Obituaries for April 2, 2010

HAMILTON COUNTY

John Davis

John E. Davis, DDS, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Born March 29, 1946 in Wilmington, Del., John was raised in Chattanooga. He graduated from Red Bank High School, the University of Chattanooga, and the University of Tennessee Dental School. He completed his endodontic specialty training at Emory University in Atlanta.

John was a longtime and faithful supporter of UTC athletics, which began when he was a member of the UC golf team. He also was a passionate supporter of any endeavor in which his three children were involved. John practiced endodontics in Chattanooga for 36 years.

Everyone who had the privilege of knowing John will remember his generous spirit, gentle kindness, and loyal devotion to his family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his father, Parma Charlton Davis; and his father-in-law, Mars Udell Reynolds.

He is survived by Lou Reynolds Davis, his loving wife of 38 years; and their three children and two grandchildren, Jennifer (Trey) Smith, Sydney and Bedford, of Murfreesboro, Brent Davis, of New York City, and Dr. Brad Davis, of Chattanooga; He is also survived by his mother, Daisy Davis; his brother, Dr. Charlton (Barbara) Davis, of Charleston; and his sister, Nancy (William) Foster, of Chattanooga. Other survivors are his mother-in-law, Ima Jean Reynolds; and in-laws Pam and Charlie Mason, Jeanie and John Rodgers, all of Chattanooga, and Steve and Judy Reynolds, of Knoxville. Nieces and nephews are Jon and Mark Davis, Reynolds and Barrett Fischer, David, John, and Catherine Foster and Lacey Reynolds.

The family will receive friends today, April 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel.

A celebration of John’s life will be held Saturday, April 3, at 11:30 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, followed by a private burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MaryEllen Locher Cancer Foundation at Memorial Hospital, the Stem Cell Research at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center (c/o Gift Processing, PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727), or the charity of your choice.

Evelyn Ferry

Evelyn West Ferry, 83, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010, at a local hospital.

She was a beloved member of Meville Baptist Church. She was secretary at Soddy-Daisy High School for 42 years. She was inducted into Soddy-Daisy High School Hall of Fame in 2009, and she was a member of Kappa Delta Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward F. and Grace Teague West; and son, Eddie Ferry.

She is survived by her husband, Ellis Ferry, of Soddy-Daisy; son, Michael (Anita) Ferry, of Scottsboro, Ala.; daughters, June Ferry and Suzanne (Mike) Smith, both of Soddy-Daisy; brother, Gene (Jimmie) West, of Soddy-Daisy; grandson, Matthew Ferry; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tom Shoemate officiating.

Interment will follow at Poe Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today, April 2, at the funeral home.

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

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

Martha Gaeta

Martha Cooley Gaeta, 87, of Chattanooga passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and retired from Combustion Engineering after 30 years of service. She was a member of Bayside Baptist Church.

Martha was preceded in death by her first husband, Warren H. Cooley and her second husband, Joseph Gaeta, and two brothers, Robert Taylor and Coke Taylor.

Survivors are three daughters, Nancy (Don) Norris, of Chattanooga; Susan (Duane) Pontak and Judy Brown, all of Harrison; three grandsons, Jimmy Norris, Michael (Jennifer) Brown and Taylor Brown; three great-granddaughters, Emily Norris, Madison Brown and Alyssa Brown.

A celebration of Martha’s life will be held 10:30 a.m. today, April 2, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Stitts officiating.

Burial will be at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Norris, Michael (Jennifer) Brown, Taylor Brown, Tony Dougard, James Springfield and Mark Springfield.

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

Ken Hendricksen

Kenneth H. Hendricksen, 72, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the son of the late Herman and Amy Hendricksen.

Ken was a chemical engineer for 53 plus years, working for Hydrochem and Dow Chemical. Ken was a talented carpenter and furniture maker, leaving his family with many beautiful pieces of furniture to cherish and remember him by. He was a veteran of the Naval Reserves. Ken was very proud of all of his family, and could not do enough for them. Ken was a true and devoted Alabama fan.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Pam; his son and daughter-in-law, James and Brandy Hendricksen, Chattanooga; daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Tim Smith, Sharpsburg, Ga., Debbi and Wayne Haynes, Luthersville, Ga.; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Patrick, Colton Hendricksen, Jake Smith, Amanda DePane, Jessica Thompson, John Haynes; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce and husband, Denny Kibbe and Betty Hendricksen.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the East Brainerd Chapel, with Don Musick officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Chattanooga.

