HAMILTON COUNTY
Evelyn Batson
Evelyn Rose Dickinson Batson, 91, died peacefully at her home Friday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2010, surrounded by family and friends.
A native of Mercer, Tenn., she had lived in Chattanooga for 65 years. She was a faithful member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church since its inception. Evelyn enjoyed traveling, painting and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Glass and Mary Hudson Dickinson; infant daughter, Jane Evelyn Batson; sisters, Virginia D. Frey and Lois D. Roberts.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 69 years, Robert J. Batson Sr.; sons, Robert J. Batson Jr. and James A. (Susan) Batson; grandchildren, Laurel Batson (Jim) Boles, Robert J. (Jane) Batson III and Todd A. (Lauren) Batson; great-grandchildren, Ashley Boles, Brett Boles, Christopher Boles, Jack Batson, Sara Catherine Batson and Thomas Walker Batson; brother, John G. (Virginia) Dickinson; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff at Life Care Center of Red Bank and Hospice of Chattanooga, and special caretaker, Nolan Butler.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Feb. 20, 2010, at Rivermont Presbyterian Church with Dr. Daniel Sansbury officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be the Rivermont Presbyterian Senior Adult Bible Study.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Lou Ella Brown
Lou Ella Brown, 92, of East Ridge, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The family will not be present on Monday but would like to give the opportunity for friends to pay their respects at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at the funeral home with Rev. Ken Sauer officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Aaron Cash
Aaron Rufus Cash, 82, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.
Emma Chambers
Emma Josephine Chambers, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was born Oct. 3, 1928 in Chattanooga to the late Jesse H. and Susie Fowler Cline. Mrs. Chambers was a former minister at Faith Chapel Holiness Church of God and was retired from Roxbury Carpets after 15 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ronnie Cline, Jim Cline, Henry Cline, Peggy Floyd, Janelle Lukitch, and Mary Goins.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Raymond D. Chambers; children, Wanda (Michael T.) Whitener, of Chattanooga, Mary Sue Chambers and Virginia Jo Chambers, of Ooltewah; sisters, Frances Baker, of Chattanooga and Edith Peterson, of Hixson; brothers, Nathan Cline, of Rossville and Jesse Cline, of East Ridge; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the North Chapel with the Rev. Don Glenn officiating.
Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 23, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the North Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Siskin Hospital or Avalon Hospice.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Douglas Clark
Douglas Keith Clark, 51, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral: today at noon at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church with Pastors Steve Cradle and Ternae Jordan Sr. officiating.
Burial: Highland Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Jean Collier
Ellen Jean Pinkerton Collier departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, after a lengthy illness in Chattanooga.
She was born Aug. 9, 1936 to the late Jesse Robert Pinkerton Sr. and Irene Boyd Pinkerton.
She was preceded in death by siblings, Jesse Jr., Naomi Pinkerton Harrison and Hebert Logan Sr.; and beloved aunt, Rachel Boyd Sawyer.
She united with the First Baptist Church of Hixson and was baptized under the Pastorate of the late Rev. C.F. Campbell.
She leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Debra Blaine, of Anchorage, Alaska, Karin (Andre) Steele, of Chattanooga, Charlotte "Kim" Pinkerton, of Atlanta, Ga., Sonja (Calmese) Pinkerton Jordan, of Fayetteville, N.C., Jennifer (Chuck) Jenkins, of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Iris Collier Wigfall, of Chattanooga; sisters, Evelyn Gunn, of Los Angeles, Calif., Frances Stevenson, Gwendolyn McClendon, Helen Pinkerton and Sheree Wheat, all of Chattanooga; brothers, James Pinkerton, Paul (Shirley) Pinkerton Sr., and Wayne Pinkerton Sr., all of Chattanooga; brothers-in-law, Samuel Stevenson. of Chattanooga and John Harrison Sr., of Detroit, Mich.; 20 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 20, 2010 at noon at John P. Franklin Funeral Home with Elder Charles L. Jackson officiating.
Interment in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Sign online guestbook at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Trent Crosson
Trent Crosson passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131
Sammie Dunn
Sammie L. Dunn, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at his residence.
Funeral: today at noon at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. James Leslie officiating.
Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Nina Ferrell
Nina Jo Ferrell, 75, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.
Nina was a member of Calvary Baptist church. Nina loved to sing at the gospel singing nights at Hardee's and she was always smiling. We will love you and miss you always.
Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Roman Ferrell; daughters, Gale (Jerry) McDowell, of Hixson, Lisa (Larry) Stansell, of Chattanooga and Kim (Danny) Hankins, of Hixson; son, Franklin (Gloria) Campbell, of Indiana; six grandchildren: cherished granddaughter, Ashley Durham, Jerry, Jessica, Brandy, Dustin and Aaron; four great-grandchildren, Gunner, Ava, Jaylee and Joey; brother, John Johnson, of Signal Mountain; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held noon Monday at Lane Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Roberson officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Jo Griggs
Olive Josephine "Jo" Davis Griggs passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.
Born in Hamilton County, Tenn., on Aug. 13, 1921, she was a daughter of Franklin Emmitt Davis and Mary Martha Smith Davis.
Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Erick Griggs Sr.; two sisters, Amy Davis Houts and Evelyn Davis Manley; and three brothers, Franklin Davis, William Davis and John Henry Davis.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Martha Campbell, of Columbia, S.C.; son, Erick Griggs II and his wife, Bitse, of Ringgold, Ga.; two granddaughters, Margie Blackwelder and her husband, Brian, of Columbia and Missy McKenna and her husband, Donald, of Chattanooga; four great-grandchildren, James, John Campbell, and Molly Blackwelder, of Columbia and Brooks McKenna, of Chattanooga; and several nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services were held Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, with the Rev. Jennifer Newell, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Cleveland, officiating. Written condolences may be sent to the funeral home for forwarding to the family.
The family wishes to acknowledge with grateful appreciation the loving care given Jo by her attending physicians and the nurses and staff of NHC HealthCare of Rossville and Hospice of Chattanooga.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation, P.O. Box 19269, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, or to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Arrangements were by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742.
Susie Harris
Susie M. Harris, 102, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2010, at a local healthcare facility.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors 1724 McCallie Ave.
Sarah Hawke
Sarah Ann Rose Hawke, 87, of Soddy-Daisy, left this walk of life surrounded by family and friends to be welcomed by her Heavenly Father on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.
Our most beloved mother was born May 29, 1922 to the late Edna and Tom Rose. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Soddy-Daisy, member of the Dorcas Class, WMU and Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Shad and Pete Rose; and one sister, Flora Shadwick.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Duval Hawke; two loving daughters, Karen (Don) Beard, of Ooltewah, and Jan (Jerry) Wilson, of Hixson. Grandchildren, Eric Beard, Emmy Brannan, Jennifer Mason and Jeri Wilson; and six great-grandchildren. Sisters, Verna Green and Ruth Elsie; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, Feb. 20, and 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the North Chapel.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, Highway 153 with the Rev. Seton Tomyn and Jerry Wilson officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Bill Childers, Red Frazier, John Rawlston, J.R. Rawlston, Arnold Stulce and Gene West serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Dorcas Class.
Many thanks and love to the wonderful staff of Life Care of Red Bank and Hospice of Chattanooga.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Louise Knox
Louise Knox, 87, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at a hospital in Douglasville, Ga.
Funeral services will be held today at 12:30 p.m. at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Allen presiding and the Rev. H.H. Wright eulogist.
Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Homer Nelson
Homer E. Nelson, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.
Homer graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School in 1939. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Homer served as Hamilton County Welfare Director and Rural Transportation Director from 1959 to 1990.
He was appointed by the County Council and Judge Wilkes Thrasher, Sr. He received a Distinguished Service Award from Hamilton County Government after 31 years and 4 months of service. On July 25, 1990 he became a Charter member of the Tennessee Association for Special Transportation Board.
In the 1950's Homer began a Gospel Radio Show on FM at WDOD. Homer hosted a radio show "The Gospel Train" which aired on WFLI from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. He began his career with WFLI in 1991 and served until his death.
He served as an announcer and sales representative with WFLI. He served as the Music Director at Daisy Church of God in 1958 where he was responsible for bringing the Oak Ridge Boys to perform as well as many other special music programs.
In the 1960s he served as Music Director at Fourth Avenue Church of God and East Chattanooga Church of God. He organized the North Hamilton County Chorus with Clarence Hale in the 1960's. Homer was active in the Downtown Chattanooga Optimist Club where he served as Publicity Chairman from 1992 to 1994.
Homer is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jackie Nelson; twin daughters, Marlene Erlher of Kentucky and Darlene Davenport, of Kentucky; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Velma Johnson, of Hixson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Childers, Brother Lee Byrd and Brother Steve Brandon officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Road, Hixson, TN 37343.
Edwin Posey
Edwin Marion Posey, 79, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, in an area healthcare facility.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Middle Valley Church of Christ, 1836 Thrasher Pike, Hixson, TN 37343 with Minister Larry Clements officiating.
Mr. Posey will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church.
Interment will follow in Hamilton County Memorial Park with Hixson Lodge #727 F&AM providing Masonic graveside services.
Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy. Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24-hour obituary line, 843-5055.
Geraldine Ringley
Wilma Geraldine "Jerry" Bryant Ringley, 94, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at a local hospital of complications from pneumonia.
Geraldine was born in Catoosa County, Ga., on April 29, 1915, the daughter of the late Arthur and Natalie Legrand Bryant. She moved to Hixson in 1918. Geraldine was a member of Burks United Methodist Church in Hixson.
Geraldine attended Gold Point School in Hamilton County and graduated eighth grade May 9, 1930. She attended Hixson High School and graduated May 8, 1934 as Salutatorian. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Milligan College, May 13, 1938, and her masters degree in education from Milligan College. She also attended Berea College for one year.
Geraldine married Lester Durrell Ringley in 1940 and they moved to Tampa, Fla., in 1942, where she taught in high school and was a football coach. She relocated back to Hixson in 1946, and taught at Ganns Middle Valley Elementary until 1971.
For the past 5 1/2 years, she was a resident at Regency Assisted Living in Hixson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Durrell "Doc" Ringley.
Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Linda R. Smith of Charleston, S.C.; and a son, Don Durrell Ringley of Soddy-Daisy; son-in-law, James Lynn Smith and daughter-in-law, Pam Rogers Ringley; a brother, Wallace Bryant and sister-in-law, Lottie, of Melbourne, Fla.; nephews, Mike Bryant and Jerry McGee; niece, BeBe Bryant; nephews, Peter and Thomas Arthur Bryant; great-nieces, Jessica Bryant and Alexandra Bryant; and great-nephews, Carson and Armon Bryant.
Ms. Ringley's family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Patton-Evans and to the ICU staff at Memorial Northpark Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the North Chapel.
Services for Geraldine will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the North Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Eldridge officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made in Geraldine's name to the Eldridge Class at Burks United Methodist Church, 6429 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Doris Smith
Doris Petty Smith, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.
Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and David Petty. Doris had been a member of East Lake Baptist Church since the age of 18 and a member of East Ridge Baptist Church since the two merged. Her Sunday School class held a special place in her heart, and she enjoyed worshipping the Lord through church music.
She graduated from Central High School, class of 1950, and was a member of the Honor Society. Mrs. Smith became a South Central Bell teller upon graduating from high school. She and her co-workers enjoyed working together and being members of the Telephone Pioneers. What she loved most about her job was that it enabled her to work part-time and be home with her children. After 45 years of service, Mrs. Smith retired. After retirement, she went to work part-time at Park Place Restaurant as a cashier, where she enjoyed socializing with old friends and getting to know new ones.
Mrs. Smith adored her children and made them a priority in her life. She was extremely involved in their schools, being PTA President at East Lake Elementary School and a lifetime PTA member at McBrien Elementary School. Doris did her best not to miss a school function or athletic event that her children were involved in. Her family and friends referred to her as "the thumbprint lady" because she made the best little thumbprint around!
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth J. Smith; her son, Kenny Smith (Sammye); her daughters, Sheree Ratchford (Ricky), Kathy Kimsey (Kenny), Marie Pryor (Donnie), Becky Cushen (Stan); her 10 grandchildren, Joey Smith (Emily), Heather Wamack (Jason), Casey Smith (Lee), Kendra Kimsey, Brooke Flanagan (Keven), Kristopher Kimsey, Jeremy Pryor, Spencer Cushen, Cody Pryor, Katie Cushen; her six great-grandchildren, Carter and Hudson Wamack, Gracy and Carly Smith, Taylor Boehm and Asher Flanagan; and her only sister Anne McElroy.
Memorial donations may be made to Children's Home/Chambliss Shelter at 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411, or the American Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at the East Ridge Baptist Church Activities Building with Dr. Ronnie Mitchell officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ralph White, Jack Bates, Jack Goodlet, Dale Mabee, Danny Mabee and Erskine Mabee.
Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Alberta Thomas
Alberta B. Thomas, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, in a Shelbyville hospital.
