HAMILTON COUNTY

Altha Barton

Altha Lawrence Barton, 95, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Elmcroft Retirement Home.

She was born in Ashville, N.C. and lived in Chattanooga for over 70 years. She was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Hubert Barton; daughter, Patricia Anne Clay; and grandson, Richard Todd Sizemore.

Mrs. Barton was a talented hair dresser who had a salon in her home in Red Bank for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother who touched the lives of many with her caring, gentle spirit.

Survivors include her daughter, Judy “Jamie” Rutledge, of Atlanta; granddaughters, Tami Sizemore Holden and Dee Anne Clay; grandson, Keith Sizemore; great-grandson, Andrew Holden; and great-granddaughter, Kelsey Holden, respectively of Chattanooga.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to the staff at Elmcroft for the excellent care provided.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with Rev. Bert Jones officiating.

Interment will be 10 a.m. Monday in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

William Berry

William H. Berry, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in a local hospital.

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

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Minnie Lee Billingsley

Minnie Lee Hennessee Bowman Billingsley, 87, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, after a long and brave struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Funeral services will be today at 11 a.m. in the funeral homer chapel with the Rev. J.N. Howard and the Rev. Genevieve DeHoog officiating.

Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, Brainerd United Methodist Church or an organization of your choice.

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

The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.

Danny Daniker

Danny Dale Daniker, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Dodie Ellis

Josephine “Dodie” McKay Ellis, 64, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, after a brave battle with brain cancer.

Dodie was born in Lakeland, Fla., and was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. Dodie had her B.S. degree in Nursing from the University of Florida. She was a nurse for over 40 years and retired from Erlanger North with over 25 years of service in nursing. Dodie was a longtime member of Hixson United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. She volunteered at Big Ridge Elementary and Hixson High School for many years. Dodie loved to play bridge with her friends and enjoyed traveling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Josephine McKay; and an aunt, Sarah Swatts.

Dodie is survived by her husband of 42 years, Fred Ellis; sons, Jeff Ellis and Rob Ellis.

The family wishes to express a special thanks to the Oncology group at Erlanger Hospital for the love and care given to Mrs. Ellis.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the North Chapel.

Services for Dodie will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the North Chapel with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dodie’s name to any Cancer Charity of your choice.

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

Thomas Farrell

Thomas Jeremiah “Jerry” Farrell died on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Dorn VAMC in Columbia, S.C.

Jerry was born July 9, 1923 in Chattanooga, to the late James and Clara Kintzel Farrell.

Jerry was raised in Chattanooga. Shortly after high school, he responded to his country’s call to duty following the attack on Pearl Harbor and joined the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Signalman, Second Class. While on duty in the South Pacific, the ship that Jerry was on, the aircraft carrier White Plains, was torpedoed, but not sunk during an attack by an Imperial Japanese submarine.

While on furlough in Boston, Mass., he met his future wife, Mary Catherine Coury. They married in 1945.

During the Korean War, Jerry worked as a civilian, Merchant Marine, on a military transport ship bringing soldiers and supplies to Korea.

Mary and Jerry had two sons. He lived in Connecticut for over 50 years, primarily in the small New England town of Woodbury, until his health deteriorated.

For over 30 years, Jerry was employed by the state of Connecticut at Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown, Conn. By profession he was barber, but his true love was that of a craftsman, having taught himself to be a master carpenter, plumber, and an electrician. He was excellent at building and repairing things. Many a friend and family member thinks of, and thanks, Jerry every time they return home and turn on a light switch or faucet. But most importantly, he was a friend and caring person who was always ready to help someone, whether with time or money. He was an affable “Irishman” who liked, and was liked by, everyone he met. Jerry will be dearly missed.

Jerry was a devout Roman Catholic and a parishioner of St Teresa of Avila R.C. Church of Woodbury, Conn., where he served as an usher and as a member of the Men’s Club. He also participated in various parish prayer groups, and was always ready to help out in any way he could. When it was time to give up his beloved woodworking tools, he donated them to the sisters at the The Abbey at Regina Laudis, in Bethlehem, Conn.

