HAMILTON COUNTY
Dean Allison
Dean Allison, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010. She passed peacefully at home and was surrounded by her family.
She was the daughter of the late Ray and Leafy Hill of Signal Mountain. Dean was a 1950 graduate of Central High School and retired from SunTrust Bank. She was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church for over 40 years.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Benny Jack Allison; sons, Randy Allison and Patrick Allison, both of Chattanooga; sister and brother-in-law, Madeline and Tom Gresch, of Chicago, Ill.; brother and sister-in-law, Elbert and Marion Hill, of Durant, Okla.; nephews, Tom Pennington, David Pennington and Jim Pennington.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel with Rev. Bert Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park (The Duck Pond).
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today and one hour before the service on Wednesday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Donald Bailey
Donald Ray Bailey, 67, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, March 19, 2010.
The Rev. Olen Grubbs will conduct a graveside service Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Cofer Cemetery.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Margaret Biddle
Margaret Baylor Biddle went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at The Terrace at Mountain Creek, Chattanooga, where she resided for the past seven years.
Margaret was born May 9, 1921, in Springfield, Ill., and moved to Bean Station, Tenn., when she was two. Preceded in death by parents, Rhoda Worthington Baylor and Thomas Baylor.
She married Robert Claude Biddle in 1939 and they moved to Maryville, Tenn., in 1945 where they lived until 1963 when they moved to Gainesville, Ga. They retired and returned to Maryville in 1996 where they lived until Claude’s death in 2003. Margaret was a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Maryville.
She is survived by daughters, Sandra B. Coope, of Maryville and Claudia B. Lowe (Gordon), of Signal Mountain; grandsons, Michael Todd McInturff, of Starksboro, Vt. and Christopher Baylor Lowe, of Cumming, Ga.; granddaughters, Casey Coope Chapman (Jeff); and great-granddaughter, Laurel Grace Chapman, all of Harriman, Tenn. She is also survived by a much loved sister-in-law, Louise Biddle Estep, of Oneida, Tenn.
Margaret loved the Lord and her church was a very important part of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and faithful friend to all who knew her.
The family deeply appreciates the loving care given Margaret by the Memory Garden Staff at The Terrace at Mountain Creek. They are Mona Smith, Amanda Yeargan, Hailey Yeargan, Sara Foster, Shea Ables, Tia Corey, Kathy Hitchcox, Brandi Nunley, Lindsey Rollins, Codi Connor, Jessica Hixson and Tina Scott. We also thank the nursing staff who are: Jennifer Willingham, D.O.N., Deborah Seaton, Ashley Seeger and Joy Heard. We thank the staff of Avalon Hospice for their loving care. They are: Margaret Grimsley, Kim Prigmore, Vicky Brady, Melissa LeCourse, Patricia Daniel and Vanessa Campbell. A special thank you to Brooke Horton and little Madison for their loving care.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel on Alcoa Highway with Dr. William E. Dudley, Senior Pastor of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Ste. H102, Knoxville, TN 37919-9921, or Broadway Baptist Church, 2329 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37804.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com.
Constance Boaz
Constance Phillips Boaz, of Chattanooga, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at a local hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
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 Junior College in Danville, Va. She also attended the University of Chattanooga (now UTC) 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 Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Lookout Mountain, the Outlook Club and a longtime 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, Ga.; 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 today at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Lookout Mountain. The friends will be received at 1 p.m. at the Talbird Hall and services will follow at 2 p.m.
Arrangements by Wann Funeral Home.
Israel Brown Sr.
Israel Lee Brown Sr., a native of Bessemer, Ala., departed this life on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at his residence in Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be today at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor David Harrison Strong officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Walter Daniel
Walter Gray “Googie” Daniel, 93, of Hopewell, Va., quietly passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2010.
Mr. Daniel was born in Hopewell, Va., to Jack and Anna Daniel. His first job was a kilnsman at the Hopewell Pottery. He moved to East Liverpool, Ohio and worked for Homer Laughton Potteries. During World War II he joined the Army Air Corps and served in Europe as a fire fighter for the planes that landed. After WW II he returned to East Liverpool, Ohio and lived there until 1952.
He worked for B&G Olsen in sheet metal construction and retired in 1983. He then started a consulting company business “Walter and Kay” working with several insulating companies in the area. He quit working in 1999 and enjoyed his retirement with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Catherine Costello Daniel; his parents; brother, Jackie Daniel; sisters, Wilma Franck and Elva Gegenheimer; and infant grandson, Jason Phillip Daniel.
