HAMILTON COUNTY
Linda Austin
Linda Diane Austin, 60, of East Ridge, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Lena Mae Shell; son, Michael Austin.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Charles Austin; sons, Art Snyder and Mark Snyder; daughters, Susie Austin and Syvonia Armstrong; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in the J. Avery Bryan Chapel.
Burial will follow in Hooker Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
You may share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.javerybryan.com.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, 423-266-2131.
Robert Ballard Sr.
Robert Louis “Chippy” Ballard Sr., 60, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a Navy veteran and was employed by Alstom Power Inc.
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Ballard and cousin, Johnnie “Little Johnnie” Ballard.
Survivors: devoted ex-wife, JoAnn Ballard, of Chattanooga; sons, Jeffery “Stump” (Trinette) Ballard, of Crawfordville, Fla. and Robert Mickey (Pamela) Ballard Jr., of Chattanooga; three grandchildren, R’meikah Ballard, Raliyah Ballard and Robert Ballard III; mother, Mae Ruby Blake, of Chattanooga; brothers, James (Barbara) Ballard, Charles W. Ballard and Willie L. (Brenda) Ballard; sister, Johnnie Ruth Ballard, all of Chattanooga; uncles, Paul (Anne Ruth) Ross, of Dayton, Ohio, and Sam (Gloria) Gooden, of Chattanooga; aunt, Elder Mary Magdalene Scott, of Chattanooga; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Friday at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state today after noon at the funeral home.
Estelle Bates
Carrie Estelle Bates, 94, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.
She was born in DeKalb County, Ala., on Oct. 18, 1915.
Mrs. Bates, a member of Westview Baptist Church, had worked in a number of local churches in teaching children and adults and in the music ministry. She had copywrited many gospel songs and had written an as yet unpublished book. She was a member of a ladies prayer band that held services in local jails.
She was a loyal supporter of our service men and women; and, along with her sister, sent over 50 thousand newsletters and bulletins to our military forces during the Vietnam War.
She was asked to participate in the Veterans History Project. Her videotaped interview became part of the permanent collection in the Library of Congress.
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 203 (Chattanooga) recognized her devoted service by presenting her a Certificate of Appreciation. Members of this Chapter will be serving as honorary pallbearers.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Arthur Virgil Bates; her brother, N.C. Meadows Jr.; her sister, Agnes Meadows Condra; her sons-in-law, Paul Kyle and Bobby Womack; and her granddaughter, Deann Kyle.
Cherishing her memory are her son, Thomas (Betty) Bates; her daughters, Nellie Bates Kyle and Ruby Bates Womack; brother, Marshall Meadows; grandchildren, Dr. Dennis (Donna) Kyle, Belinda (Frank) Simmons, Gary (Alicia) Womack, Vernon (Meg) Womack; great-grandchildren, Sean, Laura and Travis Simmons, Kelli and Kati Kyle, Tiffany (Brian) Thomas and Brandy (David) Patefield; great-great-grandchildren, Katelyn Elizabeth and Emma Grace Thomas. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Jan. 7, 2010, at the North Chapel.
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 7, 2010, at the North Chapel with Dr. David McNabb and Rev. Ronnie Smith officiating.
A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The family would like to thank all the staff of Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center for their excellent care.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Shirley Chance
Shirley Ann Chance, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in a local hospital.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and noon-1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Lee Doney
Samuel Lee Doney, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at his home.
He was born Nov. 13, 1929 in San Pedro, Calif., but had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga area.
He was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church.
His wife, Mary Brooks Doney preceded him in death.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bill Benno; grandson, Sam Benno all of Chattanooga.
There will be no visitation and funeral services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Stephen Dowd
Stephen Mitchell Dowd passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. today, Jan. 7, 2010, in the J. Avery Bryan Chapel with the Rev. Donald Fraley officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SPCA or the Autism Association.
You may share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.javerybryan.com.
Arrangements by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, 423-266-2131.
