HAMILTON COUNTY
Marjorie Allison
Marjorie Dean Allison, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.
Robin Bearden
Robin “Tina” Bearden was called from earth to heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.
She was a member of Living Water Christian Center.
Robin will sadly be missed by those who shared her life: sons, Jacques Johnson, the late Carlos Johnson, Vincent Bearden; daughters, Lisa Bearden, Melanie (Frank) Johnson, Alicia Leath, Aisha Bearden, all of Chattanooga; sisters, Cynthia Johnson Owens, Carol A. Johnson; brothers, Micheal Johnson, Darrell D. Johnson, the late Ricky Johnson, all of Chattanooga; six grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and special friends.
Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Rock Island Baptist Church.
Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Barbara Brown
Barbara Kemp Barber Brown, 67, a resident of Lookout Mountain for more than 40 years, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Chattanooga on Jan. 30, 1943, daughter of the late Martha Kemp Barber and Benjamin George Barber Jr.
Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Chattanooga High School (City High) and Stratford Jr. College in Danville, Va. She also attended the University of Chattanooga (now U.T.C.) where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She was a former member of the Junior League of Chattanooga, the Girls Cotillion Club, the Lookout Mountain Investment Club and the Lookout Mountain Beautiful Garden Club. She was presented at the Chattanooga Cotton Ball. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Lookout Mountain, the Outlook Club and a long time employee of Rock City Gardens. Barbara was greatly admired for her cheerfulness and pleasant demeanor.
She is survived by her husband L. Barringer Brown; and sons Lawrence B. Brown Jr., and J. Preston W. Brown, all of Lookout Mountain.
She is also survived by a sister Carole Barber Fauth, of Charlottesville, Va.; and a brother B. George Barber III, of Lookout Mountain; as well as her aunt Louise Alexander, of Roswell, Georgia; her uncle John M. Kemp, of Murfreesboro; five cousins, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the American Cancer Society for Cancer Research, the Arthritis Foundation: P.O. Box 96280, Washington D.C., 20077-7491 or your favorite Charity.
Memorial Services will be at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Lookout Mountain. On T u e sd a y, The friends will be received at 1 p.m. at the Talbird Hall and services will follow at 2 p.m.
Arrangements by Warm Funeral Home.
Israel Brown Sr
Israel Lee Brown Sr, a native of Bessemer, Alabama, departed this life on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at his residence in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Israel served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps and later retired from the United States Army Reserve with the rank of Captain. He was a Communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Israel maintained memberships in the Armistice Lodge #440, the AmVets Post 36 and the Third Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 6099. Israel was united in Holy Matrimony to Marilyn B. Green in 1994.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Marilyn Bruell Brown, of Chattanooga; two sons, Israel Brown Jr. and Jahmil (Lapadzia) Brown; two brothers, Cleotis and Curtis Brown; one sister, Geneva Brown, all of Bessemer, Ala.; brothers-in-law, Robert (Regina) McConnell and Leroy (Pamela) Williams, all of Chattanooga; god-mother, Mary Simpson; god-sister, Cassandra (Earnest) Cunningham, both of Bessemer, Ala.; caregivers, Vincinetta Brown, Mia Brown and Kathleen Custard; devoted friend, Robert E. Brown all of Chattanooga; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor David Harrison Strong officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burton Dodd
Burton Cantrell Dodd, 80, went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 2, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.
Burton had attended Bethel Baptist Church for almost 57 years. He retired from Combustion Engineering in 1988 with 37 years service. Burton was a son of the late Cantrell and Agnes Montgomery Dodd.
He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Dodd; and brother Harold Dodd.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Doris Lewis Dodd; one daughter, Karen (Mike) Dodd Shelton, of Hixson; one brother, Carlon Dodd, of Macon, Ga.; two grandchildren, Josh (Amber) Shelton, of Ringgold, Ga. and Jessica Shelton, of Hixson, Tenn.; one great-grandson, Landon Shelton, of Ringgold, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the 4th floor Trauma unit at Erlanger, especially Dr. Mays, Dr. Eppihimer, Dr. Howell and nurses Kathy, Jessica, Stephanie, Michelle, Kristina, LeAnn, Arelis, Carey and staff.
Funeral services will be Tuesday 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel on Ashland Terrace with Reverend Wilburn Hardyman and Reverend Jon Weaver officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be today 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace.
Condolences may be sent to www.lanefh.com.
Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
James Dowdy Jr
James Dowdy Jr., 73, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at his residence.
Funeral: Today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Ternae Jordan officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Emma Hines
Emma Pearl Hines passed away March 30, 2010.
She was previously employed with First Centenary United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Newson; sister, Mattie Louise Jordan.
She is survived by son, Cecil Lamar (Ruby); daughters, Pearlie Mae Conner, Shirley H. Lawrence; brother, Willie (Ivola) Newson; grandchildren,Venita Renee (Diarry) Howell, Polisha G. conner; Victoria Michelle Lawrence, Cecil Lamar Hines Jr, Adrian Lawrence Jr.; great-grandchildren, Christopher D. Shaw, Laquasha Sims; great-great-grandson, Amarreo Lloyd, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Olivet Baptist Church.
Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Bud Knowles Jr
Claude P. “Bud” Knowles Jr, 74, Administrator of Elections for the Hamilton County Election Commission, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 2, 2010, at home after a valiant fight against cancer. He died peacefully with his wife of 56 years, Barbara and his family by his side.
Bud was a faithful and active member of Oakwood Baptist Church, where he served as a greeter and a member of the Ron True Sunday School class.
He was predeceased by his parents Claude P. Knowles Sr. and Rose Campbell Knowles; and brother, former Assistant Fire Chief George S. Knowles.
Bud was former owner of ABC Bonding Company. In the bail bonding industry he led a statewide effort to advance ethics and professional standards. In 1993 he retired from the bonding business and was appointed to the Hamilton County Election Commission. His fellow Election Commissioners elected him to serve as Chairman of the Commission, appointing him the Chief Deputy Administrator. In 2005 he was elevated to the top administrator position, a position in which he served fairly and ably until his death. He was a member of the Tennessee Association of County Election Officials (TACEO). He was the recipient of numerous awards for his service to the community. He was active in the Harrison Ruritan Club, most recently having been honored with the Tom Downing Fellow award by the Ruritan National Foundation for outstanding community service. He was honored as a distinguished citizen by the North 58 Chamber of Commerce. He is a former board member of the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ewton Knowles; daughters Debbie (Mike) Allen, Donna (Bill) Killian and Denise Chambers, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Other survivors are siblings, Dorman (Hildegarde) Knowles, of Manchester, Tenn., Joe (Joyce) Knowles, retired Chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department, Bill (Marlene) Knowles, Hamilton County Clerk and Virginia Knowles Pell, all of Chattanooga. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 6th at 1 at Oakwood Baptist Church on Bonny Oaks Drive with the Rev. Ken Clark and the Rev. John Andrus officiating.
Eulogies will be given by Claude Ramsey, Mayor of Hamilton County, Curtis Adams, Chairman of the Hamilton County Commission, Mike Walden, Chairman of the Hamilton County Election Commission, Honorable Judge Bob Moon, General Sessions Court Judge and son-in-law, Attorney Bill Killian.
Entombment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Knowles will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from noon-1 p.m.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Walden, Chairman of Hamilton County Election Commission, members of the Election Commission, Claude Ramsey, Hamilton County Mayor and members of the Hamilton County Commission.
Memorial donations may be made to Oakwood Baptist Church Building fund, the American Cancer Society or to your favorite charity.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Mildred Miller
Mildred Louise Perry Miller, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Brainerd United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Genevieve DeHoog will conduct the service at 2 p.m. in the church.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service.
Charles Ownby
Charles Kenneth Ownby, 89, peacefully passed at his home in East Ridge on Friday, April 2, 2010.
He was born in Bradley County, and was particularly proud of his Smokey Mountain lineage. He was a veteran of the National Guard and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and retired from U. S. Pipe and Foundry as a supervisor after 36 years. Ken spent his retirement years caring for his wife, cooking for his family and especially enjoying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a recognized artisan, designing and building miniature log cabins, wagons and related accessories. He was Baptist by faith, and was an avid and daily reader of his bible.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, James Wesley Ownby and Julia Roseanne Ogle Ownby; his wife of 59 years, Willie Gaston Ownby; and all eleven of his siblings.
He is survived by his son, Ken (Alyce) Ownby, Chattanooga; and daughter Cindy (Larry) Shipp, Lafayette, Ga. Grandchildren are Lori (Gary) McNabb and Donna (Ronnie) Massey, of Ringgold, and Chris (Kristin) Ownby, Chattanooga. Great-grandchildren are Zach and Gage McNabb, Jordan Burnette, Mattilee Massey, Kendall and Lily Ownby, and Lilly Slaughter. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
The family is grateful for the assistance and support of Hospice of Chattanooga in their Pappaw’s care.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 165 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
There will be a short parlor service at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the Graveside Services at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6th at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Pingel officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Tennessee National Guard.
Please share your condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.
Linda Pate
Linda S. Pate, 59, of Lupton City, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced later by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Charles Thomas
Charles A. “Chic” Thomas, 90, of Hixson, formerly of Signal Mountain, went to join his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3523.
Frances West
B. Frances West passed away peacefully at home Thursday, April 1, 2010, with family at her side.
She was born in Scottsboro, Ky. but resided in Chattanooga, Tenn., most of her adult life with her husband Dexter Floyd West, who preceded her in death. Her brother Elmer McKenzie also preceded her in death.
Survivors are her daughters, Patricia West and Sandra Pursley; grandchildren Jimmy Snyder Jr, Mark Snyder, Sharon Snyder Scowcroft and Danny Snyder, five great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today April 5, 2010, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Butch Varner, officiating.
The interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends today from noon until service time.
The family request that in lieu of flowers that plants be sent due to allergies.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home 7454 East Brainerd Rd.
TENNESSEE
Cecil Ashley
BELVIDERE – Cecil Dean Ashley, 73, died Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Visitation today, 5-9 p.m., at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester, Tenn.
Service Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Moore-Cortner Chapel from 2 p.m.
Burial at Keith Springs Cemetery in Belvidere, Tenn.
Arrangments by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Katherine Case
SOUTH PITTSBURG – Katherine Killian Case, 88, of Griffin, Ga., and a former resident of South Pittsburg, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at her home.
The daughter of the late Jeremiah W. and Lela Minnie Kirkpatrick Killian, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. “Red” Case; and her brother, J.C. Killian.
She was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School and the McKenzie Business School in Chattanooga, having worked at the Marion County Courthouse and later having been a bookkeeper for Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. Born and raised in Richard City, she loved being at home and always believed that she lived in the most beautiful place on earth. She was a devoted member of the South Pittsburg Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Ann “Casey” Case, of Griffin, Ga.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, with James Warren and Bill Helm officiating.
Interment will follow at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Rogers Funeral Home this evening from 6-8 p.m. Central Time.
Van Garner
SHERWOOD – Van Garner, 77, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Emerald Hodgson Hospital in Sewanee.
Mr. Garner, a native of Sherwood, was born January 25, 1933. He was a veteran of both the US Army and the US Air Force, serving in Germany. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, the Scottish Rite and the Masons. He wrote poems and articles for Veterans’ Voices Magazine, and won many awards for his entries.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lewis and Matt Ella Matthews Garner; three brothers, George, Paul and Cecil; four sisters, Francis, Catherine, Betty and Aileen.
He is survived by one brother, Clyde Garner, of Decherd; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Sunday, April 4, 2010.
The funeral is today, April 5, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Epiphany Mission in Sherwood.
Interment is at Mt. View Cemetery, Sherwood.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. View Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 93, Sherwood, TN 37376.
Arrangements by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Ruby Minton
DUNLAP – Ruby “Teresa” Jane Minton, 67, died Saturday, April 3, 2010, in a Chattanooga hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claborn Lee Minton; and stepson, Chris Minton.
Survivors include her son Bryan Minton; step-son KirkMinton; step-daughter Gail (Carl Gene) Slatton; and six step-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Apri1 6, 2010, in the Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Brother Lanny Tate officiating.
Burial in Cagle-Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. today.
Thelma Rankin
WHITWELL – Thelma Oliver Rankin, 72, of Mt. Olive Community, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010.
She was a member of Cumberland Mountain Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Rankin; parents, Oscar “Doc” and Florence Oliver; brothers, Clint Oliver, Widge Oliver; sister, Novella Layne.
Those left to cherish her memories are six children, Linda Grimes of Jasper, Don Rankin, Sue Layne, Ronnie Rankin, Angela Meeks, Jimmy Rankin, all of Whitwell; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010.
Visitation at Cumberland Mountain Church of God.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at the Cumberland Mountain Church of God with the Rev. Jerry Basham, the Rev. Wendell Ramsey and the Rev. Jeff West officiating.
Interment at Mount Olive Cemetery.
Arrangements are by WhitwelI Memorial Funeral Home (423)658-7777.
Theodora Smith
WINCHESTER – Theodora Anderson Smith, 93, died Sunday, March 28, 2010.
Visitation today, 4-8 p.m., at Moore-Courtner Funeral Home, Winchester, Tenn.
Service Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 10 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 101 Bragg Cir. Tullahoma, Tenn., the Rev. Martin S. Nutter officitating.
Arrangments by Moore-Courtner Funeral Home.
GEORGIA
Honorable Sam Dills
RINGGOLD – Samuel T. Dills, 75, died Friday April 2, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Dills served the citizens of Catoosa County for 24 years as Probate Judge.
Prior to serving as probate judge, Sam and Charlotte owned and operated the Ringgold Dry Cleaners for 12 and a half years. He was a member of the Ringgold United Methodist Church where he attended the FOB Sunday School Class. Mr. Dills was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the Quitman Lodge #106, the Boynton Lions Club, and the Sportsman Club. He had served as superintendent of elections for Catoosa County where he worked to execute a board of election for Catoosa county. He was appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue Senior Probate Judge for the state of Georgia in 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents JW and Ollie Reed Dills; son, Dwight Steven Dills; sister, Catherine Fowler.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Charlotte Dills; son, Reed (Jayme) Dills, Ringgold; daughter, Michele (Scott) Hudson, Ringgold; grandchildren Addison Dills, Lindsay and Riley Hudson; and niece, Barbara Morgan Pursley, Ringgold.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the Ringgold United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Purrington and the Rev. Michael Morton officiating.
Interment will be in the Anderson Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ringgold United Methodist Church sound system fund PO Box 99 Ringgold, GA 30736 or Anderson Cemetery Baxter Addition % the city of Ringgold, 150 Tennessee St, City Hall, Ringgold, GA 30736.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the FOB Sunday School Class, Hardees Coffee Club, and Wanda’s Coffee Club.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 today at the Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences with the family.
William Henderson
SUMMERVILLE – Mr. William Edward “Ed” Henderson, 78, died Saturday, April 3, 2010,
Visitation today, April 5, 2010, 7-9 p.m.
Services: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Chapel of Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home
Interment: Greenhills Memory Gardens.
Denny Jones
FORT OGLETHORPE – Denny Curtis Jones, 62, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, April 3, 2010.
He was born in Chattanooga to the late Glenn and Mary Jones, and was preceded in death by his aunt, Laurel Pettit.
Denny served his country in the U.S. States Army during the Vietnam War after that he was an owner/operator truck driver, and an Upholster for many years. Denny sang tenor for Happy Harmony Quartet and was of the Church of God Faith.
Survivors include his children, Denny Jones II, Anthony Jones both of Soddy Daisy, Brittany Denae Jones, of Ringgold; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in the chapel with the Rev. Lebron Brandon officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Family will receive friends after 4 today, and after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Bobby Lankford
LAFAYETTE – Bobby S. Lankford, 71, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 02, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents John F. and Martha Ray Lankford; sisters Bertha Sprayberry, Shirley Hampton, Lorene Bramlett, Patsy Lowrance.
Survived by his wife of 53 years Barbara Lankford; daughters Jerrie Owens, Sandra and Jeff Payne, Patty and Roger Jackson, Diane and Michael Gaskey, son Michael and Melissa Lankford; sister Helen Greene; brother Tommy F. Lankford; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, several nieces also survive.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel today at 2 p.m. Service conducted by the Rev. Todd Smith.
Pallbearers are Michael Lankford, Jeff Payne, Roger Jackson, Mark Jackson, Michael Gaskey, Gene Hawkins, Scott Samples, Terrell Lankford, Tony Lankford and Bruce Owens.
Interment in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Ruth Middleton
TUNNEL HILL – Ruth Irene Hughes Middleton, 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 2, 2010.
She was born in Catoosa County to the late Thomas “Pax” and Lillie Ellen Hughes on January 27, 1913. Mrs. Middleton was a member of Nellie Head Memorial Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Glenn Howard Middleton; son, James Franklin Middleton; sisters: Rhoda Brown, Sally Lowe, and Bessie Elliott; Brothers: Frank, Charley, Ralph, and Paul Hughes.
Survivors include her grand-children: Susan (Chris) Tinsley, Christopher Middleton; great-grandchildren: Kristi Tinsley and Kelly Middleton, great-great-grandchildren, Devin and Levi Middleton, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Herschell Hicks officiating.
Interment will follow in Nellie Head Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 2-9 p.m. Monday and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Hazel Miolen
DALTON – Mrs. Hazel Caldwell Miolen, 88, died Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Hamilton Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward F. “Eddie” Caldwell and Hoke Miolen.
Hazel is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Caldwell, of Lafayette, Ga., Lloyd and Pat Caldwell of Dalton, Kenneth and Judy Caldwell of Chatsworth, Steve Miolen, of CoCoa, Fla. and Chris Miolen, of Dalton; daughters, Lyvonne Walker, of Ellijay, and Rita Miolen, of Atlanta; sisters, Reba, Lura and Wilma; brother, Bill Edwards of Benton, Tenn.; grandchildren, Larry Caldwell, Eddie Caldwell, Douglas Caldwell, Joy Miles, Robb Walker, Paul Walker and Amy Walker; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. James Brownlee officiating.
Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Love Funeral Home Monday after 5 p.m.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 North Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.