HAMILTON COUNTY

Mark Alexander

Mark David Alexander, 90, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009.

He was the last surviving son of Sale Creek Church of God pioneer minister, Rev. Samuel Logan Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a veteran of WWII and a retiree of Combustion Engineering. He was well known as owner/breeder and promoter of championship quality equines in the Tennessee Walking Horse and Spotted Saddle Horse Associations. His reputation as a bass singer of Southern Gospel music was well known in the tri-state area; he was a member of the “Travis Quartet” of Dayton, Tenn. He was proud to be a past president of the Sale Creek Lions Club, and former member of the Chattanooga Beekeepers Association.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Roselyn Gann Alexander; parents, Samuel Logan Pinckney (Anna Mae Carroll) Alexander; sisters, Clarice Fuller, Jessie Underwood; brothers, Hershel, Cornelius, and Harold Alexander; and grandson, Brandon Tackett.

He is survived by two sons, Rex (Carol) Alexander, of Soddy-Daisy, and Edward (Diane) Alexander, of Gilbert, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in the funeral home chapel with Bishops Opal Scott and Kenneth Bolton officiating.

Interment will follow in Welsh Cemetery in Sale Creek.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, June 27, 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.

Joe Bryant

Joseph “Joe” Bryant, loving husband, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, June 24, 2009.

He was born March 17, 1926 in Whitwell, Tenn., the son of the late David M. Bryant and Pearl E. Lewis Bryant.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Gloria E. Bryant of Valley Head, Ala. He served in World War II in the Army division from June 1944 until June 1946. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon and two bronze stars, good conduct medal, victory medal of World War II and Army of occupation Medal-Germany. He graduated from Tennessee Tech University in Crossville, Tenn. He was a college professor, middle school teacher, salesman at Sears and Roebuck and retired after 28 years of service. He was a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church of East Ridge where he served as a Deacon and taught Sunday School for over 50 years.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Houston Jeffrey “Jeff” and Jennifer L. Bryant, of Ooltewah; grandchildren, Jenny K. Bryant, David Lewis Bryant, Charles Ford and Houston Joseph Bryant; also great-grandson, Hunter Bryant. He has one surviving sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Donald Hoback, of Jasper, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday in the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. David Clay and the Rev. James Julian officiating.

Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

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

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

Donnie Casteel

Donald Thomas “Donnie” Casteel, 53, of Ooltewah, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at his home.

He was born June 20, 1956 in Chattanooga and was of the Baptist faith.

His mother, Wanda McCarroll Casteel preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Perry Casteel; daughter, Stephanie Patterson; granddaughter, Emmaleth Patterson, both of Chattanooga; father, George Thomas “Tommy” Casteel, of Chattanooga; sisters, Johnnie Sue Bryant, of Ringgold; Angie Casteel Stakely, of Chattanooga; brothers, Billy McCarroll, Mike Casteel and Tommy Casteel, all of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held today at 10 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Paul Jones officiating.

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

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

Ruby Cope

Ruby Sumner Cope, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009, at her home after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred T. Cope Jr.; and daughter, Jane Cope Abercrombie.

She was born Aug. 5, 1926, to the late Hugh and Janie Davis Sumner in Scottsboro, Ala. Mrs. Cope moved to Chattanooga after graduating from high school. After moving to Chattanooga, she met and married her husband, Fred. They were married 52 years before his passing in 1998. She was a longtime member of Brainerd Baptist Church where she volunteered in the nursery and library for many years. She was a loving homemaker, wife, and mother to her family. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She was a member of the Missionary Ridge Chapter UDC, Chief John Ross Chapter NSDAR, and American Ex-Prisoners of War Chattanooga Chapter.

She is survived by daughters, Pat (Jack) Herring, of Signal Mountain, and Susan (Michael) Ledbetter; and son, Tommy (Bonnie) Cope, of Chattanooga. She had seven grandchildren, Michele Herring, of Signal Mountain, Brian Cope, of Boston, Mass., Allan, Joey and Lee Cope, Todd and Chad Ledbetter of Chattanooga; and one great-grandchild, Kadee Cope; nephew, Jim (Deb) Sumner, of Kingston, Tenn., and niece, Charlotte (Terry) Page, of Flintstone, Ga.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to Hospice of Chattanooga, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Brainerd Baptist School. The family would like to thank Dr. Terry Melvin and her staff at Hospice of Chattanooga and Pallative Care for their support and guidance through this difficult time.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from noon-4 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Jerry Dent

Geraldine “Jerry” Dent, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Brainerd Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ronald Ragon officiating.

Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brainerd Presbyterian Church, 1624 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Roy Dinsmore

Roy F. Dinsmore, 53, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, after a brave battle with cancer.

Roy was an employee with Gateway Antiques.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nellie Dinsmore.

Roy is survived by his sister, Carolyn (Scott) Stillwell; and special family members, Jack Bannister, Evelyn and Jack Bannister, Devonia Siever, Eric and Erica Bannister.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the North Chapel.

Graveside services for Roy will be held at 11 a.m. today at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Chaplin Keith Munford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the American Cancer Society.

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

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

Essie Freeman

Essie B. Freeman, 85, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 in a local healthcare facility.

She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church.

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

Philip Gardner Jr.

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

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

Olivia Goss

Olivia Patton Goss, 60, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, June 25, 2009.

Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Michael Holliman

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

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

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

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.

Helen Joshua

Helen Joshua, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009, in a local healthcare facility.

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

Syble Justice

Syble M. Justice, 79, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009, at a local hospital.

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

Willie Lewis

Willie Pearl Lewis, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009, at her residence.

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

Peggy Linder

Peggy Ervin Linder, 76, of Ooltewah, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she has been a resident of Ooltewah for the past 30 years and was a member of Ooltewah Baptist Church. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1950 and was retired from the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office after 15 years of service.

She was the daughter of the late Claude “Johnny Flynn” and Ottie Ervin and was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Linder; and a brother, James Ervin.

Survivors include her sister, Mary Jo King, Milton, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Billie Ervin, Frostproof, Fla.; niece, caregiver and family, Patrice, Tim, Evan and Joseph; several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tony DeYoung officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416, in memory of Peggy Linder.

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

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.

David McDowell

David Patrick McDowell passed away Friday, June 5, 2009, in Charleston, S.C.

He was a graduate of Ooltewah High School and retired from the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Bean McDowell Foster; and his wife, Ren Harrill.

Survivors are daughters, Nikki (Donnie) Land, Ringgold and Jessica (Donald) Weeks, Morristown; father, Charles A. (Martha) McDowell, Cleveland; brothers, Danny (Dorinda) McDowell and Dennis (Mary Sue) McDowell, all of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Jacob and Evan Land, Grace and Ethan Wells; one uncle, several aunts and cousins.

Memorial services will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. at Apison United Methodist Church with the Rev. Todd Chancey officiating.

Announced by Heritage Funeral Home.

Paul Nolan MD

Paul V. Nolan M.D., 85, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Alexian Health Care Center, Signal Mountain.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

The body was donated to Vanderbilt Medical School in Nashville.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Chapel.

Adena Varner

Mrs. Adena Ketchersid Varner, at age 96 years, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Bert Jones and Charles DuPree officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church or Hospice of Chattanooga.

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

Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Barbara Williams

Barbara Williams, 63, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009 at her residence.

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

Neal Williams

Neal Williams, 58, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009, in a local hospital.

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

TENNESSEE

Katherine Godbehere

DAYTON — Katherine Lorine Godbehere, 73, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Rhea County, she was a member of Garrison Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by husband, Sam Godbehere; father, Bill Minton; three brothers.

Survivors: mother, Olie Oldham Minton, Dayton; two sisters, Faye (Tommy) Harmon, Debbie (Doc) Hoffman; brother, Ray Minton, all of Dayton; special friends, Pansy Webb and Ruby Burchard; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral will be 5 p.m. today in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Breeden officiating.

Burial in Garrison Cemetery.

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

Visitation from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

Eddie Greer

DECHERD — Eddie Greer, 60, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. CDT today from Roy Watson chapel at Watson-North Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Watson-North Memorial Park.

On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. CDT today.

Anthony Long Sr.

MONTEAGLE — Anthony James Long Sr., 89, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Harton Medical Center, Tullahoma, Tenn.

Memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Monteagle Baptist Tabernacle Church, with the Rev. Marvin Brannon officiating.

Funeral arrangements are made by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, 931-924-2381.

Thomas McLeod

ATHENS — Thomas Randy McLeod, 52, died Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2009, at Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga.

A native of Milan, Tenn., he was a 1974 graduate of North Side High in Jackson. He enrolled at UT-Martin and later graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1978. He earned a Masters of Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix in 1994. He was most recently the senior manager for IT Engineering at TVA in Chattanooga, where he worked for 27 years. At the time of his passing, he was working toward a PhD. in IT Management.

Survivors are his wife, Karen Gibbs McLeod; a son, Daniel McLeod, Murfreesboro; a daughter, Andrea McLeod, Knoxville; parents, Danny and Cherry Brown McLeod; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Kay McLeod; nephew, Ian McLeod; nieces, Amber and Zoey McLeod, all of Jackson, Tenn.

Funeral 2 p.m. EDT today, June 27, at Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Bart Gibbs officiating.

Interment will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:30-1:30 p.m. today, prior to the service.

The family suggests memorials be made to Diabetes Foundation.

If you are unable to attend this service or visitation you may sign the guest register at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com.

Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens, is serving the family of Thomas Randy McLeod.

John Sampson

DAYTON — John Edward Sampson, 68, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Rhea Medical Center.

A memorial mass will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Sam Sturm as celebrant.

Please share your memories at www.vanderwallfh.com.

Arrangements by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton.

Livie Scott

BEERSHEBA SPRINGS — Livie B. Scott, 86, died Thursday, June 25, 2009.

He was born in the Tarlton Valley on May 24, 1923 to Frank and Martha Killian Scott who preceded him in death along with his wife, Sarah Marie Smartt Scott; sisters, Wilda Bess, Nomma Pease and Cairline Bess; brothers, Everett “Boog”, Otis, T.L. and Osbin Scott.

He is survived by his daughter, Joyce (Ray) Caldwell, Altamont; sons, Ben (Patti) Scott, Harriman, Tenn., and Charles (Janie) Scott, Beersheba Springs: sister, Georgia McBride, Sparta; brothers. Randy (Virginia) Scott, Tracy City, Abidene (Rachel) Scott. Altamont, H.B. (Joyce) Scott and Price Scott, McMinnville; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CDT today in the funeral home chapel with Ministers Dal Barrett and Albert Nunley officiating with burial to follow in Walker Cemetery.

Arrangements by Layne Funeral Home, Altamont, Tenn.

GEORGIA

John Coates

ROSSVILLE — John Curtis “Curt” Coates, 32, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

He was a lifelong resident of Walker County. Mr. Coates attended Mountain View Elementary, Gordon Lee High School and Ridgeland High School. He grew up in Wesley United Methodist Church and especially loved his childhood Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Irene Jenkins. Mr. Coates was formerly employed by Rexam Inc. and he had enjoyed many years of work in the construction field. He enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, and most of all spending time with Alyssa.

Mr. Coates was preceded in death by his brother and best friend, Jeremy Thomas Coates on May 22, 2008. Grandparents, Charles Thomas Coates Sr. and Kathryn and Leland Grant (Kate and Papa); and uncle, Dave Kendrick.

Curt is survived by his beloved daughter, Alyssa Curtlyn Coates, of Chickamauga, Ga.; parents, Charles and Susan Grant Coates; grandmother, Mrs. Louise Coates “Memaw”, of Hooker, Ga. and his loyal dog, Jack.

After a year of extreme loss, grief, and confusion, Curt is at peace in his Heavenly home with Jesus and with his brother Jeremy.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him will have everlasting life.

Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. EDT today in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Kapherr officiating.

Interment will be in Hooker Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Perry Bell, Mike Hensley, Tommy Bruce, Shannon Wilson, Mark Wallin, Tim Boatright and Billy Jack Hudgens.

The family will receive friends 11 a.m. until service time today.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite Charity.

Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton.

David Hodge

CHICKAMAUGA — David Michael Hodge, 55, of Clearwater, Fla., passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Bay Pines V.A. Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla.

