HAMILTON COUNTY
Kenneth Adair
Kenneth Rory Adair, 52, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral: today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Danny Lance as the eulogist, assisted by Pastor Terrance Hannah.
Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Edward Baxter Jr.
Edward Leonard Baxter Jr., of Hixson, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
He was born Feb. 10, 1925.
Having lived a life full of interest in things, how those things work, how to make those things and often times successfully manufacturing them, Leonard found peace and love throughout his entire life. Though challenged with a war wound suffered in France during WWII, Leonard had a charm second to none which allowed those around him to become equally as interesting themselves. Though he loved and enjoyed many things, he held particular affinity for animals, history, motorcycles and generally having fun which accentuated his unique and encapsulating smile. Leonard also greatly valued his friendships, some lasting more than 75 years. Those who knew him well would revel in the facts and historical significance of life and the world shared only among the closest friends who also shared the same passion. His life was significantly impacted through relationships, his children, his experiences in such a way he was able to choose what is perhaps the most significant choice of life – the choice of salvation. Leonard did battle with a number of physical ailments yet did not suffer in his days and was surrounded by those who love and believe in him as he made his way to heaven peacefully.
Leonard was born an only child to the late Edward Leonard Baxter and Corrine B. Brown. Leonard was married to Dorthea Stage having two children, Douglas and Elizabeth. Later he was married to Nell Austin, having one child, David Baxter. He was later married to Jane Farmer having no children of their own. Leonard will forever be remembered by his beloved grandchildren Jake, Dulcie and Sophie. He will also always be remembered by his many friends, extended family and those who cared so well for his needs throughout his later years.
Leonard served proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII, 8th Infantry Division, coming home a Purple Heart recipient from a leg shot in France in 1944. Graduating high school from Red Bank, then from the University of Chattanooga as a civil engineer, Leonard went on to work at American Lava and finally retiring from TVA in 1993. From 1958 through 1995, Leonard also owned and operated Baxter Plastics in Chattanooga.
As a long, interesting life is meant to be celebrated, Leonard’s family encourages friends to attend a visitation/memorial service on Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 4 p.m. through 8 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace, Hixson.
Friends are also invited to attend Leonard’s burial service at 2:20 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at Coulter Chapel no later than 1:30 p.m. Friday for the drive to the National Cemetery where Leonard will be laid to rest with military honours. His son David will share the graveside eulogy.
A reception in Leonard’s honour will be held following the burial service. The family wishes to invite all friends to attend. Details will be provided at the visitation and burial services.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
The family requests flowers be sent to Coulter Chapel and any financial donations to be made to the SPCA on Leonard’s behalf.
Charles Bellows
Charles Walker Bellows, 56, of Ooltewah and former resident of Athens, died Monday night, April 12, 2010, at Parkridge East Medical Center in Chattanooga.
A native of McMinn County he was preceded in death by his father, Charles Walker Bellows Jr.; and his first wife, JoAnne Mace Bellows.
He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, and was a graduate of McMinn County High School and Tennessee Wesleyan College. A former President of the Athens Jaycees, he was presently serving as an officer of the GWRRA Chapter V of Chattanooga. He and his wife owned and operated a Medical Legal Consulting company in Chattanooga.
He was a wonderful father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, brother-in-law and a friend to many.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Harris Bellows, of Ooltewah, one son and fiancée, Christopher C.W. Bellows and Fran Wilburn, of Ooltewah, his mother, Betty Brabson Bellows, of Athens, two stepsons and their spouses, Eric and Lisa Bonanno, of Murfreesboro, Ryan and Jessica Bonnano, of Chattanooga; two granddaughters, Allyssa and Finley Bonanno; three grandsons, Joseph and Riley Bonanno and Owen Bellows; one sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Stephen Pell, of Athens, brother-in-law and his wife, Marlin and Tammie Harris, of Boyton Beach, Fla.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Flynn officiating.
Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home prior to the service.
If you are unable to attend this service or visitation you may sign the guest register at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens is serving the family of Charles Walker Bellows.
William Blackburn Jr.
William E. Blackburn Jr., 75, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Consulate Health Care.
Funeral service will be today, April 14, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Lynn Carroll officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Family will receive friends today after 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Doris Bradford
Doris Chandler Bradford, 80, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, with her family by her side in a local hospital.