Additionally, Jerry was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was the Commander of the Newtown, Conn., Post 203. In the VFW he rose to the level of State Commander and, eventually, Aide de Camp to the National VFW Commander.

Later in life he was active in the Senior Center Meals Program, including training for and certification as a Chef.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Patrick, his sister, Mary, and most recently by his wife, Mary, who died in May 2009.

He is survived by his son, James J. Farrell, MD, MPH, of Columbia, S.C.; his son, T. Michael Farrell, Esq, his daughter-in-law, Kathy, and his granddaughter, Kindell, of Dacula, Ga.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009, followed by burial next to his wife in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Chattanooga.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

Dr. J.R. Faulkner Jr

Dr. J.R. Faulkner Jr., 95, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

He was former pastor at Highland Park Baptist Church and past president of Tennessee Temple University.

Dr. J.R. Faulkner was preceded in death by his wife, Magdalene “Matsie” Faulkner.

Survivors include his five sons and their wives, the Rev. Dr. Randy and Connie Faulkner, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Robert and Donna Faulkner, of Chattanooga, the Rev. Paul and Diana Faulkner, of Chattanooga, Peter and Judy Faulkner of Valdosta, Ga., and the Rev. Steve and Judy Faulkner, of Simcoe, Ontario; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and from noon to 2 p.m. at Highland Park Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at the church with Rev. David Bouler officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church, Tennessee Temple University, 1907 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404; Baptist International Missions, 8614 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, TN 37341; or Camp Joy, 1907 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.

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

More arrangements will be announced by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

Gloria Jackson

Gloria J. Jackson, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in Nashville.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.

Christopher Kilgore

Christopher Wayne “Kit” Kilgore, 39, of East Ridge, died on Sunday, June 7, 2009.

Christopher was a graduate of Whitwell High School and Chattanooga State. He was employed by Hasko as an electrician and for Millenium Packaging of Chattanooga. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth “Cotton” Kilgore.

He is survived by wife, Pamela Kilgore, of East Ridge; two children, Caleb “Huck” Kilgore and Joshua “Bob” Kilgore; two stepchildren, Chad and Brittney Ayers; mother, Christine Dodson, of Whitwell; stepmother, Shella Kilgore, of Whitwell; brother, Robert “Cotton” Kilgore (Joy), of Dunlap; stepsisters, Vicki Lowe and Cathy Young, of Whitwell; father-in-law, Bill Britt, of Rossville; sisters-in-law, Kim Roden (Charlie), of East Ridge, April Alderman (Rob), of Cleveland; brother-in-law, Tad Britt, of East Ridge.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Glen Smallwood officiating.

Interment will be in Red Hill Cemetery in Whitwell, Tenn., with Rob Alderman, Tad Britt, Jimmy French, Barry Heard, Chad Holland and Charlie Roden serving as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Atterton, Jeff Brantley, Tim Easterly, Eddie Hambrick and Edro Harris.

The family will receive friends Saturday from noon-9 p.m. at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pamela Kilgore.

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

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.

Ruth Koplin

Ruth E. Koplin, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009.

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

David Litz

David Graham Litz, 87, of East Ridge, passed away Tuesday morning, June 9, 2009.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to First Baptist Church at 401 Gateway Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37402.

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

The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to noon today.

The funeral service will follow at noon.

Interment will take place at 1 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd.

Sam McAllister Sr.

John Samuel “Sam” McAllister Sr., 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009, in a local hospital.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga.

Mr. McAllister was a U.S. Airforce veteran and was the owner and operator of Service Dry Cleaners from 1997 until his retirement in 2008. He was of the Baptist faith.

His son, John Samuel McAllister Jr. preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna McAllister; children, Matt (Cherie) McAllister, of Chattanooga; Mark McAllister, of Atlanta; Karen (Lynn) Guetheline, of Ringgold; grandchildren, Joshua, Kristen, Cassie, Samantha, Wendie, Wes and Alyse.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with the Rev. Sterling Jetton officiating.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association online at www.diabetes.org or by calling 1-800-342-2383.

