HAMILTON COUNTY

Doris Abel

Doris Vivian Able, 88, of Red Bank, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at her home.

She was a life long resident of Dayton, Tenn. and a member of the Dayton First United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Able; daughter, Carolyn Ann Abel Mickel; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors: daughter, Joyce (Wayne) Burnett of Red Bank; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the chapel of Coulter Garrison Funeral Home, with the Rev. John C. Anderson officiating.

Interment in Abel Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, from 5-9 p.m.

Arrangements by Coulter Garrison Funeral Home Inc., Dayton, Tenn.

Christine Avery

Christine Stephens Avery, 82, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

A native of Ft. Payne, Ala., she had lived here since 1970 and was a member of Bayside Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Quintelle Dean Avery; parents, Walter Washington Stephens Sr., Nallie Lee Burt Stephens; brothers, Harley Green Stephens and Walter Washington Stephens Jr.

Surviving are five nieces, Lana (Carlton) Floyd of Fyffe, Ala., Margaret (David) Bullock of Montgomery, Ala., Gwen (Dave) Brooks of Singapore, Janice (Jon) Simonton of Atlanta, Ga., Jane Stephens Evans of Ft. Payne; three nephews: Wayne Stephens, Steve (Anita) Stephens, Erik (Diana) Stephens, all of Ft. Payne; sister-in-law, Jean Stephens of Ft. Payne; several great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. EST Tuesday in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 5-8 p.m. EST today.

Memorial donations may be made to Bayside Baptist Church, 6100 Highway 58, Harrison TN 37341 or American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Rd., Suite 102, Chattanooga TN 37421.

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

Virginia Brown

Virginia Osborne “Jenny” Brown ,85, of East Ridge passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in Kennesaw, Ga., where he had lived the past six months.

Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Reverend Paul Williams officiating.

Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens in Demorest, Ga.

The family will receive friends today from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Louise Cooper

Louise Barker Cooper, passed away at her home on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was 93 and a life time resident of Hixson, where her grandparents were early settlers. Having an excellent memory, she captured the attention of others with details in her story telling of Hixson’s early history. She had a great love of animals and enjoyed the companionship of many beloved pets over the years. Louise was of the Catholic faith and worked in her family’s business at L.R. Barker Grocery for over 30 years.

Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd B. Cooper; parents, L.R. and Mamie Barker; and sisters, Beatrice Barker and Dorothy B. Bryson.

Survivors include her children, Ann (Neil) Ritter of Kissimmee, Fla., Dorothy (Paul) Sisemore of Lakeland, Fla., Lloyd Cooper of Hixson, Carole (Richard) Thomas of Hixson; grandchildren, Mark, Daniel and Matthew (Karen) Ritter of Orlando, Fla., Paul Sisemore of Lakeland, Aimee Sisemore of Hixson, Tyler (Lauren) Thomas of Chattanooga, and Austin Thomas of Hixson; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Emily Ritter of Orlando; sisters, Elizabeth Adams of Summerville, Ga., Odell Burke of Signal Mountain, Tenn., and Eileen (Russell) Bonds of Signal Mountain; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at Hamilton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Garden of Everlasting Life.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 3-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10th and on Wednesday from noon until the time of the service at the North chapel.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga caregivers, her loving sister Eileen for her care and support, and the inspiration of Deacon Brian Gabor of St. Jude.

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

Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 3734

Judith Dodd

Judith Kay Hall Dodd, 69, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

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

John Edge

John Clifford Edge, 62, of East Ridge, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

John was born in Chattanooga to John and Louise Edge. He attended Central High School where he excelled in sports and was a leader on the football field and a friend to many. Never one to accept the ordinary, John lived an adventurous life, living in many different states and experiencing the beauty of America. He was recently compelled to return to Chattanooga to be close to his young grandson, who was the light of his life.

John was a strong spirit who lived life according to his own terms. He was surrounded by his large and adoring family who is grieving his passing. John was an avid fan of Tennessee Vols Football and enjoyed watching games with his son and friends. John was an All City Football player from Central High School and state wrestling champ at University of Tennessee.

