Canton Whitson

Carlton WhitsonCarlton Lamar Whitson, 40, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in a health care facility.He was a graduate of Brainerd High School class of 1990, Carlton was preceded in death by parents, Wayne T. Ellison and Carolyn L. Whitson.Survivors include sister, Candace W. Church, of Chattanooga nephew, Billy (B.J.) Church III; niece, Caeli L. Church and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.Funeral at 11 a.m.today Nov. 29, 2012, in the chapel with Rev. Morris Johnson officiating.The body will lie in state from 8 a.m. today until the funeral hour.Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave., 423-265-4414.