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Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.

Charles McDaniel

Charles L. “C.L.” McDaniel, 91, of Harrison, went to be with his eternal Father and Saviour, Thursday, June 11, 2009, with his loved ones at his bedside.

Mr. McDaniel served his country honorably in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a proud member of the U.S. Air Force. He was born Oct. 13, 1917 and was a lifelong resident of Harrison where he gained notoriety as one of the finest strawberry farmers in the South.

C.L. was a former Deacon at Denny Hill Baptist Church and was loved and respected by all those fortunate enough to have crossed his path during his lifetime. An avid Braves and baseball fan, some of his most treasured moments were spent at the ball field as he proudly watched his grandchildren and the many “other” children whose lives he impacted through his love and generosity.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lincoln McDaniel and Minnie Richey McDaniel: siblings, Allie, Chester, Richard, Fred and Maggie McDaniel.

Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Mazie Pruitt McDaniel; sister, Eva Massengill; daughters, JoAnn McDaniel and Freida Roy; son-in-law, Terry Roy; grandchildren, Mark (Valerie) Roy and Kristi (James) Beach; great-grandchildren, Emma Beach, Amanda Roy and Connor Beach; adopted granddaughter, Heather Randolph as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. David Evans, the Rev. George Angel officiating.

Interment will follow in Old McDonald Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today from 2-8 p.m. and on Saturday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.

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

Cecil Pence

Cecil Pence, 86, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 15, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony Walliser and the Rev. Chuck Patrick officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends Monday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1501 E. Third St., Dayton, OH 45403, or to the Gospel City Mission, P.O. Box 1141, Dayton, OH 45401.

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

Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Maynard Roberson

Maynard Roberson died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in Chattanooga.

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

Sylvia Wright

Sylvia Parker Wright, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Grandview Medical Center in Jasper.

A native of Jasper, Tenn., Mrs. Wright was the daughter of the late Frank Wampler Parker Sr. and Reba Hibbs Parker.

She was a member of Brainerd Untied Methodist Church and of the Freedom Foundation.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred G. Wright; son, Fredrick A. Wright; brothers, William Parker Sr., Frank Parker Jr., and James I. Parker; sisters, Bertha J. Minter and Winnie M. Rittenberry.

Survivors include two grandsons, Billy and Harry Wright; nephew and her “son in heart”, Corky Parker; brothers, Johnny (Myrna) Parker, Robert Parker, Spud (Lynn) Parker; sisters, Emma Lucille McClenaghan, Mary Jo Broom and Janice Knight; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. CDT Saturday, June 13, 2009, in the funeral home chapel.

A private burial will be held in Brainerd United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will gather with friends for visitation today from 6-9 p.m. CDT at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Havron’s Chapel Cemetery Fund.

Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500. www.tatefh.com

TENNESSEE

Charles Foster Jr.

DECHERD — Charles Dwight Foster Jr., 28, formerly of Decherd, passed away Monday June 8, 2009, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

Online condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.

A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. CDT Saturday, June 13, from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.

Alma Fritts

DAYTON — Alma Faye Fritts died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at her home.

She was a longtime resident of Rhea County and attended Sale Creek First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Fritts; several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Bill and Michael Fritts, both of Dayton, Tenn.; brother, Shep Hill; four sisters, Gail Travis, Julie Norris and Nora Cochran, all of Dayton, and Wanda Scott, of Sale Creek; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley Hawkins.

Burial in Rhea Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.

Earl Hall

SEQUATCHIE — Earl Hall, 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in a Chattanooga hospital.

A native of Rocky Face, Ga., he was born on Sept. 3, 1943 to the late Chester and Myrtle Hall.

Mr. Hall was a former employee of U.S. Stove and Yates Bleacher Co.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Joe Hall.

