HAMILTON COUNTY
George Brown Sr.
George R. Brown Sr., 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday night, April 16, 2010.
He was owner and operator of Geographics Tag World for 21 years, along with his assistant Shawn Markie.
He was born on March 5, 1937, to the late James Millard and Ruth Brown of Red Bank.
He was a graduate of Baylor School, class of 1956 and attended the University of Chattanooga. He was a Mason and a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his children, Bonnie Lynn Brown and George Rodney Brown Jr.; granddaughter, Casey C. Clopton; brother, Jim M. Brown Jr. and Shawn Markie, all of Chattanooga.
Family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.
Nellie Chandler
Nellie Hall Chandler, 77, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord and her husband on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was a member of Delashmitt Road Baptist Church.
Nellie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, the Rev. Jim Chandler; a daughter, Debbie Chandler; mother, Eunice Oliver Hall; two sisters; and four brothers.
She is survived by her children, Ann (Don) Fritz and Jimmie Lou (Gary) Marshall; grandchildren, Mac and David Fritz and Shea and Briana Marshall; great-grandson, Dylan Fritz; great-granddaughter, Jordyn Fritz; sister-in-law, Ruth (Bud) Varner; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the North Chapel and 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the church.
Funeral services for Nellie will be held at noon Tuesday at Delashmitt Road Baptist Church, 4709 Delashmitt Road, Hixson, with the Rev. Ronnie Smith and the Rev. Billy Dean officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nellie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Mamie Cooper
Mamie Jane Cooper, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010.
Survivors include: son, George (Monica) Cooper; grandchildren, Aliyah, Nevada and Anthony Cooper; sisters, Eva Thomas and Claudia Leith, Cordova, Ala., Geraldine (Bishop Vesta) Dixon and Gessner Cathy, Chicago; brother, George Raymond Thomas; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Public may view 2-8 p.m. today at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2010, with the Rev. Winfred Eppenger officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Joseph Dowling
Joseph Stegin Dowling, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Dowling graduated from Savannah High School and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh, Pa. During World War II, he served in the military training fighter pilots and was later licensed as a private pilot.
He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, and a 3rd-degree Knight of Columbus.
Mr. Dowling was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie Dowling; brother, the Rev. William Dowling; sister, Mary Rossiter; and his loving wife of 59 years, Angela Ryan Dowling.
Survivors include children; son, the Rev. John Dowling; daughter, Marie Bergheimer, son-in-law, Alan; son, the Rev. Kevin Dowling; son, Mark Dowling, daughter-in-law, Paulette; daughter, Barbara Dowling; son, Brian Dowling, daughter-in-law, Beth; daughter, Katherine Northrop, son-in-law, George; grandchildren, Alan Jr., Michael, Angela, Callie, Kate, Natalie, Maggie and Jack; two sisters, Lillian Odom (James), Ann Farr (Joseph); and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday, April 19, at St. Jude Catholic Church with Fathers John Dowling and Kevin Dowling officiating.
Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. today, April 18, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund or Hospice of Chattanooga.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Norma Engle
Norma Engle died Thursday, April 15, 2010.
Memorial service 2-3:30 p.m. today at Tiftonia Baptist Church, 518 Browns Ferry Road, Pastor Brannon officiating.
Send condolences to justin amays64@yahoo.com.
Martha Franklin
Martha Jo Franklin, 77, of Ooltewah, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at her home.
Mrs. Franklin was born in Hamilton County to John and Della Jenkins. She enjoyed nature, especially birds and the time that she spent with her family.
Surviving are her children, Dexter (Bernice) Franklin, of Ider, Ala., Pamela Kilgore, of Rossville, Dennis (Beverly) Franklin, of Graysville, Ga., and David (Faye) Franklin of Ider, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Frances Winfrey, of Rhome, Texas, and Jewell Leroy, of Harrison.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar E. Franklin and her parents.
There will be no visitation and services will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Pfc. Jonathon Hall
Pfc. Jonathon David Hall, 23, of Woodlawn, Tenn., died Thursday, April 8, 2010, in Afghanistan from wounds he suffered a day earlier when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday with full military honors.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Woodland Park Baptist Church, Chattanooga.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
He was born Sept. 9, 1986 at Fort Campbell, Ky.
He grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and attended Northwest High School for one year. He was a combat medic assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment Rakkasan, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assualt). He was awarded the following medals: Bronze Star Medal (posthumous), Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Medal Badge, Weapons Qualification Badge Rife Expert, and Overseas Service Bar.
Survivors include his father, Lt. Col. Steven D. Hall, Anchorage, Alaska; his mother, Robynn K. Harrison, Rocky Face, Ga.; sister, Tristyn E. Hall, Ashland City, Tenn.; paternal grandparents, Mary and Hugh Hall, of Woodlawn; paternal great-grandmother, Ruby Johnson, Indian Mound, Tenn.; and maternal grandparents, retired CW5 Don and Jan Priddy, Chattanooga.
In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, Tenn.
Condolences may be made at www.javerybryan.com.
Local arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home on McCallie Avenue.
Lillie Haney
Lillie S. Haney, 69, of Hixson, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Alex Haas
Alex “Pete” Haas, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010.
He had been a resident of Chattanooga for 60 years and retired from 3M after 29 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his son, Don Haas.
Survivors include his wife of 76 years, Joyce White; one daughter, Cherel Dempsey Davis, Rossville; one granddaughter, Dawn Moore Towry; two grandsons, James Dempsey and Chad Haas; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Lane Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Earline Howard
Earline F. Howard, 87, of Sale Creek, departed this life Friday, April 16, 2010, at 12:34 p.m. at home with her family by her side.
She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ where she will live forever surrounded by His love.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh E. Howard; and her parents, Otis Lee and Gertrude Manley Fitch.
She is survived by three children, Charles (Frances) Hayes, Loyd (Judy) Trimm and Lisa (Dwayne) Perkins; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Earline loved Jesus, her family and nature. After 30 years of service, she retired from DuPont Co. of Hixson. She was a member of Abba’s House where she attended the Esther Sunday School Class.
The service to celebrate her life will be held at Bethel Temple Assembly of God, 6613 Hixson Pike, Hixson, at 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, with a brief visitation an hour before the service begins.
The service will be officiated by Pastor Terry Evans and Pastor Jeffrey Ogg.
Interment will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens after the service.
The family will receive visitors from 2-6 p.m. today, April 18, at Legacy Funeral Home, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneral home.com.
Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Francis Loscudo
Francis A. Loscudo, of Ooltewah, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 15, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife of 62 years, Janet, and family at Amedisys Hospice of Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.
He was born May 4, 1927.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonso and Anna Loscudo, of Johnstown, Pa.
Mr. Loscudo, a part of the Greatest Generation, was a WWII veteran serving with the U.S. Navy. After serving in the war, Frank received his degree in engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Upon graduation, he began his lifelong manufacturing career with Owens Corning Fiberglass Corp. which afforded his family many opportunities to live in different cities and make many friends while serving his communities along the way. He was Director of Quality Assurance in Toledo at his retirement in 1986.
Like many of his generation Frank’s focus was being the best husband and father for his family that he truly loved and that were his pride and joy. Soon after his retirement Frank and Janet moved to the Villages in Florida where he spent the majority of his retirement years enjoying his friends and family, and pursuing his love of a good game of golf.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; three sons and three daughters, son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Angie Loscudo, Cleveland, Tenn., son and daughter-in-law, John and Patti Loscudo, Toledo, Ohio, son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Beth Loscudo, Loveland, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Keith Quatrano, Ooltewah, daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Randy Boehme, Louisville, Ky., daughter and son-in-law, Clare and Curry McHughes, Nashville; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jesse, Wesley, Chuck, Samantha, Leah, Joseph, Laura, John, Michael, Lisa, Benjamin, Madison, John and Mathew; brother, Louis and his wife, Pauline Loscudo, of Amarillo, Texas; sisters, Theresa Rovida and Josephine Loscudo, of Johnstown, Pa.; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Ron Miller, Johnstown; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral mass will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Johnstown at 10 a.m. on Wednesday April 21, 2010.
Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Stoystown, Pa.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.tribute.
The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at Geisels Funeral Home, Johnstown. Call 814-539-2109 for details.
Bessie McNeese
Bessie Lee McNeese, 75, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and daughter, enjoyed gardening and was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. McNeese was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Gene McNeese; parents, Henry and Sadie Hicks; sons, Dwight, Michael and David Workman; sister, Mary Daniels; brother, John Hicks.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and John Sisk, of Chattanooga; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Maranda McNeese, of Chattanooga; sisters, Martha Bailey and Judy Vaughn; brother, Jerry “Buddy” Hicks; seven grandchildren, Jamie, Rachel, Kristin Workman, Mary and Charles Sisk, Cory McKaig and Jordyn McNeese; three great-grandchildren, Terrell Workman, Pailey Branham and Cloe Sisk; several nieces and nephews; host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in the Trenton Chapel with Brother Gene Coleman officiating.
Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.
Visitation noon-8 p.m. today and noon-2 p.m. Monday.
Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
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 will be 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Hixson Presbyterian Church. Since Mary made an anatomical donation, a private ceremony for the immediate family is planned at a later date to spread her ashes, as she had requested.
Rev. Herbert Myhan
The Rev. Herbert Olen Myhan, 81, of East Brainerd, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010, in a local hospital from complications due to Alzheimer’s.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Tuscumbia, Ala., to James O. and Ella Lee Myhan. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Edward M. and William H. Myhan.
Mr. Myhan was a member of Concord Baptist Church. He pastored several churches in the Chattanooga area, most recently Oak Grove Baptist Church and Kingspoint Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Tennessee Temple College and Bible School. He volunteered in several nursing homes and also retired from the Nestle Co.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Thomas Myhan; daughters, Susan (Jay) Clark, LaFayette, Ga., Becky (Chris) Traffanstedt, Ringgold, Ga.; three granddaughters, Anna, Katie and Hope Traffanstedt; sister, Joyce Underwood, San Antonio, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David King and Dr. Jim Gennoe officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at The Lantern on Shallowford Road.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. today and 5-7 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Barbara Parker
Barbara JoAnn Parker, 69, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010.
Survivors include daughter, Cynthia (Tim) James; sons, R.C. and Gary Parker; granddaughter, LeAnn James; sister, Gayle Daugherty.
Visitation will be in Brainerd Hills Church of God from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 19, and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday. Brad Daugherty will conduct the service at 1 p.m.
Interment will be in Greewood Cemetery.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Carlton Pendergrass Jr.
Carlton Alva Pendergrass Jr., 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010.
He was a graduate of Red Bank High School and was preceded by his brother, Jim Pendergrass.
A memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.
Doris Rea
Doris Rea, 88, of Signal Mountain, loving wife, mother and grandmother, left this world on Friday, April 16, 2010, to join the saints in heaven.
She had been hospitalized for many weeks in a local hospital and prior to that in a hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born in Antigo, Wis., and graduated in 1943 from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in education. Shortly after graduation, she married George Rea, of Milwaukee. They had met at the university. Doris and George settled in Milwaukee, where Doris taught in the school system. She received a master’s degree in library science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Doris was an avid golfer and active in ladies golf at Westmoor Country Club in Brookfield, Wis. In 1977, George’s job with The Heil Co. brought them to Signal Mountain. Doris continued with her golf and golf activities at Chattanooga Golf & Country Club and Signal Mountain Golf & County Club and the Chattanooga Women’s Golf Association. However, most of her time was spent in volunteer work at the Signal Mountain Library, Orange Grove Center and Erlanger hospital. In 2005, Erlanger hospital recognized her 25-plus years of Erlanger library volunteer service by naming the newly located Erlanger Children’s Library the “Doris Rea Resource Library.”