She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Milford Chandler, Bruce Chandler, J.W. Chandler and Vivian Chandler; one sister, Clara Holt.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Bradford; son, Benny Bradford; two daughters, Linda (Wally) Keasler and Karen (Danny) Harris; four grandchildren, David Keasler, Lea Shurden, Donnie Pell and Paul Pell; two great-grandchildren, Madeline Pell and Eli Pell; two brothers, Ray and Clay Chandler; one sister, Sarah Parton.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Tilley officiating.
Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West.
The family will receive friends from from 10-11:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Cecile Brumlow
Cecile Louise Brumlow, 77, of Hixson, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Johanna Bushey
Johanna Lane Bushey, 87, wife of the late Dr. Glenn L. Bushey, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010, at a local health care facility.
She was born May 7, 1922, in Marion County, S.C., to the late B. Frank Lane and Maggie Thompson Lane. She attended Asheville Teachers College in Asheville, N.C., and then the University of South Carolina, graduating with an AB degree in Education in 1943.
After graduation Mrs. Bushey worked as a claims adjuster for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. during World War II. She married Dr. Bushey in 1946.
She is survived by two children, Deborah Ohge and Nick Bushey; a brother, Dick Lane, of Caswell Beach, N.C., and an extended family of nieces and nephews.
Beginning in 1965 she worked as an elementary school librarian in the Walker County, Ga., school system, first at North Rossville Elementary and then at Fairview Elementary. During this time she earned a Masters of Library Science degree from East Tennessee State University. She retired in 1982.
Mrs. Bushey was active in Rivermont Presbyterian Church as a choir member and a Sunday school teacher. She organized the church’s first library. She also served as music librarian for the Chattanooga Boys Choir.
Throughout her life she remained devoted to family, devoted to God, and devoted to the children she taught.
The memorial service for Mrs. Bushey will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 14, at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Dan Sansbury officiating.
Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave.
Richard Carden
Richard E. Carden, 59, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2010.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bert and Nettie Carden; and brother, Morris (Judy) Carden.
Survivors include daughter, Kristi (Chris) Scott; sister, Myrtice Richardson; two grandsons, Zachary and Trevor Scott; special nephews, Jason (Audra) Richardson, DeWayne (Jennifer) Merritt, Lamar (Mel) Carden and Dicky Carden of Virginia. Special loved ones, Nickey (Nathan), Steven, Dylan, Austin, Nicholas, Aiden and Evan.
Visitation will be in Rossville Baptist Tabernacle, 101 Hooker Road, Rossville, Ga., from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15. Brother David Winton will conduct the service at 7 p.m.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Van Cavett
Van A. Cavett, 77, died at his Lookout Mountain home on Sunday, April 11, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline; daughter, Anne Cavett and her partner Leslie Urban, of Davidson N.C.; and son, Andrew Cavett, of Lookout Mountain.
Born in Memphis Aug. 5, 1932, to the late Van Andrew Sr. and Anne Broyles Cavett, Van grew up in Mississippi, primarily in Jackson where he graduated from Millsaps College. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and Omicron Delta Kappa honorary leadership fraternity. During his college career, he also worked as a sportswriter for the Jackson Daily News while serving as two-year editor of the college newspaper, only the second person in the school’s history to do so, his predecessor being his future father-in-law, Norman Bradley. Following his 1953 graduation from Millsaps and US Army service, he received a master’s degree from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
He briefly worked in Roanoke Va., then joined the staff of the Chattanooga Times in 1957 as a copy editor.
In 1964 the family moved to Louisville, Ky. where he served the Louisville Times in a number of positions; after a Professional Journalism Fellowship to Stanford University, he became an editorial writer and later Editorial Editor of the Times, then the first Editorial Editor of the combined Courier-Journal and Louisville Times and finally Editorial Editor of the Courier-Journal when it assumed single status. Van retired briefly in 1989, then moved to Allentown Pa. as Editorial Editor of The Morning-Call, where he brought best-of-state awards to that newspaper within a year, to add to a number of other personal and professional recognitions in Kentucky and Pennsylvania. His journalistic career not only afforded him the opportunity to travel the world but allowed him personal access to interesting personalities from Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Yasser Arafat to surviving dissidents from a number of former Iron Curtain countries.
Van particularly valued his close connection with other editorial writers through membership in – and presidency of – the National Conference of Editorial Writers, which awarded him a Life Membership in 1995. Upon his retirement from The Morning-Call in 1997, Van and Caroline returned to Lookout Mountain where they have continued to make their home in the house where they met. Over the years, Van maintained an active involvement in a variety of community pursuits, most especially the Episcopal Church, which he served as vestryman and diocesan representative in Louisville, Bethlehem Pa., and Lookout Mountain.
At the time of his death, he was in the third part of a four-year Education for Ministry program to prepare lay members for more extensive leadership. Van also participated in the initial Senior Neighbors Leadership Academy and the first Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute in Chattanooga.
Visitation will take place today, April 14, at 2 p.m. in Talbird Hall at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain, with a memorial service at 3 p.m. in the church and interment in the Harriet Caldwell Garden.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd music program or to the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Dorothy Daniels
Dorothy M. Daniels, mother and sister, affectionately called, “Miss Dot”, 87, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 10, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five siblings; husband, Robert Daniels Sr.; and daughter, Brenda J. Daniels.
Survivors: loving and devoted children, Carolyn (Terry) Fuqua, Robert Daniels Jr., both of Chattanooga, Larry (Yvonne) Daniels, of Acworth, Ga., Jacquelyn and Rev. Larry Miles, of Conyers, Ga., Calvin Daniels, of Jacksonville, Fla., Vincent L. Daniels, of Chattanooga and Priscilla Billen, of Kennesaw, Ga.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral: Thursday at 11 a.m. at Greater Tucker Baptist Church with the Rev. M.T. Billingsley, Senior Pastor and the Rev. Larry Miles, Eulogist.
Interment: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: today from 7-8 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Jimmy Gilbreath
Jimmy David Gilbreath, a dedicated Parrothead, passed Monday, April 12, 2010, at a local hospital after a brief battle with lung cancer.
He was a Mississippi State University graduate, a nuclear engineer for TVA, an antique dealer, an avid bowler, a great father, wonderful husband, and genuine person with great hair.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Gilbreath and dog, Oreo.
He is survived by his mother, Ava Mae (Larry) Gilbreath Wheelock; sister, Virginia (Doug) Hall; brother, Michael (Rhonda) Gilbreath; son, Jason (Kate) Gilbreath; daughter, Amy (Jack) Tarpley; niece Trisha (Clay) Williams; grandchildren, Kendall, Max, Aedan, and Zach; two parrots; two and a half wives; and a bevy of women that loved him.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the North Chapel with Minister Tommy Stone officiating.
The family will receive friends for visitation from noon until 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mississippi State University, Miss State, MS 39762.
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.
Robert Goodloe
Robert Goodloe, 53, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Chattanooga.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
John Harper Sr.
John R. Harper Sr., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Harper; and son, Steven Harper.
He leaves behind son, John Jr. (Kay) Harper; and daughter, Judy (Roger) Merriman; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
John served as a Navy Frogman in the Pacific during WW II. He was active in his church, Ridgedale Baptist and the Knights of the Pythias. He brought many smiles to others with his candy and greetings. He will be loved and missed for all time.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 5805 Lee Highway, Suite 204, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3546.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Graveside Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Bill Owens officiating. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 95.
Please share your condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 404 S. Moore Road.
Louise Henshaw
Lillie Louise Henshaw, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2010, following a long battle with cancer.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She especially enjoyed visits with her family and friends and long conversations on the telephone. She had a gift for gardening and was known for her love of flowers. She was referred to by most as “Aunt Lou”.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillie Howard; her husband of 40 years, Lafollette Henshaw; and daughter, Linda Henshaw Patterson. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Maggie Reeves, Johnny Howard, Lena Bryant, William Howard, Edith Higdon, Frank Howard, Ruth Gass, Jake Howard, Geneva Goforth and Alleen Collins.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Randy) Chesnut, of Ringgold; grandsons, Chuck Harbison, of Chattanooga and Joey (Jacquelyn) Chesnutt, of Ringgold; granddaughter, Darla (Jason) Crawford, of Ringgold; two great-grandchildren, Charles and Makayla Harbison; sister, Dottie Forsythe and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Much appreciation is extended to the family members who showed such love and compassionate care and support throughout her illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, in the chapel at W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home in Fort Oglethorpe with Randy Chesnutt officiating.
Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery in South Pittsburg, Tenn.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 9 p.m. today, April 14, and prior to the service on April 15 at the funeral home.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Buddy Kelley
Buddy “T-Bone” Kelley, 49, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Kelley was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a son of the late Don S. Sr. and Norma Kelley. He was of the protestant faith and was an employee of Lane Equipment Co. with nine years of service.