Survivors include his sons, David (Wanda) Hall and James (Teresa) Hall; daughter, Carol Hall; stepson, Danny (Samantha) Pitassi; stepdaughter, Patti (Keith) Frances; brother, Bill Hall; sisters, Elsie Gilbert, Brenda Collins and Faye Gray; grandchildren, David, Ann Marie, Sarah, Rebecca, Wayne, Chris, Cherie, Tabatha, Amanda and Adam.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. CDT Saturday, June 13, 2009, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bo Smith officiating.

Interment will follow at Burns Cemetery, Sequatchie, Tenn., with Lebron Huckabee, Joey Henegar, Gary Freeman, Alan Sayger, Tyler Wooten and Tim Breedlove serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends for visitation today from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CDT at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500. www.tatefh.com.

Elijah Hall

WINCHESTER — Elijah Blanton Hall, 77, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. CDT Saturday at Moore-Cortner Chapel.

Burial in Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Visitation after 4 p.m. CDT today at Moore-Cortner Chapel.

Selena King

SPRING CITY — Selena Danielle King, 28, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home.

Visitation 30 minutes prior to the service.

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

Margaret McGinnis

Margaret Faye McGinnis, 72, of the Suck Creek Mountain Community passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her residence surrounded by family.

Left to cherish her memories husband, Thomas Earl McGinnis; children, Becky May, Sonya Beck; grandchildren, Troy Kilgore, Nick Kilgore, Catey May, Jacque Reihl loved like a daughter.

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

Catherine Patton

GRAYSVILLE — Catherine Patton, 82, a loving mother and grandmother, went to be with her loving Saviour surrounded by her family Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Rhea Medical Center.

She had a great love for live plants, ceramic ducks and jewelry which she collected much of.

She retired from Oster Corp. and was of the Church of God faith.

She was born in Nashville the daughter of the late James Earl Jones and Frances and Eugene Halpin.

She was preceded in death by husband of 32 years, Willie Franklin Patton Sr.; daughter, Barbara Dunn; son, Teddy Patton; grandson, J.P. Everett; granddaughter, Nettie Smith; brother, Ben Jones; sister, Betty Halpin; and her daughter-in-law, Charlotte Sue Patton.

Survivors include two sons, Willie F. Patton Jr., of Dayton, Tenn., Robert “Red” Patton, of Chattanooga; five daughters, Mary (Danny) Everett, of Graysville, Rose Brown, Nashville, Shirley Brooks, of Spring City, Betty Mays, of Chattanooga and Janice (Paul) Vineyard, of Evensville, Tenn.; two brothers, Maddell Halpin, of Oklahoma, David Halpin, of Pleasantview, Tenn.; three sisters, Jane Ann Sprogeue, Mammie McCormick and Hester Gray, all of Nashville; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating.

Burial in Pleasantview Cemetery.

Visitation all day today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.

Nellie Swanger

DUNLAP — Nellie Elizabeth Kerley Swanger, 91, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 10, 2009, in Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital.

She was a member of Dunlap Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Burrel Swanger; sister, Lillie Lewis; brother, Glen Kerley,

She is survived by a daughter, Joyce (Jerry) Boston; two sons, Jack (Romeldia) and Ricky (Pam) Swanger, all of Dunlap; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Grady Kerley, Dunlap; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held today at 6 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Elmer Blaylock and the Rev. Billy Ralph Layne officiating.

Burial will be in Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens.

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

Arrangements by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.

Family will receive friends today 2-6 p.m. CDT.

John Thomas Sr.

JASPER — John Cecil Thomas Sr., 74, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at his home.

He was the son of the late Berry and Isabel Thomas. John was a former employee at Lodge Manufacturing Co. and TVA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Jones Thomas; and their two sons, John Cecil Thomas Jr. and Paul Edward Thomas.

He is survived by brothers, George Thomas, of South Pittsburg, Tenn., Ronnie Thomas, of Ringgold, Ga., and Carl Edward Thomas, of Kennesaw, Ga.; sisters, Opal Sanders, of Gruetli-Laager, Tenn., and Carolyn Thomas, of Park City, Ky.; granddaughters, Rebecca Lynn Thomas and Melissa Thomas; and grandson, John Floyd Thomas, all of South Pittsburg.

A graveside funeral service at Gilliam Cemetery in South Pittsburg will be held at 11 a.m. CDT today, June 12.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at www.rogersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.

GEORGIA

Charles Robbins

RINGGOLD — Charles “Rudy” Robbins, 84, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, in a local hospital.

He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area. Mr. Robbins was a member of First Baptist Church of Ringgold. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher during his church life. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge serving as a Sergeant and receiving the Bronze Star.

Survivors are his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Leroy Robbins; son, Ken (Myra) Robbins, Ringgold; daughter, Judy (Donald) McKaig, Ringgold; sister, Audrey Leroy Ellis, Marietta; three grandchildren, Jason (Brittany) McKaig, Ringgold, Jonathan (Leslie) McKaig, Chattanooga, Benjamin Robbins, Peace Corp, Ukraine; great-grandson, Cooper McKaig; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Ringgold First Baptist with Dr. Kerry Bunn, Dr. Dan Whittaker and Dr. Dewey Boyd officiating.

Interment in Anderson Memorial Gardens.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Mitchell Sunday School Class.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ringgold, Caldwell Building Fund, 7611 Nashville St., Ringgold, GA 30736.

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

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Dorothy Sparks

FLINTSTONE — Dorothy Fern Hebison “Nana” Sparks, 78, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, in a local hospital.

She was a native of Roswell, N.M., and had been a resident of North Georgia since 1961. Mrs. Sparks was a faithful member of Flintstone United Methodist Church for 48 years and a member of the United Methodist Women. She loved reading, puzzles, traveling, family get togethers, and was a big Atlanta Braves fan.

Survivors include her husband, Marcus Sparks; children, Pamela (Steve) Benton, Flintstone, Janice (Danny) Stoker, Kensington, Mark Sparks, Gulfport, Miss., Luke (Susan) Sparks, Flintstone, Mary (David) Igou, Rossville, Peggy (Jamie) Moody, Falling Water, Tenn.; grandchildren, Holly (Hall) Price, Nicholas and Tyler Hall, Cliff, Rodney, and David Stoker, Denver and Montana Sparks, Hannah (Sparks) Maounis, Hailey and Brock Sparks, Megan Tuttle and Tommy Igou, Macy, Molly, and Jay Moody; step grandchildren, Sarah, Christopher and Ferris Brady; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Lydia, Grace, Lehney and Noah Price, Skyler Hall, Jack, Owen, Ian and Grant Stoker, Haiden Sparks and Lucas Maounis; siblings, Sandra (MZ) Wilson, Mary (Fred) Gorman, all of Middleton, Idaho, Charlie (Dusty) Hebison, Crestview, Fla., Kent (Debbie) Hebison, Redding, Calif., Fred Hebison, California; sister-in-law, Peggie (Elder) Jones, Chattanooga; countless nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Flintstone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Dixon and the Rev. Vernon Windom officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Flintstone United Methodist Church, 2503 Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone, GA 30725, or Hospice of Chattanooga, P. O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

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

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

ALABAMA

Jessie Abbott

GUNTERSVILLE — Jessie Inez Abbott, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Shepherd’s Cove.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. CDT Saturday, June 13, 2009, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Burial in Hopewell Cemetery.

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

Glenda Griffith

HIGDON — Glenda Childress Griffith, 69, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Erlanger hospital.

Survivors include, husband, Lawrence Griffith, Higdon; son and daughter-in-law, Steavon and Rodenna Avans, Bryant; granddaughter, Stephanie (Curtis) Wright; great-grandson, Gavin Wright; brother, Sonny Childress, Trenton; sisters, Fay Gore, Flat Rock, Helen McDowell, Fort Payne.

Mrs. Griffith was preceded in death by brothers, Lucky and Van Childress.

Mollie Hudson

FORT PAYNE — Mollie Hudson, 90, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Crowne Health Care.