John was preceded in death by his parents John and Louise Edge.

He is survived by his son, John Nicholas (Jenni) Edge; daughter, Heather Carmen (Mark) Frazer; grandson Roman Edge Frazer; former wife, Pat Horton Edge Jarvis; sisters, Charlotte (Jay) Paty, Dee (Mickey) Hawkins. Priscilla (Sam) Thal and Brenda Edge Binkley; and former father-in-law, William W. (Bill) Horton.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony is planned for Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009.

Please contact Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace for specific details.

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

Josephine Ellis

Josephine Ellis, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in a local healthcare facility.

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

Cecil Ford

Cecil R. Ford, 88, of Chattanooga passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in a local hospital.

He was an active member of Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ford was a veteran of the WWII in an aviation ordinance attached to the 9th Air Force. He was retired from U.S. Pipe and Foundry.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Artice Hendricks Ford; and a sister, Joyce Peters.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews and many precious friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road with the Rev. Grady Davidson officiating.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today and from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church 435 Patten Chapel Road Chattanooga, TN 37419.

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

Letha Foshee

Letha Nell Tussey Foshee, 83, of East Ridge, was called home to heaven Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

She was a native of Jackson County, Ky., and had settled her family in the East Ridge area. She was of the Church of Christ faith, was a successful beautician of Letha's Beauty Shop for more than 45 years and was a prominent member of her society. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking.

She was preceded in death by three sisters and six brothers.

Survivors include four daughters, Susan White of Chattanooga, Debbie Moore of

Ringgold, Ga., Salli High of Menlo, Ga., and Jill Foshee Davis of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Kelly, Amy, Todd, Chelsea, Sydney, Shari, Blair, Kayla, Caleb and Brandon Addison; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

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

Claude Hawthorne

Claude A. Hawthorne, 82, of East Ridge, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in a local hospital.

Mr. Hawthorne was a member of South Seminole Baptist Church.

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

Donnie Jackson

Donnie Marie Jackson, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in a local healthcare facility.

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

Johnetta Moore

Johnetta Moore, 76, departed this life on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Booker Terry and Ana Hughes; daughter, Loretta Moore; husband, James T. Moore; and nine of her siblings.

She leaves to cherish her memories daughter, Cassie Wise, of Huntsville, Ala.; granddaughters, Latinia and Lakisha Terry, Chattanooga; Rochelle Wise, Florida; grandsons, Horace Moore, Antonio Wise, Birmingham, Ala., Jermaine Wise, Knoxville; host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

Louise OíBrien

Louise E. “Weezie” O’Brien, of Hixson, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Memorial North Park Hospital.

Louise was born July 25, 1940 in Passaic, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Irene Louise Meyer and William Conlin Meyer. She married Richard St. Lawrence O’Brien on July 9, 1960.

She was a graduate of Rutherford (N.J.) High School and Laselle College, Auburndale Mass. Louise operated a day care in her home on Signal Mountain for over 20 years and touched many lives.

She was a member of the Saint Augustine Church Parish, Ladies of Charity, Welfare Council, Soup Kitchen, and several other local charities while living on Signal Mountain. After moving to Hixson in 2004, she became very active in her neighborhood of wonderful friends.

She is survived by her two daughters, Professor Susan Mary O’Brien, of Eau Claire, Wis., and Patricia Mary O’Brien Ragan, of Hixson; her sister, Patricia Heublein; and three grandchildren Robert H. Ragan, Rachael Elizabeth Ragan and Cameron Richard Ragan.

A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Saint Augustine Catholic Church with a reception and visitation to follow. St Augustine Church is located on at 1716 Anderson Pike, Signal Mountain, (423)886-3424.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. The Food Bank is located at 2009 Curtain Pole Rd., Chattanooga., TN, 37406. (423)622-1800.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Share your thoughts and memories on line at www.mem.com.

John Reddan

John Patrick “Papa Jack” Reddan, 71, of Chattanooga died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, while making his yard even more beautiful.

