HAMILTON COUNTY
Joseph Bird Sr.
Joseph Simmons Bird Sr., 81, of Apison, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.
Estoria Burton
Estoria N. "Mrs. Burt" Burton, 86, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at a local health care facility.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Burton Sr.; parents, Bill and Leola Benjamin Noble; and brother, Charlie Noble.
Survivors include her sons, Alonza, Wilson Jr., and Eddie (Monica) Burton; daughters, Barbara (Lee) Bowman and Stephanie Kay (Roddrick) Tumlin; 20 grandchildren; sister, Leola Paige, Dayton, Ohio; cousin, Sherman Sparks; brother-in-law, Eddie Burton; sister-in-law, Ocie Brittian.
Services will be held at noon, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home with Rev. Meredith Jackson officiating.
Interment in Monday, March 1, 2010 at 10 a.m. at National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Genevieve Bush
Genevieve Bush, 75, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Mary Cooper
Mary Vinnie Cooper, 87, of Chattanooga, departed this life on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.
She was born in Lafayette, Ala., on Aug. 16, 1923 to Annie Pearl Williams.
Mrs. Cooper was the widow of James Timmons and Elzie Cooper. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She served on the Usher Board and in the Church Choir.
Survivors include: niece, Laura Hampton, Chicago, Ill.; nephew, George U. Lane Jr., Atlanta; cousins, Orlando (Louise) Williams and Arthur (Naomi) Williams; three stepchildren, Earlean Hurst, James (Jacqueline) Cooper and Bettie Gross; several stepgrandchildren including Andriene Stubbs (primary caregiver), and a host of other relatives and friends.
Public may view after noon today, Feb. 26, 2010, and family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel
Funeral services will be noon Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James Penney, officiating.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Michael Dawkins
Michael Anderson Dawkins, 55, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995
Rebecca Ellis
Rebecca W. Ellis lost her battle with Multiple Sclerosis on her 61st birthday, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in a local hospital.
She attended GPS, graduated from Cleveland High School, went on to graduate from UTC in 1971 and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Rebecca was an English teacher and later worked for AmSouth Bank when it was First Federal. She was a devoted daughter and mother and was a shining example of optimism and determination.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, N.E. "Nat" Wooten Jr. and Virginia Warrenfells Wooten; niece, Courtney Ann Wooten; and daughter, Amy Ellis.
Survivors include her daughter, Laura Ellis, of Chattanooga; brothers, Joseph T. Wooten and Dr. N. Eric Wooten III; niece, Anna Grace Wooten, and nephew, Preston Wooten of Bozeman, Mont.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.
Burial will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to give special thanks to her caregivers including: Mary, Sandra, Lora, Vonda, Angie, Cynthia, Sharon, Cassandra and all of the NHC and Hospice staff whom she loved so much.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or to NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga (Parkwood Branch) activity department
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Ann Evans
Ann Elizabeth Evans, 62, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Allen Friddell
Frankie "Allen" Friddell III, 11-months old, of Harrison, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, from his earthly home.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, David Alvey and Linnie Friddell; great-uncle, Stanley Friddell; cousin, Scotty Dahl.
He is survived by his father and mother, Frank and Courtney Friddell Jr.; grandparents, Frank and Penny Friddell Sr., William and Carol Alvey, all of Harrison; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Harden and the Rev. Lloyd Harvill officiating.
Interment will follow in Mcinturff Cemetery with uncles, Michael Friddell, Nicholas Friddell, Michael Alvey and William Alvey Jr. serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends today from 2-8 p.m. and on Saturday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center Inc., @ 975 E. Third St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Susie Garth
Susie Mae Garth, 81, departed this life on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in an area hospital.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1929 to Mary Cater and Oscar Watkins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Sharon Pentecostal Deliverance Church of God, 1400 East 48th St., Chattanooga, TN 37407, with Pastor Jo Ann Walker officiating.
