Obituaries

Obituaries for April 13, 2012

• Martha Adams

  Martha Elizabeth Gordon Adams, 73, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012, at a local hospital.She was a graduate of Chattanooga High School Class of 1957 and Erlanger Nursing School. …

• Raymond Arp

  ROSSVILLE Paul Raymond Arp, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2012 and to be reunited with his bride of 62 years, Nancy. He was …

• Jewell Brown

  Jewell May Brown, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, in a local health care facility.She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga since 1948. …

• Willis Bryan

  CALHOUN Willis "Witt" Bryan, 86, a passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his home.He was the owner and operator of Aileys Garage in Charleston for many years. He was …

• Arthur Desjardins

  Col. Col. Arthur "Art" Desjardins, 69, of Hixson, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.Art was born on Oct. 24, 1944, in Boston, Mass., to the late Willard and Rita …

• Linda Dillon

  SPRING CITY Linda F. Dillon, 65, died Thursday, April 12, 2012. Survived by husband, Wess Dillon; daughter, Shelia Ann Ramirez; brother, Ted Rhodes; and four grandchildren. There will be no …

• Shawn Estermyer

  Sr.LaFAYETTE Shawn Andrew Estermyer Sr., 41, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012.A native of Pennsylvania, Shawn has lived in the North Georgia area for the past 24 years, was an …

• Harold Evitt

  Harold Evitt, 60, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.He was the son of the late …

• Tara Fuller

  Tara Taylor Fuller, 48, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, …

• Linda Garner

  CLEVELAND Linda Parks Garner, 72, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Survivors include her children, Deborah Hicks (fianc Mike Crittenden) and William (Paula) Garner; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.Funeral services are …

• Herbert Gilley

  FYFFE Herbert Gilley, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in Wimauma, Fla. Funeral services will 3 p.m. Sunday, April 15, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.Burial will follow in …

• Daniel Korol

  Daniel Korol, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012.Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 13, 2012 at GraceWorks Church, 6445 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN …

• Sybil Larison

  DUNLAP Sybil Louise Havey Larison, 101, died peacefully Thursday, April 12, 2012.She was preceded in death by in death by her husband of 49 years, Archie Lee Larison; parents, James …

• Buena Luke

  IDER Buena Lee Luke, 88, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at her residence.Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Rudy and Donna Mays, Michael and Manila Mays; brother and sister-in-law, Martin and …

• Geraldine Mays

  April 13, 1943 - Oct. 5, 2010Happy Birthday Mom.You are truly missed.Love, Your Family.

• David McNabb

  David Vernon McNabb, 85, of Red Bank, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.Dave was a member of Lupton Drive Baptist Church. He was an Army …

• Joy Miller

  LEXINGTON Joyce Smith "Joy" Miller, 65, formerly of Bridgeport, Ala., died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer.The daughter of the late Andrew Jr. and Katherine Payne …

• John Myer

  IIIKNOXVILLE John W. Myer III, 80, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012.He was a member of Kerbella Shrine and French Broad Masonic Lodge #588. Retired from Tennessee Technology and C.C. …

• Mary Patterson

  Mary Francis Patterson, 95, of Hixson, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in an area health care facility. Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Patterson; …

• Virginia Patterson

  Virginia Eichorn Patterson, 84, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with …

• Eric Payne

  INMEMORYEric L. Payne Sr.You look so much better when you "Smile" looking down from Heaven. Happy Birthday! Love you, Miss you.The Payne Family.

• William Ray

  William SandersRAINSVILLE "W.R." Sanders, 63, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his residence.Funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.Burial will follow in Rainsville Memorial Park.www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.Visitation 10 …

• Billy Roberts

  Sr.William James Roberts Sr., 93, of Chattanooga, formerly of Elberton, Ga., died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Hospice of Chattanooga, Walker Road facility.He was born on March 23, 1919 …

• Wanda Rogers

  Wanda Frances Baron Rogers, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, after a lengthy illness at a local hospital.She was preceded in death …

• Mark Rose

  CLEVELAND Mark Boyd Rose, 56, died Friday, April 6, 2012.Survivors include his son, Mason Rose; mother, Martha Rose; and brother, Gregory Rose.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. …

• Linda Ross

  Linda Dianne Ross, 64, of Chattanooga, was greeted in heaven by her Superior Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April, 10, 2012, and was reunited with her beloved husband, Chip Ross.She …

• Helen Scannell

  Helen Butler Scannell, 85, of Lakesite, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 7, 2012, with her family by her side.Helen was born in Hurlock, Md., to Arthur J. Butler and Ruth …

• James Smith

  WHITWELL James "Tee" Smith, 79,passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012.He was a member of First Baptist Church and retired after 30 years from J&L; Steel, Cleveland, Ohio; he drove School …

• Richard Sullivan

  Richard Lamar "Lmar" Sullivan, 60, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, at St. Barnabas Nursing Home.He was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Sullivan; and father, Walter Sullivan Sr.Survivors …

• Tommie Swafford

  ROCK SPRING Tommie Inez Hullender Swafford, 78, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bobby" Swafford; and several brothers and sisters.Survived by daughter, Tammy and …

• Johnny Talley

  JOHNNY TALLEYMarch 22, 1941-April 13, 2009Three years ago today you left on that old Ship of Zion for your new Home. But our home will never be the same.Love and …

• Annie Tatum

  Annie Adair "Ann Lou" Tatum, 80, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012.Survivors are four daughter, Joan Guy, Janice Underwood, Joyce Porch, and Jenifer Arnold; other relatives and friends.Services will be …

• Bonny Thomas

  CHICKAMAUGA Bonny Jean Nichols Thomas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.She was married to Heatwole Campbell "Tommy" Thomas. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Saturday at …

• Dean Thomas

  ROSSVILLE Flora "Dean" Thomas, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012.Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Keith McLeod officiating.The interment service …

• JOHANNA WIEGAND

  INMEMORYJOHANNA T. WIEGANDApril 13, 2010Deeply missed but your spirit, love, and the memories of happy times spent together are in our hearts forever. Your loving husband,Berthold; and children, Gabi, Barbara, …

• John Walline

  John Charles Walline, 50, of Chattanooga died Friday April 6, 2012. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The family will …

• James Watson

  James "Jimmy" Watson, 65, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, in a local hospital.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.

• Luther Wilkerson

  Luther H. "Petey" Wilkerson, 99, a retiree from Patterson Dental Supply Co. died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.He was preceded in death by his wife, Polly.He worked in the dental …

• Robert Wysong

  ROME U.S. Air Force MSgt. (retired) Robert Frederick Wysong, 68, passed away Wednesday morning, April 11, 2012, in a local hospital.Mr. Wysong was born July 21, 1943, son of the …