HAMILTON COUNTY
Carol Aplin
Carol Granger Aplin passed away Monday, March 15, 2010.
She was born June 24, 1919.
Donations may go to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave., Chattanooga TN 37412.
Please share your memories and stories of Carol at www.javerybryan.com.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.
Harvey Brazier
Harvey Edward Brazier, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully in a local hospital on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at the age of 66.
Mr. Brazier was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church in Chattanooga and a loving husband, father, grandfather and a dedicated employee.
He was born in Winchester, Tenn., and later moved to Illinois where he attended a local high school in Joliet, Ill. He began his work life at General Motors for 13 years as a press operator in Willow Springs, Ill., and later moved to Chattanooga, and was co-owner of L & D Vault Co. He retired after 30 years of service (1976-2008) from Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Harvey enjoyed baseball, golfing, RVing, rafting and a good hot fire in the wood stove.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Brazier and Ophelia Smith Brazier; brothers, Frank and David; and a sister, Martha Meneley; father-in-law, Marshall Davis.
Harvey is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alice Fay Davis Brazier; children, Tom (Vonda) Brazier, Robin (Danny) McDowell and Greg Brazier; two grandchildren, Michael (fiancée Megan) and Amanda McDowell; two sisters, Mary Evelyne Kirk and Debra Wicklander; three brothers, Donald, Arvine and Kenneth Brazier; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Louise Davis.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the North Chapel.
Services for Harvey will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the North Chapel with Rev. Eddie Wilson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Silverdale Baptist Church, 7236 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
William Bryan
William Thomas "Tom" Bryan, 60, of North Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010.
He was a veteran of the Marine Corps. He was the owner of Apis Repair. He loved his dogs, his family and friends. He loved talking about the old times and drinking beer. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Gwen "Honey" Bryan and two brothers, Doyle Dickson and Melvin Dickson.
The Rev. Ronald Namanny will conduct a memorial service Monday, March 22 at 2 p.m. in Grace Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 172 Robin Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Christian Cash
Christian Ford Cash passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2010 in Chattanooga.
Chris was born Jan. 30, 1969 in Lexington, Ky., and was a graduate of Henry Clay High School and University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.
Chris's life was far too short, but those who knew him understood the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His contagious smile, his exuberance while kayaking and his extraordinary musical talent leave an everlasting impression on those who knew. The family of Chris Cash is thankful for your support, prayers and many acts of kindness.
He is survived by his parents, Sharon (Jack) Miller and David (Sally) Cash; grandmother, Julia Cash; siblings, Courtney Cash McAlpin, Jeff and Tracey Miller, Amy (Doug) Strohmeier and Emily (Jeff) Brittingham; and nieces and nephews.
His life will be honored with a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Rhonda Hobbs officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to CADAS, 207 Spears Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405 in Chris's memory.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Norman Covington
Norman T. Covington, of East Brainerd, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
He was born in Chattanooga, on March 13, 1921 and was preceded inn death by his parents, Norman T. and Inez King Covington.
Norman attended public schools in Chattanooga and graduated from City High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from UTC, in addition to a YMCA certification from George Williams College. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during WW II and then in the Naval Reserve before his discharge. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, having been baptized there as a young child and later serving as Sunday School superintendent, youth counselor and on the board.
Norman was employed at the Chattanooga YMCA and was a director of the YMCA Camp Ocoee. His association with the camp started in his childhood and continued throughout his life. He was later employed at IBM in downtown Chattanooga until his retirement.
Norman was an active volunteer, serving in the Big Brother association for 16 years, Contact for eight years, Chattanooga Area Food Bank for 22 years and Memorial Hospital fro six years. He was a proud member of the St. Elmo branch of the American Legion Post 148.
Mr. Covington is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dathyne Brown Covington; brother, Edwin "Pi" Covington, Chattanooga; two nieces; three nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Chattanooga Hospice and Barbara Bennett for her years of faithful service.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. today, March 19, at the Heritage Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Genevieve DeHoog, the Rev. Marvin Howard and Dr. Robert Myers officiating.
Burial in National Cemetery with full military honors.