Bud was an avid motorcycle rider with Harley Owners Group and held membership with Elk’s Lodge #91 and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Geraldine Case.
Survivors include his fiancée Melanie Osborne; brother and sister-in-law, Jim (Bobbie) Kelley, Chattanooga; sister, Connie K. Alsobrook, Chattanooga; nephew, Billy Scott Austin, Knoxville; niece, Tiffany (Nicholas) Sims, great-niece, Vivian S. Sims, all of Chattanooga.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Grady Disheroon officiating.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Robin Miller
Robin Renee Miller, 41, of Hixson went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2010 from her earthly home after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at noon today in the Highway 58 chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. George Angel and Pastor Randy Bell officiating.
Interment will follow in McInturff Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Highway 58 Chapel 622-3171.
Mary Moore
Mary Sprague Moore, 97, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010, at home, after several challenging years she accepted with so much grace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four sisters, two brothers and one daughter as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Mary is survived by two daughters and one son, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all located throughout the United States.
She was one of the last of a bygone era. Mary graduated from the University of Chattanooga in 1932. She was widowed at 39 with four young children. Thus began her employment career which spanned 50 years until age 90.
Mary was exceptional in so many ways. Her faith kept her strong and her many activities kept her mind sharp. She always found time to listen and give encouragement and played a significant role in so many lives. Her contribution to others was indeed considerable. She relished communing with nature during long walks in free time.
Her life of giving unconditionally was remarkable. Her spirit will remain in the hearts of all those her life touched. Memorials may be made to the Mission Fund at Hixson Presbyterian Church, 1005 Gadd Road, Hixson, TN 37343.
A memorial service is being planned.
Mary Nowell
Mary Catherine Nowell, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2010, at Standifer Place Nursing Home in Chattanooga.
Mary Catherine was born Sept. 27, 1926 to Alvin and Mary Alice Williamson Walker, of Lexington, Miss.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Oakley and Mary Alice Williamson Walker; son, John Marshall Nowell, of Chattanooga; sister, Marie Walker Meigs, of Chattanooga; and brother, Howard Hyde Walker, of Jackson, Miss.
Mary Catherine is survived by her sister-in-law, Sarah W. Walker, of Jackson, Miss; nephews, Scott Oakley Walker, of Collierville, Tenn., Tracy Lark Walker, of Dublin, Calif., and Charles Meigs, of Knoxville; nieces, Trudy Lynn Bush, of Morton, Miss, Sandra Lee Brown, of Brandon, Miss and Wendy Walker King, of Utica, Miss; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. today, April 14, 2010, at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. 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.
Chaplain Dallas Roscoe
Chaplain (Col.) Dallas G. Roscoe, Ret., 83, of Hixson, went from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Monday, April 12, 2010.
Dallas was born in Smackover, Ark. and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University. He served our country in the U.S. Army before entering New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary College and retired from the military with 20 years of active duty. His active duty included the Korean War, Germany, and in Vietnam twice. Colonel Roscoe served nine years in the Chattanooga Reserves. He was the first Pastor of Memorial Baptist Church and honored as Pastor Emeritus in later years. After retirement Chaplain Roscoe served 14 years as Minister to the Senior Adults at Red Bank Baptist and held the weekly Tuesday Bible study at Wellington Place for the past 12 years.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ellen Quinn Roscoe; sisters-in-law, Gladys (Buzz) Busby and Janie (Harold) Cummings; brother-in-law, J. H. (Sandra) Quinn Jr.; several special nieces, nephews, along with a great-nephew, Nicholas Cummings Samples and great-niece, Tessa Quinn Cummings. Dallas was known as “Uncle Dallas” to many friends and family.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the North Chapel.
Services for the Rev. Roscoe will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the North Chapel with the Rev. Bob Dasal officiating.
Burial will follow in National Cemetery with full military honors for Chaplain Colonel Roscoe.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Dallas’s name to Quachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR 71998, or New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.
Patricia Smith
Patricia W. Smith, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2010.
