Obituaries

Obituaries for August 14, 2013

• Susan Adams

  Susan Adams died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, in Murfreesboro. Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace. 423-877-3524.

• Bobby Bailey

  MENLO Bobby Ray Bailey, 64, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013.Survivors, stepchildren, Eddie Elrod, Nancy Schrader, Linda Cochran, Dot Schrader, Susan Hampton; brothers, Gary Bailey, Guy Bailey.Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. …

• Kim Buehler

  Mr. Kim Donald Buehler, affectionately known to family and friends as "Smurf", 74, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Buehler …

• Tulio Camillo

  Tulio Joseph Camillo Jr., 67, of Lookout Valley, Tenn., died Monday morning, Aug. 12, 2013 at his home.He was retired from U.S. Express as a truck driver after 41 years …

• Raymond Clark

  RINGGOLDRaymond Miller "Ray" Clark passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in an Oak Ridge hospital. He was 67 years old.Ray was born in Ringgold, to Ralph Robinson and Gertrude Gibson …

• Marvin Clopton

  Marvin Andrew "Mac" Clopton, 63, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 19, 2013, at his home.He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Clopton; and nephew, Tory Massey.Survivors include his …

• Dennis Cofield

  EL PASO, Texas Dennis Hope Cofield, 76, formerly of Tenbroeck, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, in Texas.He was a retired Air Force Veteran.Funeral is set for 11 a.m. CDT …

• ann CollinsTalley

  Ann Collins-TalleyAnnie Jane Tallent Collins Talley, 92, of East Ridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.She was born in Rhea County, Tenn. to …

• Leoma Davis

  Leoma Evelyn Davis, 86, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013.She was a lifelong resident of Harrison and a member of Bayside Baptist Church.She was the owner of Evelyn Ken Do …

• Rev Dean

  WILDWOOD Rev. Dean Lester Sippel, 82 departed this life Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.He was born in Galesburg, Ill., to the late Lester and Marjorie Sippel. Dean was a graduate of …

• Bobby Dempsey

  Bobby Dempsey, 69, of Soddy-Daisy, born and raised in Whitwell, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Billings, Mont., from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.The funeral will be …

• Gladys Dempsey

  DALTON Gladys Inez Dempsey, 90, formerly of Trion, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, in Dalton.Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.Funeral at …

• Cassandra Evans

  CASSANDRA SUE EVANSMar. 27, 1954 - Aug. 14, 2001Your brothers, sisters and I, your mother, miss you very much. We all love you, and we will see you again.

• Frances Everett

  KINGSTON Frances Moore Everett, 94, went home to he with her Lord Monday morning, Aug. 12, 2013, at Harriman Care & Rehab Center.She was born Dec. 6, 1910 in New …

• Sylvia Forshee

  ATHENS Sylvia Evelyn Story Forshee, 63, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at SkyRidge Medical Center.Survivors include husband, Thomas Forshee, of Atlanta; two daughters, Lisa Thomas, of Athens, Lorrie Gurganious of …

• Jessie Fountain

  SUMMERVILLE Jessie Lee Fountain, 72, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. …

• Reba Gibbs

  ROSSVILLE Reba Nina Ketner Gibbs, 89, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013.She was a native and longtime resident of Catoosa County born on March 13, 1924.She was a retired educator …

• Ronnie Gilbert

  DAWSON Ronnie Gilbert, 57, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at his residence.Funeral is set for 2 p.m. CDT Thursday from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.Burial will follow at Geraldine Cemetery.Mr. …

• Elmer Helton

  Elmer G. Helton, 73, of Chattanooga passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013.Elmer was a loving husband, devoted dad, and sweet papa and will be greatly missed by all. He was …

• Bill Highfield

  WILLIAMSON William E. "Bill" Highfield, 82, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at Spalding Regional Hospital.Mr. Highfield was born in Chattanooga on Sept. 25, 1930. He preceded in death …

• John Johnson

  CHICKAMAUGA John L. Johnson, 83, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at his residence.Arrangements are by Arrangements Advantage Funeral Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave., 423-265-4414.

• Michael Johnston

  Michael Phillip Johnston, 56, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.Michael spent his life helping others; he would literally give someone the shirt off his back.He was preceded in …

• Winnie Keel

  RINGGOLD Winnie G. Keel, 97, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in a local health care facility. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the South Crest …

• Jon Leigh

  Jon Marshall Leigh, 74, died in a local hospital Wednesday, July 31, 2013.He was a member of Collegedale Community Seventh-day Adventist Church and a former member of the Air National …

• Doris London

  Doris Ann London, 83, of Soddy-Daisy passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.She was a member of Mile Straight Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 …

• Tony Long

  ALGOOD James Anthony "Tony" Long on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 passed away as a result of injuries caused by an accident while driving his semi-truck in Texas. …

• Jesse McCants

  Jesse L. McCants, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at his residence.Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

• Bill Mills

  DUNLAP Bill Mills, 64, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.Graveside services will be 4 p.m. CDT today at Mansfield Cemetery.No visitation.Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Standefer-Reed …

• Margaret Moore

  Margaret J. Moore, 92, of Chattanooga, and a longtime resident of Walland, Tenn., passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at Chattanooga Hospice Care Center.She was a member of Walland United …

• Ronnie Moore

  INMEMORYRonnie E. Moore Aug. 8, 1942 - Aug. 14, 2008Missing you Always!Love, Mundy and Laurel

• Robert Ogle

  Jr.Robert Ogle Jr., 89, of Apison, went to be with his Lord on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, following a brief illness.He was a member and 60 year deacon of High …

• Herman Olvey

  Herman Olvey, of Hixson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013. He was 73 years old.Herman was born and raised in Isabella, Tenn., …

• Ethel Phillips

  Ethel "Chick" T. Phillips, 97, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at her Signal Mountain home.A native of Lancaster, Penn., she was born on Aug. 12, 1915, a daughter …

• Marilyn Pye

  Marilyn Jean Pye, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at her home with her family by her side.Marilyn was a longtime member of St. Jude Catholic Church. …

• Leonard Ross

  Jr.CHICKAMAUGA Leonard Monroe Ross Jr., 49, passed away on Mon., Aug. 12, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga.He is survived by his father, Leonard M. Ross Sr.; and …

• Roland Simpson

  INMEMORYRoland Hayes SimpsonAug. 14, 1964 - Dec. 4, 2012Happy Birthday and rest in peace, my son.Love mother Ellen, sister and brother, Wendy and Lemont

• Betty Standifer

  Betty Irene Standifer, 79, of Sale Creek, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, in Chattanooga.She was born Jan. 3, 1934 in Sale Creek to the late Fleming Atchley and Esther Cornelia …

• June Sutherland

  Florence "June" Sutherland, 84, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, in a local hospital.She was born and raised in Pleasant Shade, Tenn., but had lived in the Chattanooga area for …

• Iyla Tant

  Iyla Marie Tant, newborn daughter of Rodney Tant II and Salem Crawford, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013.Other survivors include paternal grandparents, Aundrea Tant and Donnie Hawkins; Rodney Tant …

• Mary Thomison

  FORT OGLETHORPE Mary Catherine Thomison, affectionately known as "Ms Kitty" passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at home surrounded by her family.She has been a resident of North Georgia …

• Louise Thompson

  Louise Anderson Thompson, 87, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at her residence, Elmcroft of Hamilton Place.Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, in …

• Alan Willingham

  Alan "Sneaky" WillinghamJune 27, 1963 - Aug 14, 2010Sneaky, my son, I love and miss you.Love ya, Mama, Mrs. Ethel Willingham and family

• Peggy Wilson

  Peggy Joyce Wilson, 80, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013.She was predeceased by her husband, James Amos Wilson; son, Larry D. DeMars; parents, …

• Laura Woods

  Card of ThanksHeartfelt gratitude and appreciation goes to Kandace Bridgeman, Ruby Dillard, Hospice of Chattanooga, Dr. Michael Stipanov, Interim Pastor Harris Toney, Pastor Eddie D. Jacks and other pastors and …