Obituaries

Obituaries for August 26, 2013

• Benny Allison

  Benny Jack Allison, 84, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 in Chattanooga. He was born on Oct. 12, 1928 in Big Coon Valley near Stevenson, Ala., and was a long-time …

• Melvin Barnes

  Melvin Barnes, 85, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013.Mr. Barnes was a veteran having served in the United …

• Grover Bledsoe

  Grover BledsoeGrover William Bledsoe, 91, of East Ridge passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. He and his wife were active members of Ridgedale United Methodist Church which later became East …

• Sarah Carter

  Sarah Carter, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 in a local health care facility. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

• Thelma Cox

  INMEMORYThelma Lee Cox "Tiney"To my lovely wife TineyWe miss you dearly, and will celebrate the moments we shared with you and the life you livedYour Husband

• Robert Edwards

  Robert Mitchell "Uncle Bob" Edwards, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, in a local hospital.Funeral at noon today in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Elder …

• Larry Farmer

  Larry Melton Farmer, 61, of Soddy-Daisy, went to his heavenly home Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was preceded in death by his father, …

• Olivia Henley

  ROCK SPRING Olivia Henley, 92, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at a local assisted living facility.Mrs. Henley was a native of Florida. She has lived in the Rock Spring …

• Gladys Higgins

  FORTPAYNE Gladys Y. Higgins, 80, passed away Saturday Aug. 24, 2013 at Sheppherds Cove Hospice.Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial …

• Katherine Humphreys

  LaFAYETTE Katherine Humphreys, 86, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013.Survivors: daughters, Theresa Humphrey Canada, Penney Renee Bruce, Kathy Lynn Richardson; brother, George Lamar Hix; sister, Freida Hix Parker; 4 grandchildren; 9 …

• Freddie Johnson

  FYFFE Miss Freddie Jean Johnson, 72, passed away Saturday Aug. 24, 2013.Funeral services will be today at 3:30 p.m. from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Haigwood …

• Tamantha King

  Tamatha KingSept 29, 1966 - Aug 26, 2004Nine Years of Peaceful RestNine Years of No Hurt, Worry or StressNine Years of Missing YouNine Years of Getting ThroughNine Years of Loving …

• Bill Larimer

  , Jr.DALTON Mr. William R. Larimer, Jr., 77, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Larimer was born June 15, 1936 in Tazewell, …

• Ernie Leonard

  Ernest "Ernie" Leonard, 79, of Chattanooga went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Ernie is survived by his wife of 55 …

• Saul Mallen

  Saul " TWOM" Mallen passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 in Atlanta, Ga.Saul was born in Dec. of 1914 in Boston, MA. to Joseph and Ida Seltzer Mallen, after …

• Bernice Parker

  Bernice Parker, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

• Betty Peterson

  INMEMORYMS. BETTY PETERSONAug. 26, 1945 - Sept. 23, 2013Happy BirthdayRemembering you today with love. You were a kind and sweet person. We miss you so much. Tot, Barron, Shonny, grandchildren …

• Eula Petty

  Eula Mae Petty, 88, went to join the Savior in that home not built with hands, but whose make builder is God on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.She was a member …

• George Ramsey

  WHITWELL George "Jot" Ramsey, 93, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie Ramsey; daughter, Iva Faye Massengale Scissom. Mr. Ramsey was a …

• Monnie Reynolds

  OLD FORT Monnie Reynolds, 75, passed away on Thursday Aug. 22, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Monnie was born on May 10, 1938.She is survived by two daughters and numerous …

• Paula Roberts

  Paula Roberts, 68, of East Ridge, Tenn., passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at her home.She was employed by the University of Tennessee Department of Surgery and had been employed …

• Nathan Simmons

  LaFAYETTE Nathan Simmons, 32, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013.Preceded in death by mother, Susan Sosebee Simmons; grandparents, Minister Clark Sosebee, Edward and Lillie Simmons.Survived by father Terry Simmons; sister, Autumn …

• Frank W

  INMEMORYFRANK W. BROOKS, JR.Aug. 26, 1956-July 24, 2003HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON"You are in our hearts, always love you"Love, Mother, Father, Brother, Sisters and Family

• Ashley Windham

  Ashley Windham, 44, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Ashley was a Managing Partner in the Family Business, Chattanooga Billiard Club since November …

• Herschel Woodburn

  Rev. Herschel Woodburn, 85, of Chattanooga, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord on Saturday Aug. 24, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Tuesday's edition by Heritage Funeral …