Obituaries

Obituaries for November 13, 2012

• Trishel

  Trishel SiskTrishel E. Sisk, a Chattanooga resident since 1927, went to be at rest with Jesus on Sunday Nov. 11, 2012.She was a noted gospel songwriter having written "Crown of …

• Christopher Allen

  LYERLY Christopher Lee Cody Allen, 22, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Survivors include mother, Doris Allen; sisters, Jennifer (Gary) Nichols, Sarah Allen; girlfriend, Andrea Starrett; nieces, Marissa and Myracle Nichols.Funeral …

• Tommie Ashford

  Tommie Ashford, 91, departed this world on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. She was born in Courtland, Ala., to the late Charlie and Bettie Blocker on Oct. 10, 1921.She was preceded …

• James Beavers

  James L. Beavers, 72, of Harrison, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a retired truckdriver.Mr. Beavers was preceded in death by his parents, …

• Shirley Bowman

  EVENSVILLE Shirley Edith Bowman, 64, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Rhea Medical Center.Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. …

• Patricia Brown

  RINGGOLD Patricia Ann Brown, 80, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at her residence.Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today in Ooltewah Cemetery with Rev. Keith Jones officiating.Visit www.heritagefh.com to …

• GARY DEE

  GARY DEESEPT. 27, 1945 - NOV. 13, 2007 Your comforting presence is still missed every day. Love, Cora and Family

• Buena Daniel

  CHARLOTTE Buena Coleman Daniel, 94, retired school teacher, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, peacefully at her home.She was the widow of the late James E. Daniel. A native of Dickson …

• Charles Davidson

  Charles "Freck" Davidson, 79, with his family who loved him so dearly at his side, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.Born in Soddy-Daisy on …

• Rhonda Early

  Rhonda LeKeisha Early, 34, received her "Angel Wings" at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.Rhonda was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Graduate of Howard School of …

• Virginia Elrod

  Virginia "June" Standridge Elrod, 84, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.She was born in Knoxville and grew up in Athens. She was a graduate of the Erlanger School of Nursing and …

• Margie Ergle

  MARIETTA Margie Ergle, 91, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.Survivors, son Bobby (Ann) Ergle; brother, Joseph Young; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Graveside service is 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, …

• Charles Evitt

  Charles Edward Evitt, 84, of East Ridge, passed away at his home on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. He was a member of the Calvary Church of the Nazarene. Charles was …

• Dean Grasham

  GRANDVIEW Dean Grasham, 77, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.Funeral services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home.Interment in Spring City Memorial Gardens.Visitation is from 6 to …

• Ann Graves

  RINGGOLD Ann B. Graves 92, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.She was a native of Texas and has lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area for more than 60 years. …

• James Gulledge

  FORT PAYNE James O. Gulledge, 80, passed away on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne.Mr. Gulledge served in the U.S. Army.The family will receive friends …

• Donald Helton

  JASPER Donald Lee Helton, 75, passed away, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in a Chattanooga Hospital.Mr. Helton was a retired employee of CSX Railroad and a veteran of the U.S. Marine …

• Jane Humberd

  Jane Whitt Edwards Humberd, 83, of Hixson died November 12, 2012. She announces that she has had a change of address and now resides in heaven with her Lord and …

• Charlie Jefferson

  Jr.Charlie Lee Jefferson Jr., 40 of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at a local healthcare facility.Charlie was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area.Charlie was preceded in death …

• Kay Lippse

  Kay Fleming Lippse died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, four days following extensive surgery.Kay leaves a legacy of love, joy, and a childlike faith. Her beautiful smile blessed everyone who …

• BETTY MILLER

  Betty Greer Miller James GreerLouise MeroneyLeon FriddellJohn 14: 2 and 3Your Loving Family

• Betty McBryar

  Betty Jo Yokley Baker McBryar, 80, of Hixson, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.Funeral services will be at noon CST Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, with visitation from 10 a.m. until service …

• Nathaniel McGowan

  Nathaniel "Duke" McGowan, 64, passed in a local hospital on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.He retired from Chattanooga City School system as a custodian at Orchard Knob Middle School. He was …

• Harold Neville

  Jr.Harold Nevill Jr., 60, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.Services will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 423-877-3524.

• Terry Palmer

  Terry Lynn Palmer, 57, of East Ridge, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Barbara Brogdon and 11 brothers and sisters.Survivors include …

• Betty Phillips

  Betty Jean Gravitt Phillips, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2012.She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.She was predeceased by her husband, Jack …

• Ada Prather

  CHICKAMAUGA Ada Marie Melton Prather, 82, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.She was born in Rossville, to the late Lee Harvey "Jack" Melton and Jewell Lee Perry Melton. She was …

• Cynthia Purtee

  Cynthia Ann Purtee, 45, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Services are private.Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace 423-877-3524.

• Michael Reams

  Michael Sheridan Reams went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.He was preceded in death by parents, Donald Reams and Patricia; and Duane Fitzgerald.He is survived by …

• Bill Rogers

  William Forrester "Bill" Rogers, 57, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ in his sleep of natural causes early Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.Bill was the youngest of …

• WESLEY STONE

  Jan 19, 1952 - Nov 13, 2008Wife, IrisStone; children; grandchildren; mother, Marvella Kirkling; brothers and sisters; aunts; cousins; and other relatives and friends.We miss you and we love you.

• Carlos Swafford

  Carlos C. Swafford, 87, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at a local healthcare facility.He was a retired minister and pastored various churches in the area for over …

• John Teems

  John Wilkey Teems, 93, of East Ridge went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.A longtime resident of Hamilton County, Mr. Teems was retired from Chattanooga …

• Marcella Vanderweide

  ROSSVILLE Marcella "Marcie" Lorraine Vanderweide, 80, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.Marcie lived most of her life in California before moving to the Chattanooga area in 1995. She was of …

• Pauline Vann

  FORT OGLETHORPE Georgia Pauline Vann, 94, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.She was born on March 2, 1918 and was one of 11 children born to Richard Harrison Bramblett and Sally …

• Mark Webb

  Mark Webb, 46, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Chattanooga.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.

• JoEtta Whitmire

  DUNLAP JoEtta Wilson Whitmire, 69, formerly of Signal Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. Mrs. Whitmire was a member of …