HAMILTON COUNTY
Rena Blair
Rena Blair, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Geneva Bouchard
Geneva F. Bouchard, 94, a 25-year resident of Signal Mountain, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Alexian Village.
She was an active member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raoul Bouchard; parents, Robert and Flossie Floyd; sisters, Delila Sanderson and Esther Mims; brothers, Paul, Jennings and George Robert Floyd.
Survivors include her son, Paul J. Bouchard, of San Diego, Calif.; grandchildren, Jonathan, Adam, Whitney and Scott; sister, Sarah Floyd, of Florence, S.C.; nieces, Patricia and Janice.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church with Dr. Bill Dudley officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Jimmie Foster
Jimmie Lee Foster departed this life at North Fulton Hospital, in Roswell, Ga., on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
Jimmie was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. W.J Foster; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Cunningham; and son, George Satterwhite Jr. She was a 1938 graduate of Howard High School and longtime member of Greater Park City Baptist Church in Rossville.
She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Mary Alice Reed; son, Edgar Joe Reed; stepson, Robert North; grandchildren, Terry A. Reed, Tiffany Reed, Samuel Reed and Paul Montgomery; great-grandchildren, Richard L. Reed, Paul Montgomery Jr., Malik Montgomery, Mikaelsha Montgomery. Loving family in Winchester, Tenn.; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Greater Park City Baptist Church with the Rev. Hewlett officiating.
Interment: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Sybil Harmon
Sybil Beggs Harmon, 83, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
She was born in Gadsden, Ala., on Oct. 24, 1926, to the late Gaston R. and Naomi Roebuck Beggs. Sybil came to Chattanooga in 1952, when she married Wayne Hoskins and was a former employee with American National Bank. In 1972 she married Gene Harmon and worked with him at Riverview Pharmacy until her retirement in 1994. Sybil was a member of Berean Baptist Church.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by both her husbands, a brother, Harold Beggs; and a sister, Wilma Myrick.
She is survived by her two daughters, Janet and Joan Hoskins; stepdaughters, Janie Basham and Geney Watson; stepsons, Gary and Burke Harmon; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Cecil Beggs; a sister, Lucille McCormick; brothers-in-law, Thomas Harmon and Ed Hoskins; sisters-in-law, Louise Harmon and Annette Hall; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Steven Dowlen, Dr. Michael Stipanov, Dr. Brain Kalla and Dr. John Gwin for their years of compassionate care. Also the staff of Memorial Hospital 5th floor, Life Care Center of Red Bank and Kindred Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the North Chapel.
Services for Sybil will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the North Chapel with the Rev. Glen Huguenin officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sybil’s name to Berean Baptist Church, 441 Berean Lane, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.
Complete arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Guy Kincaid
Guy Kincaid, 75 of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Nashville.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors. 1724 McCallie Ave.
Thomas Maddox
Thomas Maddox, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Dorothy Maddux
Dorothy M. Maddux, 101, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.
Dorothy was born on Aug. 16, 1908 in Dayton, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Ross R. Maddux; and her infant son, Conard Ross Maddux.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte M. Frost; son-in-law, Jack L. Frost; grandson, Steven L. Frost (Lisa); granddaughter, Susan F. Bishop (Mike); great-granddaughter, Amy F. Haddock (John); great-grandsons, Jonathan D. Frost (Lindsey), David M. Bishop, William J. Bishop, Benjamin R. Bishop; great-great-grandchildren, Charlotte Ann Haddock, Eli Haddock, Laney Frost and Sally Frost.
Dorothy was the oldest living member of White Oak Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. She was a faithful member serving her church and community until her declining health prevented her from doing so.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at White Oak Baptist Church with Dr. John Franklin and Dr. Tony Wilson officiating.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from noon until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to White Oak Baptist church, 310 Memorial Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Please share your thoughts and memories on line at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Ricky McEwen
Charles R. “Ricky” McEwen, 56, of Sale Creek, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at his home.
He was born Dec. 3, 1953, the son of the late Patsy McEwen, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie McEwen.
Ricky is survived by his father, Ronald McEwen; sister, Deena Alvey; brother, Warren McEwen; niece, Jennifer McEwen; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Coleman Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Runyan officiating.
Family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr., Chattanooga, TN. 37416.
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.
Don Rogers
Don Madison Rogers, 50, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at his home.
He was a graduate of Hixson High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Rogers.
He is survived by his daughters, Beth Rogers, Beverly Rogers; mother, Carole Rogers; sister, Susan O’Haver; nephew, Eli O’Haver, all of Hixson.
Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Darreyl Duggar officiating.
Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Middle Valley.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Michael Usher Sr.
