Obituaries

Obituaries for December 4, 2012

  • Jon Backman

    FORT PAYNE Jon Arnold Backman, 55, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at his residence.The memorial service was Sunday, Dec. 2, at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

  • Charles Baxter

    ROEBUCK, S.C. Charles Dacus Baxter, 48, husband of Cheryl Goodson Baxter for 26 years, died suddenly on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.Charlie was born in Orlando, Fla., to Viola Rose Baxter …

  • Mary Brinlee

    ATHENS Mary Ann Brinlee, 72, went to Jesus face to face on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Life Care Center of Athens.Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Friday at Athens …

  • Thelma Byrd

    Thelma Lee Byrd, of East Ridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Maude Terry; and loving husband, Charles H. …

  • Bettyann Christian

    Bettyann Heaps Christian, 84, of Chattanooga, died at her home on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.Mrs. Christian was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Bruce Heaps Sr.; and by …

  • Caleb Cooke

    Caleb Logan Cooke, 15, of Hixson, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy.

  • Zebbie Crum

    Zebbie D. Crum, 78, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Chattanooga.He was preceded in death by his son, Barry D. Crum; and grandson, Cedric L. Crum. Survivors include …

  • Mildred Deyo

    Mildred A. Deyo, of Chattanooga died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012.A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at St. Paul Episcopal Church.The family will …

  • Marilyn Dickerson

    Marilyn S. Dickerson, 80, of Hixson, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.Burial will follow in Chattanooga National …

  • Laura Dotson

    LYERLY Laura Lynette Dotson, 39, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Survivors, sons, Sean Dotson, Zachary Dotson; mother, Ellen Robinson; father, Stanley Crawford; brother, Kevin Crawford. Funeral is 2 p.m. today, …

  • Bernice Evans

    HOLLYWOOD Bernice Marie Edward Evans, 67, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga.The funeral will be 11 a.m. today at the funeral home chapel.Interment in Pinehave Memorial …

  • Carol Frazier

    OLD FORT Carol Frazier, 78, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at her residence.Survivors: daughters, Paula Roach, Norma Angelone, Judy Prince, Lynn Parker; son, Charles …

  • Linda Guhne

    ROSSVILLE Linda K. Guhne, 66, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was a long time resident of North Georgia and was a …

  • Robert Hames

    Robert J. "R.J." Hames, 103, whose body was donated to Vanderbilt School of Medicine upon his death May 18, 2011, will be laid to rest in Forest Hills Cemetery.Family and …

  • Gary Head

    CHATSWORTH Gary Lamar Head, 44, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home, Chatsworth.Online condolences may be …

  • Geneva Henley

    SUMMERVILLE Geneva Henley, 86, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Survivors are children, David Henley, Ginger Henley; granddaughter, Maura Henley; brother, John Stephens; several nieces and nephews.Funeral service was 2 p.m. …

  • Jean Higdon

    Bobbie Jean Higdon, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 in her home. She was of Church of God faith, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.She was preceded in …

  • Helen Jiles

    TEN MILE Helen Pauline Meadows Jiles, 87, died Monday morning, Dec. 3, 2012, at her home.Funeral 7 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday in Pisgah Cemetery.Visitation …

  • Raymond Johnson

    Raymond Lee Johnson, 82, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.Services will be Friday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Sam Phillips …

  • Helen Landers

    ATHENS Helen Marie Davis Landers, 91, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at her home.Funeral 7:30 p.m. today in the chapel.Burial 1 p.m. Wednesday in McMinn at Memory Gardens.Visitation 5:30-7:30 p.m. …

  • Michael Lowe

    INMEMORYMichael David LoweDec. 4, 1962 - Sept. 25, 2012Happy 50th Birthday, Mikey!We love and miss you so much!Love, Michelle, Family and Friends

  • Robert McCutcheon

    DALTON Robert J. McCutcheon, 76, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Standifer Place in Chattanooga.He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Delma McCutcheon. He graduated from …

  • Charles McPhetridge

    Charles Robert McPhetridge, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at his residence.Survivors: daughter, McPhetridge; stepdaughters, Tina Johnson and Vickey Smith; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Ricky McPhetridge; …

  • James Miller

    SUMMERVILLE James Miller, 64, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.Funeral will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.Visitation from 10 a.m. until service hour at the …

  • Winston Miller

    ROSSVILLE Winston Glenn Miller, 57, passed away at home on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, surrounded by his family.He was predeceased by his father, John Miller; brothers, Timothy and Curtis Miller.Survivors …

  • Barbara Morgan

    Barbara Jean Morgan, of Ooltewah, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at her residence.Viewing will be at 10 a.m. today at Taylor Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at …

  • Edith Murray

    KINGSPORT Mable "Edith" Murray, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at her home.Services will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 4, in the …

  • Dian Porter

    PIKEVILLE Dian Porter, 57, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.Survivors include two daughters, Miranda Grimes, Chattanooga, Faye Grimes, Indianan; eight grandchildren.A private memorial service will be held at a later date.Online …

  • Steve Price

    TRENTON Stephen "Steve" Kermit Price, 47 a lifelong resident of Trenton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.He was self-employed in construction.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, R. …

  • Erma Rader

    Erma J. Rader, 92, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, in Knoxville.She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde T. Rader and daughter, Susan Marie …

  • Frances Rector

    JASPER Frances Jane Sampley Rector, 85, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Frances was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church.She was preceded in …

  • Willie Rogers

    Willie James "Bozo" Rogers, 50, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at his residence.Funeral arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors; 1724 McCallie Ave., …

  • Paul Rollings

    TRENTON Paul Rollings, age 81, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.He was retired from the United States Army with 42 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean …

  • Roy Rumfelt

    Jr.Roy Rumfelt Jr., 65, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 in a local hospital.Born in Morganton, N.C. to the late Roy Rumfelt Sr. and Leona Bishop Rumfelt, he grew …

  • Betty Sartin

    BRIDGEPORT Betty Sartin, 61, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012.Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. today and the Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, from the Valley …

  • HARRY WILSON

    INMEMORYHarry Wilson Sr.Dec. 2, 1972 In Loving MemoryYour Family

  • John Wall

    John Wall, 79, of East Brainerd, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.Born in Blue Ridge, Ga, he was the son of the late …

  • Geneva Watts

    ROCKY FACE Geneva Watts, 88, of Jacksonville, Fla., and formerly of Rocky Face, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville.She was born July 15, 1924 and married George Franklin …

  • Mary Weaver

    Mary J. "Juanie" Weaver, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.She was born in Chattanooga, was educated at Tyner High School and the University …

  • Frankey Westmoreland

    BRIDGEPORT Frankey Lou Urban Westmoreland, 77, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.Survivors children: Carolyn Morrison, Rose Westmoreland, Frank Westmoreland, Larry Westmoreland; grandchildren: great-grandchildren numerous other relatives.Funeral at 3 p.m. today, Dec. …

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