HAMILTON COUNTY

Chris Friberg

Chris Friberg, 39, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Chris was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harvey Aures.

Chris is survived by his father, David Friberg; and mother, Judy Friberg; grandparents, Rosemary and Charles Friberg and Helen Aures; brothers, Chris’s twin, Kevin, and Karl Friberg.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, 316 North Bragg Ave., Lookout Mountain, TN 37350, with Pastor Joe Novenson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 until service time on Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Chris’s name to the Organ Fund at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.

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

Gordon Horn

Gordon McCoy Horn, 66, of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in a local hospital.

He was born March 22, 1943, in Talladega, Ala., to the late Gerdon and Mary Frances Horn.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia “Pat” Horn; son and daughter-in-law, James and Melody Horn; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Clyde Moses; daughter, Sharon Horn; grandchildren, Jessica, April and Christian Horn and Sean, Devin and Cody Moses, all of East Ridge; three sisters; and one brother also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in the East Chapel with Minister Richie Stone officiating.

Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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.

Dee Hundley

Dee Hundley, 81, died peacefully at a local hospital on Thanksgiving morning Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, with her family by her side.

She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. On Dec. 8, she would have been married 63 years to Raymond Hundley. She and her husband operated Rickey’s Restaurant for 50 years, where her warmth, friendliness, beautiful smile and wit made everyone feel welcomed and at home. She and Raymond retired in 1990 and since have spent their days living downtown on the river. They enjoyed their wonderful, caring friends of the Shriners Red Fez Club. Actually, Dee and Raymond enjoyed doing everything life had to offer as long as they were doing it together. She was a wonderful woman, friend and mother and will be deeply missed by many.

She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband, Raymond Hundley; daughter, former Hamilton County Commissioner Brenda (Tag) Bailey; daughter, former designer model, Sharon (Neil) Sobel; sister, Katherine Johnson; one grandson; one great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean and the Rev. Jim Watkins officiating.

Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences with the family and view the memorial tribute.

The Hundley family wishes to extend their thankfulness and gratitude to the entire staff and doctors of the SICU unit at Memorial Hospital, Dr. Arthur Kort and Dr. Richard Morrison for all their compassion and care.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40532.

Family will receive friends today 3-7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Larry Jackson

Larry Jackson, 67, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at a local hospital.

Arrangements are pending.

Family has received personal and professional services from Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.

Catherine Johnson

Catherine Harvey Johnson, 70, of Hixson, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Catherine was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and a graduate of Hixson High School. She was a former employee with TVA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Johnnie” Johnson; a brother, Henry Harvey; and her parents, Elbert and Nora Harvey.

Catherine is survived by her two children, Debra (Tommy) Thomas and Gene (Lynne) Johnson; six grandchildren, Amanda (Kyle) Branum, Blake, Cassie and Hunter Thomas, Chris and Wes Johnson; five siblings, E.C. (Barbara) Harvey, Frances (Ronald) Johnson, Bobby (Connie) Harvey, Edna Mae (Lamar) Parrott and Edwin (Joy) Harvey, several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today and 1-2:30 p.m. on Monday at the North Chapel.

Services for Catherine will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at the North Chapel with Pastor Tim Millsaps officiating.

Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Catherine’s name to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416; or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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

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

Geraldine Lawson

Margaret Geraldine “Gerry” “Mimi” Toomey Engle Lawson, born March 14, 1935, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, Nov. 26, 2009, at her daughter’s home with family at her side.

Preceded in death by husbands, John David Engle Sr. and Albert L. Lawson; parents, Henry Clay and Della Toomey; and brother, A.E. “Athol” Toomey.

Gerry graduated from Tyner High School in Chattanooga and Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. She worked in the mobile home business, Sertoma Learning Center and H.T. Hackney. After traveling with Al “Peanut” Lawson for several years, they settled in Beverly Hills, Fla., where she was an officer in the Elks Lodge Does Drove #232. Gerry was of the Baptist faith. She loved people and spent many years caring for others and staying in contact with friends.

Survived by son, David Engle and wife, Renee; daughter, Diane Payne King and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Lauren Payne Scarbro and husband, Jay, Jenna Engle, Jeremy Payne, Lauren Witt and husband, Scott, Carrie Witt and husband, Derek; great-grandchildren, Griffin Witt, Jackson Witt, Henry Witt, and Harrison Witt; sister, Leda Lawrence and husband, Richard, several nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the caregivers at Continuum Courtyards where she lived prior to her recent illness.