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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road.

Phillip Hibdon

Phillip Douglas Hibdon, 44, a Chattanooga resident of over 20 years, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

He was a native of Louisville, Ky. Phillip had been an employee of Baylor School for 20 years.

Survivors include his sister, Sandra (Tim) Niehoff; brother, Ronald Hibdon; niece, Jessica Christine; nephew, Austin Jordan; and friends and family at Baylor School.

A celebration of life will be held 4 p.m. Saturday at Baylor School (Harrison Dorm).

Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Henry McCombs Jr.

Henry Lynn McCombs Jr., 64, of Altamont, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2010.

He was of the Catholic faith and was an avid outdoorsman. He served in the Reserves with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a retired Boiler Maker and a member of the Boilermakers Union Local 454.

He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Michelle Zeigler Turner; son-in-law, Charlie Turner; parents, Henry L. and Mary Bishop McCombs Sr.; sister, Lou Ellen Baker.

He is survived by his sons, Justin McCombs, of Hixson, Jason McCombs; brothers, Mike (Dale) McCombs, of Sale Creek, Samuel McCombs, of Indiana, Joe (Jennie) McCombs, Paul McCombs, Mary Burchfield, Emma (Thad) Payne, all of Niles, Mich.; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; special friend, Sharon McCombs, of Hixson.

Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carl Hunsucker officiating.

Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

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

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

John McGill

John D. McGill, 93, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010.

He was a United States Army Air Corp Veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church where he served as a former Deacon and Sunday School teacher. Mr. McGill retired from the Hamilton County Property Assessor's Office as Chief Deputy after 25 years of service. He was a member and former Master of Soddy Masonic Lodge 418 F&AM and a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite of Freemasonary member and past Commander of the American Legion Post 107 in Soddy-Daisy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruthie May McGill; and his parents, Paul C. and Gertrude McGill.

He is survived by his son, Johnny (Susan) McGill; daughters, Jeanne Graham, Pam (Ray) Pippen; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Miller officiating.

Burial will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Lisa, Nicole and Tia from Caris Hospice.

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

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

Dorothy Neighbors

Dorothy “Dot” Anne Thompson Neighbors, 89, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

Dot was born in Nashville, on Feb. 23, 1921, and then moved to Chattanooga. She also lived in Oklahoma and most of her life in California before moving back to Chattanooga in 1994. She was a graduate of Central State University in Edmond, Okla. Dot retired from teaching in Orange County, Calif. and was a member of the California Teachers Association. She was an active member of Calvary Church in Santa Ana, Calif. and attended Chamberlain Memorial Baptist in Chattanooga.

Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Neighbors; her parents, Carl and Elizabeth Thompson and eight siblings.

She is survived by her three children, Jerry (Fran) Neighbors, Barbara Sue (James) Hammerton and Robert L. (Markey) Neighbors III; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the North Chapel.

Services for Dorothy will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the North Chapel with her nephew, the Rev. Lynn Thompson officiating.

Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

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

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

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

Cedric Sowell

Cedric Sowell, 47, of Chattanooga, passed on Thursday March 26, 2010.

He was a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church where he served on The Deacon Board and in The Male Chorus, a graduate of Howard High School, and employed with Chattanooga Times Free Press and also the lead singer of the Spiritual Highlights.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rena Pride; sister, Stephanie Sowell.

His loving memories will be cherished by: wife, Dorothy Sowell; and son, Derrick Shaw; eight stepchildren; 23 grandchildren; brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public may view after noon today, April 2, 2010, at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel

Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be noon Saturday, April 3, 2010, at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas Jones officiating.

Interment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens.

