HAMILTON COUNTY
Virginia Bedwell
Virginia Sims Bedwell, 78, of East Ridge, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010, at a local hospital.
She was a native of Flat Rock, Ala., and had lived most of her life in East Ridge where she worked at Eckerd's for many years as a Pharmaceutical Tech. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in East Ridge and will always be remembered for her kindness and willingness to open her home to anyone in need.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie J. Bedwell; and parents, Rufus and Emaline Sims.
Survivors include her son, Michael (Susan) Bedwell, of Chattanooga; two daughters, Kathy Goins and Gail Bedwell, both of Chattanooga; five grandsons, Michael "Tye" (Donna) Bedwell, of Chickamauga, Samuel Bedwell, of Chattanooga, Thomas Bedwell, of Pensacola, Fla., David Pendergrass, of Chattanooga, and Michael Taylor, of Chattanooga; three great-grandchildren; and several very dear friends.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcresthcapel.com.
A private burial will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Alvin Cagle
Alvin Ray Cagle, 71, of Signal Mountain, died Sunday, March 7, 2010.
He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in New Orleans. Had education in Business Accounting and he retired from the Town of Signal Mountain Public Works Department after 25 years of service.
He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Loy Cagle and mother, Mary Olena Cagle.
He is survived by a son, Harvey Alan Cagle, Signal Mountain; daughter, Alva Jean (Michael) Thompson, Signal Mountain; grandchildren, Carrie (Jesse Harvey) Cagle, Cagle Mountain, Cherrie (Josh) Hall, William (Beth) Hicks, Dunlap, Chrissy and Lauren Thompson, Signal Mountain; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Seretha Jo Hammers, Melva Jean (EJ) Millwood, Signal Mountain, Connie (Venus) White and Beverly (Danny) Edwards, both of Dayton; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. CST in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Stacy Seals and Dr. Steven Granger officiating.
Burial will be in Rankin Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.
Family will receive friends today from 2 -8 p.m. CST.
Rudy Calambro
Rudy Calambro, 81, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010.
He was born in Fort. Stotstenberg, Pampanga, Philippines.
Mr. Calambro was an electrical Engineer and retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Rudy is survived by his wife of 56 years, Thelma Calambro; three daughters, Maria Cooper and her husband, Jim and their daughter, Jaimee, of Hixson; Ruth Hanna and her husband, Steve and their son, Erik, of Springville, Calif.; Lynne Johnson and her husband, Gene and their sons, Chris and Wes, of Hixson.
A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Thursday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 930 Ashland Terrace, with Father Charles Burton officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the church.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P. O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Thurman Cole
Thurman Cole, 85, of Chattanooga, passed Friday, March 5, 2010.
He was preceded in death by parents, Will and Vinnie Cole; brother, James Cole, sister, Louise Watkins.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted caregiver, Mrs. Barbara Pride; son, Thurman Grey; daughter, Marie (Ray) Burks; brother, Arthur (Erma) Cole, Obie Cole, Sodie Cole; sisters, Elsie Brown, Mary (Noble) Tolliver, Geraldine Strickland; three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends; very dear friend, C.W. Thomas.
Funeral service: Wednesday at 1 p.m. at New Rising Star Baptist Church with Pastor Michael McMurray officiating. 2104 Farleigh St.
Burial in Highland Cemetery. The body will lie in state today, March 9, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the church.
Arrangements by Prestige Funeral Service, 709 Dodds Ave.. 697-1936.
Bill Collins
William T. "Bill" Collins, 81, of Chattanooga formerly of Cordova, Md., passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 in a local hospital.
He was born April 10, 1928 in Cordova, Md.
Mr. Collins was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and was retired from the United States Airforce after 21 years of service. He was a member of the Retired Sergeants Association and the Marimont Garden Club.
His parents, Ralph Collins and Mary Collins Voshell preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 58 1/2 years, Rose Collins; children, Mary Collins, of Chattanooga, Connie Frankenberry, of Pineville, La., and Gary Collins, of Orlando, Fla.; brother, Ivan Collins, of Easton, Md.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 11, at 5 p.m. at the East Brainerd Chapel with Father Jim Vick officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
Kermit Croft
Kermit L. Croft, 91, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010.
He was born in DeKalb County, Ala., to the late Stella and Fred Croft. He graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1940. He served in WW II from 1941 to 1945 as a member of the 2nd Armored Division.
He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hixson and retired from Dixie Yarns after 47 years of service. He was a Mason and member of the Order of Eastern Star.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irma Dean Croft; son, Tommy Croft; sisters, Ellie Harris and Louise Battle; granddaughter, Cheril Edwards.
Survivors include sons, Kenneth (Dianne) Croft and Robert Croft; stepchildren, Tom (Ina) Shelton and Vera Tanner; brother, Lloyd Croft; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Darreyl Duggar officiating.
Burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. today and from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Share your thoughts and memories on line at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Aaron Darden Jr.
Aaron Darden Jr., 81, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010, at a local hospital.
He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Southeastern Meats.
Survivors include his sons, Stevie and Roland Darden; Martha Strickland and Shelia Oliver; grandchildren, Tammy, Tony, Chanel, Roland Jr., Chanice, Micah; a host of great-granchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at National Cemetery with Rev. Jimmie Ingram officiating.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Geneva German
Geneva German of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, at her daughter's home after a lengthy illness.
Geneva was born Aug. 14, 1925. Geneva retired from Dixie Yarns after 44 years of service. She had been an active member of the East Lake Association and East Lake Seniors where they still talk about her homemade biscuits.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mae and Clyde Wooten; sister, Dean Brown; brothers, Bill, Hobart, and Riley Wooten.
Geneva is survived by her husband, Earl German; daughter, Diane (Charles) Rizzo; granddaughter, Christi (Scott) Underwood; two grandsons, Christopher and Jonathan Underwood; sisters Genell Clayton, Reida Jones, Dayton, Tenn., Nancy (Bobby) Bolton, Dayton, Deborah Thomas, Grand Prairie, Texas; brothers, Don (Bonnie) Wooten, Grand Prairie, Eugene Wooten, Dayton,and Larry (Brenda) Wooten, Dayton.
On April 5, 2010, Geneva and Earl would have been married 67 years.
Funeral services will 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in the J. Avery Bryan Chapel with the Rev. Edward Gasaway officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation will be today, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Caris Healthcare for their love and support during the last few months of her life, especially Dr. Cari Beth Page, Sharon, Hope, Leigh and Tia who saw her for her last time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Caris Healthcare.
Thought and memories may be shared at www.javerybryan.com
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131
(Corner of McCallie Ave. and Beech St.)
Clifford Grant
J. Clifford Grant, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at a local nursing home.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today, March 9, 2010 at the Chapel of Devotion in Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hixson, with the Rev. J.R. Caines officiating.
Please share your thoughts at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
William Loaorca
William Loaorca, 2, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Helen Lockwood
Helen Duff Lockwood, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
Helen's claims to fame were her sense of humor, enriching everyone's life she met and her extraordinary cooking abilities. She was a tireless worker and devoted member of the Girl Scouts, Chattanooga Boys Choir, Kosmos Woman's Club, Manchester Park and Datonia Garden Clubs and Erlanger Pink Ladies. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Lemont Ross Lockwood, and sisters, Chloe Brandon and Edna Rose preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, Lamont (Debby) Lockwood, of Plano, Texas; daughter, Linda (Ray) Towers, of Red Bank; grandsons, Tommy and Robert Lockwood, Kevin (Meredith) Garner and Chris (Nicole) Garner; great-grandsons, Christian and Ethan Garner and Jake and Jamie Garner.
Graveside services will be held today at 10 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Buck officiating.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts should be sent to an organization of your choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Billy Martin
Billy Dean Martin, 76, of Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010.
He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from DuPont after several years of service.
Billy was an avid golfer and was a former member of Creeks Bend Golf Course.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Lula Martin; one infant child, Phyllis Martin; brothers and sisters, Suzie Jane Moore Bidwell, Pearl Bledsoe, Mike Martin, Eva Mae Emery, Tom Martin, Bertha Emery, Jim Martin, Jesse Martin, Luke Martin, Betty Martin.
Survivors include his three daughters, Billie (Mike) Allen, Marcia Martin, Sylvia Martin; four grandchildren, Aaron Allen, Ian Allen, Trey Allen, Kasey Allen; Judy Martin; sister, Mary Ann Holder; several friends, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. today, March 9, 2010 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your favorite Charity.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Jane Miles
Jane Windle Miles, 50, of Signal Mountain, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010, at her home.
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and past parish council member. Jane was a PTA Board member at Signal Mountain Middle High School. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended ETSU in Johnson City, Tenn., and UTC. She was a preschool teacher at Signal Crest United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Leland Windle; and her father-in-law, William L. Miles.
Survivors include her husband, Samuel "Chris" Miles; three children, Lance Lawson, Sarah and Christopher Miles; father, David Windle; three sisters, Kathleen (Billy) Driver, Meg (Taylor) Walker and Anne (Brett) Lawrence; nieces and nephews, David, Daniel and Kaitlin Driver, Lauren, Lindsey and Kristen Walker, and Rebecca, Catherine, Grace and Stephen Lawrence; mother-in-law, Beverley (Bill) Cleary; she will also be missed by her extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins which include, the Sompayrac and Spittler families.
A funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1716 Anderson Pike, Signal Mountain, with Monsignor Alan Humbrecht officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today at the church with a prayer service at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Ellen Locher Foundation, PO Box 4032, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Jane was devoted to her family and the children of the community. "Miss Jane" will be greatly missed.
Thomas Penney
Thomas E. Penney, 85, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Sunday, March 7. 2010.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was retired from Lookout Boiler. He was a member of Christ Family Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Penney.
Survivors include his son, Leland (Kathy) Penney, of Soddy-Daisy; and daughter, Lois (Troy) Green, of Fort Oglethorpe; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be noon Wednesday, March 10, in the chapel of Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Nunley officiating.
Burial will follow in East Soddy Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 until 9 p.m. today, March 9, at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express their special love to Betty Lou and Donnie Alexander.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
William Pursley
William Joe Pursley, 57, of Hixson, died Monday, March 8, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Menisha Vinson
Menisha Vinson, 31, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010, due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
She was a member of Covenant Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Chris Vinson; son, Logan Vinson; daughter, Loren Vinson; mother, Kim Whited; father, Tim Campbell; grandmothers, Ruby M. Hale, Faye Durham; grandfather, William Culpepper.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry Miller officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Hamilton County Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to her children, 9505 Barbee Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
TENNESSEE
Glen Carrick
TULLAHOMA - Glen Howard Carrick, 81, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Harton Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. CST today in the chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left at www.tullahomafuneralhome.com.
Burial in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Joy Edgemon
ENGLEWOOD - Donnie Joyce "Joy" Edgemon, 66, died Saturday, March 6, 2010.
Service is 8 p.m. today, March 9, in the South Chapel, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. prior.
Burial is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunrise Cemetery in Englewood.
Arrangements by Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah.
John Folmer Sr.
TULLAHOMA - John Thomas Folmer Sr., 79, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tullahoma.funeralhome.com.
Burial in Williamsport, Pa.
Carl Howard
DECATUR - Carl Jeffrey "Jeff" Howard, 47, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bowers Funeral Home.
Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens.
Please sign the guest registerat www.bowersfh.com.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. today at Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur Chapel, 423-334-3661
Jimmy Key
ATHENS - Jimmy Doyle Key, 66, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel.
Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Ina Lockmiller
DECATUR - Ina Davis Lockmiller, 91, died Sunday, March 7, 2010.
Funeral services are 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.
Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
Sign the sguestbook at www.bowersfh.com.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bowers Funeral Home Decatur Chapel, 423-334-3661.
James Morrow
ATHENS - James "'Jim" Charles Morrow, 79, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at U.T. Medical Center.
Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Herman Nolan
WHITWELL - Herman "Luke" Nolan, 81, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Abby Nolan, several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Leslie (Pebbles) Nolan and Kenneth Ray Nolan, both of Whitwell.
Family will receive friends noon-8 p.m. today, March 9.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sam Long officiating.
Interment will be at Red Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home 423-658-7777.
Gladys Wampler
ENGLEWOOD - Gladys J. Wampler, 84, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.
Service is 7 p.m. today, March 9, with visitation 5 to 7 p.m. prior
Burial is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mars Hill Cemetery.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.
GEORGIA
Carolyn Barton
ROSSVILLE - Carolyn Diana Barton went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 7, 2010 in a local hospital.
She was 63 and lived in North Georgia for most of her life. She was known as the community "mom" and "granny".
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry Hicks and Voncile Helton Hicks; and brother, David Wayne Hicks.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Roy Gene Barton; daughters, Sonya (Buddy Sr.) Braziel, Jeannean (Lewis Jr.) Gravitt; son, Doug Barton; brothers, Alan (Jan) Hicks, Donald (Janice) Hicks; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends all day today and prior to the service Wednesday.
The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Brother Dewight Deal and Brother Johnathan Bond officiating.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Online guest book @ www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Virginia Bullard
SUMMERVILLE - Virginia Spain Bullard, 77, died Sunday, March 7, 2010.
Funeral today, March 9, at noon in the chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Visitation today 10 a.m. until noon at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Summerville.
Anita Campbell
ROSSVILLE - Anita Campbell, 86, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Minister Jack James and the Rev. Joe Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Dorothy Childress
ROSSVILLE - Dorothy Madaris Childress, 86, died Sunday, March 7, 2010.
She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and a member of Delray Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Childress; and daughters, Peggy Louise Harp and Patricia Sue Spurling.
Survivors include her son, Rev. Ronnie Childress, Rossville; brothers, Melvin Madaris, Fort Oglethorpe, Bobby Madaris, Mobile, Ala.; sister, Betty Sue Saunders, Rock Spring; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel with Dr. Bob Daugherty officiating.
Interment will follow in Grand Center Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences with the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Delray Baptist Church, 784 Steele Road, Rossville, GA 30741.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Dorothy Davis
ROSSVILLE - Dorothy Nell Shaver Davis, 77, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010, at her home.
She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John W. "Bill" Davis, of Rossville; sons, Stephen D. Davis, of Chattanooga, and John T. Davis, of Rossville; daughters. Lisa Roach, of Ringgold; Rebecca Pence, of Tunnel Hill; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosalie Teat, of Red Bank and Billie Doughty, of Rossville.
Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Johnnie Dobson
LaFAYETTE - Johnnie Dobson, 91, died Monday, March 8, 2010.
He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of LaFayette.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Johnnie was a co-owner of Dobbies Super Market with his brother, Oliver "Dobbie" Dobson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Emma Brock Dobson; sister, Doris Scoggins; brothers, Oliver and LeRoy Dobson.
Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Frances Murdock Dobson; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Ronald Underwood; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jane Dobson; sisters, Bernice Brown, Virginia "Sug" Dobson; brother and sister-in-law, William "Bill" and Sammie Dobson, all of LaFayette, sister-in-law, Georgia Dobson, Tennessee; grandchildren, Gerald (Melanie) Underwood, Scott (Lou Rea) Underwood, Holly (Boyd) Greene, Julie (Joe) Psaila; great-grandchildren, Lance, Clayton, Ansley, Bergen and Traven Underwood and Trent Psaila; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. Service conducted by the Rev. Mike Peterson, the Rev. George Turnipseed, Mr. Kenny White.
Pallbearers are Gerald, Traven, Scott, Lance and Clayton Underwood, Boyd Greene and Joe Psaila.
Honorary pallbearers are nephews.
Interment in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
The family would like to thank the management and staff of Shepherd Hills Health Care.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home today from 5 to 8 p.m.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Howard Fletcher Sr.
ROSSVILLE -Howard Dewayne Fletcher Sr., 72, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010.
He was born in Grove Oak, Ala., to the late Robert Howard and Ruby Joyce Fletcher, but had lived in the Rossville area for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith.
He retired from Ancor Glass Co. in 1993 after more than 20 years of service, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 52 years, Barbara "Bobbie" Fletcher; mother-in-law, Juanita Bizzoco; two sons, Howard Fletcher Jr. and Tony Fletcher, all of Rossville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor Thomas Long officiating.
Burial will be held at 3:30 p.m. EST in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Grove Oak, Ala.
The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Katherine Huckabee
LAKEVIEW - Katherine Morrow Huckabee, 88, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Reverend Charles Fountain officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Jay O'Donnell
RINGGOLD - Jay William O'Donnell, 51, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010, at a local hospital.
A native of Virginia, he was a resident of the Ringgold area for the past 40 years. He was an employee of Deakins Automotive and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis and Daisey O'Donnell and Myrtle Love.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amanda (Wayne) Deskins, of Smyrna, Tenn.; stepson, Jamie McGee, of Ringgold parents, John and Bobbie O'Donnell, of Ringgold; two sisters, Sherry J. (Jimmy) McKinney, of Niota, Tenn., and Mary (Tony) Lewis, of Ringgold; brother; James (Nancy) O'Donnell, of Ringgold; two grandchildren, Jordan and Norah Jean Deskins; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends today from 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
An on-line register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
H.B. Spence Jr.
CHAMBLEE - H.B. Spence Jr., 80, passed away on Sunday,
March 7, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alva Lee Spence; father, H.B. Spence Sr. and mother, Hattie Mae Crow; son, Donnie Trammel; brother, Robert Spence; sisters, Joann Hopkins and Minnie Lee Wilholt.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his loving children, Sandra Spence, Ronnie Trammel, Gene Trammel; brothers, Henry Spence, Donald Spence, Elip Spence, Floyd Spence; sisters, Irma Greene, Ruby Lowery; grandchildren, Christina Morgan, Ryan Trammel, Tammy Stanage, Scott Trammel, Grey Trammel; great-grandchidren, Taylor Morgan, Jake Morgan, Jessie Stanage, Whitney Trammel, Chandler Trammel and many extended family: Janie Dunn-Rankin, David Dunn-Rankin, Sarah Dunn-Rankin, Rachel Dunn-Rankin.
Services honoring Mr. Spence will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. with Kenneth Taylor officiating.
Interment will be at City Cemetery of Jackson, Ga.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollyhillfuneralhome.com.
The family will receive friends today, March 9, 2010, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Holly Hill Funeral Home, 431 SW Broad St., Fairburn, GA 30213.
George Vaughn
LaFAYETTE - George Madison "M.G." Vaughn, 76, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010, at a local health care facility.
He was a native of Cherokee County, Ala., had lived most of his life in Chattanooga, and had moved to Lafayette in 1993 following his retirement. Mr. Vaughn was a carpenter who had worked for Chris Craft Boats in Chattanooga and also with Currey Contractors. He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed fishing and camping. He was of the Baptist faith and will be missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Louise Vaughn; parents, William and Lucille Vaughn; and four sisters.
Survivors include five children, Velvie Bailey, of Valley Head, Ala., Darlene (Terry) Lumpkin, of Lafayette, Rickey (P.J.) Vaughn, of Cherokee County Ala., Steve (Charlotte) Vaughn, of Chattanooga, and Jan Stout, of Chattanooga; two brothers; four sisters; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. David Thompson officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
ALABAMA
Joe Wood
POWELL - Joe D. Wood, 80, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. CST from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Kirk Memorial Gardens.
www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be Sunday, from 9 -2 p.m. CST.