HAMILTON COUNTY
Edward Baxter Jr.
Edward L. Baxter Jr. died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Chattanooga, of heart failure.
He was born Aug. 15, 1961, in Dennison, Ohio. He was an avid fan of Star Trek, astronomy and especially music. Edward always enjoyed getting together with friends and playing guitar. He married Martha Page Baxter on April 22, 2002 and was preceded in death by his parents, Edward L. Baxter Sr. and Lois Ridgeway Baxter; and a brother, Ernest L. Baxter.
He is survived by a son, Adrian Baxter, of Dalton, Ga.; daughter, Jessica Baxter, of Burgettstown, Pa.; two step-children, Nicole and Aaron Ledwell; and three grand-children, all of Chattanooga; brother, Bryan Baxter, of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Lori Baxter-Balmer, of South Bend, Ind.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be sent to www-lane-southcrestchapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, please send cards or donations to: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Attn: Memorial Fund for Edward L. Baxter, 987 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108.
Adeline Church
Adeline Church, 99, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at a local healthcare facility.
Personal and Professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors 1724 McCallie Ave.
Billy Hall
Billy Hall, 56, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in a local health facility.
He was preceded in death by parents, Virginia Hall Stinson and Samuel Dutch Hall; stepfather, James Stinson; sisters, Shirley Williams Jones and Chestina Marsh; brothers, Michael Marsh and David Stoudmire.
Survivors include daughters, Kimberly (Malik) Key, of Atlanta and Kendra Hall, of Douglasville, Ga.; nephew, Anthony Hall, of Jacksonville, Fla.; mother, Mary Jewell Marsh; sisters, Mary Love and Victoria Moore; brothers, Rickey and Kennedy Marsh, Robert Stoudmire.
Memorial service will be Saturday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. at Pure Holiness 418 N. Holly St., with Bishop AD Ringer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please forward cards and contributions to family.
Arrangements by Prestige Funeral Service, 697-1936.
Ralph Hammonds
Ralph Hammonds, 92, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord (II Corinthians 5:6-8) on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in a local hospital.
He gave his life to the Lord at an early age. He was a WWII Army veteran. He was a faithful member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board for many years. He retired from Lockheed Co.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Lionel, Spencer and Clarence Hammonds; and mother, Cora Hammonds.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy Hammonds; sons, Alphonza (Tanya) Hammonds, Rodney Hammonds, Ronnie Hudgins, Leon Hudgins, Curtis Hammonds, all of Chattanooga, Kenney Hudgins, of Atlanta, Corey Hammonds, of New Orleans, La., Darryl (Kim) Hammonds, Emory Hammonds and Timothy Hammonds, all of Memphis; daughters, Dorothea (Earl) Wheathersby, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Carmen Hudgins and Jackie (Kenneth) Phillips, both of Chattanooga; daughters-in-law, Cheryl Hammonds, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Brenda Hammonds, of Chattanooga; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with Pastor Ternae Jordan officiating.
The body will lie in state today after 12:30 a.m. Taylor Funeral Home.
Burial: Monday at 11 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery. (Psalm 116:15)
James Helms
James Franklin Helms, 72, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.
He was the son of the late William and Mamie Helms and was preceded in death by his brother, William Franklin "Bud" Helms; and sister, Sarah Curley.
He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Ooltewah Masonic Lodge 741 F&AM and the Alhambra Shrine. He was a driver for the Alhambra Shrine Transportation which transports children to and from the hospital. He was awarded the 75,000 mile pin for his transportation services to help the children.
James retired as a sales representative for Rudel Machinery located in Charlotte, N.C.
He was the owner and operator of Helms Gunsmith Shop and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Julie Helms, daughter, Catherine (Don) Dawson, of Ooltewah; four grandchildren, Ashley (Adam) Cooley, Melissa (Nathan) Carter, Lindsay (Alan) Smith, Scott Dawson; great-grandson, Gavin Cooley; three sisters, Mary Alice Wingo, of Lithia Springs, Ga., Hazel Virginia Gaylor, of Fayetteville, Ga., Marion Stanton, McDonough, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony DeYoung officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted at the service.
