HAMILTON COUNTY
Joann Beddow
Joann Beddow, 78, a golf teaching professional, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010.
A championship level amateur and winner and medalist of multiple Birmingham, Ala., area golf tournaments in the 1960s and 1970s, Mrs. Beddow began teaching golf in the 1970s with Jimmy Ballard at his famed golf school in Pine Harbor. When Ballard moved to Florida Mrs. Beddow continued teaching in the Birmingham area at several teaching facilities until her retirement in 2003.
UAB’s Gene Bartow hired Mrs. Beddow in 1984 to coach the school’s first NCAA women’s golf team. She led the squad for five years. As one of three golf instructors for Golf for Women Magazine in the 1980s, (along with all-time LPGA tournament winner Kathy Whitworth and Sharon Miller) she developed a nationwide following of students of the game. Seven time PGA tour winner Peter Jacobsen sought out Mrs. Beddow for swing advice during the 1991 PGA Tour Championship at Shoal Creek.
“Well after she retired from the actual practice tee, her students and former players sought her out for advice and to discuss the game by email and phone,” said Terri Krings, a former player for Mrs. Beddow at UAB currently a golf instructor in Huntsville, Ala.
She was the widow of Birmingham trial lawyer Roderick Beddow Jr.
Survivors include her brother, James Clyde Hodge, of Las Vegas; children, Scotty Greene of Atlanta, Darah Greene Dufresne, Leslie Greene Yarbrough, both of Birmingham; grandchildren; and stepchildren.
A memorial service was held in Birmingham.
Henry Blanks
Henry McCoy Blanks, 84, of Hixson, passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Chattanooga. He was a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Blanks was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Blanks.
Survivors include his two sons, Dennis (Vicki) Blanks, Don Blanks; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 31, 2010, at the North Chapel with Rev. Randy Bell officiating.
Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
A special appreciation is given to Hospice of Chattanooga and NHC of Dunlap, Tenn.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Mary Freeman
Mary Jane Freeman, 89, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at her home.
She was a member of the Gaited & Pleasure Horse Council and former treasurer of the American Saddlebred Southeastern Futurity. Mrs. Freeman was of the Methodist faith.
Her husband, Robert B. Freeman and brother, John Zenor preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Helms, of Maryville, Tenn.; her good friend David Peel, of Chattanooga; and will be dearly missed by her neighbors and friends at Willow Trace.
There will be no visitation or service at the funeral home.
Interment will be with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 800 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
Doris Glassmire
Doris Anna “Cookie” Glassmire, 63, of Birchwood, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
She was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene.
Her father, Conal Jones; brother, Conal Jones Jr.; granddaughter, Alissa Myers; and a nephew, Rusty Walden, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Ted Glassmire, Birchwood; son, Ted Glassmire III, Birchwood; daughters, Valerie Myers, Cleveland, Tenn., Lorie Jackson, Birchwood, Paige Glassmire, Birchwood; mother, Doris Anna Jones, Soddy-Daisy; brother, Randy Jones, Soddy-Daisy; sisters, Colleen Jones, Hixson, Diane Walden, Sale Creek, Sherry Mosley, Savannah, Ga., Patty Clark, Bakewell, Tenn., Donna Jordan, Clarksville, Tenn., Wanda Kerley, Soddy-Daisy; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 31, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with the Hospice of Chattanooga Chaplain officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Daisy Hamrick
Daisy Pauline Hamrick, 86, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local health care facility.
She was retired from Sears and was a member of North Chattanooga Church of God (Ministry Center).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Hamrick and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors are her daughter: Jerry Sue Wilson; son, Tom Hamrick; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home with the Rev. Marshall Roberson officiating.
Burial is at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Visitation is one hour prior to the service today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Debra Harbin
Debra Ann Thomas Harbin, 56, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Jo Henry
Winnie Jo Allee Henry, 75, formerly of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Lakewood Baptist Church with the Rev. David Bragg officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Gideon Bible Society or missions of one’s choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Charlie Ingram
Charlie Ingram, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at a local hospital.