Born in Holly Hills, S.C., she embraced Chattanooga as her home and was an outstanding citizen. She took civil service like a job, serving as the Chairwoman of HANDS (Home of Neighborhood Development Sponsors), President of Maple Acres Garden Club, and Chair of Scenic Cities Beautiful Commission, fighting against litter in the city and personally planting trees around the city. She was awarded the Tennessee Beautiful Environment Award in 1977 and was called an “ideal gal” in the Free Press who always had an eye out for new projects to help the community. She was given the Distinguished Citizen award in 1975 for her work.
Patricia Smith was also an outstanding businesswoman, becoming one of the first female Senior Vice Presidents of a major bank. She was responsible for planning and directing performance of banks in her regions, which included 25 banks. She graduated from the University of Virginia where she was awarded “Outstanding Thesis for the Class of 1980.” She also had the great honor of winning the longest natural nails contest at the i natural Cosmetics contest at Eastgate Mall.
Her parents are the late Roy J. Whitson and Mildred Whitson. Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Cecil Smith.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Catherine Durham; her brother, Joe Whitson; and Becky Smart, her niece.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.
She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Southeast Tennessee.
Derrick Stoudemire
Derrick Stoudemire,46, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday April 2, 2010.
Survivors include: fiancé, Jeanette McClendon; children, William, Willmeca, Tiarra, Monique, and Tia; siblings, Patricia (Billy) Williams, Halcy, that passed away 4 days after him, Linda, Janice, Lorraine and Ira Stoudemire; and a host of other relatives in friends.
Public may view at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Funeral services will follow starting at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Samuel Turner, officiating.
Halcy Stoudemire
Halcy Ann Stoudemire, of Chatanooga, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
Funeral arrangments will be announced by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
Bobby Tucker Sr.
Bobby Edward Tucker Sr., 82, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Tucker was a member of Rossville Holiness Church, was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War, and was a retired truck driver for Valley Machine with over 30 years of service.
Survivors include his loving wife, Elvie Tucker; son, Bobby E. Tucker Jr.; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, who he loved very much, Gayle and Keith Ragan, Betty and Patrick Booth.
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 the Rev. Dallas Walker officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Homer Walker
Homer L. Walker, 87,of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, at his home.
He was born on June 25, 2010 in Sequatchie Valley, Tenn.
He was a lifetime member of Dividing Ridge Church of God.
He was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local #846 for approximately 65 years while serving as a past President and an Assistant Business Agent and a Laborer Forman for TVA. He also worked for various contractors in the Chattanooga area.
He loved sports and was an avid NASCAR fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Lizzie Marie Walker; brothers, James Lee, Eugene, and Howard Walker; sister, Naomi Atchley.
He is survived by his partner in life of 68 years, Laura B. “Pet” Walker; children, Wayne and wife, Alice Walker, Barbara and husband, Paul Flaherty, Ronnie “Runt” and wife, Bobbie Walker, and Sandra G. Walker; brothers, Russell and Wendell Walker; and sister-in-law, Arvin King; grandchildren, Steve Flaherty, Danny Flaherty, Jason Walker, Ronnie Walker Jr., Dawn Goggins and Lori Boyle; eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Kenneth Yates officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Dividing Ridge Church of God Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Donald Zeigler and Nurses Gail and Vicky of Guardian Home Care.
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.
TENNESSEE
Steven Hicks
CLEVELAND – Steven H. “Steve” Hicks, 50, died Sunday, April 11,2010.
Survivors are brother, Bill Mull; sisters, Joan Owenby, Darlene Hicks and Janet Burroughs; seven nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews.
Services are today 11 a.m. at the North Ocoee Chapel, Jim Rush Funeral Homes.
Interment Cottonport Baptist Church Cemetery.
Lois Julian
CLEVELAND – Lois Julian, 67, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in a local hospital.
Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Fike Funeral Home.
Steven King
BATTLECREEK – Steven Alexander King, 20, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his home.
Steven was born on July 10, 1989. A 2007 graduate of South Pittsburg High School, he enjoyed playing his Playstation and watching wrestling.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Walter “Buddy” King and maternal grandparents, Barney and Callie Nunley.
Survivors include his parents, Bruce and Shirley King; brother, Matthew King; and sister, Katie King; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, April 15, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Nelson officiating.
Interment will follow at Gilliam Cemetery in Battlecreek, Tenn.
The family will receive friends for visitation today, April 14, from 2-9 p.m. CDT at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tatefh.com.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn. 423-942-9500.
Amy Layne
WHITE BLUFF – Amy Louise Layne, 73, a former resident of Monteagle passed away Monday, April 12, 2010.
Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel.
