HAMILTON COUNTY
Paul Alexander Sr.
Paul Alexander Sr., 91, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Haley Alexander.
He is survived by his son, Paul Alexander Jr., of Florida.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood, Tenn., with the Rev. Lonnie Eldridge officiating.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Rosie Bivens
Rosalie Guinn Bivens, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.
She was the daughter of the late Lycurgus and Della Guinn and was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. Bivens and seven siblings.
She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church for over 60 years.
Rosie was a commercial artist and had worked as a volunteer chapel organist with Erlanger Hospital and Siskin Rehabilitation Center for over 25 years. She also had assisted as a volunteer with Red Cross at Erlanger.
Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon (David) Gilley, of Chattanooga, Paulette (Edward) Sullivan, of Sugar Land, Texas; two grandchildren, Dale R. (Rochelle) DuMont, Rachel E. DuMont; and three great-grandchildren, Justus, Isaiah and Gabrielle.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Tony L. Wilson officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, 5041 Highway 153, Hixson.
Bernice Boaz
Bernice Smith Boaz, of Signal Mountain, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.
She was born Constance Bernice Smith on Jan. 5, 1924, to Annie and Charles Walter Smith in Sewanee, Tenn. Bernice was the second to youngest of 12 children. She moved with her family to Chattanooga in the 1930s and graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1942.
Bernice met Raymond Martin Boaz Sr. on a blind date on Dec. 10, 1941 and the couple celebrated that anniversary every year. They were married on Feb. 9, 1945 at Fort Oglethorpe and embarked on a 65 year long love affair that saw them settle first in East Ridge and then on Signal Mountain in 1959. Bernice was a loving and doting wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who took immense pride in her family. She was an accomplished seamstress who could easily replicate any dress that caught her eye and created numerous Easter, Christmas, Birthday, prom, May Day and party dresses that have been admired and passed down through the family. She was most proud of the hand stitched christening gown that she created for her first grandchild and that has been worn now by two generations of the Boaz family.
Bernice loved sports, particularly golf, tennis and Tennessee football. For over 50 years she and Ray spent fun weekends in Knoxville with good friends and family attending the games. Their tailgate parties were legendary!
Bernice was also an accomplished cook who without a cookbook or recipe could create amazing family dinners or the most lavish parties. When asked for her recipe for cornbread dressing she remarked "there is no recipe - it just happens". Her homemade applesauce and sweet potato casserole were favorites of her grandchildren. In fact, her sweet potato casserole has served as birthday cake on many an occasion.
Bernice is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Martin Boaz Sr. and her four children, Brenda Boaz Kelly and her husband, Tyler; Raymond Martin Boaz Jr. and his wife, Diane; Charles William Boaz; and Constance Boaz Woods and her husband, Joe. Bernice was Mom B to six remarkable grandchildren, Sharon Boaz Deaver; Elizabeth Boaz Burnette and her husband, Chad; Katherine Boaz Santola and her husband, Jason; Robert Charles Boaz; Raymond Martin Boaz III; and Daniel Link Boaz. She was also Mom B to two sweet great-grandchildren, Finley Constance Burnette and Sophia Kate Santola.
Bernice is also survived by five sisters, Abbie Morris, Minnie McCall, Elsie Daffron, Charlotte Ziegler and Corrine Bradakis along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family appreciates the great care and support shown to Bernice by Hospice of Chattanooga.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bernice's memory to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Visitation with the family will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Wann Funeral Home, 4000 Tennessee Ave., Chattanooga, 423-821-7551. Following a private burial at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Signal Crest United Methodist Church, 1005 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain, TN 37377, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m.
Thelma Chisholm
Thelma Mavis Chisholm passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. She was 90 years of age and had enjoyed good health for her entire life.
Thelma was born in Hackleburg, Ala., the oldest daughter of 13 children born to Louis and Ludie Frederick.
Thelma married Everett E. Chisholm in 1950 and from this union was born Shirley Chisholm (Craft). Everett "Gene" Chisholm preceded Thelma in death passing away in 1983.
Thelma lived most of her life in Humboldt, Tenn., where she and Everett Chisholm settled upon his retirement from the Navy.
Thelma was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, perhaps her greatest joy was watching her two grandchildren grow into fine adults, to have four children of their own. Her love for her great-grandchildren was just as strong.
Thelma was a member of First Baptist Church in Humboldt, prior to relocating with her daughter and son-in-law to Chattanooga, where they could assist in her care.
Thelma is survived by her daughter, Shirley Chisholm Craft and her husband, James "Jim" Craft; her two grandchildren, Sonia Renee Allan, and her husband, Christian Allan, Adam Michael Craft, and his wife, Dana Craft; great-grandchildren, Isabella Allan, Bowen Allan, Ava Greer Allan and Gavin Craft.
A visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Feb. 6, 2010, at Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home.
Services will be at Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
Burial to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery where Thelma will be laid to rest next to her late husband.
Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home, 731-784-1414.
James Grant Sr.
James "Jim" L. Grant Sr., 87, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
Jim was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and retired from Container Corporation with over 41 years of service. He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. Jim was a member of the Brainerd Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Meredith Grant.
James is survived by his four children, James L. (Phyllis) Grant Jr., William E. "Bill" (Cheryl) Grant, Nancy Grant (Tom) Pledger and R. Greg (Katie) Grant; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five siblings.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today at the North Chapel.
Services for Jim will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the North Chapel with the Rev. Randy Martin officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive, 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.
Shelia Harmon
Shelia Ann Davis Harmon "Miss Elwood", 54, of Ooltewah, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Ooltewah, she was employed with Dixie Labels in Ooltewah and was of the Baptist faith. She was also the daughter of the late Wayne and Jean Davis. The family would like to thank all the Doctors and their staff and the staff at Parkridge Medical Center for all their care, love and attention they've given to Shelia and her family.
Survivors include her loving husband of 27 years, Lawrence Harmon; daughter and her husband, Misty and Johnny Catchings, East Ridge and several special friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, 2333 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN, 37404-3258.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Harvill officiating.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Charles Holcombe
Charles Robert Holcombe, 65, of Tiftonia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.
Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Shad Smith officiating.
Burial will be at Lakewood Memory Gardens, West.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church Building Fund, 3204 Clio Avenue, Chattanooga 37407.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
George Howell
Attorney George Leslie Howell, formerly of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in Atlanta. He was 69.
Mr. Howell was born in Chattanooga, the eldest of three children. When he was 16, he entered Knoxville College and earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry. In 1968, he graduated cum laude from Howard University Law School. In the 1970s, the cycler and jogger was an associate for the city law firms of Moore, Alexander & Rindskopf; and Jackson, Patterson, Parks & Franklin. Recently, he had been a managing partner of Howell & Associates. He specialized in public finance, general corporate and small-business law; he also enjoyed handling uncontested adoptions, feeling great pleasure in placing children in loving homes. He was also associated with Adorno & Yoss, LLC of Atlanta.
Mr. Howell served as general counsel for organizations that included the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistant Fund; the Southern Cooperative Development Fund; National Conference of Black Mayors; Zoo Atlanta; and West End Medical Centers. He helped establish the Hammonds House Museum and the National Black Arts Festival. He served on the board of directors of the High Museum and in other roles.
In 1979, Mr. Howell joined the Paideia board of trustees; he served seven years and was chairman of the board from 2001-2006. He helped to launch a capital campaign that raised more than $25 million for the school. It was during that period he founded a school group called the Black Parent Organization, which still exists to this day.
In 1990, he wrote and self-published a book called "The Nonprofit Directors Handbook", having just completed a second edition before his death.
Survivors include a loving wife, Mtamanika Youngblood; daughters, Leslye Jones (George) and Nika Howell; siblings, Linda Howell and Nathaniel Howell; two grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in the name of George L. Howell to the Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti http://www.hashaiti.org.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 400 Auburn Ave., the Rev. Raphael G. Warnock, Pastor. Rev. Elizabeth Clement, Eulogist. The remains will lie in state from noon until the hour of service.
The family will receive friends today, Feb. 6, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Road, SW (Corner of Cascade Road near I-285) 404-349-3000 mbfh.com.
Courtesy announcement by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Lucille Mitchell
Lucille Mitchell 85, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Daisy Nieves
Daisy Margaret Nieves, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in Bogart, Ga.
Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
George Painter
George Painter, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday Feb. 5, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
TyIsha Petite
TyIsha Nicole Petite, 28, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral: today at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor T. Sykes and Willie Hammonds officiating.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.
Jerry Randles
Jerry R. Randles, 50, of East Ridge, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Tiftonia and East Ridge area, and was a member of Mt. Assembley Church of God in Rossville. Jerry had worked the past 26 years as a maintenance mechanic with Signal Plating. His passions in life were his family, his Harley Davidson Sportster, and collecting Indian artifacts.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Randles; stepmother, Mildred Randles; and stepfather, Grady Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Randles; two children, Misty Olson, of Chattanooga and Jeff Randles, of East Brainerd; two stepchildren, Gary Scoggins, of Soddy-Daisy and Jesse Scoggins, of Panama City, Fla.; 6 1/2 grandchildren, Deacon Olson, Peyton, Curtis, Zeke, Kali, and Abby Scoggins, and baby girl, Olson; mother, Eleanor Ward, of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; brother, Bill Randles, of Bryant, Ala.; two sisters, Wanda York, of Homosassa, Fla., and Lynn Koon, of Lake City, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Sean Landus officiating.
Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery in South Pittsburg, Tenn.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Virginia Reynolds
Virginia Eleanor Reynolds, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
Virginia was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area and retired from Lamp Lighter Book Store. She was a longtime member of East Lake United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wylee M. Reynolds; and a sister, Love McGill.
Virginia is survived by her three children, Jim Helton, Kathy Winters and Charles Harris; six grandchildren, John (Julia) Helton, Connie (Lou) Loeb, Ashley Helton, Chris (Marilyn) Pruitt, Kim (Brad) Flynn and Lesley Winters; 10 great-grandchildren; and her beloved sister, Katherine "Kitty" Kendrick.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the North Chapel.
Services for Virginia will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the North Chapel with the Rev. Mike Feeley officiating.
Burial will follow in National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Virginia's name to your favorite charity or church.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
James Stubblefield
James Andrew Stubblefield, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was born Sept. 22, 1935 in Franklin County, Tenn., to the late Beulah and A.J. Stubblefield Sr.
He was retired from the United States Marine Corp after 30 years of service with three tours in Vietnam. He attained the rank of Sergeant Major.
Mr. Stubblefield was a member North Red Bank Baptist Church and was an avid golfer.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Stubblefield, Leon Stubblefield and A.J. Stubblefield Jr.; and sister, Virginia Vandergriff.
Survivors include his sisters, Mamie Fisher, of Chattanooga; Christine (Don) Canale, of Soddy-Daisy; and brother, Elbert (Vera) Stubblefield, of Hixson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the North Chapel with the Rev. Roger Redmond and the Rev. Bert Jones officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Red Bank Baptist Church, 4701 McCahill Road, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Brantley Sumrall
Brantley Jerrell "Jerry" Sumrall, 64, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
Jerry was born in Jackson, Miss., to B.W. and Annie Pearl Sumrall. Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1963 and served in Vietnam. He graduated from Tennessee Temple University in 1980, then taught at several of the Christian schools in the Chattanooga area.
Jerry was a member of Lifegate Baptist Church and was an assistant pastor there for several years until his health declined.