Doris’s survivors include her husband, George Rea; her daughter, Barbara (Jim) Knepshield, of Golden, Colo.; son, Douglas (Elaine) Rea, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and grandchildren, Michelle Rea, Caroline Rea, Michael Kenney and Ellen Kenney; her sister, Maxine Aarestad, of Austin, Texas; and many friends and neighbors.
There will be a Memorial service to celebrate her life at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, Marr Chapel, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alexian Village Scholarship Fund or Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Iretta Ritchie
Iretta Ritchie, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, peacefully at home with her family.
She treasured and loved her husband and family.
Her passion was working outside in the yard planting flowers and gardening. She loved and cared for all different types of animals.
She was preceded in death by her son, Don Hunter.
Loving survivors include her husband of 44 years, Haskel Ritchie, who was her best friend; daughter, Connie Hunter; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Olivia Yarbrough, Ronald and Shirley Yarbrough; six granddaughters, Vanessa Epperson, Starlena Thomason, Rhonda Pendry, Kim Brown, Angela Richardson, Toni Dodson; two grandsons, Bobby Yarbrough Jr., Gary Yarbrough; 16 great-grandchildren.
“From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalms 62:2.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday prior to departing for the service.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Glada Sedman
Glada Vincent Sedman, 83, of Hixson, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 16, 2010.
Glada was a longtime resident of the Hixson area and was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from DuPont.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Sedman; and a son, Kevin S. Sedman.
Glada is survived by her son, Vincent (Belinda) Sedman; two grandsons, Vince Sedman and Jake Sedman; brother, Kenneth Vincent; sisters, Pauline Sims and Edna Cluff; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Services for Glada will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the North Chapel with Pastor Kevin Dunn 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.
Vivian Shropshire
Vivian Eberhardt Shropshire, 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
She was a faithful member of Jehovah’s Witness. She graduated from Howard School, class of 1967.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lula Eberhardt; brothers, Homer and Bennie Eberhardt, Levi, Clifford and Leon Harris; sisters, Margie and Willie Harris and Lula Mae Hudson.
She leaves to cherish her memories her son, Carlo Eberhardt; granddaughter, Carla Eberhardt; brother, Ernest (Lucille) Coleman; sisters, Mary Dozier, Barbara King, Gloria (Robert) Moorer and Betty Peterson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Memorial services will be held at noon Monday, April 19, in the chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home with Discourse by Brother Clyde Turner.
Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Elida Slagle
Elida Balzi Slagle, 87, of Ooltewah, died Thursday, April 15, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Pearl Turner
Pearl Bork Turner, 63, of Calhoun, Ga., beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed from this life on Thursday, April 15, 2010, after a valiant battle with Multiple Septum Atrophy (MSA).
She was born and raised in Chattanooga. She was a 1964 graduate of Notre Dame High School and was a graduate of McKenzie Business College. She was tireless volunteer in many organizations during her life.
Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, Edward L. and Mildred B. Bork; and a sister, Edel B. Layman.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 39 years, J. Terry Turner; daughter, Gretchen B. Turner; a son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Miranda S. Turner; a sister, Judy B. Perry; and brother, Ed L. Bork III and other nieces, nephews, nephews, relatives and countless friends.
A celebration of Pearl’s life will be held with a memorial mass at St. Clement’s Catholic Church in Calhoun, Ga. at 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society in care of St. Clement’s Catholic Church, Calhoun, Ga.
R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, Ga., is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mrs. Pearl B. Turner.
Edith Wooten
Edith Goodwin “Nanny” Wooten, 84, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2010.
She was a member of Christ Way Baptist Church.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C. “Popa” Wooten.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Cartwright and husband, Bruce, of Bryant, Ala.; two grandchildren, Kelley Wade and husband, Alex, of Bryant, and Keith Cartwright and wife, Lori, of Morristown, Tenn.; five great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jarrod, and Haley Wade, of Bryant, Andrew and Matthew Cartwright, of Morristown; several nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 20 at the North Chapel.
