Obituaries

Obituaries for July 24, 2012

• INMEMORY

  INMEMORYHOSIE LEE ALEXANDERJuly 24, 2001Hosie Lee Alexander departed this life twelve years ago today, July 24, 2001."God saw he was getting weary, so He did what He thought was best; …

• Clifford Black

  TRENTON Clifford Burnell "Butch" Black, 55, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012.He was a fork lift operator for Kenco Logistics, enjoyed fishing and member of Higdon Holiness Church.He was preceded …

• James Buffington

  FLINTSTONE James Buffington, 51, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012, at his residence.He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Buffington; brother, Danny Buffington and wife, Brenda; nieces, Miranda Crochet and …

• Van Buren

  FORT OGLETHORPE Van Buren Roden, 96, formerly of Powell, Ala., died Monday, July 23, 2012 at The Health Center at Standifer. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. CDTWednesday, July …

• Hillard Coleman

  ROSSVILLE Hillard E. Coleman, 93, died Monday, July 23, 2012, in a local hospital.He was retired from Combustion Engineering and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World …

• Arvil Cook

  Jr.Arvil William Cook Jr., 73, of Chattanooga, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 20, 2012.He was preceded in death …

• William Davis

  Jr.William Davis Jr., 72 of Harrison, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012, at his residence.He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was owner of Davis Asphalt Co. for …

• Jerry De

  Jerry J. De Lap, 73, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012, after an arduous but courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.Born April 25, 1939 in Victory, Wis. to …

• 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 …

• Maxine Gang

  ROSSVILLE Maxine Gang 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 …

• Wallace Hodge

  LaFAYETTE Wallace Hodge, 75, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his residence.Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel.The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday …

• Fred Hooper

  TUNNEL HILL Fred Hooper, 78, departed this life Sunday, July 22, 2012.He was born in Towns County, Ga., to the late Oscar and Bertha Hooper. He served in the U.S. …

• Barbara James

  Barbara Sue James, 74, a lifelong resident of Sale Creek, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at her home.She attended Sale Creek Church of God.She was preceded in husband, Charles James; …

• Samuel King

  Samuel King, 65, of Chattanooga, passed peacefully at home Monday, July 23, 2012, surrounded by his family.Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 423- 877-3524.

• Darlene Lacy

  STEVENSON Darlene Mitchell Lacy, 53, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.Darlene was the daughter of the late Marvin Edward and Betty Joan Batron Mitchell born …

• Virginia Lewis

  Virginia Mae Lewis, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the hospice care center. Funeral at 11 a.m. today at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Wayne …

• 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 …

• James Morris

  GROVE OAK James "Jim" Morris, 82, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012, at Crossville Health Care.Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, July 24, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.Burial will …

• Otis Morris

  Otis Morris, 53, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012, at a local hospital.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Shirley Mullis

  Shirley Jean Mullis, 77, of Chattanooga, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at her home.Mrs. Mullis was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was of the Baptist faith.She was the wife …

• Susie Owens

  Susie Freeman Owens, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, in a local hospital.Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

• Hoyt Parker

  CLEVELAND Hoyt Parker, 81, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012.Survivors include daughters, Janie Brewer and Bobbie Bischoff, five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in …

• Bobby Patterson

  CHATSWORTH Bobby Ray "Slab" Patterson, 71, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at his residence.He was preceded in death by his parents, Erskin and Lola Patterson; brothers, Robert and Virgil Patterson; …

• Margie Pierce

  RINGGOLD Margie Pierce, 90, died Monday, July 23, 2012, in a local health care facility.Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

• Jim Poplin

  ROSSVILLE James Harold "Pop" Poplin Jr., 58, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, in a local hospital.He had been a resident of north Georgia for the past 35 years and was …

• BESSIE REDMON

  INMEMORYBessie M. McKibbens RedmonJuly 24, 1924-Nov. 11, 2009Mom, Happy 88th Birthday.We will always celebrate this day with a smile, remembering the joy and the tears on your face, so happy …

• ELMIRA SMITH

  July 24, 1933 - April 25, 2009Happy Birthday Elmira.Marcus, BooBoo,Lit Robert, Juanita, SisterElmira ElmiraFamily and Friends

• Teddy Sanders

  TRACY CITY Teddy Ray Sanders, 59, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012.Services were 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel.Interment was in Plainview Cemetery.Online condolences may be made …

• Margaret Skinner

  Margaret N. Skinner, 70, of East Ridge, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012, at her home.She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking and she was devoted to her family and NCIS. She …

• Mary Smith

  RINGGOLD Mary C. Smith, 93, died peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2012, surrounded by her loving family in NHC in Fort Oglethorpe.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Wright …

• Ida Stoner

  ROSSVILLE Ida Stoner, 91, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012, at a local health care facility.Mrs. Stoner was a native of Whitwell, Tenn., and had lived the past 29 years …

• Tawana Stoner

  FORT PAYNE Tawana Lynn Blair Stoner, 57, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at her home.She was active with her late husband at the Alhambra Shrine Center. She worked for …

• Ida Strickland

  Ida Richards Strickland, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at a local hospital.Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.