Service 7 p.m. today at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with the Rev. Mike Segers officiating.

Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens 2:45 p.m. Monday for a graveside service at 3 p.m.

Pallbearers: Jeremy Payne, Jay Scarbro, Paul Binkley, Billy Corum, Chris Corum and Steve Heath.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Inskip Baptist Church “Together We Can,” 4810 Rowan Road, Knoxville, TN 37912.

Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. today at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, www.mynattfh.com.

Mark Lawton

Mark Lawton, 47, of Sunrise, Fla., formerly of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.

He attended Brainerd High School from 1977 to 1980.

He will be greatly missed.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.

Evan Mason

Evan Tramaine Mason, 26, passed away on Nov. 20, 2009, in Tarpon Springs, Fla.

Evan was a native of Chattanooga.

He is survived by his maternal grandfather, Norman Watson Sr.; and father, Claude B. Mason Sr., of Chattanooga; mother, Marilyn M. Mason, of Tarpon Springs; brother, Claude B. Mason Jr., of Safety Harbor, Fla.; brother, Chad T. Mason, of Lynchburg, Va.; sister, Lori K. Mason-Oladipo, of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Evan will be sadly missed, but his kindness and wonderful smile will last forever in our hearts.

In memory of Evan, donations can be made to the Epileptic Foundation at: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/howtohelp/.

Bettye McDaris

Bettye Jean Fields McDaris, 84, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neal Brown officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421

The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. today and 5-9 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Alice Melton

Alice Dobbs Melton, 81, of East Ridge, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Germantown, Tenn.

She was retired from the Electric Power Board as a supervisor after 38 years of service. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Alice was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Dobbs; her second husband, Jerry Melton; and a brother, Garlon Phillips.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ingram and Diane Parker; two sons, Tom Dobbs and Mike Dobbs; 10 grandchildren, Chris Dobbs, Veronica (Hank) Tansey, Jackie Ingram, Megan (Brad) Horne, Melanie Dobbs, Zachary (Jessica) Parker, Jason Dobbs, Ryan Dobbs, Jason Souther and Melissa Wilson; seven great-grandchildren, Braden Horne, Olivia Tansey, Emma Tansey, Mitchell Souther, Ashley Souther, Monica Souther and Geena Wilson; three sisters, Marie Musselman, Kitty Stokes and Rosalie Mullin.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Gennoe and Dr. Ken Cook officiating.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Make-a-Wish of East Tennessee or West Tennessee.

Linus Meyer

Linus Paul Meyer, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.

Aileen Pinson

Aileen Pinson, 89, a lifelong resident of East Ridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in a local health care facility.

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Effie Posey. She was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church and the Chapel Sunday School Class. She was a retired nursing assistant 3rd Floor of Memorial Hospital with 15 years of service.

She is survived by daughter, Shirley Neely and her husband, George E. Neely, of McDonald, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Dorinda Hodge and her husband, Danny Hodge, of Dallas, Ga., Karen Neely, of Scottsville, Neb., and Robert E. Neely and Dr. Katheryn Neely, of Woodstock, Ga.; one great-grandchild, Alana Neely, of Woodstock; sister, Willie Jean Moss, of East Ridge; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.

Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416; or to Ridgedale Baptist Church Building Fund, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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

Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Rev. Herbert Prescott

The Rev. Herbert W. Prescott Jr., 84, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at his home.

Father Prescott was born in Long Beach, N.J., to Herbert and Edna Prescott.

Father Prescott’s ministry included being administrator, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Germantown, Tenn.; chaplain, St. Peter’s Orphanage, Memphis; associate pastor, Sacred Heart Parish; and professor, Catholic High School, Memphis; associate pastor, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Memphis; associate pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Memphis; pastoral ministry to Greeneville, Tenn., missions; and principal of Knoxville Catholic High School. He was chaplain for Christian Brothers High School, Memphis; pastor of St. James Parish, Memphis; coordinator of Special Services to Exceptional Children for Memphis area. He served as pastor of Our Lady of Fatima, Alcoa, Tenn.; director of the Center for Special Education in Memphis; professor at Bishop High School, Memphis.