He was born Oct. 4, 1938.

Funeral arrangements are still being determined.

The visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday evening, Nov. 10th, at the Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Mary Roberts

Mary Fort Roberts, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with The Reverend and Honorable Samuel H. Payne, The Reverend Suzanne M. Smitherman, The Reverend Donald A. Fishburne D. Min., and The Reverend John H. Bonner III officiating.

Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. today at the church.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Tina Thompson

Tina A. Thompson, 98, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

She had been a member of Highland Park Baptist Church for 69 years and was a member of Railroad Employees Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, John N. Thompson; her son, Scottie Thompson; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte Nell Scholtz of Chattanooga; one son, Henry Thompson of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Karen (Steve) Pope, Greg Thompson, Sherry Thompson, Johnny Thompson and Mike Munson; one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Circeo officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International.

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

Mary Tucker

Mary Alberta Tucker she walked through the open door into the everlasting arms of God on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

She was born to the union of the late William McKinley and Sallie Posley on June 7, 1924. She retired from Orange Grove Center. After retirement she went to work at Volunteer Community School until 2007.

She became a member of Thankful Baptist Church at an early age. She was a member of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Rev. Leon Tucker;

and son George Tucker; sisters, Lena Robinson, Evelyn Perrin and Mable Ratliff; brothers, James Posley, Sylvester Posley, McKinley Posley and Eugene Posley.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory: stepdaughter, Helen Wesley of Chattanooga; daughter-in-law, Linda Faye Tucker; grandchildren, Darryl (April) Tucker, Atlanta, Ga., Ivan Phillips, Cassie Oni, Anthony Tucker (Primary Caregiver), all of Chattanooga, Angela Thompson, N.Y.; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Posley and Varnell (Alphonso) Few; brothers, Melvin (Delores) Posley, all of Chattanooga and Furman Posley, Chicago, Ill.; sister-in-law, Noreen Posley, Chattanooga, and Lucille Posley-Nashville, Tenn.; aunts, Dora Brazelton, Sacramento, Calif., and Barbara Turney, Chattanooga; very dear friends, Paula Miller, to whom she became a second mother, Alonza Anderson, Benny J. Bonner, Tammy Ison, and Elizabeth Smith; a host of nieces, nephews, loving friends, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the funeral home chapel.

Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave.

Stacey Wilson

Stacey B. Wilson, 90, of Chattanooga passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.

Mrs. Wilson was born and raised in Olive, Okla. She lived most of her life in Grayville, Ill. She has spent her retirement years residing in Chattanooga. She was the youngest of seven children.

Mrs. Wilson’s greatest passion of her life was the study of God’s word. She was of the Baptist faith and deeply involved in mission work. Jesus became her Lord and Savior in Oklahoma and she deepened her faith at the First Baptist Church of Grayville. She recently served the Lord at Crossroads Church of Chattanooga.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wilson; as well as five of her brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her sister, Cordia Francis of Illinois; two children, Gary W. Wilson and his wife Suzanne Wilson; Sharon R. Belva and her husband Louis W. Belva; five grandchildren, Rachel Houghton and spouse Scott Houghton, Louis Belva III and spouse Kasey Belva, Stuart Belva and spouse Elysia Belva, Wade Wilson and Brad Wilson and spouse Giselle Wilson; she was overjoyed to have six great-grandchildren, Maddox Houghton, Adrianna Wilson, Bryce Houghton, William Belva, Myles Belva and Natalie Belva; and several nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9th at the North Chapel with her son-in-law, Dr. Louis W. Belva, Senior Pastor and grandson, Louis W. Belva III preaching, Pastor of Crossroads Church of Chattanooga will officiate the service.

Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 4-7 p.m. today, Nov. 8 and on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the North Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Church of Chattanooga Building Fund.

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

Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

TENNESSEE

Earl Fults

PALMER — Earl F. Fults, 73, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was a member of the Altamont Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay F. and Ola Meeks Fults; half-brothers, Mitchell and Vance Meeks.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Rollins Fults; daughters, Sherry (Thurman) Keener and Rita (Bud) Keener; sister, Oma Lee (Ivey) Hillis; brother, Philip (Judy) Fults; grandchildren, Shandra, Amanda and Eric Keener; special great grandson, J.C. Beene.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Ministers Philip Fults, Johnny Dickerson and Ray Winton officiating.

Burial to follow in Browns Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation after 5 p.m. today at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.

Cyretha Harvey

DUNLAP — Cyretha Skyles Harvey, 83, died at Memorial Hospital Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

Mrs. Harvey was preceded in death by parents, Dee and Julia Hatfield Skyles; sons, Ray

Harvey, Jimmy Don Harvey and Lynn Frazier; brothers, Clyde Skyles, Willie Skyles, Harold Skyles; sister, Eddie Mae Newman.

Survivors include husband of 59 years, Isaac Harvey, Dunlap; sons, Ronnie Harvey, Clyde (Patricia) Harvey, Soddy Daisy, Joe (Shelia) Harvey, Dunlap, Rocky Harvey and Chris Harvey, now serving his country in Bagdad, Iraq; brothers, Ray (Imogene) Skyles, McMinnville, Grover (Geneva) Skyles, Dunlap; sisters, Dessie Green, Dunlap, Eva (Herman) James, Ft. Oglethorpe; sisters-in-law, Betty Skyles and Martha Skyles, Dunlap; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. CST Tuesday in Ewton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lanny Tate officiating.

Burial in Harvey Cemetery. Visitation; 3-8 p.m. today.

Online guestbook www.ewtonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Hwy. 28, Dunlap, TN 37327 (423) 949-2112

William Henderson

ATHENS — William “Jack” K. Henderson, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

Funeral services: 8 p.m. today in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home.

Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pond Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home.

Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn., in charge of arrangements.

Edith Music

PIKEVILLE — Edith Music, 66, passed away on Saturday Nov. 7, 2009.

Edith was born Sept. 24, 1943 to Claude and Veno Smith Hodge.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lisa Music; granddaughter, Christy Ewing.

She leaves behind two daughters, Sharon Davis and Vonda (Todd) Ewing, both of Crossville, Tenn.; son, Michael (Kathy) Music, Sparta, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Chad and Joshua Davis, Heather Ewing, and Sarah and Tara Music; two great-grandchildren, Elliot and Owen Davis; brother, Owen Hodge; sister, Gearlene Humble.

A celebration of her life will be held in the chapel of Pikeville Funeral on Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009, with Charlie Presley officiating.

Burial will be in New Era Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today at Pikeville Funeral Home.

Please share your thoughts and condolences online with the family at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com

Pikeville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Saylors

JASPER — Lemey “Eddie” Saylors, 61, passed away, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.

He was an employee of AAA Cooper Transportation of Chattanooga.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemey Edgar Saylors Sr., and Annie Irene Belk Saylors; and his brother, Arthur L. “Cush” Saylors.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Joyce Saylors; children, Michelle Moss, Meshaun (Jamie) Tucker and Jason (Kasie) Saylors; grandchildren, Cody and Chase Robinson, Cameron Moss, Trae and Emma Grace Tucker and Reese Saylors; sister, Susie (Dwight) Billingsley; brothers, Harlon (Kelly) Saylors and Carlee Saylors.

Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 at 2 p.m. CST, with Terry and Ronnie Case officiating.

Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. CST, today.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to Jonathan Malloch, Tennessee Donor Services and all friends and family.

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

Sandra Shelton

WHITWELL — Sandra Ross Shelton, 43, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

She was a member of Fairview Union Church and employed by Alexian Village on Signal Mountain.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kiff Djames Ross.

Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Nicholas William Shelton; daughter, Lillian Sophia Nichole Shelton; parents, W.L. and Faye Ross; brothers, Kurt (Billie) Ross, Kelly (Susan) Ross; nieces, Rebecca Ross, Amber Gallahan; nephew, Drake Gallahan, all of Whitwell.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., CST, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. John Potts and the Rev. George Angel officiating.