Sandy Erickson
Sandra “Sandy” Erickson, 59, of Collegedale, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at her residence.
She was an elementary school teacher for 26 years and a member of the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Erickson, Collegedale; her mother, Frieda Blanchard, both of Collegdale; a son, Jonathan Erickson, Athens, Tenn.; and a daughter, Julie Cavanaugh, Portland, Ore.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Jack Blanco officiating.
Interment will be in Collegedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Charlie Freeman
Charlie C. Freeman, 52, of Hixson passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at a local hospital.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Terrell and Hazel Freeman; brother, Paul Freeman.
He is survived by his daughter, Toni (Tommy) Aaron; five brothers; one sister; one grandchild which he loved dearly, Chase Freeman Aaron; special friend, Robin Cook.
Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Ruth Cofer Cemetery with the Rev. Edward Thrasher officiating.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. Tuesday until time if service at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Clara Gibbs
Clara Jackson Gibbs, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Chicago.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gibbs Sr.
Survivors include her son, William Gibbs Jr.; nephew, Theodore Jackson; sister-in-law, Lucille Took; first cousins, Milton and Leonard Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8 in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, 2100 E. 75th St., Chicago IL 60649.
Courtesy announcement by Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors.
Zelma Hughes
Zelma D. Brown Hughes, 88, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Augusta, Ga.
Zelma was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area and was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Alvin Hughes; and a daughter, Charlotte Hughes.
Zelma is survived by her two sons, Greg (Tammy) Hughes and Calvin (Cindy) Hughes; three grandchildren, Daniel, Jared and Carter Hughes; two brothers, Bobby (Faye) Brown and Bill Brown; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the North Chapel.
Services for Zelma will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the North Chapel with Minister Dan McMahan officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Bartholomew Hughley
Bartholomew Hughley, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Lillie Lamar
Lillie Mae Lamar passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lamar; son, Sonny Lamar.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Soloman and Vicki Shelton; grandchildren, Charlotte Rackler, Linda Hurst, Jessie Hurst, Johnny Hurst, Margaret Chadwick, Dale Chadwick, Sarah Hurst, Lewis Ray Shelton, Johnny Shelton, Billy Shelton and Pearl Shelton; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Nix officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made at www.javerybryan.com.
Funeral arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, 423-266-2131.
Mike Little
George Michael “Mike” Little, 53, of Red Bank, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010.
He had lived in the Chattanooga area since moving from Atlanta in 1991.
Survivors include three aunts, several cousins and many friends.
A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace with visitation 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Laura Mace
Laura Mace, 49, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009.
She was a graduate of Hixson High School. She was employed by the Chattanooga Group for 28 years. She was a member of City Gate Church where she was involved with the Ladies Prayer Group and she served as a Church Hostess.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Childers and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Arnold Mace Sr.
She is survived by parents, Otis and Norma Mace, of Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Otis Arnold Mace III, of Asheville, N.C.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. at City Gate Church with Rev. Roy H. Cantrell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to City Gate Church, 7602 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Lottie Oliver
Lottie Bell Oliver, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at her residence.
Funeral: 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Ida Quarles
Ida Sue Stroud Quarles, 92, of Chattanooga, went to join our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.
Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Don Touchton officiating.
Interment will be in Fort Hill Cemetery in Cleveland, Tenn.
To share condolences, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Dr. Maurice Rawlings
Dr. Maurice Rawlings, 87, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at his residence.
He was a longtime resident of Chattanooga, and had served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Dr. Rawlings was physician to President Dwight Eisenhower, and served as physician to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine for the University of Tennessee, and a National Teaching Faculty for the American Heart Association. Dr. Rawlings also served as Medical Director for Aventis and ZLB Bio-Science Labratories.
Dr. Rawlings was the author of several books, including: “Beyond Death’s Door”, “Before Life Comes”, “Life Wish” and “To Hell and Back”, published in several languages. His first and last publications were made into movies.
Dr. Rawlings was a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Angiology, and Chest Physicians; a Diplomat for the American Board of Cardiology, and served as Chairman for the TVA Medical Retirement Board. Dr. Rawlings was also a licensed private pilot, with both instrument and multi-engine ratings.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Martha Emilia Rawlings.
He is survived by a son, Maurice S. Rawlings Jr., M.D.; four daughters, Ann Elizabeth Rawlings, M.D., Norfolk, Va., Susan Rawlings Dowis, Rainsville, Ala., Patricia Rawlings Prouty, Chickamauga, Ga., and Margaret Rawlings Pearce, Chattanooga; and a sister, Ruth Rawlings Miller, Clearwater, Fla.; 11 grandchilden; and four great-grandchilden.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Brainerd Baptist Church with Pastor Robby Gallaty and Harry Eustice Officiating.
Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 519 E. Fourth St., Chattanooga, TN 37403, or to Brainerd Baptist Church 300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37411.
The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Priscilla Smith
Priscilla Lee Smith, 63, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at her home.
She was employed with Focus Healthcare and attended Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Gloria Smith.
She is survived by her son, Mark Meyers and wife, Vicki, Battlecreek, Mich.; daughters, Heather Joy and husband Nick, Ooltewah, Amber Mills and husband Leon, Reading, Pa.; brothers, David Smith and wife Carol, McDonald, Tenn., Larry Smith and wife Jenni, Collegedale; seven grandchildren, Jordan, Jerrad, Jayce, Hailey, Justin, John and Julia; and great-grandson, Jaden.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Fred Fuller officiating.
Visitation with the family will follow the service.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Bobby Sneed
Bobby Joe Sneed, 69, of Hixson, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at a local hospital.
He was of the Baptist faith. He served 4 tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty “Granny B” Sneed; sister, Delcia Marie Kurk; brothers, L.C. Sneed, Jack Allen Sneed.
He is survived by his daughters, Margaret (Gary) Burton, Kay (Wayne) Roberts; sons, Patrick Shane Sneed, Robert Allen (Tammie) Sneed; grandchildren, Monica, Brook, Amanda, Pat Allen (Pam), Kaleb, Kyle, Derrick; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Dylan, Emily, Heather Brock, Krista, Ethan, Colin Gaskill, Alyssa Roberts, Makenzie Kowalski.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carl Hunsucker officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
Family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family would like to give special thanks to Pam Gasaway for the help looking out for Mr. Sneed this last year.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Omaherl Stewart
Omaherl Stewart, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Maria Stewart; two brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors: son, Thaddeus (Mary Ann) Morton, of Chattanooga; daughters, Sharon Stewart, of Huntsville, Ala., and Gwendolyn Stewart, of Chicago, Ill.; devoted first cousin, Louise (James) Grayson of Chattanooga; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral: Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffery Wilson officiating.
Burial: Highland Memorial Gardens.
The body will lie in state today after 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
JoEllen Wells
JoEllen Renegar Glasscock-Wells, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, with her daughter by her side.
JoEllen was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was her life.
Mrs. Wells was born in Miami, Fla., but spent the majority of her life in Chattanooga, graduating from Red Bank High School where she was a majorette.
She was a member of Red Bank United Methodist Church and Armstrong Lyons Sunday School Class. She supported and loved her church family.
Although ” Granny Jo ” will be sadly missed by her family and friends, we rejoice knowing that she is reunited with her son, Howie, and her other family members in heaven.
She was preceded in death by her son, Howie Glasscock; husband, LeBron (Bronnie) Wells; mother, Helen Renegar; father, Lathan Seay.
Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Glasscock White-Markum (husband- Steve); granddaughter, Staci White-Loudermilk (husband- John); great-grandson, Thomas Loudermilk; great-granddaughter, Ellie Loudermilk; brother, Bud Renegar (wife -Recie); uncle, Bob Lacey (wife -Dotti); nephew, Steve Renegar and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Red Bank United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harold Buck and the Rev. Jeff Lambert officiating.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at the North Chapel and on Saturday, Jan. 9, one hour prior to the service at Red Bank United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one of the following, Red Bank United Methodist Church Music Department, St. Jude Research Hospital or Hospice of Chattanooga.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
TENNESSEE
Mary Casey
COALMONT – Mary E. Casey, 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her parents, A.J. and Aronica Marceaux Faulk; husband of 55 years, Herman Casey; son, Jerry D. Casey; granddaughter, Susan Casey.
She is survived by her sons, Ralph (Karen) Casey and Patrick L. Casey; daughter, Rosemary (Fred) Farmer; brother, Lynick (Grace) Faulk; sisters, Anna Belle Jones and Eunice Mouton; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. CST Friday at First Baptist Church in Tracy City, Tenn., with the Rev. Ben Curtis officiating.
Burial to follow in Coalmont Cemetery.
Family will receive visitors at noon Friday at First Baptist Church in Tracy City.
Arrangements by Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
Mary Doney
DECHERD – Mary Curtis Doney passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. CST Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Moore-Cortner Chapel.
Graveside services at 4 p.m. CST Friday at Salem Cemetery in Liberty, Tenn.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. CST today at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Erskine Grant
SHELBYVILLE – Erskine Grant, 85, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
Visitation 5-9 p.m. CST today at Tullahoma Funeral Home where funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Holt Cemetery, Franklin County.
www.tullahomafuneralhome.com.
Goldie Hacker
ATHENS – Goldie Harris Hacker, 95, of Alvord, Texas, and former longtime resident of Athens, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Sunny Hills Nursing Home in Decatur, Texas.
A native and resident of McMinn County most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Eugene and Viola Muncie Boyd Harris and was preceded in death by her husband, James Olliver Hacker Sr. on July 29, 1983; three sisters, Anna Mae Robinson, Betty Pendleton, and Ruby Marshall; and three brothers, Charles Eugene “Bobby” Harris, Richard Harris and Kenneth Earl Harris Sr.; daughter-in-law, Sara Hacker.
She was a member of Woodward Avenue Church of God, a retired employee of Athens Hosiery Mill and worked in area Hosiery Mills for 50 years.
Survivors: two sons and daughters-in-law, James O. and Eva Hacker, of Chattanooga, Jerry C. Hacker Sr., of Alvord, Texas; six grandchildren, James O. Hacker II, Richard Scott Hacker, Betty Ann Wiesendanger, Jerry C. Hacker Jr., Viola Marie Hogan and Joe Edward Hacker; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services 8 p.m. today in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Fritts officiating.
Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday in McMinn Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, grandsons-in-law and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Those not able to attend may send condolences at www.laycock-hobbs.com.
Funeral arrangements are by Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens, Tenn.
Franklin Hyberger
CLEVELAND – Franklin Hyberger, 81, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.
Survivors include wife, Lynn; children, Leslie Hyberger, Valerie Williams, Allison Chancy, Melissa Hyberger; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Eastside Church of Christ and visitation is today, 3-7 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home
Vivian Morgan
TULLAHOMA – Vivian Elaine Morgan, 57, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Erlanger hospital, Chattanooga.
Visitation will be today from 3:30-8 p.m. at Kilgore Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Robert Ridley
NASHVILLE – Robert “Bobby” Ridley, 45, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Bobby was a graduate of Marion County High School and a resident of Nashville where he was employed with Auto-Chlor System as an account executive. He was Past Master of Mt. Olive Masonic Lodge 297; a member of Chattanooga Scottish Rite and the Alhambra Temple. Bobby was also a member of the First
Baptist Church, Jasper.
Parents, Talley and Jo Ridley; sister, Marion Janice Ridley; grandparents Lester and Mary Margaret Ridley and John and Lillie Hughes preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughters, Jessica (Jim) Daniels, Jaimee Ridley; son, Jeff Ridley, all of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Sherry Ridley, Chattanooga; brothers, Talley (Janet) Ridley, Jasper, Lamar Ridley, Chattanooga, Gregg (Becky) Ridley, Pikeville; several nieces and nephews and his dog, Buddy.
A Masonic funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. CST Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jim Whitaker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Mt. Oliver Masonic Lodge, Jasper; Shriners Children’s Hospital or the First Baptist Church, Jasper.
Online condolences can be made to www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, Highway 28, Whitwell, Tenn.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. CST Friday.
Bonnie Rieben
ALTAMONT – Bonnie Sue Fults Rieben, 68, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, after a bout with melanoma cancer.
Mrs. Bonnie retired from North Elementary School after teaching for 30 years in the Grundy County Education System. She was born along with her twin sister, Betty, on March 7, 1941 to Malcom A. and Willie Mae Lusk Fults who preceded her in death along with her brother, Robert Louis Fults.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Rieben; sister, Betty Lou (Ted) Armstrong, of Miami, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Addie Lee Fults, of McMinnville; her daughters, Celeste (Dennis) Wolfe, of Signal Mountain, and Serene Carter, of Tullahoma, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Tracey Anderson, of Winchester, Tenn. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Ethan Wolfe, Emilee Wolfe, Meadow Sluder, Macy Sluder and Anastasia Anderson. Mrs. Bonnie leaves behind a whole host of cousins, lots of friends, and many, many students she taught over the years.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CST Saturday at Altamont Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints. Bishop Aaron Barrett will preside with assistance provided by Elder Dennis Wolfe, Elder Garry Miller, Elder Keith Fults, Sister Pamela Fults, Elder David Gelinas, Sister Monica Gelinas and others.
Interment will follow in Altamont Cemetery.
Visitation 2 until 10 p.m. CST Friday at Layne Funeral Home, Altamont, Tenn. 1 until 2 p.m. CST at the Church on Saturday.
William Scheiman
KNOXVILLE – William “Bill” George Scheiman, 60, formerly of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Preceded in death by parents, William and Delores Scheiman; and sister, Sandra Lee Scheiman.
Survived by wife of 42 years, Pat Scheiman; daughter, Angie (Roger) Whaley, of Knoxville; grandchildren, Taylor Devereux, Jacob Whaley and Ellie Whaley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim (Barbara) Byrd, Beverly Byrd, Bob (Clara) Byrd and Jeannie (David) Mitzenberg; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Scheiman was a service technician with AM Multigraphics, an Army veteran, and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services today, Jan. 7, 2010, at noon in the Partlow Funeral Chapel with visitation from 10 a.m. until service. Edwin Jones will officiate.
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers, Philip Delozier, Chris Tobler, Donnie Jackson, Wayne Dodd, Dayton Jamison, and Jim Byrd.
Honorary pallbearer, Gerald Norton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
Partlow Funeral Chapel, 615-444-7007. Obit Line, 615-444-7700 www. partlowchapel.com.
GEORGIA
Jacqueline Adams
SUMMERVILLE – Jacqueline Stamper Adams, 59, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.
Survivors, husband, Emory Adams; children, Emory (Josain) Adams and Natasha Adams; two grandchildren; sisters, Gwen Christopher, Peggy Evans, Charlotte Allen.
Funeral is 2 p.m. today, Jan. 7, at Mason Funeral Home.
Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. today.
Gail Carroll
ROSSVILLE – Gail McDow Carroll, 62, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Hutcheson Medical Center in Fort Oglethorpe.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. CST today, Jan. 7, 2010 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Interment will follow services in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery near Fyffe.
Mrs. Carroll is survived by her daughter, Kim Bodnar, of Chattanooga; son, Shelane Carroll, of Ringgold, Ga.; brothers, Raymond McDow, of Bremen, Ga. and Dale McDow, of Collinsville, Ala.; grandchildren, Jordan and Kailee Bodnar, of Chattanooga.
Mrs. Carroll was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin “M.L.” Carroll; sister, Jean Kiker; and brother, Billy McDow.
Arrangements entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Estelle Clark
ROSSVILLE – Estelle Gertrude Clark, 71, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Leila Henderson; brothers, James Henderson, J.D. Henderson, Eugene Henderson; and sister, Maggie Nesbitt.
She is survived by her daughter, Gail (Ed) Dyer; grandson, Josh Dyer; sisters, Nellie Seay, Lula Boyd, Edna Durham, Louise Henderson, Bessie Sherlin, Flora Daulton.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, in the J. Avery Bryan Chapel with Minister Johnny Wooten officiating.
Burial will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens in Trenton, Ga.
Funeral arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, 423-266-2131.
Lebron Cooper
LaFAYETTE – William Le-bron Cooper Sr., 62, departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010.
He was born in Walker County, Ga. to the late William and Gladys Cooper. He also was preceded in death by his brothers, John “Martin” Cooper, William “Bill” Cooper Jr., Jerry Cooper and Harold Kenneth Cooper; sisters, Vernence Hilburn, Vella Morris, Mary Ruth Britton and Reba Cooper.
Lebron was loved by his family and friends.
He is survived by his son, William “Billy” Lebron Cooper Jr., and daughter-in-law, Stephanie, of Kentucky; brothers, Charles “Buck” Cooper, of Montezuma, (he’s home), Paul “Joe” Cooper, of LaFayette; sisters, Frances Floyd, of Cohutta, Toma “T.J.” Sain, of LaFayette, and Wanda Jean Huey, of Rock Spring; three grandchildren, William Blake, Austin Claude and Mary Grace, all of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews also survive. Special thanks to friends, Lori Lane, Mac Crump, of LaFayette, Mary Byers, of Kentucky, Hospice of Chattanooga, Crisis care team, and especially Tara Higdon for being there for all of us.
A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Noble Baptist Fellowship, 5994 N. Highway 27. Conducted by Rev. Joe Dodd.
Family will receive friends at the Church today from noon until the service time.
Lebron will be laid to rest in Frankfort, Ky., following the memorial service.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
John Gregory
CALHOUN – John Junior “June Payne” Gregory, 80, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.
Funeral at noon Friday from First Corinth Baptist Church with Pastor James Harris officiating.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-7 p.m. today.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Robert Middleton
RISING FAWN – Robert Harrison Middleton, 82, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with burial to follow in Hawkins Cemetery, New Salem, Ga.
The family will receive friends Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
To send condolences, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
A complete obituary will be forthcoming from the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Eugenia Philpott
ROSSVILLE – Eugenia “Jean” Philpott , 70, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Rossville and was a member of Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Philpott; parents, Jack and Zuda Westbrook; and brother, Tommy Westbrook.
Survivors include three children, Vickie Philpott, Kim Philpott, and Mike (Kim) Philpott, all of Rossville; two sisters, Brenda (J.T.) Vann, of Rossville, and Yvonne Lanter, of Cummings, Ga.; two grandsons, Tommy and Tyler Philpott, of Rossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Daniel Gilchrist officiating.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
James Pierce
FORT OGLETHORPE – James Hamilton Pierce, 93, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was a member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church.
Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Grace Omps Pierce; and brothers, Gene Pierce, Ambrose Pierce; sisters, Velma Brown, Ada Blevins and Etta Shell.
Survivors are daughters, Jimmie Elizabeth Davis, Ringgold, Mary Sue Gainer and Vickey Ann Tinsley, both of Fort Oglethorpe; sisters, Lillian Hatfield, Rossville, Billie Fuston, McMinnville, Tenn., Doris Howard; brother, Bill (Elizabeth) Pierce, both of Cleveland; grandchildren, Bryon Davis, Mark Davis, Jeremy Gainer, Jonathan Singleton, Matthew Gainer and Christina Singleton; great-grandchildren, Justin Davis, Austin Davis, Wesley Davis, Karleigh Singleton and Brayden Singleton.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Matt Hall officiating.
Interment in National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cloud Springs Baptist Church, Hospice of Chattanooga, or the Georgia Sheriff’s Association – Children’s Fund.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends today from noon-8 p.m. and Friday after 9 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Esma Ramirez
TRION – Esma Gertrude Ramirez, 87, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the chapel.
Interment in West Hill Cemetrey, Trion.
Visitation will be 7 until 9 p.m. today at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home, Summerville, Ga.
Mary Randolph
DALTON – Mary Hardwick “Danie” Randolph passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Hospice Atlanta.
Danie was born April 8, 1930 in Cleveland, Tenn. She wa a graduate of Girls Preparatory School and the University of Tennessee. Danie served as Kindergarten Director at Trinity United Methodist Church and worked for over 20 years at Dalton High School before her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Randolph; her mother and father, Cicero McCutcheon Hardwick and Charlie Taliaferro Hardwick; her brother, C.M. Hardwick Jr.; and sister, Charlie Hardwick Moore.
Danie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Susan Randolph, of Sterling, Va., Steve and Marla Randolph, of Atlanta, David and Beth Randolph, of Dalton, Joe and Valerie Randolph, of Atlanta and Lou and Diane Randolph, of Decatur, Ga.; grandchildren, Justin Randolph, Rebecca Randolph, Katie and Derrick Allen, John Randolph, Dylan Randolph and Nick Randolph; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Stuart Tasman, of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Pellen Speck Hardwick, of Cleveland.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Ewan Kennedy officiating.
Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Cleveland.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home today from 5 to 7 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Dalton First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 627, Dalton, GA 30722-0627 or to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr. Atlanta, GA 30319.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.
James Shaver
MARIETTA – James Edwin Shaver, 59, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 in Atlanta.
Originally from Rossville, Mr. Shaver had lived many places while with the military. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force as a staff sergeant E-5. Mr. Shaver was proud of his country and served multiple tours of duty in Vietnam. He was very family oriented and lovingly known as “Eddie” by his family. Mr. Shaver was a member of the North Metro Church of Marietta, Ga.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Martin Shaver.
Survivors are his wife, Bonnie Shaver; sons, James Ernest Shaver, Florence, S.C., Steven Thomas Shaver, Whiteville, N.C.; stepdaughter, Laura Shaver, Whiteville, N.C.; father and stepmother, Leroy and Jo Ann Shaver; brother, John Mark Shaver, Chattanooga; sister, Mary Luanne Atkins, Tunnel Hill, Ga.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Pickard and Rev. Dave Boling officiating.
Interment in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Laura Sweet
ROCK SPRING – Laura Boyd Sweet, 95, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was a minister’s wife for many years. Mrs. Sweet was a member of Burning Bush Baptist Church and the Primetime Choir and the Young at Heart.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Woodrow Sweet; parents, Montie and Esto Carr Boyd; sons, Steve Sweet and Robert Charles Sweet; siblings, Neva Howell, Mae Williams, Carrie Parker, Monty Stewart, Jack Boyd, Annie Hamlet, and Mary Paul.
Survivors are son, Kenneth Lebron (Mary) Sweet, Tallahassee, Fla.; daughter, Beverly (Pete) Bowman, Rock Spring; sister, Corinne Braught, Rock Spring; grandchildren, Beth (Anthony) Peters, Jenni Sweet and Stephen Sweet; great-grandchildren, Jon Tinker, Emily Tinker, Jeremy Peters, and Tonie Peters; great-great-granddaughter, Lily Tinker; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Burning Bush Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis McNulty, Colin Crosen and the Rev. R.V. Wells officiating. Interment in Peavine Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Primetime Choir and the Young at Heart.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, 505 Waterworks Road, Palmetto, GA 30268, or Burning Bush Baptist Church Building Fund, 2195 Burning Bush Road, Ringgold, GA 30736.
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. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Faith Underwood
SUMMERVILLE – Faith Nicole Underwood, infant, was born and died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.
Survivors include parents, Porcha Underwood and Lavoris Williams; two brothers and two sisters;
Graveside services are 4 p.m. today, Jan. 7, 2010 at Summerville Cemetery.
Mason Funeral Home is directing.
ALABAMA
Beatrice Baine
BRIDGEPORT – Beatrice Rowland Baine, 89, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Grandview Medical Center in Jasper, Tenn.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star 124 of Jasper, Tenn. Mrs. Baine had owned the Bee’s Beauty Shop in Bridgeport and had worked at North Jackson Hospital.
Johnnie Beatrice Rowland Baine was preceded in death by her husband of 10 years, William Harold Baine; parents, William Asbury and Julia Smith Rowland; and nine brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Jerry Chism, of Bridgeport; niece, Judy (Johnny) Crownover, of Bridgeport; nephew, W.B. (Gloria) Gothard, of Illinois; great-nephews, Larry McClain and Jimmy Crownover, both of Bridgeport, Johnny Finney, of Birmingham, Ala., Jeff Crownover of Huntsville, Ala.; and many special friends.
The funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. CST at the funeral home chapel officiated by the Rev. Jim Bernard and the Rev. David Smith.
Interment will be at Pisgah Cemetery in Pisgah, Ala.
Visitation will be today 2-9 p.m. CST and Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CST at the Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Jeffie Hicks
RAINSVILLE – Jeffie Jeryl Hicks, 77, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Dekalb Regional Hospital.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. CST Friday, Jan. 8, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burail will be in Straight Creek Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 5 p.m. CST today at the funeral home.
Lawrence Holman
FLAT ROCK – Lawrence Arthur Holman, 88, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Flat Rock.
Mr. Holman was born in Canada and served in the Army during WW II. He was a Mason and member of Flat Rock Baptist Church, the American Legion and retired form the Detroit Free Press as a printer.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Bobby Shrader, Flat Rock, Donna and Jeff Dotson; daughter, Deborah Hordos, son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Fran Holman, all of Michigan; and several grandchildren. Special friends, Lori Burton, Tim Graben and John Elders.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. CST at Flat Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Blevins officiating.
Burial to follow in Flat Rock Methodist Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. CST today and Friday from noon to 8 p.m. CST at Corner Stone and at 1 p.m. CST Saturday at the church.
Ruthie Tipton
FLAT ROCK – Ruthie Mae Tipton, 93, formerly of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Flat Rock.
Mrs. Tipton was member of Wauhatchie United Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star, 483 Lookout Valley.
Survivors include daughter, Elaine Vitetoe, Lexington, Ky.; sons and daughters-in-law, Wiley Lee and Edith Tipton, Flat Rock, James “Pete” and Brenda Tipton, Tiftonia, sisters, Ruby Dollar, Nancy Hollingsworth, Florence Dollar, Odenville, Ala., Beulah Neal, Prattville; grandchildren, Jeff Tipton, Rodney Tipton, Sherry Tucker, Scott Titetoe, Sean Vitetoe, Craig Tipton and Brent Tipton.
Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Chapel with burial to follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. CST today.
OTHER AREAS
James Ellis
WILLS POINT, Texas – James G. Ellis, 67, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.
He was born to the late Martin Luther and Esther Pauline Ellis in Walker County, Georgia. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from the U.S. Army with 26 years of service. He served two tours in Vietnam.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Forrest Ellis, John Ellis, Martin Ellis Jr.; and grandson, Christopher West.
Survivors include his wife, Emily Ellis, of Wills Point, Texas; children, Deborah Puckett, Daniel Ellis and Donna Mathis, all of Ringgold, Ga.; sisters, Louise Crane, of Chattanooga, Ann Millard, of Ooltewah, and Libby Wint, of Apison, Tenn.; granddaughter, Whitney Mathis; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bill Broome officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. and prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Hope Gibson
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Hope Jane Marie Gibson, 44, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at her home.
Visitation will be today, 5-9 p.m. CST at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Ala.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. CST at the funeral home chapel.
Interment at Abbott Chapel Cemetery, Bridgeport.