Obituaries

Obituaries for June 15, 2013

• Percy Allen

  IIIPercy "Jap" Allen III, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in a local hospital. He retired from Wheland Foundry and was a member of Nazarene Baptist Church.He …

• Diane Beck

  Diane Beck, 78, of Lookout Valley, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 14, 2013.Born Diane Dutton, June 25, 1935 she was a lifelong Christian and a member …

• MT Billingsley

  INMEMORY Feb. 14, 1936-June 15, 2012 Father's Day! By love you are remembered and in memory you live. Even in our sorrow, we hold on to the thought that a …

• Melvin Butler

  Melvin M. Butler, 67, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Viola Byrd

  Viola M. "Vi" Byrd, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area and retired from the Electric Power Board …

• Gloria Campbell

  DUNLAP Gloria Jean Campbell, 71, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, in a Dunlap, Tenn., healthcare facility.Family will have private services at a later date.For additional information, please visit www.serenityfunerals.com.Serenity Funeral …

• James Carter

  HOLLYWOOD James Dwight Carter, 68, died Thursday, June 13, 2013.Survivors include mother, Lucille Carter; wife, Imogene Carter; sons; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters; other relatives.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today, June 15, …

• Patricia Cobb

  Mrs. Alice Williams Cobb, 81, began her reunion celebration with her many loved ones on Thursday, June 13, 2013.This authentic southern belle achieved what we believe to be the greatest …

• Tyler Conrad

  Tyler Allen Conrad, of Ooltewah, died at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2013.Tyler was born to Allen and Annette Conrad on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, on 14 May …

• Viva Crawley

  GRAYSVILLE Viva Alexandria Crawley, 96, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at his residence.A lifetime resident of Rhea County, she was one of the founders of the Graysville Library and also …

• Richard Fisher

  Jr.TRACY CITY Richard L. Fisher Jr., Col., retired USMC, 82, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013.Service will be 10 a.m. EDTMonday at Chattanooga National Cemtery.Online condolences www.fosterlayfuneralhome.net.Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday at …

• Ethel Fletcher

  HUNTLAND Ethel Johnson Fletcher, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Funeral service today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral …

• Ruth Givens

  Ruth Louisa Givens, 94, of East Ridge passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in a local hospital.She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She had …

• Clyde Hilling

  Clyde Hilling, 60, of Red Bank, passed away Thursday June 13, 2013, in a local hospital.Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.

• Gladys Hines

  Gladys LaMyrtle Spence Hines passed away in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, June 10, 2013, at a local health care facility.She was born to John and Maggie Brown Spence on Dec. …

• Hazel Johnson

  PIKEVILLE Hazel Johnson, 94, formerly of Pikeville, died Thursday, June 13, 2013.Service will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Doyle Ashburn officiating.Burial in Rainey-Dill …

• Troy Johnson

  Troy Lamar Johnson, 57, of Whitwell, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013.Troy was a United States Army Veteran and a United States Navy Veteran, having served in both …

• Michael Kelley

  Michael William Kelley, 42, of Chattanooga, passed away at his residence Thursday, June 6, 2013.He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded …

• Cecil Lanier

  Cecil Lanier, 83, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013.The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. today at the funeral home.Graveside service will follow in Dunnagan Cemetery at 3 p.m.Arrangements …

• Betty Lawrence

  Betty Hughley Lawrence, 75, of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.She was born in Hamilton County on July 23, 1937. Betty …

• Ardoth Martin

  SPRING CITY Ardoth Anne Martin, 65, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.A lifetime resident of Spring City, Ardoth was the daughter of the late Fred J. …

• Lois Meeks

  SEWANEE Lois Elizabeth Meeks, 60, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Emerald Hodgson Hospital in Sewanee.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, in Monteagle Cemetery with Brother …

• William Mitchell

  ATTALLA William Samuel Mitchell, 78, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at his residence.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bruce Gore officiating.Burial in …

• Lorene Morgan

  Lorene Franklin Morgan, 92, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.The funeral service will be 2 p.m. today at Baptist Church with Rev. Louis Johnson and Rev. Joe …

• Nicki Mull

  ROSSVILLE Nicki D. Mull, 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.Funeral services celebrating the life of Nicki will be held at 11 a.m. today …

• Channon Provost

  Channon Tristan-Taylor Provost, 24, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at his residence.Funeral service: at 1 p.m. tourday at Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor James Foster as the …

• Matthew Sertel

  RINGGOLD Matthew Mason Sertel, 31, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, after a brief illness.Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Madison Grace Sertel; and her mother Sandy …

• Jerry Smith

  RINGGOLD Rev. John Jerry Smith, 75, passed away Wednesday June 12, 2013.A native of Brookhaven, Miss. he has resided in the Ringgold area for the past year. Brother Jerry was …

• ANTONIO TAYLOR

  INMEMORYAntonio "Trell" TaylorJune 14, 1982 - July 3, 2010HAPPY BIRTHDAYOnly three years ago the Heavenly Father closed your eyes and called you home. I thank my God for every remembrance …

• Michael Tarter

  Michael David "Mike" Tarter, 55, of Hixson, passed away Tuesday June 11, 2013.Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Lane Funeral Home with burial at Forest Hills …

• Jack Thompson

  BRIDGEPORT Jack Thompson, 64, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, June 18, at 1 p.m. CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson. Interment will be …

• Johnny Tripp

  Johnny Wesley Tripp, 36, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013.He graduated with an associate degree in computer programming from Chattanooga State Community College. He was employed by Volkswagen Group …

• TERRY WILSON

  INMEMORYTerry WilsonJune 15, 1947 - Feb. 15, 2013Wishing you were here to Celebrate your birthday with us. Hope you enjoy the Fireworks tonight!We miss you and love you,Ms. B & …

• Ed Whitaker

  BELLBROOK, Ohio Charles E. "Ed" Whitaker, 86, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013.He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brothers, Jim and Dick.Ed was survived by his …

• Kenneth Williams

  MAYNARDVILLE Kenneth Williams, 85, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, in a Lafollette, Tenn., healthcare facility.The family will have a private service at a later date.Please visit www.serenityfunerals.com for more information …

• Elham Zarrabi

  Elham Zarrabi, 47, of Hixson, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013.Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in the funeral home chapel with …