He was born Dec. 4, 1953 in Covington, Ky., had lived many years in Cincinnati, Ohio, two years in Chickamauga, Ga., and over 10 years in Florida. Mr. Hodge was a disabled U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Clarence Hodge; stepfather, Edgar Wethington; stepmother, Eileen Hodge; brothers, Jack Hodge, James Lee Hodge, Bruce Hodge Sr. and Granny Stella.

He is survived by his mother, Wanda Wethington, of Cloudland, Ga.; Spouse, Betty Hodge, of Clearwater, Fla.; children, Michelle, Little David, Layla, Devina, Little Michael and Myles; sisters, Gail (Silas) Brock,, of Lafayette, Karen (Dan) Bruns, of Harrison, Ohio, Loretta (Stan) Scott, of Fort Oglethorpe and Greta (Cliff) Meadows, of Pensacola, Fla.; sister-in-law, Jackie Hodge, of Red Bank; aunt and uncle, Ken and Jean Frady, of Fort Oglethorpe; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 29, 2009, at noon from the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Warren Scott officiating.

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

Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post 95. The Patriot Guard Riders will serve as honorary pallbearers providing both an escort to the Cemetery and Standing Guard at the Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Bonnie Kelley

FORT OGLETHORPE — Bonnie Kelley, 85, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oren J. Kelley; grandson, Scott Bird; and daughter- in-law, Charlotte Kelley.

She is survived by daughter, Martha (Diek) Bird; sons, Robert Kelley and Richard (Brenda) Kelley; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions requested to go to Countryside Hospice of LaFayette.

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

Mary Mull

SUMMERVILLE — Mary Nell Mull, 81, died Friday, June 26, 2009.

Surviving, husband, William Mull; children, Gary Mull, Shirley Farmer, Unda Bowman; sisters, Betty Stoner, Barbara Farrow, Jean Allen; brothers, Mitchell Hines, Ronnie Pettyjohn; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. today.

Sally Warnack

FLINTSTONE — Eddie Mae “Sally” Warnack, 89, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, in a local health care facility.

She was born May 21, 1920, to the late John and Neppie Parker Massey. Mrs. Warnack was a former member of Burning Bush Baptist Church and was currently a member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Warnack; brothers, Fred, Tom, Benton, Howard, Bill and Jack Massey; and sister, Betty Forrester.

Survivors are sons, Gary (Judy) Warnack, David Massey, all of Flintstone; brother, Aaron (Mary Jane) Massey, Nashville; grandsons, Jacob (Kim) Warnack, Josh (Arica) Warnack; great-granddaughters, Haley, Alexis, and Caitlyn, all of Flintstone; special nieces and nephew, Margaret Swartout, Martha and Robert Sabin, Rodney Forrester, and many others.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Billy Jacks officiating.

Interment in Burning Bush Cemetery.

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

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

Dora Wheeler

TRENTON — Dora Wheeler, 61, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009.

She was born Jan. 16, 1948. She was a lifelong resident of Trenton, and a member of True Spirit Pentecostal Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Wheeler.

Survivors include her loving sister and brother, Evelyn Wheeler and Andy Wheeler; and special caregivers from Dade Health and Rehab and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. EDT today in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Billy Joe Conner officiating.

Interment will be held in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.

Visitation today 2-4 p.m. EDT.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

ALABAMA

Sheila Lands

SECTION — Sheila Gail Reed Lands, 53, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009.

Funeral service at 3 p.m. CDT Sunday, June 28, 2009, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Burial in Old Sardis.

Family will receive friends 11 a.m.-8 p.m. CDT today at the funeral home.

David McCloud

IDER — Franklin David McCloud, 41, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at his residence.

Mr. McCloud was a graduate of Ider High School, a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was employed by Pathway Polymers.

Survivors include wife, Phyllis Wells McCloud; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Jeffrey Smith, Henagar; son, Ladon Campbell, Ider; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Amanda Campbell, Ider; sister, Margie Davis, Ider; grandchildren, Madison Smith, Lauren Baker, Makayla Baker, Colton McCown and Machara Campbell.

Funeral services will be Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. CDT in Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul King and the Rev. Jeremiah Griffin officiating.

Burial will follow in Fuller Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. CDT today.