He celebrated Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsus Parish, Covington, Tenn., and then at Saint Paul Parish, Memphis. He was director of Memphis Catholic High School and moderator of Diocesan Council of Catholic Women for the Memphis area. He next served as pastor of St. Paul Parish, Tullahoma, Tenn.; pastor of St. Augustine Parish, Signal Mountain; chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Knoxville; and the priest in charge of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Lenoir City. He also served as chaplain of Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga; pastor of St. Bridget Parish, Dayton, Tenn.; and professor of religion at Notre Dame High School; then as pastor of St. Stephen Parish.

At the time of his death he was serving as a chaplain at the Alexian Village.

He was preceded in death by his cousins, Ray Siener and Msgr. Leo C. Siener.

Survivors include his cousins, Shirley Siener, Sally Siener Cooper, Wendy Siener Kelly, Lori Siener Heagy and Mary Siener Ferguson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Stephen Catholic Church (7111 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421), followed by a 7:30 prayer service.

A funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the church with Bishop Richard F. Stika, D.D., officiating.

Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery.

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

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

Marcia Roper

Marcia D. Buff Roper passed away at 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, while in the Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit.

Survivors include her mother, Annette Cannon Frost; sister, Shelia Buff; brother, Lee Buff; and nephews, John Buff and Donnie Kerr.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga on Highway 58.

Thanks to friends and support of Hospice of Chattanooga and the Hospice Unit at Memorial Hospital.

Marcia prearranged for her body to be donated to Genesis Cancer Research.

No public memorial service is planned. However, there will be a private memorial luncheon for the family.

Albert Tremble

Albert Tremble, 95, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Victorville, Calif.

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

D’Angelo Vance

D’Angelo Marquis Vance, 32, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in a local hospital.

Funeral today at 1 p.m. at Olivet Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin L. Adams Sr. officiating.

Burial in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

For live broadcast of funeral go to: www.faithvideoondemand.com/funeral.

Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

Helen Williamson

Helen Williamson, 89, of Hixson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at a local hospital.

A memorial service may be announced at a later date.

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

Maurice Wilson

Maurice Wilson, 93, a longtime resident of East Brainerd, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2009.

Maurice was educated in the Chattanooga School System and graduated from McKenzie Business College. He accepted Christ at an early age at Concord Baptist Church, where he faithfully served for many years and met his wife of 67 years, Mary Alice Howell.

Maurice served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of major during World War II, and retired as manager of Wilson Certified Foods after 42 years of service.

His parents, A.J. and Lillie Mae Wilson; brother, A.C. Wilson; and sisters, Louise Norton and Velma Cowan preceded him in death.

Maurice’s impact of love, humor and respect is felt by those who celebrate his life, especially his loving wife Mary Alice; daughters, Judy Ellington, Jean (Joe) Smallwood and Maurine (David) Ward; sister, Barbara Dooley; brother, Herman Wilson; sister-in-law, Alice Wilson; and brother-in-law, James Dooley; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Concord Baptist Church with Dr. David King officiating.

Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation will today from 2-6 p.m. at the East Brainerd Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Concord Baptist Church or The Burgess Ministry c/o Concord Baptist Church.

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

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.

TENNESSEE

Jimmy Knox

EVENSVILLE — James A. “Jimmy” Knox, 49, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, after a battle with cancer.

He was born in Rhea County and resided there his whole life. He was a boilermaker for over 20 years. Jimmy’s passion was hunting and outdoor life.

Survivors include his father, Arthur Knox; mother, Ova (Reed) Crowe; daughters, Jamie, Jessie, Jenny and Jordan Knox; sons, Tristan Knox and Darrin May; sister, Robin Knox; nephew, Estan Knox; niece, Drew Bowman; and great-nephew, Zander Kutil.

Funeral service today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.

Interment in Brayton Cemetery.

Myrtle Roberson

PIKEVILLE — Myrtle Lee “Miss Myrtle Lee” Roberson, 89, departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at her home.

She was born in Pikeville to the late Virgil and Maude Walling Wheeler. She owned and operated R.D. Roberson Grocery Store for 47 years and continued in the grocery business until her retirement. She was a member of College Grove Church of Christ, on the board of directors of First National Bank of Pikeville, a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Organization and Bledsoe County Senior Citizens.

Miss Myrtle Lee was preceded in death by her husband, R.D. Roberson Jr.; sisters, Anna Belle Hale, Mary Farmer, Mamie Ruth Marsh and Katherine Hamilton; brothers Brainerd, Faith and Virgil Wheeler Jr. She is the last surviving sibling of the Virgil Wheeler Sr. family.

