HAMILTON COUNTY
Leslie Andrews
Leslie Kay Greer Andrews, 36, of Signal Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
She was born in Chattanooga. A graduate of Hixson High School class of 1992, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Leslie was a Christian and a member of Abba’s House.
She fought the good fight of faith and is now receiving her reward in heaven. She will be remembered forever by one and all. She had a positive influence on everyone she knew. She was amazing.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Deborah Kersey Marcum.
Survivors include her husband, Chris Andrews; her two daughters, Marion and Lily Andrews; father, James Greer; two sisters, Julie Farmer, of Godfrey, Ill., and Jamie King, of Hixson; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today, April 22, 2010 at the North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Andrews Family Benefit at P. O. Box 564, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Troy Culpatrick
Troy Culpatrick, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a former employee of Chattanooga Housing Authority.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Brenda Fennell; three loving sons, Bobby, John and Benny Fennell; five brothers; one sister; three godchildren; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, in the chapel of J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home with the Rev. George A. Clay and Edward Ellis III officiating.
Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
The body may be viewed after noon today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131 (located at the corner of McCallie Avenue and Beech Street.)
Richard Dossett Jr.
Richard Dossett Jr., 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Memorial Health Care System.
Survivors and other funeral arrangements will be announced by Willis Funeral Home Inc, Dalton, Ga.
Berta Erskine
Berta Cowan Erskine, 98, gracefully transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, April 19, 2010 in a Madison County hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Erskine Jr.; her son, Henry Erskine; daughters, Malinda Martin, Inell Crutcher; and sister, Kate Toney.
She leaves to cherish her memories her son, Every C. Erskine, of Madison, Ala.; brother, Charlie (Bernice) Leamon, of Cleveland, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Fannie M. Erskine, of Chattanooga; a host of loving relatives and friends.
The celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 1 p.m. CDT at Springhill United Methodist Church- Madison, Ala.
Arrangements entrusted to Royal Funeral Home, Huntsville, AL 35810, 256-534-8481.
Courtesy announcements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Helen Hannah
Mary Helen Hannah, 87, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
She was born in Chattanooga to the late Homer Ray King and Mable Curry Starnes, and was preceded in death by her her loving husband of 33 years, Franklin Ray Hannah. Helen retired from Hutcheson Medical Center as a CNA after many years of service.
Survivors include her children, Darlene (Tommy Mayberry) Hannah, Patsy O’Dell, all of Chattanooga; sister, Leona Kathryn King Chastain, of Ringgold; grandchildren, Jeremy Little and Sandra Way, and several loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to the service Friday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Billy Kelley
Billy Ray Kelley, 67, of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens East.
The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Friday.
Complete arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Lewis Leach
Lewis Samuel Leach, 56, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010, after spending four years in a coma following a severe accident in 2006.
Lewis was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hiking, gardening, history and cooking. He enjoyed traveling and toured the U.S. several times. Lewis was particularly passionate about Civil War history. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and served as Adjutant and Quartermaster for the State of Dade, Camp 707 in Trenton, Ga. He was honored by the Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue with a commission as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Georgia State Militia. He was also a member of 363 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Calvary.
Lewis graduated from McCallie in 1971. He attended the University of Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pembroke O. Leach.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret D. Leach; sisters, Laura A. Leach and Margaret L. Herrmann; fiancée, Elaine M. Wolfe; children, Lori K. Forster, Elaine L. Brooks and Lewis Andrew Leach; and four grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Charlie Burton officiating.
The inurnment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
There will be a wake for friends and family at Mac’s Pub on Sunday, April 25, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Catholic Charities in Chattanooga or the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Deborah Marcum
Deborah Kersey Marcum, 60, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
She was a 1967 graduate of Hixson High School where she was a majorette in the high school band. She was a lifelong resident of Hixson. She was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, mother, sister and grandmother, always putting her family first.
She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Kersey.
She is survived by her husband, John “Doug” Marcum; mother, Mildred E. Kersey; brother, Ronnie (Shirley) Kersey; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Tim Farmer, of Godfrey, Ill., Leslie and Chris Andrews, of Signal Mountain, and Jamie and Matt King, of Hixson; seven grandchildren, Michele, Jessica, Michael, Marion, Lily, John and Caroline; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. today, April 22, 2010 at the North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Andrews Family Benefit, P.O. Box 564, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Charles McNabb
Charles McNabb passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
He was born Aug. 28, 1953, in Chattanooga.
He went to join his parents, Charles and Rosa Mae McNabb; and his sister, Helen Nowell in Heaven.
Survivors wife, Dana McNabb, Mesa, Ariz.; daughter, Deonna McNabb, Chattanooga; son, Darius McNabb, Tempe, Ariz.; granddaughter, Ayana Henley, Chattanooga; sisters, Pearl Harmon Bailey and husband, Willie, Stone Mountain, Ga., Loretta Jones, Shirley McNabb, Cathy Stamp, all of Chattanooga; brothers, Jimmie Thornley, South Carolina, Walter Thornley, Johnny McNabb, Roger (Berniece) McNabb, all of Chattanooga; a host of nieces and nephews and friends; special friend, Rosemary Tucker, Oregon.
A memorial service will be Saturday, April 24. Contact 423-899-6268 for information.
Eugene Meadows
Eugene Meadows passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010, in Chattanooga
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
James Merritt
James Robert Merritt, 81, of Harrison, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010.
He was originally from Woodbury, Tenn. and a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his parents, siblings and wife, Ella Mae Merritt.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Garris; five step-children, their children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be in New Bethel Baptist Church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.
The Rev. John Butler will conduct the service in the church at 2 p.m.
Interment will be in McDonald Eastview Cemetery
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
James Mulroony IV
James Joseph “Jimmy” Mulroony IV, 44, of Knoxville and Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday April 17, 2010, following a valiant fight against cancer.
Mr. Mulroony graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1983 and attended The University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He received a B.S. from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He received his MBA from La Grange College. He was employed as Senior Purchasing Agent at Cellular Sales.
He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and All Saints in Knoxville.
Mr. Mulroony was preceded in death by his mother, Mary D. Mulroony.
Survivors include his father, James J. Mulroony III; sisters and their husbands, Eileen Mulroony Joyce and Walter Joyce, of Cornelius, N.C.; Kellyann Mulroony Johnson and Doug Johnson, of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.; nephews, Brendan Joyce and Riggs Johnson; and nieces, Mary Kate Johnson, Kelly Johnson and Diane Laughter (Colby) and special friends, Jennifer Holdaway, Derby Jones and David Hulse.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Our Lady of Mount Catholic Church on Lookout Mountain, Ga., with Father Michael Woods and Monsignor Leo Herbert officiating. A celebration of his life will follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society or The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Special thanks is given to Dr. Jitendra Gandhi.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home.
Linda Parker
Linda Anne Parker, of Chattanooga, passed away recently at her home.
She was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and studied art at Arrowmount College. She was self-employed as an artist.
Survivors include her mother, Anne Parker, of Chattanooga; and two brothers, Andy Parker, of Chattanooga and Eddy Parker, of Raleigh, N.C.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Ross Ramsey
Ross Ramsey, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Murlean Smith
Murlean Smith, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in a local healthcare facility.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Louie Spencer
Louie Clark Spencer, 94, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
She was a member of Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, N.J. She graduated from Greenville, Ga., High School at the age of 16 and received degrees from Shorter College and the Draughon School of Business. She worked at TVA from 1937 to 1941 in Knoxville and Chattanooga. As the wife of a U.S. Navy officer, she lived in New York, Virginia, Hawaii, Washington, Louisiana, Texas and New Jersey, as well as Ahwaz, Iran and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
She was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition, she was a faithful member of her church, a wonderful cook and gardener, a caregiver to her brothers when they were young, an athlete, and president of her athletic association in college. She was kind to animals and a friend to everyone.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Addison Spencer; parents, Louis and Laura Clark; brothers, William and George Clark; and sisters, Josephine Fleming and Julia Goodyear.
She is survived by her four sons, Frank (Carol), of Woodbine, Md., Louis, Charles (Kathy), of Signal Mountain, and George Spencer, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; grandchildren, Scott (Cori) Spencer, Allison (Tom) Ehart, Caroline (Peter) Guild, Addison and Christopher Spencer, Henry, Eleanor, Margaret and Page Spencer; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Logan Ehart; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Signal Crest United Methodist Church on Signal Mountain.
Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
A service will also be held at Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
TENNESSEE
Mary Everett
PHILADELPHIA — Mary Evelyn Waller Everett, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at her home.
Mrs. Everett became a member of the Philadelphia First Baptist Church in October of 1926. During her many years of faithful and devoted service to her church, she filled a variety of roles including serving as church clerk, president of the Church Mission Society, pianist, organist, choir member and Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Everett was a graduate of Virginia Intermont College, preparing her for a career as a teacher. She was employed in the Loudon County School system, where she helped to educate a multitude of young people from Loudon, Philadelphia and Greenback. In 1998, she was selected by the Laureate Alpha Beta Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi’s as Loudon County’s First Lady for her service to the community, an honor for which she was very proud. As a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Mrs. Everett displayed her interest and concern for her town by serving as a councilwoman and also demonstrating how to “love her neighbor” on a regular basis.
Mrs. Everett was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Warren and America Adeline Goodwin Waller; her brother, Edward W. Waller Jr.; and sister, Carrie Lee Anderson.
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, John Harmon Everett, Philadelphia; sons and daughters in-law, John Jr. and Jo Ann Everett, Chattanooga, The Rev. Richard W. and Linda Everett, Sevierville; grandchildren, John III and Rachel Everett, Murfreesboro, Michael Everett, Chattanooga and Dr. Beth Everett, McKenzie; great-grandsons, John Everett, IV “Jay” and Joshua Lee Everett; great-granddaughter, Tarah Everett; sister in-law, Billy Waller, Loudon; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services 3 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Philadelphia with the Rev. Richard W. Everett, the Rev. Brian Courtney and the Rev. Charles Fritts officiating.
Entombment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens in Lenoir City.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Everett may be made to her church at 606 Church St., Philadelphia, TN 37846.
The family will receive friends noon-2:30 p.m. Friday prior to the service at the church.
McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon. www.mcgillkarnes.com.
Homer Godsey
DAYTON — Homer A. Godsey, 49, died Monday, April 19, 2010.
Survivors include a sister; five brothers; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be noon today in the funeral home chapel.
Burial in Buttram Cemetery.
Visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.
Bowen Jayne Jr.
BELVIDERE — Bowen F. Jayne Jr., 58, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, at Centennial Medical Center.
Funeral at 11 a.m. CDT Friday from Oaklawn Baptist Church.
Interment in Watson-North Memorial Park.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. CDT today at Watson-North Funeral Home.
Teresa Kesley
McDONALD — Teresa Sharon Kesley, 38, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Teresa was a Christian and a member of North Cleveland Church of God. She was employed at McKee Foods as a QA Technical Service Supervisor with 171/2 years of service.
Surviving relatives: parents, Brian and Dorita Kesley, of Ooltewah; sister, Cheyanne Luray Baxter, of Ooltewah; special nephews, James Oliver Baxter and Sidney Brian Baxter; special niece, Jolien Renee Baxter.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mitch Maloney and Brother Ron Kesley officiating.
The interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, McDonald.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends 3-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Joe Lillard
CLEVELAND — Joe Lillard, 85, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
He is survived by sister, Sue Posey; and brother, D.G. Lillard Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. with visitation from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service at Fike Funeral Home.
Leonard Mantooth
CLEVELAND — Leonard H. Mantooth, 91, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Fike Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Veltina Reynolds
WHITWELL — Veltina “Boxie” Reynolds, 56, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010.
She was a member of Jasper Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Susan Spears; two brothers, Donald “Beauty” Spears, Robert “Pete” Spears; sister-in-law, Peggy Garth.
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 33 years, Micheal C. Reynolds, of Whitwell; three children, Micheal (Ashley) Reynolds, of Dunlap, Caranda Reynolds, of South Pittsburg, Sheena Reynolds, of Chattanooga; sisters, Glenda (Don) Springs, Itavius Spears, Barbara Spears, all of Jasper; sister-in-laws, Lillie Spears, of Buena Vista, Ga., Faye Spears of Jasper, Teresa Laster, of Chattanooga, Sharon (Henry) Yarber, of Whitwell; brother-in-law, Bill (Lorreta) Reynolds, Marshall (Sarah) Laster, of Atlanta; three grandchildren, JaCari Reynolds, Jamonte’ Reynolds, NaShaya Reynolds; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. CDT today, April 22.
Funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. CDT today in the funeral home chapel with Brother Ray Claar officiating.
Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, 423-658-7777.
Bobbie Still
CLEVELAND — Bobbie Sue Wood Still died Sunday, April 18, 2010.
She was predeceased by David Lynn Still.
She was a longtime member and Elder Emeritus of First Cumberland Presbyterian of Cleveland. The United Bible Class was a very important part of her Sunday morning.
She is survived by her son, David K. Still and wife, Cathleen; grandchildren, Mary E. Still and Sam D. Still, all of Cleveland; sister-in-law, Agnes Wood, of Ringgold, Ga.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William Still and Nora Still; nephews, Douglas and Mitchell Wood; nieces, Margaret Bennett and Beverly Still; cousins, Juliette Barger, Dionne Merritt and Vickie Barger.
Memorial services will be held at First Cumberland Presbyterian in Cleveland on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. and services will be at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Cliff Hudson officiating.
One of Bobbie’s favorite quotes was: Sing no sad songs for me, the best is yet to be.” By Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Hospice program of your choice or to the Cleveland State Foundation for the library.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Anna Stovall
WINCHESTER — Anna L. Stovall, 77, died on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Southern Tennessee Skilled Care in Winchester.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. CDT Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Harmony Cemetery, Winchester, Tenn.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth Tate
PALMER — Ruth O. Morrison Tate, 90, of Madison, Ohio, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, in Madison.
She was born in Palmer on June 14, 1919, to Ben and Rene Layne Morrison who preceded her in death along with her husband, James Haskel Tate; sister, Leona Keener; brothers, Jack and Woodson Morrison; half sister, Carolyn Morrison; half brothers, Luther, Elbert “Shogs”, Lamar, Jerry and Herman Morrison.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth Tate, Murfreesboro; daughter, Judy (Royce) King, Madison, Ohio; sister, Dorothy Garner, Palmer; half sister, Robbie Datsko, Texas; half brothers, Elmer Lee and Johnny Taylor Morrison, Texas; grandchildren, Chris and Rhonda King, Jamie (Kate) Tate; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel King.
Funeral services will be noon CDT Friday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Billy Joe Keener officiating.
Burial to follow in Fall Creek Cemetery.
Online condolences at laynefuneralhome.com.
Visitation 6 p.m.-9 p.m. CDT today at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
GEORGIA
Nettie Jordan
LaFAYETTE — Nettie Jordan, 64, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
Survived by husband, Terry Jordan; son, Kenny and wife, Kellie Wilson, of Fort Oglethorpe; sisters, Christine Burgess, Sue Hinson and Betty Bradley, all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Donnie “Spanky” and wife, Jody Keith, Christy and husband, Eric Paul, Melinda Keith, and Nicholas Wilson; great-grandchildren, Dixie Paul, Shelby Paul, Jordan Keith, Chase Keith, Trey Swaney and Jay Swaney; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral 2 p.m. Friday from the Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home Chapel. Conducted by the Rev. Oscar Stapp.
Interment: Old Antioch Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home today from 3-9 p.m.
Mary Ruth Stone
SUMMERVILLE — Mary Ruth Walker Stone, 68, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
Survivors: husband, Doug Stone; children, Randy Walker, Renae Daniel; brothers, Roy Walker, Cecil Walker; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside service is 4 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Adamsburg Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. today at Mason Funeral Home.
ALABAMA
Inez Rice
DUTTON — Inez Rice, 79, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Crowne Health Care.
Funeral services Friday at 3 p.m. CDT from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Dutton, Ala.
www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation today from 6-9 p.m. CDT and Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT.