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Local Obits for Sat. Dec 15, 2012
Bettye Alexander
Georgia
FORT OGLETHORPE Bettye Jean Axmacher Alexander, 87, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.She was a lifelong resident of Fort Oglethorpe and was a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church, Rossville. Bettye helped her
Alvin Auge
Hamilton county
Alvin "Al" Auge, 56, of Ooltewah died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Gene Bailey
Georgia
LaFAYETTE Woodrow "Gene" Eugene Bailey passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at NHC of Rossville.He was a lifelong resident of LaFayette, Ga. Woodrow was born to the
Bobbie Ballinger
Tennessee
CLEVELAND Bobbie Ballinger, 66, a resident of Cleveland, and a former resident of McMinn County, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in a Chattanooga hospital.She was of the Baptist faith. She was a member
Jordan Bethune
Georgia
FORT OGLETHORPE Ronald Jordan Bethune, 22, Fort Oglethorpe, entered the presence of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.He was a member of Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist, attended Brainerd Baptist School, David Brainerd Middle
Hattie Bomar
Hamilton county
Hattie Anita Bomar, 57, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at her residence in Knoxville.She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Twitty Sr. and Elnora Twitty; brothers, Reginald Twitty and
Leon Bowman
Hamilton county
Melvin Leon Bowman, 60, of Flat Top Mountain, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.Leon was of the Baptist faith. He had a great sense of humor, he loved to hunt and fish and he
Damon Corwine
Hamilton county
Damon Russell Corwine , 32, of Chattanooga died MondayDec. 10, 2012, from injuries received in an accident.Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.The family will receive friends
Martha Edmondson
Hamilton county
Martha Aileen Edmondson, 64, of East Ridge, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at her residence.Martha was a loving wife, mother and Nana, and was of the Baptist faith.She was
Edward Gates
Hamilton county
Edward Gates, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, in a local health care facility.Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Richard Gipson
Tennessee
WINCHESTER Richard H. Gipson, 67, passed away Thursday, Dec.13, 2012, at Willows at Winchester.Funeral at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment in Franklin Memorial Gardens.Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. today, Dec.
Annette Green
Hamilton county
Annette Green, 56, of Chattanooga passed Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in a local hospital.She was graduate of the class of 1974 from City High School and a former employee of the Erlanger Medical Center.She was
Karen Heaton
Tennessee
DECHERD Karen Heaton, 59, passed away Dec, 13, 2012. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, from the Lighthouse International Fellowship. On-line condolences may be sent www.watsonnorth.com.Arrangements by
Ernest Huling
Tennessee
IICLEVELAND Ernest Huling II, 71, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.Survivors: wife, Linda Huling; children, Mark Huling, Mitchell Griggs, Ernie Huling, Amanda McMahan, Gabriel McMahan.Services 4 p.m. Saturday at Ralph Buckner Funeral
Rev James
Tennessee
DECHERD Rev. James Howard Gipson, 87, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at Harton Regional Medical Center.Funeral services at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment in Mt. Garner Cemetery.Moore-Cortner Funeral Home,
Thomas Jones
Hamilton county
Thomas E. Jones, 85, of Sale Creek, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, surrounded by loved ones.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Born in Big Sandy, Tenn., he lived most
Chuck Liles
Alabama
PISGAH Charles Leon "Chuck" Liles, 33, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in Scottsboro.Survivors include son, Riley Liles; mother, Brenda McAnelly; father, Charles Ray Liles; sister, Melinda Smith; brother, Jarvee Liles; half-sisters, Rayna Ferrante,
Bertha Malone
Hamilton county
Bertha Ree Malone, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in a local hospital.Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor William H. Clark
Felecia Petty
Hamilton county
Felecia Petty, 45, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, in a local hospital.Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Mary Rogers
Hamilton county
Mary Corinne Rogers, 87, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012.Mary was a graduate of McMinnville High School, Warren County, Tenn. She went on to attend Tennessee Tech University where she graduated will a B.S.
Donny Shrader
Georgia
TRENTON Donny Lee Shrader, 58 passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012.He was a graduate of Dade County High School Class of 1972 and member of The Restored Church of God, Marietta, Ga.He was
Margie Sims
Hamilton county
Margie Finney Newson Sims, formerly of Chattanooga, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. Viewing will be noon Saturday in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at 1 p.m.
Mikie Steinwinter
Tennessee
.WHITWELL Richard Michael Steinwinter Jr., 31, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.He was an employee of Royal Remanufacturing. He enjoyed marital arts and the outdoors and was member of the Mosaic Church in Chattanooga.
Cynthia StewartNelm
Georgia
sNEWNAN Cynthia Gail Stewart-Nelms, 40 died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at her residence.Survivors include husband, Robert Kyle Nelms; mother, Sarah Stewart; and sister, Regina Mallory; nephew, Matthew Mallory; niece, Lauren Mallory; aunt, Georgia
William Thompson
Hamilton county
Pastor William Henry Thompson, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in a local health care facility.He was a member of Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church. He was the pastor of New Emanuel
Rev William
Hamilton county
The Rev. William Everett "Bill" Mills Jr., 78, a resident of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at a Chattanooga hospital after a brief illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Dr William
Georgia
ROSSVILLE Dr. William Curtis Smith, 58, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at his residence.He was born in McKenzie, Tennessee, and was a member of Metropolitan Tabernacle. Dr. Smith was a 1976 graduate of UT
In MemoryJo
In memory
On There 72nd Wedding AnniversaryFrom there children Bernice, Mary Ruth, Sandra and Stanley
In MemoryMICHAEL DALE
In memory
INMEMORYMichael Allen DaleDec. 15, 1993 - Dec. 7, 2011Happy Birthday!We love and miss you very much.Davey and Angela, Great Mamaw andGreat PapawDaddy and Josh and MamawAnd Everyone Who Loves You.GO BAMA
In MemoryMRS GERTRUDE
In memory
BYJuly 13, 1929 - Dec. 15, 2009And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.There shall be no more pain, for the former things
In MemoryJAMIE KATHRYN
In memory
In Loving MemoryMAY 19, 1988 - DEC. 15, 2006 We cherish the memories of our times together and we are thankful for you being placed in our lives. You are deeply
In MemoryBILLY LEE
In memory
April 30, 1931 - Dec. 15, 2010Another year has passed since youve gone away. We miss you more and more each day. Your Loving Family
In MemoryTONYA RASH
In memory
INMEMORYTONYA VICK) RASHDec. 15, 1969 - April 22, 2010Happy Birthday, "Ta"On your birthday, and thru the Holidays, we remember you in our thoughts and prayers. We remember the twinkle in your eyes, the laughter
In MemoryHershel Westmoreland
In memory
Dec. 15, 1937- Sept. 28, 2011A limb has fallen from the family tree, I keep hearing a voice that says "Grieve not for me." Remember the best times, the laughter the song, the good life
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