Obituaries

Obituaries for August 2, 2012

• Don Abbott

  BRIDGEPORT Grady Don Abbott, 81 a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, July 31, 2012, after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family.Don was …

• James Akers

  James Curtis "J.C." Akers Sr., 82, passed away at his residence on Sunday July 29, 2012. "He fought a good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith". Mr. Akers …

• Vicky Carr

  Vicky Gayle Carr, 51, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at her home.Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 2, 2012 with David Smith officiating …

• JB Chance

  DALTON J.B. Chance, 86, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012.He was the son of the late Glenn and Mary Bell Chance and was preceded in death by his wife of 68 …

• Barbara Cook

  Barbara Ann Cook, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012, in a Nashville hospital.Funeral service will be at noon Thursday at Olivet Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin L. …

• Leatrice Copeland

  Leatrice Maeona Copeland, 87, a lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, in an area healthcare facility.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today in the …

• Clara Ellison

  Clara Mae Cuzzort Ellison, 81, of Lookout Valley, entered into the gates of heaven for her eternal life on Monday, July 30, 2012, at Memorial Hospital after a long battle …

• Raymond Farmer

  Sr.Raymond L. Farmer Sr., 65, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at a local hospital.Arrangements to be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 423-877-3524.

• Annette Filmon

  Aug. 28, 1958I know today is not your birthday, but I was just letting you know that I still love and miss you, and the memories of you still live …

• Juan Flores

  Juan Flores, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was raised in Eagle Pass, Texas …

• Winston Gant

  Harold Winston Gant, 65, of Red Bank, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012.He was actively involved in the Chattanooga area automotive industry for over 40 years.He was preceded in death …

• Rosaria Geraci

  Rosaria P. Geraci, 101, of Chattanooga, formerly of New Orleans, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at a local healthcare facility.She was a loving and giving person who loved to …

• Peggy Glover

  Peggy Lee Glover, of Chattanooga, 60, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012.Funeral will be 5 p.m. EDT today at Mountain View Church of God with Rev. Brad Bridges officiating.Burial in …

• Carol Graham

  BRIDGEPORT Carol Denise Graham, 62, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012.The family will visit from noon-9 p.m. CDT today and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CDT Friday and the funeral will be at …

• Kenneth Grubb

  Kenneth Davis Grubb, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2012.He was the son of the late George Dewey Grubb and Grace …

• Arthur Howard

  Arthur Lee Howard, 72, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2012.The funeral service will be noon Thursday, Aug. 2, in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Calvin Nunley …

• William Hughes

  TUNNEL HILL William Hughes, 77, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012.Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill.The family will receive friends …

• Samuel L

  INMEMORYSAMUEL L. RAY SR.Dec 10, 1932 - Aug 2, 2011Gone, but not forgotten. We love you, but God loved you best.Sadly missed by, Wife, Children, Grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family.

• James Lewis

  James Edward Lewis, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012, in a local health care facility.Funeral at 12:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with …

• David Liner

  SMYRNA David Allen Liner, 41, formerly of Cleveland, Tenn., passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lena Liner, Milburn Liner, James H. Amsbary, Mary …

• Peggy Meador

  Peggy Evans Meador, of East Ridge died Sunday, July 29, 2012.Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 2, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Burial will be …

• William Muse

  William Walton Muse, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012, at his residence.He was a United States Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, John …

• Betty OQuinn

  Betty Jean OQuinn, 86, of Collegedale, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012.She was a wonderful wife and my best friend and is resting in Jesus until the resurrection. Betty, I …

• Lois Parks

  Lois Parks, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in a Chattanooga Nursing Home.Survivors and arrangements will be announced by Patton Funeral Home at a later date.

• Robert Passley

  CALHOUN Robert Lewis "Pogo" Passley, 60, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012.Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday from the Bible Way Learning Center with Bishop Jackie Wilson officiating.Interment at 2 …

• Ralph Payton

  Ralph Payton passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at his home in Red Bank.Funeral arrangements are incomplete; a full obituary will appear in Fridays Times-Free Press. Arrangements by the North …

• Charles Pearson

  Charles Edward Pearson, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away, Tuesday, July 31, 2012.Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, in Lakewood Memory Gardens East.Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.Arrangements by …

• James Penney

  James B. Penney, 80, of Hixson passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at his home with his loving family by his side.Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home …

• Leona Porter

  EVENSVILLE Leona Barger Porter, 80, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012.Funeral service are 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home.Interment in Porter Cemetery.Visitation is from 6 to 8 …

• ANNIE Robinson

  INMEMORYAnnie S.Walker RobinsonJan. 5, 1928 - Aug. 2, 2010My Darling Grandma,we will forever hold you in our hearts.The Walker, Robinson, Matthews and Moore Family

• JEFF SLOAN

  INMEMORYMay 21, 1977 - Aug 2, 1998We miss Jeff. Every day, every month, every year for fourteen years.Mom, Dad, Jessica, Tim, Jennifer and Mia.

• Michael Sampson

  DALTON Michael Shane Sampson, 40, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.He was a member of Highland Church of Christ and was a very given man …

• Brent Taylor

  Brent Marcel "Lil Money" Taylor, 23, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012.He was employed by Volkswagon. He was also a member of Sin City Disciples, Chattanooga Chapter.He was …

• Muriel White

  Georgia Muriel "Woody" White, 88, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Memorial Hospice in Chattanooga.She was born April 24, 1924 in Bridgeport, Ala. Muriel …

• Melinda Whiteman

  Melinda C. Whiteman, 60, of Lookout Mountain, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012.Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.