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Local Obits for Wed. Nov 07, 2012
Farrish Adair
Georgia
CHICKAMAUGA Farrish Lee "Bill" Adair, 74, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. He was born in Rossville, Ga., to the late William Elijah and Leona Stewart Adair. He was a previous resident of Phoenix,
Tommie Ashford
Hamilton county
Tommie Ashford, 91, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at a local healthcare facility.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Belinda Barton
Hamilton county
Belinda Barton, 63, of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in a local hospital.She was a member of the Cowboy Church in Lafayette, GA. She was a caregiver at Orange Grove and a devoted
Veretta Biddle
Hamilton county
Veretta Horne Biddle, 90, of Hixson passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Theron Biddle Jr.; daughter, Rhonda Gail Biddle; parents, Mr. and
Marie Bradley
Georgia
ROSSVILLE Una Marie Bradley "Granny" 77, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.She was a native of Johnson City, Tenn., and had lived most of her life in the Chattanooga and Rossville area. Her passion
Paul Cates
Hamilton county
Paul Edward Cates, 39, of Sale Creek, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2012.Survivors his wife, Robin Cates; parents, Harley and Marsha Cates; brothers, Michael (Angie) Cates, Jeremy "Jabo" (Crystal) Cates, Chris (Frances Raffensberger) Swafford and
Norma Clift
Hamilton county
Norma Jean Clift, 80, of Soddy-Daisy passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. She was of the Baptist Faith and a graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School Class of 1950. She was retired from Coors
Emma Connally
Hamilton county
Emma C. Connally, 86, Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 with her loving companion Whistlebritch by her side.Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. today
Ruth Cook
Other areas
CLEARLAKECITY Ruth Cook, formally of Soddy-Daisy passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at her home. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the First Presbyterian Church of Soddy-Daisy. Announcement
Joe Cox
Hamilton county
Joseph Byron "Joe" Cox, 73, of Hixson, retired Captain of the Chattanooga Fire Department, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. Joe loved firefighting and driving big-rigs. In his retirement, he travelled all
Brian Darwin
Alabama
SYLVANIA Mr. Brian Keith "Cowboy" Darwin, 52, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Services: 2 p.m. today from the High Point Church of God. Burial to follow in Trinity Cemetery with W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel
Zane Duran
Georgia
RINGGOLD Zane Wallace Duran, 70, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga Area and was a member of Calvary Life Pentecostal Church, Ooltewah. Zane was a
Helen Ellis
Georgia
CHICKAMAUGA Helen Carolyn Smith Ellis, 87, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. She was born in Chickamauga, Ga., to the late Ernest R. (Sam) and Effie Ellis Smith. She was a lifelong resident of
Kevin Evans
Tennessee
SOUTH PITTSBURG Kevin Ray Evans, 24, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.Those left to cherish his memories are his mother and step father, Judy Ann and James Whitson; grandparents, Joyce and Robert Rackler, Howard
John Ferguson
Tennessee
PIKEVILLE John Estil Ferguson, 88, went to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. He served in World War II, Korea and the beginning of Vietnam as a Master Sergeant in the US
Cleo Few
Hamilton county
Cleo Few, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord Saturday Nov. 3, 2012. She attended school in Huntsville, Ala. She became a member of Warren Chapel AME Church after marrying Walter Few
Columbus Floyd
Alabama
IDER Columbus Walker "C. W." Floyd, 84, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at his residence.Mr. Floyd was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Davis
Ella Foust
Hamilton county
Minister Ella Mae Rice Roshell Foust, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.
JT George
Alabama
Mr. J.T. George, 91, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, from the Mt. View Baptist Church with burial to follow in Trinity Cemetery. W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel
Betty Gilbert
Georgia
TRENTON Betty Holcomb Gilbert, 69, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at her residence.Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her father, John Frank Holcomb; sister, Geraldine Frazier; brother, Arland Holcomb. Survivors include, husband of
Edd Green
Hamilton county
Edd Green, Jr., 65, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at his residence.He was the son of the late Edd and Sarah Green.Edd was a Veteran of the United States Army and
Gary Henley
Hamilton county
Sr.F. Gary Henley Sr., 70, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at Erlanger Health Systems.Mr. Henley was a member of Central Baptist Church. He served in the United States Marine Corp for
Deforest Hogg
Georgia
SUMMERVILLE Deforest Eugene Hogg, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.Memorial Service is 7:30 p.m. today, at Macedonia Chapel at Camp Hamby. Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. at the Main Cabin of Camp Hamby today.Mason
Nathaniel Honnold
Other areas
Nathaniel Paul Honnold, 35 of Chattanooga, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012.Nate was born on Jan. 18, 1977 in Mattoon, Ill., and is survived by his parents, Keith and Donna Kimmel
Jean Irick
Georgia
ROSSVILLE Jean W. Irick, 67, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in a local hospital. She had been a resident of North Georgia for the past 45 years.Mrs. Irick was an active member of Temple
JoAnn Johnson
Georgia
DECATUR JoAnn Johnson, 61, formerly of Summerville, Ga., passed way Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.Funeral service is Thursday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. from the New Spirit and Truth Assembly of Jesus, with Bishop V.T.
William Kell
Hamilton county
John William Kell, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, nine days before his 96th birthdayPLEASE NO FLOWERS. Donations can be made to the Signal Mountain United Methodist Church Building Fund.Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, Nov.
Thomas Kelly
Tennessee
SEQUATCHIE Thomas Blackston Kelly, 69, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at an acute care center in Chattanooga, Tenn.Born Nov. 10, 1942 in Richard City, Tenn., to Avon Rogers and Fowler Kelly, he was
Joseph Kelly
Hamilton county
Jr.Joseph Kelly Jr., 75, of Ooltewah, peacefully passed on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at his residence.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Valley
David Lambert
Hamilton county
David L. Lambert, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.David was born and raised in Chattanooga. He was a graduate of Central High School, a US Navy Veteran, a member
James Lashlee
Tennessee
OLDFORT James Lashlee, 88, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.Funeral: Friday, Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m. at Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to service.Ralph Buckner Funeral
Marie Mason
Tennessee
WINCHESTER Marie Cashion Mason, 89, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, at Moore-Cortner Chapel with Bro. Randy Davis and Bro. Walter Rayburn officiating. Interment at Franklin
Harold McLeod
Georgia
ROSSVILLE Harold M. McLeod, 93, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. Mr. McLeod was a native of Fyfe, Ala., and had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga and Rossville area. Mr.
Doyle McNabb
Tennessee
NEWHOPE Doyle E. McNabb, 72, passed away, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at his home. He had worked in construction.His parents, Crawford McNabb and Bessie Lawson Anderson, preceded him in death.Mr. McNabb is survived by
JoAnn McNabb
Tennessee
WHITWELL JoAnn Dunn McNabb, 76, passed away, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at her home.She attended Kelley's Ferry Church of God and was the former owner of Cedar Grove Convenience Store.She was preceded in death
Alvin Miller
Tennessee
CLEVELAND Alvin Edwin Miller, 82, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. A memorial service was conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. Visitation was held from
Hilda Morris
Georgia
RINGGOLD Hilda Ann Morris, 72, passed away on Sunday Nov. 4, 2012.Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. today in
Carolyn Peck
Tennessee
CLEVELAND Carolyn Peck, 65, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.Visitation will be today, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral
Charles Roach
Hamilton county
, Jr.Charles "Chuck" Dorman Roach, Jr., 51, of Hixson, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 in his home.He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and a Chattanooga Business owner. Chuck attended Chamberlain
William Rogers
Hamilton county
William Elbert Rogers, 77, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at his residence with his family at his side.He was a truck driver for 30 years. He also worked in construction throughout his
Dennis Tackett
Hamilton county
Dennis Carroll Tackett, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 in a local hospital.He was a native of Cartersville, Ga., but had spent the greater part of his life in the Chattanooga
James Thomas
Georgia
SONORAVILLE James Thomas, 71, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.Funeral service is Thursday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Willis Funeral Home.Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Gregory Waters
Hamilton county
Gregory Alan Waters, 56, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 in Nashville, Tenn.Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Advantage Funeral Cremation Services Franklin Strickland Pinkard Bryan Smith Funeral Directors 1724 McCallie Ave
Iva Williams
Hamilton county
Iva Dean Williams, 92, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012. She was a long time resident of Chattanooga, where she was active in the community and a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. She was
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INMEMORYCHARLES E. BENNETT, JR.Sept. 14, 1962-Nov. 7, 2002Its hard to believe its been ten years since you left this earthly home. You are missed every day by your Sister, Brother, Nieces and nephews
In MemoryCLAUDE
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Oct. 5, 1927 - Nov. 7, 2009We love you and miss you. Your loving wife for 63 years.Mary, Children and Grandchildren
In MemoryErnestine Carter
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INMEMORYERNESTINE CARTERSept. 9, 1929-Nov. 7, 2011Forever in our hearts. Husband, Norman Daughter, Norma Granddaughter, Teena Missed by entire Family.
In MemoryLETHA FOSHEE
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Feb. 19, 1926 - Nov. 7, 2009Granny, Its now been three years without you. Words cant express how I miss you.My mind is at ease knowing you are in a Better Place.We love you
In MemoryAdrian Gomez
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INMEMORYJan. 6, 1982 - Nov. 7, 2002Ten years have goneand you are so much present in dreams, in thoughts, in silent conversations that have turned from grief to acceptance and a gratitude for your being
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INMEMORYRandall "Randy" LynnRemembering our son with love on his birthday.Mom and Bob.
In MemoryPearl Mastin
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INMEMORYPEARL MASTINJune 20, 1919- Nov. 7, 2011Mom, its been a year since you looked at me with those beautiful eyes and said "Im leaving". As long as I live I will never forget my
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INMEMORYNellie MosleyJan. 9 1905 - Nov. 7 1992Its been twenty years today that we last saw your smileSadly missed by your Children and Grandchildren
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