HAMILTON COUNTY

Richard Buckner

Richard Buckner, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Church of God faith. He was previously employed with Ray Manufacturing and also Woodbridge Manufacturing as a furniture maker for more than 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vance and Julie Buckner; wife, Jean Buckner; brother, Robert Buckner; and sister, Sidney Burton.

Survivors include three sons, Ricky Buckner, of East Ridge, Kenny Buckner, of Ooltewah, and Shorty Buckner, of Chattanooga; two daughters, Mary Ann Lively, of Chattanooga, and Peggy “Bubbles” Walker, of Harrison; brother, Oscar Buckner, of Chattanooga; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor Jim Reed officiating.

Burial will follow in the Lee Cemetery in McDonald, Tenn.

The family will begin receiving friends after 2 p.m. today, all day Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

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; and her grandchildren, William Caldwell; Caldwell, Elizabeth and Russell Zimmerman; and Betsy and Mary Stevenson West.

The family will receive friends from 2:30-3:30 p.m. today, Nov. 23, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain.

Memorial services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today with the Rev. Robert Childers and the Rev. Hank Anthony officiating.

Internment will follow the service in Harriet Caldwell Memorial Garden.

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 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Jesse Eastman

Jesse Martin Eastman, 71, of Dunlap, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.

Private interment will be held in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy.

Share your thoughts and memories at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24-hour obituary line, 843-5055.

Hattie Gregory

Hattie C. “Granny” Gregory passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at her residence. She was 97 years old.

She was preceded in death by devoted husband of 69 years, John Gregory; parents, Samuel and Amanda Oates; three siblings, Annie Mae Ransom, Milton Oates, Lula J. King; granddaughter, Shirley O’Hara; son-in-law, Willie R. Idlette Sr.

Survivors include two wonderful daughters, Louise Idelette and Deborah (Oliver) Hale, of Chattanooga; brother, Arthur (Linda) Oates, Shelbyville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Wayne (Joan) Kirdling, Sacramento, Calif., Victor Idlette Sr., Willie R. Idlette Jr. and Lisa Gregory, all of Chattanooga; 11 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-great- grandchildren; special nieces, Carolyn Fkelds and Hattie Johnson; devoted family member, Angela Idlette, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the funeral home chapel.

Interment in Highland Memorial Gardens.

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

Jessica Hagan

Jessica Katherine Woods Hagan, of Collegedale, went to sleep in the Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009.

Jessica was preceded in death by grandparents, Mary K. DeGraw, Clifford O. DeGraw; great-grandparents, Katherine B. DeGraw, John .J DeGraw, Everrett M. Woods, and Nellie J. Woods.

She graduated from Ooltewah High School in 1996 with honors, and completed a bachelor’s degree in business management and sales from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga in 2000.

She is survived by her loving husband of eight wonderful years, Ronald Hagan. She was the daughter, and “heart and soul” of Ralph and Suzanne (DeGraw) Woods. She was 32 years of age.

Jessica is also survived by her brother, Timothy Lynn Woods; two nephews, Triston K. Woods, Troy B. Woods; her “sister” in life, April A. Anderson, and husband Ken, with sons, Alex, Cody and Nicolas; mother and father-in-law, John and Virginia Hagan, several aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends.

“Most people spend a lifetime trying to make sense of this cold hard world, wondering if there truly is a Heaven or Hell, Good or Evil. We thank God to know that there is a Heaven, because evil took my sister from us. She was the closest thing to an angel on earth that I have ever experienced, or ever will. So if there is evil there has TO BE A GOD! In that knowledge I know that she is at peace in God’s arms. I love you Jess, and we can’t wait to see you again when we all come home”.– Your Loving Brother, Tim

“Thank you, God, for such a wonderful wife! Thank you Jesus for the victory as promised in 1 Corinthians 15:55-58! Thank you, Moms and Dads, Brothers, Friends and Family all over the world for so much support! The Lord Bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; and give you peace! Numbers 6:24-26. Rest Boo bear”. - Your Loving Husband, Ron Hagan

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Hamilton Community Seventh Day Adventist Church, where Jessica was a member. The Church is located at 7997 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Visitation for family and friends will begin at 3 p.m. with the memorial service to commence at 4 p.m.

Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.

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

Alma Hixon

Mary Alma Hixson Hixon, 85, a lifelong resident of the Hixson community, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 23, 2009, in Hixson Cemetery with the Rev. Mitch McClure officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga. The family acknowledges with appreciation the loving care given to Alma and her family by the staff of Hospice during the final weeks of her life.