Steve Covington, Rick Covington, John Covington, Gary Cundiff, Tim King, Morgan King and Mike Schmidt serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Chattanooga, Chattanooga area Food Bank or to the Chattanooga YMCA Camp Ocoee.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Charles Erb Jr.
Charles W. Erb Jr., 62, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday March 17, 2010.
Survivors include one son, Nathan Erb, Knoxville.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 5401 N. Highway 153, Hixson.
Charlie Faircloth Sr.
Charlie R. "Peanut" Faircloth Sr., 82, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
He is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 61 years, Frances; by four children, Bonnie Cawlishaw (Vernon), Raiford Faircloth (Sadie), Dolores Harvey, and Marcy Tuggle (Mike); by 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; by a sister, Marie Witt (Ed); a brother, Larry Faircloth; and a sister-in-law, Ginny Eriksen.
Charlie was one of the first country music disc jockeys. He was a gifted musician, comedian, and entertainer who played many instruments, including some of his own invention. He performed at the Grand Ole Opry and was instrumental in the careers of numerous well-known entertainers.
In later years, Charlie served as historical narrator on the Southern Belle riverboat, taught adults in the "Read" program, became proficient in the Cherokee language, and entertained at nursing homes.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the North Chapel.
Services for Charlie will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the North Chapel with Rev. David Kell officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Ezra Hampton
Ezra Hampton, 53, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Charles Holmun
Charles A. Holmun, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
He was born in Brinkley, Ark. to Charles A. "Chokie" Holmun Sr. and the former Louise Kluemper. Charles was a member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Charles is survived by his son, Seth Holmun; and daughter, Catherine Coulliette, both of Chattanooga; his sister Betty Ellis, of Rector; and four grandchildren, Savannah and Casey Holmun, of Rocky Point, N.C. and Ellie and Alison Coulliette, of Chattanooga.
A Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Jude Catholic Church in Chattanooga.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either Hospice of Chattanooga or the Knights of Columbus.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Clyde Housley
Clyde Franklin Housley, 85, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He retired from Hamilton County Department of Education in 1994 as a school bus driver with over 40 years of service. Throughout his career as a bus driver, Clyde received many awards and commendations and was inducted into Red Bank High School Hall of Fame in March of 2001.
Clyde was a WWII Army veteran. He attended Red Bank Baptist Church. Clyde was the son of the late W.L. Housley and Melissa Morgan.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Housley; daughter, Judy (Gary) Franks, of Chattanooga; son Sonny (Margaret) Housley, of Ooltewah; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga, especially Dr. Duncan, Jill, Debbie, Rachael and Missy.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Red Bank Baptist Church with Pastors Brian Johnson and Dr. Fred Steelman officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
To share condolences, visit www.lanefh.com.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. today and noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Sarah Jones
Sarah Elizabeth Jones, 28, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010, at her home.
She was a member of Abba's House, and was a cheerleader at Red Bank High School. She loved her daughter dearly and she will live in our hearts and memories forever.
She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Glenn Jones; grandfather, Robert L. Dixon; stepgrandfather, Leonard Tanner.
She is survived by her daughter, Zoe Alexis McGlamery; mother, Beth (Tony) Trippe; sisters, Missi Jones, Gracie Jones; grandparents, Betsy Tanner, Sue Jones, Mac (Dorothy) Jones; niece, Kaylee Cook; nephew, Noah Simerley.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel.
Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today and one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Abba's House, 5208 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN. 37343 or to your favorite charity.
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.
Larry Ketcham Jr.
Howard Lawrence Ketcham Jr. 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning March 18, 2010.
He was born in Richmond, Va., the son of the late Howard L. Ketcham Sr. and Sara Irwin Ketcham. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Lawrence Ketcham; brother, William Irwin Ketcham.
He received his B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Phillipines. He was a former member of Central Baptist Church in Woodmore where for 25 years he headed up the Junior High School R.A. Program. Currently, he was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. He received six plaques from the American Oil Chemical Society for having produced the perfect cellulose product. He began his career in Chemical Engineering at the Southern Chemical Cotton which became Hercules and later opened up as Southern Cellulose where he retired as Technical Director after 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara B. Ketcham, of Chattanooga; son, Gary Howard Ketcham, of Chattanooga; and daughter, Carol Lynn Ketcham, of Chattanooga.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Southeast Tennessee Chapter Inc., 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421, or to Ridgedale Baptist Church F.A.I.T.H. Building Fund, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.
Bobbie Lewis
Bobbie McDowell Skillington Lewis, 74, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at a local hospital.
She was a graduate of Chattanooga City High School and a member of Mowbray Baptist Church. She loved gardening and playing her piano. She was retired from Brown Agency.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill E. Skillington and Carlos Lewis; sisters, Betty McDowell and Diane McDowell; brother, James McDowell.
She is survived by her son, Carlos Matthew (April) Lewis, of Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Teena (John) Brown, of Signal Mountain; brother, Melvin McDowell, of Chattanooga; sisters, Linda Williams, Cynthia Pearson, Martha Carter, all of Chattanooga, Freda Ward, of California; grandchildren, Brittany Brown, Ian Brown, Elizabeth Minor, Zoe Lewis.
Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary Phillips officiating.
Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until time of service Saturday 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.
Thaddeus Lewis
Thaddeus S. Lewis, 60, suddenly departed this life on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at his home.
He was a 1969 graduate of Howard High School. Thaddeus was previously employed by Velsico Chemical Co. before relocating to Atlanta. He was then employed by MARTA, where he worked as a certified electrician.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, George F. Turney Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Barbara J. Turney, of Chattanooga; father, Theodore Smith, Atlanta; fiancée, Peggy White Lewis; four sons, Rodney (Stephanie) Hammonds, Adrian Lewis, Cedric (Sharon) Lewis and Robin Davenport, all of Chattanooga; two daughters, Quintella (Percy) Hollingsworth and Andrea Lewis; three brothers, Rev. George (Rosetta) Turney Jr., Robert (Saundra) Turney Sr. and Emmanuel (Anita) Turney; two sisters, Barbara J. Atkins and Renee (Gregory) Arnold, all of Chattanooga; eight grandchildren; a loving uncle, Leo Lewis, Indiana; a host of other relatives, nieces, nephews and loving friends, Lucretia Davenport and Antionette Lewis.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold K. Lester officiating.
Interment Highland Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friend from 7-8 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Margot Mills
Margot Ann Mills, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Tulsa, Okla.
She was the daughter of William and Bertha Cutter. Mrs. Mills was born in Lorain, Ohio on June 9, 1918. She was a retired school teacher in the Hamilton County Public School Systems.
Survivors include son, Daniel F. Mills Sr.; daughter, Rebecca Mills Harrison; grandson Daniel F. Mills Jr.
Graveside services pending with Floral Haven Funeral Home of Broken Arrow, Okla., 918-252-2518.
Jack Morrison
Jack Martin Morrison, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at his home.
Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Edwin Phillips Jr.
Edwin Owen Phillips Jr., 62, of Moncks Corner, S.C., died Thursday, March 18, 2010.
He was born in Ringgold, Ga., a son of Edwin Phillips Sr. and Eva Phillips.
Survivors include wife, Diane Phillips; brother, James (Velma) Phillips, both of South Carolina.
He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.
Milton Shepherd
Milton Lewis Shepherd, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
John Smith
John Riley Smith, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday March 9, 2010.
He was preceded in death by wife, Effie Mae Smith; son, Larry D. Smith; daughter, Sara Watkins; sister, Marie Donnie Jackson; brother, Horace Flemings.
Survivors include his children: John (Lugenia) Smith Jr., Willie B. (Mae Lizzie) Smith, both of Lexington, Ga., Donnie Mae (Raymond) Mac, Alice Houston, Jerry (Maria A.) Smith, Veronica Powell, Hyde Park, Mass., Edward L. Smith, Geraldine (Joseph) Postell, Casey Smith, Arizona, Daniel Smith, Kentucky, Jeffery Smith, Clifford J. (Sotko) Smith, Tammy Smith.
Public may view after noon today, March 19, at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel and Family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at New Anointed Pure Holiness Church of God with Bishop A.D. Ringer and Elder Moses Postell, officiating.
Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Pauline Warren
Pauline Jones Warren, 92, a longtime resident of Signal Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Pauline was a longtime and faithful member of Signal Mountain Church of Christ.
She was the widow of Charlie Hall Warren, who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1966. She was the mother of one daughter Martha Rebecca who passed away on Oct. 6, 1996 and she was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Pauline is survived by her grandson, Harold Owen III, and his wife, Becky; two great-grandchildren, Mary Katherine and William Owen; son-in-law, Harold Owen Jr.; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT today at the North Chapel and 9:30 to 10 a.m. EDT Saturday at Signal Mountain Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. EDT Saturday at Signal Mountain Church of Christ with Minister Greg Nance officiating.
Burial will be held at 2 p.m. EDT on Saturday at Woods Cemetery North of McMinnville, Tenn.
Memorial contributions may be made to Signal Mountain Church of Christ, 960 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain, TN 37377.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
TENNESSEE
Sarah Anderson
JASPER -- Sandra Riley Anderson, 73, died in a local hospital on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Ella Chilton Riley. She was a member of Havron's Chapel United Methodist Church and was a 30-year teacher in Franklin and Marion Counties. Mrs. Anderson opened her heart and her home to numerous children and foster children that sought refuge and unconditional love. The doors to her home were always open to any and all.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, Wilroy Anderson, of Jasper; sons, Steve (Veronica) Anderson, of Houston, Texas, Scott Anderson, of Chattanooga, and Jonathan Anderson, of Jasper; daughter, Jennifer (Ray) Durham, of Jasper; brother, Alan (Marie) Riley, of DeVille, La.; sister, Debbie Riley of Jasper; nephew, Paul (Kendra) Riley, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Annabelle Anderson and Mitchell Anderson, of Houston.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CDT at Havron's Chapel United Methodist Church in Jasper.
Memorial services will be conducted by Rev. Jim Diehl and will be on Saturday, March 20, at 2 p.m. CDT at Havron's Chapel United Methodist Church.
Interment will be in Havron's Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.rogersfuneral home.com.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Havron's Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2177, Jasper, TN 37347.
Robert Angel
PIKEVILLE -- Robert D. "Dee" Angel, 74, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
He was a member of Wheeler Hill Church of Christ. Preceding him in death were his parents, Oliver and Anna Belle Angel; sisters, Ada Angel Smith, Rose Angel Ruth; brothers, Lee, Clayton, and Eugene Angel; daughter, Marie Angel.
"Dee" is survived by wife, Janie Angel, Pikeville; daughters, Gail (Jimmy Don) Layne, Glenna (Tommy) Goins, all of Dunlap; Diane (Clay) Myers, Pikeville; sons, Ray (Polly) Angel, Pikeville; Daney (Vickie) Angel, Union City; Timothy D. Angel, Pikeville; oldest grandson and caregiver, Robert (Jamie) Browning, Pikeville; brother, George Angel, Chattanooga; sisters, Flossie Blevins, Brighton; Elsie Brock, Pikeville; Arva Lee Fisher, Florida; Cordie Haston, Georgia; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; special niece and caregiver, Crystal; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be Saturday, March 20, 2010 in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. CDT with George Angel and Paul Cagle officiating.
Burial will follow in Blackburn Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam- Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
Visitation today 9 a.m.-9 p.m. CDT and Saturday 9 a.m. CDT until service time.
Maymie Davis
PIKEVILLE -- Maymie Frances Davis, 57, died Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Services Sunday 1 p.m. CDT in Watson Chapel Church.
Burial Watson Chapel Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
Visitation at church after 5 p.m. CDT today.
Shirley Hampton
WINCHESTER -- Shirley D. Hampton, 74, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at her residence.
Funeral will 1 p.m. CDT today, March 19, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Brother John Patton officiating.
Burial in Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Laura Whaley
CLEVELAND -- Laura Eugene Whaley passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Body may be viewed today from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home Chapel, 265 Fair Street S.E.
Visitation Saturday noon until 1 p.m. service at Central Church of Christ, 200 25th Street.
www.pattonfuneralhome@yahoo.com.