Interment at Red Hill Cemetery.

Family will receive friends noon-8 p.m., CST, today, and noon-8 p.m., CST, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.

Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home (423)658-7777.

Marvin Wagoner

WHITWELL — Marvin Edward Wagoner, 83, passed away, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at his home.

He retired from Ford Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights, Ill., after 26 years and managed Town Creek Apartments 1 and 2 from 1983 to 1995. He was of the Methodist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel Hopkins Wagoner; and brothers, Raymond, Lynn and John “Pete” Wagoner.

Mr. Wagoner is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice Cunningham Wagoner; sons, Billy J. and Edward D. Wagoner of Whitwell, and Dannie W. Wagoner, of East Ridge, Tenn.; brothers, Charlie Wagoner, of Hillsboro, Tenn., and Jack Wagoner, Estill Springs, Tenn.; sister, Geneva Sullenger, Mulberry, Tenn.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. CST, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, with the Rev. Gene Fuller officiating.

Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association.

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

GEORGIA

Harris Caldwell Jr.

VILLA RICA — S. Harris Caldwell Jr., passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

Funeral services will be today, Nov. 9, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. at Summerville First United Methodist Church.

Interment in Summerville Cemetery.

Arrangements by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Samuel James

ROSSVILLE — Samuel “Sammy” James, 53, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

A native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga and North Georgia, Sammy was a 1974 graduate of East Ridge High School and attended Chattanooga State. Along with his wife, Vikki, they were owners and operators of Super Tan USA in the Chattanooga area for 21 years and he was the creator of Black Sun high-performance tanning lamps.

He was employed with Modern Woodmen of America as an agent for many years, was past-president of the Rossville Exchange Club, and was a member of South Seminole Baptist Church and the Doberman Pincher Club.

Sammy was loved by all that knew him and will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank James and Laura James Ford.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Victoria “Vikki” Wells James; sisters, Sue Moore of Red Bank, and Carolyn Jenkins of Chattanooga; five nephews, two nieces and a host of friends are left to cherish his memory.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at noon in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Wigley officiating.

Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Sylvania, Ala., with Mark Kernea, Jack Shotts Jr., Anthony Holland, Christopher “Lex” Tantihacha, Trey Jones, and Kevin Terrette serving as pallbearers.

To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Keith Shinault

ROSSVILLE — Keith Eldon Shinault, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.

Funeral services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with interment to follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with full military honors.

Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share your thoughts and memories.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Brenda Slaughter

CHATSWORTH — Brenda Sue Slaughter, 59, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.

Surviving are her husband, Jim Slaughter; sons, Steve (Roberta) Pressley of Harriman, Tenn., and Danny Pressley of Dalton, Ga.; daughters, Yvette (Brent) Morgan and Diana (Jeff) Millsaps, Chattanooga; eight brothers and sisters; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home in Chattanooga. The Rev. Ricky Clark will officiate.

Interment will follow in Harrison Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 2-8 p.m. today.

Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, (423) 622-3171.

Robert Wahlers

ROSSVILLE — Robert Wahlers, 70, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in a local hospital.

Private burial will be held in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

ALABAMA

Edgar Williams

GAYLESVILLE — Edgar “Homebrew” Williams, 75, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Riverview Medical.

Mr. Williams was retired from Storey Trucking.

Survivors include companion, Maudie Hartline, Gaylesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Deanna Williams, Doug and Beverly Williams, Pisgah; step-daughters, Debra (Tracy) Bowman , Dunlap, Patricia (Donnie) Hamond, Menlo, Barbara (Roy) Murphy, Gaylesville, Sherry Hartline, Summerville, Amanda Hartline, Rome; step-sons, Richard Woodall, Flat Rock, Joe Woodall and Ronnie Woodall, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Charles Hartline, Gaylesville, brothers, Joe Williams (Ruby J. Allen) Bridgeport, Kenneth (Doris) Williams, Alto, Ga.; sister, Betty Sue (Rob) Robinson, Galveston, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Charles Williams officiating.

Visitation 11 a.m. until service time today.