HAMILTON COUNTY
Virginia Aslinger
Virginia Louise "Ginny" Aslinger, 52, of Hixson, died Friday, April 23, 2010, at her home.
A native of Elgin, Ill., she moved to Hixson 17 years ago from Crystal Lake, Ill. A Registered Nurse, she had worked in hospitals and dialysis clinics. She attended Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Martel.
Survivors include her father, Henry Martel Jr.; and a brother, Steven Martel.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel with the Rev. Philip Summerlin officiating.
Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Eugene Bell
Eugene Robert Bell, 86, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Memorial Hospital.
He was retired salesman, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and of the Church of Christ faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Gilbert and Alice Lucille Bell; infant son, Eugene Robert Bell Jr.; brother, William Gilbert Bell Jr.
He is survived by Cathleen Bell; children, Robert (Carolyn) Bell, Janice Bell Ford (Anders Moller), Charlotte (Tim) Brooks, Joe Bell (Sherry Coe); seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Minister Charles Cochran officiating.
Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131 (Corner of McCallie Avenue and Beech Street).
Juanita Crawford
Juanita Irene Crawford, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
Funeral: today at noon at New Hope M.B. Church with Pastor Wayne L. Johnson officiating.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Dorothy Dalby
Dorothy Elizabeth Pangle Dalby, 93, of Shepherdstown, W.Va., died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Shenandoah Center in Charles Town.
Born Sept. 7, 1916 in Chickamauga, Ga., she was the daughter of the late George Alfred and Minnie Lee Slater Pangle.
She completed her nurses training at Newell and Newell Sanitarium, Chattanooga, and received her BS and MS degrees from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
She had served in the US Army Nurse Corp during World War II as a registered nurse. She was a retired Chemistry Professor with University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for over 25 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy A. Dalby and husband, Robert Gillette of Shepherdstown, Katherine D. Bozeman and her late husband, Hoyt of Kalaheo, Hawaii; and four grandchildren, Kristen E. Bozeman, Kala D. Bozeman, Pace A. Gillette-Aird and husband, Michael, and Robert D. Gillette.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Pangle and a sister, Ruth Conger.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 2, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. at J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Monday, May 3, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Siskin Children's Institute, 1101 Carter St., Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com.
Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.
Charles Frantz
Charles Norman Frantz, 81, of Chattanooga, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, from a local hospital.
He was a member of Crosspointe Baptist Church and a former member of Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle where he taught Sunday school and was a Scout leader for many years.
Charles loved gospel music and was a member of the Gospel Quartet "The Representatives". He was a past member of Fidelity Lodge 558 and a past member of the Fraternal Order of Firefighters. He was retired from the Chattanooga Fire Department as a dispatcher.
He was an avid coin and antique collector along with his father for many years while spending several years in the Optical business. He was an expert Blue Gill fisherman and an avid Rook player. He was a member of the Joe Engel Knot Hole Gang '1939' and the Co-Owner of Southland Super Worms.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Frank and Frankie Frantz.
He is survived by one sister, Norma Frantz, of East Ridge; extended family, Bill, Betty and Michael Kennedy; six grandchildren, Eric, David, Michael Jr, and Robby Kennedy, Josh and Alex Sewell; special friends, Trisha, Toot, Bullitt, M.C., Bill and Jason; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held today, April 29, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the Highway 58 chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Tankersley officiating.
Interment will be on Friday, April 30, at 11 a.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. A.J. Bullard officiating.
Serving as pallbearers, Larry and Gary Templeton, Junior Sexton, Ronny Ross, Mark Kerley and Chief Rick Sewell.
The family will receive friends today from 3-7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
Josephine Fulton
Josephine Angle Lamb Fulton, of Daytona Beach, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
She was born in Gadsden, Ala., Aug. 28, 1920, the daughter of Joseph Newton Angle and Maggie Clara McMurrain Angle. Jo was preceded in death by husbands, James Houston Lamb Jr. and William L. Fulton; five brothers; and a sister, Edna Lokey.