Funeral will be today at 4 p.m. CDT from Lebanon Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Town Creek Cemetery.

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Visitation will be today, June 12, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT at Rainsville Funeral Home.

Florence Lowe

BRYANT — Florence Addie “Flo” Lowe, 64, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

Visitation noon-9 p.m. EDT today at Moore Funeral Home and Saturday 10 until 11 a.m service at Mountain View Church of God.

Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Make contributions to Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 367, Bryant, AL 35958.

Phillip Mays

FORT PAYNE — Phillip Mays, 62, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at DeKalb Regional Hospital.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, June 14, at Glenwood Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. CDT Saturday at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.

Cecil Smith

HENAGAR — Cecil Smith, 80, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Grandview Medical Center.

Mr. Smith was a Korean War veteran serving in the Army, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Smith; brothers, Orvel, Wheeler, Arnold and Burgeon Smith.

Survivors include son, Danny Smith, Henagar; brother, Carl Smith, Henagar; sister, Dorothy Nailer, Armurchee, Ga.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m. CDT in Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Brother Bud Laney and Brother Ledon Tinker officiating.

Burial will follow in Fuller Cemetery with Military honors.

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

OTHER AREAS

Charles Hutton

ROLESVILLE, NC. — Charles Mark Hutton, 72, passed from this life Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Wake Medical Center.

He was born in Jamestown, Ala., the son of the late Mae Crye Hutton and William Jesse Hutton. Mr. Hutton was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelors in Business Administration, served in the U.S. Naval Reserves, and worked with Rose’s Stores Inc. for 37 years and retired in 1995 as Senior Human Resources Manager.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, June 12, 2009 at North Raleigh Church of Christ, 8701 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, with Minister Ken Chaffin officiating.

Mr. Hutton was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, “Pops.”

He is survived by his devoted wife, Anna Griffith Hutton with whom he recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. He also is survived by his two daughters, Dianna Hutton Trainor and husband, Jack, of Wake Forest, and Cheryl Hutton, of Wake Forest; son, Mark Hutton and wife Carolyn, of Charlotte; seven grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren, Luke, Matt and Rachel Hutton, all of Charlotte, Caitlin Davis, of Greensboro, Leah Rae, of Wake Forest, Alex Jones, Ben Jones and Tara Trainor, all of Wake Forest and Neal Trainor, of Baltimore, Md.; sister, Margaret York, of Fort Oglethorpe; brothers, Richard Hutton and wife, Frankie, of McMinnville, Tenn., and David Hutton and wife, Sylvia, of Pullman, Wash.; brother-in-law, C.G. Griffith and wife, Vickie, of Ringgold, Ga.; extended family, Bill Warren, Lynn and David Hebert and their children, Carly, Jennifer and Jake, and he is the beloved “Uncle Charlie” to six nephews and eight nieces.

His faith and family were the important things in his life. He was a member of North Raleigh Church of Christ and enjoyed his church family. One of his favorite verses was Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carolina Bible Camp & Retreat Center Inc., P.O. Box 1234, Mocksville, NC 27028, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587. 919-556-5811.

www.brightfunerals.com.

Raymond Leazer

SALISBURY, N.C. — Raymond Alexander Leazer, 87, of Salisbury, formerly of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Leazer was born June 17, 1921, in Rowan County, attended the Salisbury City Schools and retired from Southern Railway.

He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church, Salisbury.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Albert and Florence Leazer; wife, Rena Mauney Leazer; daughter, Jean Johnson; son, Tommy Leazer; great-grandson, Sebastian Johnson; brothers, Roy, George and Hubert

Leazer; and sisters, Nonnie Taylor, Blanche Foster and Addie Troutman.

He is survived by two sons, Bobby (Jotty) Leazer, of Seattle, Wash., and Roy Leazer, of Salisbury; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Providence United Methodist Church, Salisbury, at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11 officiated by Rev. Dan Gobble, pastor.

The body was cremated.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Western N.C. Chapter, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28210.

Arrangements are by Evergreen Cremation Services of Salisbury.