The graveside services for Edith will follow at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Don Sapp and Gerald Roughton officiating.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
TENNESSEE
Richard Coleman
DAYTON — Richard A. Coleman, 75, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Chillicothe, Ill., and moved to Dayton 14 years ago. A member of the American Legion, Peoria Casting Club, Sportsman Club, NRA and VFW.
Preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Margaret Steelman Coleman.
Survivors are wife of 39 years, Wanda Lee Coleman, of Dayton; three sons, Johnathan Michael Coleman, of Tucson, Ariz., Scott Edwin Coleman, of Evensville, Barry Lee Coleman, of Columbus, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, Allison, B.J., Destiny, Dustin, Jamie, Kassie, Kaylee, Jennifer, Josh, Jeremy, Jessica, Lauren and Libby.
A celebration of his life will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the family residence.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the American Cancer Society.
Special thanks to Soddy-Daisy Health Care and Hospice of Chattanooga.
Services by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc., Dayton.
Eddie Griffith
WHITWELL — Eddie Arnold Griffith, 57, of the Griffith Creek community near Whitwell, died Friday, April 16, 2010.
Services 2 p.m. CDT today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Edward Griffith officiating.
Burial in Griffith Creek Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Highway 28, Whitwell.
Frank Griffith
WHITWELL — Franklin D. Griffith passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010, in a local health care facility.
The son of the late Wyatt and Mandy Long Griffith, he also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Griffith was retired from Sequatchie Handle Works and formerly attended Mineral Springs Church of God.
Survivors include a brother, John R. “Buster” Griffith Sr.; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. CDT today, April 18, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Rab Ramsey officiating.
Interment will in Pine Hill Cemetery on Whitwell Mountain.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. CDT today from until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, 423-942-9500.
Devota Johnson
McDONALD — Edith Devota Johnson, 87, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010, at her home.
Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Brady and Pearl Bentley Boger and was raised in Sallisbury, N.C. She attended Seventh-day Christian Assembly in Knoxville, was an avid quilter and experienced cabinetry finisher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Johnson Sr.; son, James R. Johnson Jr.; two brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include her children, Wade (Sharon) Johnson, of Clinton, Tenn., Linda (Raymond) Cadwallader, of McDonald, Tenn., and Barbara (Dave) Darr, of Baltimore, Md.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 19, at the funeral home, followed by funeral services at 6 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Wheatcroft officiating.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Willie Norris
JASPER — Willie Mae Norris, 83, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010 in a local health care facility.
A daughter of the late Vanis and Lillie Smith, she also was preceded in death by three children, Tammy L. Norris, Patricia Howard and James T. Williams.
Survivors include her daughter, Charlott Scroggs, of Jasper; son, David A. Wilson, of North Hollywood, Calif.; brother, Ewell Smith, of Manchester, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jason, Josh, James, Jerry, Tommy, Sandy; and several other grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at noon CDT Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronnie Case officiating.
The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday at Charles Creek Cemetery in McMinnville, Tenn.
Visit www.tatefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share words of comfort with the family.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, 423-942-9500.
Harlen Painter
CLEVELAND — Harlen Painter, 79, died Friday, April 16, 2010.
Survivors include wife, Lynette Painter; and children, Barrett Painter, Vicki Painter and Beth Robinson.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Broad Street United Methodist Church.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Farley Rose Jr.
DAYTON — Farley Rose Jr., 70, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010, at his residence.
He was a longtime resident of Rhea County, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union and a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife, Vivian Robinson Rose; parents, Decatur Farley and Mae Moore Rose; sister, Joyce Dawson; stepfather, Howard Blake.
Survivors include son, Matt (Deanna) Rose; daughter, Kristi (Tim) Uren, all of Dayton; two brothers, Howard Blake, New Mexico, John Blake, Dothan, Ala.; two grandchildren, Michael and Alana Uren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald and the Rev. Billy Norris officiating.