She leaves behind two daughters, Peggy Lamb Rice, of Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. and Kathy Lamb, of Farragut, Tenn.; sister, Emma John Buchanan, of Anniston, Ala. and Norton, Mass.; grandchildren, Brett Rice, Kimball Rice, Elizabeth Utsey, Patricia Rice and Katy Biggs-Hale. "Mama Jo," as she was lovingly known, had eight great-grandchildren, Kimball II, Joseph and Jacob Rice; Maggie and Alex Utsey; Treyston Biggs, Michael Hale and Katelyn Biggs; and three great-great-grandsons, Ethan, Brandon and Aiden Rice. She will be deeply missed and remembered by her extended family and many friends.
During WWII Jo was a volunteer Red Cross nurse's aid, sold Luzier cosmetics, and studied art at Hunter Art Gallery, Chattanooga. She was a long time member of the Garden Club and created exceptional cakes from her bake shop. Jo and her daughter Kathy moved to Anniston, Ala., and resided in the guest house of "Camwood" on Woodstock Ave. While there she was a Buyer in the gift department of Hudson's Department store. Jo moved to Knoxville, with her husband Bill, who was an engineer for the Tennessee Valley Authority. She was a Life Master with ACBL and taught Bridge for over 30 years. She also enjoyed creating holiday décor items. She loved to entertain and treated everyone as "visiting royalty." She was a gracious hostess and the definition of a Southern Lady.
Jo was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, Grace Episcopal Church, Chattanooga and Church of the Good Samaritan, Knoxville where she served arranging altar flowers.
Funeral services will be at Grace Church, Chattanooga, on Saturday, May 1, at noon with Father James Curtis presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volusia-Halifax Hospice, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129, or the Episcopal Church of your choice.
Mikah Grant
Mikah J. Grant, 29, of Ooltewah, died Sunday, April 25, 2010, in a drowning accident.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at mem.com.
Arrangements will be announced by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Harry Green
Harry "Fuzzy" Green, 86, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga, born on Valentine's Day 1924, to the late Margaret and Cecil Green. Harry graduated from Central High School Class of 1943 and attended the University of Chattanooga. Harry was a Bugler First Class in the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II.
Harry was a member of Avondale Baptist Church where he had served as Music Director for 27 years, Deacon, Trustee and Sunday School teacher. He also led Senior Adult choirs at Avondale and Ridgeview Baptist Church. Harry retired after 36 years, as Purchasing Agent for Chattanooga Coke and Chemical Co. He directed the "Scenic City Concert Band" for 55 years. Harry was a past member of the "American Legion Post 95, Big Band." He also was a member of the American Legion Post 95 and a member of the Half Century Club. Some of Harry's greatest joys in life were, serving the Lord, his family, his music, hunting, fishing and watching his three grandchildren play sports.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mike Green; and a grandson, Stephen Glenn Green.
Harry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mable Griffin Green; son, Steve Green and daughter-in-law, Glenda Hamill Green; three grandchildren, Josh, Colton and Samantha Green; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Wilson and Bobbie Griffin; nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the North Chapel.
Services for Harry will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 30, at the North Chapel with the Rev. Richard Sorey officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. The American Legion Post 95 Color Guard will perform the honors and Jack Kinser, longtime friend, will play taps. Josh Green, Colton Green, Robert Best, Tom Bartleson, Tom Cox and Joe Murray will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be past and present members of the "Scenic City Concert Band."
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harry's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 7629 Hamilton Park Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Patricia Lawson
Patricia Ann Lawson, 70, of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
She worked for Pioneer Bank for 27 years and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Vesta Gladys Vandergriff.
She is survived by her husband, Elmer Clyde Lawson; sister, Lynda Vandergriff; brother, Ray Vandergriff; grandson, Bobby Clyde Lawson; brothers-in-law, Cecil and Carroll Lawson; sisters-in-law, Ruby, Flora Dean, Betty; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 in the funeral home chapel.
Entombment will follow the service at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131 (Corner of McCallie Ave. & Beech St.)
Helen Lewis
Lillian Helen Lewis, 88, Chattanooga, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at her residence.
She had been a resident of Chattanooga for over 50 years and was a member of East 34th Street Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday School. Mrs. Lewis enjoyed tending to her yard and flower gardens.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Roy L. Lewis; and a grandson, Dewayne Shirley.
Survivors are son, Ronald (Sybil) Lewis, Jasper, Tenn.; daughters, Bettye (Bud) Lowe, Sue (Danny) Dean, and Brenda (Lane) Jones, all of Chattanooga; brother, Lewis Holloway Jr., Jasper; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Wilson officiating.
Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Jasper, Tenn.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 10-2 and 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Fred Reed
Fred Lewis Reed, 63, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in a Cleveland hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Alberta Miller Reed; sister Linda Bonds.
Survivors are son and daughter-in-law, Rodney R. and Becky Reed, of Hiram, Ga.; sister, Joyce Woods, of Decatur, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Lee Johnson, Amanda Hutcheson and Michelle Holloway; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Halley Hutcheson and Leslie Hutcheson; cousins, Sam and Janette Breeden, of Decatur.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 in the Bowers Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Rodney Dunn officiating.
Interment will be in Decatur Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 at the funeral home.
Please go to www.bowersfh.com and sign the guest book and offer your condolences.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur Chapel of Decatur. 423-334-3661.
Charlie Rucks
Charles "Charlie" G. Rucks, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
Charlie was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and a 1955 graduate of Kirkman High School. He served our country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Alhambra Shrine Temple. Charlie was retired from U.S. Pipe, Soil Pipe Division as a Superintendent with 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Mary Rucks; siblings, Martha Rucks Belue, Carolyn Louise Rucks and David Allen Rucks.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 52 years, Robbie Ricketts Rucks; siblings, William "Bill" J. (Faye) Rucks, Curtis F. Rucks, Jane Rucks Cole and Thomas "Jerry" G. (Dianne) Rucks; and a very close friend, Wayne Lamb; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today and noon until service time on Friday at the North Chapel.
Graveside services for Charlie will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with his brother, Dr. Curtis F. Rucks officiating.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Elida Slagle
Elida Balzi Slagle, 87, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010.
Survivors include two sons, Tony Slagle and Michael St. James; a daughter, Norma Jean Slagle Leite; three sisters, Nina Balzi Moura, Ninde Dos Campos and Eda Balzi Ritter; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be in Collegedale Community Seventh-day Adventist Church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 30. Tony Slagle and the Rev. Mario Martinelli will conduct the service at 11:30 a.m. in the church.
Interment will be in Parkers Gap Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Collegedale Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 627, Collegedale, TN 37215.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Merton Slutz
Merton H. Slutz died Tuesday, April 27, 2010. He was born March 17, 1925, in Providence, R.I.
In 1935 he and his family moved to Knoxville. Following his graduation from Knoxville High School, he served in World War II with the United States Marine Corps in the South Pacific area. After completing his military service, he attended the University of Chattanooga. His career with the TVA. spanned 37 years.
Merton was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church until its closing, having taught Sunday School, been a member of the Chancel Choir and served on the Administrative Board.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Homer Slutz and Jennie Hammond Slutz and sister, Glenda S. Ballinger.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Thomas Slutz; niece, Anita (John) Killeffer, of Chattanooga; Rebecca Thomas, of Jacksonville, Fla.; nephew, Roger (Nancy) Thomas, of Jacksonville, Fla.; great-nephews, William, David and Richard Killeffer, of Chattanooga; Kevin Thomas, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and great-niece, Bonnie Thomas, of Jacksonville, Fla.
A private graveside service will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Marvin Howard officiating.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
James Smith Jr.
James Douglas Smith Jr., 85, a 60 year resident of the Chattanooga area, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010.