Interment will follow in Ooltewah Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Life Care Center of Collegedale staff for their excellent care.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Columbus Keel
Columbus Keel 84, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Kindred Hospital.
Mr. Keel was retired from Harriman Manufacturing.
Survivors include wife of 67 years, Doris Little Keel; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth C. (Sherry) Keel; daughter, Irma V. Griffey, all of Chattanooga; brothers, C.B. Keel, Tiftonia, Samuel Keel, Ringgold, Newell Keel, Chattanooga; sister, Ruby Keel, Chattanooga; grandchildren, MSGT Gary L. Griffey II, USMC (Kiyomi), Erik Griffey, Ryan (Kari) Keel, Wesley (Julie) Keel; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, Ider, Ala., with Elder Doyle Kilgore officiating.
Burial to follow in Fuller Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. CST today.
Linda Landmon
Linda Jean Landmon, 56, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
She was a 1972 Riverside graduate. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Leonia Landmon Sr.; one sister; and two brothers.
Survivors: son, Cleophus (Shwanna) Heard; daughter, Tamika Vinson; grandchildren, Dewonna, Dewon, Demarcus, Cleesha, Cle'asja Heard, Crystal Clark and Mavin Davis; two great-grandchildren, all of Chattanooga; brothers, Edward (Brenda) Suttles, of Chattanooga and Lebron (Nadine) Gladden, of Louisville, Ky.; sisters, Alberta Gilbert, Shirley (David) Queen, Jacqueline Hughes, Jennifer L. Pittman, all of Chattanooga, Anita Voltaire, of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and Vivian Reid, of Huntsville, Ala.; uncle, Edward (Bertha) Gladden, of Chattanooga; aunts, Almeta Jackson, Marlene Gladden, both of Chattanooga and Mary Jones, of Rock Island, Ill.; devoted niece, Sabrina Patton; devoted cousin, Karen Tazewell; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Saturday at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.
Visitation: Today from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Herbert Lazenby
Herbert Lazenby, 58, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at a local hospital.
He was born Oct. 2, 1951 in Chattanooga. He was a graduate of Howard High School class of 1969. He was formerly employed at Erlanger Hospital in the housekeeping department for many years and was also employed at Chattanooga General Services and Thomas Cleaning Services.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father, Warren Lazenby Sr. and mother, Carrie "Grace" Lazenby; brother, Warren Lazenby Jr.; and sister, Harriet Rodgers.
Survivors include his loving sons, Derrick Lazenby and Kevin Lazenby, both of Atlanta; and daughter, Jacquelyn "Fatts" Dixon; brothers, Thomas Lazenby, Hubert Lazenby, Ulysses Lazenby; and sister, Willie Ruth Gamble, all of Chattanooga; a special friend, Gina Glover; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and many, many friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Greater Faith Temple Church with the Rev. Nathaniel Carter officiating.
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.
Gregory Marbury
Gregory Marbury, 52, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Maxine McCollum
Maxine "Mackie" Tulloss McCollum, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.
She was a native of Dayton, Tenn. She attended Olivet Baptist Church. She was a member of Howard Class of 1967.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Rogers Tulloss; father, Jerome "Jesse" Tulloss; sister, Patricia "Pat" Tulloss and Carolyn Ruth Wilkerson; and grandson, Michael T. McCollum.
Survivors include three children, Jeanette (Anthony) McCollum, Tyrone McCollum, Janice McCollum, all of Chattanooga; sisters, Jessie (William) Brown, Chattanooga, Dr. Jeanelle Norman, Decatur, Ill., Carolyn (Malachi) Johnson, Atlanta, Alice (Johnny) Caldwell, Chattanooga, Daine Tulloss, Chattanooga, Marshall (Danny) Jones, Atlanta; grandchildren, Anthony D., Tyrone III, Janice, TyrennaMaxine, Tyrell McCollum, all of Chattanooga, Artisha N. and Kanesha N. Hollins, both of Atlanta; three great-grandchildren; devoted friends, Sharon R. Sanford, Evangelist George E. Woodruff Jr. and Alexander Boynton; devoted niece, Madolyn (Anthony) Dennis; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Standifer Place Respiratory Unit D-Wing.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at the Trammell's Chapel with Evangelist George E. Woodruff Jr. officiating.
Burial will be at Highland Cemetery.
Public viewing after noon today, Jan. 29, 2010, at Trammell's chapel.
Funeral arrangements by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home, Trammell's Chapel.
Doris Morgan
Doris June Morgan, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Morgan; her daughter, Elaine Sanders; and a great-granddaughter, Holly Michelle; two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her children, Kenny and Joyce Whiteley, of Green Forest, Ark., Marylyn and Mark Wood and Helen and John Vandergriff, all of Berryville, Ark., Sherry and Sammy Flerl, of Soddy-Daisy; son-in-law, Bill Sanders, of Springdale, Ark.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Pittman, Gladys Winder, both of Chattanooga; and one brother, Gene Scoggins, of Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
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.
Tyisha Petite
Tyisha Nicole Petite, 28, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
William Phillippi
William James Phillippi, 73, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at a local health care facility.
He was born in Rockford, Ill, to the late Oliver Michael and Hilda Paulsen Phillippi.
William and his family resided in Appleton, Wis., for seven years and then moved to New Jersey for the next 25 years.
Mr. Phillippi was an engineer with ARRADCOM with over 10 years of service. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Phillippi; and a foster grandchild, Hakeem Stuckey. He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.
Surviving relatives; wife of 49 years, Mary "Jeri" Phillippi; sons, James Brook, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, David Phillippi, of Rockaway, N.J. Daughters, Mary Blanton, of Alpharetta, Ga. Elizabeth Dennis, of Peachtree City, Ga. Sister, Beverly Zimmer, of Appleton, Wis. Grandchildren, Daniel Dennis, Amanda Dennis, Cynthia Phillippi, Michelle Phillippi; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Father Gilbert Diaz, officiating.
The interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to St. Stephen Catholic Church, 7111 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
The family will receive friends Saturday 10 until 11 a.m. at the church.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Georgie Swanner
Georgie Lee Swanner, 82, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Swanner; parents, George and Ada Sutherland.
She is survived by her sisters, Velma Mae Skiles, Thelma Ruth Sutherland, Hannah Hensley and Betty Johnson; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Elmer Welch.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. EST Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mark Harwood officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Howard Walker Cemetery in Bledsoe County.
Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. EST today at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Steve Taylor
Steve Taylor, 59, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Steve was a very loving and faithful husband, father and friend. His trustworthiness and sense of humor were some of his greatest attributes. He served as a coach in various sports and also as a mentor to his three sons. Some of his interests were photography, video editing and fishing which mostly centered on his family.
Steve was a member of the First Baptist Church Soddy-Daisy where he was very active. In 1974 he earned his Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. For the past 35 years, he worked as a Civil Engineer for TVA. While at TVA he also served as a representative for the United Way.
His father, John Fred Taylor, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dottie Taylor; three sons, Cory Taylor, Andrew Taylor, Sam Taylor; mother, Clara Nell Taylor; brother, John (Louise) Taylor; niece, Stephanie (Robbie) Mitchum and a great-niece and nephew, Taylor and Maddie Mitchum.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at First Baptist Church Soddy-Daisy with Bill Shadwick officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is 2 to 9 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to: The American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 or by calling 1-800-227-2345.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Barbara Trotter
Barbara J. Trotter, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at a local healthcare facility.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors. 1724 McCallie Ave.
Darrell Tyson
Darrell Tyson, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Brian White
Brian Jay White, 44, of Ooltewah, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010.
Mr. White was born in Mehoopany, Pa., and was a son of the late William White. He was a veteran serving in VietNam and a member of the Owl Town Writers. He was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church and a former employee of Publix.
Survivors include his wife, Kim White; mother, Joan White, both of Ooltewah; brother, William (Patty) White, Erie, Pa.; sister, Kim Gautier, Monroe, Ga.; five nieces and a nephew, Emily, Carrie, Arianne, Casey, Sandrine, Leah and Cedric.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Resurrection Lutheran Church with Pastor Pauline Pezzino officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brian White Memorial Fund in care of Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4309 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
TENNESSEE
Dorothea Berry
TRACY CITY -- Dorotha "Dot" Berry, 87, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, in Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga.