Michael Wayne Usher Sr., 55, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a graduate of Brainerd High School, class of 1972, and Chattanooga State. He was a member of Thankful Baptist Church and served as private in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed with 1st Tennessee Bank, TVA, and the local Post Office. He was a dedicated employee of Memorial Hospital as a clinical engineer until the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by mother, Betty Jean Usher.
He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife, Bernice F. Usher; sons, Michael Usher II, Martrell (Nakita) Usher, and Marcus Hayes; daughter, Lakeydra Usher Teague; 10 loving grandchildren, all of Chattanooga; father, William Usher Sr.; sisters, Lillian (Edward) U. Jones, Karen (Donnie) U. Phillips; brother, William Usher; two stepsisters, Theresa (Roscoe) Tucker, Toni (Reginald) White, South Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at Thankful Baptist Church with Elder Terrance Wright officiating; the body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
TENNESSEE
Betty Crisp
ATHENS — Betty Sue Davis Crisp, 79, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Funeral service 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel.
Burial 10 a.m. Thursday in Piney Grove Cemetery.
Visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Billy Bob Dannel
SPRING CITY — Billy Bob Dannel, 71, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at Rhea Medical Center.
Born in Grandview, Tenn., he was the son of the late Jesse Floyd and Elizabeth Kemmer Dannel. Billy Bob was a graduate of Spring City High School, Class of 1956 and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed farmer and had worked for several years at SSM Industries as well as TVA. Billy Bob was a member of the Farm Bureau and N.R.A. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Billy Bob was of the Baptist faith.
Billy Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Mathis Dannel; and sisters, Jo Lee Cadle and Mary Sue McDade.
Survivors include his sons, Eddie Bob (Lorie) Dannel and Teddy M. Dannel, both of Grandview; grandchildren, Willie, Justin, Taylor and Blake Dannel and Bethaney James; and great-grandchildren, Kane, Kendall, Keely and Riley Dannel.
A graveside service with military honors will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Sulphur Cemetery with the Rev. Hyle Waldo officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vaughn Funeral Home.
Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Ellis
ETOWAH — Gary Ray Ellis, 65, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.
A native of Bradley County and resident of McMinn County for the past 18 years, he was a son of the late Asbury Lawerance and Emaline Fannie Hicks Ellis.
He worked at W.H. Camp Co. in Chattanooga as general manager for 26 years, and retired from there. He then founded Ray Hal Co. in Etowah where he recently retired. He enjoyed farming, collecting cars, spending time with the Amish, and most of all, his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Ellis, of Etowah; one son, Phillip Ellis, of Cleveland; one stepson and spouse, Scott and Joy Buckner, of Etowah; one stepdaughter and spouse, Teresa and Vince Williams, of Etowah; two grandchildren, Harley and Ryder Williams, of Etowah; two sisters, Edith Bullard and Rene Cardin, both of Cleveland; and four brothers, Tom, Frank and Albert Ellis, all of Cleveland, and Alvin Ellis, of Etowah.
Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. today, Feb. 9, 2010, in the South Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Best officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today prior to the service.
Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday and proceed to Shady Grove Cemetery for the 11 a.m. committal service.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.
William Evans
CLEVELAND — William Oscar Evans, 54, passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in a Rhea County Nursing Facility.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at noon in Shiloh Cemetery, Decatur, Tenn.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home Decatur Chapel of Decatur. 423-334-3661.
Charles Hoback
JASPER — Charles Donald Hoback, loving husband, beloved father, grandfather and cherished great-grandfather, passed away at his home Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, after a long and brave battle.
He was born Nov. 8, 1915 and was the son of the late Earl Hoback and Elizabeth Tate Hoback. He was employed for 25 years at the TNT Plant in Cleveland. During this time he also owned a trucking business.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Ruth Hoback; daughter Myrna Wright and son-in-law, Bob Wright, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; son, David Hoback and daughter-in-law, Wilma Hoback, of Jasper; grandchildren, include Paul and wife, Dana Hoback, Kelley and husband, Kenny Ammon, Cynthia and husband, Mike, Powers; great-grandchildren, Ben Ammon, Payton and Presley Powers, Grayson, Nicholas and Nathan Hoback.
Thoughts and memories will be shared with the family at Tate Funeral home today, Feb. 9, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. CST.
There will be a private graveside service for the family on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens with Rev. David Clay officiating.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500. www.tatefh.com.
Margaret Lewis
CLEVELAND — Margaret Annaline Lewis, 84, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at Skyridge Medical Center, Cleveland.
Service is 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in the South Chapel with burial following at New Zion Cemetery.
Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah.
Phillip Ownbey
CLEVELAND — Phillip Lee Ownbey, 80, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen McArthur and Robert L. Ownbey.
He was a World War II veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 42 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Lawson Ownbey; one son, Phillip Michael Ownbey and his wife, Paulette Sharp Ownbey; one daughter, Gincy Ownbey May and her husband, William R. May, DDS; four grandsons; one granddaughter; 1 great-grandson; two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb, 10, 2010, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
His family well receive friends 5-8 p.m. today, Feb. 9, 2010, at the funeral home.
The family requests donations be made to the First Baptist Church building fund.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Ownbey family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.
Kim Roberts
CLARKSVILLE — Kim Edward Roberts, 70, formerly of Ten Mile, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ten Mile Holiness Church.
Burial in Roberts Cemetery.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
GEORGIA
Daren Blevins
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN — Daren Richard Blevins, 44, passed away at his home on Lookout Mountain, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wiley and Elvie Blevins, of Lookout Mountain, Ga. and Richard and Hazel Donahue, of Trenton, N.J.
Daren was a true Southern Rebel Redneck living life the way he wanted. He never met a stranger that didn’t soon become his friend and he was always helping people out in one way or another. He was the type of person that would give you the shirt off his back and his last dime if you asked, Never expecting anything in return.
He is survived by his parents, Leldon and Valerie Blevins of Lookout Mountain; sister, Karen and Jay White of Bryant, Ala.; and brother, Mike and Renee Blevins, of Lookout Mountain; nephew, Jake White, of Bryant, Ala.; nieces, Brianna and Brittany Blevins of Lookout Mountain; our adopted brother, David “Coop” Cooper, of Trenton, Ga.; and his beloved dog Harley.
Our family would like to thank all of the many many people that was there with love, food and comfort. In the end Daren died with his family surrounding him and knowing the peace of God. We will miss you very very much, but we are content to know that you are no longer suffering. Until we meet again Daren, Rest in God’s Love.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Bradford officiating.
Interment will be in Ascalon Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 3:30 until 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Sara Crawford
LaFAYETTE — Sara Elizabeth Crawford, 74, passed away in Hampton, Va., on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
A resident of LaFayette, she had been living in Hampton with her daughter since November.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther F. and Velma Morrison; brothers, Kenneth, Glen “Buck”, Donald, and Sonny Morrison; and sister, Rebecca Jean Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Makalla D. Routten and her husband, Michael, of Hampton; brother, Alvin Morrison, of Erin, Tenn.; grandchildren, Michael Clay Routten and Kaitlyn M. Routten, both of Hampton; and special niece and nephew, Kellie Maples and Michael Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
The family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Dixie Hobgood
CALHOUN — Dixie Wright Hobgood, 91, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at her residence.
Dixie was born Feb. 8, 1918 in Fulton County, daughter of the late Robert L. Wright and Ruth Nance Wright. Also, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Hobgood, Sept. 26, 1991; and two brothers, Robert and Jack Wright. She lived most of her life in Gordon County; had served as an officer in the family business, C. and H. Bedspread Co.. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Dixie is survived by her son, Frank Hobgood Jr. and his wife, Ida of Anderson, S.C.; one daughter, Jill Smith and her husband, Jerry, of Calhoun; one sister, Betty Wright Cahoon and her husband, Winn, of Smyrna; six grandchildren, Kahle Smith and his wife, Aiko, F.M. “Chip” Hobgood III, Stacie Jacobs, Kristin Spoon, Ashley Sharp, Holly Brickman; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 9, at the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Minister Jule Medders and Dr. Bert Vaughn officiating. Bjorn Spoon and India Galyean will have charge of music.
Burial will be in Fain Cemetery.
The family also will receive friends at the family residence today after the graveside.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com.
Thomas Funeral Home has charge of arrangements for the services of Dixie Wright Hobgood.
Sibyl Jackson
ROSSVILLE — Sibyl Mae Jackson, 92, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. She was born to Earl and Myrtie Todd on June 25, 1917.
She had been one of God’s children for 66 years. Mrs. Sibyl cherished her family and many friends, working in her flower garden, and reading her tattered bible. She was an active member of Shields Baptist Church in Chickamauga.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 48 years, J.R. Jackson; son, Guy D. Jackson; two grandsons; one granddaughter; two brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Charlotte Jackson, of Rising Fawn, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Marion Stanley, of Townsend, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dade Health and Rehab Employees for taking such loving care of our mother and granny.
There will be a Funeral service to celebrate her home going on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Bill Proctor and the Rev. Roy Gross officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory, Gardens, South, with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 6-9 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory,
Sonny Jones
RINGGOLD — Otis “Sonny” Jones, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at NHC Health care.
He was a retiree of U.S. Pipe and Foundry.
