Peggie Virginia Akridge, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012, in a local hospital.She was formerly employed by Hamilton County Health Department and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dandra ...

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• July 13, 2012

Camilla Hurt Barnheart, 45, transitioned Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Conyers, Ga. She was a resident of Atlanta.She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Barnheart; son, Jerka Barnheart; one grand-daughter, Greensboro, Ga.; father, Richard Hurt Sr., Chattanooga; mother, Pamela Wilson, ...

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Jo Ann "Joey" Bernstein, 66, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012.Joey had a big heart with a soft spirit and a laughing smile who was known for her love of her teddy bears. She was a member of ...

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Carl Nolan Blair was called home Tuesday, July 10, 2012 to be with the Lord at the age of 103.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Allison and Rev. Brian ...

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Doris Nix Cole, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in a local hospital.She moved to Milwaukee from Chattanooga in 1958 and was employed with the Milwaukee Minority Chamber and the city of Milwaukee Housing Authority. She was owner of ...

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Elsie Collins, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 in a local health care facility.Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

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Mary Virginia Cookson, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in a local hospital.She was a native of Mentone, Ala., but had lived most of her life in the Chattanooga area. Mrs. Cookson was a member of ...

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Jerry E. Dixon, 65, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at a local hospital. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

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Joel Dragg died in a local hospital on Saturday, July 7, 2012.He was preceded in death by his father, Mose Howard; mother, Inez Dragg; brother, Terry Lee; sisters, Gurletha Robinson, Doris Suttles and Essie Townsend.Survivors include his wife, Deborah Dragg; ...

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Bessie Powell Duncan, 84, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012, at a local hospital.Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, completed arrangements will be announce in a later edition by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

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Tenisea Fox, 50, of Chattanooga passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Jacksonville, N.C.She had lived most of her life in Chattanooga, and was presently living in Maysville, N.C.Tenisea was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and the ...

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CROSSVILLE Collette Cross French, 40, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012.She was born Feb. 12, 1972 in Chico, Calif. She resided in both McMinn and Rhea Counties since 1980.She was predeceased by her grandfather, L.B. Hunt.Survivors include husband, Tracy French; ...

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Samella Gilmore, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at a local hospital.Arrangements by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home Inc., 765 East M.L. King Blvd. 267-1244.

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Erma J. Glasgow, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at her residence.She was formerly employed by Hamilton County Nursing Home. She formerly attended New United Church and recently attended Metro Tabernacle.She was preceded in death by a ...

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• July 13, 2012

Tonnie Jarrett Lori Hickey, 66, a resident of East Ridge and beloved mother of Dawn Hickey Zielke and Lori Hickey Ezell, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012, of pancreatic cancer.Other survivors include her son-in-law, Mark Zielke; former husband, Donald Lee ...

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Ronald Eugene Keith, 41, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.He was of the Christian faith and preceded in death by his father, Clarence Eugene Keith.Survivors include his daughter, Tracie Keith; mother, Rosie Cofer; grandmother, Eva Gray; brother, ...

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Jr.Joseph David Mays Jr., 68, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012.He was a member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church and was retired from the city of East Ridge as city finance director/City Manager.Survivors include his wife, Patty Boren Mays; ...

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Margaret Fullam Ryon, 87, a longtime resident of Chattanooga, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 10, 2012.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 13, at the East Brainerd Chapel with Dr. David ...

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Marilyn Jo Siress Watts, 55, lifelong resident of Red Bank, walked from her earthly home into her heavenly mansion prepared for her by The Lord Jesus Christ, Tuesday, July 10, 2012. She was a member of Cavalry Bible Church.Marilyn was ...

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Robert Hugh "Bob" Williamson Jr., 83, of Ooltewah passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 ...

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LYNCHBURG Dona Dodd Barton, 100, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma. A Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today in the Jennings Moore-Cortner Chapel.Interment will be in Lynchburg Cemetery, Lynchburg.Jennings Moore-Cortner ...

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OAK RIDGE Gretchen Hamilton Day, 82, departed this life at NHC Dunlap on Thursday, July 12, 2012.Gretchen was a member and former deacon of First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, a former member of the Arisa Garden Club, and a ...

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ATHENS Arvil Justin Goins, 80, passed away Thursday morning, July 12, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center.Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Short Creek Baptist Church.Burial will be in Buttram Cemetery.Visitation 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, ...