She is survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, caregivers and friends.

She will be truly missed by everyone she knew and loved.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CST today in the funeral home chapel with burial following at Collier Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bledsoe County Rescue Squad, 977 U.S. 127 Bypass, Pikeville, TN 37367; or Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229-3095.

Please designate in memory of Myrtle Lee Roberson.

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

Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.

GEORGIA

Norma Chambers

ROSSVILLE — Norma Rebecca Chambers, 85, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 25, 2009, at a local hospital.

She was born in Cleveland, Tenn., in 1924, and was a lifelong resident of Rossville, where she was a member of South Rossville Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and a wonderful Mamaw. She was loved by all who knew her and will be truly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob A. Chambers; grandson, Todd Hull; and son-in-law, Danny Hull.

Survivors include her daughters, Jerry Ann (Skip) Hunerwadel, of Ooltewah, and Phyllis Hull, of Rossville; grandchildren, Trey Sivley, of Ooltewah, and Dosha Blanchard, of Gainesville, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Kane and Kole Sivley, and Brooke Blanchard; sisters, Colleen Davis, of Arizona, and Bonnie Henry, of Florida; and half sisters, Shirley Carroll and Linda Higgins, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Daniels officiating.

Interment will follow in the Lakewood South Memory Gardens.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

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

Junior Edwards

TUNNEL HILL — Junior Edwards, 60, formerly of Dickenson County, Va., died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at 11:21 p.m. at his home surrounded by his loving family after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was a disabled veteran, a member of North Georgia Baptist Church who had lived in Tunnel Hill for the past 25 years.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Charlotte Hill Edwards; one son, Martin Eric (Christi) Edwards, of Rock Spring, Ga.; two granddaughters, Brittany (Ben) Edwards, of Ringgold, Ga., and Autumn Edwards, of Tunnel Hill; one great-granddaughter, Kaydance Jade “Peanut” of Ringgold; two brothers, Lacy (Nan) and Greg (Brenda) Edwards, both of Haysi, Va.; two sisters, Vickie (Gene) Mullins and Sherry (Leroy) Yates, both of Haysi.

Arrangements by Haysi Funeral Home, Haysi, Va.

Thanks to Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold, Ga.

Melvin Gilreath

SUMMERVILLE — Melvin Gilreath, 67, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

He was preceded in death by wife, Mary Nell Pettyjohn Gilreath.

Survived sons Rennoe Lee Gilreath, Billy Lamar Gilreath, Garry Lavon Gilreath; sisters, Edna Stricklin, Elaine Songer; brothers, Ronnie, Luckey Jr., Jimmy and Jerry Gilreath; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Monday officiated by the Rev. Tom Russell.

Pallbearers are Jamie Howell, Tommy Stricklin, Dewayne Gilreath, Colton Gilreath, Danny Haygood, Jack Dempsey.

Interment in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Visitation today 1-9 p.m.

Mack Hill

RINGGOLD — Mack Ivan Hill, 78, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in a local hospital.

He was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and was a member of Delray Baptist Church. Mr. Hill was owner of Mack Hill’s Auto Sales since 1984. He was a member of the Quitman Masonic Lodge #106 F&AM. Mr. Hill was very active with his church, community and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Rosa McKeehan Hill; and a daughter, Carolyn Ruth Hill.

Survivors are his wife, Dolores Hill; son, Dewayne (Wanda) Hill, Ringgold; daughters, Shelia (Jim) Croft, Dalton, Ga., Rhonda (David) King, Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Dawn Harness, Ringgold, Brandon Hill, Okinawa, Japan, Donnie Blankinship, Dalton, Laura Ingram, Wade Ingram, both of Augusta, Ga., Joey Ingram, Atlanta, Alex Burkett, Washington, D.C., Alison Burkett, Athens, Ga., Jody Self, Dalton, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Childress and the Rev. Leon Hullender officiating.

Interment in Nellie Head Cemetery.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Cathy Khottavong

RINGGOLD — Catherine “Cathy” Khottavong, 40, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in a local hospital.

She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her father, Clarence E. Hinds.

Survivors include husband, Thong Khottavong; children, Sean, Angela and Ryan Khottavong, all of Ringgold; mother, Linda Hinds; sisters, Gina and Kimberly; and brother, Gary Hinds; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Dale Lovelady officiating.

Burial will follow in Anderson Memorial Gardens.

