Obituaries

Obituaries for April 7, 2011

• Mary

  Mary Ruth Hogue Mary Ruth Hogue departed this life on Sunday, April 3, 2011. She was born on Sept. 9, 1937, to the late W.G. "Georgia Boy" Harper and Rachel …

• Cordarrius Armour

  Cordarrius Armour, 22, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at a local hospital.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Evelyn Baxley

  TRENTON Evelyn Louise Johns Baxley, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at St. Barnabas Senior Living Center, Chattanooga.She was preceded in death by her parents, Hettye Gross and William …

• Ronnie Cass

  George Ronald "Ronnie" Cass, 65, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in a local nursing home.He was the son of the late Worley Cass. Ronnie was …

• Geraldine Cave

  Geraldine Ruth Afman Cave, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2011, following a battle with cancer.Gerry was born in Plainwell, Mich., on Aug. 5, …

• George Day

  TULLAHOMA George Day, 81, passed away Wednesday morning, April 6, 2011.Visitation will be Friday from 5 until 9 p.m. CDT at Tullahoma Funeral Home.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CDTSaturday …

• Sandra Dunlap

  CROSSVILLE Sandra Jean Hale Dunlap, 68, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011.She was born June 22, 1942, in Chattanooga, daughter of the late Jack Hall and Nedra Ann Wolfe Hale.Mrs. …

• Fred Ellis

  Freddie Joe Ellis, 72, of East Ridge, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Parkridge East Hospital, with his family by his side.He was preceded in death by his …

• Charles Feagans

  RINGGOLD Charles "Buck" Duane Feagans, 70, passed away Tuesday April 5, 2011, at his residence.A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, he was a former employee of Benny Jackson …

• Hazel Friel

  Hazel R. Friel passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Memorial Hospital.She was born in Neds Fork, Ohio, and lived her life in Ohio, Groveland, Fla., and Chattanooga. Retired from …

• John Frierson

  Burton Frierson IIIJohn Burton Frierson III died on Sunday, April 3, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer.Burton was born in Chattanooga on April 3, 1935 to the late John …

• James Grant

  James Sherman Grant Sr., 82, of East Ridge, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at his home.He was born April 20, 1928 in Bryant, Ala., to the late Herbert and …

• Warren Grasham

  Warren H. Grasham, 88, of Hixson went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.He was born in Lauderdale County, Ala., and had lived in Henegar, Ala., …

• Dennis Greeson

  Dennis Ray Greeson, 57, died Monday, April 4, 2011.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Emily Greeson; and grandson, Dylan James Dean.He is survived by his daughters, …

• William Hales

  ATHENS William Durward Hales, 81, died Monday, April 4, 2011, at Limestone Health Facility.Born Oct. 20, 1929 in Dekalb County to William and Bashti Hales.He was of Baptist faith and …

• Fred Jackson

  Fred Jackson Jr., of Hixson, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2011, at the age of 93.He was a graduate of Daisy High School and The …

• Ernestine Johnson

  Ernestine "Sista" Johnson, 93, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011.Survivors include her husband, Willie Johnson; sisters, Elizabeth Lucas, Mary Hall, Evelyn Foster; brother, Peter Beasley; a host of nieces, nephews, …

• Freida Johnson

  TRENTON Freida Maureen Johnson, 54, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011.She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and caregiver, working for Dade Health and Rehab. for 15 years, enjoyed reading …

• Kacie Johnson

  RAINSVILLE Kaci Michelle Johnson, 11, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at her residence.Survivors include parents, Brad and Jessica Ellis; sister, Emily Ellis; grandparents, Brenda Whitzell, Richard Ellis.Funeral will be …

• Dolly Justus

  PISGAH Dolly Shrader Justus, 85, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Hutcheson Medical Center.Mrs. Justus was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.She is survived by her daughter, Regina (Carl) …

• Georgia King

  Georgia Mae King, 87, passed away Monday, April 4, 2011.She was preceded in death by her mother, Mae Lizzie Hughes.Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Mack F. King …

• Pearlene Lindsey

  Pearlene C. Lindsey, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in a local hospital.She was employed by Olan Mills. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry …

• Roy May

  CROSSVILLE Roy Wayne May, 63, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at his residence.Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday from W.T. Wilson Chapel.Burial at New Macedonia Cemetery. Family …

• William McGinness

  William Fontaine McGinness, 57, died in his St. Elmo home on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie Fontaine and Joseph Hastings McGinness Sr.He is …

• Dorothy Oliver

  WHITWELL Dorothy M. Oliver, 81, died Wednesday morning, April 6, 2011, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Oliver.Survivors include her daughter, Beverly (Robert) …

• Marie Raper

  ALTAMONT Marie Liddle Raper, 81, of the Skymont community near Altamont, Tenn., passed away at her home Tuesday evening, April 5, 2011.She was a native of Pennsylvania and had worked …

• Jimmy Ray

  COWAN Jimmy Clinton Ray Jr., 51, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, his home.A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. CDT today at Cowan First Baptist Church.Interment will be …

• Lloyd Ridley

  LaFAYETTE Lloyd Allen Ridley, 56, died Tuesday, April 6, 2011.Preceded in death by wife, Lynn Raines Ridley; parents, Lloyd Duke and Betty Jean Smith Ridley.Survived by sons, Jamie Ridley, and …

• Fronia Samples

  JACKSBORO Fronia Rue Samples, 83, formerly of Etowah, died Tuesday, April 5th at St. Mary's Rehab Center in Lafollette, Tenn.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at McMinn …

• Charles Smith

  Charles Smith, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011.Mr. Smith was born in Chattanooga to Charles and Minerva Smith. He was a longtime member of Duncan Park …

• Helena Sneed

  Helena Anne Sneed, 42, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in a local hospital.She was a graduate of Brainerd High School and was formerly employed by UNUM Provident.She …

• Jeffery Spain

  BEERSHEBA SPRINGS Jeffery D. "Spam" Spain, 45, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at his home.He was a member of Cumberland Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his …

• Alma Stone

  Alma Lee Ansley Stone, 95, formerly of Sumter, S.C., passed away Monday, April 4, 2011, at Manor House in Chattanooga, after a long and eventful life.Born Oct. 16, 1915 in …

• Martha Wardlaw

  LaFAYETTE Martha Jean Woods Wardlaw, 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 5, 2011.Martha was a member of LaFayette United Methodist Church.She was passionate about her …

• Robert Weir

  RINGGOLD Robert "Bob" Claude Weir, 64, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at a local healthcare facility.Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Pastor …

• Robert White

  Robert "Junior" White Jr., 47, of Hixson, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Christ Family Church. Junior lived in Hixson the …

• Nota Wilkerson

  Nota WilkersonNota Mae Wilkerson, 94, of Signal Mountain, died Wednesday April 6, 2011.Mrs. Wilkerson was born June 15, 1916 in Sparta, Tenn., the daughter of the late William S. and …

• Frances Wooden

  ROSSVILLE Frances Hughes Wooden, 92, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. She grew up in Slygo, Ga., but has lived in the …

• Clarie Wright

  Clarie M. Wright, 100, of Chattanooga, transitioned into her new life with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in a local health care facility.Visitation is 10 a.m. today at …

• Lois Young

  Lois Carolina Young, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.Mrs. Young was born on January 3, 1932 in Archville, Tenn., to Ella Savannah Wilcox Hall and Floyd …