HAMILTON COUNTY
Allen Shelton
James A. “Allen” Shelton, 86, of Soddy Daisy, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m. today, March 29, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Calvin Nunley officiating.
Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Rita Carr
Rita Frances Carr, 84, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010.
She was active in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Bridge Group until her health declined. Mrs. Carr was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, N.Y. and received her masters degree from Columbia Teachers College. She was retired with over 30 years service as a teacher in New York City Schools.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Carr and a daughter, Celine Carr McGann.
Survivors include her daughter, Jamie Connors; son-in-law, Dennis McGann; two grandchildren, Michael Connors, Jr. and Caitlin Connors; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Margaret Carr.
Funeral services will be held at Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home in Staten Island, N.Y.
Local arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s College 245 Clinton Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y., 11205.
Please share your thoughts and memoires at www.mem.com.
Dean Brooks
Robbie Dean Skiles Brooks, 75, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Trenton, Ga. surrounded by all her family.
She was of the Baptist faith. Dean graduated from Soddy Daisy High School in the class of 1954. She retired from Cavalier Corporation after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd A. Brooks; son, Kenneth Brooks; parents, William and Mary Graham Skiles; brother, Arnold Skiles; sister, Ruby Parrott; and grandson David Walker.
Survivors include her son. Chris (Barbara Gay) Brooks; daughters, Rhonda (M.E.) Davis, Robbie Brooks, Lisa (Tommy) Pardue and Terry (Eddie) Walker; brothers, Morris Skiles, Clyde Skiles and Johnny Skiles; sisters, Georgia Parrott and Jo Padgett 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carlos Swafford, the Rev. Tommy Pardue, the Rev. Roger Haston and the Rev. Jack Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at Varner Cemetery.
Visitation is today from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 11-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Dorothy Brumlow
Dorothy Sharon Brumlow, 63, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She inspired all of those around her with her zest for life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was born July 31, 1946, in Chattanooga, to Frank Fleming and the late Dorothy Powell Fleming. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She retired in 2001 and pursued her joys of traveling, cooking, and gardening.
Survivors include her husband, James A. Brumlow, of Ringgold; one son, Richard A. Brumlow, of Atlanta; and her father, Frank A. Fleming, of Red Bank.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father James Vick officiating.
Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visit www.heritage.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Faye Wood
Faye Galloway Wood, 78, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2010.
Those left to cherish her memories are her children Gloria Wood, Larry (Cea) Wood, Mike (Lisa) Wood, Jewel Wood; sisters Cherrie (Joe) Dailey, Christine (Bill) Hollingsworth; brothers Zelious Galloway, Wayward (Virginia) Galloway, John Dailey, Sharon Dailey, Brylee Faulkner, Steve (Natalie) Faulkner, Zach Faulkner, Carey Marlow; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Hosie and Mary Galloway and brother Leroy.
Seventy Eight years ago, in Bogalusa, La., this world was blessed with the birth of Faye Galloway. Her life was dedicated to her church, family and friends. She was a faithful member of Union Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Children’s Chapel and Vacation Bible School. Faye loved children and working with children, they brighten her day. Faye retired from AT&T after 27 years of service and she was a lifelong member of the AT&T Pioneers.
She also volunteered serving meals at Bogalusa Senior Citizen Center.
Faye was a devoted mother, her love for her family was untouchable. Her loving smile and unconditional love to everyone she met will be cherished forever. She showed everyone the true meaning of Love, Life and true Faith in Jesus Christ. Faye loved to help her sister, Cherrie, work in the greenhouses growing beautiful flowers and plants.
Faye was so dearly loved by her family and friends. She will forever be remembered as a devoted and beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, spouse, cherished friend, and excellent caregiver. She was the perfect role model. Her family will always remember her “Happy Laughter”. Faye will be missed so much but those who knew her have comfort in knowing that Faye is now worshiping and walking with her Lord and Savior!
To all of our many friends and family, who have blessed us with their visits, calls and prayers, we are forever grateful.
A very special thanks for the tender love and care given to our family by Hospice of Chattanooga, Olivia, Julie, Janene, Katrice, Doctor Pendley, Doctor Prostko, nurses at Memorial Hospital, Dana, Monica, Deloris and Theresa.
Thank each of you for the Love you gave to Faye and her family!
Online guestbook available to share your thoughts and memories on line at
www.williamsonandsons.com.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 31st from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. CST in Bogalusa, La. at Union Avenue Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CST immediately following visitation with Pastor Kevin Arinder officiating.
Frances Hale
Frances Travis Hale, 79, of Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was of the Methodist faith.
Frances, a devoted wife and mother, was extremely talented with many hobbies and interests. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed refinishing antique furniture and gardening.
She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Audrey Travis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell (Tom) Hale.
Survivors include her daughter, Vicki Hale; son, Tommy (Kay) Hale.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at the North Chapel with the Rev. Ernest Sutton officiating.
Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4-8 p.m. today, March 29, 2010, and on Tuesday from noon until time of the service at the North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Laverne Jones
Laverne A. Jones, 89, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, March 26, 2010.
He was of the Presbyterian faith. He was awarded the Bronze Star while in the Army during World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Caroline Smith, Chattanooga, Rhonda Gentry, Ooltewah; son, David Jones, Chattanooga; two brothers, Merle A. Jones, Huntsville, Ala., and Richard V. Jones, Ringgold; eleven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends today from 11-1 in First Baptist Church of Chattanooga, McEwen Chapel.
The Rev. Connie Campbell will conduct the service on Tuesday, March 30, at 1 pm in the church.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37402 or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4355 Highway 58, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Lee Sanders
Lee Rau Sanders, 88, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, March 27, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Mrs. Sanders was a member of OLPH Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Sanders.
She is survived by a niece in Germany.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Ngon Wong
Ngon T. Wong, 91, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010.
He was born in Canton, China. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star for his service during WWII in the US Army. He called Chattanooga his home and owned Phillips Laundry. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and a lifelong learner. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
Left with loving memories are his wife of 63 years, Lai Sim Wong; his children; Mary and Andrew Chung, Pearl Wong, Nelson and Marcetta Wong, all of Chattanooga, and Jimmy and Cheryl Wong, of Mount Juliet; grandchildren, Heather and Jason Thompson, Marianne Chung, Dustin Wong, Jeremy and Bree Wong, Travis and Kayla Wong, Julianne and Matthias Chung, Karianne Chung, and Matthew Chung; great grandchildren, Riley Armstrong, Tanner Wong, Callie and Sophie Thompson.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Aline Summerlin officiating.
Burial will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Ronald McDonald House or American Diabetes Association.
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.
Nila Johnson
Nila Ann Johnson, 81, of Chattanooga, went home to be with our Lord, March 27, 2010.
She was a Christian above all else but also a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Johnson; and her oldest son Gary Kirby.
She is survived by her son, Darryl Johnson; and two daughters, Leeta Kirby Oakes and Cynthia Ronan; thirteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren. She loved us all and she will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Cornelius officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com
Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153 Hixson, Tennessee 37343.
Patricia Whited
Patricia Ann Whited, 63, of Hixson, passed away in a local hospital on Friday, March 26, 2010.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, March 29, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with Min. Larry Clements officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Josh Jenkins, Justin Jenkins, Scott Jarman, Thomas Jenkins, Terry Matthews, Jerry Jenkins, Mike Draganac and Jimmy Hester.
Visitation is today from 11-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Robert Bristow
Robert Guinn Bristow, 75, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked in the heating/air business for many years in the area.
Survivors include his devoted companion, Barbara Henderson; son, Robert Guinn Bristow Jr.; daughters, Sandra White and Stacey Stewart; grandchildren, Heather, Bonnie, David, Ronnie, Nicole and Chris; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be today, March 29, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN. 37379.
Roberta Toney
Roberta C. Toney passed away March 25, 2010, in Chattanooga. She retired from Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by mother, Eva L. Underwood; step-father, Isom Underwood; sister, Ida Mae Underwood.
She is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Toney; Daughters, Holly Toney, Chattanooga, Stacy Toney and Tamara Toney, Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Mary Woods Lee; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at East Third Street Church of Christ with the Rev. John Taylor Sr. officiating.
Interment: National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
TENNESSEE
Myrtle Davis
JASPER – Myrtle Davis passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at her home.
She was born on March 25, 1921, a daughter of the late Hollis and Edna Haynes Dishroom.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Basil Davis; sisters, Nellie Seagroves, Mable Morrison and Hazel Campbell; a brother, Freddy Dishroom; and a son-in-law, Junior Layne.
Survivors include daughters, Betty Layne and Barbara Busby of Jasper; sons, Grady (Lynn) Davis, of Palmer and Marvin Davis, of Jasper; nine grandchildren, Tom, Mel and Darrell Layne, Linda Pickett, Bobby, Les, and Ewing Sanders, Brandy Franklin and Bobby Davis; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Bessie Scott; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with Brother Eugene Shrum and Carl Edward Morrison officiating.
Interment will follow in Cookston Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation today, March 29, 2010, from 4-9 p.m. CDT at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.tatefh.com
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, TN. 423-942-9500
Linda Johnston
DUNLAP – Linda Sue Bell Johnston, 62, of the Carwright Community, passed away Saturday March 27, 2010.
She was preceded in death by parents, Charles Bell and Floanna Padgett; brother, Charles David Bell.
Survivors include husband, Ted Johnston; daughters, Roseanna (Burt) Kilgore and Alice (Andrew) Stone, all of Whitwell; son, Darrell (megan) Johnston, Dunlap; sisters, Carol Brown, Kathy Smith, Ann Mears, Pikeville, Evelyn Newby, Gail Layne, Dunlap, Betty Des Jardins, Mich., Ruth Adams, Oklahoma, and Vicki Music, Clarkrange; brothers, Jeff Bell, Crossville, Wilbur Bell, Clarkrange and Charlie Bell, Georgia; four grand-children; Sarah, Rebekkah, and Jade Kilgore, and Lucas Stone, all of Whitwell.
Several Nieces and nephews.
Visitation 10 a.m.-8p.m. on Tuesday, March 30.
Funeral services are Wednesday, March 31, 11 a.m. CDT, at Ewton Funeral Home Chapel with brother Lanny Tate officiating.
Buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Online questbook, www.ewtonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home 6936 Highway 28 Dunlap, TN
Mary Jo Beasley
SPRING CITY – Mary Jo Beasley, 83, died Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Spring City Care and Rehab Center.
Mary Jo was a lifelong resident of Spring City. She was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Laura Love Harris. Mary Jo was a graduate of Spring City High School. She workd for 25 years as a clerk for TVA-Watts Bar. Mary Jo was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spring City, the Spring City Friendship Club, “Friends of the Library”, O.E.S. Chapter #203 and served as secrtary for the Spring City Cemetery Association Board of Directors for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frd M. Beasley and sisters Imogne Harris and May Harris Wyatt.
Survivors include her daughters Joanna Thompson of Spring City, Dale (Mark) Bivens of Soddy Daisy; and son John (Jodi) Beasley of Spring City, eight grandchildren and one great grand child.
Funeral services will be Tuesday March 30, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Vaughn Funcral Home with the Rev. Lonnic Eldridge officiating.
Burial will be in the Spring City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at Vaughn Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made to the Spring City Library Foundation, PO Box 382, Spring City, TN 37381 or the Spring City Cemetery Association, PO Box 129, Spring City, TN 37381.
Vaughn Funeral Home Spring City is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Simmons
GRAYSVILLE – Robert Simmons, 70, died Saturday, March 27, 2010.
Services 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday in funeral home chapel.
Burial Brayton Cemetery.
Visitation Tuesday 9 a.m. until service time
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville, TN.
GEORGIA
Bertis Mills
ROSSVILLE – Bertis Leo Mills, Jr., 83, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010.
He had lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for most of his life and was a member and past Deacon of Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II and had attended Central High School. He was a member of the Eagles Club on Airways Blvd., the American Legion Post #95 and enjoyed playing golf, especially at the Brainerd Golf Course. He had retied in 1989 from Mueller Company of Chattanooga after more than 30 years of service as a Mechanic and was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertis Leo and Matilda Mills Sr.; brothers, Cecil and Doug Mills, and sister, Dot Groner.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Mills, of Merritt Island, Fla.; daughters and son-in-law, Andrea and (Gary) Tucker, of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Margaret Childress, of Jonesborough, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and (Diane) Mills, of Chattanooga; sister, Ruth Land, of Chattanooga; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Bill Gilstrap
CHICKAMAUGA – William “Bill” Gilstrap Jr., 88, died Sunday, March 28, 2010.
He attended St. Elmo Church of Christ. Mr. Gilstrap retired from Hamilton Concrete Industries and had past memberships with Masonry Association of Chattanooga, Association of General Contractors, Rectangle Square Dance Club, and Allemande Hall. Mr. Gilstrap was a U. S. Coast Guard veteran.
His wife of 54 years, Bill Anne Gilstrap preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, William and Frances Gilstrap; sister, Margaret Gilstrap Hudson; and brother, Edwin Gilstrap.
Survivors include his sons, Buddy (Diane) Gilstrap, Eddie (Kathy) Gilstrap, all of Chickamauga; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; loving companion of 10 years, Bertie Lou McMurtrie; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel with Minister John T. Smithson and his grandson Pastor Andy Gilstrap officiating.
Interment will follow in National Cemetery.
Elders and Deacons of St. Elmo Church of Christ will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences with the family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Christine McSpadden
ROSSVILLE – Christine McSpadden, 87, passed away Friday March 26, 2010 at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Michael Smith officiating.
Interment will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 4-9 p.m., and Tuesday until funeral time at the funeral home.
An Online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Dianna Lattimer
ROSSVILLE – Dianna Faye Ball Lattimer, 58, lost her battle with cancer Saturday March 27, 2010, at her residence.
A native of Ironton, Ohio she was a former resident of Alma, Ga. and has lived in the Rossville area for the past seven years. She was an employee of On-the-Run in Chickamauga where she worked as a cashier.
She is survived by daughter; Jami Lynn Latimer Belflower and her husband John, of Rossville, Ga.; two sons; Kirby Joe and Bonz.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. today at the Cornerstone Church in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga with the Rev. Gary Hedges officiating.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Fort. Oglethorpe, Ga.
Flora Pack
FORT OGLETHORPE – Flora Rosetta German Pack, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, she was a member of the Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Husband, Clinton O. Pack; Parents, Lewis and Emma Waters German; great-grandson, Nico Stage; four sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Teresia Lynn and Leon Stage, of Knoxville, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law; Billy Joe and Donna Pack, of Chattanooga; sister, Pauline Stone, of Rossville, Ga.,;b rother, Kermit German, of Rossville, Ga.; five grandchildren, Allen Stage, of Chickamauga, Ga., Belynda Moore, of Sicklerville, N.J., Denise Stage, of Harriman, Tenn., Brian Pack, of Chattanooga, and Steve Pack, of Ringgold, Ga.; Three great-grandchildren, Ashley Moore, Damian Stage and Alex Stage; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lakewood Memory Gardens-South.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Marilyn Douglas
ROCK SPRING – Marilyn B. Douglas, 65, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Nevada Cooper
Nevada Shipley Cooper, 88, Ringgold died Sunday, March 28, 2010.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Robert Tudor
RINGGOLD – Robert Wayne Tudor, 67, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010, at his residence.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, he was a former employee ofCandlewick Yarn. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and of the Seventh Day Adventist fidth.
He is survived by his wife, Margie Logan Tudor Ringgold; Daughters, Marilyn (Tony) Sellers, Ringgold, Becky (Tirn) Lawson, Ringgold; Son, Robert Lamar Tudor, Bowden, Georgia; sister, Rose Tudor, WhitweIl, Tenn.; brother Fred Tudor, Rossville, Ga., and Morgan Tudor, Witwell, Tenn.; grandsons, Matthew and Dewayne Tudor, Ringgold, Ga.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Dewayne Tudor officiating.
Interment will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today after 2 p.m. and Tuesday until the time of the service.
An Online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Ringgold, Ga.
ALABAMA
Faye Traylor
PEEK’S CORNER – Mrs. Faye Green Traylor, 86, died Saturday, March 27, 2010.
Funeral services today, March 29, at 2 p.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Melvin Hilley and the Rev. Ray Kittle officiating.
Burial following in Lusk Chapel Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
J.W. Hunter
COLLINSVILLE – J.W. Hunter, 73, died Saturday, March 27, 2010.
He is survived by his children.
Visitation was Sunday at Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne.
The funeral will be today at 11 a.m., at Burt Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Black Oak Cemetery.
Arrangments by Burt Funeral Home.
Jean Whitaker
BRYANT – Beverly Jean Harris Whitaker, 70, passed away March 27, 2010.
She was a native of Blakely, Ga., and a longtime resident of Tallahassee, Fla., before moving to Bryant 10 years ago.
She was a Registered Nurse and retired from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by husband Doyle Whitaker and parents Dwight and Rebecca Harris.
Survivors include two sisters Gloria Bills, Bryant, Ala., and Lou Ann and husband Joe Sheffield, Knoxville, Tenn.; one niece Christie Benchabbat; two nephews Dwight Bills and Travis Sheffield; two great nieces.
Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday in the Blakely Cemetery in Blakely, Ga., with Reverend Jay Reppert officiating.
Visitation from 2-6 p.m. EST today in the Bryant chapel.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala., 256-597-2178
Margie McCurdy
HENAGAR – Margie Leeola Jenkins McCurdy, 89, died Saturday, March 27, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Minnie Atchley
CULLMAN – Mrs. Atchley passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born on August 2, 1926, in Cleveland, Tenn. to Claude J. Beck and Bessie Lowery Beck. Kate and her husband Roy, attended Seventh Street Baptist Church in Cullman, and formerly they attended Waterville Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tenn.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Roy Anderson Atchley; three sons, Norris (Barbara) Atchley, Pete Atchley, and Dale (Victoria) Atchley; two sisters, Claudia Mae Beck Moss and Martha Belle Beck; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Kate Atchley, 83, will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Jim Rush Funeral Home in Cleveland, Tenn.
Interment will follow at Spring Creek Methodist Cemetery, with the Rev. Alan Lovelace officiating.
Mrs. Atchley will have a visitation in Tennessee for two hours prior to the funeral on Tuesday.
The family request donations be made to Hospice Of Cullman County, in lieu-of-flowers.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman Directing local arrangements.