Her resting place will be at Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
W. C. Gilley
W.C. Gilley, 90, of Lookout Valley Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
W.C. grew up on Sand Mountain (Fyffe, Ala.) where he met his beloved wife of 69 years, Grace Rogers Gilley. W.C. was employed during World War II in Detroit, Mich. at the Bonn Aluminum factory whose primary mission was the building of the Spitfire aircraft where he was instrumental in the design of the air-cooled engine. W.C. moved his family to the Chattanooga area after the war and was employed by Crane Enamel (later known as Rockwell International) where he worked for 35 years. He loved his community and was always proud to say that Grace knew most of the children in the Valley as she taught Kindergarten at John A. Patten Elementary for over 30 years. He was a faithful and loving husband of 69 years, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. W.C. is the last surviving member of a family of 12 whose family founded the gospel singing group "The Singing Gilley Quartet." He was a member of North Chattanooga Church of God for many years and recently attended Lookout Valley Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Gilley; sons, Don Gilley (Beverly) and Tim Gilley; daughter, Myra Gilley Fuller (Lee); granddaughter, Tiffany Gilley Tabb (Greg); and great-granddaughters, Finley and Harper Tabb. He will be greatly missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at Lane Funeral Home located on Ashland Terrace, Red Bank, Tenn.
The family will receive friends today at 1 p.m. followed by the service at 3 p.m. at the Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. William Colter, Rev. Jerry Yother and Darrell and Angela Smith.
Mary Jo Grems-Lewis
Mary Jo Grems-Lewis, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
Mary Jo was a graduate from GPS in 1935 and received a B.S. degree from Western College for Women, now a part of Miami University of Ohio and also, received her Masters of Education, from The University of Chattanooga.
Mary Jo worked as a laboratory technician at Erlanger hospital, was a Science teacher at Hixson Jr. High School and started teaching Science at the Girls Preparatory School in 1966 and retired in 1982.
She was instrumental in establishing the first blood bank at Erlanger Hospital.
Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Chattanooga Book Club and North Chattanooga Sewing Club.
She was a lifelong member of Second Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward G. Grems Jr.; and husband, Stanley J. Lewis.
Survivors include her son, Edward "Ted" Grems III, his wife, Kelly, and daughter, Laura, of Vienna, Va.; daughter, Mary Grems, of Houston, Texas; daughter, Charlotte Grems Holland, her husband, Phillip, three children, Tyler Clark, his wife, Jessica and great-grandson, Kenton and Ryan Clark, and daughter, Sarah Clark, of White Pine, Tenn.; stepson, Mattson Lewis, his wife, Reese Lewis, three children, Kenan Lewis , Wheeler Lewis and Mary Mattson Lewis.
A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Perry McCallen officiating.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Second Presbyterian Church at 700 Pine St., Chattanooga, TN 37402 with Dr. Perry McCallen officiating.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St., Chattanooga TN 37402.
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.
Michael Gustafson
Michael Gustafson, 40, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at his residence.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors 1724 McCallie Ave.
Monta Halcomb
Monta Jean Halcomb passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, after a 7-year battle with leukemia, however she died suddenly from other complications.
She was formerly from Corbin and Gray, Ky. and retired from J.C. Penny after 30 years. She was a member of Bayside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Arthur and Mellie May Martin; brother, Everett Martin.
Monta was such a devoted mother and grandmother and was "granny" to those who knew her.
Survivors are daughters, Sharon Lee, Chattanooga, Sandra (Mike) Peppers, Ooltewah; granddaughter, Brittany Peppers (Tyler) Blakely; great-grandson, Kingston Maddox Blakely; brothers, Randel Odell Martin, Charles (Carol) Martin; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel with Rev. Grady Cooper officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and friends who helped care for Monta.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends Saturday from noon until 2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Debra Harris
Debra Jean Harris, 56, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in a Knoxville hospital.
Survivors: sons, Arthur Cox and Eric Johnson; daughters, Erica (Albert Lee) Adkins, Trabue (Robert Sr.) Brown and Andrea Johnson; 15 grandchildren; parents, Arthur and Eliza Harris, all of Chattanooga; sisters, Vanessa Harris, Shelia (Marcus) Walker, both of Knoxville and Annette (Dan) Tolliver, of Chattanooga; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Elder Kelvin White as the eulogist and Elder Marvin Toney assisting.
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery.
The body will lie in state today after 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Eddie Jones
Eddie Lee Jones was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010.
He was born Sept. 22, 1948 in Chattanooga to the late Cornelius Freeman and Carrie Bell Jones.
He was employed by Eckerd-Rite Aid Drugs for 28 years as a truck driver. He was a fun loving person who could warm up anyone's heart with his smile. He loved to cook, entertain and spend time with his friends and family.
Later in life he accepted Christ as his Savior. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Ernest Thaxton and William Freeman; one sister, Mildred Smith.
He leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Deon (Tonica) Jones, Nyree (Daemus) Taylor, Tameka (Myron) Butler; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Emma Patton, Alice (Eugene) Norman, Goldie Thomas; six brothers, Herschel (Edith) Garrett, John Lewis, Bobby (Janice), Joseph, James Sr., Alfonzo Jones; one aunt, Lillie Sturdivant; a very special friend, Isabelle Moneyham; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Fellowship Church.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the church one hour before service.
Arrangements by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
Daisy Nieves
Daisy Nieves, 82, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in Bogart, Ga.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Charlie Burton officiating.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
John Norris
John Norris, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at age 89.
He was born in Seco, Ky., on January 20, 1921. He retired from Chattem Drug & Chemical Co.
He is survived by his wife, Inez Norris; daughter, Mary Ann Henegar and son, James R.(Frances) Norris; sister, Jeanette Mathis; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by one son, Lawrence Morgan; four sisters, and one brother.
He was honest, patient and kind, generous and understanding. He was a blessing and source of strength to his family. "Well done, good and faithful servant."
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 26, 2010, at Forrest Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Smith officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Amedisys Hospice or Parkinsons Association.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com
Fear no more the heat o' the sun;
Nor the furious winter's rages,
Thou thy worldly task hast done,
Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages ...
Arrangements are made by the Chattanooga Funeral Crematory & Florist, 504 S. Moore Road, East Ridge 37412
Dainty Preston
Dainty Preston, 81, went home on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she served faithfully for over 70 years.
A native of Relief, Ky., she was a resident of Florida for many years before moving to the Chattanooga area in 2009.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, son, and husband.
Dainty is survived by her son, Kevin Preston and his wife, Beth; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and countless cherished friends.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend; her greatest legacy is a life lived in testimony to loving, honoring and faithfully following Jesus Christ.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Don Sapp officiating.
Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Cleveland, Tenn.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Dorothy Roth
Dorothy A. Roth, 88, a resident of Deland, Fla., and Chattanooga, went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in Deland, Fla.
Ms. Roth was born in Chattanooga and graduated from Central High School in 1939. She retired from Bell South Telephone Co. in 1981 and was a member of the AT&T Pioneers. After her retirement, she became a member of Florida Board of Realtors.
She was a long term member of East Ridge United Methodist Church and the Joy Class there. Some of her favorite scriptures were 1 John 3:2-3 and Psalm 23.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred L. Roth and Effie Hyde Roth; and a sister Louise Reed.
Ms. Roth is survived by her brother Fred L. (Lenora) Roth Jr.; brother-in-law, Lamar Reed; nephews, Steve (Ann) Reed, David (Alicyne) Roth, Jeff (Clarice) Roth; niece, Jennefer (David) Payne and special lifelong friends, Mildred V. Thompson and Ysolina Robidere.
Funeral services will 1 p.m. today, Feb. 26, 2010 at East Ridge united Methodist Church with Pastor Ken Sauer officiating.
Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Visitation will today noon to 1 p.m. at the church.
Condolences may be made at www. Javerybryan.com.
Arrangements are J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131 (Corner of McCallie Ave. & Beech St.)
Maude Vanoer
Maude Wilma Vanoer, 95, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road where the family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Rosevelyn Varner
Rosevelyn Cox Varner, 85, of Soddy-Daisy, died on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Huntsville, Ala.
Our beloved "Nana" was born July 24, 1924 to the late Bertha Faye Headley Cox and Harvey Barton Cox. After spending most of her childhood in Doctor's Inlet Florida, she relocated to the Soddy-Daisy area where she married the late James Ralph Varner. She was a familiar face at Soddy-Daisy Middle School where she was the bookkeeper for many years. Mrs. Varner was an active member of First Baptist Church of Soddy-Daisy until her recent relocation to Huntsville.
In addition to her husband of 47 years, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lela Faye Varner Malone; her parents and two brothers, Harvey Barton Cox II and Thomas Eugene Cox.
Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Varner Reisenwitz, of Huntsville, Ala.; grandchildren, Lauri Smit, Tami Malone and Meghan Malone, of Austin, Texas, Hillary Bishop, Haley Hash and Evelyn Reisenwitz, of Huntsville, Ala. and Cathy Sullivan, of Birmingham, Ala.; great-grandchildren, Evan Creech, Leland and Landri Smit along with several nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Seton Tomyn officiating.
She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Martha Weathers
Martha Ann Weathers, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Leon Champion and the Rev. Ernest Sutton officiating.