Ita Maria Thompson

Ita Maria Fitzpatrick Thompson, 69, of Chattanooga, went to Heaven Tuesday, March 30 of 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Ballinsole, Galway, Ireland, to the late Patrick Fitzpatrick and Bridgette Walsh Fitzpatrick. After graduating high school she moved to the states to attend college and study teaching. She moved back to Ireland and later moved to Italy where she met her husband, Fred Thompson, an American sailor and followed him back to the states where they married and had 3 children. She became a naturalized citizen and began teaching at O.L.P.H school for 15 years and then UTC children’s Center for 21 years, where she retired. Once retired, she engaged in many volunteering services, hobbies and other interests. Included in this is her service at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. She will always be remembered as the Story Teller for Thomas the Tank and The North Pole Limited, which she loved. She was a very active member at St. Stephens Catholic Church. She was a loving and caring woman and touched the lives of so many. She will be sadly missed by all that she has met.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Fred “Tiny” Thompson. Siblings include Nuala VanderPlas, of Holland, Patsy Deegan of Ireland, Veronica North, of England, and Michael Fitzpatrick, of Ireland. Children, all of Chattanooga: Cindy Witt (Mark), Mitzi Sanders (Rick Eden), Michael Thompson (Amy). Grandchildren are Christopher Witt, Whitney Sanders, Amber Thompson and Mitchell Sanders.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m on Easter Sunday and again from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday at St. Stephens Catholic Church. The Rev. Gilbert Diaz will celebrate the mass at 9:30 a.m.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery at 11 a.m.

A reception following burial will be at St. Stephens Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephens Catholic Church on Lee Highway which will continue enriching programs she was so lovingly involved.

Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com .

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

Hayward Tompkins

Hayward “Rusty” Tompkins, 81, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, from a local healthcare center.

Funeral services will be held today, April 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd Harvill and the Rev. Timothy Tompkins officiating.

Interment will follow in Collier Cemetery in Dunlap, Tenn.

The family will receive friends today up to the hour of service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.

TENNESSEE

Edna Butler

TULLAHOMA — Edna Marie Butler, 100, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the Life Care Center in Tullahoma.

Visitation Monday, from 1 until 2 p.m. CDT at Faith Lutheran Church. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2 p.m. CDT.

Burial in Illinois.

Arrangements by Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Fay Campbell

MONTEAGLE — Fay Meeks Campbell, 75, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at her residence.

Services will be 2 p.m. CDT Saturday, April 3, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ralph Shrum officiating.

Funeral arrangements are made by Foster & Lay Funeral

Home, Tracy City, Tenn., 931-592-3691.

Ina Hartman

DUNLAP — Ina Smith Hartman, 93, died Wednesday afternoon, March 31, 2010, at NHC Health Care.

She was a member of Welch Chapel United Methodist Church, enjoyed traveling and making music with her husband, Edward Hartman.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Reece Smith and Edward Hartman; parents, Johnny and Florence Cunningham; brothers, Richard and Leonard Cunningham; sisters, Margie Hixson and Mable Hatfield.

She is survived by a daughter Mary Frances (Harland) Hixson; grandson, John (Vickie) Hixson, Atlanta, and Mark Hixson, Huntsville, Ala.; great-granddaughter, Amy Hixson; sisters, Hallie Pope and Johnnie Rogers, Dunlap; brother, Jack Cunningham, Oak Ridge; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be today at 2 p.m. CDT at Welch Chapel United Methodist Church. The body will lie in state at the Church from 1:30-2 p.m. CDT.

Burial will be in Welch Chapel Cemetery.

Contrubutions can be made to Welch Chapel Cemetery.

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

Contributions can made to Welch Chapel Cemetery.

Arrangements by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.

Visitation will be today from 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. CDT.

Rev. Joe Ingram

ETOWAH — Rev. Joe M. Ingram, 91, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Etowah Health Care Center.

Service will be 8 p.m. today in the South Chapel, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. prior.

Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Cambria Cemetery.

Arrangements by Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah.

Scott Mooneyhan

DAYTON — Scott Keith Mooneyhan, 46, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at his home.

He was a lifelong resident of Rhea County, Tenn., and of the Methodist faith.

He was preceded in death by father, Dennis Mooneyhan.

Survivors include wife, Elisabeth Anne Turner, of Dayton; two children, Tiffany and Catherine Mooneyhan, also of Dayton; mother, Kathleen (Duck Winfred) Seals; brother, Ronald Mooneyhan, both of Dayton; several cousins.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday from the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Boyd officiating.

Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery.

Visitation 5-9 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.

Helen Smith

DAYTON — Helen G. Smith, 75, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Rhea Medical Center.

A lifelong resident of Rhea county, she was a member of Professional Business Women of America, she worked for BellSouth, Oster Corp. and Hazel Roberson Realty and was of the Church of God faith.

She was preceded in death by parents, James Carl Gibson and Leva Sullivan Porter; son-in-law, Kenny Mitchell.

Survivors: husband, Owen Smith, Dayton; son, James O. (Sandra) Smith; daughter, Charlotte A. Mitchell, all of Dayton; brother, Fred (Margaret) Gibson, Soddy-Daisy; two sisters, Vera (Charles) Deford, Florida, Montie (Tom) Shipley, Dayton; two grandchildren, Nancy (Shawn) Nichols, Tim (Stephanie) Smith; two great-grandchildren, Abigail Nichols, Josiah Nichols; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be 4 p.m. today in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating.

Burial in Rhea Memory Garden.

Visitation from 2-4 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.

Robert Smith

DUNLAP — Robert F. Smith, 76, formerly of Signal Mountain, passed away Wednesday March 31, 2010, in a local hospital surrounded by his family.

He was a Christian above all else, a devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Smith; son, Larry “Bumpy” Smith; parents, Robert and Callie Smith; and several brothers and sisters.

He in survived by his daughter, Joyce (Barry) Sanders, Chattanooga; son, David Smith, Dunlap; grandchildren, Joshua Sanders, Lori (Loren) Kaylor, Brad (Kristen) Smith and Brian Smith; sister, Geneva Bureau, Signal Mountain; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joel Wood officiating.

Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery.

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

Arrangements by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.

Visitation will be today from 3-9 p.m. CDT.

Duane Stinnett

DAYTON — Duane Stinnett, 20, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Rhea Medical Center.

A longtime resident of Rhea County, he was of the Baptist faith and was employed at Goodman Manufacturing.

He was preceded in death by Stanley C. Stroub and Kenneth D. Stinnett.

Survivors: mother and father, Lesha (Reese) Forsberg, Dayton; father, Kyan Duane Stinnett, Harriman, Tenn.; sister, Sarah (James) Dunn, Columbus, Ga.; maternal grandmother, Betty Stroub; maternal grandfather, Hoyt (Lex) Rogers; maternal grandmother, Naomi Rice; stepgrandmother, Susan Stinnett; niece, Arianna Dunn; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel.

Burial in Rigsby Cemetery.

Visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. today in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.

GEORGIA

Jesse Brown

TUNNEL HILL — Jesse Everett Brown, 91, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill.

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

Mable Daniel

DALTON — Mable Griffin Daniel, 88, formerly of Chattanooga and Summerville, Ga., passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

She was a member of Hamlett Chapel C.M.E. Preceded in death by husband, Royce Daniel.

Survivors are loving family, daughter, Leatha Harp of Alabama; son, Willie Lane (Darlene) Daniel, of Illinois; brother, John (Mildred) Griffin, of Georgia; aunt, Lena Adams, of Georgia; daughters-in-law, Betty Daniel, of Tennessee; Clara Daniel, of Alabama; four sisters-in- law, Lillie Mae Griffin, Idella Black, Jewell Echols and Velma (Artemus) Adams, of Georgia; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; dear friend, Bernice Scott; other relatives, and friends.

Service for Mable Daniel will be Saturday, April 3, 2010 at noon at Willis Funeral Home Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home today until the funeral on Saturday.

