HAMILTON COUNTY

Gary Adams

Gary Bennett Adams, 61, of Falling Water, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009, at his residence.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. Gary was a truck driver for many years before being employed with Woodbridge Foam Fabricating for six years as a machine operator.

He was preceded in death by his father, Benny Adams.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Anne Adams; daughter and son-in-law, Julianne and Corey Stapleton, of Falling Water; mother, Virginia “Jenny” Adams, of Falling Water; brother, James Adams of Chattanooga; sister, Alice Foeh, of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Logan, Levi and Luke Stapleton.

Services will be Monday, June 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Deddy Owensby and Kenny Adams officiating.

Burial will follow at Levi Cemetery.

Visitation is today from 2-5 and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Clay Johnson Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital or Hospice of Chattanooga.

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

Bertie Clift

Bertie Mae Clift, 93, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009, in a local hospital.

She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Clift.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Jan Clift, of Soddy-Daisy, and Bobby and Sylvia Clift, of Chattanooga; along with three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be Monday, June 22, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ted Painter officiating.

Entombment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Brent Clift, Jimmy Clift, Steve Clift, Blane Barnes, David Owens and Steven Clift serving as pallbearers.

Visitation today from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to New Salem Baptist Church, 9806 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.

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

Mary Doyle

Mary C. Doyle, 87, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away in her sleep, Saturday, June 20, 2009.

She was a member of the Rock Spring United Methodist Church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Georgia Chapter, for many years. She loved making quilts for her family and friends.

Her husband, Harold R. Doyle; parents, J.F. and Bessie Carlock; sister, Juanita Ukena; and a brother, Bill Carlock, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Callahan; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Edd Reddy, Kathy and Bill Eaves; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Mary Jane Carlock; brothers, Jack Carlock, J.D. Carlock; sisters, Katherine Carlock, Alice Hatch, Jessie Crawford; grandchildren, Scot Hackney, Chad Hackney, John Reddy, Heather Juarez, Chris McDougal, Casey Callahan; four great-grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lonnie Eldridge officiating.

Interment will follow in Rock Spring Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Peele officiating the committal service. Visitation is 2:00 TO 4:00 & 6:00 TO 9:00 Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to: Daisy United Methodist Church, 9508 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 or to Rock Spring United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 117, Rock Spring, GA 30739.

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

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

Mattie Ellison

Mattie Pearl Ellison, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17 2009.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis N. Ellison; parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell; daughters, Mildred and Patricia Ellison who resided in Detroit, Mich., for many years; a son, David Ellison of Chattanooga.

She is survived by daughters, Mary (Orlando) Williams, Pearlie (Rufus) Jones, Janice (James) Ballard, Cheryl (Ted) Abernathy, Angia (Michael) Armour and Yolanda Garrett, of Chattanooga; sons, Willis N. Ellison Jr., of Detroit, Mich., Robert (Barbara) Ellison, Kenneth Eillison, Charles Charleston, of Chattanooga; 29 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; special caregivers, Ms. Shirley Pinkerson, Ms. Elvina Watley, Ms. Rita Harrison, Ms. Kim Pierce, Ms. Christi Calhoun and Ms. Loyce Lovelace.

Thanks to Alexian Brothers for their care and the staff of Memorial Hospital Hospice of Chattanooga, we appreciate you all for the time your endured with us in our time of grievance. A special thank you to Dr. McCoy, her heart specialist, Dr. Birch of Alexian Brothers who gave their strong support and Dialysis Clinic on Stein Drive for all their support.

Homegoing services will be held at Olivet Baptist Church at noon Monday, June 22, 2009.

Interment in Highland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

Ona Elsea

Pearl Ona Parton Elsea, 84, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009, in a local health care facility.

A lifelong resident of Soddy-Dasiy, she was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church. She was born April 27, 1925 to the late Sam and Pearl Parton. Ona worked for many years at Miller Brothers and the Volunteer Army and Ammunition Plant. She was a talented cake baker and designer. She loved canning, cooking and doing for others. Ona will be missed very much.