He was a graduate of Clemson University, an Army veteran of WWII and retired from IBM after 50 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Betty B. Smith; daughters, Nina Louise Smith Morgan, of Vista, Calif., and Cynthia Hanson, of Taylorsville, N.C.; son, James "Jim" Smith III, of Hixson; three granddaughters; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; one sister; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Terri Lowe officiating.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
TENNESSEE
Roy Bain Jr.
GRAYSVILLE -- Roy Bain Jr., 66, died Monday April 26, 2010, at his home.
Burial with military honors was held Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tenn., in charge of the arrangements.
Bertha Clark
WINCHESTER -- Bertha Knapper Clark, 103, died on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester.
A Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. CDT today at Winchester First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Interment will be in Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Tenn.
Arrangements by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Norma Crowder
CLEVELAND -- Norma Ellen Simpson Crowder, 77, died Monday, April 26, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Lillian Ford
DAYTON -- Lillian Keith Ford, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Rhea Medical Center.
Mrs. Ford was born Sept. 5, 1917. She was a member of the Keith and Jones families, pioneer residents of Rhea County. Mrs. Ford was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be missed by many lifelong friends. In her later years, she was lovingly known to many as "Nana" Ford. She received her education at Dayton City School, Rhea Central High School and Abel's Business School. Mrs. Ford was a longtime employee of Robinson's Drug Store, Dayton City School, and retired from the Dayton Housing Authority. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dayton.
Mrs. Ford was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Ford Sr.; parents, Dayton natives, Wallace C. Keith and Maggie Mae Jones Keith; sister, Jane Keith Kimbrough; and daughter-in-law, Peggy Burnette Ford.
Survivors include her son, James H. Ford Jr. of Chattanooga; daughter, Sara Jane Ford Locke of Dayton; three grandchildren, Stephaine Ford Linkous (Darrell), of Cleveland, Tenn., Keith Locke (Jennifer), of Chattanooga, and James H. Ford III (Candice), of Athens, Tenn.; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in law, Betty Ford Byron, of Dayton and Frances Ford Watt, of Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews and their families.
A celebration of her life will be Friday, April 30, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with Pastor John Anderson officiating.
Burial will follow at Buttram Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, April 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 12, Dayton, TN 37321, or the American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Ste. 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home of Dayton is in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie Goines
CLEVELAND -- Ronnie Ray Goines, 50, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray and Vivian Crowder Goines; and stepson, Leonel Herrera.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Goines; stepdaughters, Silvia (Bryan) Ward and Nora Herrera; sister, Lisa Jefferies; brothers, Lamar (Sandy) Goines, Eddie (Tara Jackman) Goines, Kenneth (Christy) Goines ; Sheila Nelson; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
To share condolences, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will hold a private memorial service.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Will Mack
SOUTH PITTSBURG -- William Gerald Mack, 21, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2010, while serving aboard the Submarine USS Nebraska.
An active duty Sailor with the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Richard Hardy Memorial School, attended University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and was a former employee of both Stevarino's and Lotto Mart in South Pittsburg.
Will was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Carl Mack.
Will is survived by his parents, Gerald and Susan Mack, of South Pittsburg; sisters, Vanessa LaPaglia, of South Pittsburg and Dena Brackett, of Woodstock, Ga.; grandparents, Bill and Marie Steelman of Brentwood, Tenn. and Shirley Mack, of Monteagle, Tenn.; uncles and aunts, Jim and Patti Steelman, of Birmingham, Ala. and Edward and Brenda Steelman of Michigan; great-uncles and aunts, Bob and Marie Copeland, of Pomona, Calif., JD and Katherine Mullins, of Mulberry, Tenn., Maurice and Freda Allyn of Houston, Texas and Phil and Connie Flagg, of Westfield, Mass.; great-aunt, Mary Copeland, of Nashville; great-uncles, Frank Copeland, of Edenton, N.C. and Henry Beasley, of Springfield, Mo.; nieces, Hannah Brackett and Megan Brackett.
Funeral services, officiated by Anthony Grills, will be held at Holly Avenue United Methodist Church in South Pittsburg on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CDT.
Interment will follow at 2 p.m. CDT in Booneville Cemetery near Lynchburg, Tenn.
