Obituaries

Obituaries for July 25, 2012

• Van

  Van Buren RodenVan Buren Roden, 96, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 in Chattanooga.He is survived by a daughter, Mary Jo Ross; son-in-law, Tim Ross, Chattanooga; two granddaughters, Ann-Marie (Chad) …

• Benny Bridgman

  IVCHATSWORTH Benny F. Bridgman IV, 75, son of Benny F. and Delia Bridgman III, loving husband and soul mate of Pat changed addresses to his permanent home Sunday afternoon, July …

• Johnnie Byrd

  Johnine ByrdRINGGOLD Johnine Flo Young Byrd, died on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Erlanger Hospital. She was surrounded by her family as she departed this earthly life for her eternal …

• Ray Collier

  LaFAYETTE Ray Collier, 81, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012.Survived by granddaughter, Nikki Bourget; grandsons, Micah Vinyard and Chris Henderson.Funeral at noon Thursday at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home with service conducted by …

• Palmer Collins

  RINGGOLD Palmer Ray Collins, 52, departed this life Sunday, July 22, 2012.He was born in Chattanooga to the late Robert and Cora Collins. He was also preceded in death by …

• Frances DurhamUrffe

  rFrances E. Durham-Urffer, passed on to be with Jesus at 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2012.She was a native of Chattanooga and a member of Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church.Surviving …

• Fannie Epps

  TUNNEL HILL Fannie Sue Epps, 77, died Monday, July 23, 2012.Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill.The family will …

• Lillian Farmer

  COWAN Lillian Farmer, 86, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012.A Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.Interment in Cowan Montgomery Cemetery, Cowan.Visitation 5 to 8 …

• Maxine Gang

  Maxine GangROSSVILLE 79, died Monday, July 23, 2012, in a local health care facility.She devoted the majority of her life as a wife, mother, grandmother and servant for the Lord. …

• Emmadeane Garner

  MORROW Emmadeane Garner, 82, died Saturday, July 21, 2012.Survivors are daughters, Julia Bruce, Angela (Curtis) Seelhammer; two grandchildren.Graveside service is 4 p.m. today, July 25, 2012, at New Hope South …

• Larry Green

  WETUMPKA Larry Roger Green, 65, died Friday, July 20, 2012.He is survived by his wife, Dawn Green; son, William Roger "Billy" (Elizabeth) Green Sr; grandson, William Roger Green Jr.In lieu …

• Elsie Grogan

  MENLO Elsie Cooper Grogan, 93, died Sunday, July 22, 2012. Survivors, children, Bub (Wanda) Cooper, Ann Ward, Joan DuBois; brothers, Bud Dempsey, Tab Dempsey; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Graveside service …

• Richard Hairston

  Richard Hairston, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at a local hospital.Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, at National Cemetery with Rev. …

• Robert Hilt

  Robert "Rob" Louis Hilt, 72, passed on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.He was last employed at the city of Chattanooga and Moccasin Bend.He was preceded by his parents, Tidus and Cornelia …

• Wallace Hodge

  ROSSVILLE Wallace Hilburn Hodge, 75, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Hodge was …

• Therman Hudson

  Dr. Dr. Therman Parks Hudson, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012, at his home.He was born in Lincoln County, Tenn., on March 7, 1920, the son of …

• Billy Hurt

  Sr.Billy Ray Hurt Sr., 70, East Ridge, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in a local health care facility.He was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church where he was a Deacon …

• Calvin Janssen

  Dr. Calvin Janssen went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 23, 2012.He was born in 1925 to Fred and Lulu Janssen who preceded him …

• Angel Jimenez

  ALBERTVILLE Angel Tomas Jimenez, infant son of Andres Francisco and Eugenia Jimenez, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012, at DeKalb Regional Hospital.Graveside service at 3 p.m. today, July 25, at …

• Samuel King

  Samuel King, 65, of Chattanooga, passed peacefully at home Monday, July 23, 2012, surrounded by his family. Samuel was a tile setter for all his life. He loved the Lord …

• IN MEMORY

  Blanche Willette Smith Oct. 1, 1930-July 25, 2000We love and miss you.Your Family

• William Manning

  Sr.William W. "Bill" Manning Sr. 90, of East Ridge, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at his home.He was born Feb. 21, 1922, in Chattanooga to the late Robert P. and …

• JD Martin

  TULLAHOMA J.D. Martin, 94, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012, at Life Care Center in Tullahoma.Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Tullahoma Funeral Home.Service at 1 …

• Donnie Matthews

  JASPER Donal "Donnie" Matthews, 83, went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Carolyn on Monday, July 23, 2012.Donnie served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army …

• Rodney Miller

  Rodney Dale Miller, 30, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2012.Rodney was preceded in death by his "Papaw" Benny Hackler and "Mamaw" Emma …

• Wilma Montgomery

  Wilma Clarice Jones Montgomery entered into rest Thursday, July 19, 2012.She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1924. Worked at Illinois Bell for over 15 years. She was also a …

• Deborah Morton

  HUNTSVILLE Deborah Morton, 56, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at her residence.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, July 25, 2012, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.Burial will follow in …

• Shirley Mullis

  Shirley Jean Mullis, 77, of Chattanooga, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at her home.Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Patrick Cooper …

• Crystal Neely

  LYNCHBURG Crystal Gail Neely, 35, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma.The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, …

• Gayle Nyman

  Gayle Alvis Nyman, 68, of Sale Creek, formerly of Haw River, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012, at her home with her loving family by her side.Mrs. Nyman …

• Dale Payne

  ROSSVILLE Dale Payne, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in a local hospital.Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

• Jean Petty

  Jean Petty, 81 years of age, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at her residence in Evanston, Ill.Jean and her husband, Dr. Glenn Petty, who preceded her in death, …

• Chesley Phillips

  Jr.JASPER Chesley Jackson Phillips Jr., 47, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at his home.Chesley was the son of Chesley "C.J." Jackson and Jimmie Sue Hester Phillips born Jan. 28, 1965 …

• Margie Pierce

  RINGGOLD Margie McCraw Pierce, 90, went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 23, 2012.She was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and faithful member of Gospel Way Baptist Church, a …

• Winona Prater

  PIKEVILLE Winona Faye Prater, 87, passed away on Monday July 23, 2012.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday.The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. today. Please …

• James Ratledge

  NIOTA James Christopher "Boola" Ratledge, 37, passed away Monday morning, July 23, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center.Funeral will be 6 p.m. Thursday at Union McMinn Baptist Church.Burial in UnionMcMinn …

• VIVIAN SMITH

  INMEMORY Vivian L. McCleskey SmithJuly 25, 1950 - July 25, 1992In loving memory from Ralph L. Smith Sr., Shawn, Sherman, Ralph Jr., Kelley, Alee, Mom-Alee, Virginia,Victor, Vanessa, and a host …

• Karen Sarg

  RINGGOLD Karen Lynn Sarg, 48, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at her residence. Arrangements to be announced by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

• Garland Sexton

  ROSSVILLE Garland Ray Sexton, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his residence.Mr. Sexton was a native of Sevier County, Tenn., and a graduate of Harrison-Chilhowee Academy. He …

• Margaret Skinner

  Margaret N. Skinner, 70, of East Ridge, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012, at her home.Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, July …

• Annie Smith

  LYNCHBURG Annie Katherine Smith, 70, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012, at her home.Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment will be in Cumberland Cemetery.Visitation 5 …

• Catherine Smith

  RINGGOLD Catherine Ruth ORourke Smith, 59, went to rest peacefully with our Lord, Saturday, July 21, 2012.Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend.She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis …

• Sheila Stewart

  BRIDGEPORT Sheila Rhea Guess Stewart, 61, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. today, July 25, at the Rudder Funeral Home …

• Lisa Stone

  Lisa Krueger Stone, 48, of Signal Mountain, went home to Heaven to live with our God and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 23, 2012, after a brave and gallant …

• Ida Stoner

  ROSSVILLE Ida Stoner, 91, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012, at a local health care facility.Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice …

• Ida Strickland

  Ida Richards Strickland, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at a local hospital.She grew up in St. Elmo, attended Calvin Donaldson School and graduated from Howard High School …

• Roy Sturdivant

  Roy Lester Sturdivant, 78, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012, at a local hospital.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Samuel Whited

  BRYANT Samuel Rafe Whited, infant son of James and Katelin Whited, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012.Survivors also include grandparents, Billy and Kathy Gilliam, Gerald and Malana Whited; aunts and …

• Thelma Woody

  BENTON Thelma E. Turner Woody, 92, died Monday, July 23, 2012 Survivors include children, James Woody, Carole Pirtle and Deborah Carver; step-children, Pauline Woody and Jasper Woody.Funeral held 8 p.m. …

• Eugene Wooten

  Eugene Wooten, 82, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.He was born on Dec. 15, 1929, son of the …