HAMILTON COUNTY
Stella Capps
Stella Capps, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in an area hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Wess and Angeline Swanner of Hendon, Tenn. She was an employee of Town and Country Restaurant of over 30 years.
Survivors include two nieces Juanita Stone and Bobbi Couch, both of Chattanooga; several other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bert Jones officiating.
Visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.
Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Johnny Chadwick
Johnny Ray Chadwick, 33, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his father, William S. Rogers; and mother, Myra Jo Chadwick; grandmother, Johnnie Hamilton.
He is survived by his grandmother, Bobbie Bales McClain; son, Joshua E. Ray Lee; two daughters, Miranda Kay Lee and Leslie Jo Lee; two brothers, Stevie and Josh Stalyon; one sister, Meredith Stalyon; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at graveside Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at noon. Interment will follow.
The family will receive friends Thursday for one hour from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 622-3171.
Teresa Charlesworth-Jones
Teresa Smith Charlesworth-Jones, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.
She was preceded in death by infant twin daughters and her father, Raymond F. Smith Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Jones; son, David Charlesworth; daughter Christina Charlesworth Howard; mother, Doris Smith; granddaughter, Abagail Howard; grandsons, Christian Charlesworth and Lance Warren; sister, Susan Randall; and brothers, Randy Smith and Tim Smith.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
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.
James Dodson
James Edward Dodson, 56, Murfeesboro, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
Survivors include wife, Marilyn Dodson; sons, Chris and Jimmy Dodson; two step-children; three brothers; four sisters; several grandchildren.
Services: 5 p.m. Friday, Timesville Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Milligan officiating.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.
Jane Duffy
Jane Duffy, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
A private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Wilbur Elliott
Wilbur "Will" Lowery Elliott, 70, of Signal Mountain, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Steven Granger officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Robert England
Robert A. England, 63, of Soddy Daisy, died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
Robert is survived by four daughters; 10 grandchildren; eight siblings and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be announced later.
Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Martha Evans
Martha S. Evans, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
Arrangements will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
John Farris
John "Big J." Farris, 64, of Hixson passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at a local hospital.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired school bus driver and was an avid C.B. operator.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Farris; parents, Jerry and Nettie Farris.
He is survived by his sons, Stan Farris, Jonathan Farris; brother, Deannie Farris; sister, Teresa Farris; two grandsons that he was very fond of; Jonathan "Little Man" Farris and Dustin Farris.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Dodd Cemetery with Rev. David Stancil officiating.
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.
Daniel Gaskill
Daniel Jeff Gaskill, 55, of Chattanooga, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2009, in a local health care facility.
Mr. Gaskill was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, Fla., and was a retired meat cutter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Dupre Gaskill.
Survivors include his sister, Beth Ann (Don) Langford, East Ridge; brother, Gary L. Gaskill, Chattanooga; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Stateroom with the Rev. Kenny Bailey officiating.
Interment will be in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eagle Crest Assisted Living, 8248 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
James Gee
James Gee, 63, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at a local hospital.
Louis was born in Gainesville, Ala. His formative years were spent in Bessemer, Ala. He attended Tuskegee Institute and Tennessee State University. He was employed at GMAC for 30 years.
Brother Gee accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bessemer, Ala. After relocating to Chattanooga in 1969, the Gee Family united with Orchard Knob Baptist Church. He served faithfully as Chairperson of the Orchard Knob Community Development Corporation, Leader of The Prayer Warriors, Sunday School teacher, member of Finance Ministry, The Corporate Board, Trustee Ministry and Deacon Ministry.
He was preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Bertha Gee.
He is survived by wife, Mary Joyce Gee; daughter, Jamiku L. Gee; sister, Florida Morris; brothers, James Arthur (Dorothy) Gee, Danville, Ill., and John David (Arkadella) Gee, Bessemer, Ala.; aunts, Orangie Lee Hill and Willie Lee Yarbrough; one brother-in-law; six sisters-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold K. Lester officiating.
Interment: Lakewood Memory Gardens East.
The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
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 today 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.
Nathan Jones
Nathan Keith Jones, 28, died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.
He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and friend to all who knew him.
He was born in Little Rock, Ark., and was a 1999 graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School, in Soddy-Daisy. He later served for seven years in the U.S. Army Reserves, as a Sergeant, E-5, with the Tennessee 844th Engineering Division, and honorably returned from a tour to Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) in 2005. He also was a corrections officer for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department. Thereafter, he became a Federal Agent for the National Nuclear Security Administration, and was assigned to the Eastern Command in 2007.
He was an Eagle Scout, and loved basketball and outdoor activities. He was also a gifted story-teller, and brought smiles and laughter to all he came in contact with. His life was filled with selfless acts of Christian service, and his legacy and warm heart will be long remembered.
Nathan was predeceased by his brother, Josh; his grandfather, Ernest Jenkins; and his uncle, Mike Jenkins.
He is survived by his wife, Nicole; his children, Addison and Natalie Jones; his daughter, Bailee Jones (daughter of Kelli Jones); his mother and father, Debbie and Keith Jones; his sister, Jennifer (Jason Isaacson); his brother, Brandon, and his "adopted" brother, Patrick Kidd. He also is survived by his niece, Emma; his grandmother, Polly Jenkins; and his uncle, Mark Jenkins (Peggy).
Services for Nathan will be held Thursday at noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel at 3067 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363 with President Richard G. Youngblood presiding and Bishop Douglas A. Liening officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Santa Cops of Knoxville, Tennessee Air National Guard, 134th Refueling Wing, Security Forces Squadron, 241 Briscoe Dr., McGhee Tyson ANG Base, TN 37777, 865-985-3205.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road and Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon at the church.
Irene Locklin
Irene M. Locklin, 99, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.
She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Locklin; daughter, Lorraine Maddox; son, Ezzard Charles Maddox.
Survivors includes: daughters, Hazel M. Simmons, Gloria Jean Smith; sons, Clinton (Jack) Maddox, Reese (Mary) Maddox, and Curtis Maddox Jr.; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; one cousin and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be noon Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Second Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Paul A. McDaniel officiating
Visitation will be today after noon at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mary Frances Marlin
Mary Frances Marlin, 87, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at her home.
She grew up with three older brothers and attended St. Elmo Elementary, Dickinson, and Chattanooga High School, graduating in 1940, at a time when World War II had started for Europe and Asia, but not yet for the United States. She went to Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga., and graduated in 1944. She was elected president of her class. In August before her senior year, she married Chick Marlin. She and Chick loved each other deeply throughout their marriage. He died in 1983. Mary Frances taught school for 30 years in the Hamilton County system. Almost all that time was spent in the classroom, teaching history, civics, and reading to elementary and junior high school students.
Mary Frances was a member of the Freedom Foundation and the Missionary Ridge Garden Club. Most importantly, she was a member of St. Elmo United Methodist Church for almost all of her life. As the church members here will confirm, she was an active and contributing member.
Mary Frances Marlin is survived by her only child, Charles B. Marlin III; and daughter-in-law, Marie Marlin; two grandchildren, Stesha Ross and Ben Ross; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Elmo Seventh-day Adventist Church with the Rev. Mark Dowell officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Bill Robertson, Wallace Robertson, Sam Robertson, Paul Alvin Robertson, Glenn Robertson, Andrew Robertson, Ben Ross, Daniel White and Len Hubble.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elmo United Methodist Church, 4626 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37409, or to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
J.B. Millard
J.B. Millard, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
Funeral services will be held today at 4 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Jim Bennett officiating.
A private burial will be at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Condolences may be sent to www.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.
Visitation will be noon until 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today 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. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Sutton and the Rev. Marvin Fowler officiating.
The family will receive friends 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.
Mildred O'Neal
Mildred Adcox O'Neal, 88, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at a local hospital.
Mildred was a very active community person who had worked with scout and church groups over the years and had worked many jobs over the years the most recent being a secretary for the state of Tennessee Education Department.
Her true love was riding motorcycles with her husband; they had covered most of the country going on vacation trips and Motor Maid Conventions.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles O'Neal Sr., parents, Richard and Sophia Adcox, brothers, J.T. Adcox and Richard Adcox.
Survivors include her son, Charles L. O'Neal Jr.; daughter-in-law, Carol A. O'Neal; grandchildren, Ellen J. O'Neal, Ian E. O'Neal, Lauren E. O'Neal; sisters-in-law, Katherine O'Neal, Geraldine Adcox; nephews, Douglas Adcox, Mike O'Neal.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the North Chapel.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the North Chapel.
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.
John Randolph
John G. Randolph, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at a local healthcare facility.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors. 1724 McCallie Ave.
Joseph Richards Sr.
Joseph William Richards Sr., 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Oct, 20, 2009, in a local hospital.
He was born Dec. 7, 1930 in Glasgow, Ky., to the late Dr. Clifton and Georgia Williams Richards.
He was a 1948 graduate of Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tenn., attended Vanderbilt University from 1948 to 1950, served in the United States Airforce from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War, and in 1956 graduated from the George Washington University.
Mr. Richards volunteered at the Community Kitchen, Innerfaith Senior Services, and with Contact of Chattanooga.
He was a National Bank Examiner from 1956 to 1966 at which time he began with Suntrust Bank where he retired after 27 years of service.
Mr. Richards joined First Baptist Church of Chattanooga in 1966 and was a member of the Courtney Parks Sunday School Class. He also served for many years as a Deacon.
His sisters, Margaret Johnston, Doris Follis, and brother, John Richards preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Martha Richards; son, Joseph William "Bill" Richards Jr. and his wife, Karen; daughter, Amanda Margaret Richards; grandsons, Austin William Richards and Jacob Joseph Richards, all of Chattanooga.
The family would like to thank the following people for their special care and concern for Mr. Richards: Dr. Derek Holland and the many oncology caregivers at Memorial 400 East, Hospice of Chattanooga Unit at Memorial Hospital, caregivers, Evelyn Turner and Fannie Stanton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Rev. Terri Lowe officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Courtney Parks Sunday School Class.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cartersville, Ga., at 1 p.m.
The family will receive friends today from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, First Baptist Church of Chattanooga, or the Community Kitchen.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
Blanche Shelton
ROSSVILLE -- Blanche Mulkey Shelton, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in a local health care facility.
A native and lifelong resident of Walker County, Mrs. Shelton was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Shelton; parents, Fred B. and Bennie Windham Mulkey; brothers, Wayne, Fred, Frank and Claude Mulkey; and sisters, Louise Tudor, Freda Iquinto and Mollie Mulkey.
Survivors include her son, Ray C. Shelton, of LaFayette, Ga.; sister, Betty N. Tate, of Chattanooga and Mary Alkire, Rossville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Dr. Ernest Groce officiating.
Burial will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
To share your memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 3-8 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Katherine Tallent
Katherine V. Tallent, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
Arrangements will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Sara Watkins
Sara "Granny" Frances Watkins, 64, of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and of the Baptist faith. She has worked for many years as a cashier at convince stores in the Chattanooga area. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and Tennessee Football while being the family instigator, but most of all she was still an Elvis Fan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Crawford Elmo Watkins Sr.; parents, Harry and Eva Swihart; daughter, Janet Ann Willerson; brother William Babb.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Eva and Robert Hunter, of Calhoun; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and Tonya Mathely, of Ringgold; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at the funeral home and prior to the service Friday.
The graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Hamilton Memorial Park, Chattanooga.
Online guest book @ www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Gary Whaley
Gary Whaley, 62, of East Ridge, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in a local hospital.
He was a loyal member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church for over 50 years. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of East Ridge High School and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He had been employed with Service Merchandise over 25 vears and for the past 10 years had worked as the custodian at Spring Creek Road Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Manson and Helen Whaley; step-mother, Mary Whaley; and sister, Shirley Duckett.
Survivors include his sisters, Nancy McRoy, of East Ridge and Connie (Michael) Hughes, of Chatsworth, Ga.; nieces and nephews, David McRoy and Fiancee, Amber Fleming, of East Ridge, Angie and Joey Dashler, of Dalton, Ga., and Chrissie and Tommy Stewart, of Dalton, Ga.; great-nieces, Bailey Dashler, Chloe Dashler, Mallory Stewart and Madison Stewart.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. James Julian officiating.
Burial will be in Lomenick Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Road Baptist Church.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
TENNESSEE
Nellie Dodson
SPRING CITY -- Nellie Mae Dodson, 95, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tenn.
Mrs. Dodson was born Aug. 25, 1914, in Rhea County, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Jack and Maude Boles. Mrs. Dodson was a member of Spring City Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, John Chester Dodson; sons, Chester Allen Dodson and Donald Dodson; and grandson, Tony Dodson.
Survivors include brother, Harley Boles, of Spring City; sister, Helen Etheridge, of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; son, Noal Dodson; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Barbara Dodson; daughter-in-law, Ilene Dodson, all of Spring City; son and daughter-in-law, Clark and Bonnie Dodson, of Ten Mile, Tenn.; two grandsons, Scotty Dodson, of Spring City, David Dodson, of Ten Mile; one granddaughter, Donna Knox, of Spring City; two stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 21, 2009, at 8 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Minister Sam Beavers officiating.
Graveside services and interment will be held Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Glen Alice Cemetery in Rockwood.
The family will receive friends today, Oct. 21, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Evans Mortuary.
An online register is available at www.evansmortuary.net.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family of Mrs. Nellie Mae Dodson.
Robert Frazier
McMINNVILLE -- Robert Lynn Frazier, 60, passed from this life on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, of an extended illness at his residence.
Robert was born Feb. 12, 1949 in Sequatchie County, to William A. Frazier and Cyretha Skyles Harvey.
He was the widower of Helen J. Hobbs Frazier of McMinnville.
He was a retired Postman and a member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church.
He served proudly in the U.S. Army as a SPC in the Vietnam War and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Robert is survived by his mother, Cyretha Skyles Harvey, of Dunlap Tenn.; two daughters, C. Lynette Frazier, of Nashville, R. Rena and husband Charlie Garrett, of Crossville, Tenn.; one sister and three brothers; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends also survives. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Roseann Garrett and Elizabeth Wright.
Preceded in death by his wife, Helen J. Hobbs Frazier; father, William A. Frazier; two brothers, Ray Harvey and Jimmy Don Cookston.
Funeral service for Mr. Robert Lynn Frazier will be held at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel, McMinnville, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 with Brother Ray Skyles officiating.
Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery McMinnville, Military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.
Family will receive friends today, Oct. 21, 2009 from 5 to a 8 p.m. also Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the time of the service at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home.
Masonic Rites service will be held at 7 p.m. today.
Online condolences www.lovecantrellcopefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, Dunlap.
Ricky Thompson
McDONALD -- Ricky Thompson, 63, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.
Survivors include: wife, Karen Thompson; children, Jefferey Thompson, Christie Speed; stepchildren, Travis Ras, Tamara Kennedy; six grandchildren; five siblings.
Graveside services are 2:30 Friday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation is Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Zebb Webb
McDONALD -- Zebb Webb, 99, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
Survivors include children, Sharon Hobbs, Debbie Parker, Aaron Webb, Delores Biggs, Yvonne Kroviak, Charlotte Messer; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday and visitation is today from 6-9 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
GEORGIA
Vicki Bachus
CHICKAMAUGA -- Vicki Lori Bachus, 42, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Doris Shirley
RINGGOLD -- Doris Shirley, 68, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Shirley; parents, Myrtice Estelle and Robbie Lee Allen; brother, Robert "Bob" Allen.
She is survived by her daughters, Angela McDonald, Diana (Philip) Johnson; brothers, Lavoy Allen, Rev. Carroll (Donna) Allen; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Ringgold Church of God with the Rev. Carroll Allen, Rev. Harold Swaggerty and Rev. Luke Williams officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visitation will today, Oct. 21, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ringgold Church of God.
Contributions may be made to Ringgold Church of God, 117 Emberson Dr., Ringgold, GA 30736.
Condolences may be made www.javerybryan.com.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.
Verna West
RISING FAWN -- Verna Lee West, 82, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Roy West Jr.; parents, Grady and Velma Smith; brother, Martin Smith.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Patty West, Rising Fawn; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Fred Thomas, Rising Fawn; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and A.C. Durham, Trenton; four grandchildren, Jason and wife, Teri West, Joni and husband, Shan Anderson, Kelly Thomas, Jayme Thomas; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday in the Trenton chapel of Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Crider and the Rev. A.C. Durham officiating.
Interment will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
ALABAMA
John Hudson
GADSEN -- John H. Hudson, 76, formerly of Rainsville, Ala., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in DeKalb Regional Hospital.
Graveside service at 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 22, at Hudson Family Cemetery, Carlisle, Ala.
Family will receive friends 5:30-8 p.m. CDT today at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Margaret Noble
FORT PAYNE -- Margaret E. Noble, 69, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.
Survivors include brother, Tom Noble, Martin, Tenn.
Visitation: Thursday 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. CDT with the funeral at 2 p.m. CDT at Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne.
Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Charles Stone
ALBERTVILLE -- Charles Dennis Stone, 62, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Marshall Medical Center South.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. CDT today, Oct. 21, from the funeral chapel.
Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery.
W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel in charge.
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