HAMILTON COUNTY
Juanita Crawford
Juanita Crawford, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Richard Dossett Jr.
Richard “Boots” Dossett Jr., 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at a Local Health Care.
He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church and retired from U.S. Army and Air Force. He wife for 55 years, Daisy Lucille Dossett preceded in death.
Survivors are son, Roderick Dossett; daughter, Kimberley Dossett; two grandsons, Bradley (Vanessa) Dossett and Brelyn Dossett; four great-grandchildren, J. Michael, Bradley, Jr., Courtney and Alexis Dossett; two great-great-grandchildren, Ke’Shawn and Jayden; one sister, Dorothy Preston, all of Chattanooga; one aunt, Maddie Simpson, of Kensington, Ga.; two brothers-in-law, James (Patricia) Williams, of Chattanooga, and Joseph (LaWanda) Williams, of Dalton; five sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Elbert) Hinton, Sally Williams, Bessie Williams, Edith Rice and Alice Williams; one goddaughter, Darlene (Travis) Gutherie, of Lithonia, Ga.; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Service for Richard Dossett Jr. will be Sunday at 7 p.m. from Union Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Samuel Jackson officiating.
Family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service on Sunday.
Interment, Monday at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Charlie Ham
Charlie Bell Ham, formerly of Flintstone, Ga., died in Buffalo, N.Y., on Monday, April 19, 2010.
She was the daughter of Jerry and Lillie Ballenger.
Survived by two brothers, Willie and Robert Ballanger; one sister, Osie Clark; niece, Mae Bell (Reggie) Cousin; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held Friday, April 23, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Announced through the courtesy of Prestige Funeral Service, 423-697-1936.
William Horner
William Ober “Jack” Horner passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, in Chattanooga, at the age of 97.
Jack was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., on Oct. 26, 1912, and lived most of his adult life in Knoxville. He was employed by White Stores Inc. for more than 45 years in their accounting department. He was an avid reader, a train enthusiast and loved to visit his relatives to watch their farming operations. Jack was a graduate of Maury High School in Jefferson County, class of 1932. He was married in December of 1936 to the love of his life, Jessie Allen Horner, and they happily spent 74 years together. He and Jessie loved to travel and visited many places in the United States, Canada and Europe. He was a member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church for more than 60 years and was the church treasurer for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Jessie Allen Horner; one son, Maurice (Karen) Horner; two grandsons, Brad (Cindy) Horner and Michael (Ashley) Horner; five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, Lisa (Denny) Hensley and Brian Longhenry.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Jefferson City, Tenn., officiated by the Rev. Mark Hicks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, 3120 Pershing Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917.
Online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Jonathan Huggins
Jonathan Lee Huggins, 21, of Ooltewah, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at his residence.
He had attended the Advent Home Seventh-day Adventist Church and Collegedale Academy. He had a love for working with cars.
Survivors include his mother, Dia R. McKee, Ooltewah; maternal grandparents, Ellsworth and Sharon McKee; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Fred Fuller and Pastor Mike Pettengill officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East, with Corey Spears, Mark Rhoades, Zack Pendergrass, Jeron Lieving, Nathan Nalley, Josh Rimmer, Zack Silva and Boston DeMerchant serving as pallbearers.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Samaritan Center, 9231 Lee Highway, Ooltewah, TN 37363.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Bill Kelley
Billy Ray Kelley, 67, of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony DeYoung officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chattanooga Kidney Foundation, 1020 Dallas Road, Suite 401, Chattanooga, TN 37405, or American Diabetes Association, 5805 Lee Highway, Suite 204, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
J.D. Morton
James D. “Jim” Morton, 98, of Hixson, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
He was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1930, was an Eagle Scout and was owner/operator of Air Way Vacuum on Hixson Pike. Mr. Morton was a member of Red Bank Church of Christ. He was an avid golfer and was recognized by Guinness World Records, Chattanooga Old Timers Hall of Fame and played minor league baseball for St. Louis Browns.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ella Morton; and son, Terry Dee Morton.
Survivors include his daughter, Janis Fulton; sister, Mildred Arnold; grandchildren, Jill (Sam) Lockmiller and April (Michael) Johnston; great-grandchildren, Jake, Kari, Kelley, Joey, Anna and Addison; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home with Minister Steve Lusk officiating.
Interment will be 11 a.m. Monday in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Red Bank Church of Christ Mission Fund.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Mary Niedzwiecki
Mary Rita Niedzwicki, 90, of Signal Mountain, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
A Mass will be held 11:15 a.m. Monday at Alexian Chapel with Father Augustine Joseph officiating.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Ralph Ramsey Jr.
Ralph Ramsey Jr., of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Janice Robinson
Janice Bounds Robinson, 57, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 22, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lynn and Joanna Bounds, and stepson, Michael Robinson. She was loved by all that knew her and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Sam Robinson; daughters, Stephanie (Jason) Adams, Lauren (Scott) Bowman, Samantha Robinson; stepson, Chris Robinson; grandchildren, Taylor Underwood and Hunter Adams.
Funeral service will be Monday, April 26, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Sam Harris officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton County Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank all her friends for the love and support they have shown during her illness. A special thanks to her guardian angels (as she called them), Dr. Al Valle and his nurse Debbie.
Words are not enough to express how thankful we are for you.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org or calling 1-877-272-6226.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Richard Schier
Richard Elliot “Dick” Schier, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, April 21, 2010.
Dick attended the Lutheran School. He was a graduate of McCallie School in 1967 and patterned his life on its motto “Honor – Truth – Duty”. He graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1971. He was employed at UnumProvident for 29 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of The Order of Charlemagne and the Tennessee Ornithological Society, Chattanooga Chapter. His passions were genealogy and music, especially his guitar. Dick was also an avid bird photographer.
A founding member and current Senior Warden of The Anglican Church of The Redeemer, Dick described himself as a “mere Christian” as defined by C.S. Lewis. His heart’s desire was to please and serve The Lord Jesus Christ. Dick was an inspiration to all who knew him. He loved his family and friends, and he loved life and lived it to the fullest. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Hollis Schier.
Survivors are his mother, Ramah Greene Schier; his wife, Sharon P. Schier; two daughters and sons-in-law, Katrina and George Daoud, Suzanne and Kevin Happell; one son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Cherie Schier; three grandchildren, Rose and George Happell and Jayme Waller; and two cats, Tom Bob and Sugar Bear.
Services will be held 1 p.m. today, April 24, at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 1815 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403 with the Rev. Thomas Waddell and the Rev. Bill Sharp officiating.
Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Anglican Church of the Redeemer or The McCallie School.
Share your thoughts and memories on line at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Louie Spencer
Louie Clark Spencer, 94, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
She was a member of Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, N.J.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 24, 2010, at Signal Crest United Methodist Church on Signal Mountain.
Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
A service will also be held at Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Diane Thompson
Wavellene Diane Caves Thompson, 62, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
She was a 1964 graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School and was a member of First Baptist Church Soddy-Daisy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Thompson; and her father, Wayman D. Caves.
She is survived by mother, Doris Caves; sisters, Vicki (Larry) Hamby, Connie (Bill) Dreistadt; aunt, Laura (David) Stuart; nieces, Amanda Tubbs, Robin Peterson; nephews, Fred Bledsoe, Erik Dreistadt; great-nieces, Meagan Burns, Chyanna Tubbs, Sara Dreistadt; and great-nephews, Seth Bledsoe, Brandon Bledsoe and Lucas Bledsoe.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, April 24, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, with Dr. Seton Tomyn officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. today.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
John Webb Jr.
John Gibbon Webb Jr., 90, of Signal Mountain and Kensington, Ga., died on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Alexian Healthcare on his and Martha’s 67th anniversary.
He was born in Richmond, Va., to John and Mary Lebby Webb, graduated as a Chemical Engineer from Virginia Polytechnical Institute, served during World War II in the Navy on Guadalcanal as a Bomb Disposal Officer. He worked for Union Carbide for 37 years in the Industrial Carbon and Graphite Division. After retiring, he joined the Senior Neighbors Orchestra to continue his love for playing his trumpet.
He was an Elder Emeritus at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church as well as an “Elder on loan” for Highlands Presbyterian in LaFayette. He was Chairman and co-founder of the McLemore Cove Preservation Society for many years. He and Mom raised four sons with love and respect for each one’s individuality and loved to spend time riding his tractor and/or lawn mower or fishing at his beloved “farm,” Still Hill and Waters, along with family and friends. He loved to tell stories, play his collection of jazz records and his trumpet.
He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Sweet Webb.
Survived by his loving wife, Martha Sweet Webb; three sons, John (Fain) Webb III, of Columbia, N.J., Daniel H. (Jane) Webb, of Chattanooga and Tim F. (Dede) Webb, of Signal Mountain; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Webb Horn, of Fallston, Md., Philip Webb, of Moscow, Russia, Aidan (Misty) Webb, of Yarmouth, Maine, Matt Webb, of Browns Mills, N.J., and Eleanor Webb (Tim) Wallis, Skye Webb and Dan Webb, all of Chattanooga; and two great-grandchildren, Sydney Webb and Jackson Webb.
Memorial gifts may be made to Widows Harvest Ministries at P.O. Box 2307, Chattanooga, TN 37409-2307, or Hospice of Chattanooga at 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 or a charity of choice.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church with Pastor Joe Novenson officiating and visitation at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
TENNESSEE
Craig Cummings
MONTEAGLE — Craig Courtney Cummings, a former resident of Larchmont, N.Y., and Nashville, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hope Boelker Cummings and Charles Hamblett Cummings.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Cumley Cummings; sister, Victoria Dietz; daughter, Allison (Mike) Couden, Nashville; son, Brent Cummings, New York; grandchildren, Courtney and Drew Couden; and nephews, Eric (Kerri) and Kirk (Jeanette) Dietz.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. CDT and funeral services at 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Morton Memorial Methodist Church in Monteagle. The Rev. Von Unruh and the Rev. Carole Crumley will officiate.
Interment will be 3 p.m. CDT Monday, April 26, 2010, in Monte Vista Memorial Gardens, Johnson City, Tenn.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn. 931-924-2381.
Roy Farmer Jr.
NEW MARKET — Roy Fletcher Farmer Jr. passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. CDT today and also 1 to 3 p.m. CDT Sunday. Services will be conducted 3 p.m. CDT in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.
Interment in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Tullahoma, Tenn.
Shawn Finch
GRUETLI-LAAGER — Shawn D. Finch, 38, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Palmer on Jan. 24, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dale Finch.
He is survived by his mother, Joan Wideman Finch; sister, Tiffany Dawn Finch.
Graveside Funeral services will be 4 p.m. CDT today at the White Cemetery in Palmer, Tenn.
Online condolences at laynefuneralhome.com.
Visitation 2-3:30 p.m. CDT at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer.
William Jenkins Sr.
RELIANCE — William Buford Jenkins Sr., 74, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was a son of the late Jack and Bonnie Jenkins. He was a member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church in Reliance. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Hubert Don “Pig” Jenkins.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Jenkins, of Reliance; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Kim Jenkins, of Knoxville, Joe and Barbara Jenkins, of Cleveland, and Sam Jenkins, of Reliance; three grandchildren, Meghan Van Devander and husband, David, Zach Jenkins and Sarah Jenkins; one sister and brother-in-law, Brenda Lee and spouse, Henry; one sister-in-law, Patsy Jenkins; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. today, April 24, 2010, in the South Chapel with the Rev. Benny Thomas officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. today prior to the service.
Family and friends will assemble at Hiwassee Union Baptist Church Cemetery at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010 for the committal service.
If you are unable to attend, you may sign the guest register at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Walls
HILLSBORO — Dorothy Coker Walls, 73, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas in Nashville.
She was in nursing for 30 years and was a charge nurse for Coffee County Nursing Home, and worked for the Highland Rim School for Girls.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Denise Lee Rogers; nephews, Barry and Troy Black; sisters, Leona (Raymond) Gipson, Betty Jean (Howard) Henley; brother, Clayton (Shirley) Coker; grandchild, Christiana Rogers, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today, April 24, 2010 at Rutledge Hill Community Church Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at the Church.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga 423-266-2131.
Bobby Wampler
DAYTON — Bobby L. Wampler, 68, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Skyridge Medical Center.
Funeral will be 4 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Justice officiating.
Burial in Garrison Cemetery.
Visitation at 2 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.
Mary Whitaker
WINCHESTER — Mary Emmeline Whitaker, 100, died Friday, April 23, 2010.
Funeral will be Sunday, April 25, at 1 p.m. CDT at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jim Diamond and Brother J.D. Spencer officiating.
Visitation from 5-8 p.m. CDT today at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
GEORGIA
Tonja Rash
FORT OGLETHORPE — Tonja Vick Rash, 40, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Vanderbilt Medical Center.
She was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was a member of Memorial Baptist Tabernacle. Mrs. Rash was an avid animal lover, an outdoors person where she loved riding motorcycles, college football, fishing with her dad, softball and NASCAR racing. She was a kind, sensitive, caring and compassionate person who never met a stranger who would go out of her way to do things for her friends and family that she wouldn’t do for herself. Mrs. Rash thoroughly enjoyed every occasion for reunions, cookouts, dinners, etc. where she would have the opportunity to spend time with her loving family and friends and she never missed the opportunity to say “I love you” to everyone she cared about. She was an independent free spirit who will be deeply missed and remembered by all who loved and knew her. Tonja was my shining star that burned out too soon. Her personality was a ray of sunshine who broke through the darkest cloud.
Survivors are her loving husband of 17 years, Chris Rash; parents, Raymond “Sonny” (Wanda) Vick; brother, Lynn (Ginger) Vick, Rossville; mother-in-law, Mary Rash; special brother-in-law, Nicky Rash; and sister-in-law, Mandy Smith; special nephew, Sonny Lynn Vick.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Randy Headrick and the Rev. Robert Cargile officiating.
Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or your favorite animal shelter.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors and staff at Vanderbilt University Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Kathy Roe
ROSSVILLE — Kathy Ann Roe, 58, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010, in a local hospital.
A native of Bryant, Ala., Kathy had spent the greater part of her life in the North Georgia area, was employed as bus driver with the Chattanooga Public School System for more than 20 years, and she was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Arnold and Kathleen McBryar Carroll.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Roe; children, Michael and Haley Anderson; special nephew, Michael E. Anderson Sr.; stepdaughter, Cindy Adams, Chattanooga; brothers and sisters-in-law, Calvin and Kimberly Carroll, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Chris and Diane Carroll, of Rossville; sister, Deborah Brock, of Rossville; sister-in-law, Ruth Morgan, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Carman and D.J. McCormick; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Minister Mandy Jarnagin officiating.
Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share condolences.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Mack Shields
RINGGOLD — Loyal Mack Shields, 70, passed away peacefully Friday, April 23, 2010, surrounded by his family and friends.
Mack was the youngest of 13 children who lived most of his life in Ringgold where he attended Hickory Grove Baptist Church and Keith Baptist Church. He and his wife, Zella, spent a lot of time with friends in the church and Mack was an active member of the church band. He was a Freemason in Sevierville, Tenn. Mack will always be remembered by his devoted family and friends. He touched the lives of many people both in his gentle, soft spoken way and through his music and he maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
Mack is survived by his wife, Zella Kibble Shields, of Ringgold; son and daughter-in-law, Phillip T. and Renee Shields, of Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Jack Burkhart, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., brother, Charles Shields, of Ringgold; sisters, Dorothy Jo McDonald, of East Ridge, Bobbie Jean Shields, of East Ridge, and Lucille Flora, of Covington, Ohio; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Rick Clark and Rev. Daniel Addis officiating.
The family will receive friends today from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday until funeral time at the funeral home.
An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Pearl Sullivan
TRENTON — Pearl Sullivan, 95, died Friday morning, April 23, 2010.
Among her many interest was her needlework (which is still enjoyed by many friends and family), cooking, gardening, birds, Sacred Harp Music. She was an avid Braves fan. Utmost was her love for family and church.
She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and the Ladies Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roosevelt Woodfin and Dennis Sullivan; two sons, Max Woodfin and Frankie Woodfin.
Surviving are three daughters, Patsy (Darrell) Gaddis, Rosemary (Tommy) Wheeler, both of Trenton, Christine (Mickey) Schrimshire, England; two brothers, Leon Gifford, Trenton, Charlie Gifford, Oliver Springs, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren, also several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. EDT Sunday at Piney Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. John Smith and the Rev. Mickey Schrimshire officiating.
Interment will be in Lake Hills Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends 2 until 9 p.m. EDT today and 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton.
Blake Walden
RINGGOLD — Blake Manis Walden, 23, died Thursday, April 22, 2010.
He was an aspiring young man who believed in serving his country. He served three years in the Army National Guard, 181st Field Artillery of Chattanooga. Blake served his country for two years as a Corporal in Iraq at Camp Bucca. He was an expert sharp shooter, combat medic and life saver. Blake excelled in everything in the military and received many awards. He was a loving and passionate father, son, brother, grandson and uncle.
Blake was preceded in death by his uncle, Johnny Buttram; sister, Jaime Hobbs; brother, Adam Walden; great-grandfather, Douglas Weems; great-grandmother, Abby Weems; and grandmother, Hilda Walden.
Survivors include his daughter, Haven Kylie Walden; parents, Darlene and Butch Brown and Terry Manis; sisters, Holly Dennard (Jason) Swanner; Lyndsey Manis Siever; grandparents, Billy and Shirley Hobbs; grandfather, Fred Walden; uncle, Eddie Buttram; great-aunt and uncle, Debbie and Mike Cruse; great-aunt, Diane Meadows; his very special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Dennis Newman officiating.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Amber White
LaFAYETTE — Amber White, 15, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. today from the Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Bryan Cemetery.
ALABAMA
Kathryn Collins
HENAGAR — Kathryn G. Collins, 77, passed away Thursday morning, April 22, 2010, at her residence.
Funeral services will be today at 3 p.m. CDT from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with the Rev. John Mann officiating.
Interment in Summerville Cemetery.
Buddy Newton
BRIDGEPORT — Francis Augustus “Buddy” Newton, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 22, 2010, at his home.
He was the son of the late James Calvin and Bertha Metcalf Newton, born July 30, 1929, at Bridgeport, Ala. He grew up in the Bridgeport area, graduating from Bridgeport High School Class of 1947. He worked at the U.S. Stove Foundry and railroad before having an over-30-year career as an electrician at the DuPont Chattanooga plant. Buddy served two years with the U.S. Marine Corps being deployed to Camp Lejeune, Japan and California. After retirement he permanently moved to Doran’s Cove and worked the family farm, which he personally restored. He was a member of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, where he shared his love and extensive knowledge of the Bible with his fellow Christians. Buddy was also a member of the Cattlemen Association.
Mr. Newton is survived by his wife, Cynthia Elizabeth Catron Newton, whom he was married to for almost 60 years; a brother, John “Bill” Newton, of Bridgeport; and sister, Jane Blevins, of Chattanooga. He and Cynthia have two children, Garry Dean Newton, of Red Bank, Tenn., and Carla Newton Feeney, of Cordova, Tenn., married to Thomas Edward “Tad” Feeney. Additionally, he has two grandsons, Brian Newton and Andrew Newton, as well as three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials to be sent to Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 73, Bridgeport, AL 35740.
Visitation will be today 4-9 p.m. CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Ala.
The funeral will be Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m. CDT at the funeral home chapel officiated by Brother Josh Myers.
Interment will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
www.rudderfuneralhome.com.
Charles Tudor
HARTSELLE — Charles Curtis Tudor, 72, died Thursday April 22, 2010.
Mr. Tudor was the husband of Paulette Tudor.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m CDT Sunday at Peck Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 5 until 8 p.m. CDT at the funeral home.