HAMILTON COUNTY
Wayne Carlton
Wayne David Carlton, 48, of Collegedale, died Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Judy Edmonds
Judy Kaye Edmonds, 61, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home
Michael Goldston
Michael Scott Goldston, 30, of Hixson, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010.
He was a member of the church of Christ.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather, Guy Hardeman; grandparents, Richard John and Mary Yvonne Goldston; and uncle, Frank Hardeman.
Survivors include his parents, Richard and Mary Goldston; sister, Leeann Goldston; grandmother, Jessie Lee Hardeman; uncle and aunt, Rodney and Vicki Goldston; cousins, Brad and Jennifer Goldston; aunt and uncle, Judy and Mike Beairsto; cousins, Curtis and Chris Bearisto; uncle and aunt, Jim and Sharon Hardeman; cousin, Teresa Hardeman; aunt, Jennie Hardeman; cousin, Lori Hardeman; also several great-aunts and extended family.
Services were held Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Lane Funeral Home with burial afterward. Minister Steve Lusk officiated the service.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Clarence Grayson
Clarence Grayson, 63, passed away at a local hospital on Friday, April 16, 2010.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Julianne Harris
Julianne “Nana” Harris, 82, of Chattanooga, our beloved Mother and Nana, died peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2010, with her family at her side.
She was a loving mother to five daughters and an amazing Nana to 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Julianne was the daughter of the late Jules Vernon Hefley and Oleva Anastasia Hanlon. She was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Catholic Church. Julianne was a member of the Legion of Mary, a volunteer at the Sister of Charity Resale Shop and the Community Kitchen. She was a leader of the Blue Birds, Brownies and Girl Scouts.
Survivors include her five daughters, June (Jim) Krug, Mary (Joe) Danules, Ginny (James) Manning, Julie (Gary) Collison and Nancy (Russ) Elliott; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 20, at OLPH Catholic Church with Monsignor Al Humbrecht officiating.
Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank all the loving staff at Alexian Brothers for the care given to our Mother and Nana.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alexian Brothers Community Services, PACE Program, 425 Cumberland St., Suite 110, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and to view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Hoyt James
Hoyt L. “Junior” James, 53, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. today in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Jim Bennett officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with his two sons and the Harvesters Sunday School Class serving as pallbearers.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends 11 a.m. until the funeral hour today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Hilton Lancaster
Hilton Aubrey Lancaster died at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the age of 91.
Born in Jackson, Miss., he graduated from Jackson’s Central High School. He was an Eagle Scout and remained active in scouting as an adult. After 38 years in Jackson, he moved with his family to Birmingham, Ala., where he was employed by Nabisco until his retirement in 1979. He enjoyed golfing, working in his flower gardens and woodworking in his “Nail” room. He was a proud veteran of World War II.
Twenty six years ago he and his wife moved to Chattanooga in retirement and joined Tyner United Methodist Church where he had continued to be a member these years and had many great friends and fond memories. The past five years he has resided at Hickory Valley Retirement Center where his life was enriched by many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris T. Lancaster; son, Aubrey Frank Lancaster; his parents, one brother and one sister.
He is survived by his special daughter-in-law, Mikie Lancaster, Knoxville; three daughters, Arlene (Albert) White, Augusta, Ga., Rosanne (Bill) Lyford, Pensacola, Fla., Suzanne (Sonny) Roberson, Birmingham, Ala.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; sister Geraldine Harmon, Jackson, Miss.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at Hickory Valley Retirement Center at 2 p.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or to Tyner United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Herbert Lewis
Herbert O. Lewis 77, Chattanooga, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors are his loving wife of 19 years, Nikki Lewis; one brother; and two sisters.
Mr. Lewis requested private services to be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery and no public visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements were by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Julia Lovell
Julia Hudson Lovell departed this life on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
She was born in East Point, Ga., on May 19, 1918, to Carrie Belle and Henry Douglas Hudson Sr.
She would soon have been 92 years old.