Visitation will be at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. CDT.
On Saturday, the body will lie in state at the church for two hours prior to the service.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made in Will's name to either the Richard Hardy Memorial School Library Fund c/o Pam Webb at 1620 Hamilton Ave., South Pittsburg, TN 37380 or to the Holly Avenue United Methodist Church Memorial Fund at P.O. Box 189, South Pittsburg, TN 37380.
James Miller
KODAK -- James Richard "Slick" Miller, 54, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Miller; and father, James Louis Miller.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Miller, Kodak; son, Michael Miller, California; daughter, Sabrina Miller, Johnson City; mother, Delila Miller, Dunlap; brothers, Andrew Miller, Virginia Beach, and Don Miller, Dunlap; sisters, Penny Miller and Treva Farley, both of Dunlap; one niece; and five nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. CDT Friday, April 30, 2010, at the funeral home.
Online guestbook at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Highway 28, Dunlap, TN 37327.
Edith Pate
WINCHESTER -- Edith L. Pate, 85, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010.
The funeral service will be conducted at noon CDT today from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.
Interment in Franklin Memorial Gardens.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. CDT.
Ann Watkins
SEWANEE -- Ann Patton Watkins, 75, died Monday morning, April 26, 2010, of complications from multiple myeloma.
Ann was the daughter of the late Evander and Anita Patton of Lookout Mountain, Ga., where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Girls Preparatory School in 1952 and from The University of Georgia in 1956. A lifelong educator, she taught at Fairyland School on Lookout Mountain, Stevenson (Ala.) Elementary, Sherwood (Tenn.) Elementary and later at Sewanee Elementary School, where she also served as principal from 1989 to 1999. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Rotary Club of Monteagle, Sewanee Pink Ribbon Society, South Cumberland Cultural Society, and Chi Omega Sorority. She was a 30-year parishioner at Otey Memorial Parish in Sewanee, where she had served on the vestry and was a Stephen Minister.
During her years in Sewanee, Ann also worked at Dubose Conference Center, managed the Hospitality Shop, facilitated weddings at All Saints Chapel, and was involved in many other community organizations and activities. Ann loved playing bridge, entertaining and cooking for family and guests in her home, spending weekends with her childhood girlfriends, and creating elaborate theme birthday cakes for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Evander and Anita; and her sister Janet.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Francis Gettys Watkins Sr.; her daughter, Anna Watkins, of Atlanta; her son and daughter-in-law Frank and Ann Watkins, of Chattanooga; her son and daughter-in-law, Patton Watkins and Hunt Oliver, of Sewanee; and seven grandchildren, Patton Watkins, Evan Watkins, Camas Gazzola, Cullen Gazzola, Vladimir Watkins, Vlada Watkins and Ada Watkins; her sister, Mary Patton Clinton, of Signal Mountain; her first cousins, Barbara Patton Seals and Gerry Stephens, of Chattanooga.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Otey Memorial Parish in Sewanee, Tenn.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Class of 1952 Endowment at Girls Preparatory School, P.O. Box 4736, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens is in charge.
Laura Williams
WINCHESTER -- Laura M. Williams, 91, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010.
The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. CDT today from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.
Interment will follow in Watson-North Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at noon.
GEORGIA
Lena Adams
SUMMERVILLE -- Lena Adams, 101, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
Survivors include children, Vivian McElroy, John (Gwen) Williams; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Isiah Watkins; nieces and nephews.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Mason Funeral Home.
Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday.
Mason Funeral Home is directing.
Ethel Brown
SUMMERVILLE -- Ethel Brown, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
Visitation today, April 29, 2010, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home and Friday, April 30, 2010, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Trion Heights Baptist Church.
Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Trion Heights Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in Greenhills Memorial Gardens.
Edward Crumley Sr.
ROSSVILLE -- Edward L. Crumley Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
He was a lifelong resident of Ooltewah and had lived the past four years with his son and daughter-in-law. He was a longtime member of Parker's Gap Baptist Church, was a Navy veteran serving during World War II in the Pacific on the USS Willmarth DE 638. During his service in World War II he was involved with five invasions and two sea battles including the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
He worked with Tennessee Stove Works/Modern Maid Stove for 37 years. After his employment with Modern Maid Stove he opened his own business in Ringgold, IBC Battery for over 20 years. He was currently working for Lakeview Middle School for nine years. Mr. Crumley was a member of the Destroyer-Escort Sailors Association and was an avid woodworker and gardener.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Crumley; sister, Ruby Stafford; brother, Fred Crumley; and several half brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his three children, Marilyn (Vernon) Ware, of Chattanooga, Edward (Chris) Crumley Jr., of Rossville, and Tim (Karen) Crumley, of Ringgold; brother, Orvel Crumley, of Ringgold; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Mark Smith, the Rev. Jack Price and the Rev. Gene Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow in Anderson Cemetery in Ringgold with full military honors provided by the Army National Guard.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Christopher Eudy
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- Christopher Martin Eudy, 43, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Nov. 2, 1966 in Meridian, Miss. Christopher was a member of New Lookout Baptist Church, former Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Trenton, worked at Ed's Supply, and he loved photography, astronomy, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his loving wife, Sandy Miller Eudy, of Lookout Mountain, Ga.; parents, Beverly and Sharon Eudy, of Fountain Inn, S.C.; daughter, Katherine Eudy, of Lookout Mountain, Ga.; brother, Karl Erik Eudy, of Fountain Inn, S.C.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Hale officiating.
Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service today at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to New Lookout Baptist Church 706-398-0957, or brain cancer research.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Leon Gravitt
LaFAYETTE -- Leon "Little Boy" Gravitt, 57, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
Survivors include sisters, Shirley Moses, Dot Hamilton, Linda Saine; brothers, William Gravitt and Gerald Gravitt; stepbrother, Dennis Baty.
Funeral 3 p.m. Friday at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home. The Rev. Melvin Bridges, the Rev. Bobby Lemons.
Interment Old Antioch Cemetery.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. today.
Shirley Groce
CHICKAMAUGA -- Shirley Ann Groce, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2010.
She was born Dec. 7, 1940 and was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, James H. Groves.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles Groce; sons and daughters-in-law, James "Jimmy" and Charlene Groce and Corey and April Groce; mother, Ruth Groves; brother, Mike Groves; sisters Donna Yadon and Faye Selfridge; eight beautiful grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Brother Bill Morgan officiating.
Interment will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 and Saturday prior to the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Bobby Hatfield
ROSSVILLE -- Bobby G Hatfield Sr., 82, formerly of Rossville, passed away at his home in Seneca, S.C. on Monday, April 26, 2010 after a long battle with kidney disease.
He was born in Rossville on March 15, 1928 and was one of eight children. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was discharged when the war ended. Mr. Hatfield worked for several years in automobile sales and management. His accomplishments include being the first finance and insurance manager in the Chattanooga, area while being employed at Bert Brown Ford. He also worked for 25 years at Lane Funeral Home in Rossville. He later served as sales manager at Toyota of Greenville before his retirement.
Mr. Hatfield was preceded in death by his parents, Henry S. Hatfield Sr. and Ellen Youngblood Hatfield; his brothers Henry S. Hatfield Jr. and William A. Hatfield and twin sister, Betty Hatfield.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Billie Sue Hatfield and ex-wife of 30 years, Eleanor Newberry, Rossville, three sons, Spence (Kay) Hatfield, Winchester, Tenn., Michael (Martha) Hatfield, Ringgold, Ga., Bobby (Beverly) Hatfield Jr., LaFayette, Ga., and one daughter, Linda (LeDon) Dalton, Rossville, GA, three step-daughters, Angela (Joey) Morgan, Seneca, SC, Michelle (David) Powell, Seneca, SC, and Pamela Griffin, one step-son, Charles Ray (Jan) Campbell, Seneca, SC, three sisters Louise Bilbrey, Chattanooga, Gladys Mangum, Detroit, Mich., and Peggy Nalley, Deaver, Wyo.; and one brother, Howard Hatfield, Rossville; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler Hatfield, Brooklyn Tankersly, Skyler Lewis, Peyton Hatfield, and Mila Hardy; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has been provided by Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home, Seneca, S.C.
A memorial service will be held at Seneca Church of God for family members today, April 29, 2010.
His remains will be buried with his twin sister at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park in Rossville at a later date.
Announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Jenna Mace
RINGGOLD -- Jenna Elise Mace, 31/2 years old, daughter of Jay and Janice Mace, returned to her Heavenly Father, on Thursday, April 27, 2010.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
J.P. Morrow
MENTONE -- James Porter "J.P." Morrow, 89, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
Survivors include sister, Hildred Owen.
Funeral is 2 p.m. today, April 29, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
He will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. today.
Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, is directing.
Msgt Charles Owens
LaFAYETTE -- Msgt Charles Homer Owens 82, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
Charles was a lifelong Marine Veteran, serving in WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam.
Survived by his wife, Eva Dill Owens; daughter, Debbie (Bill) George, of Atlanta; son, Dennis (Ann) Dill, of LaFayette; sister, Grace Mahle, LaFayette; grandchildren, Will and Stephan George and Bridgette Stephens; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside service at 1 p.m. Friday in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Conducted by the Rev. Jim Sailors.
Interment: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
No Visitation.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Joe Puryear
CHICKAMAUGA -- Joe Lewis Puryear, 63, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
He was born in LaFayette, Ga., to the late Lewis Clay and Cleo Manning Puryear. He was a former employee of Rossville Mills and retired from Yates Bleachery with over 20 years of employment. He was a member of Pilgrim Way Baptist Church in Wallaceville, Ga. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his nieces and nephews that he taught how to drive.
He is survived by his siblings, Mary Puryear, Katie Clark, Ed Puryear, all of Chickamauga, Helen Kilgore, of LaFayette, Ga., Bessie Filyaw and Danny Puryear, both of Ringgold, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends all day today and Friday prior to the service.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 in the chapel with the Rev. Sam Barrett officiating.
Burial will follow in Chickamauga Cemetery, Chickamauga, Ga.
Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Micheal Taylor
TRENTON -- James Micheal Taylor, 55, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010.
He was a carpenter and a member of Trenton Ministry Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Delphia Taylor; and brother, Larry Taylor.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Taylor; son Anthony Taylor, Merritt Island, Fla.; daughter, Tesa (Steven) Stoughton, Rockledge, Fla.; stepdaughter, Brittany Smith, Trenton; sister, Cindy Britt, Trenton; brother, Alan Taylor, Rising Fawn, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, in the chapel with Bishop David Smith and Bishop Randy Tinker officiating.
Burial will follow in Trenton Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation 5-9 p.m. today and 1-3 p.m. Friday.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Geneva Wolfe
Geneva "Jenny" Wolfe, 76, of Chattanooga passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
She had lived most of her life in Chattanooga before moving to Dalton six years ago. She retired in 1993 from Brown Printing with over 10 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ray Wolfe; and parents, Roy and Ann Parker.
Survivors include her sister, Norma Allen, of Dalton; half sister, Doris Gay Stults, of Haleyville, Ala.; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with William Burt Allen officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the Funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
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Pauline Millican
HENAGAR -- Pauline Bates Millican, 89, died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Highlands Health & Rehab.
Funeral services was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial followed in Pleasant View Cemetery.
www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Deborah Smith
FORT PAYNE -- Deborah Renee Smith, 53, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at DeKalb Regional Hospital.
Funeral Service 2 p.m. CDT Saturday, May 1, from the funeral home chapel.
Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. CDT Friday at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Grace Wynne
BRIDGEPORT -- Grace Ann Wynne, 69, died Monday, April 26, 2010.
Visitation noon-3 p.m. Friday at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson, Ala., with graveside service following at 3 p.m. CDT at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the funeral home chapel.