HAMILTON COUNTY
Alvin Brown
Alvin H. Brown, 85, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
He lived most of his life in the Chattanooga area. In the recent past, he spent his time both in Rossville, Ga., and Fort Myers, Fla.
Alvin was born in Marlow, Tenn., to the late Major and Grace Brown. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WW II on the USS Leon APA 48. Alvin retired in 1987 after 34 years of service with the Chattanooga City Schools, when he served as Director of the Maintenance and Operations Department. He was also a partner of Tennessee Southern Maintenance. He and his wife, Pat retired in the winter months to Fort Myers.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Crawford; two brothers, Richard and Leon Brown; and a daughter, Vickie Adamson.
Alvin spent his last few weeks in the Hospice House in Fort Myers saying goodbye to all his friends and family. He will be truly missed by everyone he knew and loved.
He is survived by his wife Patsy “Pat” Brown of Rossville; two sons, Ronnie (Linda) Brown of Chattanooga and Gary Brown of Decatur, Tenn.; two step-sons, Steve (Yulonda) Taylor of Rossville, and Greg Taylor of Texas; a sister, Fay Lane of Clinton, Tenn.; a special nephew, Greg Duncan of Chattanooga; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephew.
A memorial service will be announced.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Sharon Caldwell
Sharon Stevenson Caldwell, 82, of Lookout Mountain, died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. She was surrounded by those who loved her most — her four children and her loving husband of 62 years, Robert H. Caldwell.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio to William Clifford and Helen Herms Stevenson, she attended Laurel School, Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio; Briarcliff Junior College in New York.
A renowned artist, she was known for her picturesque landscapes of the scenes she loved most- the coast of Maine, Tuscany, Ireland, Greece, and especially the beautiful mountains and scenery in the Tennessee River Gorge. She often said how much she loved nature and was always looking for the interesting combinations of color and light that would shape her paintings. She passed along this creative spirit to her family. Her paintings brought joy to so many people.
Sherry was involved in many local community projects and was a member of the Garden Club of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Watercolor Society, the Association of Visual Arts and was a charter member of the InTown Gallery in Chattanooga.
Her ability to express her thoughts in a witty manner was evident with her delivery of amusing one-liners. When told by her husband that he loved her sense of humor, she responded, “Well I could do with a little more sense and a little less humor”! Sherry was known for her class, beauty and sense of style. To the end, she maintained her grace, charm and dignity. She loved meeting with the Golden Oldies, an every-Saturday lunch gathering with her good friends. Sherry was ahead of her time with her insistence on a clean environment as her children were often reminded.
She is preceded in death by her grandson Mack West.
She is survived by her husband Bob Caldwell of Lookout Mountain; her children, Bob Caldwell Jr., of Lookout Mountain, Betsy (Jay) Dalgliesh of Charlottesville, Va., Chris (Michael) Zimmerman of Greenwich, Conn., Sherry (Dudley) West of Nashville, Tenn.; and her grandchildren - William Caldwell; Caldwell, Elizabeth and Russell Zimmerman; and Betsy and Mary Stevenson West.
Memorial services will be held at 3:30 p.m., with the Reverend Robert Childers and the Reverend Hank Anthony officiating.
Internment will follow the service in Harriet Caldwell Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 23, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 or to Tennessee River Gardens, P.O. Box 292, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Audrey Coffman
Audrey L. Coffman, 79, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, surrounded by her family.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcresthcapel.com.
Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with her son, Chaplain Darrell Coffman, officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Roy Crane
Hamilton LeRoy “Roy” Crane, 88, of East Ridge went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in a local health care facility.
He was a member of The Crossing (formerly East Ridge Church of God), was involved in the Bus Ministry and was instrumental in leading many people to Christ. Mr. Crane has done nursing home ministry for over 30 years. He was self-employed as an excellent brick mason.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ora Bell Smith Crane.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Daniels Crane; two step-sons, Luke Daniels and his wife, Linda of Rock Spring, Ga., and Wayne Daniels and his wife Cindy of Chattanooga; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Harris, Pastor Ken Davis, and Pastor Al Taylor officiating.