He is survived by family members, Phillip and Joy Daniel, of Chattanooga, Ruth Ann and Doug Buck, of Johnson City, Tenn, Bernadette and Henry Fischer, of Lock Port, N.Y., Patricia and C.J. Copeland, of Texarkana, Texas, and Christopher Daniel of Chester, Va. There are 10 grandchildren, Katie Fisher, Annie Powell, Christopher Buck, Meghan Ornelas, Janine Fischer, David Fischer, William Fischer, Shane Copeland, Theresa Gamad and Kara Daniel. Also nine great-grandchildren, Madalin Powell, Sosie Buck, Piper Buck, Lily Ornelas, Grace Ornelas, David Ornelas, Tyler Forti, Jasmine Gamad and Tala Copeland; and two cousins, Pat Finlay, of Tampa, Fla. and Laura Belle Leatherwood, of Claremont, Va.
There will be no visitation and private services will be held at a later date.
Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Doris Doyle
Doris B. Doyle, 93, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Doris lived a full life. She was born in Poteau, Okla., to Amos and Grace Brewer, was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church and retired from American National Bank after 40 years of service.
She leaves behind a very loving and caring, Shelby Dickens and wife, Jody, of Ooltewah, who will miss her greatly.
There will be no visitation.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East, with the Rev. William Lemmond officiating.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Connie Rautis and Caris Healthcare for their watching and caring eye over her the past several years.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Greater Chattanooga Area Chapter, 801 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
William Duckett Jr.
William Randall Duckett Jr., 25, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pam Duckett; grandmother, Helen Hunt; and grandfather, David Duckett.
He left behind his father, William Randall Duckett Sr.; daughter, McKayla Duckett, of Soddy-Daisy; stepdaughter, Mason Williams, of Soddy-Daisy; brother, Kit Baliles, of Soddy-Daisy; partner, Mitzie Williams; grandmother, Sarah Duckett; niece, Sage Baliles; and multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. today, April 6, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ted Painter officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142; or the March of Dimes, 1401 Williams St., Suite 205, Chattanooga, TN 37408.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Donald Hill
Donald L. Hill, lifelong resident of North Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at the age of 77.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Ollie Hill.
Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Bettie and Wilfred Bracken, of Soddy-Daisy; two brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Anna Hill and Harold Hill, all of Hixson; aunt, Alma Rose Johnson; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lane Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Wilma Hixson
Wilma Dean Hixson, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. As a young woman she began her career at BCBST where she remained after 34 years of service until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Foster and Louise Hixson; brothers, Alvin Hixson, Billy Hixson and Harlen Hixson.
Survivors include her only daughter, Kim (Jeremy) Riemer; and three grandchildren; Chase, William and Emi Riemer; sister, Carolyn (Herbert) Brown; brothers, Marvin (Joyce) Hixson, Charles Hixson, Ralph (Nancy) Hixson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at the North Chapel with the Rev. Joe Davis officiating.
Interment will follow at Foster Hixson Cemetery in Hixson.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. today, April 6, 2010 and on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of the service at the North Chapel.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MaryEllen Locher Breast Center.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Ina Holliday
Ina Ruth Holliday, 92, a resident of Red Bank for over 60 years, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010.
She was a member of Mountain Creek Church of Christ. Mrs. Holliday was a volunteer for Hospice for over 10 years crocheting lap throws and she was an avid gardener.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Holliday.
Survivors include her son, Michael Holliday, of Waldorf, Md.; sisters, Alice Goforth, of Hixson and Thelma Lane, of Dunlap; grandchildren, Franklin Holliday, of Dayton and Kristin Holliday Donahue, of Soddy-Daisy; five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home with Minister Eddie Reachard officiating.
Interment will follow Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Louise Holsomback
Louise Holsomback, 91, of East Ridge passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010.
She was born and raised in LaFayette, Ga., and graduated from LaFayette High School, and The Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Ga. After attending G.S.C.W. she became a teacher in the Walker County School System for 32 years. She was a sweet, kind, and loving wife and mother, and loved helping Olin cultivate and develop their gardens called “Little Calloway” in Chickamauga for years. After losing their home because of a four-lane highway they then moved to a home in Ringgold where they remained several years and developed their yard into a smaller Version of “Little Calloway” as everyone fondly called it until Olin’s death. She then moved to Germantown Garden Apartments to be near her daughter. She was an avid reader, loved animals and plants of all kinds, and was a great cook and loved to entertain friends and family. She spent time in the Word daily and never failed to say “I’ll be praying for you” and “I love you”. She’ll be greatly missed by daughter Janis who considered her parents her best friends and confidants.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Olin M. Holsomback; parents, L.L. “Luck” and Lena Clarkson; and sister, Frances Wilkinson.
Survivors include her daughter, Janis Holsomback, of East Ridge; sister, Virginia Coulter, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Chickamauga City Cemetery with the Rev. George Clark officiating.
