Obituaries

Obituaries for September 27, 2012

• CONSTANCE

  ZELLANDER PARIS PITTSOct. 10, 1947- Sept. 27, 2009She is missed and loved by her Mother, Gladys Paris, Daughter, Kimberly Simmons Hill and Son, Kevin Zellander, and all her family and …

• Lou

  Lou Emma WernerLou Emma Crox Werner, 84, of Ooltewah passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2012, after a lengthy illness.Mrs. Werner was born in Charleston, Tenn., on July 26, 1928. …

• Dave Barfield

  William Irie "Dave" Barfield, 72, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.He was the son of the late Billy and Patty Barfield and was preceded in death by three …

• Billy Barnett

  WHITWELL Billy Ray Barnett, 77, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.He was preceded in death by first wife Carolyn Barnett, second wife, Mary Barnett; parents, Tom and Josephine Barnett; brother-in-law, …

• Robert Blanks

  Jr.Robert Earl Blanks Jr., 67, died at home, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. He was a graduate of Howard High School Class of 1965 and was best known for being the …

• LaGabrion Boykin

  LaGabrion Fitzgerald Boykin, 7, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 in a local hospital. The body will lie-in-state today after 9:30 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home with the …

• Betty Carter

  TRENTON Betty June Carter, 83, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012.She was a loving mother and grandmother, a seamstress, and enjoyed fishing. She was a member of Trenton Church of …

• Peggy Chambliss

  Peggy Mabry Chambliss died this past beautiful Sunday morning, Sept. 23, 2012. She would have turned 93 on Oct. 30.She leaves behind a legacy of abundant love and generosity. Born …

• Jeremy Chaney

  Jeremy Lynn "Worm" Chaney, 29, of Red Bank, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.He was preceded in death by his father, James F. Chaney; and his brother, Joshua Lee Chaney.Survivors …

• Dewayne Copeland

  CHICKAMAUGA Randolph Dewayne Copeland, 70, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012.He was born in Fort Payne, Ala., and had resided in Chickamauga since 1960. He was a former employee …

• William Defur

  William Marion Defur, 81, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 23, 2012.He was born in Whitwell, Tenn., and lived in Chattanooga most of his life. He was …

• Ted Dyer

  RISING FAWN Ted G. Dyer, 52, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. He began his college career at Young Harris College and then …

• Roger Evans

  NASHVILLE Roger Evans, 71, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2012.Born on Dec. 7, 1940. He enjoyed a career in insurance for 34 years, where he spent many days traveling the beautiful …

• Rollin Gates

  DALTON Rollin Dale Gates, 65, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.He was the son of the late Galen L. and Ruby R. Rogers Gates.Rollin served …

• Evelyn Gibson

  Evelyn Elizabeth Gibson, 90, of Soddy-Daisy passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at a local hospital.She was of the Methodist Faith.She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Gibson; …

• Hazel Grant

  Hazel Buffington Grant, 95, of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. She was a native of Rising Fawn, Ga., had lived many years in Dalton, and had lived most …

• Elaine Grove

  Elaine Higdon Grove, 81, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012.It was her passion and lifes work to teach young people. She was an outgoing industrious woman who touched many lives …

• Johnny Harris

  Jr.LaFAYETTE Johnny Harris Jr., 50, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Harris Sr.; and sister, Cynthia Keith.Survivors include his daughters Angela Harris, Samantha …

• Jeff Little

  INMEMORYJEFF LITTLEApril 23, 1937 - Sept 24, 2012With Much LoveSons, Dwight and Danny, Grandchildren and Great GrandchildrenWe Love You and Miss You

• Elowise Love

  SOUTHPITTSBURG Mrs. Elowise Pelham Love, 92, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 in a Summerville, S.C. nursing facility.She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Newton and Beulah Holt Pelham; …

• Michael Lowe

  Michael David Lowe, 49, of Hixson, left this eternal life on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, after a courages battle with brain cancer, surrounded by his loving wife and familyMike was …

• Mamie Mangrum

  Mamie Jo Mangrum, 86, of McDonald, TN, who was residing in Ringgold, Ga., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.She attended the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tenn., and was …

• Virginia Porter

  SUMMERVILLE Virginia "Jenny" Porter, 80, passed away Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at the Resthaven Gardens of Memory …

• Jefferey Richards

  Jefferey Scott Richards passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2012. He was 29. He was a 2001 graduate of Whitwell High School and currently employed by Danson Construction. He …

• Joan Roach

  LaFAYETTE Joan Elizabeth Hamilton Roach, was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.Joan faced illness and death …

• Floria Roberts

  WILDWOOD Floria Roberts, 73, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 in Wildwood.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.

• Ray Sear

  Rachel "Ray" Myers Sear, 93, passed away Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at her residence.Ray was born Aug. 29, 1919 in New York City to the late Sarah and Morris Myers, …

• Curtis Shepherd

  Curtis Shepherd, 66, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.He was a longtime member of of East Lake Church of the Nazarene.Funeral at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Chattanooga Memorial Park.Visitation 6-9 p.m. …

• Edgar Sheppard

  ROME Edgar Lee Sheppard, 66, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012.Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Elder Windell Smith officiating.Interment in …

• Charles Summers

  DUNLAP Charles Joe "Charlie" Summers, 55, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in a Chattanooga hospital.He was a local businessman who owned and operated Valley Plumbing and Electrical Supply, Valley …

• William Thurman

  DECATUR William Thurman, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, Sept. 25, 2012.Funeral will be 8 p.m. today in the chapel.Burial 11 a.m. Friday in Rogers …

• Joey VanAllman

  SOUTH PITTSBURG Joey Scott VanAllman, 42, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.He was a 1990 graduate of South Pittsburg High School where he also played for the Pirate Football team. He …

• Evelyn Wade

  ROCK SPRING Evelyn M. Wade, 83, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at her home.She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She enjoyed golf and spending time with family …

• Kenneth Wood

  Kenneth Dean Wood, 80, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.A native of Solomon, Kan., he graduated from Solomon High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Air …

• Katie Woodward

  Katie Woodward, 26, of Hixson went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held at Williamson and Sons Funeral …

• Patricia Wooley

  Patricia Ann Wooley, 57, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at her home.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Thomas Wooley and Annie Floyd Wooley.Survivors include her …