Burial will follow in Sarah's Chapel Cemetery, Wildwood, Ga.
To share your memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Frances Westfield
Frances Nuschell Westfield, 54, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Young; and son, Nathaniel Swann.
Survivors: husband, Danny Westfield Sr.; sons, Marcus Swann and Danny Westfield Jr.; mother, Dimple Young; five grandchildren; sisters, Sarah Young, Brenda Drake, both of Chattanooga, Lynda (James) Louis, of New Orleans, La., and Ruby (John) Garrett, of Rutledge, Ga.; brothers, Steven Young, Gary (Ruth) Young, Charles (Teresa) Young, David (Gail) Young, Raymond (Tammy) Young, Willie (Sue) Roberson, all of Chattanooga and James (Ella) Young Jr., of Rutledge, Ga.; aunt, Beatrice Wade, of Madison, Ga.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Mathis officiating.
Burial: Highland Memorial Gardens.
The body will lie in state today after noon at the funeral home.
Annie Wooley
Annie Floyd Knox Wooley, 78, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at a local hospital.
She was born on June 17, 1931, the third child of 12 born to the late James and V.T. Knox.
Annie was a faithful member of Westside Baptist Church, where she served faithful as a choir member and a member of Esther Class in Sunday school.
She was preceded in death by her parents; twin brothers, James and John; and sister, Marrion.
Survivors include her children, Clinton (Mary Green) Wooley, who have three children and eight grandchildren; Orlando (Wynell) Wooley, who have children and grandchildren; and Patricia Ann Wooley, who has one daughter, Ashley Marie Scruggs, aka as "Mama's granddaughter"; brothers and sisters, Robert, Leon, Lester, Allan, Ida Mae, Jean Author, Geraldine, and Reba; other family and friends.
Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at Westside Baptist Church with the Rev. Timothy Careathers officiating and the Rev. Robert Knox, Eulogist.
Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
William Yeary
William Charles "Bill" Yeary, 62, of Harrison, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Yeary; daughters, Andrea Sams, of Rossville, Tiffany Burrows, of Ringgold, Ga., Michelle Lowe, of East Ridge; two half brothers, Jeff and Jimmy Webb, of LaFayette, Ga.
Elder Mark Henderson will conduct the service in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Hamilton-Tyner Congregation at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7271 Tyner Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
TENNESSEE
Leamon Barkley Jr.
ANTIOCH -Leamon Barkley Jr., 72, formerly of Chattanooga, died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at his residence in Antioch.
He was retired from the New York City Board of Education and current president of the Hickory Woods Estates Home Owners Association.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leamon Barkley Sr. and mother, Annie Thelma Strickland; and stepfather Robert Strickland. He was a member of the church of Christ for over 60 years and was a faithful servant to the day he was called home to meet the LORD.
Survivors: devoted wife of 44 years, Betty Grace Barkley; loving son, Reginald (Calandra) Barkley; devoted daughter, Regina Campbell; son-in-law, John Campbell III; four beloved grandchildren, John Luke Campbell, Jamil Barkley, Jamiya Barkley and Jayla Barkley; two sisters, Betty J. (Grover) Thompson and JoAlva Strickland; four sisters-in-law, Dora Ray, New York, Brenda (George) Branch, Linda (Thurman) Smith and Mertice Whittle, all of North Carolina; a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and a devoted family in the body of Christ.
Funeral: Saturday at 10:45 a.m. at Sand Hill Church of Christ, 315 Fergus Road, Lavergne, TN 37086 with Brother Eugene Lawton officiating.
The body will lie in state today from 1-6 p.m. at the church.
Visitation: Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.
Arrangements by Nelson & Sons Memorial Chapel, 824 Lipscomb St., Shelbyville, TN 37160, 931-685-4200.
Everett Fields
PIKEVILLE -- Everett Fields, 84, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
He was a member of Shady Vale Church of God, and a United States Navy Veteran serving in WWII. Everett was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Fields.
Survivors include daughter Connie Fields, Maryville; son, Gail Fields, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Fields, Idaho; grandchildren, Lisa (Chad) Wamack, Josh Fields, Kim (Ted) Fields Burke; great-grandchildren, Ruthie and Mary Frances Wamack; brothers, Junior Fields, Bobby Fields, Ray Fields, John L. Fields and Jackie Fields, all of Pikeville; sisters, Faye Walker, Pikeville, Bonnie Panter, Texas, Flora Farmer, Knoxville.