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

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

Donald Kennedy

Donald Jay Kennedy went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at his residence.

He is survived by devoted wife, Monica Kennedy; daughter, Carla (Kevin) Petty; granddchildren, Deleon and Malaya Petty; brothers, (twin) Ronald and Alvin Kennedy, Oran Parker; sisters, Patricia, Paula and Josephine; mother-in-law, Montine (Oliver) Kelly; brothers-in-law, Lendell (Jeanne) and Dennis (Wendy) Davis, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the funeral home chapel.

Interment in Highland Memorial Gardens.

The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.

Eddie Knight

Eddie Knight, 84, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at his residence.

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

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 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 at pancan.org.

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

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

Garry Paul

Garry Lamar “J.P.” Paul, 58, of Chattanooga, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Nov. 22, 2009.

A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Garry was employed as a Master Mechanic for Southern Power Sports for 10 years.

He was of the Baptist faith and was the son of the late Fred and Mary Paul.

Survivors are his daughters, Amanda Paul, Chickamauga, and Molly Wallace, East Ridge; two brothers, Wallace Don Paul, Chickamauga, and Beryl Ray Paul, Cleveland, Tenn.; niece, Karen Hanshaw; nephews, Eric Paul and Beryl Paul Jr.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Rock Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sims officiating.

The family would like to thank all of Garry’s friends for their love and support during his battle with cancer.

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

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway Chapel.

Laurel Pettitt

Edna Laurel Pettitt, 91, of Harrison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at her home.

Laurel was born Feb. 20, 1918, in Lenior City Tenn., however, she lived most of her life in the Chattanooga area. She attended beauty school after graduating from Tyner High School and worked in many beauty shops around the city before opening her own beauty shop in East Chattanooga.

Laurel was a member of Chamberlain Memorial Baptist Church where she was a member of the Loyalty Sunday School Class. During her many years of Christian service, Laurel taught numerous Sunday school classes from preschool through adult. She was also a member and former director of the WMU.

Mrs. Pettitt was preceded in death by husband, Charles Pettitt Sr.; parents, D.P. and Mattie Jones; brothers, Glen, Howard, and Gilbert Jones.

Survivors include her children, Gale (James) Williford, Charles (Dianne) Pettitt, Carol (Glen) Ferguson; grandchildren, Jeannie (David) Ivey, Vickie (Jr.) McGaha, Shannon (Steve) Gaddis; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Weston Ivey, Blair and Erin McGaha, Andrew and Ashton Gaddis; sister, Thelma Richie, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Chamberlain Memorial Baptist Church, 4239 Benton Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406.

The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Dr. Jake Carroll and the Rev. Grady Cooper will officiate the services.

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Loyalty Sunday School Class.

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

The family would like to express their thanks to Hospice-Amedisys, Guardian Home Health, specifically Jennifer, Teresa and Mary, and special thanks to sitter and friend, Helen Thurmond.

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

Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.

Gordon Ray

Gordon Ray, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.

Survivors include children: Anita and Tracy Ray, Kimberly Lovingood, Andre, Melvin, and Gordon Ray Jr.; brother, Samuel (Queen Esther) Ray; special friend, Mae Kathryn Watson, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be today from noon-4 p.m. at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.

Madge Richmond

Madge Josephine Richmond, 95, of Ooltewah, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in a local health care facility.

Mrs. Richmond was born in St. Charles, Va. and had lived in Ooltewah since 1966. She was a founding member of Oakwood Forest Christian Church and currently a member of Hickory Valley Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Richmond; and a daughter, Sue Jones.

Survivors include two granddaughters, Julie DeFoor Watters, Eglin AFB, Fla., Vickie Corson Haley, Ooltewah; three great-grandchildren, Richmond Logan DeFoor, Eglin AFB, Fla., Robert Stuart Corson, Orlando, Fla., Michael Bradley Corson, Charleston, S.C.; one great-great-grandson, Chandler Scott Corson, Charleston, S.C.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Kingsport, Tenn. with the Rev. Marlin Jaynes officiating.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

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

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

Hilda Weekley

Hilda Jeanette Weekley, 84, of Ooltewah, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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

TENNESSEE

Bill Bishop

PIKEVILLE — Bill Bishop, 54, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at Pikeville Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Burial will be in Henson Cemetery.

The family will receive friends all day today.

Pikeville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Vernon Kalt

ESTILL SPRINGS — Vernon E. Kalt, 80, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Interment at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Visitation today 4-8 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester.

Hoyt Knox Jr.

ETOWAH — Hoyt L. Knox Jr., 39, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at his residence.

Service is 7 p.m., today in the South Chapel with visitation 5-7 p.m. prior.

Burial 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Goodsprings Cemetery.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.

Carroll Russell

ETOWAH — Carroll J. Russell, 72, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at his residence.

Service is 7 p.m. today in the North Chapel with visitation 5-7 p.m. prior.

Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Etowah Cemetery.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.

Dicky Smith

SOUTH PITTSBURG — J. C. “Dicky” Smith, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Dicky lived most of his life in South Pittsburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII on the USS Intrepid.

Dicky was born in Sewanee, Tenn. to the late Arthur Wesley Smith and Flossee May Long Smith. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Edna Perry, of Winchester, Tenn.

Dicky was a member of Richard City Church of Christ. He was a retired builde,r taking pride in the building of such landmarks as the Beene Pearson Library, Citizens State Bank, the former First National Bank, as well as other commercial buildings and homes throughout the Tennessee area.Dicky loved spending time outdoors, along with the company of his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ellan Smith, of South Pittsburg; one daughter, Linda Smith Hedrick (Jim), of South Pittsburg; three sons, Gary Smith (Deborah), of Signal Mountain, Tenn; Daniel Smith (Angie), of East Ridge, Tenn.; and Douglas Smith (Donna), of South Pittsburg; nine grandchildren, Wesley Stone (Glenna), of South Pittsburg; Matt Stone, of South Pittsburg, Byron Smith (Jessica), of Mobile, Ala.; Heath Smith (Jessica), of Signal Mountain, Ryan and Alex Smith, of Signal Mountain, Erica and Gray Smith, of East Ridge, Heather Smith, of South Pittsburg; eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home today at 2 p.m. CST with Jim Warren and Byron Smith officiating.

Interment will be in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.

Don Smith

JASPER — Thomas (Don) Smith, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer the last four months.

Don was a saved and faithful member of Victory Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee, assistant Sunday School teacher, assistant choir director and worked with the radio and nursing home ministries. Don served his country in the Army National Guard from 1965-1971. Don was employed by Sequatchie Concrete Service when he retired in 2008. He was a carpenter by trade, but worked for many years at Hood Enterprise as a mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dovie Smith; brothers, Archie, Billy and Reuben Smith; and brother-in-law, Fred Nolan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Claudette Holloway Smith, of Jasper; seven children, Stephen Smith and Jeff Myres, of Chattanooga, Bobbie (David) Lipe, of Hixson, Billie (Kurt) Ross and Jamie (Craig) Mears, of Whitwell, Kelli (Scott) McCann, of Jasper, and Christopher (Brittany) Smith, of Bridgeport, Ala; 10 grandchildren: Zachery McCann, Ben Higgins, Sidney McCann, Emily Payne, Rebecca Ross, Mitchell Mears, Danielle Lipe, Gavin Smith, Andrew Lipe and Peyton Smith; brothers, Jake (Judy) Smith, of Whitwell, James (Vivian) Hopkins, Chandler, Ariz.; sisters, Virginia Nolan and Juanita Little, of Sequatchie Co., and Donna (James) Anderson, of Whitwell; sisters-in-law, Lillie Smith, of Whitwell, and Ruth Smith, of Sequatchie Co.; father-in-law, Claude C. Holloway, of Jasper; mother-in-law, Evelyn Carter, of South Pittsburg. He is also survived by his church family at Victory Baptist Church, which includes three of his special babies: Blaine Fuller, Abigail Dodson and Logan Hendon.

Funeral services will be conducted from Victory Baptist Church at 2 p.m. CST Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, with Brother Dennis Eggert and Brother Kenneth Conaway officiating.

Burial will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Garden with Randall, Dwayne, Jason, and Jim Smith, Jamie and Timothy Anderson, Eric and Jarod Peak and Joe Little serving as pallbearers.

The family will recieve friends from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. CST, today, November 23, 2009, and from 10 a.m. CST until service time on Tuesday.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN, 37416 or The American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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

Lynn Wallace

KNOXVILLE — Ethelynne “Lynn” Jeanette Haynes Wallace, 80, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov.21, 2009, at Hillcrest Healthcare West.

Mrs. Wallace was born on April 8, 1929, in Chattanooga, Tenn. to Alfred Newman Haynes and Jeanette Stone Haynes.

Following her high school and college education, Lynn was an employee of the University of Tennessee Department of Graphic Arts and the University of Tennessee School of Social Science, retiring from the University following many years of service. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Knoxville and the Shalom Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Professional Education Organization and enjoyed sewing, was an avid gardener, traveling and floral design. Lynn also enjoyed researching her family genealogy and was a published author of The Oggs of East Tennessee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Hugh Yates and Dorothy Haynes Swinney; brother, W.N. (Hank) Haynes; son-in-law, James L. Johnson.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Billy Wallace, of Knoxville; daughters, Beth Bales and husband, Howard, of Knoxville, and Lorri Johnson, of Murfreesboro; grandsons, Paul Johnson and Lucas Johnson, of Knoxville; nieces and nephews, Carolyn Holcomb, of Atlanta, John Branton, of Murfreesboro, Marsha Bertram, of Savannah, Ga., Janet Sessoms, of Savannah, Ga., Thomas Haynes, of Savannah, Ga. and Jimmy Haynes, of Chile, several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 23, 2009, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Dr. William D. Shiell and the Rev. Dave Ward officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel to travel in procession to Greenwood Cemetery for a 10 a.m. interment service.

Pallbearers will be Paul Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Howard Bales, Gordon Barnhill, Jack Fuson and Ken Thornton.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today prior to the funeral service at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Organ Restoration Fund, 510 W. Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Knoxville, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite H102, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.

Betty Winkles

DAYTON — Betty Jean Weaver Winkles, 81, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at LifeCare of Rhea County.

She was a longtime resident of Dayton and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Lewis; sisters, Bea Hoard, Edna Symons; parents, Charlie L. and Myrtyle L. Campbell Lewis; first husband, Fred K. Weaver; and second husband, Jack M. Winkles.

Survivors include two sons, F. Dan (Linda) Weaver, of Dayton, Jim K. (Candy) Weaver, of St. Augustine, Fla.; sister, Doris Becker, of Saginaw, Mich., several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; five grandchildren, April, Angie, Amy, Sarah, and Stephen; eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Lackey officiating.

Interment in Smyrna Cemetery.

Visitation 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Services by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc., Dayton.

GEORGIA

Eddie Hamilton

ROCKY FACE — Eddie Eugene Hamilton, 44, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.

Funeral services will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Donnie McMillan officiating.

Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

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

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

Mel Klausing

RINGGOLD — Melvin Hubert “Mel” Klausing, 77, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in a local hospital.

He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and was retired from Combustion Engineering as a mechanical engineer. Mr. Klausing was a veteran of the US Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Survivors include his son, Daniel Klausing and his wife, Christi, of Roopville, Ga.; two granddaughters, Jessica and Julie Klausing; three sisters, Della Koester, of Lima, Ohio, Paulissa Klausing, of Whitehouse, Ohio, and Helen Rushing of Nashville, Tenn.

Private graveside services will be held on Wednesday.

There will be no visitation.

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

Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Robert Rounsaville

SUMMERVILLE — Robert “Buck” Rounsaville, 60, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.

Survivors include children, Mina Martin, Tiffany Rounsaville, Daricus Rounsaville; sisters, Grace Zayas, Brenda Burks, Sharon Goodwin; two grandchildren; and companion, Mary Frances Farmer.

Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Robert Williams

RINGGOLD — Robert “Bobby” E. Williams, 69, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at a local hospital.

A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area he was owner and operator of Rewind Trucking.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earman Williams; and mother, Ethel Haisten Williams Brockman.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Junior Emmon, of Brewton, Ala.; special friends, William C. and Bobbie Abernathy, of Chickamauga, Ga.; two grandchildren, Tiffany (Josh) Durst and James (Skye) Williamson; four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Harold Howell officiating.

The family will receive friends today from 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold Chapel.

ALABAMA

Betty Holley

FORT PAYNE — Betty Cornett Holley, 64, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Erlanger Medical Center.

Survivors include husband, R.L. Holley; daughter and son-in-law, Trina and Tim Roberts, Rosalie; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Tammy Holley, Montgomery; sons, Tim Holley, McKinney, Texas, Eugene Hester, LaFayette, Ga.; grandchildren, Brittany Holley and Mason Holley; brother, Olin Cornett (Sandra), Flat Rock, Doyle Cornett (Nancy), Fort Wayne, Ind.; sisters, Coleda Bishop, Fort Wayne, Ind., Frances Lawson, Flat Rock, Darlene Wooten (Ken), Rising Fawn, Ga.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at 3 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Talley officiating.

Family will receive friends from noon until 8 p.m. CST today and noon until service time Tuesday.

James Price

BRYANT — James W. Price, 91, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Arrangements will be announced by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.