Funeral: today at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth B. Lankford officiating.
Burial: Highland Memorial Gardens.
Bonnie Thompson
Bonnie Lee Thompson, 86, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.
A longtime resident of Chattanooga, Mrs. Thompson was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, three brothers; her husband, Dennis A. Thompson; and her son, Roger McDowell.
Survivors are her children, Sharon Brooks, Chattanooga, Ronnie (Vickie) Thompson, Ooltewah, and Karen (Wayne) Grasham, Signal Mountain; brother, Bill Tanner, Henagar, Ala.; grandchildren, Dathan Findley, Ginger Shields, Duran, Jeremy and Jessica Thompson, Kyle Grasham, John, Blaze and Will McDowell; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Johnny Nix officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Roosevelt White
Roosevelt White, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2010 in a local hospital.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors. 1724 McCallie Ave.
TENNESSEE
Velma Cannon
PALMER -- Velma Louise White Cannon, 93, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
Margaret Gunther
PIKEVILLE -- Margaret Akins Gunther, 78, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.
Service today 2 p.m. CST with burial in Pikeville Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
Randy Higginbotham
SPRING CITY -- Randy Wayne Higginbotham, 56, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, in Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Born in Miami, Fla., on April 14, 1953, he was the son of Rebecca Leigh Higginbotham and the late Morterman Braxton Higginbotham. Randy graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Building Construction. He was employed by TVA for over 30 years and held various positions within the organization. Randy was a Senior Labor Relations Consultant upon his retirement in December, 2009 and had previously served as Human Resource Manager. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spring City.
Randy is survived by his wife, Norma Sue Higginbotham, of Spring City; his mother, Rebecca Leigh Higginbotham, of Spring City; brothers, Dennis Higginbotham, of Spring City, Grady L. (Deborah) Higginbotham, of Duluth, Ga., and Arthur C. (Abbe) Higginbotham, of Orlando, Fla. He is survived by nephews, Craig Higginbotham and Daren B. Higginbotham; and nieces, Jillian Higginbotham, Cassidy Higginbotham and Kate Mayfield. Randy is also survived by his stepdaughter, Irene (Michael S.) Erwin, of Decatur.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Spring City with the Rev. Brian Price officiating.
Interment will follow in Foster Cemetery in Niota, Tenn.
The family will receive friends today, Feb. 20, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vaughn Funeral Home.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.; or the First Baptist Church of Spring City, Building Fund, P.O. Box 127, Spring City, TN 37381.
Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of arrangements.
Bob Tudors
JASPER -- Bobby "Bob" Tudors, 65, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.
Mr. Tudors was born in South Pittsburg, Tenn., a son of the late Lonnie and Gladys Caldwell Tudors.
After graduating from Marion County High School, Mr. Tudors entered the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Shangri La.
He was the founder of Service Industrial Supply Co. in Chattanooga and served as President of the company until his retirement.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers, Harvey, Jim, Billy, Howard and Gene Tudors; sisters, Frances Cox and Daisy Childress.
Survivors include his wife, Inna Eller Tudors, of Jasper; sons, Robert "Bobby" Tudors, of Chattanooga, and Allen Tudors, of Jasper; grandsons, Bobby Tudors III, of Trenton, Ga., and William Gossett, of Chattanooga; great-grandson Hayden Tudors; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon CST today, Feb. 20, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Luke Williams and Brother Billy Rankin officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West, in Tiftonia.
Jeff, Doyle, and Tim Collins, Chris and Billy Lancaster and Travis Sullivan will serve as pallbearers. Pete Frost will be an honorary pallbearer.
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Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500.
Gary Watson
TULLAHOMA -- Gary Watson, 43, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the Watson-North chapel.
Interment in Mt. Carmel cemetery with friends and family serving a pallbearers.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.
Visitation today from 5-9 p.m. at Watson-North Funeral Home.
Charles Webster
SPRING HILL -- Charles Willie Webster, 63, passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2010.
Funeral will be noon today at Carmack Boulevard Church of Christ.
Arrangements by V.K. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 931-388-4061.
GEORGIA
Donald Blevins
RISING FAWN -- Donald Russell Blevins (Donn F. Blythe, Silent Wolf KBTI), left this earthly life to join his Heavenly Father on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.