He was a member of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, and a veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by three children and a brother, the Rev. Jimmie Ingram.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Reginald Poindexter officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Trammell Chapel of Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
Bobbie James
Bobbie Lee James, 78, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements are pending.
Family has received personal and professional services from Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Terry James
Terry Alan James, 43, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Mitchell; son, Peyton James; father, Carl James; mother, Betty Branham; brothers, Ronnie, Dennis, Garry (Debra) and Larry James; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Franklin Johnson
Franklin Talle Johnson, 60, one of the South’s exceptional potters, teachers and friends, died suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Chattanooga.
A practicing potter and designer for over 34 years, Talle was known for his strong technical skill and creative artistry. He often said that the form of pottery was his passion, followed by integration of the surface.
His dedication to precise, yet creative form resulted in his work being displayed at galleries across the region. He also received numerous design, pottery, craft show and teaching awards. His work can be found in private, corporate and university collections. He was recently awarded a master craftsman grant by the Tennessee Art Commission and the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists.
Talle taught pottery workshops for educators, artists-in-residence, graduate students, elementary to high school students, and all levels of pottery students.
Born in Bridgeport, Ala., Talle received a bachelor's degree in art from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and a master’s degree in art education from William Carey College in Gulfport, Miss.
Most recently, he owned Talle Johnson Pottery in Flintstone, Ga. Hurricane Katrina forced him and his family to return to Chattanooga in 2005 after living 12 years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In Mississippi, he had been professional pottery artist, teacher and partner at Bay Clay Studio, a partnership with the city of Bay St. Louis. Before that, he was artist-in-residence and head of ceramics at William Carey College.
Previously, he had been a professional pottery artist and gallery owner in Jackson, Tenn., and an adjunct pottery instructor at UTC.
Preceding him in death were his father, Walter Frank Johnson; and mother Willie Talley Johnson; and faithful dog, Miller.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Dr. Cheryl Robley; daughter, Kelly Johnson of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; son, Will Johnson; daughter-in-law, Amy Johnson, both of Gulfport; granddaughter, Sydney Johnson, of Gulfport; and sister, Joanna Martin of Athens, Ala. Also grieving are his hundreds of friends and students across the Southeast.
Rudder Funeral Home of Stevenson, Ala., assisted the family in making final arrangements.
A private service will be held at a later date.
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Charles Petty
Charles Norman Petty, 72, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at his home.
A lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, he was of the Baptist faith. Charles retired from Coors Ceramics in Chattanooga after 40 years of service. He loved to hunt, fish and watch his grandsons play sports.
His wife, Lucille Sutherland Petty; father, James “Jim” Petty; and brother, Bob Petty preceded him in death.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, James and Kathy Petty; mother, Lorene Uren Petty; grandsons, James Kyle Petty and Richard Joshua Petty; brothers, Donnie Petty, Marvin Petty and David Petty; sister, Ruth Alice Greene; aunt, Mildred Gross; uncle, Charles Uren; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Rhea Memory Gardens.
Rocky Sutherland, Stacy Harvey, Ervin Harvey Jr., Jason Greene, Kevin Payne and Jeremy Edmondson will serve as pallbearers with Lance Sutherland serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Betty Ponder
Betty Ponder, 89, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in a local hospital.
Survivors include her three daughters, Evelyn Parker, Brenda Bryant, and Jeri Pea, all of Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at McDowell Memorial COGIC with Elder C. H. Douglas 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.
Chip Ross
James “Chip” Ross, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was the son of the late Earnest and Isabelle Ross.
He was a retired steamfitter with Local 43.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Ross, two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna (Steve) Turner, of Moreland, Ga., Tina (Scott) Britton, of Soddy-Daisy; five grandchildren, Morgan Monet’ Turner, Leila Dianne Britton, Adam James Turner, Amber Lynn Britton, Tanna Merie Britton; a brother and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Monday at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ronald Streko and the CC Unit staff at Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road.