Billy Dodd

CHICKAMAUGA — Billy Joe Dodd, 70, went home to be with The Lord Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

He was born in Chickamauga, to the late Kenneth M. and Eula Thelma Bridges Dodd. He retired from Alstom/ABB/Combustion Engineering where he was a draftsman for over 25 years. He was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ. He was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and enjoyed his family, coaching ball teams and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jackie Guess, Dorothy Dyer; brothers, James K. Dodd and Thomas Eugene “Ted” Dodd.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mrs. Eleanor Sheridian Selix Dodd, of Chickamauga, his children and their spouses, Chris Morgan, of Chickamauga, Carla and Ricky Copeland, of Montgomery, Ala., Carolyn and Buddy Jones, of Olive Branch, Miss., Clint and Jessi Dodd, of Chickamauga; sister, Katherine Loudema “Lou” Scott, of Rossville; grandchildren, LaShon McWhorter, Michael Morgan, Salina and Sharissa Copeland, Justin, Garret and Kelsey Jones; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Serena McWhorter; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends today from 1-9 p.m., and Saturday morning prior to the service.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, in the chapel with Ministers Lowell Hillis and David East officiating.

Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville.

Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga, Ga.

Edith Harris

SWANEE — Edith L. Harris, 81, of Swanee, Ga., former Etowah resident, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, Ga.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today, April 2, in Green Hill Cemetery.

No visitation will be held.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.

Sheree Hourihan

RINGGOLD — Sheree Lynn Hourihan, 52, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Ryan May officiating.

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

The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. today prior to the service.

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

Bobby Matheny

TRENTON — Bobby H. Matheny, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010, in a local hospital.

Mr. Matheny was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and employed as an electrician with M.K.I.

Private services will be held.

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

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

Doyle McClendon

CHICKAMAUGA — Doyle Granville McClendon, 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, March 29, 2010, as the result of an accident in Braselton, Ga.

He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and a member of Chickamauga Presbyterian Church. Doyle served his country in the United States Army as a member of the 101st Airborne division with highest honors during the Vietnam War, before retiring from Norfolk Southern Railway in 1990.

Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Easter McClendon.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Higgins McClendon; sons, Michael, of Chattanooga and Marc, of Atlanta; sisters, Deloris Mullins, Faye Gilbert, Pat Beavers, Betty Lackey and Wanda Dockery-Cosby; brothers, Elvis McClendon and Rick McClendon; grandchildren, Ryan, Brooke, Alan, Brittany, Madison, Laura, and Susan; great-grandchild, Lacey Nicole; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. today, April 2, 2010, at Chickamauga Presbyterian Church with Pastor Bridget Waddell officiating.

Interment to follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service today at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, J. Avery Bryan Chapel.

Geneva Pressley

CHICKAMAUGA — Geneva Normajean Snyder Pressley, 78, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

She was born April 29, 1931 in Chattanooga to the late James and Stella Snyder. She was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed reading, circle wordbooks, gospel music, talking to her sisters, and spending time with her family. She was a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Nolon Pressley; daughter, Linda Faye Pressley; daughter-in-law, Robin Pressley.

Survivors include four children and spouses, Larry and Gwen Pressley, of LaFayette, Robert (Tammy Justus) Pressley, of Chickamauga, Patsy and Ronnie DaVault, of Ooltewah, Nancy and Steve Holder, of Ringgold; three sisters, Edna Craze, of Greenville, S.C., Aline Leamon, of Columbus, Ga., and Reba Wilkins, of Thomaston, Ga.; five grandchildren, Tony, Jeffry and David Pressley, Kevin Johnson and Michelle McDonough; and seven great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jimmy Thomason officiating.

Interment will follow in Boydston Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service today at the funeral home.

Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

Ralph Price

RINGGOLD — Ralph Richard Price, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

Ralph served in the United States Army, and was of the Lutheran faith.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today, April 2, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Ester Rorex

TRENTON — Ester Marie Rorex, 67, died Wednesday, March 31, at Soddy-Daisy Health Care.

Mrs. Rorex was a member of Floral Crest Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Survivors include, brothers, Roy Tishaw and Mark Tishaw, both of Trenton; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be today, April 2, at 2 p.m. CDT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, Ider, Ala., with Pastor Billy Mitchell officiating.

Burial will follow in Floral Crest Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time today.