Services will be Saturday at noon CST in the funeral home chapel with burial in Pikeville Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by PutnamReed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville. Tenn.
Visitation is today 7-8 p.m. CST.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Raymond Flowers
MILLINGTON -- Raymond Guy Flowers, 84, passed away Friday, Feb 19, 2010, at his home in Millington.
He was raised in Chattanooga by the Fitch and Parker family on Missionary Ridge. At 17 he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Ashland, LSD-1 in the South Pacific in the Marianas and Philippines. He retired as a CPO from the Navy after 27 years and then served as the police chief at the Millington, Tenn., Naval Air Station.
Survivors are his wife, children, grandchildren and local nephews, Jenks and John Parker.
Comments may be sent to parker910@comcast.net.
Obituary compliments of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, North Chapel.
Jimmy Haley Sr.
SOUTH PITTSBURG -- Jimmy P. Haley Sr., 63, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in a Chattanooga hospital.
Mr. Haley was born on Feb. 21, 1947 to the late John P. and Sarah Baldwin Haley. He was of the Baptist faith and was formerly employed by Galaxy Carpet Mill for 21 years. He loved coffee, the Pirate, Tennessee Football and was an avid fan of the South Pittsburg Pirates.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death brothers, Charles Smith, John Smith, Lonnie Kilgore, Charles Robbins, Bobby Hale.
Survivors include his children, Jimmy P. (Diana) Haley Jr. and Lyne (Tim) Haley Garman, both of South Pittsburg; sister, Mary (Vinson) Crawford, of Bridgeport, Ala.; brothers Buddy Smith, of Sequatchie and Clyde (Betty) Smith, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; sisters-in-law, Trudy Kilgore and June Robbins, of South Pittsburg, Joyce Haley, of Bridgeport and Opal Haley, of Hollywood, Ala.; grandchildren, Phylicia Haley, Emily Garman, Garett Garman and Aaron Garman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. CST Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ronnie Case, Terry Case and John Offenberker officiating.
Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for visitation today from 3-9 p.m. CST and on Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CST at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500.
Jack Randolph
ETOWAH -- Jack Randolph, 84, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at Woods Memorial Hospital.
Service is 7 p.m. today, Feb. 26, at South Chapel, with visitation 5-7 p.m. prior.
Entombment is 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Happy Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum, Elizabethton.
Arrangements by Bordwine Funeral Home, Etowah.
Joyce Sharp
CLEVELAND -- Joyce Clayton Sharp, 77, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 2010, at her residence.
Joyce graduated from Chattanooga High School, Chattanooga. She had lived in Cleveland for the past 42 years. During her entire time in Cleveland, she was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she actively participated in many of its ministries.
She is survived by her husband, John E. "Ed" Sharp Jr., Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Marc Seinfeld, Ellicott City, Md.; one son, John Sharp III, Cleveland, Tenn.; grandsons, Matthew and Jason Seinfeld, of Ellicott City, Md.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at 4 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Cliff Hudson and Rev. Jen Newell officiating.
Interment will be held Monday, March 1, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the LOGOS Ministry (a children's/youth ministry program) or The Caring Place (a local food bank) c/o First Cumberland Presbyterian Church 161 2nd St. N.E., Cleveland, TN 37311.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grissom Funeral Home and Sunday from 3 p.m. until the time of service and also after the service at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomfh.net.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Grissom Funeral Home.
Johnny Shavers
SOUTH PITTSBURG -- John J. "Johnny" Shavers, 65, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.
He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, he retired from US Pipe and was a member of the IBEW local 175, American Legion Post 95, Masonic Lodge 113 and White Oak Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Omie Shavers; sister, Mary Katherine Craig; brothers, Cecil Shavers, Paul Shavers, Carmon Shavers and Huey Lee Shavers.
He is survived by his daughter, Star (Stacy) Hickman, South Pittsburg, Tenn.; son, Neal (Amonie) Shavers, New Salem, Ga.; sister Maggie (Bill) Wanamaker, Bryant, Ala.; three grandsons, Justin Williams, Matt Hickman and Jett Shavers; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. EDT Sunday in the chapel.
Interment with military honors will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.
Visitation 4-9 p.m. today, 1-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.
Ronald Wotring
CLEVELAND -- Ronald Allan Wotring died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
Funeral will be at Bowman Hills SDA church Cleveland, TN at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 26.
Burial at 1 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomfh.net.
