the union of George Clinton and Mary Bond Walls in West Grove, Pa. She was one of 17 children born to this union.

Rhoda was a member of the Supreme Council of House of Jacob. Where she dedicated many years of her life working in Bethlehem Township, Ohio, she was one of the original staff members of Bethlehem Elementary School and throughout the years served in many other capacities.

Rhoda received her secondary education from Howard University where she graduated in 1978 in early childhood education. In 1997 she graduated from Prince Georges Community College receiving a degree in Radiography.

Rhoda retired from Hechinger Co. in 1998 and decided to join her daughter in Grand Rapids, Mich. She continued her career in the medical field and was employed with St. Mary's Health Services. In 2000 Rhoda decided to stay by her daughter's side and move to Austin, Texas, still maintaining her medical career. Rhoda's undying commitment to her daughter and grandchildren did not stop there she then moved with her family to Chattanooga.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories one daughter, Tonja (Michael Sr.) Walls-Davis; two grandchildren, Jaiton and Michael Jr., Chattanooga; 12 siblings, George Clinton (Betty) Walls Jr., West Grove, Pa., Phillip (Rachel) Walls, Cinncinnati, James L. (Dinah) Walls, Largo, Md., Walter (Lorraine) Walls, Houston, Texas, Marena Harris, Lanham, Md., Mary Jane Dryer, Elizabeth, N.J., Abigail (E. Gabriel) Bell, Coshocton, Ohio, Frances (John) Holmes, Princess Ann, Md., Consuello (Joseph) Heard, Coshocton, Ohio, Monalisa Slack, Akron, Ohio, and Chestine Bowman, West Grove, Pa.; three aunts, Lillian Cain, West Grove, Pa., Louise Bynum, New Haven, Conn., Anna G. Bell, Lanham, Md., and Sarah Walls, West Grove, Pa.; one uncle, David Bond and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Services will be Friday, July 3, 2009, 11 a.m. at the Supreme Council Of The House Of Jacob, Coshocton, Ohio.

Family will receive friends Thursday, July 2, from 5-8 p.m. at Given-Dawson Funeral Home, 186 Park Ave., Coshocton, Ohio. 740-552-4437.

Special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga, COHA, Dr. Edward R. Arrowsmith and all of the Oncology staff and friends at her cancer support group.

Willard Wilks

Willard C. "Fats" Wilks, 60, departed this earthly transition on Saturday, June 27, 2009.

A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, he was the son of late Harold and Juanita Wilks.

He was preceded in death by three siblings, Harold Jr., Wilma Dean, Wilbur (his twin), niece, Zina DeVett; grandparents, the late Joseph H. Rebecca Wilks, the late James L. and Mattie House, also several uncles, aunts and other relatives.

Mr. Wilks attended Central High School, and completed his high school diploma in the U.S. Marine Corps, in 1969. He was a member of St. Elmo Missionary Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his son, Willard Jr.; two sisters, Beauty Pasty (Paul) Miller, of Nashville, Rubye Wilks (James A.) Wilson, of Chattanooga; two brothers, James L. and Ulysess, of Nashville; one aunt, Lela Spears; and uncle, Willard Jones; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; a host of many beloved cousins, friends and special friends.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at National Cemetery with Pastor Billy E. Church officiating.

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

TENNESSEE

James Bell

PIKEVILLE -- James Steven Bell, 54, died Sunday, June 28, 2009.

Services Friday 1 p.m. CDT in chapel.

Burial Iron Hill Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.

Memorial contributions to 2464 Bellview Road, Pikeville.

Visitation 6-9 p.m. today.

Vera Holloway

SPRING CITY -- Vera B. Holloway, 98, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Rhea County Medical Center.

Born in Bledsoe County, she was the daughter of the late John Marshall and Lou Henderson Billingsley. Vera was a graduate of Rhea Central High School. She retired from Chamberlain Memorial Hospital as a LPN after 25 years of service. Vera then worked for the Rhea County Department of Education as a school nurse and as a substitute teacher. She was a 75-year member of Spring City Church of Christ.

Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Homer K. Holloway; and a grandson, Freddie Holloway.

Survivors include her daughters, Geraldine (Finley) Bandy and Nancy Smith, both of Hixson; and a son, Ralph Holloway, of Nashville; sister, Edna Parnell, of Oneida, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Brother Jim McCord officiating.

Burial will be in Spring City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spring City Church of Christ.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Landers

TULLAHOMA -- Thomas Joe Landers, 42, died Saturday, June 27, 2009.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. CDT today, July 1, at Owens Chapel Cemetery with Brother Billy Wayne Owens officiating.

Arrangements by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester.

Howard Locke

MURFREESBORO -- Howard Eugene Locke, 70, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009.

He retired from Metropolitan Nashville Public School System and Northwest Airlines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother.

He is survived by a sister, three children, three grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by many friends, colleagues and former students.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m. CDT and services will begin at noon at Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37128. 615-896-2229.

Carl Neal

DUNLAP -- Carl Dean "Dinker" Neal, 53, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009, at his residence.

Born in Chattanooga, he lived in Dunlap for the last eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Ada Neal.

Survivors include his children, Gary (Michelle) Neal and Cristy (Billy) Ford; brother, Larry Neal; his nephew who was like a son, Matthew Neal; ex-wife, Anna Essex; and his grandchildren, Megan Ford, Shelby Neal and Jessica Neal.

There will be a visitation Thursday, July 2, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. EDT 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.

George Sargent Jr.

WINCHESTER -- George Mack Sargent Jr., 78, a former resident of Sewanee, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, in the Nashville VA Hospital.

Funeral services: 3 p.m. CDT Thursday at the funeral home chapel.

Burial: Eastern Star Cemetery.

Visitation: 5-9 p.m. CDT today.

Arrangements by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn.

GEORGIA

Jack Babb

RINGGOLD -- Jack Joseph Babb, 81, faithful Christian and prominent businessman of Ringgold, passed away at his home on Monday, June 29, 2009.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Ringgold with Dr. Kerry Bunn, Dr. Dan Whitaker and Rev. Jimmy Hatcher officiating.

Interment will be at Catoosa Memorial Gardens. His body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ringgold First Baptist Church, 7611 Nashville St., Ringgold, GA 30736, or to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

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

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Marvin Crouch

LaFAYETTE -- Marvin Crouch died Monday, June 29, 2009.

Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at LaFayette Church of Christ conducted by minister Eddie Boggess and minister Marvin Crouch Jr.

Interment: LaFayette Cemetery.

Visitation at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8 p.m.

Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.

Linda Gaddis

ROSSVILLE -- Linda Ann "Ninnie" Gaddis, 60, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009.

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

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jack Sexton and Chaplain Les Fauntleroy officiating.

Burial will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends today after 10 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Ray Hamilton

ROSSVILLE -- James Ray Hamilton, 56, died Sunday, June 28, 2009.

Preceded in death by his parents, James Leroy and Betty Sue Hamilton; brother, Ronald Edward Hamilton; and nephew, Kevin Christopher Hunter.

Survived by his mother, Shirley J. Hamilton, of LaFayette; wife, Sandy Kelley Hamilton, of Rossville; daughters, Amber and husband, Michael Turnipseed, of Chattanooga, Debroh Kelley, of Ringgold; sons, Cody and wife, Felicia Hamilton, of Soddy-Daisy, Josh and wife, Saffron Hamilton, of Shelbyville, Tenn., Bubba Kelley, J.K. Kelley, Christopher Kelley and Stephen Kelley, all of Rossville; brothers, Marty and wife, Claire Hamilton, of Chattanooga, Randall and wife, Fran Hamilton, Anthony Hood, all of LaFayette; 14 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday from the Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Tim Turnipseed.

Pallbearers, Chase Hamilton, Adam Hood, J.K. Kelley, Bubba Kelley, Christopher Kelley and Stephen Kelley.

Interment: LaFayette Cemetery.

Visitation today from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

James McCalmon

CLOUDLAND -- James Grady McCalmon, 76, died Monday night, June 29, 2009.

Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cloudland Presbyterian Church.

Interment in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery.

Visitation today 5 until 8 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers contributions to Cloudland Presbyterian Church.

Tina McDaniel

FORT OGLETHORPE -- Tina McDaniel, 50, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, at her residence.

Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

David Pittman

ROSSVILLE -- David William "Rev. Booger" Pittman, 48, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009.

He was born in Memphis on Feb. 21, 1961, but has lived in the North Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Christian faith. He was employed with Shaw Industries as an Electrician for more than 10 years and was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the A.R.M. Group (Association of Recovering Motorcyclists), as well as a writer for Road Rash Magazine. He was always active in many different charities, such as the Stockings Full of Love and fund raising for the National Guard Troops serving overseas.

He was preceded in death by his father, John William Pittman; daughter, Cynthia Lynn Pittman and a special uncle, William "Boogie" Edington.

Survivors include his loving wife, Pam Pittman, of Rossville; mother, Helen Pittman, of Ringgold, Ga.; son, Alex William Pittman, of Rossville; sister, Janice Anderson, of Nashville; special niece, Lea Michelle Anderson and numerous other family, cousins and friends of the ARM Group.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Brother John Hitchens and Brother Jimmy Cornette officiating.

Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel.

Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carter Hope Center. 506 East Hawthorne St., Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-7044.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

ALABAMA

Irene Gambel

STEVENSON -- Irene Gambel, 79, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at her home.

Funeral at 11 a.m. CDT today at the funeral home chapel.

Interment will be at Longacre Cemetery in Stevenson.

Memorials in memory of Irene Gambel may be made to Longacre Cemetery Fund at First Southern State Bank.

Robert Hagan

DECATUR -- Robert Jay Hagan, 75, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009.

Memorial service 11 a.m. CDT today, July 1, at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.

Visitation today 9 a.m. CDT until time of services at the funeral home.

Sign guestbook at www.hhhfunerals.com.

Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.

Ruby Miller

ALBERTVILLE -- Ruby Lorene Bailey Miller, 81, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Noland Hospital, Birmingham, Ala.

Graveside service at 2 p.m. CDT Tuesday, July 7, at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Family request in lieu of flowers, make donation to American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by W.T. Wilson Funeral Home.

Ella Ramsey

FORT PAYNE -- Ella Lorene Ramsey, 89, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at her residence.

Funeral service at 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, July 2, 2009 from W.T. Wilson Chapel.

Burial in Mt. Pleasant, Crossville, Ala.

W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Family will receive friends 5-9 p.m. today.

John Thompson

STEVENSON -- John Will "Bimbo" Thompson, 55, died Monday, June 29, 2009.

The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. CDT at the funeral home Chapel.

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Interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Bridgeport, Ala.

Visitation will be today, 2-9 p.m. CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Ala.

Harold Underwood

IDER -- John Harold Underwood, 58, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at his residence.

Mr. Underwood served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Widows Creek Steam Plant.

Survivors include son, Christopher Underwood, Winchester, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jeanie Underwood, Chattanooga, John Paul Gilreath, Ider, Rodney and Krista Gilreath, Ider; mother, Magalene Underwood, Ider; brothers, Bobby Underwood, Eddie Underwood, Donnie Underwood, Ider, James Underwood, Chickamauga, GA., Michael Underwood, New Mexico; granddaughter, Heaven Leigh Underwood.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 3, at 3 p.m. CDT in Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. CDT Thursday.