Helen Taylor
Helen Joan Murphy Taylor, died on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, 13 days following her 85th birthday, after an extended illness, surrounded by her family.
Affectionately known by those close to her as Murph, Maw, and Momma, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Murphy and was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Jan. 16, 1925.
In addition to her children, Charlie (Kathy) Taylor and Pam (Steve) Dantzler, both of Signal Mountain, Helen is survived by her sisters, Ruth, of Wauwatosa, Wis., and Jane, of Langley, Mich.; her brother-in-law, Antonio D’Ambrosio, of New York City; her grandchildren, Tricia, Meg, Andy and Taylor; as well as her great-grandchildren, Brayden, Sam, Emerson, Lily, Hutch, Bo and Layne.
There will be no visitation.
Helen’s funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel on Highway 153, with the Rev. Sam Payne officiating.
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.
Chris Thompson
Paul Christopher Thompson, 43, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord from his earthly home on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
He was a Baptist and a graduate of Central High School’s class of 1985.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Campbell Thompson Jr.; grandparents, Thomas and Carrie Crowder, and Paul C. and Frances Thompson, Sr.; uncle, Joe Dunn.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Correll Thompson; son, Coty Lockhart; mother and step-father, Faye and Don Burnett; one brother, Chad Thompson; aunt’s, Carolyn Dunn and Tamara Adams; several cousins; stepbrother, Greg Burnett; stepsisters, Jill Burnett and Kim Henry; he will also be missed by his dog’s which where like his children, Shelby Lynn, Bogey and Foxy.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth McElhaney officiating.
Interment will follow in the Lakewood Memory Gardens, East, with David Correll, Kyle Payne, Jeff “Pudding” Britton, Mark Correll, Anthony Correll, Zachary Correll, Steve Correll and Dave Bryson serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 2-7 p.m. today and up to the hour of service on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers any donations can be given to the family direct to assist with their needs through this difficult time.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
James Vineyard Sr.
James Hershell Vineyard Sr., 73, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Mr. Vineyard retired from Dixie Yarns after 33 years of service. He was a United States Army veteran.
Mr. Vineyard was preceded in death by his son, James Michael Vineyard; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Vineyard.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley Vineyard; son, Jim (Jeanelle) Vineyard; daughter, Teresa Seguin; daughter, Pam (Chuck) Summers; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Cecil Vineyard and Bill Vineyard; two sisters, Mary Ruth Deal and Imogene Keith, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at the North Chapel with Brother Byron Henderson officiating.
Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 p.m. today, today, Jan. 31, 2010 and on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the North Chapel.
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.
Janie Williams
Janie Lou Williams, 88, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at her home.
Services will be held 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Minister Dave Mellor officiating.
Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East, with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 165 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Sylvia Wilson
Sylvia Ann Britt Wilson, 75, lost her battle with cancer at her home in Wildwood, Ga., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
She was a devoted wife and mother and the most unselfish and loving person anyone could know. She was a 1952 graduate of Central High School.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her daughter, Tamara Jill Wilson; and son, Gary Ross Wilson; parents, Fred Ross and Geraldine Britt.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Billy S. Wilson; son, Kurtis Wilson, of Slygo, Ga.; daughters, Mitzi (Ricky) Dean, of Slygo, and Mimi Wilson, of Long Island, N.Y.; grandchildren, Kevin Wilson, Kerry (Kristin) Wilson, Kristin (Tyler) Kelly, Tom (Katie) Benson and Beau Mogle; six great-grandchildren; sister, Gail (Ray) Warren; one aunt and many cousins. We offer heartfelt gratitude to her devoted caretaker, Angel Evans.
Sylvia was an active and faithful member of Wildwood United Methodist Church for many years, enjoying singing in the choir, teaching children’s classes, involvement with her Sunday school class, playing the piano at church for over 30 years, and attending a Bible study class taught by Ruth Sippel. She will be greatly missed by many people.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Bailey and the Rev. Curtis Schofield officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery with Kevin Wilson, Kerry Wilson, Tom Benson, Beau Mogle, Tyler Kelly and Ricky Dean serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. today and from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wildwood United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.
TENNESSEE
Alice Bishop
DAYTON — Alice Bessie Bishop, 90, passed away at her home early Saturday morning, Jan. 30, 2010.
Alice was born in Rhea County on Sept. 21, 1919, the daughter of the late John and Affie (Stinnett) Gravett.
Alice was a lifelong resident of Dayton where she was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church. She retired from Robinsons Manufacturing after 35 years of service.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Austin Bishop; sisters, Betty Morgan and Nell Gennoe; brothers, Junior, Eugene, Billy and Dennis Gravett; her son-in-law Billy Adams; and brother-in-laws, Buddy Hicks and Billy Brooks.
She is survived by her two daughters, Charlotte (Donald) Dotson and Jo Adams; two sisters, Leola Hicks and Lenora Brooks; two brothers, Frank (Mickey) Gravett and Paul (Lela) Gravett; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter, all of Dayton.
Funeral services for Alice will be held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with her pastor, the Rev. Bill Treadway officiating.
She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Rhea Memory Gardens.
Please share your memories of Alice on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.
The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home where they will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. today.
Violet Brown
HILLSBORO — Violet Brown, 76, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 29, 2010, in Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma, Tenn.
She was retired from Colonial Manufacturing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn King and Gertrude Browning; sister, Althea Coffelt; brother, Ted King.
Survivors: husband, Mr. Carl Brown, Hillsboro; son and daughter-in-law, Allan (Connie) Brown, Sewanee, Tenn.; daughter, Joyce Simms, Sewanee; grandchildren, Denise Foshee and Jody Brown; great-grandchild, Gauge Foshee; sisters, Reba Brown, Hillsboro and Ernestine Smith, Cleveland, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. CST Monday in the Cumberland Funeral Home chapel with Brother Phillip Fults officiating.
Burial will be in Summerfield Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 3-8 p.m. CST today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Ave., Monteagle, Tenn.
Velma Coppinger
WHITWELL — Velma L. Coppinger, 90, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CST Monday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. CST Monday, Feb. 1, in Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 423-658-7777.
Wesley Derrick
SPRING CITY — Wesley Foster Derrick, 63, passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, after suffering a stroke several days earlier.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and retired deputy chief of the Atlanta Police Department.
Chief Derrick was closely attended by his loving wife of eight years, Donna Foland, many family members and close friends this week at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta both before and after he lost consciousness. He is remembered as a fiercely loyal, steadfast, strong and compassionate public servant, leader and friend who always had a twinkle in his bright blue eyes and a ready smile under his white mustache. Ever the outdoorsman and hobbyist, after retiring from the APD in 2002, Wesley loved to visit Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee with Donna, where he would indulge his passions of boating, hunting, fishing and hanging out with many friends.
His travel also reached across oceans, as he and Donna made an annual trip to Sweden to visit their “Swedish family,” the Wales. Although retired, he was never idle and always engaged in hands-on activities ranging from welding to blacksmithing to working on his one-seat airplane. Summing up his outlook, Wesley’s favorite saying was, “Is this a great country, or what?” That love for his country certainly extended to his hometown of Atlanta that he served with distinction for many years. Born in Atlanta’s Crawford Long Hospital on March 14, 1946, Wesley grew up in the city and graduated from Grady High School. He went on to the University of Georgia, graduating in 1969.
He tried to make a living as a teacher in Hall County before joining the Atlanta Police Department in February 1971. He worked his way up from the rank of uniform officer to the detective bureau in both robbery and vice, and then became a vice/organized crime sergeant in the early 1980s. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1982 and went back to the uniform division as a watch commander in Zone 3 before being promoted to Captain in 1989 in Zone 5. In 1991, he was promoted to major in charge of Zone 5 and then in 1994, he was promoted to deputy chief, the post in which he served until his retirement in 2002. While clearly an effective police officer and leader in that tough profession, his colleagues say he also loved to tell humorous stories about his job — the funniest from his days as a vice detective and supervisor in the late 1970s and early 1980s. As deputy chief, he was instrumental in the planning and success of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games for the APD.
Wesley was a member of the Spring City United Methodist Church, where he served on the Trustee Committee.
Wesley was predeceased by his parents, Andrew Onion Derrick and Elizabeth Rawlins Derrick.
Survivors in addition to his wife are a brother, Howell Derrick, and his wife, Pat, of Franklin, N.C.; a sister, Betty Derrick of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Wesley's children from his first marriage, daughter Betsy Winsness, her son, Alex, and husband, Nicholas, of Atlanta; daughter Melissa Sanford and her children, Savannah and Steven, of Suwanee, Ga.; and son, Andrew Derrick, of Sandy Springs, Ga.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Spring City United Methodist Church, 245 Church St., Spring City, TN 37381, with the Rev. Dale Wyrick officiating.
A reception will follow in the church’s Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bettie Brand Mothers’ Endowment Fund at the YMCA of Greater Atlanta in honor of Wesley's mother Elizabeth Derrick, 957 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306; or a charity of your choice.
The body will be cremated.
Arrangements by Vaughn Funeral Home, 150 E. Piccadilly Ave., Spring City, TN, 423-365-5221.
Jackie Dills
CLEVELAND — Jackie Davis Dills, 47, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Survivors include her mother, Josie Davis; husband, Buddy Dills; children, Michael Brock and Emily Strickland; three granddaughters; and two stepdaughters.
A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. today with visitation from 3-5 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Nan Oakes
PIKEVILLE — Nan “Nana” Oakes, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Nan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the last Star Mother in Bledsoe County.
Nan was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Oakes; sons, Charles, David, Arnold and Kenneth Oakes; daughter, Betty Oakes; parents, George and Annie Yearwood; brothers, Richard, Harvey, Mack, Chess, Glenn and John B. Yearwood; sister, Belle Barnes.
She is survived and will be sorely missed by her son, Monroe Oakes; daughters, Linda Johnson and Pearline Angel; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
A celebration of her life will be held in the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home at 1 p.m. CST Tuesday Feb. 2, 2010, with the Rev. Doyle Ashburn officiating.
Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery followed by a white dove release.
The family will receive friends from 1-8 p.m. CST Monday and prior to service on Tuesday.
Please share your thoughts online with the family at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com.
Pikeville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Palmer
SPENCER — Thomas Michael Palmer, 62, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at White County Community Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home of Sparta, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements, 931-738-8549.
Lester Whittenburg
PIKEVILLE — Lester Whittenburg, 67, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Survivors include wife, Mary Ellen Sapp Whittenburg; son, Robert Joe Whittenburg; and three grandchildren, all of Pikeville.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville, Tenn.
Visitation: 1-7 p.m. CST today.
GEORGIA
Catherine Bishop
FORT OGLETHORPE — Catherine Bishop, 83, passed away, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Martha Evatt
ROSSVILLE — Martha Ann Carlock Evatt died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, on her 77th birthday after a long fight with stomach cancer.
She was born in Chattanooga and was a 1951 graduate of Central High School. She was a longtime member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church and, since 2001, of Oakwood Baptist Church. At both churches she led hospitality and sang in the choir. Her lovely alto voice is already missed.
Martha met Rex Evatt on the playground in sixth grade when he shared his popsicle with her. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last October.
Martha was well known as a fabulous baker and her snickerdoodles will be missed around the world. She was devoted to serving others and for twenty years through Meals on Wheels delivered meals and joy and her famous pound cakes.
Additional survivors include daughter, Allison Evatt (Bob Allin), Atlanta; son, Scott (Theresa) Evatt, Franklin, Tenn.; grandchildren, Katie and Matthew Evatt and Nick, Gaby and Ben (Na Young) Allin; great-grandchildren Lorenzo and Raphaelle Allin; sisters, Pat Henderson and Helen Hunt of Marietta, Ga.; and brother, John Carlock, of Jackson, Tenn.; plus many friends.
The family is grateful for the loving care provided by Hospice of Chattanooga and NHC-Rossville.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Baptist Church, Chickamauga.
The family will receive friends at the church at noon.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or Caring Missions, Oakwood Baptist.
To share your memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Glenda Helton
CHICKAMAUGA — Glenda Faye Morrison Helton, 75, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
She was born in Murray County, Ga., to the late A.C. and Virgil Inez Bandy Morrison. She had previously worked at E.T. Barwick Mills, Cutter Lab Corp. and had been a substitute teacher for the Walker County School System. She was a member of Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and was also a member of the United Methodist Women’s. She was a member of the Chickamauga Homemakers Club and had served as voting precinct manager for elections held at the Wallaceville Precinct.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, J.B. and Max Morrison Sr.; and a sister, Janet Pedigo.
She is survived by her husband, Hilliard Daniel “Poodle” Helton, of Chickamauga; sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Daniel and Connie Helton, of Houston, Texas, Wesley Dean and Stacey Helton, of Chickamauga, Randall L. and Trish Helton, of Knoxville, Barry D. and Cindy Helton, of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Sarah, Joshua, Jacob, Brandon, Rachel, Karmin, Hunter and Logan Helton; sisters, Robbie Campbell, Betty Eagle and Mary Lynn (W.R. “Red”) Huff, all of Chickamauga; brothers, Jathan (Barbara) Morrison, of Noble, Ga., Dwight Morrison, of Rome, Ga., Dale (Linda) Morrison, of Kensington, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1-9 p.m. today and Sunday and prior to the service Monday morning.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church in Chickamauga with Ministers Rick Maeser and Doug Jordan officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, in Rossville.
Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Hazel Hudgins
FORT OGLETHORPE — Hazel Hudgins, 74, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Frank Kirkella
RINGGOLD — Frank Kirkella, 60, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at his residence.
He volunteered with Casa Program in Idaho, where he lived prior to moving to Ringgold. Mr. Kirkella was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army. He was very interested in motorcycles and was very patriotic.
Survivors are daughter, Andrea Heinz, Ringgold; granddaughter, Kayla Heinz; father, Nicholas Kirkella, Gainesville, Fla.; brother, Nicholas Kirkella Jr., Ocala, Fla.; sisters, Mary Sorbara, Newberry, Fla., Debbie Cannavale, Warwick, New York.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in the funeral home chapel.
Inurnment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family.
The family will receive friends from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Larry Longley
ROSSVILLE — Larry Lamar Longley, 67, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at his residence.
Born to the late Andrew W. “Dub” and Laura Irene Gaston Longley, he was a proud sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps before and during the Vietnam era.
Survivors include his wife, Judith A. Trent Longley; daughter and son-in-law, Susan A. and Christopher J. Waskey, of Rossville; grandsons, Stephen M. “Trey” Howard, III and Nathan Lamar Waskey, Rossville; sisters, Betty Mays, Fort Oglethorpe, Joyce Ake, Rossville, Gloria Martin, Cleveland, Tenn., Charlotte Reed, Chattanooga, and Hope Brandon, Jasper, Ga.; brother, Bill Longley of Rossville; many nieces and nephews.
Private family services will be held.
To share your memories, visit his guest book at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Johnny Massey
CHICKAMAUGA — Johnny Edward Massey, 43, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
He was a member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church.
He was preceded by his father, John Massey; and brother, Scotty Massey.
Survived by wife, Audrey Massey; son, Rusty, and wife, Brooke Massey, of Chickamauga; mother, Shirley, and stepfather, Kennith Spear, of Chickamauga; sister, Kathy and husband John Gibson, of Hixson; brother, David and wife Melinda Massey, of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Kenna and Eli Massey; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services from the Way of the Cross Baptist Church at noon Monday.
Service conducted by the Rev. Michael Dunwoody and the Rev. Oscar Stapp.
Pallbearers are Mike Lanier, Tony Swafford, Steve -Barnes, Josh Nave, Micah Nave and Matthew Nave.
Interment: Coulter Cemetery.
Visitation at the Funeral Home from 3-9 p.m. today.
Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette, Ga.
William Morton Sr.
FORT OGLETHORPE — William Arthur “Aut” Morton Sr., 89, ended his battle of life to go to a better place on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
He fought in World War II under Gen. George Patton, in what he called “the greatest generation that ever lived.” God bless. Mr. Morton was awarded a Purple Heart, four Bronze Stars and numerous awards and citations for bravery and dedication to country, family, and God.
He was preceded in death by parents, William H. and Phoebe Morgan Morton; brothers, Charles, Gaston, Paul and Eugene; sisters, Hazel Haas and Carrie Lee; daughters, Willie Louise and Ann Kubis; son, Bruce.
Survivors are his wife, Alma Byrd Morton; sons, William A. (Evelyn) Morton Jr., Mukwonago, Wis., Robert A. (Tori) Morton, Pineville, Tenn.; daughter, Debbie (Richard) Svickle, Plymouth, Minn., also, Alice “Mildred” Lowe Morton, Golden Valley, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law; many cousins, nephews and longtime friends.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Chattanooga National Cemetery with a U.S. military chaplain officiating.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VFW Post 4848.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Mary Smith
RINGGOLD — Mary Katherine Smith, 91, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Smith and daughter, Francis Gail Tinker.
Survivors include her son, Rocky Tinker, Rock Spring, Ga.; granddaughter, Jennifer Richardson; great-grandchildren, Kristen and Alex; sisters, Pearl Rhinehart, O.C. Reed and Nell Skelton.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel with the Rev. John Andrus officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences with the family.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Charles Stansifer
FLINTSTONE — Charles Howard Stansifer, 84, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a member of Flintstone Baptist Church where he had served as chairman of Deacons and Sunday school superintendent. He was a member of the Men’s Bible Class. As a teenager, Charles worked for A&P and retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority after 41 years of service. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. He was a graduate of Chattanooga Valley High School and attended the University of Chattanooga.
Mr. Stansifer was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Leila Howard Stansifer and a sister, Lois Taylor.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Stansifer; two daughters, Carol (Ronnie) Stout, of Gallatin, Tenn., and Brenda (Mike) Fuhrman, of Bolivar, Mo.; four grandchildren, Sarah Stout, Megan (Bob) Gelband, Philip Fuhrman and Jennifer Fuhrman; one sister, Sandra (Chuck) Abernathy, of Chickamauga, Ga.; mother-in-law, Edith Standefer; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Flintstone Baptist Church with the Rev. Brent Smith, Dr. Wallace McGill and the Rev. Dewayne Roberson officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men’s Bible Class.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation, P.O. Box 96318, Washington, D.C. 20090.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
ALABAMA
Myron Biddle
ENTERPRISE — Myron “Zane” Biddle passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Ga. He was 40.
Zane served in the United States Air Force in Okinawa, Japan, from 1990 until 1995.
Zane was the youth minister on Fort Rucker, Ala. His mission in life was to live each day for Jesus and to reach others for the Kingdom of God.
Mr. Biddle was preceded in death by his grandfather, Myron, whom Zane was named after.
Surviving are his wife, Julie Biddle; one daughter, Zoe Biddle; one son, Jackson Biddle; his mother, Diana Biddle, Mooresville, Ind.; his father and stepmother, Larry and Sherry Biddle, LaGrange, Ga.; one brother, Brent Lee Biddle, Bean Blossom, Ind.; four nieces, Abigail Biddle, Martinsville, Ind., Hannah Biddle, Bean Blossom, Sarah Biddle, Bean Blossom, Erika Bryant, Cumming, Ga.; one nephew, Chase Duncan, Lilburn, Ga.; loving mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carolyn and James Capps, Roswell, Ga.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pam Forester and Joe Hazelquist, Donna and David Duncan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at the Fort Rucker Main Post Chapel with Chaplain Claude Crisp officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the Main Post Chapel.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the MCYM, Youth for Christ, Zane Biddle Memorial Fund, 7670 S. Vaughn Court, Englewood, CO 80112; or contributions may be made to Mr. Biddle’s family fund at the Regions Banks.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our Web site: www.searcyfuneralhome.com.
John Dake
FLAT ROCK — John Garrison Dake, 54, a resident of the Cartersville community, died at his residence on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
He had multiple system atrophy, a degenerative neurological disorder.
John was the son of Christine Scott Dake of the Cartersville community and the late Paul Garrison Dake. He was born in Roane County, Tenn., and raised in Kingston, Tenn., and Simpsonville, S.C.
He graduated from Hillcrest High School, Simpsonville, and received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He designed and built his home on Sand Mountain. He was employed by Intech, Inc., of Chattanooga until his retirement on disability in 2007. In his work he traveled extensively within the United States and Canada.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Sarah Frances Dake.
He is survived by his brothers, Dr. Thomas Scott (Judy) Dake, of Columbia, Tenn., Dr. James David (Dotty) Dake, of Arlington, Va., Robert Samuel (Kay) Dake, of North Hollywood, Fla., Stephen Paul Dake, of Arlington, and Dr. William Austin (Laura) Dake, of Versailles, Ky.; nieces, Amanda Christine Dake (Chris) Rowley, of Dallas, Texas, Allyson Lovell Dake (John) Kingston, of New York, N.Y., Julia Christine Dake and Janet Lyn Dake; and nephew James Matthew Dake, all of Versailles; and a great-nephew, Thomas Dake Rowley, of Dallas.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. CST Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, Ider, Ala.
The family will visit with friends from 5-6 p.m. CST Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.
Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery.
His brothers will serve as pallbearers.
Arrangements by Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.
Margie Wellington
STEVENSON — Margie Lankford Wellington, 83, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga.
She is survived by her sons: Leon (Mary) Wellington, Henry Wellington, Roy (Ve) Wellington, Jerry Wellington and Bruce Wellington; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; sister, Odella Wisdom; brothers, Eugene Lankford and Tommy (Mildred) Lankford.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. CST Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson, Ala.
Interment will be at Stevenson Community Cemetery.
OTHER AREAS
Lawrence Legoo
MENDOTA, Ill. — Lawrence A. Legoo, 43, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 11, 1966, in Waukegan, Ill., to the late Judy Peterson and Lawrence Legoo. He enjoyed cooking and always found a fishing hole. He always enjoyed the outdoors and really was an employee of life.
He is survived by his children Nicole Niemann, of Plano, Justin and Jordan Legoo, of Serierville, Tenn.; three stepchildren, Matt, Nick and Amber, all of LaSalle; sister, Sheila (Jerry) Lawrence, of Soddy-Daisy; brothers, Lyle (Carrie) Baldwin, of Ottawa, Canada, Pat (Traci) Legoo, of Mendota, and Randy Legoo, of Soddy-Daisy; one niece, Tasha; and four nephews, Michael, Jonathon, Dylan and Cameron.
Memorial service will be held at a later date at the Beverage Family Funeral Home, Sandwich, Ill., with interment at Little Rock Township Cemetery, Plano.
The family would like to thank the Doctors at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Mendota Ambulance Service and REACT helicopter service.
Memorials maybe directed to the family.
Online condolences maybe made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com.