Interment in Rhea Memory Gardens.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home.
Marie Tate
MONTEAGLE — Marie Flury Tate, 94, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010, at her home.
Services are 3 p.m. CDT today at Foster & Lay Chapel.
Visitation noon-3 p.m. CDT.
Interment in city cemetery.
Arrangements by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tenn.
GEORGIA
Ray Atchley
TRENTON — Ray Atchley, 65, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010.
He was a member of Trenton Ministry Center.
Mr. Atchley was preceded in death by his parents, Ruford and Fannie Atchley; sister, Margie Baker; three brothers, Hershel Atchley, Billy Atchley and Gene Atchley.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Glenda Atchley; two daughters and son-in-law, Khrishell and Rex Harrison, Wildwood, Ga., and Lyneisa Atchley, of Wildwood; three sisters, Erma Venable, of Stevenson, Ala., Earline Lea, of Bryant, Ala., and Verna Waters, of Flinstone, Ga.; four brothers, Orban Atchley, of Bryant, Harold Atchley, of Stevenson, Ala., Donald Atchley and Roy Atchley, both of Trenton; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Funeral will be 4 p.m. today with Bishop David Smith and Bishop Randy Tinker officiating.
Interment will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is 1-4 p.m. today.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
Jena Crandall
RINGGOLD — Jena Noel Crandall, 23, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010.
She was born Dec. 25, 1986, in Chattanooga. Jena was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, and she loved spending time with her children.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Crandall.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Donna and Miles Teems; three children, Alexis, Cain and Charli; grandparents, Joe and Joan Hicks, of Ringgold; sister, Cheryl Shelton, of Ringgold; brother, Charles Crandall, of Fort Oglethorpe; one niece, aunt, uncle and several cousins.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today in Mount Pisgah Cemetery with Dr. Sammy Simmons officiating.
Family requests that friends meet at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Teen Challenge of Chattanooga, 423-756-5558.
Online register book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Paul Dagnan
CHICKAMAUGA — Paul William Dagnan, 69, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at his home.
He retired from Shaw Industries after 20 years of service, and was a member of the Fort Oglethorpe Golden Coral Lunch Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Dagnan; son, Michael Dagnan; parents, George and Ruby Dagnan; three brothers, Tommy Dagnan, George Ed Dagnan, Jackie Dagnan; and one sister, Billie Nunley.
Survivors include a son, Stephen Dagnan; daughters, Patricia White and Stacy Stokes, all of Rossville; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and his four very loved dogs.
Funeral Services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday at the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Floyd Kilgore officiating.
Burial will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville.
Visit www.lane-southcrest chapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Norma Engle
LINCOLNTON — Norma Louise Engle, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Augusta, Ga.
She was the widow of Willis Lee Engle.
Mrs. Engle a native of Altoona, Pa. moved to Chattanooga, where she was a member of Bear Cove Baptist Church. She moved to Lincolnton two years ago. She was a cosmetologist, a nurse’s aide and member of the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 in Lincolnton.
Survivors include one son, Harry T. Graham, Syracuse, N.Y.; two daughters, Sharon C. Cadden, Lincolnton, Justina L. Mays, Chattanooga; three brothers, Richard Shannon, Frank Anspach Jr., Altoona, Pa., George Anspach Jr., California; six sisters, Ruth Conrad, Detroit, Mich., Fern Hershell, Dorothy Bittner, Mildred Shannon, Nancy Blyler, all of Altoona, Pa., Helen Kibler, Florida; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a son, James T. Graham; two brothers, William C. Shannon and Robert Shannon.
Mrs. Engles wishes were to be cremated and no services.
She had a love for crocheting, bingo, her cats and family and friends.
Friends may sign the family’s personal guest book at www.mcneillfuneralhome.com.
McNeill Funeral Home, 109 Shaw St., Martinez, GA 706-364-9122.
Charles Goddard
ROSSVILLE — Charles Winston Goddard, 67, departed this life Friday, April 16, 2010.
He was born in Rossville to the late Guy and Myrtle Goddard and was preceded in death by his siblings, Guy Goddard Jr., Franklin Eugene Goddard, Ernest Lee Goddard and Odessa Curd Heifner.
Survivors include his sisters, Imogene Hurt, of Lumberton, Miss., Wanda Breedlove, of Trenton, Ga., Annette Crawford, of Chattanooga; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010, in the chapel with the Rev. Jim Lilley and the Rev. Joe Goddard officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today and prior to the service Monday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Fannie Hunter
SUMMERVILLE — Fannie Mae Hunter, 88, died Thursday, April 15, 2010.
Funeral is 4 p.m. today at the chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Interment in West Hill Cemetery.
Leonard Manis Sr.
LaFAYETTE — Leonard Manis Sr., 63, died Friday, April 16, 2010.
Survived by his wife, Gail Biggers Manis, LaFayette; daughters and son-in-law, Mary and Scott Snider, LaFayette, Chastity Ward, LaFayette; son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Kat Manis, LaFayette; sisters, Jane Sweet, LaFayette, Lou Snider, Kathleen Robinson, Albertville, Ala.; brother, Wilmer Floyd, LaFayette; grandchildren, Heather Long, A.J. Campbell, Jenn Smith, Heather Smith, Megan Gilreath, Lonnie Gilreath; great-grandchildren, Sydnie Long, Jerzie Campbell, Nataliegh Long, Katie Bowman; nieces, Cynthia Beaty, Darlene Harris, Samantha Manis; nephew, Jessie Manis.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at the Wallis Memorial Chapel. Service conducted by the Rev. Fred Parsley.
Interment in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Thomas O’Daniel
RINGGOLD — Thomas O’Daniel passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010, at a local hospital.
There will be no visitation.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
James Ramsey
TUNNEL HILL — James Edward “Jimmy” Ramsey passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010.
The family will celebrate his life at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Jones, Pastor Jerry Burse officiating.
Interment in West Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton, Ga.
James Warren
FORT OGLETHORPE — James Earl Warren, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Matt Hall officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, with military honors.
To share your memories, visit www.lane-southcrest chapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
ALABAMA
Melodie Bell
VALLEY HEAD — Melodie Ann Bell, 40, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at her residence.
Survivors include her son, Clinton Cuzzort.
Visitation 5-9 p.m. CDT today at Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne.
Funeral at 2 p.m. CDT Monday at the chapel.
Burial at New Home Cemetery, Henagar, Ala.
Mildred Light
GROVE OAK — Mildred Light, 69, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at Shepherd’s Cove.
Funeral services at 11 a.m. CDT Monday at Rainsville Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will follow in Piney Grove Cemetery, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. CDT today and 8-11 a.m. CDT Monday.
Alvis Prestwood
MENTONE — Alvis Prestwood, 73, died Friday, April 16, 2010.
Memorial service will be announced at a later date by the family.
Arrangements are by Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne, Ala.
OTHER AREAS
John Eubank
GLOUCESTER, Va. — John Hartwell Eubank, 68, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
John was retired from BASF after 30 years of service. He loved to fish, ski and boat, especially speed boats. John was a lover of nature and enjoyed watching hummingbirds and deer. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be dearly missed.
He is survived by wife, Shelia Eubank; children, Kenneth Steele, Stacci Smith and husband, Steve, Jay Sims and wife, Shawna, Wendy Smith, Suzanne Grimes and husband, Russ, Chad Sims and wife, Jennifer; brother, Elwood Eubank and wife, Carol; sister, Joyce Miles and husband, Frank; grandchildren, Travis, Haley, Shelby, Connor, Hope, Christina, Kyla, Shane, Jarod and Zander; nieces and nephews, Tiffany, Christine, Daryl, Angie, Deann and Lori.
Memorial services officiated by the Rev. Ken Cramer will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
Interment will be private.
In his memory memorial contributions may be made to Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, VA 23061.