Burial will be in Ooltewah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or to NHC of Chattanooga.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Allen Crockett
Allen L. Crockett, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at a local health care facility.
He was born Nov. 13, 1947, in Spruce Pine, Ala., to Tommy and Doris Sumerel.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary Jane Crockett; brother, John Becker; and his adoptive parents, Claude and Geneva Crockett.
Survivors include his daughter, Roxanne Bacon, of Riceville, Tenn.; mother, Doris Becker, of Yakima, Wash.; three sisters, Linda Becker, of California, Sharon Kinder, of Missouri, Merry Sturm, of Washington; and sister-in-law, Jackie Becker, of Washington.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel
Patricia Davis
Patricia Brooks Davis, 75, of Maryville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at her home.
A former resident of Soddy Daisy, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy D. Davis; and son, Billy D. Davis Jr.
Survivors include her brother, Edwin C. Brooks; sister, Bobbie Jean Crow; aunt, Dorothy Chapman; uncle, Carl L. Brooks along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Steve Speed and the Rev. Jewell Travis officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Family will receive friends after 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.
Jamaha Garner
Jamaha Garner, 30, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
He was preceded in death by Lem and Elizabeth Talley, Clara Mae Garner, Max Talley, Hayward Talley, Elizabeth Flood and Corliss Robinson Jr.
Survivors include parents Valerie Garner and Allen Clark; other relatives include Katrina (Cory) and Jalen Boykin; Dexter (Sally), Maurice (Brenda), Sheldon, Darryl, and Emmett (Kathryn) Garner; Sarah (Michael) Tooks, Corliss Robinson, Sr., Jerita Chapman; special friend Roxanna Arnold, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at the funeral home chapel.
Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Highland Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995
Sandra Hillis
Sandra Rigsby Hillis, 62, of Chattanooga, (East Ridge) died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
Native of Warren County, Tenn., she was a retired investment and trust banker and member of Brainerd Hills Baptist Church, and preceded in death by parents, Sterling and Thelma Hillis Rigsby.
Survivors husband of 39 years Leonard Hillis, of Chattanooga; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Will Cain, of Ooltewah; son, Jason Hillis, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Riley and Ryan Cain; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Brenda Rigsby and Jim and Kim Rigsby, all of McMinnville, Tenn.
Funeral service 2 p.m. CST Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Barren Fork Baptist Church. Dr. Richard Mason will officiate.
Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery at Barren Fork.
The Hillis Family will receive friends today 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McMinnville Funeral Home, 117 Underwood Road, McMinnville, TN 37110, and Sunday 1 to 2 p.m. at Barren Fork Baptist Church. www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.
Steve Leffew
Steven Eugene Leffew, 54, of Hixson, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
Steve was born on March 10, 1955 in Chattanooga. He was a 1973 graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School where he played football and baseball. Steve was in the trucking business for over 34 years in the Chattanooga area and currently employed with Ryder Integrated Logistics. He was involved with baseball and softball at Middle Valley Recreation and Hixson Recreation Leagues. Steve was a member of North Hamilton Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Eugene Leffew; brothers, Richard Allen and Jackie Ray Leffew; and father-in-law, Jim Fulmer.
Steve is survived by his wife of 30 years, Hope Fulmer Leffew; two children, Kendra Courtney and husband, Chris; Derrick Leffew; grandson, Boston Courtney and granddaughter, Alayna Courtney; mother, Loretta Payne Leffew; brother, Gary Leffew and wife, Kathy; sisters, Carol Prather and husband, Rick and Cheryl Leffew; mother-in-law, Omega Fulmer; sister-in-law, Kyla and her husband Robert Hagood; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Kemp, Dr. Anthony Avitabile and staff, Hospice of Chattanooga (Amy Lantham) and the entire staff at the Hospice Unit in Memorial Hospital for their love and care giving to Steve.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Steve will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the North Chapel with Minister Shane Robinson officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Jeffery Kemp, Steve and Jason Hargis, Terry and Carlos Leffew and Greg Courtney serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made in Steve’s name to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416 or to Pancreatic Research atpancan.org.
Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Michael Maynard
Michael J. Maynard, 62, of Maryville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his wife, children, mother, brothers and sisters.
Michael was born in Cleveland, Ohio but spent 46 years in Phoenix, Ariz. before relocating to Maryville. He was a supervisor for Crossmark and a Vietnam Veteran with the United States Army.
Michael is survived by his wife of 18 years, Marilyn K. (McClure); children, Michael, Bryan, Melinda Mullen, Kendra Boyd, and Sean; parents, Kirk and Linzie; siblings, Johnny, Donny, Billy, Debbie Kalna and Pam Manchester; grandchildren, Tyler, Kaylee, Hunter, Charlie Boyd and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at Lupton Drive Baptist Church, 859 Lupton Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37415 with Brother Greg Howard and Brother Randy Bell officiating.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
The family will receive friends for visitation after the graveside service at Lupton Drive Baptist Church fellowship hall.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
McKenzie Price
McKenzie Danyale Price, affectionately called “NeNe”, 2, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at her residence.
Funeral: today at 2 p.m. at Olivet Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Adams officiating.
The body will lie in state today from 1-2 p.m. only at the church.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Gordon Ray
Gordon Ray, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at his residence.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Bessie Redmon
Bessie Mae McKibbens Redmon, 85, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
Born in Atlanta on July 24, 1924, to the late Dock McKibbens and Ada Mae Berries Mc-Kibbens. Accepting Christ at an early age at South River Baptist Church, Jackson, Ga., Mrs. Redmon remained a devoted Christian. In 1953, she relocated to Chattanooga, resided until 1991, and moved with her daughter to Maryland where God called her home.
She was preceded in death by three siblings, James McKibbens Cramer, Aaron McKibbens, and Ola Bell McKibbens Robertson; and son, Calvin Johnson.
She leaves to cherish her memory 10 children, Otis Redmon (Beverly), Jimmy Redmon (Mamie), Sylvester Redmon (Minnie), Hilton Johnson, Bobby Johnson (Betty), Shirley Gordon (Danny), Joann Kelly Moore, Kenneth Johnson, Regina and Robin Byrd; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Josie Cramer; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Redmon’s services will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Reginald Poindexter officiating.
Interment in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
TENNESSEE
Jesse Dodson
DAYTON — Jesse “Steve” Dodson, 56, formerly of Kingston, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Chattanooga.
Preceded in death by his father, Jesse P. Dodson,
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, of Dayton and his adoring daughter, Ashley Dodson, of Chattanooga. He also leaves his mother, Norma Jean Dodson, of Kingston; sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Ray Matlock, of Oak Ridge; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Danny and Mary Malone, of Collierville, Chester and Mavis Pack, of Knoxville, and Marsha Harvey, of Archdale, N.C.; nephew, Mason Matlock; nieces, Cyndi Harrington, Melanie Allgyer, Melinda Harvey, Melissa Harvey, and Kendra Harvey; uncles and aunts, W.D. and Nina Bishop, of Athens, Martha McDowell, of Riceville, Don and Betty Dodson, of Cleveland, Richard and Jeanette Dunn, of Sacramento, Calif., and James and Ginny Dunn, of Van Nuys, Calif.; devoted Jack Russell companion, Shorty Dodson; and many cousins and a host of friends from all over.
Jesse was a colorful personality with many interests and hobbies. Besides being a car and motorcycle enthusiast, he was a nature and animal lover. Some of his most pleasurable times were spent fishing for trout at his place in Tellico. Jesse went to work for TVA in 1978 and was a senior instrument technician at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He leaves behind many cherished friends from his time with TVA.
The family extends their gratitude to all of Jesse’s friends, relatives, and co-workers for their support and concern during this time.
Jesse was a supporter of the Dayton Animal Shelter, and donations may be made to that facility at Dayton Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 226, Dayton, TN 37321.
The family will receive friends at Luminary United Methodist Church, 3401 River Road, Ten Mile, on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. with the service immediately following at 3 p.m.
Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston is in charge of arrangements.www.kykerfuneralhome.com.
Walker Humphreys
PHILADELPHIA — Walker A. Humphreys, 80, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services 8 p.m. today at True Gospel Baptist Church in Sweetwater.
Burial 2 p.m. Sunday at Edgemon Cemetery, Ten Mile.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. today at church.
Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Diane Ray
Diane Ray, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.
She served faithfully as First Lady of the Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church from 1989-1995, during her marriage to her friend of nearly 30 years, Pastor Anthony E. Ray.
A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 21, at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church, 810 Shallowford Road, with Dr. Steve Caudle officiating.
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to share your thoughts and expressions.
Wilma Tate
DAYTON — Wilma Sue Tate, 67, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Brookwood Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by parents, James Daulton and Mary Jane Dunn Ewton; two infant brothers.
Survivors include a son; a daughter; two sisters; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Ewing officiating.
Burial in Spivey Cemetery.
GEORGIA
Pete Boney
SAINT SIMONS ISLAND — F. H. “Pete” Boney, 94, formerly of Summerville, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Brunswick, Ga.
He was born Dec. 13, 1914, in Fitzgerald, GA., a son of the late L.W. and Emma Swinney Boney. He graduated from the University of Miami, where he played fullback for the Hurricanes. He began a teaching and coaching career in Trion, Ga., in 1936. During WW II he served in the U.S. Navy and continued in the Reserves for 25 years, retiring as a Commander. After the war, he graduated from Emory University Law School and in 1957 opened a law practice in Summerville for some 30 years. During his career, he was elected to one term as the Judge of City Court in Chattooga County.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Brewer Boney, and their son, Peter L. Boney.
He is survived by a daughter, Marcia Boney of St. Simons Island; grandchildren and husbands, Belle and Link Baker, Lilburn, Ga., Leigh and Dr. Jeff Baumbach, Dothan, Ala., and Ann and George Williams, Knoxville, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Virginia, Elizabeth, Will, and Mary Grant Baumbach, Emily, George, Cullen, Maggie, and Kate Williams and Brewer Baker.
Funeral services Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m., from the Summerville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Hicks officiating.
Interment in Summerville Cemetery, with Military Honors by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5.
Active pallbearers: William Crouch, Greg Fulton, Canton Andrews, Jim Woodard, Gary McConnell, Milford Morgan, and Jerry Prince. Honorary pallbearers: Lookout Mountain Bar Association.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peter L. Boney Scholarship Fund, c/o Summerville First United Methodist Church, 220 West Washington St., Summerville, GA 30747.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Carol Whitener
DALTON — Carol Whitener, 69, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth, Ga.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today.
Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
R.C. DeLay Jr.
BURNING BUSH COMMUNITY — Roy Cecil “R.C.” DeLay Jr., 62, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, 2009, at his earthly home.
He was the son of the late Roy C. DeLay Sr.
Mr. DeLay was a native of Catoosa County. He attended Rossville High School and graduated with many honors. He attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree.
Mr. DeLay was a charter member of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America. He sang many years with the Chattanooga Opera Association.
Mr. DeLay retired from the Catoosa County School system after 31 years of service. All of his teaching profession was at Ringgold Middle School where he taught general music, chorus and handbells.
He was a member of the National Education Association and Georgia Association of Educators where he was honored for professional excellence, outstanding leadership, dedicated service and commitment to public education in Georgia. He was honored as a lifetime retired member of GAE.
He was a member of the Music Educator’s Association and had a lifetime teaching certificate.
Mr. DeLay was a deeply committed Christian. He was the organist at Boynton Church of God. He was a professional musician on the accordion, organ, piano and saxophone.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Jimmy Carlock DeLay (Mrs. Roy DeLay Sr.); one sister, Royce DeLay Beene; one nephew, Gerald Beene; a great-nephew, Michael Beene; three great-nieces, Rachel Beene, Skylark Beene and Chasity Beene.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Everett Gossett and Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Ed Broome and Royce DeLay Beene will provide the music.
Interment will be in Burning Bush Cemetery with Dr. Brad DeLay, Phil DeLay, Daryl Moore, Melvin Broom, Carson Carlock, and Maurice Bridgeman serving as active pallbearers. All cousins will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from noon-9 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Vallie Farmer
FLINTSTONE — Vallie Jeanette Farmer, 96, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
She was born in Hamilton County to the late Columbus Harvey and Mary K. Parton Suit on Nov. 11, 1913. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Chattanooga Valley and a former employee of General Motors.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Melvin Farmer; sisters, Blanch Ellis and Anna Mae Bracket; brother, Clarence William Suit.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Billy Blevins and President Michael Griffin officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until time of service.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
Special thanks to Healthcare Center at Standifer Place and Hospice of Chattanooga.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Billy Gray
NEW SALEM — William “Billy” Gray, 63, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.
He was retired from Combustion in Chattanooga and was a self-employed excavation contractor. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church where he served as Choir director, deacon and trustee.
He enjoyed southern gospel music and was a member of the Billy Gray Quartet and Billy Gray Trio for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father William “Bill” Gray.
Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Sue Gray; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Debra Gray, Saint Mary’s, Ga., Richard and Julie Gray; mother, Flo Gray; brother and sister-in-law, Denny and Faye Gray; sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Roger Vann, all of New Salem; five grandchildren, Bobby Bradford, Turner Gray, Gunar Gray, Ryne Gray and Gage Gray; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at New Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Hixon and Fred Bradford officiating.
Burial will follow in Hawkins Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 2-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Special choir singing from 1-2 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will follow in Hawkins Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the music fund of New Salem Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Eddie Hamilton
ROCKY FACE — Eddie Eugene Hamilton, 44, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at his home.
Eddie was employed as a dispatcher with Covenant Transport and served in the U.S. Army during Operation Desert Storm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Virginia Hamilton; and his sister, Belinda Hamilton Roberts.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Hamilton, of Rocky Face; daughters, Michelle and Nicole Hamilton; sister, Betty Hamilton, of Manchester, Tenn.; stepchildren, Libby and Jay Brabham and Kris Arhart; stepgrandchildren, Ashley, Amber, Jakob and Jordan.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Donnie McMillan officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today and Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Thomas Locklear
LaFAYETTE — Thomas Frank Locklear Jr., 79, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.
Funeral 2 p.m. today from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. B.W. “Skip” Mitchell officiating.
Visitation will be at the Church 1-2 p.m. today.
Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home LaFayette.
Ruby Payne
RINGGOLD — Ruby Jewel Payne, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.
She was born in Dekalb County, Ala., to the late Guy and Ozella Hunter. She lived in the North Georgia area since 1965. She was a faithful member of Battlefield Baptist Church and was previously employed with Durkan Spinning Company. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Conley Payne; and two brothers, Billy Joe and Waylond Hunter.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Billy (Carol) Payne of Rossville, Ga., and Phil Payne of Jonesboro, Tenn.; two daughters, Sandra Bailey of Ringgold, and Shelby Payne of Cookeville, Tenn.; brother, Charles Ray Hunter of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Jean McGregor of Ringgold; three grandchildren, Christa Mayes, Shawnda Morgan and Fawn Payne; two great-grandchildren, Zoe Mayes and Kayla Fisher; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with the Rev. David Crane officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after noon today, all day Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
ALABAMA
Terry Goggans
RAINSVILLE — Terry Goggans, 34 died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m., Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Haymon officiating.
Burial in Rainsville Memorial Park.
Visitation today, from 10 am- 9pm; tomorrow, 10am-2pm.
Arrangements by Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Billy Rowell
FYFFE — Billy Wayne Rowell, 69, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at his residence.
Memorial service at 2 p.m. CST Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel
Family will receive friends Sunday noon CST until time of service.
Jeff Whitten
RAINSVILLE — Jeff Whitten, 53, of Atlanta, formerly of the Guest Community, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. CST from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today.
Rev. James Wooten
RED BAY — Rev. James Buford Wooten, 72, formerly of this area, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at his residence.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, from Rainsville Holiness Church with Burial in Greens Chapel.
Family will receive friends 4-9 p.m. CST at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
