HAMILTON COUNTY

Gary Adams

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

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

Burial will follow at Levi Cemetery.

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

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

Bessie Brown

Bessie Mae Brown, 75, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at a local hospital.

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

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.

She 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 at 1 p.m. today, June 22, 2009, 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.

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 & 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.

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

Interment will follow in Rock Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Peele officiating the committal service.

Visitation is 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. today.

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 & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Ona Elsea

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

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

Burial will follow at National Cemetery.

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

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

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. on 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 North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

May Houck

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

She was born on Dec. 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 15 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 13 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.

Nell Hunter

Nell Goldie Hunter, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009.

She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Standard Coosa Thatcher Co. She was an active member of the textile union for over 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Hunter.

Surviving relatives are son, Jimmy Hunter, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Cynthia Hunter and Jake Hunter; niece, Gale Baehr; stepdaughter and longtime caregiver, Linda Henderson, of Chattanooga.

Graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. CDT Tuesday June 23, 2009, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Bryant, Ala., with the Rev. Jake Hunter officiating.

Visit www.heritagefh.com and share condolences.

The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.

Linda Keith

Linda Faye Howell Keith, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, in a local hospital.

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

Polly Kimball

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

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.

Maxine Slater

Maxine Slater, 79, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

She was a beloved and adored wife, mother, sister and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elam A. Slater.

Survivors include her two children, Benjamin A. (Flora) Slater, and Samantha (Danny) Slater Smith; four grandchildren, Sydney Slater, Anna Smith, Allison Smith and Elizabeth Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the North Chapel.

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

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

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

William Stephens

William Wayne Stephens, a Chattanooga resident, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at the age of 67.

His life was remarkable, sometimes arduous and an inspiration to many of those who knew him. He would say often, “it’s been a blast.”

Bill’s legacy will be the people he touched in his lifetime. He was above all, an adoring father and loving brother. His kindness, generous spirit and humor will be remembered by the daughter, son, grandchild, brothers, sisters, extended family and many friends left behind.

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. today, June 22, 2009, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Changed Lives.org or Changes Lives, P.O. Box 100, Chattanooga, TN 37401.

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

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 & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

TENNESSEE

Rowena Bishop

HUNTLAND — Rowena Brewer Bishop, 85, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009.

Funeral service at 2 p.m. CDT today at Huntland First Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Plunkett officiating.

Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Arrangements by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester, Tenn.

Thomas Elder

ATHENS — Thomas “Tom” Lee Elder, 83, died Sunday, June 21, 2009.

Funeral services at 8 p.m. today in the Bowers Funeral Home chapel.

Interment at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bethsadia Cemetery with military honors.

Family will receive friends today from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mary Higdon

DUNLAP — Mary Lee Higdon, 76, passed away early Sunday morning, June 21, 2009, in Memorial Hospital.

She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe D. and Juanita Boston; daughter, Billie Sue Layne; grandson, Richard Aaron Layne; sister, Billie Lois Boston and Joan Lanier; brother, Danny Ray Boston.

She is survived by her husband, Sonny Higdon; daughter, Edwina (Joe) Rains; two sons, Pete (Darlene) and Bobby (Tennie) Higdon, all of Dunlap; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Geraldine Morton and Maxine Miller, both of Signal Mountain, Margie Harvey and Linda Sue (Sam) Johnson, both of Dunlap; two brothers, Isaac (Betty) and Ricky Lynn Boston, both of Dunlap, several nieces and nephews.

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

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donnie Lawson officiating.

Burial will be in Bryant Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. CDT and from 5-9 p.m. CDT.

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

Louise Pickard

CLEVELAND — Louise J. Pickard, 88, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, in a local nursing home.

She was a bank teller at Merchants Bank.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Pickard; parents, S.B. and Amanda Grant Johnson; two brothers, Billy Johnson and Cecil Johnson; and one sister, Viola Jones.

She is survived by one son, John David Pickard Sr., Chattanooga; two grandchildren, John David Pickard Jr. and Jackie Barnes; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Grissom Funeral Home with the Rev. David Fasig officiating.

Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with John David Pickard Jr., Guy Johnson, Ray Johnson, Lee Johnson, Wayne French and Charlie Brewer serving as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Billy G. Johnson, Michael Johnson and Timothy Johnson.

A trinity dove release ceremony will conclude the graveside services.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomfh.net.

The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the funeral home.

Dr. James Pickett

KNOXVILLE — Dr. James Clarke Pickett, 66, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009.

Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in the chapel of Highland Memorial Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery.

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

Pearl Sise

OAK RIDGE — Pearl Louise Sise, 101, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Harriman Health and Rehab Center.

She was born March 20, 1908, in Lenoir City, the daughter of the Rev. Barney Winter Stewart and Artie Bell O’Neil Stewart.

Mrs. Sise retired from the Oak Ridge School System, where she worked as a secretary. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir for 80 years. She enjoyed activities at the Senior Center, bowling, playing putt-putt, pool and fishing. She and husband Ed were well known for their portrayal of Minnie Pearl and Grandpa Jones in the senior citizen Ragtime Band.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George Hiram Cobb, in 1975; second husband, Edward Sisem, in 2006; son, Billy Roger Cobb; sisters, Helen Shelton, Mary Elizabeth Stewart and Gertrude Smith; and a brother, Paul Stewart.

She is survived by son, James Ronald Cobb, of Kingston, Tenn., and his fiancé, Tammy Rosado, who was her longtime caretaker; daughter, Dorothy Lee Barker, of Greenwood, S.C., numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and earlier care-takers, Jennifer and Nancy, whom were dear to her.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Weatherford Mortuary.

The funeral service will follow at 8 p.m.

Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Lenoir City Cemetery.

An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.

GEORGIA

Osbie Bethune

TRENTON — Brinie Osbie Bethune, 78, passed away Friday June 19, 2009, following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, retired from the United States Naval Reserves and Tri State Carpenters, a member of Carpenters Local No. 74 and Navy Seabee Veterans of America. Known for his patriotic spirit and community involvement, Osbie will be missed by many.

For most of his life, he was involved with several military organizations. He served as commander in the Sons of Confederate Veterans and was instrumental in the creation of the Veterans Memorial Park in Trenton. As commander of the American Legion Post 106 for several years, he was responsible for the construction of the Activity Building, which is used extensively by members and community alike.

Involved with the Dade County Historical Society, his passion to preserve historical information was evident by his wealth of knowledge about the community and its rich history.

In 1992, the Georgia General Assembly recognized Mr. Bethune as a distinguished citizen for his love of the United States of America and for his work on heritage preservation. Family and friends will remember him for his wit and charm and the love he had for music and singing.

Mr. Bethune was preceded in death by his parents, Orbie and Ruby Bethune; son, Dwight Bethune; sisters, Mary Ruth Weldon, and Ollie Mae Gass; brother, Verlin Bethune.

Survivors include daughters, Vickie R. Bethune, of LaFayette, Ga., Verana D. Barron, of Dalton, Ga., Karen L. Shepard, of Fort Mills, S.C., Beverly J. Hawkins, of Wildwood, Ga., and Onvil M. Moore, of Sand Mountain; son, Jerry H. Bethune, of Trenton; sisters, Onvil Robinson, of Chattanooga, and Renee Richard, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; brothers, Davis Bethune, of Higdon, Ala., and James Bethune of Dutton, Ala.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

A special thank you is extended to his dear friend, Gladys Satterfield, for her steadfast friendship.

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

Interment with military honors will be at 2 p.m. EDT in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation 2-9 p.m. EDT today and 10 a.m.-noon EDT on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Erlanger Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program or the American Legion Post 106.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

James Breeden

RINGGOLD — James Lester Breeden, 84, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, at his residence.

A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, he was a former employee of Cutter Laboratories, where he worked for 19 years, and was a member of the Ringgold United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mamie Breeden; son, Danny Breeden; daughter, Janet McAllister Gordon; grandson, Jeff Breeden; sister, Gladyce Chapman; his caregiver, Darlene Layne, of Ringgold; and two granddaughters, Amy and Kim.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today at Varnell Cemetery in Varnell, Ga., with Brother Tim Layne officiating.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Rubie Hice

DALTON — Rubie Gray Hice, 67, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Lena Crowe Gray and was preceded in death by her brothers, Hershel Gray and Doyle Gray.

Rubie was a devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt.

She was a member of the Dalton First Baptist Church and the Dot Reich Sunday School Class. She had a long career in the banking industry, working in Atlanta and in Dalton at Dalton Whitfield Bank and First Bank of Dalton. Rubie was a 1961 graduate of LaFayette High School and loved to work in her flower garden.

She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Robert Hice, of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Jen Hice, of Dalton; sisters and brother-in-law, Christine Gray Cantrell, of Huntsville, Ala., Carolyn Gray, of Dalton, and Jackie (Gray) and Ron Ebright of Springville, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dalton First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Wilson officiating.

Burial will follow in Whitfield Memorial Gardens with Brian Doran, Doyle Pritchett, Roy Reeves, Greg Gray, Mike Gray, Freemont Priest and Bob Roper serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Outreach Ministries or First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 527, Dalton, GA 30722.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.

Love Funeral Home, 1402 North Thornton Ave., Dalton, is in charge of arrangements.

James Lively

SUMMERVILLE — James Lively, 79, died Saturday, June 20, 2009.

Surviving children, Ben Lively, Carlton Lively, Glenda Young; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday June 23, 2009, at Mason Funeral Home chapel.

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

Joseph Newberry

RINGGOLD — Joseph Newberry, 84, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Kenyon Pate

RINGGOLD — Kenyon Garnett Pate, infant son of Joshua and Jessica Pate, passed away Friday, June, 19, 2009, at his residence.

Other survivors include his sister, Aaliyah Pate; maternal grandparents, Lisa and Pete Martinez, and Julian Hernandez; paternal grandparents, Melissa Pate, Jeff Johnson, and Carl Andrew Evans.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

There will be no visitation.

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

Terry Powell

TRENTON — Terry Gene Powell, 46, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009.

He was a lifelong resident of Rising Fawn, loved hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ellen Givens.

Survivors include his loving wife, Starla Powell; daughter, Shalina Faith, of Fyffe, Ala.; son, Brandon Tyler Powell, of Rising Fawn, Ga.; sister, Deborah Hiland, of Fort Payne, Ala.; special sister, Tammy Williams; parents Richard and Mary Powell; two nephews, Justin and Michael Hiland; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Crider and Johnny Wooten officiating.

Burial will follow in Hanna Cemetery.

Visitation noon-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m until 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

ALABAMA

Margie Chitwood

FORT PAYNE — Margie Hunt Chitwood, 73, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009.

She is survived by son, Thomas Hunt; and daughters, Joyce Jones, Melva Lee Hunt and Diane Tinker.

Funeral service is at 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in the chapel of Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne.

Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. CDT today at the funeral home.