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CLEVELAND Rosa Lee Hixon, 81, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012.Survivors include her husband, John M. Hixson; and five children.Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Higgins Funeral Home.Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. ...

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PIKEVILLE Alfred Holland, 82, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his home.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating.Burial in Pikeville Cemetery.Visitation will begin 4-9 p.m. CDT today.Online condolences can be made ...

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Dr. McMINNVILLE Dr. Karon Ray Jennings, D.V.M. died on Thursday, July 12, 2012, in McMinnville.He was born Oct. 29, 1925, in Lawrence County, Tenn. He was a graduate of Lawrence County High School, attended the University of Tennessee, and graduated ...

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LUMINARY June L. Kelly, 74, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in an area hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Miss June, AKA the Chicken Lady, was very active in the Luminary Volunteer Fire Department.She is the daughter of the ...

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DAYTON Geraldine "Geri" Shofner Langley, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed this life, being 92 years old, on Thursday, July 12, 2012.She was born May 27, 1920 to Gerald LeRoy and Maude Foust ...

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COALMONT Creasie Meeks, 81, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012.Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel.Burial in Meeks Family Cemetery.Online condolences may be made at www.fosterlayfuneralhome.net.Arrangements are by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tenn.

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CLEVELAND Ruth Hicks Metzger, 90, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in a Chattanooga hospital.A graduate of Bradley High School and the Chattanooga School of Business, she worked extensively within the insurance industry ...

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CHARLOTTE Matthew Brashears "Matt" Neal, 50, formerly of Chattanooga, suddenly Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at his home.Survivors include his wife, Mendy Powell Neal, Charlotte; his mom and dad, Marcia and Morton Brashears, LaGrange, Ky.; his daughters, Alicia Bailey and Lillian ...

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CLEVELAND Charles K. Thurman, 72, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in a Chattanooga hospital.He was a veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of Ooltewah High School Class of 1957 where he was on their first football ...

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ETOWAH Bobby Lee Williams, 78, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at his residence. Memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Monday, July 16, at First Baptist Church, Etowah.Family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. at the church prior to the service. ...

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RINGGOLD William Asbury Crisp, 75, died Thursday, July 12, 2012.He was retired from education in Catoosa and Walker County and was retired from the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1968.Survived by his wife, Margie Chapman Crisp, Ringgold; daughter, Cindy ...

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Dr. Lane GriggsADAIRSVILLE Lane Brooks Griggs, M.D. died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Emory Hospital from complications associated with surgery to repair his damaged heart. He was 54 years old.Lane was born on May 9, 1958 in Columbus, Ga., to ...

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Sr.FORT OGLETHORPE Clyde DeForest Penland Sr., 79, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his residence. He was born Feb. 3, 1933 to the late Clyde and Euna Penland. After a 40 year career in the dairy business, he ...

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RINGGOLD Lucy Mae Green Plemons, 90, passed on into glory to be with her Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.A resident of the Chattanooga North Georgia area for the past 30 years, she was formerly of ...

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SUMMERVILLE Herbert "Herbie" Roberts, 56, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14 in the chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.Burial: Greenhills Memory Garden.Visitation 6 until 8 p.m. today at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

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RISING FAWN Nancy Castleberry Stephens, 56, went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, July 10, 2012.She had been employed by Hutcheson Medical Center of Fort Oglethorpe. Mrs. Stephens was of the Methodist faith and a graduate of Dade County ...

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In Memory

February 12, 1975-July 13, 1996Thank you for all the times you made me laugh. Thank you, Allen, for all the tears, worries, and for making me proud to be your mom. Thank you for 21 years of being my son. ...

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In Memory

INMEMORYGRACE KELLEBREWJuly 13, 1942 - Nov 26, 2010Happy Birthday, MomLoving you forever.Your daughter, grand, great-grandchildren, sisters, family and friends.

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In Memory

ZOLA M. MOOREJuly 13, 1944-June 2, 1997HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMAYou are greatly missed and never forgotten. You are in our hearts forever. Theres not a minute of each hour in a day we dont think about you. From Your Daughter Kim, ...

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• July 13, 2012

In Memory

July 13, 2000Surely missed by her husband, George Garth, sister, Mary and dear friend Georgia

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