Survivors are his wife, Judy Jones; sons, James (Anita) Jones, Tunnel Hill, Ga., Bobby Jones, Dalton, Ga.; grandchildren, Brandy Deford, Ringgold, Nicholas Jones, Hixson, Derek Jones, Dalton, Victoria Jones, Greenville, S.C., Ethan Jones, Dalton; two great-grandchildren, Zoey Deford and Jaden Deford; three nephews; one niece; several great-nieces and nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Udell Addison of Columbus, Ga., officiating.
Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway. Rossville.
Brenda McFalls
TRENTON — Brenda McFalls, 56, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EST today in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Case officiating.
Interment will be in New Home Cemetery.
Janie Meers
CANTON — Janie Mae Meers, 72, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at her residence.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Russell Swafford officiating.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Paul Overcast
RINGGOLD — Paul Edward Overcast passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
Born in northwest Tennessee, he was a lifelong supporter of all things “orange.” He served in the U.S. Navy and later graduated from the College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the University of Houston with an advanced degree in Industrial Engineering.
Mr. Overcast was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Christine Love Overcast.
Survivors are his two daughters, Jane (William) Salter, Wellington, Fla., Nancy (Ivan) Yanasak, Alpharetta, Ga.; and his dearest granddaughter, Nadia Karoline Yanasak.
Memorial and services will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
James Porter Jr.
MENLO — James Clard Porter Jr., 76, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. today, Feb. 9, 2010 at Mt. Olive Cemetery on Lookout Mountain.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joyce Scoggins
ROSSVILLE — Joyce R. Malone Scoggins, 79, of Cumberland, Ind., passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
She was born April 23, 1930 in Rossville to the late Paul L. and Ella Mae Barnett Malone.
Joyce graduated from Rossville High School in 1947. In the 1960s she was involved with community theater in Greensboro, N.C., starring in the play “The Women”. She married Jack M. Scoggins, and was employed with RCA for 12 years. She was a member of the Cumberland Town Board for four years, Franklin Road Church of Christ, the Greenfield Community Choir. While living in Richmond, Va., she worked for the Baptist Foreign Missions Board. She was an extensive traveler, and her husband, children, and grandchildren, were the joy of her life.
Joyce is survived by her loving daughters, Suzanne E. McCarty (David), and Libby L. Belcher (James); grandchildren, Lauren and Sean McCarty, Nicholas J. and Thomas R. Belcher.
Her loving husband, Jack M. Scoggins, and brother, Garnett Malone, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation Indiana Chapter and/or the American Lung Association.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 833 Chickamanga Ave., Rossville, GA 30741.
Dr. Homer Smith
ROSSVILLE — Dr. Homer Smith, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
A native of Bristol, Tenn., he had been a longtime resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas where he had pastored and founded several Baptist churches including Immanuel Baptist, North Georgia Baptist Tabernacle, and Tri-County Baptist Temple.
Dr. Smith was founder and executive director of Word for the World Baptist Ministries which serves over 55 missionary families in over 23 countries around the world. He had preached in over 40 different countries throughout his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving over 20 years serving in World War II and the Korean War.
Survivors are wife, Elena Sera Smith; daughter, Cyndie (Rudy) Stembridge, Rossville, Marianne (Ron) Mucci, Flat Rock, Mich., Susan (Ted) Miller, Cleveland, Tenn., Megan (Billy) Levise, South Lyon, Mich.; son, Greg Smith, Hawaii; sister, Betty Gail Anderson, Bristol; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one nephew.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church, Chickamauga, Ga., with Pastor Chris Staub, Pastor Mike Keenan, Pastor Mike Collingwood, Pastor Charlie Andrews, Pastor Rick Ball and Rudy Stembridge officiating.
Entombment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with full military honors.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. today and 11-1 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Syble Tapp
ROSSVILLE — Syble Earwood Stansell Tapp, 84, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Otis Stansell; and second husband, Bill Tapp; sister, Mae Kelley.
Survived by a niece and her husband, Billie and James Precise, of Rossville; caregivers Kelly Hinkle and Deborah Morton.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel today at 1 p.m.
Service conducted by Dr. Warren Moorhead.
In lieu of flowers make contribution to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Interment in LaFayette Cemetery.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
ALABAMA
Eva Brazier
MENTONE — Eva A Brazier, 62, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
Survivors include daughter, Maxie Alyne Brazier.
Visitation: Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CST Burt Funeral Home, Valley Head.
Funeral: Thursday at 1 p.m. CST at Burt Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Head.
Burial: Union Cemetery, Woodville, Ala.
William Guinn
STEVENSON — William Leonard Guinn, 85, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at his home.
The graveside service will be today at 2 p.m. CST at Longacre Cemetery, Stevenson.
Visitation 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST at Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson. The procession to the cemetery will leave at 1:30 p.m.
Euthema Tucker
GROVE OAK — Euthema Tucker, 93, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. CST from Prospect Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be today, Feb. 9, from 4-8 p.m. CST and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. CST.