Mr. Sumrall is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elaine Sumrall; one son, David Sumrall; and granddaughter, Kaleigh Sumrall. He also is survived by two sisters, Pat Dorton, of Phenix City, Ala. and Sherry Cooley, of Opelika, Ala.; aunt, Jenny Duke; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the North Chapel with Pastor James Dunn and Joe Nelms officiating.
Burial will be Tuesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. with Military Honors.
The family will receive friends today, Feb. 6, 2010, from 4-8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, from noon-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the building fund of Lifegate Baptist Church, 1813 Thrasher Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Tyler Thomas
Tyler Matthew Thomas, 25, of Sale Creek, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
Tyler was currently employed at Dayton Plastics and was a member of Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local #43.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George McMahan.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Ricky (Darlene) Thomas, of Sale Creek; mother, Cindy Thomas, of Harrison; paternal grandparents, T.J. and Gracie Thomas, of Sale Creek; maternal grandmother, Betty McMahan; daughter, Shelby Leeann Brown; brother, Rex (Amber) Dugger, of Dayton; sister, Missy (David) Hampton, of Sale Creek; nephews, Dakota Poe, Aiden and Brody Dugger; niece, Courtney Hampton; aunts and uncles, Tammy (Jesse) Robinson and Ronnie (Ruby) McGee; cousins, Gator Dillon and Chase McGee.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in the Legacy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Authur Thomas, the Rev. Dennis Goins and the Rev. David Sampson officiating.
Interment will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery with Anthony Brown, Lloyd Yearwood, Cody Olstrom, David Hampton, Billy Gregory, James Gregory, Eddie Macintosh and Daniel Copeland serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends all day today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy. Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24-hour obituary line 843-5055.
Darrell Tyson Sr.
Darrell Tyson Sr., 52, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at his residence.
He retired from General Motors.
Survivors: wife, Pastor Dorothy Tyson; sons, Darrell (Nicole) Tyson Jr., of Pennsylvania and Darnell (Tisha) Tyson, of Chattanooga; daughters, Elaine Tyson and Shereece (Lamont) Weiters, both of New York; stepdaughters, Shauna Wynn and Nicole (Timothy) McAfee, both of Chattanooga; father, Robert Johnson, of Augusta, GA.; several grandchildren; mother, Estelle Tyson, of New York; close friend, Bernice Johnson, of New York City, N.Y.; a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Sunday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Sharon McWhorter officiating.
Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The body will lie in state today after noon at the funeral home.
Michael Usher
Michael Usher, 55, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Addie Visher
Addie Visher, 96, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at a local healthcare facility.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors. 1724 McCallie Ave.
Ben Wilson
Ben Franklin Wilson departed this side of life on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Genie Wilson; brother, Albert and sister, Stella Wilson.
Mr. Wilson leaves to cherish his memories, one nephew, James (Rubye) Wilson; five nieces, Alice (Robert) Storey, Harriett (Michael) Thornton, Manervia and Linda Faye Wilson, of Chattanooga; and Frieda R. Harpool, of Detroit, Mich.; several great-nieces and nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews and great-great-great-nieces and nephews; a devoted caregiver, Teresa Mobley and family; devoted friends, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jackson.
Services will be held at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Robert Allen on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. at 1 p.m.
Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
TENNESSEE
Mary Colston
JASPER -- Mary Nell Phillips Colston, 75, died in a Chattanooga hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
Online condolences may be left by visiting www.rogersfuneral home.com.
Funeral services will be at Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper at 1 p.m. today with the Rev. Roger Webb officiating.
Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper.
Albert Hammons
DAYTON -- Albert Bridges Hammons, 89, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga.
He was born July 25, 1920, in Carthage, Tenn., the son of the late Edd T. Hammons and Serena Oella Matheny.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Maxine Virginia Hays; brothers, Ernest Hammons, Tim Hammons and Beecher Hammons; and sisters, Elvena Ashburn and Mary Roberson.
Mr. Hammons settled in Dayton in 1968 after retiring from the U.S. Army having served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He worked for many years as a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and was also a cattle farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dayton.
He is survived by a son, Larry Hammons, of Dayton; daughters Alberta (Mike) Fincher, of Deltona, Fla., and Janet (Tom) McCahan, of St. Petersburg, Fla. He is also survived by three grandsons, Blake Fincher, Deltona, Fla., Robert McCahan, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Jason McCahan, of Zephyrhills, Fla. Additionally he leaves behind two brothers Troy Hammons, of Crossville and L.C. Hammons, of Fayetteville; and two sisters, Edna Randolph, of Peoria, Illi., and Margaret Roberts, of Atlanta along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Hammons will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Milton Knox officiating.
Burial will follow at Rhea Memorial Gardens in Spring City.
Friends and family may call at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home today from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Larry Hammons, 534 Belle Circle, Dayton, TN 37321.
J.E. Harper
PIKEVILLE -- J.E. Harper, 70 died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.
Services Monday at 1 p.m. CST in the funeral home chapel.
Burial in Brayton Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
Visitation today 5-9 p.m. CST and Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. CST.
Robert Taylor Sr.
DAYTON -- Robert L. "Bob" Taylor, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at home.
The lifelong resident of Rhea County was of the Methodist faith, retired from school teaching after 331⁄2 years.
He was preceded in death by parents, Lee and Madge Taylor.
Survivors include wife, Phyllis Cochran Taylor, of Dayton; one daughter, Angie Pendergrass, Dayton; son, Charlie Taylor, Spring City; two grandchildren, Reese Taylor Pendergrass, Rylan Leigh Pendergrass; one niece; and two nephews.
Funeral will be 4 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald and the Rev. Paul Cagle officiating.
Interment in Buttram Cemetery.
Visitation 4 until 8 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.
GEORGIA
Edwin Baxter
RINGGOLD -- Edwin Lamar "Bud" Baxter, formerly of Ringgold, passed away in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
The family will receive friends today, Feb. 6, from 1-3 p.m. at Ringgold United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
There will be a private graveside service officiated by the Rev. John Purrington to be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the RUMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 99, Ringgold, GA 30736.
Arrangements are by the Ringgold Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.
Rebecca Butler
FLINTSTONE -- Rebecca A. Butler, 73, passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Lillie Cook
SUMMERVILLE -- Lillie Pearl Cook, 81, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.
Survivors, grandchildren, Laura (Scott) Kiger, Chip Cook; great-grandsons, Rhett Kiger, Jagger Yancey; daughter-in-law, Kim Bohannon; sister-in-law, Ophelia Brooks.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at Mason Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. today.
Denny Gray
NEW SALEM -- Denny Allen Gray, 61, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.
He was a lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain. He was a former employee of Combustion Engineering, he owned and operated Gray's Garage and Construction, enjoyed fishing and the outdoors, and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Gray; and his brother, Billy Gray.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Faye Gray; daughters and husbands, Teresa and Kenny Barrett, Cynthia and Mark Daniels; son and wife, Kenny and Amanda Gray; mother, Flo Gray; sister, and husband, Becky and Roger Vann; sister-in-law, Sue Gray, all of New Salem; eight grandchildren, Luke and Loran Daniels, Ethan and Kristin Barren, Jordan, Austin, Kaylei and Kaden Gray; nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the Trenton chapel with the Rev. Jim Hixon and Fred Bradford officiating.
Burial will follow in Hawkins Cemetery.
Visitation 2-9 p.m. today and noon-2 p.m. Sunday.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to New Salem Baptist Church Music Department.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Hazel Hudgins
ROSSVILLE -- Hazel Joann Hudgins, 75, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at her residence.
Funeral: today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Charles Anderson officiating.
Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Monty Morrison
LaFAYETTE -- Monty Dale Morrison, 43, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
Monty was preceded in death by a son, Braden Morrison; parents, Max and Muriel Morrison Sr.
Survived by his wife, Michele Morrison; daughters, Katie Beth and Sara Anne Morrison; sister and brother-in-law, Marty and Doug Hegwood; brother and sister-in-law, Max and Terri Morrison Jr., all of LaFayette, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Randy Avans.
Pallbearers are Brent Harris, Joe Simpson, David Morrison, Ben Bradford, Joe Fuller, Kevin Huff, Roger Morrison, Rich Bryant and Jack Wallace.
Interment in LaFayette Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home today from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Ronald McDonald House, 200 Central Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Merle Stewart
ROSSVILLE -- Merle Stewart, 87, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a son of the late Harry and Matilda Mitchell Stewart. Mr. Stewart had lived through-out the world and was retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. After his military career, he served as an insurance agent with National Life and Accident Insurance Co. and was a member of the American Legion Blair Post 95 in East Ridge.
Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Scott Stewart; sisters, Virginia Stewart Eaker and Mildred Stewart Brown; brothers, William F. Stewart and Albert Stewart; and nephew, Ronald Stewart.
Survivors are nephew, David Stewart Eaker, Knoxville; niece, Linda Brown Holland, Macon; stepdaughter, Mary Ann Crowe, Alpharetta, Ga.; sister-in-law Betty Templeton Stewart.
Graveside services were held Friday at National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
DeWayne Thomas
LaFAYETTE -- Curtis DeWayne Thomas, 39, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
He was born Aug. 29, 1970 in LaFayette. He was of the Pentecostal faith, worked for the LaFayette Wal-Mart for the last 10 years, served as a former Walker County Volunteer Fireman for 10 years with the Rock Spring Division.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Howard and Lola Mae Thomas; maternal grandparents, Alex and Lucille Williams; uncles, Frank Thomas, Homer Williams, and Owen Asher.
Survivors include his mother, Louise Thomas, of LaFayette; father and stepmother, Curtis and Debbie Thomas, of Chickamauga; sister, Rebecca Thomas, of Rossville; special friend, Sandy Wallin, of LaFayette; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in LaFayette City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-9 p.m. today and prior to the service Sunday.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette, Ga.
Icia Williams
ROSSVILLE -- Icia Motley Williams, 94, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church and was the former wife of the late Charles Motley. Mrs. Williams was also preceded in death by her son, Charles Jack Motley. After retiring, she moved to Florida and traveled extensively, before moving back to North Georgia.
Survivors are daughters, Lois (Hurdist) Nolen, Rossville, Joanne (Donald) Evitt, Nokomis, Fla.; grandchildren, Charles Motley, Paul Motley, Steve Motley, Jimmy Motley, Charese Veal, Hope Burns, Todd Nolen and Craig Gilbreath; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ted Verville officiating.
Interment will be in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
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Donald Estey
RAINSVILLE -- Donald Guy Estey, 86, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. CST today, Feb. 6, from Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Fort Payne with W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel in charge.
Irma Oliver
POWELL CROSSROADS -- Irma Jean Oliver, 61, formerly of Chattanooga, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
Funeral 11 a.m. Sunday, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Highland Cemetery.
www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be today, Feb. 6, from noon-8 p.m. CST Sunday, Feb. 7, from 8 -11 a.m.
Visitation will be in the chapel.
Andy Sampley
IDER -- Andy Sampley, 90, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at his residence.
Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Kathy Sampley, Ider; daughters-in-law, Bindi Sampley, Michigan, Joyce Sampley, Florida; sisters, Lois Gibson, Hollywood, Ala., Almond Sampley, Hayden, Ala.; grandchildren, Danny, Kevin, Kimberly, Christy, Tony, Clay and Colton; 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Sampley was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Sampley; sons, Dan, Mike and Joe Sampley.
He was retired from Southern Railroad and served in the US Army during WW II.
Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Milliacan and the Rev. Billy Payne officiating.
Burial to follow in Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
Rita Yates
RAINSVILLE -- Rita Jane Roden Yates, 75, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her residence.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. CST Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, from Double Springs Baptist Church,
W.T. Wilson Funeral in charge.