Arrangements by Grissom Funeral Home.
GEORGIA
Dr. Ralph Buice Jr.
Dr. Ralph L. Buice Jr. passed away Tuesday, Feb 24, 2010, at his home.
Dr. Ralph Buice was a 39 year veteran of Fernbank Science Center and the DeKalb County School System. While attending Georgia Tech, he often visited Fernbank Science Center to work with the astronomy team. His volunteer efforts led to a position at Fernbank where he was instrumental in working with NASA to develop tracking of satellites in the early years.
As a result, the Apollo Six capsule was placed at the Science Center. Dr. Buice was involved in the recovery of the "lost" satellite Pageos.
As a Chemistry instructor he inspired hundreds of students in Independent Study Classes, the Scientific Tools and Techniques Program and other, Fernbank programs. In more recent years, his duties included mentoring teachers and working with students doing independent research projects.
He was very instrumental in developing the partnership with NASA's Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) at the Science Center. Over the years he has supported science instruction in, the school system in a variety of means including working with young teachers to judging in science fairs.
Dr. Buice enjoyed traveling throughout the world. He often took guests with him on his adventures and encouraged others to live their own adventures. He loved food, wine, and life.
Predeceased by his mother, Sara Edwards Buice; father, Ralph Lendon Buice; sister, Elizabeth Ann Buice.
Survivors include his brother, Rick Buice, sister-in-law, Fran Buice and nieces, Kristi and Elizabeth Buice, Fredrick and Smithfield, several cousins in Chattanooga, close friends, and his Fernbank Science Center family.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.
Visitation is Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, from the hours of 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and services at 1:00p.m. at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, Ga.
Jamie Harris
DALTON -- Jamie Lavar "Peavy" Harris, 32, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010.
Funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at 1 p.m. from chapel of Willis Funeral Home.
Interment in Fairground Cemetery.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton.
David Hollis Sr.
RINGGOLD -- William David Hollis Sr., 54, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at a local hospital.
A resident of the Ringgold area for the past 30 years, he is formerly of Austell, Ga. He is a former employee of Express Oil Change and a member of Clearview Baptist Church. David was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Buster" and Claudie Roberts Hollis.
He is survived by his wife, Dale White Hollis, of Ringgold; two sons and daughters-in-law, David Jr. and Amy Hollis, of Rossville, and Justin and Jessica Hollis, of Fort Oglethorpe; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Ben English, of Austell, Ga.; nephew, Seth English; three grandchildren, Blaine, Raine and Owen Hollis; several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Herman Kapherr officiating.
Interment will follow at New Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday until funeral time at the funeral home.
An on-line register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneral home.com.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Hollis Memorial Gateway Bank & Trust, Ringgold, Ga.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Rev. Stanley Hullander
RINGGOLD -- The Rev. Stanley Hullander, 67, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel with the Rev. John Paul Parker and the Rev. David Marona officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences with the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Faye Parham
TOCCOA -- Faye Emmaline Austin Parham, 71, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at her home.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home.
Visitation one hour prior to the service.
On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.strick landfh.com.
Billie Ruth Portwood
ROCK SPRING -- Billie Ruth Portwood, 75, formerly of Rainsville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at NHC Health Care. Rossville.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. CST Saturday, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burial at Beulah Cemetery.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. CST today at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Elmer Rochester
TRENTON -- Elmer Rochester, 90, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rochester; and son, Dale Rochester.
He is survived by one daughter, Linda (Randall) Watt, Petersburg, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Jan Rochester, Trenton; five grandchildren, Bret (Tara) Wall, Mount Juliet, Tenn., Brian (Karen) Watt, Fayetteville, Tenn., Jeff (Stephanie) Rochester, Quitman, Ga., Keri (Gary) Dutton, Washington State, Kristi Johnson, Fayetteville, Tenn.; two stepgrandchildren, Kevin Thompson, Griffin, Ga. Chris (Minnie) Thompson, Valdosta, Ga.; nine great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EST Saturday graveside at Glenndale Church of Christ Cemetery, with Randall Watt officiating.
The family will receive friends 5-9 p.m. today and noon until 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
ALABAMA
Ruby Carr
FORT PAYNE -- Ruby Mae Carr, 84, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
Survivors: grandson, Brad (Jennifer) Smith; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Logan Smith; sisters, Norma Butts, Wilma Beason.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Burt Chapel, Fort Payne.
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Burt Chapel, