HAMILTON COUNTY
Lora Allender
Lora Jane Mahan Allender passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at her home, she was 93.
She was born in Soddy-Daisy, on May 13, 1916, the daughter of Willam Mahan and Ossie Gann Mahan. On Feb. 3, 1936 she married World War I decorated veteran, William Avery Allender. They had nine children together. Mrs. Alender spent a great deal of her life in Altamont, Tenn., with her husband, where she indulged in her lifetime hobby of gardening. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1968, as well as all of her siblings, John, Ramon, Martha, and Floyd, and also by three of her children who died in infancy, Robbie Jean, Avery Eugene and their brother; as well as one granddaughter, Paula Allender; and a stepson, Calvin Allender.
She leaves behind her surviving children, Carrie Millican, Mildred Hale, Richard Allender, Charles Allender, Matilda Clark of California, and Gary Allender; several grandchildren, Sylvia Hale, Alan Millican, Ruth Millican, William Allender, Christopher Allender of California, Nicolas Clark of California, Nathan Clark of California, Avery Allender, Stanley Allender; and great-grandchildren, Reuben Denty, Christine Edmonds, Kaden Allender of California and Brianna Allender of California.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth Essex officiating.
Burial will follow in Smith Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday.
The family would like to thank the staff of Memorial North Park, Guardian Home Healthcare and the people of Hospice of Chattanooga for all their assistance.
Contributions made to these institutions in Mrs. Allender’s name would be a loving tribute to a wonderful woman.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Constance Boaz
Constance “Connie” P. Boaz, of Chattanooga, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at a local hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Otto and Mattie Taylor Coulter. She was graduate of Howard High School class of 1946. She was married to the late James Earl Boaz Sr. She was a longtime member of Patten Memorial AME Zion Church and a current member of the Rock COGIC, International. She worked as an office manager at Carver Investment until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Boaz Sr.; son, James Boaz Jr.; sister, Beulah Jackson; brother, Taylor Coulter.
She is survived by her daughter, Harriet Boaz Green; granddaughters, Stephanie (Teddy) Boaz-Terry, Chandra (Wonn) Rawls, Jamie Boaz, Monica and Michelle Green; grandson, Monte Green Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Dr. Nichole Boaz, Otis Ann Norris, Constance Layne, Penny Peek; nephew, Jimmy Coulter; daughter-in-law, Andrea S. Boaz; sister-in-law, Ernestine Boaz; cousins, Aurelia Boaz and family; close friends, James Kelly; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Trammell Chapel with Bishop Thomas Mott and the Honorable Judge John McClarity officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friends from 6 until 7 p.m. at the Trammell Chapel.
Arrangements by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
Marie Dickson
Marie Henderson “Dede” Dickson, 90, of North Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
She was born outside of South Pittsburg, Tenn., in 1919 and moved to Chattanooga in 1940.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jim Dickson; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Henderson; sisters, Hattie Chandler, Madge Wolfe, Ruth Workman and Trilby Conner; and brothers, Buddy Henderson, Claude Henderson and Glen Henderson.
She is survived by sons, Dr. James (Liz) Dickson, Ruston, La., and Roger (Pam) Dickson, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Joe, Matt and Zack Dickson, of Chattanooga, John Dickson, of Epps, La., and Jamie Dickson, of Austin, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Morgan Dickson, Alex Dickson and Molly Kate Dickson.
There will be a private funeral service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Chattanooga, Inc., 610 Lindsay St., Chattanooga, TN 37403; Signal Centers, 109 N. Germantown Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411; and Public Education Foundation, 100 E. 10th St., Chattanooga, TN 37402.
The family will receive friends at the Heritage Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
George Fillauer Jr.
George William Fillauer Jr., 91, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at a local hospital.
He graduated from Notre Dame High School, and took pre-pharmacy at the University of Chattanooga with additional studies at the University of Tennessee Memphis.
He completed civil pilot training at Lovell Field, and at a later date he began naval air training at the U.S. Naval Air Station at Pensacola, Fla., graduating Nov. 26, 1942 as Ensign USNR. During the war he flew naval transport aircraft in the Pacific Theater. Nov. 2, 1946 he received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy.
Upon returning to Chattanooga, he joined his father in the family Fillauer Surgical Supply business. After his father’s retirement, he served as president for seven years before the merger with Durr Drug of Montgomery, Ala., this company was bought by Bergan Brunswick and later by Cardinal Health. The Orthopedic division and Reagent Chemical Co. was acquired by Karl Fillauer. The last few years he was head of the laboratory reagent chemical department of Fillauer LLC. He was a member of the Fairyland Club for 54 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, George William Fillauer; his mother, Marie Millonig Fillauer; and his brother, Carlton Fillauer.
He is survived by his sister, Rita Kerr of Lookout Mountain, her husband, George Kerr; nephews, Karl Fillauer, Dr. Mel Wilcox, of Birmingham, Ala.; nieces, Melanie Landers, of Birmingham, Debbie Tillar, of Chattanooga, Kathy Brooks, of Signal Mountain, Terri Baker, of Sarasota, Fla.; sister-in-law, Betty Fillauer, of Signal Mountain; seven grandnephews; four grandnieces; four great-grandnephews, and two great-nieces.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Burial will be private at a later date.
The family will receive friends Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Wann Funeral Home.
Cynthia Gass
Cynthia Bernice Gass, 80, Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
She was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church.
Mrs. Gass enjoyed cooking, quilting, bird watching and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Porche R. Gass; brothers, James and Roy Kinsey; sister, Flora Mae Benton,
Survivors are loving husband of 57 years, Robert Gass; son, Terry (Sandy) Gass, Elizabethton, Tenn., Tim (Melanie) Gass, Chattanooga, daughters, Dianne (Darwin) Thier, Dubuque, Iowa, Lorri (Jonathan) Speal, Chattanooga; brother, Joe Kinsey, Ringgold; sisters, Melba Lones, Ringgold, Cleo Grant, Ringgold, Joy Morris, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Jamie Gass, Denver, Colo., Dustin and Melanie Their, Dubuque, Iowa, Daniel and Michael Speal, Chattanooga, Rachael and Katie Gass, Chattanooga, Perri Mansfield, Chattanooga; and special friend for all these years Lois Marie Rogers.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Mason officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Amedysis Hospice of Chattanooga, 7161 Lee Highway, St 400, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Mildred Geter
Mildred Geter, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at a local healthcare facility.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga.
Louise Godsey
Louise Godsey, 83, of Hixson, died on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at her residence.
She had lived in Hixson since 1940 and had a “green thumb” when it came to gardening. Louise was a Christian for over 70 years and supported various religious charities. She was a very family oriented person and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Godsey.
Survivors include her son, Darrell (Debbie) Godsey; daughter, Carolyn Godsey; sister, Sybil Jefferson; grandchildren, Jennifer (Robby) Massengale and Christin Layne; great-grandchildren, Tatum Massengale and Austin Nevels; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Mary Goodrich
Mary L. “MB” Goodrich died passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010.
She was born in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 22, 1927. In 1961, she moved to Signal Mountain, where she lived for 49 years.
Mary is survived by Robert C. Goodrich, her husband of 64 years; her daughter, Phyllis Jean Goodrich, of Roswell, Ga.; her son, Robert C. Goodrich Jr., her daughter-in-law, Sally Goodrich; and grandchildren, Robert C. Goodrich III, Grace L. Goodrich and Christopher Goodrich, all of Nashville.
Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Additionally, for 31 years she worked side by side with her husband at Signal Chemical Corporation, a family owned textile chemical and dye business.
An avid bridge player, Mary was a founding member of the Chattanooga Bridge Center and proud achiever of Life Master status with the American Contact Bridge League. In 1986, she chaired the Bridge Center’s building committee that was responsible for the construction of the Center’s current home in North Chattanooga. For many years she played bridge on the internet with regular partners from around the world!
The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Signal Mountain Beautification Fund, c/o Mrs. Marilyn Garner, 206 Palisades Drive, Signal Mountain TN 37377.
On Sunday, April 11, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Chattanooga Bridge Center, 1103 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37405-2010, 423-267-4050.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Lynda Greeley
Lynda Hale Greeley left this world on Monday, April 5, 2010, to be with her mother in heaven.
Lynda was 64 years old and has been an editor for various newspapers and is an accomplished writer. She had the pleasure of interpreting the Greek Bible for AMG International, Dr. Zodiahties. Lynda was a graduate of Brainerd High School and also attended MTSU.
As Lynda went home to be with the Lord she left behind two sons, Michael Colin Brodnick, Jason Hale Brodnick; a daughter, Lindsey Robinson Witzel; six grandchildren, Brandon Hale Witzel, Brianna Hope Brodnick, Sophia Rose Brodnick, Jeremy Colin Witzel, Eva Hale Brodnick and John Tyler Patterson.
Along with her family, she will be forever missed by her friends. We love Mimi and know you will have a seat waiting for you at the Lords table. Now you can run, jump and leap through the gardens of glory.
A Memorial service will be held for family and close friends.
Flowers and/or donations may be sent to 6920 Flagstone Dr., Ooltewah, TN 37363.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
John Holliday
John D. Holliday, 64, of Red Bank, died on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Peggy Pittman
Peggy Jean Pittman, 47, of Harrison, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2010, from a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held today, April 8, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel with the Rev. James Dotson and the Rev. Randy Avans officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends today up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
Dora Ramsey
Dora G. Ramsey, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010, in a local hospital.
Survivors include her children, Larry (Brenda), Michael, Terry and Jacqueline Ramsey; grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 9 2010, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Lindsey officiating.
Interment in Highland Memorial Gardens.
The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Rev. Dr. Clifford Robinson
Rev. Dr. Clifford E. “Dr. Cliff” Robinson, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, after a lengthy illness.
He was a member of Stanley Heights Baptist Church. He was a native of Nashville, and was the only child of the late Clifford and Madalene Keeton Robinson. He attended Bob Jones College in Cleveland, Tenn. in 1946 and 1947. In January 1948 he was ordained at the Fatherland Street Baptist Church in Nashville. In June 1949 he enrolled in Tennessee Temple College where he graduated in 1950 & 1951, with the A.A and B.A. degrees. He received the B.D. degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary-Chattanooga and later received the M. Div. degree. He completed his coursework for the TH.M degree and also received his Doctorate from Central Theological Seminary in Minneapolis, Minn.
From 1951 to 1953 he pastored in Cleveland and Carter’s Creek, Tenn., then spent four years in evangelism. In 1957 he was asked by Dr. Lee Roberson to join the faculty of Tennessee Temple College, teaching in the areas of Psychology, Greek and Bible, which he continued until 1985.
In addition to his teaching duties, Cliff also served as the Vice President of Student Affairs and as Dean of Students at Tennessee Temple. In almost 30 years he was privileged to teach many fine students and they had a special place in his heart. He stated on a number of occasions that Kay Arthur, founder of Precept Ministries was one of his best Greek Students.
In 1958 he was again asked to join the Pastoral Staff at the Highland Park Baptist Church to serve as Associate Pastor under Dr. Lee Roberson and Dr. J.R. Faulkner.
For the past few years he was a member of Stanley Heights Baptist Church. Before joining Stanley Heights, Cliff also served as teacher of the Radio Bible Class and later the Men’s Bible Class. For over 25 years he wrote the curriculum for the entire Sunday School. He later had these published and had recently completed another volume.
Cliff had a great love for missionaries. For almost three decades he was the chairman of the annual missionary conference. He was present at the charter signing meeting for Baptist International Missions, Inc., in 1960.
In 1987 he became a weekly Bible teacher at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and also served as the Interim Pastor.
Cliff enjoyed golfing, fishing and taking short Saturday road trips on his motorcycle with his friends. He was a lover of great music, particularly that of the Classical/Sacred style.
The last several years of his life, he was seen by his family as a man “of few words” who enjoyed his time at home. He could be seen having his daily lunch with his wife, Faye, at the Epicurean Restaurant. He was always available to his children for advice and help in any area.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 62 years, Faye Robinson; son, James Robinson, of Chattanooga; daughter, Deborah Robinson Atkins, of East Ridge. He is also, survived by a number of cousins in Nashville.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 at Stanley Heights Baptist Church at the corner of McBrien and Ringgold Road with the Rev. Dr. Bill Compton and the Rev. Brent Baughman officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be J.F. Reid, Ray Marler, Steve Clonts, Glenn Swygart, Charlie Nicholson and Glenn Copeland.
Honorary pallbearers will be the missionaries that he so loved.
The family will receive friends today, April 8, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist International Missions Inc., 8614 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, TN 37341.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.
Effie Rogers
Effie Fowler Rogers, 89, of Harrison went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John and Faithie Fowler; husband, George E. Rogers; three brothers, Jack, Cecil and Burrell; three sisters, Annie, Omie and Irene.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert L. (Peggie) Rogers, and John O. Rogers and his companion, Joyce McDonald; one sister, Jessie Fitts; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a very special friend, Helen Crowe.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the Highway 58 chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. David Bragg and Pastor Orvan Childers officiating.
Interment will follow in Bartlebaugh Cemetery with David Rogers, George Rogers, Kenny Crowe, John Quarles, Troy Underwood and John McLeod serving as pallbearers, honorary pallbearers will be, Mary Quarles and Sydney Underwood.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
Paul Ross
Paul Ross, formerly of Chattanooga, passed Saturday, April 3, 2010, in Dayton, Ohio.
Survived by wife, Annie Ruth Gooden Ross and family of Dayton, Ohio. Local relatives are the Gooden, Blake, Scott and Ballard families.
Funeral: 11 a.m. today in Dayton, Ohio.
Announced by Prestige Funeral Service. 423-697-1936.
Grace Stephison
Major Grace Stephison, a retired Salvation Army Officer, 83, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 in a local hospital.
Major Stephison was a daughter of the late Alfred Jay and Winnie Loomis Stephison and was a lay leader of the Salvation Army Citadel Corps.
Survivors include a grandniece, Terry Wintzel, Culleoka, Tenn.; a grandnephew, Barry Hodge, Mount Pleasant, Tenn.
Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel Corps with Major Gary Bergen and Colonel Gary Herndon officiating. Major Stephison will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army Citadel Corps., 1019 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Halcy Stoudemire
Halcy Stoudemire, 47, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at her residence.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Helen Swofford
Helen F. Swofford, of Athens, Ga., formerly of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010, after a long illness.
She was 90 years old. Helen was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Allendale, S.C. to the late Mack and Nonie Mixson. Helen was a graduate of Winthrope College and worked in Washington, D.C. during World War II. She held the highest rating for a woman with Civil Service. She married Sergeant Major Curt Swofford.
Helen will be remembered for her vibrant personality and true concern for others.
Helen was a charter member of Bayside Baptist Church and served in many ways. She was a member of Emmanuel small group.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband and parents as well as her brothers, Richard, Claude, and Cameron; and sister, Margaret.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Mary Swofford, of Chattanooga; brother, Edward Mixson, of Bluffton, S.C.; and numerous, wonderful and caring grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Curt’s daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Tom Gearhart for their watchful and caring eye over her the past several years.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the North Chapel with the Rev. Grady Cooper officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, April 8, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bayside Baptist Church, Building Fund, 6100 Highway 58, Harrison, TN 37341
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Lona Weathers
Lona Irene Green Lankford Weathers, 90 years of age, passed from this life to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at home.
Born Feb 8, 1920, she was preceded in death by her parents James P. and Martha “Linda” Duncan Green; sisters, Edith Burgess and Edna Blake; brothers, Thomas, Roy, Quinn, Buddy and Rev. Wallace Green.
She leaves behind her children, Teri Sue (Eddie) Wright, David Lankford and Marilyn Reppond; grandchildren, Kevin (Christy) Wright, Curtis Wright, Kimberly (Tommy) Poe and Donny Stiefel; six great-grandchildren and several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Weathers was a member of Boynton Church of God. She played piano and organ as a service to her church(s). She was a “Senior member” of the Allemande Hall Cloggers of East Ridge, she enjoyed playing the piano and her keyboard at variety shows for Allemande Hall E/R and at the Red Bank Senior center on Thursday nights as well as the Sunday Gospel Jam at Brainerd United Methodist Church.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, April 8, 2010, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 at the funeral home with visitation one hour before services.
Interment service will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, in Rossville.
Please share your condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
James Williams
James C. Williams, 77, better known to most as “J.C” passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, in Chattanooga.
He was born in Georgia to the late, Ella Hargett and Wilson Williams. J.C. worked at Combustion for over 40 years until retirement. He was an outdoor person and loved fishing, cars and motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Eddie Robinson; and grandson, Jermaine “Peanut” Williams.
“J.C.” leaves to cherish dear memories to his significant other, Barbara Ann Harris; sons, Aaron Williams Sr., Clenneth (Laneasha) Harris, Eric Crockett and Joe Williams; daughters, Beatrice (Frank) Glasco, Glenda (Sylvester) Taylor, Patricia Stallion, LaQuata (Larry) Bush and Deborah Payne; sister Doris P. Glatt; lifetime friend, Charles Brown; a host of grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the chapel at John P. Franklin Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Robinson officiating.
Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Beverly Wilson
Beverly June Sneed Wilson, 62, of Soddy Daisy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
She was of the Church of God faith. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Stanley Wilson; parents, Archie and Alvona Sneed and brothers, Calvin and Gary Sneed. Special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga for all they did.
Survivors include her children, Lynette Prince and husband, Jeff, of Knoxville and Ellen McKenzie, of Soddy-Daisy along with her grandchildren, Shane, Sara and Seth Prince and Joshua McKenzie.
Graveside services will be Friday, April 9, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Wilcoxen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
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Hobert Colbaugh
Hobert “Hobe” L. Colbaugh, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, in Woods Memorial Hospital.
He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church. He volunteered at Bowers Funeral Home for several years, he retired from Dillard Smith Construction after 21 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mattie Moses Colbaugh; brothers, Wesley Colbaugh, Cliff Colbaugh and John Colbaugh; sisters, Annie Hendricks and Agnes Colbaugh.
He is survived by his wife Ruby Martin Colbaugh, of Decatur; one son, Douglas Colbaugh, of Decatur; and girlfriend, Lisa Jones, of Philadelphia, Tenn.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Fred Stewart, of Decatur, Debbie and Mike Bailey, of Cleveland, Tenn.; one brother and three sisters-in-law, Ben and Virginia Colbaugh, of Columbia, Tenn., Roxie Colbaugh, of Cleveland, Tenn., and Robbie Downs, of Chattanooga; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lottie King, of Decatur, Joyce and Charles Smith, of Dayton, Tenn., Pat and Wayne Goforth, of Decatur; five grandchildren, Crystal Wade, Leahan and Jerrad Harmon, all of Decatur, Lessie Bailey of Cleveland, Tenn, David Stewart, of Mountain City, Tenn. and Mendy Stewart, of Knoxville.
Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. today, April 8, in the Bowers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Craig Dale, Dr. Keith Goforth and Paul “Yogi” White officiating.
Interment will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, at Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. today, April 8, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Jay Moses, Dewayne Colbaugh, Harvey Keeler, Tim Dixon, Danny Smith, Slim “J.B.” Newman.
Honorary Pallbearers: Men’s Sunday School Class of Decatur First Baptist Church.
Please go to www.bowersfh.com and sign the guest book and offer your condolences.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur.
Lyndon Evans
ETOWAH — Lyndon Wayne Evans, 53, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Coghill Cemetery.
No formal visitation will be held.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.
Harold Gage
CLEVELAND — Harold Lee Gage, 67, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Fike Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Kenneth Kilby Sr.
SPRING CITY — Kenneth Lafayette Kilby Sr., 67, died Thursday, April 1, 2010.
Survivors include his wife, children, grandchildren, father and twin sister.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Spring City.
Arrangements by Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City.
James Lawson
MCMINNVILLE — James Andrew Lawson, 60, formerly of Dayton, Tenn., died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
He was the owner/operator of PHP Molding in McMinnville and was of the Church of Christ faith.
He was preceded in death by father, James Earl Lawson.
Survivors include wife, Pam Stinnett Lawson, McMinnville; stepdaughter, Crystal Knight, McMinnville; mother, Jessie Akin, Dayton; six stepbrothers, Ray Akin, Jacksonville, Fla., Ron and Tim Akin, Cleveland, Ohio, Glenn, Bill and Dennis Akin, all of Dayton; four stepsisters, Kay Miller and Patty Filbin, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Denise Vales, Dayton, Dee Akin, Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. CDT Saturday, April 10 graveside at Pikeville Cemetery, Pikeville, with Speaker Harold Cagle officiating.
Arrangements by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.
Kenneth Price
ATHENS — Kenneth Ransom Price, 81, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at UT Medical Center.
Funeral service will be 8 p.m. today in the chapel.
Burial at 11 a.m. Friday at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
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Beth Barkley
SUMMERVILLE — Beth Martin Barkley, 90, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, at South Summerville Baptist Church.
Interment will be in Summerville Cemetery.
Visitation will be today 6 until 8 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Charles Byous
ROSSVILLE — Charles D. Byous “Charlie”, 59, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at his residence.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Lebron Brandon and the Rev. Richard Kennett officiating.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory Rossville.
Merton Little
TRENTON — Merton “Bun Rose” Little, 80, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
He was retired from Solof Construction of Chattanooga.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Lillie Mae Blevins Little.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Jenkins Little, of Trenton; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. EDT Friday in the Ryan Funeral home Chapel with Minister Jim Shadrick officiating.
Interment will be in Deerhead Cove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 3-8 p.m. today, and noon until service time on Friday.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton.
John Ransom
FORT OGLETHORPE — John M. “Johnny” Ransom, 57, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Chris Morgan officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Road, Smyrna, GA 30082-3862, or call 1-800-LUNG USA.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
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Kenneth Puckett
PISGAH — Kenneth Ray “Duke” Puckett, 72, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Puckett was a retired truck driver and was preceded in death by father, James Kenner Puckett; mother, Myrtle Tigue Harrison; step-father, Chester Harrison; brothers, Edward, Hobert and Hubert Puckett.
Survivors include wife, Mary Hartline Puckett; daughters, Rhonda Puckett, Rossville, Eve Lacy, Pisgah; son, Scott Adams, California; grandchildren, Blake Puckett, Megan Garner, Chace, Justin and Zackery Lacy; sisters, Edith Parton, Flat Rock, Luthuania Culbert, Grove Oak, Jimmie Sue Drain, Fyffe; and brother, Willie Puckett, Section.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 10, at 11 a.m. CDT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ben Young, the Rev. Larry Haynes and the Rev. Roy Garren officiating.
Burial will follow in New Canaan Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. CDT until service time.