Her husband, James A. Elsea, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sister, Imogene P. Stout, of Brainerd; nephews, Gary H. Stout, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Stan F. Stout, of Cumming, Ga.; grand nephews, William H. Stout and Charles S. Stout, both of Cumming, Ga.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2009, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robert Gilbert officiating.

Burial will follow at National Cemetery.

Visitation is from 3 to 6 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.

Edith Evans

Edith Perry Evans, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, in a local healthcare facility.

She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She had been a hairdresser for over 30 years in the Chattanooga area and was employed with Cinderella Beauty Shop for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Erskin Evans; parents, George W. Perry Sr. and Jodie Perry; brothers, George W. Perry Jr. and Jack Perry; sisters, Mamie Ruth Wilson and Betty Pugh.

Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth Coole and her husband, Dennis, of Chattanooga; and a brother, James Perry, and his wife, Shirley, of Chattanooga,several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road with the Rev. Lanny R. Johnson officiating.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or to the Alzheimers Association.

Dorothy Genung

Dorothy Butler Genung, 87, of Chattanooga, died Friday, June 19, 2009, at her residence.

A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, she was a graduate of Tyner High School and East Tennessee State Teachers College. She taught many years at Tyner High School and East Brainerd Elementary School.

Mrs. Genung was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Class. She had been active and was a charter member in Alpha Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, retired Teachers of Hamilton County and TOTS of Tyner UMC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, D. James Genung; parents, Atwood and Lula Butler; brother and sister-in-law, Atwood and Virginia Butler.

Survivors are her children, Marcia and Terry Brown, Hixson, Nancy Broom, Ringgold, Don Genung, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Suzanne and Steaven Rogers, Christy and Bill Killeffer, Dara Broom and Matthew Broom; great-grandchildren, Steaven and Gracie Rogers and many beloved nieces and nephews; special lifelong friend, Ethelwyn Arnold.

Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel.

Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the Alzheimer's Association.

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

The family will receive friends today from 1-7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.

Amy Haskew

Amy Elizabeth Haskew, 34, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

Amy was a 1987 graduate of Hixson High School. Amy was a kind and generous lady, who loved animals as much as life itself. There was never a dog or cat that was without a home, that she didn’t take in. Amy had many friends in all walks of life, and never met a stranger. Amy was truly a Christian lady with a “Heart of Gold.”

Amy was preceded in death by her mother, Georgia B. Haskew.

Surviving spouse, Bill Bradford, of Houston, Texas; Dad and stepmother, Gary and Rita Haskew, Chattanooga; mother-in-law, Donna Bradford, Oklahoma; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer (Don) Demba, of Atlanta; uncles Jerre Haskew (Barbara), Greg Haskew (Nikki), of Chattanooga; aunt, Sara Bukema (Calvin), of Baltimore, Md.; also several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Darrell Davenport officiating.

The family and friends will depart the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in a procession to Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Chris Johnson, Greg Johnson, Foster Yates, Russell Bean, Phil Alsbrook and Boomer Brown.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the McKamey Animal Care & Adoption Center, 4500 North Access Road, Chattanooga, TN 37415.

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

Arrangements are by the Norht Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Michael Holliman

Michael Holliman, 60, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Buel Holliman; and sister, Shirley Burruss.

Survivors include his brothers, Donnie and David; sisters, Lucille, Billie, Retha and Arzella.

He is survived locally by his sisters, Sandra Masters and Libby (Harold) Neville, of Soddy-Daisy;

nephew, Clay (Amber) Masters, of Soddy-Daisy; great-nieces, Emma and Loralye. and special neighbors, Becky White, Justin, Raymond, Kevin and Sissy.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Legacy Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family wishes to express thanks to Home Health of East Tennessee, especially to Heather, Ginger and Patty.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hosptial, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

We invite you to share your thoughts and memories at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24 hour obituary line 843-5055.

May Houck

May Temple Houck passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 18, 2009.

She was born on December 22, 1915, in Chattanooga to Morris Eugene Temple and Mae Waldrop Temple.

She married the late Theodore L. Montague Jr. in 1941 and was widowed in 1964.

She was married to the late Richard Henry Houck from 1970 until his death in 2001.

A graduate of Girls Preparatory School and the University of Georgia, Mrs. Houck was an active member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, the Junior League of Chattanooga and the Lookout Mountain Garden Club.

Mrs. Houck was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, John W. Temple and Frederick H. Temple; her sister, Isabel Temple Smartt; and her stepdaughter, Janice Houck Eldridge.

She is survived by her sons, Theodore (Elaine) Montague III, Dwight (Joy) Montague, and Langdon (Brooke) Montague; her daughters, May Montague (Edward L.) Mitchell and Charlotte Montague (Thomas) Shields; her stepdaughter, Katherine Houck Trent; her stepson, Richard Houck Jr; her fifteen grandchildren, William (Leah) Mitchell, May (Gregory) McGuire, Preston (Rachael) Mitchell, Madison Mitchell, Rebecca (James) Nolen, Emily (Robert) Ellis, Betty Montague, Katherine Montague, Thomas Shields III, Patrick (Samantha) Shields, Brooks Montague, Henry Montague, Robert Eldridge, Margaret Eldridge Stultz, and Leighton Trent; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in the Fellowship Hall of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, followed by a memorial service at noon.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangements by Wann Funeral Home.

Polly Kimball

Polly Ann Caldwell Kimball, 87, of Signal Mountain, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009, in a local hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal S. Kimball Jr.; and son, Hal S. “Sandy” Kimball III.

She is survived by her son, Charles T. Kimball and wife, Robin; granddaughters, Allison K. Bishop, K. Elizabeth Kimball; great-granddaughter, Madeline Bishop; brother, Thomas A. Caldwell Jr. and wife, Anne; nephew, Thomas A. Caldwell; niece, Joanne C. Beckman; nephew, Grant Caldwell; and nephew, Craig Caldwell.

Mrs. Kimball was a member of Northside Presbyterian Church. She attended Chattanooga City High School, the University of Chattanooga, and was an alumni of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. After retiring from the United Way of Chattanooga, she served as a volunteer at Memorial Hospital for many years.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Northside Presbyterian Church. Reception with the family will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northside Presbyterian Book of Remembrance, American Cancer Society or National Kidney Foundation of Chattanooga.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences.

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

Donna Petruzzi

Donna Carole Button Petruzzi, formerly of Glasgow, Ky., passed away Friday, June 19, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.

Donna was the daughter of the late Elbert Wayne and Ora Hume Button.

She is survived by a son, Peter Petruzzi Jr., and wife Wendy; a sister, Wanda Button Kinslow, and husband, Leslie; nephews, Kendall (Monica) Kinslow, Kyron (Kelly) Kinslow; two great-nieces and a nephew, Courtney, Kyle and Kinley Kinslow.Also surviving are very special friends and caregivers, Susan and Johnny Pruett, of Chattanooga.

Funeral services will be held at 7p.m. today at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel with Pastor Ed Alexander officiating.

Burial will be in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery in Glasgow, Ky.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN.

Lillie Russell

Lillie B. Russell, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at a local hospital.

Professional and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Home, 1724 McCallie Ave.

Theodore Suttles

Theodore Lebron Suttles, 57, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at his residence.

Funeral today at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. James Harper officiating.

Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.

Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

Dr. Louis Ulin

Dr. Louis Ulin, 94, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at his home.

Dr. Ulin was a graduate of Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa., and practiced medicine in Chattanooga for over 50 years and was Board Certified in General Surgery.

He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Medical unit of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice G. Ulin; and a brother, Dr. Alex Ulin.

Survivors include his daughter, Allison Ulin Lynch, Chattanooga; son, Dr. Louis Scott Ulin, Dania Beach, Fla.; brother, Dr. Steve Ulin, and sister-in-law, Ellie Ulin, Tucson, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Selma Cash Paty; grandchild, Kate Lynch, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Laura Ulin, Margate, Fla., Shaun Scott Ulin and Tristan Ulin, Dania Beach, Fla., and several great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Siskin Children’s Institute.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

TENNESSEE

Donnie Blaylock

DECATUR — Donnie Blaylock, 53, died Saturday, June 20, 2009.

He managed the Armstrong Ferry Campground in Meigs County.

Survivors are wife, Beverly Blaylock; sons, Clint Donnie and Cordell Luther Blaylock; and mother, Rosie Cobb Blaylock.

There will be no services.

Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, in charge of arrangements.

Billy Edwards

LAYNE’S COVE — Billy Boyd Edwards, 64, passed away at his home on Friday, June 19, 2009.

Billy had been a deputy with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and had retired as a safety inspector with Yellow Freight. He was a member of Felix Grundy Lodge F & AM.

Survivors are son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Wayne (Mindy) Edwards, Lebanon; sisters, Bettye Doris (Tom), Cleveland, Ohio, and Ruth Ann Roberts, Cleveland; six grandchildren, Kendra Lea Hiett, Austin Lea Edwards. Samantha Nichole Edwards, Kaylei Gweyn Edwards, William Landon Edwards and Mackenzie Chyanne Hudgins, several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. J.C. Stewart and others officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday from noon until the time of services.

Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Avenue, Monteagle.

Beatrice Freels

DAYTON — Beatrice Almira Freels, 95, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009.

She was a longtime resident of Rhea county and was a member of New Union Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Freels; six brothers, Claxton, Homer, Berlin, Ernest, Joe, and Delmas Moneymaker; two sisters, Berniece Stinecipher, and Mary Alberta Moneymaker.

Survivors are two sons, Ralph Bentley Freels, Edsel (Shirley) Freels; two daughters, Esther Garrison, Mary (Emery Lowe) Daniels, all of Dayton; brother, Rector Moneymaker, Lake City, Tenn.; sister, Bonnie Campbell, Concord, Tenn.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Services are 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Coulter Garrison Funeral Home in Dayton, with Dr. Danny Ruehling officiating.

Interment in Spring City Cemetery.

Visitation today after 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Connie Friederichsen

HERMITAGE — Constance “Connie” Wilhoit Friederichsen, 61, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest McKinley Wilhoit Sr.

Connie is survived by her sister, Dorothy Wilhoit Wilson; and brother, Forrest McKinley Wilhoit Jr.

A memorial service in her honor will be held Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 7 p.m., immediately preceded by visitation beginning at 5 p.m., at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel.

Memorial donations may be made to The Gabriel Foundation at www.thegabrielfoundation.org.

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

Hot Rod Green

DUNLAP — Tommy “Hot Rod” Green, 76, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Erlanger Hospital.

Graveside services will be held today at 2 p.m. in Mansfield Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are by

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

Willard Hall

WINCHESTER — Willard Lee Hall, 88, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009.

Funeral service today at 2 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel in Winchester.

Burial in Winchester Memorial Park.

Lindley Haynes

MONTEAGLE — Lindley P. Bryant Haynes, 16, passed away Thursday night, June 18, 2009, at Emerald Hodgson Hospital in Sewanee from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Lindley would have been a junior at Grundy County High School this fall.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Haynes.

Survivors include her mother, Betty Haynes, of Monteagle; biological mother, Tina R. Jones, of McMinnville; sister, Jordan Jones, of Tullahoma; brother, Chase (Hope) Bryant, of McMinnville; niece, Kendall Azlynn Bryant; aunt, Dee Dee (Dale) Meek, of Tracy City; uncle, Shannon (Cindy) Henley, of Tracy City; cousins, Darrin and Tyler Henley, Steven and Kendra Meeks. Lindley had many many friends whom she loved dearly.

Funeral services 4 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Freddie Savage officiating.

Burial will be in Pryor Ridge Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Foster and Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City.

Gene Stewart Sr.

SOUTH PITTSBURG — Alton Gene Stewart Sr., 63, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg at 2 p.m. Monday, June 22.

Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

Condolence may be sent to the Stewart family by visiting our website at www.rogersfuneralhome.com.

There will be no visitation today, June 21.

James Sumner

TEN MILE — James “Hilton” Sumner, 56, died Friday, June 19, 2009.

Funeral services are Monday at 11 a.m. at Bowers Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment in the Roberts Cemetery, Ten Mile.

Visitation 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home Decatur Chapel of Decatur.

GEORGIA

Osbie Bethune

TRENTON — Brinie Osbie Bethune, 78, passed away Friday June 19, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with Virgil Stone officiating.

Interment will be at 2 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation 2-9 p.m. Monday and 10-12 a.m. Tuesday.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

Ila Clark

LaFAYETTE — Ila Dean Clark, 75, died Friday, June 19, 2009.

Survivers are daughters, Jane Mullis, Diane Brown, Holly Ratledge, Cindy Johnson; sons, Larry, Harvey, Marty, Ricky, Tim, Rodney Clark, Stacy Mullis; sisters, Montyne Mullis, Charlene Cagle; brothers, Clayton, Russell, and Doyle Pickard.

Funeral at 3 p.m. today at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Tony Curtis

WHITWELL — Tony “Gabby” William Curtis, 36, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009.

He was employed by SCS Trucking.

Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Leatha Griffith.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melissa Perry Curtis, of Whitwell; children, Madison Curtis and Jessee Curtis, both of Dunlap; stepson, Tyler Young, of Whitwell; parents, Roy and Lucille Curtis, of Whitwell; brothers, Tracy (Alice) Curtis, Michael Curtis, Cody Curtis, all of Whitwell.

Memorial services will be 4 p.m. today, June 21, 2009, in the fimeral home chapel with the Rev. Raymond Bryant officiating.

Family will receive friends today from noon-4 p.m.

Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sarah Dunnington

LaFAYETTE — Sarah Ladell Kitchen Dunnington, 79, died Friday, June 12, 2009.

Her favorite saying was from an American Indian adage, “PAHA SAPA”, “The Heart Of Everything That Is”.

Pastor Keith Bobo will conduct a memorial service on Monday, June 22, 2009, at 6:30 p.m in Lighthouse of the Word Church, 920 Caroline Road, Rossville, Ga. 30741.

Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral and Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.

Margarette Frye

RINGGOLD — Margarette “Margie” Frye, 71, passed away June 19, 2009, at her residence.

She was a member of Frawley Road Baptist Church and was retired from Bi-Lo’s bakery department after nineteen years of service.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Frye; and parents, John and Elsie Pressnell.

Surviving relatives are husband of 49 years, Johnny Frye; sons, Chris (Carolyn) Frye, of Ringgold, Alan (Gina) Frye, of Chattanooga; brother, Johnny Pressnell, of Little Rock, Ark.; sister, Mary Brooks, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Lauren “Lolly” Frye, Lindsey Frye, both of Marietta, Katelyn Frye and McKenzie Frye, both of Chattanooga, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Heritage Chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mark Henderson, Bryon Henderson, Bobby Towe, Fred Phillips, Vance Boone, and Dwight Corbin.

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

The family would like thank Hospice of Chattanooga for all the kind and professional care given during Margie’s illness, and a special cousin Betty Haynes for her loving care.

The family will receive friends today from 3-9 p.m. and one hour prior to service time on Tuesday.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Roland Green

MARIETTA — Roland Forrest Green, 65, died Thursday, June 18, 2009.

Funeral at noon on Monday, June 22, 2009, at Roswell Street Baptist Church with graveside services at 4:30 p.m. at Cloudland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Visitation 6-8 p. m. today at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

James Sears

ROSSVILLE — James William Sears, 76, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009, at his residence.

A resident of the North Georgia area for the past 52 years, he was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Ft. Oglethorpe and a former employee of Eslinger Construction. He also was formerly employed with Elcom Inc., Brock and Blevins Co. and Lucy Boiler Co.

Mr. Sears was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served during the Korean War, during which time he received the Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal and 2 Bronze Service Medals.

He especially loved his wife, children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, William Brank Sears; mother, Mary Alice Kidd Sears; stepmother, Edith Wilkerson Sears; and twin infant brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Dell Townsel Sears, of Rossville; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Mike Parrish, of Chickamauga; two sons and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Angie Sears, of Chickamauga, and Greg Sears, of Cumming; five grandchildren, Stephanie Moss, Dereck Sears, Colton Sears, Ray Parrish and Melissa Sexton; and five great-grandchildren, Isaac Ott, Gage Sears, Austin Sears, Nicolas Parrish and Jared Moss.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kenneth Brown Jr. and Chaplain Dwight Wilson officiating.

Interment will follow at Chickamauga City Cemetery. The family will receive friends all day Sunday and until funeral time Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.ALZ.org.

An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home J. Avery Bryan Chapel Chickamauga.

David Trotter

CUMMING — David Rodney Trotter, 49, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.

Burial will be in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to One Sight, a family of charitable vision programs dedicated to improving vision throughout the world, including vision capability for underprivileged children. Please visit onesight.org/northamerica or donations can be sent directly to One Sight, 4000 Luxottica Place, Mason, OH 45040.

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

ALABAMA

Robbie Dover

FORT PAYNE — Robbie Don Dover, 51, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009.

He is survived by his mother, Syble Dover; and two sisters.

Funeral service today at 2 p.m. at Burt Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Payne.

Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

OTHER AREAS

Claire Massey

LONGWOOD, Fla. — Claire Campbell Massey, 65, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009, after a long battle with breast cancer.

She was a devoted mother, friend, and consummate professional in the field of social work.

Claire was born in Chattanooga on March 8, 1944, to Winston and Elizabeth Massey.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, who were professors at the University of Chattanooga. Her father served as the Guerry Professor of Mathematics and Chairman of the Math Department. Her mother was a professor of French.

Claire graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1962 and was valedictorian of her class. She completed her undergraduate degree at Rhodes College in 1966, and received her Masters in Social Work from Tulane University in 1968. In the ensuing years, Claire worked as a social worker in the mental health field and with Orange County Public Schools. At the University of Central Florida, she served on the Community Advisory Board and was the Field Education Coordinator for the School of Social Work. She retired from the University of Central Florida in December 2005. Claire was also a member of the Council on Social Work Education and a former board member of The Grove.

She was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and attended Episcopal Church of the Resurrection for the last 25 years. Her participation in the choir was one of the joys of her life.

Claire is survived by her daughter Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Beagles Pierson, and husband Kevin; her son, Thomas Charles Beagles, and fiance, Beth Sprinkle; and granddaughter, Claire Julia Pierson.

The family would like to express appreciation for the excellent and loving care of all of Claire’s doctors, nurses, and caregivers. We would also like to thank Claire’s family and friends for their love and support.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at noon at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 East Lake Brantley Drive, Longwood, FL 32779.

We ask that you honor Claire’s memory by wearing colorful attire.

Officiating will be Father Paul McQueen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Resurrection Memorial Fund, Hospice of the Comforter, or the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute.

Ralph Yates

MELROSE, Fla. — Ralph Lee Yates, 68, died peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2009, in Suwanee, Ga., where he was visiting his daughter and family.

He was surrounded at death by loving family members including a precious new-born granddaughter, Rachael Serena. Crossroads Hospice of Atlanta, and Haven Hospice of Gainesville, Fla., helped to make his final days a peaceful and cherished memory.

Ralph was born in Gaston County, N.C. on March 17, 1941. He graduated from the University of North Carolina with a BS degree in Math and from the University of Florida with an MST in Math. He later attended Bettis Nuclear Reactor Engineering School in Pittsburg, Pa., and served four years in the Navy working for Admiral Rickover in the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. He worked for 19 years as a Power Supply Engineer and manager at the Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga, and for five years at General Electric Corporation in Schenectady, N.Y. where he worked as a Consulting Engineer in environmental and nuclear power engineering. He was an active member in the American Nuclear Society and The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond B. Yates and Nellie Mae Rigler Yates; and by his brother, Roger Wade Yates.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Laura Hughes Yates; son, Douglas Scott Yates and wife, Audrey; daughter, Carrie Yates Anderson and husband, Ron; brothers, Gary D. Yates and wife, Pat, and Ray W. Yates and wife, Hilda; sister-in-law, Judy W. Yates; mother-in-law, Woodie D. Hughes; brother-in-law, Ray C. Hughes and wife, Anna Marie; aunts, Margaret Nixon and Sarah Pennington; beloved grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Travis, Rachael and Lauren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ralph was a member of Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga. A gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date to recall and celebrate his life and to thank all those whose care, love and compassion sustained him throughout his lengthy illness.

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