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

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

Abelle Payne

RINGGOLD — Laura “Abelle” Payne passed away on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be will be 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dan Payne and Pastor John Purrington officiating.

Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Dr. James Rainwater

TRENTON — Dr. James Henry Rainwater, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009.

He was a lifelong resident of the Tri-State area and a member of Berean Baptist Church, Trenton. He was employed by Siskin Steel for 11 years before being called to the ministry. He was the pastor of Robertsville Baptist Church, Mineral Park Baptist, Victory Baptist Temple, Ohio, and Berean Baptist Church, Fla. He was a professor at Covington Theological Seminary from 1981 to 1983 and Bethany Bible College and Seminary, Dothan, Ala.

He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Elbert and Estel Rainwater; and brother, Euel C. Rainwater.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Stella Rainwater; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and George Cooper, of Rock Spring, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Pam Rainwater, of LaFayette, Ga.; sister, Vera Duke; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Betty Rainwater, all of Alabama; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends all day today and prior to the service Monday.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor James Jones officiating.

Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens-South, Rossville.

Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

Ira Randall

ROCK SPRING — Ira. F. Randall, 77, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.

He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Aug. 8, 1932. He was a foreman with World Window Cleaning Co. for over 30 years and was a member of Mount Herman Baptist Church. He spent many years in Chicago.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Mielnicki; two sisters, Shirley Magnuson and Ira Belle Tart.

Survivors include his loving wife, Edna Randall, of Rock Spring; stepdaughter, Debra Rambo, of Indiana; sister, Charlotte Kriss, of Indiana; three grandchildren; and many close friends.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gene Voss officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. Monday and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Online guest book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette, Ga.

Kenneth Thornton

LaFAYETTE — Kenneth Eugene Thornton, 73, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 25, 2009, at his home after a long battle with cancer.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Lou Hilburn Thornton; and father, Fred E. Thornton.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth E. Thornton Jr. and Christopher A. Thornton; one daughter, Donna R. Wilkey; grandson, Connor Thornton; one granddaughter, Kyla Wallin; and a very special friend, Jessie Paul.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in Naomi Cemetery.

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

Online guest book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Evelyn Tudor

ROCK SPRING — Evelyn Goodlet Tudor, 86, born and raised in the Rock Spring and Chattanooga areas, passed away Nov. 24, 2009, at the home of her wonderful caregiver, Ms. Fran Holder, after a prolonged illness.

Although she was married in Houston, Texas, where she worked as a medical secretary at the Veterans Hospital for many years, upon retirement Evelyn returned to Chattanooga in 1990, committing herself to the care of her family. As the youngest of five children, Evelyn was devoted to her four siblings, all of whom lived long productive lives. The love she and her husband Harold demonstrated for family, particularly their special needs nephew, John Elvis Goodlet, served as an example for all to witness.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Tudor; her parents, J.C. and Annie Goodlet; her brothers, Jim and Ralph Goodlet; and her sisters, Blanche Bullard and Audrey Conner.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and she will be remembered always as a loving, thoughtful and humorous lady who never put herself first.

The family will receive visitors at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Oglethorpe from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today prior to a family graveside service at 2 p.m. at Peavine Baptist Church Cemetery, not far from the original home place in Rock Spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peavine Baptist Church, 1089 Peavine Road, Rock Spring, GA 30739.

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

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Vernon Weathers

CALHOUN — Vernon Lee Weathers, 73, formerly of Humboldt, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, from injuries suffered from an automobile accident.

Service today at 3 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with Pastor Reginald McDaniel officiating.

Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton, Ga.

ALABAMA

Gladis Long

RAINSVILLE — Gladis Long, 95, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009.

Funeral today at 3 p.m. CST at Rainsville Funeral Home chapel.

Interment in Mountain View Memory Gardens.

Mildred Richey

PISGAH — Mildred Tibbitt Richey, 88, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Fort Payne, Ala.

Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. CST today, Nov. 29, 2009, in Green Haven Memorial Gardens in Pisgah.

Arrangements by Kerby Funeral Home.

Dario Salazar

CROSSVILLE — Dario Salazar, 78, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.

Funeral service 1 p.m. CST Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville, Ind.

W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Bernice Wise

RAINSVILLE — Bernice Wise, 85, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Funeral service today at 1 p.m. CST at Rainsville Funeral Home chapel.

Interment in Trinity Cemetery.

Visitation today from 8 a.m. CST until service.