Survivors: children, Brenda (Ricky) Harrison, Monteagle, Darlene (Many) Shope, Ringgold, Ga., Johnnie (Mike) Manley, Tracy City; 11 grandchildren: 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Worley, Tracy City; sisters, Annie Sue Tipton and Lucille Shrum, both of Tracy City; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 2 p.m. CST Saturday in the funeral home chapel.
Burial: Plainview Cemetery.
Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. CST today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn.
Velma Coppinger
WHITWELL -- Velma L. Coppinger, 90, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Velma was a member of Whitwell Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Coppinger; daughter, Nancy Perry; son, Kenneth Coppinger; parents, Isaac and Winnie Ross; infant siblings, Benny, Evelyn Ross; brother, James Ross; sister, Gladys Tate; granddaughter, Donna Newman.
Left to cherish her memories are daughters, Brenda (Ronnie) French, of Whitwell, Pat (Ray) Campbell, of McMinnville; sisters, Essie (Essel) Kilgore, Joan (Bud) Sanders, of Gruetli-Laager, Eleanor (Thurman) Magourik, of Red Bank; brothers, Charles (Sue) Ross, of Whitwell, George (Betty) Ross, of Knoxville; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends 12-9 p.m. CST today, Jan. 29.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. CST Saturday, Jan. 30, in the funeral home chapel with Brother Doug Sims officiating.
Interment to follow at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, 423-658-7777.
Dusty Jones
GRUETLI-LAAGER -- Dusty L. Jones, 28, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Gracie Layne Jones; daughter, Sydney Jones; son, Brady Jones; stepson, Avery Jones; parents, William and Beverly Jones; brother, Chip Jones; sister, Kacie Jones; grandparents, Clayton and Beverly Jones, Bill and Daphine Meadows; aunts, Sherry (Mike) Johnson, Darlene (Estill) Knight; uncles, Gerald (Amanda) Jones, Billy (Brenda) Meadows; niece, Amber Jones; nephews, Logan and Conner Jones; close friend, Chris Nunley.
Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. CST Sunday at Coalmont Cemetery with Minister Clayton Jones officiating.
Visitation after 5 until 10 p.m. CST Saturday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
Bernice Kirby
SPENCER -- Bernice Campbell Kirby, 61, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Services will be at today 10 a.m. CST in funeral home chapel.
Burial Bolin Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
GEORGIA
Mark Braddy
LYERLY -- Mark Steve Braddy, 60, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Survivors, brothers, David Braddy, Larry Braddy; caregivers, Gail Dotson, Jeff and Laura Dotson, special friend, Jimmy Kidd.
Funeral is 11 a.m. today, Jan. 29, 2010, at Living Waters Ministries.
Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. today at the church.
Mason Funeral Home is directing.
Lilla Dempsey
SUMMERVILLE -- Lilla Ree Dempsey, 73, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Survivors, husband, the Rev. Billy Dempsey; children, Anne (Todd) Thomas, Greg Dempsey; two grandchildren; sister, Fay Pettus; brother-in-law, Walter Phillips; sister-in-law, Brenda Zaner.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Mason Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. today.
Charles Giddens
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- Charles Bryan Giddens, 85, died at home on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 21, 1924, in Scottsboro, Ala., to the late Herbert Bryan Giddens and Pearl Lindsey Giddens. He graduated from Jackson County High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from the Railroad Association where he was chief office manager in the Washington, D.C. area.
He is survived by two sisters, Edith Tribble, of Clarksville, Tenn.. and Ann Giddens, of Scottsboro, Ala.; four brothers, Jack B. Giddens, of Scottsboro, Ala., Elmo L. Giddens, Gary F. Giddens and James L. Giddens, all from Lookout Mountain, Ga.
Services will be at Wann Funeral Home today, Jan. 29, 2010, with visitation beginning at 1 to 2 p.m. (EST) and funeral services following immediately at Wann Funeral Home chapel.
Interment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery in St. Elmo.
Glenda Helton
CHICKAMAUGA -- Glenda Faye Morrison Helton passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Online register book will be at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements to be announced by Wilson Funeral Homes, J.Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Ivan Mayo
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Ivan V. Mayo, 86, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a longtime resident of North Georgia and a member of Chickamauga Church of Christ. Mr. Mayo was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps, where he was a recipient of several honors including a Purple Heart. He was retired from Sathers Candy Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lena Mayo; wife, Georgia Ruth Duke Mayo; son, Aaron "Bo" Parker Jr.; four brothers; one sister; a great-grandson; and a great-great-granddaughter.