He was born on May 26, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Martin Blevins and Lucile Morgan Blevins; and son, Patrick Russell Blevins.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Blevins; sons, Martin (Marci) Blevins, Bill (Susan) Blevins; seven grandsons, Gregory (Tina) Varnell, Mitchell Varnell, Brandon (Cayla) Varnell, Corey Amoson, Jacob Amoson, Derek Blevins, Drake Blevins; one granddaughter, Hope (Kevin) Arp; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Daniel (Juanita) Blevins; two sisters, Deloria Harris, Devonnah (Bill) Privett; several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and nephews, and many cousins and aunts.
Don touched many lives in his 66 years and shared his many talents with all who needed him.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. EST today in the chapel of Ryan Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Cantrell officiating.
Burial will follow in Deerhead Cove Cemetery.
Marjorie Hulsey
RINGGOLD -- Marjorie Jeanette Hulsey, 71, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and a member of Center Grove Baptist Church and the Walking Together Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hulsey was retired from the Walker County school system, having served in the cafeteria at Ridgeland High School.
Survivors are her husband of 55 years, Ralph Hulsey; son, Rev. Chris (Laura) Hulsey, Ringgold; sister, Glenda Townsend, Tiftonia; grandchildren, Allison Hulsey and Seth Hulsey.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Center Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. David Brown and the Rev. Terry Trivette officiating.
Interment in National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the church one hour before the service.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Charles Lawson
TRENTON -- Charles Edward Lawson, 74, died Friday morning, Feb. 19, 2010, at his home.
He was a retired welder from Combustion Engineering Inc. of Chattanooga. A veteran of the U.S. Marines. A member of Boilermakers Local 656 of Chattanooga and member of Trenton First Baptist Church. He was a very avid sports fan and was Dade County High School No. 1 fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Hazel Lawson; two sisters, Barbara Keesler, Allie Mae Dunn; one brother, Bobby Gene Lawson; and son, Mark Lawson.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Melva Jean Lawson, of Trenton; two daughters, Sharon (Victor) McCurdy, Henager, Ala., Kathy (Mike) Seymour, Wildwood, Ga.; one son, Eddy Lawson, Wildwood; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. EST Sunday in the Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Cantrell officiating.
Interment will be in Overlook Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and noon until service time Sunday at Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Thomas Swann
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Thomas C. Swann, 78, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Gail and family.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial services will be private.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Ray Ziegler
RINGGOLD -- Ray Ziegler, 70, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his residence in Ringgold.
He was born in Hamburg, Germany, and moved to Montreal Quebec, Canada, at the age of 15, before moving to Ringgold 33 years ago. Mr. Ziegler had worked in the carpet industry for over 50 years and traveled the world extensively.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Hedwig Rossman Ziegler; brothers, Walter Ziegler and Albert Ziegler.
Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Mary Ziegler; sons, Ronald Ray Ziegler, Ringgold, Bryan Wayne (Lisa) Ziegler, Luthersville, Ga.; sister, Almut Mattfeld, Hamburg, Germany; sister-in law, Judith Ziegler; grandchildren, Ashley and Caleb Ziegler; nephews, Kai and Peter Mattfeld, Thomas Ziegler; niece, Susan Ziegler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arborist Foundation or ASPCA Animal Humane Society.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
ALABAMA
Jeniece Akines
VALLEY HEAD -- Jeniece Akines, 74, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Clyde O'Dell officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
To share your condolences, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Rosa Crider
VALLEY HEAD -- Rosa Mae Crider, 69, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.
Survivors: husband, Jake Wayne Crider; son, Billy Joe Crider; daughters, Kandis Gregory, Tonya Hilyer
Visitation today from 3-9 p.m. CST at Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne.
Funeral 2 p.m. CST Sunday in Burt Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial at Head Springs Cemetery.
Kathleen Edwards
STEVENSON -- Kathleen Elizabeth Haswell Edwards, 87, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Gulfport, Miss.
Visitation will be Sunday 1-3 p.m. CST at Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson.
The funeral service will be Sunday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. CST at the funeral home chapel.
Interment at Stevenson City Cemetery.
Ollie Ramza
DAWSON -- Ollie Walter Ramza, 75, passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2010.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. CST Sunday, Feb. 21, from the funeral home chapel.
Burial in Beulah Cemetery.
Visitation 10 a.m.-8 p.m. CST today and Sunday 11 a.m. CST until service at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Harvey Smith
POWELL -- Harvey Norman Smith, 53, pased away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his residence.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. CST Sunday, Feb. 21, at Nazareth Cemetery.
Family will receive friends 2-6 p.m. CST today at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
Family asks no flowers please.