Her husband of 61 years, Jack V. Lovell Sr., preceded her in death as did her sister, Miriam Hudson and brothers, H. D. “Buddy” Hudson Jr., of Ooltewah and Lucius P. Hudson, of Hixson.
Survivors include three children, Rebecca Lovell Wilson, Julie Lovell Ivester and Jack V. Lovell Jr.; two brothers, Lawrence Hudson, of Fort Oglethorpe, and Arthur Hudson, of Ooltewah. Her grandchildren are: Beth Wilson Duckett, Benjamin C. Wilson III, and Brett Douglas Wilson. Julia has one great-grandchild, Samuel Kyle Duckett.
She was very proud of all her children and great-grandchildren and loved to show Kyle’s picture to everyone. She had many beloved nieces and nephews as well.
Julia’s family left Atlanta and moved to Chattanooga after being burned-out in the second of Atlanta’s catastrophic fires. She lived in East Lake until she was 12 years old, then moved to Ooltewah. She attended school there and was valedictorian of her senior class. She graduated from Chattanooga Business College, worked in the laboratory of the old TNT plant, and was the secretary of Ooltewah High School for several years. She also worked at Loveman’s in East Ridge for a brief period.
Throughout her life, Julia always loved young people, and her civic duties reflect this love. Among her many awards are ones from: the Boy Scouts of America, the 4-H Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, the PTA (honorary life membership), United Daughters of the Confederacy, etc. She served as a Luzier cosmetic consultant for over 40 years.
Julia deeply loved her family, her community, and her church. She was a member of Ooltewah United Methodist Church for 69 years. She married Jack V. Lovell Sr. there in 1941.
Julia believed in living life to its fullest. Although she spent the last 12 years of her life in nursing homes, she was very interested in her community and in the welfare of others. She was always mindful of those less fortunate than herself.
Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today from at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Walker officiating.
Burial will follow in Ooltewah Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brett D. Wilson, Ben C. Wilson III, Samuel Kyle Duckett, Gerald P. Ivester, Howard Lovell Sr., Marlin Jump, Jerry Chambers Jr. and Terry Chambers.
Donations may be made in Julia’s memory to the Holston United Methodist Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, TN 37744-9982, or to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. Flowers will also be accepted.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga.
Lurine Lowe
Lurine Lowe, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at health care facility.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Eugene Lowrey
Eugene W. Lowrey, 80, of Lookout Valley, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 18, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy L. Lowery; children, Debbie Lowery, Eugene Lowery Jr., Richard Lowery and Pamela Lowery; grandchildren, Carey Lawerence, Jason Lawerence, Jennifer Lowery, Andrea Williams, Joshua Lowery, Matthew Lowery, Wesley Lowery. Several great-grandchildren that he adored; brother, Tommy Lowery; sisters, Paralee Swain, Faye Sill, Lillian Hodge and Bessy Mae Wilkes; several nieces and nephews.
Eugene W. Lowery, Papa or Big Gene was a great husband and a wonderful father. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He had a smile that would light up a room and a heart of gold. A pillar of the family and a joy to have known him, Papa, you will never be forgotten. We love you.
Eugene was a member of Lookout Valley Masonic Lodge 673.
The body has been cremated, memorial services will be held 7 p.m. today in the chapel of Ryan Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until service time today, April 20.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Margaret McCallie
Margaret Anne McCallie, 66, of The Health Center at Standifer Place, Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Miss McCallie was born in Chattanooga on May 3, 1943, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. McCallie, deceased, and the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. Park McCallie and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sikes, deceased.
She is survived by her brother, Jim McCallie, and his wife, Nancy, of Rome, Ga.; by her niece, Laura McCallie Thurston; her grandniece, Abby Thurston; and grandnephew, William Park Thurston, of Norcross, Ga.
Margaret Anne graduated from the Bright School and Girls Preparatory School and attended the University of Alabama. Miss McCallie was the 1965 Cotton Ball Queen. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga and a recent member of Red Bank Baptist Church.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery in the McCallie Family plot at 11 a.m. today, April 20, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts should be sent to the Robert Lewis McCallie fund at The McCallie School in honor of Miss McCallie.
Wann Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Willie Mae Murphy
Willie Mae Kirk Murphy, 64, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2010.
Mrs. Murphy worked in the Chattanooga school system and UTC as a cook and was a member of Stephen Temple Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Jefferson and Viola Hazelray Jefferson; daughter, Gloria Kirk; sisters, Patricia Smith and Bertha Lee Baskin.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Murphy; sons, Johnny Kirk Jr., Philip Kirk and Cedric (Tonya) Kirk; daughters, Mary (Freddie) Smith and Ernestine Kirk, all of Chattanooga; brothers, Charlie (Mattie) Jefferson and Joe (Stephanie) Jefferson, of Chattanooga and James W. Miller, of Alabama; brother-in-law, John Baskin; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and many close friends.
Services will be held at Stephen Temple C.P. Church at noon Wednesday, April 21, 2010 with Pastor Ernest Jefferson officiating.
Interment in National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Ben Seymour
Ben Hardin Seymour, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Swisher Seymour; parents, Fred and Martha Seymour; and brothers, Tom and David Seymour.
Ben was a native of Sweetwater, Tenn., and was a graduate of The University of Chattanooga with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Known throughout Chattanooga as “The Cannon Man,” Ben made miniature civil war cannons and gave them out in the community. He was an avid gardner, loved UTK football, and loved to golf for most of his life. He was a Manager at Wheland Foundry for 47 years, and after his retirement, he volunteered at Calvin A. Donalson Elementary School and at TVA’s Racoon Mountain. Ben was a Navy veteran and served in World War II in the Sea of Japan. Ben spent almost the last 13 years at Summit View Retirement Community, where he loved to help others and to lead the music on Wednesday nights. He had been a member of White Oak Baptist Church for 56 years and the Paul McMillan Sunday School class.
Survivors include his son, Frank (Kelli) Seymour; and daughter, Vickie Justus, of Chattanooga; stepchildren, Christine (Lawrence) Overbay, of Knoxville and Curtis (Joyce) Whorley, of Cleveland, Tenn.; sister Agnes Packett, of Sweetwater, Tenn.; grandchildren, Chad Seymour, Mary (Fancy) Justus, Ben Justus, Larry, Theresa, Joanie and Matt Overbay and Kurt and Keith Whorley; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Chance and Cherokee Justus and Brandon and Brandi Overbay, nephews, nieces and cousins and longtime friend, Tommie Mansfield.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel on Highway 153.
Funeral services will be held at White Oak Baptist Church, 310 Memorial Drive in Red Bank at 1 p.m. Wednesday, with Dr. Tony Wilson officiating.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to White Oak Baptist Church, 310 Memorial Drive, Chattanooga.
The family would like to thank everyone at Summit View, as well as the ER and MICU staffs at Erlanger Hospital for taking care of “Papaw Ben.”
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.
Gary Smith
Robert “Gary” Smith, of Sale Creek, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 16, 2010.
He was predeceased by his mother, Ella Imogene Smith.
He is survived by wife Theresa Smith; son, Eric Smith; granddaughter, Beth Amos; father, William Perry Smith; sister, Sandra Witt; nieces and nephews.
Celebration service: 1 p.m. today, April 20, at First Baptist Church, Spring City, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, contributions for medical bills appreciated.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service.
Louie Spencer
Louie Clark Spencer, 94, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
She was a member of Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, N.J. She graduated from Greenville, Ga, High School at the age of 16 and received degrees from Shorter College and the Draughon School of Business. She worked at TVA from 1937 to 1941 in Knoxville and Chattanooga. As the wife of a U.S. Navy officer, she lived in New York, Virginia, Hawaii, Washington, Louisiana, Texas and New Jersey, as well as Ahwaz, Iran, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
She was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition, she was a faithful member of her church, a wonderful cook and gardener, a caregiver to her brothers when they were young, an athlete, and president of her athletic association in college. She was kind to animals and a friend to everyone.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Addison Spencer; parents, Louis and Laura Clark; brothers, William and George Clark; and sisters, Josephine Fleming and Julia Goodyear.
She is survived by her four sons, Frank (Carol), of Woodbine, Md., Louis, Charles (Kathy), of Signal Mountain, and George Spencer, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; grandchildren, Scott (Cori) Spencer, Allison (Tom) Ehart, Caroline (Peter) Guild, Addison and Christopher Spencer, Henry, Eleanor, Margaret and Page Spencer; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Logan Ehart; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Signal Crest United Methodist Church on Signal Mountain.
Interment will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Arlington National Cemetery.
A service will also be held at Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Ayden and Brayden Witt
Ayden Lee and Brayden Lee Witt, infant twins, of Chattanooga were born Thursday, April 15, 2010. Ayden passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and Brayden passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010.
To Ayden and Brayden from mom, “I held you here on earth for only a moment, but gramps will hold you in heaven forever.”
They were preceded in death by grandfather, Lee Witt and other great-grandparents.
Survivors include mother, April Witt; maternal grandmothers, Debbie Baird and Christine Witt; brother, Braylon Witt and aunts and uncles.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
TENNESSEE
Herman Chastain
McDONALD – Herman Franklin Chastain, 86, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010, in a Chattanooga hospital.
He was retired from Burlington Industries. He was a member of Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was also a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Laura Miller Chastain; four brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. One special friend, Jeff Alger, Ooltewah.
The funeral service will be held today, April 20, 2010, at 6 p.m. at Grissom Funeral Home with the Rev. Russ Maroon and the Rev. Steve Gilbert officiating.
Interment will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Lee Cemetery in McDonald.
Memorials may be made to Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomfh.net
The family will receive friends today from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Anna Sue Corvin
PIKEVILLE – Anna Sue Corvin, 73, passed away at an area hospital on Monday April 19, 2010.
Anna Sue was born on Feb. 18, 1937 in Warren County, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Owen and Augusta Felts Carmen.
Survivors include her husband, Cecil Corvin; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Dulci Corvin; grandchildren, Marian, Andrew, Elaina, and Reagan; brothers, Owen Carman, of McMinnville, Tenn., and Ralph Carman, of Lutz, Fla.; sisters, Juan Miller, of Winter Haven, Fla., and Norma Insua of Pikeville; a very special couple, Cindy and Robert Hankins, of Pikeville; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held in the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. CDT with Brother Clayton Evans and Brother Jimmy Williams officiating.
Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. CDT today.
Please share your thoughts online with the family at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com.
Pikeville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Shane Ison
DECATUR – Shane R. Ison, 38, passed away on Saturday April 17, 2010 at his residence.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bowers Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment in Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
Please sign guestbook at www.bowersfh.com.
Visitation today from 5-8 p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home, Decatur, Tenn.
Dianne Kelley
MARTIN SPRINGS – Sheron Dianne Blevins Kelley, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at her home.
She had attended South Pittsburg High School. She attended Christian Baptist Church in New Hope, Tenn. Diane was an avid gardener, loved her family and her two dogs, Jack and Jill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Kelley; and father, Mitchell Blevins.
She is survived by her son, Anthony Choate; mother, Ruth Blevins; brother, Roy (Connie) Blevins; sister, Camilla (David) Ragan; nephew, Greg Wilmoth and niece, Rhianna Ragan.
Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. CDT today, April 20, 2010, with Brother Terry Trivett officiating.
Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. CDT until time of the service.
Arrangements by Tate funeral Home, Jasper, 423-942-9500, www.tatefh.com.
Jaxson Simmons
GRUETLI-LAAGER – Jaxson Tucker Simmons, infant son of Shaun and Candace Simmons, went to Heaven Friday, April 16, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Betty Jean Totherow, Charles and Ruby Fults and James and Oma Lee Johnson.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Harold and Charlotte Johnson, Ricky and Kim Simmons; great-grandparents, Charles Totherow and Jack and Helen Summers; Herschel and Carlene Eldridge; several loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. today at Browns Chapel Cemetery with Tommy Fults and Bob Payne officiating.