Burial at Harrison Cemetery, Sewanee.
Visitation: Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn.
Marston Mullikin
CLEVELAND – Marston “Red” Mullikin, 91, died Monday, April 12, 2010.
Survivors include: sister, Charlotte Mullikin; daughters, Jeanette Mullikin, Dolores Moore and husband, Tony, Valerie Crader and husband, Rusty; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are noon Thursday and visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Annis Swafford
PIKEVILLE – Annis Roberta Swafford, 78, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Swafford officiating.
Interment: Summer City Cemetery
Visitation 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Carol Wright-Archey
COWAN – Carol Ann Wright-Archey, 38, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Harton Regional Medical Center.
Memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. today, April 14, 2010, from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com
GEORGIA
Betty Burse
LaFAYETTE – Betty Lucille Suttle Burse, 67, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, in a local health care in Chattanooga.
She was a member of Cove Road Church Of God. She was a retired teacher of Chattooga County School System.
Survivors are her loving family, husband, James Burse; three sons, Kenneth (Karen) Burse, Chadwick (Vicki) Burse, Christopher (Angelita) Burse; brother, David Suttle; sisters, Maxine (Bobby) Neal, of LaFayette and Diane Houston, of Chattanooga; eight grandchildren; other sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Of LaFayette with Brother James Brown and other ministers officiating.
Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church on Friday one hour before the service.
Interment at LaFayette Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Curtis Hannum
ROSSVILLE – Curtis Ivins Hannum, 21, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
He was a native of Annapolis, Md., and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga.
He was a 2007 graduate of Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School and had attended Dalton State Community College and Northwest Georgia Technical College.
He was the beloved son of Bonnie and John Hannum, of Rossville. Other survivors include one sister, Emily Hannum, of Rossville; grandparents, Dan and Elizabeth Ivins, of Providence, R.I., and William and Evelyn Hannum, of Bowie, Md.; two aunts, Leslie Sipes, of West Virginia, and Wendy Cicio, of Calera, Ala.; one uncle, Wade Hannum, of Arnold, Md.; and several other great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga with the Rev. Dr. Dan Ivins officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Curtis Ivins Hannum Memorial Foundation to help other young people in need at any Northwest Georgia Bank.
If you are unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.
Arvel Hendon
ROSSVILE – Arvel Hugh Hendon, 93, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 in a local health care facility.
Funeral services will be held today at 10:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Brent Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
To share condolences and to view his video tribute, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Margaret Phillips
ROSSVILLE – Margaret Louise Beaver Phillips, 88, died Monday, April 12, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Lucille Stone
TRENTON – Lucille Baker Stone, 94, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010.
She enjoyed fishing and truck farming for many years. She was formerly employed at TNT, Dade County Sheriff’s Department, Dade County Water authority and Dade County DFAC’S.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Leonard Baker and Roy Stone; son, Donny Baker; two sisters, Elsie Woodall and Dora Tinker.
Survivors include two sons and wives, Leonard and Carol Baker, Harrison, Tenn., Dewey and Phyllis Baker, Trenton; four grandchildren, Nathan Baker, Sharon Smith, Beth Jones, Sabrina Curtis; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday in the Trenton chapel with Brother Robert Goff officiating.
Visitation 3-8 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
ALABAMA
Bonnie Culpepper
SCOTTSBORO – Bonnie Wynn Culpepper, 73, passed away Monday April 12, 2010 at her residence.
Her service will be Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 2 p.m. CDT in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Pisgah Cemetery.
Louise Deerman
DUTTON – Louise Craig Deerman, 91, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Highlands Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. CDT Saturday from Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Dutton.
Burial in adjointing cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation Saturday from 1-3 p.m. CDT at the church.
Helen Fox
HENAGAR – Helen Dawson Fox, 87, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at her residence.
Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by husband, Carl Fox.
Survivors include, daughter, Ernestine Fincher, Buchanan, Ga.; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Larry Beville, Henagar, Cecile and Charlie Johnson, Memphis; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Gretna Johnson, Cleveland; son, Joe Johnson, Lylerly, Ga., 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 13 great- great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 15, at New Bethany Baptist Church in Sweetwater, Tenn. with the Rev. Jerry Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in West View Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel and from noon until service time Thursday.
Larry Nail
CROSSVILLE – Larry Joe Nail, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CDT Thursday from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Bethsaida Cemetery in Boaz.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. CDT today.