Family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. today, and prior to the service Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Martin-Boyd Christian Home where her husband resided until his death.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Judith Lohmann
Judith Wade Lohmann, 61, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her friends and loving family.
She was born April 2, 1949, in Chattanooga to Doris Wade Tuck and the late Judson Darrell Wade. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.
Judith is survived by her two sons, Terry (Alechia) Lohmann, of Ringgold and Wade Lohmann, of Chattanooga; sister, Jane (Jim) Vach, of Orlando, Fla.; brothers, Mike (Debby) Wade and Pat Wade, both of Chattanooga; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the North Chapel.
Services for Judith will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the North Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Hale and the Rev. David Elkins 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, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Mildred Miller
Mildred Louise Perry Miller went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was 84.
The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. to 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.
Clifford Nelson
Clifford Lee Nelson, 50, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at home.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Gladys Nelson; brother, Kenneth W. Nelson; and grandparents.
He is survived by his son, Christopher Lee Ledford; brother, Morris Lewis; sisters, Donna (Albert) Wilkey, Kimberly Ann Nelson; special nieces, Sierra Nelson and Tonya Campbell; nephew, Jeremy Wilkey; great-nieces, Aubry Campbell and Hope Wilkey; great-nephew, Joel Campbell; and grandchildren, Ally and Kason Ledford.
The funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Roberson and Brother Josh Green officiating.
Burial will follow in Granny Walker Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Charles Ownby
Charles Kenneth Ownby, 89, peacefully passed at his home in East Ridge on Friday, April 2, 2010.
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. today, April 6, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Pingel officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Tennessee National Guard.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Linda Pate
Linda Sue “Emerson” Pate, 59, of Lupton City, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010, in a local hospital.
She worked at Dixie Yarns for over 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Harvey; and father, William Harvey Jr.
Linda is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dale Pate; daughter, Melissa Croft; granddaughters, Paige Skiles and Tori Roberson; brother, Bryan Harvey and wife, Billie Jean; brother-in-law, Larry Pate and wife, Brenda; mother-in-law, Emma Sue Paszkiewicz and husband Tom; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the North Chapel.
Burial will be private at National Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Deborah Pendleton
Deborah Ann Pendleton, 53, of Chattanooga, died recently at her residence.
She was a native of New Orleans.
Survivors include sister, Shirley Pendleton, Fort Smith Ark.; other relatives and friends.
Burial services will be today at Ruth Cofer Cemetery.
Arrangements by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
Charles Thomas
Charles A. “Chic” Thomas, 90, of Hixson and formerly of Signal Mountain, went to join his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Chic was born Dec. 13, 1919 in New Albany, Ind., to the late Catherine and Clarence Thomas. While living on Signal Mountain, Chic served first as Mayor and then as Fire and Police commissioner. He retired from DuPont, where he worked in personnel. He and his wife, Theda, attend Red Bank Presbyterian Church, where Chic taught Sunday School. He also attended Bryan College in recent years.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Boaz Thomas; his sister; and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Theda Freeland Thomas; son, Charles A. “Chuck” Thomas Jr. and wife, Winnie; daughters, Ann Thomas Sharp and Elizabeth Thomas Gross and husband, Tony; brother, August Thomas; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service in Chic’s honor will be held at Red Bank Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Bryan College and Red Bank Presbyterian Church.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Connie Ward
Connie Roark Burris Ward, 53, of Harrison, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2010, where she is now taking care of all the kids there.
She was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her dad and mother, Kenneth and Rozella Roark; two uncles, Arnold and John Moyers.
She is survived by her two kids, Leigh Anne (Chip) Yarbrough, of Macon, Ga.; Brad Burris, of Harrison; two grandkids, Damon and Carley Yarbrough; one sister, Lorri (David) Hoggatt, of Cleveland, Tenn.; one niece, Amanda Harvey; two stepgranddaughters, Jordan and Macy Ward.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Mason officiating.
Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 2-8 p.m. and on Wednesday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
James Williams
James Williams, 77, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, in Chattanooga.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
TENNESSEE
Billie Jo Bryant
WINCHESTER – Billie Jo Bryant, 77, died Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Funeral were at 2 p.m. CDT Monday, April 5, from Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Burial was in Cowan Montgomery Cemetery.
Allon Caldwell
GRUETLI-LAAGER – Allon Lee Caldwell, 30, died Friday, April 2, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Amy Caldwell.
He is survived by his life companion, friend and fiancee’, Glenda White; son, Trenten Caldwell; mother, Eileen Caldwell; father, Ricky Caldwell; sister, Stacy Caldwell; brother, Cory Caldwell; grandmother, Carlotta O’Brien.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Danny Coffelt officiating with burial to follow in Burketts Chapel Cemetery.
Online condolances at laynefuneralhome.com.
Visitation after 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. CDT today at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer.
Katherine Case
SOUTH PITTSBURG – Katherine Killian Case, 88, formerly of Richard City, Tenn., died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Griffin, Ga.
Funeral services will be held today at 10:30 a.m. CDT at the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home with Bill Helm and Jim Warren officiating.
Interment will be in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
Paul Crowder
ETOWAH – Jonathan Paul Crowder, 46, died Friday, April 2, 2010, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today in the chapel.
Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Shelby Hice
WINCHESTER – Shelby J. Hice, 73, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Southern Tennessee Medical Center.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. CDT Wednesday from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.
Interment in Harris Chapel Cemetery.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.
Visitation today from 5-9 p.m. CDT.
Myrtis Keppler
SEWANEE – Myrtis Myrick Keppler, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at her residence.
Memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 6, 2010 from Otey Parish Church in Sewanee.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.
Mabel Mercer
TEN MILE – Mabel L. Mercer, 92, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 20l0.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Bowers Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment in Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
Sign the guest register at www.bowersfh.com.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur, Tenn., 423-334-3661.
Charles Woodall
DECHERD – Charles Edwin Woodall, 80, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 5, 2010.
He was a farmer and retired postal worker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Dewey Woodall and Johnnie Estella Whitaker Woodall; brother, Wendell Woodall; and sister, Seleta Woodall.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Virginia Payne Woodall; sons, Charles Edwin (Donna) Woodall Jr. and Bobby Lynn (Candace) Woodall; grandchildren, Jared (Angela) Woodall and Justin (JoCarole) Woodall; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Brandon and Mason; brothers, John O. (Susie) Woodall and Larry (Faye) Woodall, all of Decherd; sisters, Helen (Carl) Gipson, of Decherd, Mary Ellen (Wendell) Trussell, of Benicia, Calif., Mildred (Wayne) Patterson, of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Margarett (Terry) Holder, of Belvidere, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family is 5-9 p.m. today at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Moore-Cortner Chapel with burial at Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222. www.moorecortnerfh.com.
GEORGIA
Charles Byous
ROSSVILLE – Charles D. Byous “Charlie”, 59, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area where he was a member of Rossville Baptist Tabernacle and a former member of the Street Toys Car Club in Chattanooga. Charlie was currently employed with Shaw Industries in Ringgold for the past 14 years and was formerly employed with Quaker Oaks Co. for 24 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Irene Byous.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Fran Byous; two sisters, JoAnne (Butch) Cantrell, of Chattanooga and Judy Byous of Rossville; two brothers, Joseph W. Byous Jr., of Rossville, and Jerry Lee Byous, of Panama City, Fla.; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Lebron Brandon and Rev. Richard Kennett officiating.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with nephews serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends today and Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Nellie Reagan
PEACHTREE CITY – Nellie Ruth Reagan, 89, formerly of Tullahoma, Tenn., died Thursday, April 1, 2010.
Visitation with the family will be today, April 6, 2010 from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. CDT at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. CDT at Bethany Cemetery.
Leave condolences at www.tullahomafuneralhome.com.
Aaron Ridley
CHICKAMAUGA – Aaron “Calvin” Ridley, 67, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010.
He was born Nov. 15, 1942. A former employee of Yarn Tex, he enjoyed country music, western movies, NASCAR and Bill Elliott.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Ridley; parents, Ernest and Willie Mae Ridley; sister, Mary Ridley.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Linda (Byron) Shahan, and Penny Hamby, of Chickamauga; several half brothers and sisters; two grandchildren, Hunter Shahan and Jennifer Hamby; and several close friends.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends prior to departing for the service today.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Thomas Wiley Sr.
CHICKAMAUGA – Thomas Alan Wiley Sr., 78, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010.
He was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and was a member of Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church. He served his country in the United States Army before retiring from Chubb Life as the mailroom supervisor. He later retired again from Walker County after 10 years of service. Alan spent most of his time taking pictures and enjoying his time with the Men’s club and Joy Sunday School Class at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Swicegood Wiley; and parents, O.T. and Maxine Wiley.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Camay Wiley, of Chickamauga; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Jeff Davis, of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Essie Lena Fuller; and “grand puppy” Holly Noel Wiley.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 with the Rev. Rick Maeser officiating at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, South, Rossville.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today, April 6, 2010 and prior to the service Wednesday.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, J. Avery Bryan Chapel.
ALABAMA
Gene Beidler
BRYANT – Gene Eldon Beidler, 72, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.
He was a veteran of U.S. Airforce.
Gene is survived by his wife, Jean Beidler; son, Ted Beidler, son Robert Stengel; daughter, Karen (Arlice) Hartline; sister, Nancy Miller; several grandchildren; and a world of friends.
Share your thoughts and memories at www.javerybryan.com.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.