HAMILTON COUNTY

Edith Adkins

Edith Allen Adkins, 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at NHC Healthcare.

She was retired from the Hamilton County school system after 33 years teaching at White Oak, Signal Mountain and Westview.

She was active in many patriotic and political organizations serving as the co-founder and president of The Chattanooga Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, president of the DAR and member of the Chief John Ross DAR Chapter; Chaired the Armed Forces Day Luncheon and Parades, was involved with the American Legion and Teacher sororities; member of Brainerd Presbyterian Church.

She was a dedicated loving wife, mother, teacher and friend, with a great love for God and Country.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joe P. Adkins.

She is survived by her son, James A. Adkins.

Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. today, Oct. 20, 2009, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Ronald Ragon officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made at www.javerybryan.com.

Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.

Wilbur Elliott

Wilbur “Will” Lowery Elliott, 70, of Signal Mountain, lost his battle with cancer and went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.

He was an active member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and a loving husband, dad and friend to many. Mr. Elliott was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Early in his career he worked with WTVC Channel 9 helping them sign on the air in 1958. He worked for TVA and was Valley Wide President of the Engineers Association.

He was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Ruby Elliott; and his sister, Freda Ann North.

Survivors include his wife of almost 49 years, Jimmie B. Elliott; sons, Tim (Cheri) Elliott, of Ooltewah, and Phil (Rachel) Elliott, of Chattanooga; four grandchildren, Ragan, Drew, Evan and Celia Elliott; nieces, Renee (Darrell) McKaig, of East Ridge and Rhonda (John) Ward, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., one nephew, Rod (Lois) North, of East Ridge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Steven Granger officiating.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jake Yoder, Kurt Hasley, Wayne Turner, Harold B. Penney, Vernon Cawlishaw and Jaime Stewart.

Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Loveday Chapter 6 of the Disabled American Veterans, 6098 Debra Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.

Anita Godfrey

Anita S. Godfrey, 69, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in a local healthcare facility.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and retired from Jones Printing with over 30 years of service. She was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include her daughter, Arwen Kyle, of Hixson; brother, Barry Smith, of Sale Creek; one grandson, Hunter; one granddaughter, Autumn; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday in Chattanooga Memorial Park with the Rev. Harold Buck officiating.

A Celebration of Life will immediately follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be sent on behalf of Anita Godfrey to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Visit our guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.

Raymond Haven Sr.

Raymond E. Haven Sr., 71, departed this life on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in a local health care facility.

He started his family and career in Monterey, Calif., with wife Emillia Roscelli-Haven. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was of Baptist faith and previous owner of many businesses in Monterey, Calif. and Chattanooga area.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie C. Haven; son, Richard Haven; and uncle, Herman Haven.

Raymond Haven was well known by all that knew him for his personality, quick wit, and love for life.

Survivors include father, Gerald (Lois) Haven, Chattanooga; brother, Bill (Lavonne) Haven, Pensacola, Fla.; children Raymond Jr. (Teal) Haven, of Ooltewah, Roderick Haven, Vanessa Haven, Sacramento, Calif., Robert Haven, of Georgia, and David Cunningham, of Indiana. He was also blessed with eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Valley View Chapel with Father Gordon C. Temple officiating.

Burial will follow at Ooltewah Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga.

Nadia Horton

Nadia Robinson Horton, 79, left this life to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.

She was born in Chattanooga on March 26, 1930, and was a 1948 graduate of Central High School, where she was a senior class representative and voted most friendly. She loved being outdoors, where she enjoyed hiking and working in the garden.

She was a loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of Red Bank Church of Christ. She will always be remembered for her precious smile, care and concern in encouraging others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Cleveland and Mary Eula Robinson.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joseph F. Horton Jr.; two sons, Joey and his wife, Teresa, and Terry and his wife, Kaye, all of Chattanooga; two grandsons, Joseph and his wife, Lauren, of Winchester, Tenn., and Patrick, of Chattanooga; two sisters, Sybil Sentell and Maxine Wheeler, both of Chattanooga; one brother, Grover C. Robinson Jr. and wife, Mattie Lou, of Knoxville, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 10:30-11:30 a.m. today at the North Chapel.

Services for Nadia will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at the North Chapel with Ministers Joseph Horton and Steve Lusk officiating.

Burial will follow in National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Martin Boyd Christian Home, 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Derek Holland, the nurses of COHA, and the staff of Hospice of Chattanooga for their care during her courageous battle with cancer.

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

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

Patricia Hughley

Patricia Ann “P.J.” Hughley, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in a local hospital.

Funeral today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffery Lawrence officiating.

Burial in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

J.B. Millard

J.B. Millard, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel.

A private burial will be at Lakewood East Memory Gardens.

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

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

Jack Mitchell

Jack A. Mitchell, 81, of East Ridge, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.

Mr. Mitchell was born in Loudon, Tenn. He was a member and usher at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Loudon High School. He was a retired electrician from Service Electric and a member of IBEW 175. He was also a member of the Alhambra Shrine and American Legion Post 95.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Nadine Mitchell; children, Ann (Mike) Craft, Jackie Mitchell and Ron Mitchell; and grandchildren, Josh (Stephanie) Craft and Lesley Ann Craft.

Memorial donations may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today and noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Chattanooga National 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.

Rev. Jesse Nolan

Rev. Jesse C. Nolan, 81, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.

He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II.

He was a retired Baptist Minister and was a pastor for 53 years in the Chattanooga, Cleveland and North Georgia areas. Rev. Nolan had pastored 10 churches most recently, Lakeway Baptist Church. He was currently a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He had a radio ministry for many years.

Jesse Nolan was preceded in death by his first wife, Billye Ruth Nolan; father, Walter L. Nolan; mother, Gertrude Stewart Nolan; brothers, Stewart Nolan, Taylor Nolan, Billy Nolan and Nathan Nolan.

He is survived by his wife, Myrna M. Nolan; sons, Larry D. (Beverly) Nolan and James A. (Allyson) Nolan; sisters, Juanita (Louie) McDaniel and Betty Lou (Joe) Murray; grandchildren, Bob (Jeanniee) Nolan, Evin (Jim) Norris and Jessica (Bert) Gann; six great-grandsons; stepsons, Phillip L. (Connie) Turner and David M. Turner; several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Chattanooga for their care and support.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Sutton and the Rev. Marvin Fowler officiating.

The family will receive friends today from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church or Hospice of Chattanooga.

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

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Frances Orr

Frances Orr, 46, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Clewiston, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Florence Orr, of Soddy-Daisy; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Opal and Gary Varner, of Battle Creek, Mich.; sister, Virgie Redden, of Clewiston, Fla.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Terrell and Sherry Orr, Leon and Nancy Orr, all of Soddy-Daisy, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 in the funeral home chapel with Brother Jack Brown officiating.

Interment will follow the service at Smith Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 4-9 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.

Beatrice Stasch

Beatrice Stasch, of East Brainerd, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009.

Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in the Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Ill.

Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.

Harold Ward

Harold Floyd Ward, 60, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Standifer Place.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Ward; and parents, John and Nellie Pearl Michaels.

He is survived by his brothers, Frank (Nellie) Michaels, Scotty (Velma) Michaels; grandchildren, Harley and Jason Michaels; stepdaughter Carlene Michaels; stepsons, Carl and Charlie Harper; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Harrison United Methodist Church with Pastor Thomas Hancock officiating.

Burial will follow in Ruth Cofer Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Church.

Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131, www.javerybryan.com.

Marilynn Whiteley

Marilynn M. Whiteley, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.

Arrangements will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Kenneth Wimpy

Kenneth D. “Kenny” Wimpy, 53, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Parkridge Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Wilson Wimpy and Robert Wimpy; stepfather, Herman Wilson.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Wimpy; three sons, Brad Sharp, Brice Sharp, of Rossville, Jeremy Johnson, of Columbus, Ga.; two daughters, Janice “Sissy” Sharp, Renea “Nana” Sharp; four sisters, Jackie Odell, Chattanooga, Linda Mangrum, Joy Sugden and Rachel Holt, of Rossville; two brothers, Rusty Wimpy, of Alabama, Robert Wimpy, of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be today, Oct. 20 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home with a private family burial to follow.

Condolences may be made online at www.javerybryan.com.

Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2121.

TENNESSEE

Virginia Allen

DUNLAP — Virginia Ruth Farley Allen, 87, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Grandview Medical Center in Jasper, Tenn.

She was born Feb. 20, 1922 in Bath, Maine.

Mrs. Allen lived both in Dunlap, Tenn., and Orlando, Fla., and was a dedicated member of Dunlap Seventh-day Adventist Church and supported many worthy causes including the Dunlap SDA Church School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Allen.

Survivors include a daughter, Joy Hosseinian, Leesburg, Va., Gary Allen and Byrne Allen, Orlando, Fla.; a grandchild, Lecia Joy, Kihei, Hawaii, and numerous friends, particularity the McKeown’s.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. CDT at Ewton Funeral Home with services to follow at 7 p.m. CDT in the chapel with Brother Ron Follett officiating.

Online guestbook at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.

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

Thomas Campbell

WINCHESTER — Thomas W. Campbell, 89, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Southern Tennessee Skilled Care.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. CDT today at the funeral home.

Visitation today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester, Tenn.

Venus Choate

SOUTH PITTSBURG — Venus Choate, 81, of Dayton, Ohio died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.

Graveside service will be at New Hope Cemetery today at 11 a.m. CDT.

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

Visitation will be at Rogers Funeral Home, South Pittsburg, today 10 a.m. CDT.

Sue Farrar

TULLAHOMA — Carolyn Sue Farrar was relieved from her pain and suffering after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. CDT today.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday at Moore-Cortner Chapel with the Rev. Larry Bradford officiating.

Interment at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Stella Harris

SOUTH PITTSBURG — Stella Harris, 93, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.

The daughter of the late Dave and Liza Sebring, Mrs. Harris was a manager at K-Mart, Shoe Barn and Sue’s Snack Bar. She was a Baptist and loved to cook—especially pies.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Harris; brothers, Dave Sebring and Gordon Sebring; daughter, Jerusha Gail Harris; and infant grandson, Earl Frame.

She is survived daughter, Pat (Guy Allen) Frame of Bryant, Ala.; grandchildren, Billy (Meritta) Frame, of New Hope, Tenn., Karen Frame (Dewayne) McKee of Jasper, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, B.J. Frame, of Ohio, Travis Frame and Dylan Frame, both of New Hope, Tabitha Billingsley, of Jasper and Amanda (Doug) Crisp, of South Pittsburg; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special niece, nephew and friends, Bill and Alma McCully; very special friends, Pauline Anderson and Sally McMillan, of South Pittsburg.

Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m. CDT with the Rev. Ronnie Case officiating.

Interment will follow in Patton Annex Cemetery in South Pittsburg.

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

The family will receive friends today from 2–9 p.m. CDT and Wednesday from 10 a.m. CDT until service time at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.

Harold Jenkins

GEORGETOWN — Harold Bailey Jenkins, 71, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.

Survivors include wife, Faye Jenkins; children, Debbie Rhoades, Rhonda Gregg, Daresa VanHoesen and Alicia Holbrook; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday and visitation is today from 5-8 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.

Lavona Scissom

SOUTH PITTSBURG — Lavona H. Scissom, 91, formerly of South Pittsburg, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.

The daughter of the late Joseph Bailey and Lou Ada Haynes, she was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridgeport and had worked for over 30 years as a nurse assistant at Tri-City Clinic and South Pittsburg Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude T. Scissom.

She is survived by five daughters, Bobbie (Dale) Blevins, of Clarksville, Tenn., Carolyn (Bob) Weseman, of Orange Park, Fla., Sandra (Alex) Bontemps, of Signal Mountain, Linda Jones, of Franklin, Tenn., and Betty (John) Coates, of Anderson, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Inez Fenney.

She will be remembered by many patients she cared for, for many years at Tri-City Hospital and South Pittsburg Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at 3 p.m. CDT with the Rev. Tedd Jones officiating.

Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

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

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 p.m. CDT until service time at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.

GEORGIA

Vesta Bass

RISING FAWN — Vesta White Bass, 75, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at her residence.

Mrs. Bass was a member of Kelly's Ferry Church of God and retired from Golden Gallon.

Survivors include daughter, Janet Henderson, Okeechobee, Fla.; daughters and sons-in-law, Vonnie and Buddy Hall, West Point, Texas, Karen and Thomas Bearden, Rising Fawn, Ga.; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Frances Brown, Turlock, Calif., Kevin and Angela Bass, Kodiak, Ark.; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. CDT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, Henagar, Ala., with Brother Thomas Bearden officiating and burial in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation noon to 8 p.m. CDT today and 10 a.m. CDT until service time Wednesday.

Doris Shirley

RINGGOLD — Doris Shirley, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Arrangements will be made by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, Chattanooga.

ALABAMA

Milton Beam

PISGAH — Milton Street Beam, 77, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Huntsville Hospital.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 22, at the funeral home chapel.

Burial will follow in Henagar Cemetery with W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday.

Thelma Berry

FYFFE — Thelma Berry, 80, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Crossville Health Care.

Funeral services will be today, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. CDT from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CDT .

Billy McCamy

HENAGAR — Billy Wayne McCamy, 67, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Birmingham.

His service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. CDT in the Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

Albert Winston Sr.

COLLINSVILLE — Albert Lynn Winston Sr., 84, of the Mt. Vernon Community died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.

Mr. Winston was born July 9, 1925, son of the late Percy and Nettie Barker Winston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WW II.

He was retired from the Chattanooga Glass Co.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Giles Wilkie Winston; sons and daughters-in-law, Albert Lynn (Becky) Winston Jr., Paul L. (Carolyn) Winston Sr., Tommy L. (Joy) Wilkie and Randal (Peggy) Wilkie. Daughter and son-in-law, Ritha (John) Buckley; brothers, Paul Winston, Bo Winston, Marvin Winston and Ralph Winston; sister, Wanda Manion; grandchildren, Debbie Hayworth, Jeffrey Winston, Rene Kleinkaaf, David Winston, Paul Winston Jr. and Timothy Winston; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday from the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Dan Clanton officiating.

Burial was in Big Rock Cemetery with Military Honors.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, www.wilsonfhinc.com.