Online condolences at laynefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Layne Funeral Home, Palmer.
Bobbie Still
CLEVELAND – Bobbie Sue Still, 77, died Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
GEORGIA
James Fisher
ROSSVILLE – James E. “Fish” Fisher, 71, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010.
He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and was a retired Welder having worked with Loraine Crane Co. for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Viola Fisher.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Donnie Gamble, of LaFayette; son, Lamar Fisher, of Flintstone; daughter and son-in-law, Angel and Dewayne Shipley, of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Josh Pettyjohn, Natasha and Gina Fisher, Cody Hooks and Britney Pinson; two great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Charles Hurst and Rev. Aaron Simmons officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends today from noon until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Myrtle Horne
ROSSVILLE – Myrtle Horne, 80, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. today, April 20, 2010 at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, with the Rev. Jim Bennett officiating.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel to send condolences.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Lucille Parker
SUMMERVILLE – Lucille Cooper McCutchins Parker, 85, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010.
Funeral will be noon Wednesday in the New Spirit and Truth of Jesus Christ, Summerville with Bishop V.T. Harden officiating.
The family will receive friends today from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Mamie Richards
ROSSVILLE – Mamie S. Richards, 84, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
Sue Robinson
TRENTON – Mary “Sue” Robinson, 57, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of Trenton Ministry Center.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Lavon Robinson; son and wife, Doug and Kimberly Robinson, Trenton; son, Shane Robinson, Trenton; three sisters, Jean Hollingsworth, Manchester, Tenn., Darlene Tracht, Pikeville, Tenn., Wanda Lynch, Signal Mountain; brother, Mike Morrison, Chattanooga; two grandchildren, Austin Robinson and Dallas Robinson; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today in the Trenton chapel with Bishop David Smith and Bishop Randy Tinker officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.
Visitation 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
Claude Seymore
SUMMERVILLE – Claude H. Seymore, 86, died Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Graveside services will be today, April 20, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens.
Arrangements are by Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home, Summerville.
Chester Tallent
RINGGOLD – Chester “C.P.” Tallent, 96, passed away painlessly and peacefully on Friday afternoon, April 16, 2010. He is now at peace with his God.
Mr. Tallent had been a resident of Oakridge, Tenn., where he participated, with the War Department, in the work that was essential to the production of the Atomic Bomb, contributing to the successful conclusion of World War II. Mr. Tallent had also resided in Orlando, Fla., and there he worked for the City of Orlando for 10 valuable and faithful years. For the past 20 years Mr. Tallent has resided in Ringgold, the hometown of his late wife Pearl Patterson Tallent. While living in Ringgold C.P. and Pearl were dedicated to the Eastern Star Ringgold Lodge 245 and the Rainbow Girls for 50 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM Quitman Lodge 106.
In September of 1945 C.P. was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason and has been active in the Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years and also received the highest honor of being a Scottish Rite Mason for 50 years. He loved being a Shriner the most because of the fun nature and many charities that took place. Mr. Tallent was a Lay Minister and Choir Director in the Baptist Church while residing in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Patterson Tallent of Ringgold; and sister-in-law, Ora Wynola Patterson Sisson “Ms. Ora”.
Survivors include his beloved nephew who C.P. lived with for eight years, Carl Sisson, of Ringgold.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ringgold First Baptist Church at 7611 Nashville St., Ringgold, GA 30736.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Ringgold First Baptist Church with Dr. Kerry Bunn officiating.
Interment will follow in Anderson Cemetery with Masonic Services conducted by the Quitman Lodge 106.
The family will meet for finger foods in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from noon until the funeral hour.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
ALABAMA
Betty Brown
SYLVANIA – Betty Lou Brown, 80, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at her residence.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. CDT Wednesday, April 21, from Tri-City Memorial Gardens (Benham, Ky.) with W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel in charge.