HAMILTON COUNTY

Daniel Anderson Jr.

Daniel Wallace Anderson Jr., 77, of Hixson, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at a local hospital.

Mr. Anderson attended Baylor School and the University of Chattanooga.

He was a member of Hixson United Methodist Church. He was in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War.

Mr. Anderson was a survivor of Pork Chop Hill and received the Commendation Medal.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel W. Anderson Sr. and Mildred Grammer Anderson.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Parks Anderson; son, Dan W. Anderson III of Hixson, daughter, Amy Anderson Boyd of Hixson; two grandsons, Bret Anderson and Joshua Boyd both of Hixson; brother, Joe Anderson of Ringgold, GA; sisters, Madge A. Finney of Bradenton, FL, Dana Sue Rigsby of Dunlap, TN, and Paulette Manning of Valley Head, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Heritage Chapel with Pastor Randy T. Martin officiating.

Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hixson United Methodist Church.

Viist www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort ot the family.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 today, Oct. 27, and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Stan Born

John Stanley “Stan” Born, 48, a lifelong resident of Signal Mountain, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Knoxville.

He was a member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. Stan was an Eagle Scout, graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and worked 17 years for IEC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley G. Born.

He is survived by his fiancé, Stephenie Crisp and her children, Ryan, Leslie and Haven; mother, Mickey Born; sisters, Debbie (Denny) Standifer and Sandra (Ray) Smith; nieces, Danielle and Corey Standifer; nephews, Brad, Cody and Wes Smith.

Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Devotion in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Dr. William Dudley officiating.

Please visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

James Bryan

James Caswell Bryan passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 25, 2009, after a brief illness.

Born Dec. 14, 1913 he was 95 years young, a member of Bayside Baptist Church a former Navy Seabee and a retiree of General Motors. Jim was well known as a friend of many who never met a stranger. He thoroughly enjoyed being the oldest member of the Lawrence Welk Fan Club.

Jim was preceded to heaven by his first wife, Louise Minton Bryan.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Shirley Ann Bryan; and four stepdaughters, Lisa Jeffrey, Jill Sweet, Angela Fielden and Jennifer Jeffrey. Also surving him are his niece, Dot Hudson, nephew, Dale Gipson; niece, Betty Minton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eric Stitts and Eric Dill officiating.

Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.

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

The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Robert Douglas

Robert M. Douglas, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at his residence.

Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors. 1724 McCallie Ave.

Ruby Eagles

Ruby Hinton Eagles, 77, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in a local hosptial in Chicago, Ill.

A Transformation Service will be conducted by Pastor Harold K. Lester, Orchard Knob Baptist Church to be announced.

Brenda Gatlin

Brenda Little Gatlin, 57, of Lookout Valley, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in a local hospital.

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

Gerald Grant

Gerald O. Grant, 65, of Chattanooga went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.

He was a life long resident of the Chattanooga area and was a graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School, where he was a guitarist with the rock band, Demons. He was retired from DuPont and a member of Temple Baptist Church.

Gerald was an avid guitarist, and enjoyed his grandkids, whom he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lucille Grant; and a sister, Kathleen Lewis.

Survivors are his wife, Charlene Parker Grant; two daughters, Kristi (David) Davenport of Dunlap, and Marlo Steward of Chattanooga; four grandchildren, Grant, Hunter, and Taylor Davenport, and Ashton Steward; his brother, Wallace (Donna) Grant of Tellico, his brother-in-law, Willard Lewis of Chattanooga; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Shad Smith officiating.

Burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 3204 Clio Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.

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

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Sharon Grizzard

Sharon Lynnette Grizzard, 56, of East Ridge, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at her home.

Sharon was employed with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her mother, Gwynelda Pruitt, Jones, Okla.; father, Vernard Foster, Springfield, Mo.; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew T. and Sarah Henson, Ooltewah; grandchildren, Logan and Caleb Henson; special grandchildren, nieces and nephews, Amy Lingerfelt, Rylee Lawson, Brian Chilcoat, Lynette (Tony) Shahbazzi, Cyrus Shahbazzi, Stephanie Pope, Katie Pope, Michael Pope; sisters, Debbie Chilcoat and husband Bob, Moore, Okla., Kimberley Lingerfelt, Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Barry Condra, Megan Condra, and Deborah Brewster.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Betsy Kammedeiner officiating.

Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery with Barry Condra, Mark Helton, Kevin Brooks, Bob Chilcoat, Mike Evans, Tim Evans, Bobby Mullins and Mark Lawson serving as pallbearers.

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

The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and noon-2 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Margaret Hedrick

Margaret T. Hedrick, 90 of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, October 25, 2009.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Parsons officiating.

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

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Oct. 27 at Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Marilynne Johnson

Marilynne Sue Johnson passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at a local hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Johnson.

Survived by nephew, Ronald A. Watkins; nieces and other relatives.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at National Cemetery.

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

Mary Ann Long

Mary Ann Long, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Parkridge Medical Center.

She was a lifetime resident of Chattanooga, and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. Long; parents, Percy and Lela B. Croft; three brothers, Robert K. Croft, Thomas L. Croft and William O. Croft.

Surviving are her daughters and son-in-laws, Deborah A. (Duane) Johns, of Decatur, Tenn., Patricia C. (Barry) Malone, of Chattanooga, Sandra G. Scoggins, of Chattanooga and Janet L. (Charles) Lewis, of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Michelle Sledge, Nicole Malone, Zachary Scoggins, Jacob Scoggins, Evan Lewis and Ryan Lewis; other surviving relatives are one brother, James A. Croft; sisters-in-law, Sharon Croft and Donna Croft, all of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Cobb officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park with Duane Johns, Barry Malone, Charles Lewis, James Croft, Zachary Scoggins, Jacob Scoggins, Evan Lewis and Ryan Lewis serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.

The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of 4-west, special thanks to Sherry, Mary and Annie.

Memorial contribution can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel is in charge of arrangements 622-3171.

Marjorie Lyle

Marjorie Lorraine Lyle, 88, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at her home.

She retired from Bell South, now AT&T, with almost 41 years of service. She was a member of St. Elmo United Methodist Church and a recent member of the “It’s A Wonderful Life” seniors group of First Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Lyle Sr. and mother, Sarah Stewart Lyle; and brother, Lt. Col. Joe Lyle Jr.

Marjorie is survived by her sister, Sarah Ellen Lyle Camp (Rev. Ken Camp); four nephews and two nieces; six great-nieces and great-nephews; five great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She was cared for by her nephew, Andrew Camp, for the last two years of her life and briefly by Avalon Hospice.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chattanooga Memorial Park with the Rev. Kenneth L. Camp and K. Daniel Camp officiating.

Ronica Robinson

Ronica Iris Robinson, infant, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

Survivors include her parents, Maurice and Nina Robinson; grandparents, Rev. Ronnie Powe, Iris Powe; Lawrence Robinson and Linda Robinson; other relatives.

Graveside services will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Highland Memorial Gardens.

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

Morton Rosenthal

Morton W. Rosenthal, 82, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at a local healthcare facility.

He was a veteran of the Army Airforce in WW II, 32nd-degree Mason, Shriner, and a member of the Scottish Rite.

Survived by his wife of 57 years, Ethel Blitz Rosenthal; sons, Steven (Chris) Rosenthal, Philip (Amy) Rosenthal; daughter, Sherin (David) Gottlieb; grandchildren, Garret Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Aron Rosenthal, Malkie Rosenthal, Leba Rosenthal, Douglas Gottlieb; brother Stuart (Gloria) Rosenthal. Several nieces and nephews.

Gravesides services were held Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Beth Sholom Burial Section of Lakewood Memory Gardens, East with Rabbi Shaul Perlstein offciciating.

Memorial contributions maybe made to Beth Sholom, B’Nai Zion or American Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be made at www.javerybryan.com.

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

Elizabeth Sawyer

Elizabeth Chandler Sawyer, 97, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at the home of her son, Ronald, in Chattanooga.

Born on Nov. 10, 1911, in Onancock, Va., Elizabeth was the daughter of Lillian Scott Chandler, seamstress and homemaker and Edward Chandler, merchant sea captain and Chesapeake Bay harbor pilot. At an early age, Elizabeth sailed with her family in a skipjack across the Chesapeake Bay to Norfolk. She remained a resident of Norfolk until age 94, when she moved to Tennessee to live with her son.

She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Paul Sawyer, of Chesapeake, Va.

Survivors include her son, Ronald; daughters-in-law, Marsha Sawyer, of Chesapeake, and Susan Sawyer, of Chattanooga; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She will always be remembered for her tenacity and ability to persevere through all of life's challenges with a quiet air of determination.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Elizabeth’s caregivers during the last four years of her life: Dr. Mary Bean, Erlanger North Family Medicine; Kathy, RN, and Teresa, CNA, ContinuCare; and the Hospice of Chattanooga team, especially Dr. Galina Rader, Dr. Ann Rybolt, Kim Sweeton, RN, Rachel and Michelle, CNAs, and Rachel, social worker.

Graveside services were held on Oct. 19 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Va.

Dr. Stewart Smith

Dr. Stewart P. Smith., 92, a beloved father, husband, and pediatrician for over 50 years in Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009.

Dr. Smith began his pediatrics practice in Chattanooga during the post-war baby boom, when making evening house calls, working in the office, and attending patients at the hospital were part of a routine day. He always enjoyed his work and his patients and considered himself fortunate to have a career and a profession that he loved. He said, “In 50 years, I never had a day that I did not look forward to going to the office.”

Dr. Smith loved his church, Grace Episcopal, where he served as senior warden, and for many years as lay reader, chalice bearer, and breakfast cook. He was also actively involved over several years with St. Nicholas School when it was a part of the church, and served on the Board of Directors.

Dr. Smith was born Oct. 3, 1917, in St. Louis, Mo., to Ruth Horne and William Franklin Smith. He attended Lookout Mountain Elementary School, McCallie School, and the University of Chattanooga. He completed his medical degree and his residency in pediatrics at Vanderbilt University. During World War II, he was a Captain in the United States Army Medical Corps and served in the European theatre in a field hospital.

His parents and his brother, William Lowell Smith, predeceased him. His sister, Mary Catherine Taylor, formerly of Key West, Fla., now lives in Atlanta.

Dr. Smith is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Cheryl Ross Smith; children, Stewart (Cookie) Smith Jr., Evansville, Ind.; Phyllis (Paul) Berz, Memphis; Suzanne (Terry) Allen, Nashville; David (Sally) Smith, Chattanooga; and Ruth Ellen (Tom) McQuiston, Memphis; and stepchildren, John (Cathy) Ross, Lawrence, Kan., David (Sue) Ross, Cape Girardeau, Miss., Peggy (James) Denny, Aiken, S.C., Greg Ross, Chattanooga, and Chesley (Ray) Vohden, Lynchburg, Va. He was proud to be the grandfather of 12 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave., Chattanooga. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church Stewart Smith Memorial Fund, T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital Foundation to benefit Neonatal ICU, or to Ronald McDonald House of Chattanooga.

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

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

Wanda Welborn

Wanda Ruth Welborn, 76, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

Wanda was preceded in death by her mother, Willie Ruth Welborn Queen; father, James H. Welborn; stepfather, Harry Queen; sister, Joyce Painter.

Surviving are her sister, Mary (Thomas) Woody, of Ooltewah; nieces, Sharon Key, Glenda Schmidt, Belinda White; nephews, Tom Woody, Michael Painter, Steve Painter; and other relatives.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Cemetery, the Rev. Lloyd Harvill officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 5-8 p.m. today.

Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, 622-3171.

Willie Williamson

Willie “Bill” Williamson, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in a health care facility.

He leaves behind many friends and acquaintances.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Ruth Cofer Cemetery with Pastor Danny Dowden officiating.

Visitation: 3 until 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Prestige Funeral Service, 697-1936.

TENNESSEE

Mary Ella Duckett

NIOTA — Mary Ella “Katherine” Farrell Duckett, 90, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

Funeral service will be 8 p.m. today in the chapel.

Burial at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Harmony Cemetery.

Visitation 6-8 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.

Lois Haskins

TRACY CITY — Lois Haskins, 91, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 26, 2009, at her residence in Ackworth, Ga.

Mrs. Haskins was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.

She is survived by a daughter, Dianne Hall, Ackworth, Ga.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with Brother Ray Winton officiating.

Burial will be in the City Cemetery, Tracy City.

The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. CDT today at Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City.

Eleanor Howard

LAWRENCEBURG — Eleanor Edge Howard, 61, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

She was a member of Blooming Grove Baptist Church, a native of Newnan, Ga., an educator and homemaker. Her parents were the late Morris and Bernice Edge.

Survived by her husband, Kenneth Howard; son, Jeffrey Howard and Molly, of Columbus, Ga.; sister, Dianne Anderson and Lowell, of Ooltewah.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Ave., Lawrenceburg, Tenn., where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 27, 2009.

Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.

Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Tennessee Chapter, 404 BNA Drive, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37217-2571.

Lillian Grant

WINCHESTER — Margaret Lillian Grant, 93, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

A native of Winchester, Tenn., she was the daughter of Moody and Ethel Cole. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be remembered for her complete devotion to her children and grandchildren to whom she was always an inspiration.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hulin Grant; three brothers, Bill Cole, Jack Cole and Sidney Cole; two sisters, Martha Cole Way and Doris Baumgarten.

She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Dianne Grant, of Washington, D.C.; three sons, Wayne (Joyce) Grant and Danny (Lisa) Grant, of Chattanooga, and David Grant, of Winchester, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Steven and Scott Grant, of Chattanooga, Leslie Lamb, of Brentwood, Tenn., Valerie Grant, of Chattanooga, and Ryan Grant, of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, James Cole of Ringgold, Ga.; one sister, Rebecca Ayers, of Winchester, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; 10 grandnieces and nephews.

She was a member of Winchester First United Methodist Church and actively participated in Sunday school and related activities until prevented from doing so due to her failing health. She was recently blessed by loving family member caregivers.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Oct. 27, 2009, at Moore-Cortner Chapel with Rev. Randy Brown and Rev. J. D. Spencer officiating.

Interment at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Dennis McCurry

CLEVELAND — Dennis E. McCurry, 68, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in a Cleveland hospital.

He was an electrical engineer with TVA for 35 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. His hobbies included photography and working with stained glass.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Robert McCurry and Daisie Pauline Carroll McCurry; brother, Glenn Haskell McCurry; and sister, Carolyn Delores McCurry.

He is survived by his wife, Deana Ricks McCurry, of Cleveland; children, Amy Byrd and husband, Albert of Jacksonville, Fla., and Jamie McCurry, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Andrew William Byrd and Matthew Aaron Byrd, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Bernice Scribner of Galatin, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today, Oct. 27, 2009, in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Rev. Jay McCluskey and Pastor Albert Byrd officiating.

Interment will be held in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Riceville on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. with military honors.

Steve Thomas, Jack Callahan, Jim Rose, Gerald Brooks, Bob Bratton and Bill Bates will serve as pallbearers.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the McCurry family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Oct. 27, 2009 at the funeral home prior to the service.

Anna Shearin

MONTEAGLE — Anna Lee Lowrie Shearin, 89, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at The Bridge At Monteagle.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Lowrie; and second husband, Art Shearin.

Survivors include; sons, Jimmy (Tana) Lowrie and Bob (Freda) Lowrie; daughter, Pat (Tom) Gunn; sister, Emma Grace Terrill; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Danny Coffelt officiating.

Burial will be at Monteagle Cemetery.

Family will receive friends today from 5-9 p.m. CDT.

Funeral arrangements are made by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn., 931-924-2381.

GEORGIA

Mary Brooks

SUMMERVILLE — Mary Alice Brooks, 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 27, in the chapel.

Interment in Summerville Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.

Suzanne Bryson

SUMMERVILLE — Suzanne Bryson, 50, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.

Funeral will be at today, Oct. 27, 2009 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel.

Interment will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens.

Arrangements by Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.

Clarence Fox

ROSSVILLE — Clarence L. Fox, 83, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in a local hospital.

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

Ruth Gerstman

TRENTON — Ruth Melbalee Alder Gerstman, 52, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009.

She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter C. Alder; and a sister, Virginia Alder.

Ruth is survived by her husband, James Larry Gerstman; mother, Frankie McBee; her children, Katrina Gerstman, Melissa Messer, Stacy Pruitt, Amelia Gerstman, Lisa Williams, Tim Gerstman and Mitchell Gerstman; three brothers, James, George and Walter Alder; five sisters, Wilma Forth, Barbara Forsythe, Irene Cranford, Alisha Bennett and Brenda Williams; 13 grandchildren, Nicholas, Ashley, Summer, Amber, Dawson, Dylan, Zack, McKinley, Mason, Braylie, Nate, Laney, and Cameron; and one great-grandchild, Adam.

Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at 2 p.m. CDT with the Rev. Ron Moreland and Mike Manning officiating.

Interment will follow in Glover's Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. CDT today, Oct. 27, and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. CDT Wednesday, October 28.

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

Wanda Lee

ROSSVILLE — Wanda Jean Lee, 69, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at her home.

Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Carl McKenzie

TRION — Carl Alexander McKenzie, 89, Trion died Saturday, October 24, 2009.

Funeral at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 27, 2009, in the Chapel.

Interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens.

Visitation from noon to 2 p.m. today, Oct. 27, 2009, at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.

Gene Middleton

RINGGOLD — Gene Herschel Middleton, 65, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Red Bank.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lola May Middleton; two brothers, Jimmy and Frank Middleton; and two sisters, Gladys Dyer and Louise Crowe.

Survivors include five children, Randy Middleton, Daryl Middleton, both of Rossville, Sandy Driver, of Fort Oglethorpe, Cheryl Middleton, of Rossville and Rita Middleton, of Birchwood, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Joseph Driver, Christopher Driver and Brandon Suarez; niece and caretaker, Donna Majors; sister-in-law, Brenda Middleton; nephews, Brian and Terry Middleton; and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Brother Doug Tate officiating.

Burial will be private.

The family will begin receiving friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Freda Williams

FORT OGLETHORPE — Freda Scott Williams, 77, Fort Oglethorpe, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in a local hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of Fort Oglethorpe and a member of New Manna Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Margie Rust Scott; husband, William C. Williams; brothers, Buddy Scott; sisters, Ethelene White and Tiny Garner.

Survivors are her son, Rev. Brion K. (Linda) Williams, Clarkesville, Ga.; daughter, Tamara (Phillip) Webb, Ringgold; brothers, James Scott and Donald Scott, both of Signal Mountain; sisters, Linda Vishmon and Shirley Pulliam, both of Signal Mountain, Betty Stocker, Kenansville, N.C.; grandchildren, Kayla Webb, Kelley Whitmire and Katelin Williams.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Brion K. Williams officiating.

Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

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

The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Mary Ruth Wooten

TRENTON — Mary Ruth Wooten, 86, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at her residence.

She was a member of Harris Chapel Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Wooten; parents, Louis and Emmer McElhaney; daughters, Lois Cronnon and Ruth Bearden.

She is survived by four sons, Brady Wooten, Rossville, Bill (Linda) Wooten, Trenton, Don (Janice) Wooten, Trenton, Charlie (Sue) Wooten, Trenton; three daughters, Joyce (Larry) Haggard, Jasper, Tenn., Crickett Holtzclaw and the late Carl Holtzclaw, of Trenton, Sue (Rocky) Holcomb, Trenton; one sister, Betty Duncan, Live Oak, Fla.; 26 grandchildren; also several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday at Harris Chapel Church with Rev. Eugene Lamb officiating.

Interment will be in Gib-Dock Cemetery.

The family will receive friends noon until 9 p.m. today and Wednesday.

Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

ALABAMA

Eldridge Jones

RAINSVILLE — Eldridge Louis “Ed” Jones Jr., passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at his residence.

Funeral service at 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday, Oct. 28. 2009, from W.T. Wilson Chapel with Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

Family will receive friends 3-9 p.m. CDT today.

Vincent Reynoso

FORT PAYNE — Vincent “Taco” Reynoso, 60, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.

Survivors: wife, Niecie Reynoso.

Visitation: today, Oct. 27, from 3-9 p.m. at Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne.

Funeral: Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. at Burt Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Payne.

Burial: Valley Head Cemetery.

OTHER AREAS

Ethel Laney

PICAYUNE, Miss. — Ethel Laney, 71, formerly of Valley Head, Ala., died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.

Survivors: son, Sherman Bentrum, Picayune, Miss.; daughter, Tammy Dee Neville, Picayune.

Funeral: 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the funeral home chapel.

Interment in Bankhead Cemetery.

Visitation from 3-8 p.m. CDT today at Burt Funeral Home, Rainville, Ala.

Fannie Norris

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fannie Jane Wilson Norris, 92, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2009.

Survived by niece, nurtured as her daughter, Julia (Jimmy) Goldston, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Robyn Johnson Chattanooga, and Jonathan Goldston, Nashville.

Services were held Monday, Oct. 26, at Consolidated Baptist Church.

Smith & Smith Funeral Home Lexington, Ky.