Survivors are daughters, Judy (C.L.) Parker Clonts, Soberton, Ga., Mary "Sam" Parker Kinder, Fort Oglethorpe; brothers, Buddy Mayo, Dalton, Ga., Ronnie Mayo, Cleveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Minister David Wade officiating.
Interment will be 11:30 a.m. Monday in National Cemetery with full military honors.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
William Morton Sr.
FORT OGLETHORPE -- William A. "Aut" Morton Sr., 89, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Funeral services will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Frances Rand
ATLANTA -Frances Henry Rand died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
She was born in Ringgold, Ga., Sept. 23, 1934. She graduated high school in LaFayette, Ga., received her college degree from LaGrange College and her masters degree from Florida State University. She was retired from the Dept. of Family & Children's Services of the state of Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Williams Henry and Samuel Price Henry; and her husband, Daniel Curtiss Rand Jr.
She is survived by a sister, Sammie Leach (Billy S.); brother, Scott Henry (Mary Ann); several cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.
She was a member of The Cathredal of St. Phillip, Atlanta.
Memorials can be made to the M.S. Society or the church or charity of your choice.
A celebration of her life will follow at a later date.
Debbie Schlote
ROSSVILLE -- Debbie Douglas Schlote, 51, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.
She had lived most of her life in the North Georgia area, but had also lived in San Diego, Calif., from 1985 to 1991. She had graduated from Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School in 1976 and was previously employed as an Accounts Analyst in the Insurance Industry for many years. She also enjoyed genealogy and working with computers.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Ewen Douglas; and brother, Richard Glenn Douglas.
Survivors include her husband of more than 25 years, Michael Schlote; mother, Doris Douglas, both of Rossville; four sons, Jeremiah Douglas, of Rossville, Patrick Schlote of Kennesaw, Ga., and James Schlote and Alan Schlote, both of Seattle, Wash.; brother, Roy Allan Douglas, of Rossville; three sisters, Gwendolynn Douglas Hester, of East Ridge, Tina Marie Douglas and Theresa Ann Douglas Driver, both of Rossville; two nephews and one niece.
Friends and family are invited to a Memorial service to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, in Calvary Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with a Memorial Celebration to follow at the O'Charley's Restaurant, 2340 Shallowford Village Drive, Chattanooga, 423-892-3343 at 2 p.m.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jerry Smith
TRION -- Jerry Michael Smith, 57, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Survivors: mother, Lillie Smith; sisters, Margene Reynolds, Faye White, Regina Rape, Deborah Baxter, Melanie Sparks; brothers, Bobby, Sammy, and Rick Smith.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Mason Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 until 10 a.m. Saturday.
Joseph Smith Jr
LaFAYETTE -- Joseph H. Smith Jr., 84, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Smith was a graduate of the 1943 class of Central High School and was a varsity member of the state basketball champions that year. A U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, Mr. Smith was a retired electrician and a lifelong member of I.B.E.W. Local 175.
He was of the Methodist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Smith; parents, Joseph H. Smith Sr. and Tennie Lee Mathis Smith; son, William Lee "Bill" Smith; and, son-in-law, Johnny L. Stephens.
Survivors include his son, Charles S. Smith ,of LaFayette, Ga.; daughter, Theresa Ann Stephens, Madisonville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kathryn Stephens Ingram and John David Stephens; great-grandson, Johnny Ingram.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Studdard officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of I.B.E.W. Local 175.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Frances Wheat
DALTON -- Frances Ann Rollins Wheat, 98, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday.
Bertha Youngblood
ROCK SPRING -- Bertha J. Youngblood, 88, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at her residence.
Mrs. Youngblood had live in the Peavine Community for more than 50 years and was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey N. Youngblood.
Funeral services: Monday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel.
Burial: Monday, 2:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
ALABAMA
Martha Glover
SYLVANIA -- Martha Ann Glover, 73, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. CST from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Rainsville Memorial Park.
www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be today, Jan. 29, 2010 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CST.