Charles Wright
HENDERSONVILLE -- Charles William Wright, 58, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Wright; and brother, Steve Wright.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carol Wright; sons, Jeff Wright and Jonathan (Beth) Wright; mother, Frances Wright; and brothers, Mike Wright, John Wright, and Mark Wright. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. CDT today, March 19, at Hendersonville Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. CDT Saturday, March 20, from Ascension Lutheran Church in Madison, Tenn., with the Rev. Tom Vanderbilt officiating.
Following funeral services, he will be taken to the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends on Monday, March 22, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. EDT.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. EDT Monday, March 22, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church or the Boy Scouts of America. Hendersonville Funeral Home and Memory Gardens. 615-824-3855.
GEORGIA
Patricia Coulter
TRENTON -- Patricia Ann Coulter, 46 passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Billy Coulter; and brother, Freddie Coulter.
Survivors include daughter and husband, Mitzi and Jesse Seals, Trenton; son, Michael Brooks, Stella, N.C.; sister, Jan and Doyle Couch, Bryant, Ala.; brother, Eddie and Nina Coulter, Athens, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Haylea Gifford, Kirra Seals and Nathaniel Seals.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, March 20, 2010, in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Bone and Rev. Charles Edmond officiating.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. today and 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
Debra Heiskell
BENTON -- Debra Yvonne Heiskell, 51, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Harbor Lights Baptist Church, LaFayette, Ga.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.
Ray Ivey
ROSSVILLE -- Archie "Ray" Ivey, 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Bennett and Rev. R.V. Wells officiating.
Burial will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rossville Lodge 397 F&AM conducting graveside rites. Full military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 95.
Mr. Ivey will lie in state on Saturday at the church from 1-2 p.m.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-south crestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Dr. Warren Jacobs
ATLANTA -- Dr. Warren David Jacobs, 66, died March 17, 2010.
He was born Dec. 1, 1943 in Chicago, Ill., to the late Betty and Joseph Jacobs, of blessed memory.
Warren is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Judie; daughters, Elana and Rebecca Jacobs and (future son-in-law) Federico Feldstein; brother, Howard Jacobs; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Judy Jacobs, Lamar Meeks, Naomi Meeks, Barbara Hill, Tony Hill, Karen Durham, Terry Durham, Thomas Meeks, Randa Meeks, Sheila Gallagher, Bobby Gallagher, David Meeks and Patty Meeks and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Sinai, Chabad Lubavitch of Georgia, Congregation Beth Jacob or The Weinstein Hospice.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com.
Funeral services will be held at Temple Sinai at 2:30 p.m. today, March 19, 2010 immediately followed by graveside services at Arlington Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta 770-451-4999.
Roy Oliver
LaFAYETTE -- Roy Clyde Oliver, 87, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Preceded by parents, Henry Oliver, and Ethel Adams; son, Bruce Oliver; four brothers; and four sisters.
Clyde was a WWII veteran, of the 101st Airborne, and was a survivor of the Normandy invasion. Member of Cooper Heights Church of God.
Survived by daughter, Kim and husband, Jim Wright, of Soddy-Daisy; sons, Rev. Kenneth and wife, Mary Gale Oliver, of LaFayette, Dennis and wife, Pat Oliver, of Chickamauga; sisters, Lee Childress, and Virginia Perkey, both of Rossville; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral 4 p.m. Saturday at Wallis Memorial Chapel Service conducted by the Rev. Chris Oliver.
Interment LaFayette Cemetery.
Visitation 6-8 p.m.. today.
Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Tammy Parker
TRENTON -- Tammy Lynn Parker, 47 passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
She was a homemaker and member of Whiteside Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Hardeman; and son, Nathan Suggs.
Survivors include her husband, Phillip Parker; sons, Roger Suggs, Culman, Ala., and Christopher Parker, Trenton; mother, Shirley Jean Hardeman; sister, Wanda Jean Gouger, Whiteside, Tenn.; and brother, Clint Hardeman, West Blockton, Ala.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, March 19, 2010 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, West Blockton, Ala., with Pastor Ethridge Smith officiating.
Visitation will be held 5-9 p.m. EDT today, March 18,2010.
Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
Gabriel Pedersen
RINGGOLD -- Gabriel "Gabe" Pedersen, 27, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
He grew up in West Bend, Wis., before moving to the Ringgold area in 1996. He was a Ringgold High School Graduate, class of 2002 and had been employed with Shaw Industries, Plant DX for more than two years. He attended The Church at Catoosa and was best known for always wanting to help others, a hard worker and a collector of many different things. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his parents, Tom and Cindy Pedersen, of Ringgold; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Nissa and (Mark) Foster, of Rock Spring, Ga,, Jenny and (Levi) Eaves and Natalie Pedersen, all of Ringgold; grandparents, Ken and Carol Bonn of Pewaukee, Wisconsin; grandfather and stepgrandmother, Kenneth and (Dorothea) Pedersen and grandmother, Bonnie Pedersen, all of Wauwatosa, Wis.; Nephew, Henry Foster and Nieces, Tia and Kayla Eaves; several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, in the Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Thad Smith officiating.
Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today and prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by the Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.
Jeffrey Rogers
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Jeffrey Eugene "Jeff" Rogers, 55, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at his residence.
He had been a lifelong resident of North Georgia for over 40 years. Mr. Rogers was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid NASCAR fan, bowling fanatic and U.T. Vols fan, who loved spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his grandparents, Woodrow and Grace Dedmon, Earl and Agnes Rogers; and father, Jim Ben Rogers.
Survivors are his mother, Charlotte P. Rogers; children, Jason Rogers, Shannon (Chad) Peyton, and Leslie Rogers; sister, Vicki R. (Chuck) Brashear; granddaughters, Autumn Slaven, Addison Bane; and his beloved dog, Baby Girl Talley.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joe Brown officiating.
Interment in National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
ALABAMA
Charles Douglas
BRYANT -- Charles Lee "Boo" Douglas, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
He was born born Aug. 29, 1939 He served in the United States Navy and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Coot" Douglas and Verna Mae Douglas; one brother, Leon Douglas.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lottie B. Douglas; daughter, Kathy Lloyd; grandson, Justin "Pug" Lloyd, all of Bryant, Ala.; granddaughter and husband, Erica and Daniel Arnold and two great-grandsons, Korbin Reed and Karter Arnold, all of Louisiana; two brothers, W.L. Douglas and Jerry Douglas and wife, Rita, of Dunlap, Tenn.; one sister and husband, Cliff Osment, McMinnville, Tenn.; 16 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. EDT Saturday in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Rev. Ed McKinney officiating.
Interment with military honors will be held in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.
Visitation today 2-9 p.m. EDT and Saturday noon-2 p.m.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.
Lucious Oliver Sr.
RAINSVILLE -- Lucious Ray "Nookie" Oliver Sr., 66, formerly of Chattanooga, died Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Funeral is 11 a.m. CDT Saturday from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Broadway Baptist Church Cemetery.
www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation today from 4-8 p.m. CDT and Saturday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. CDT.
Eleanor Williams
RAINSVILLE -- Eleanor Irene Williams, 81, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. CDT from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Mountain View Memory Gardens.www.rainsville funeralhome.com.
Visitation will today from 4-8 p.m. CDT and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CDT.
Opal Workman
HIGDON -- Opal M. Workman, 63, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
She was a homemaker and member of Canaan Land Baptist Church and East Brow Baptist Church Bible Study.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Gladys Massey; and brother, Lewis Massey.
Survivors include her husband, Noah Workman; daughter and husband, Kathy and Mark Winans, Ider, Ala.; two sons and wives, Todd and Vickie Workman, Higdon, and Kelly and Amanda Workman, Higdon; six sisters, Carrie May Abbott, Ruby Taylor, Marie and Sammy Parker, Margaret Weeks, Linda and Phillip Higdon and Edna and Eddie Odell; one brother, Henry and Janice Massey; four grandchildren, Chasity and Taylor Harrington, Tabatha Workman, Kyle Workman and Tori Workman.
Funeral services will be held noon EDT Saturday, March 20, 2010 in the Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Moreland officiating with burial at Higdon Cemetery.
Visitation today 2 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-noon.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant.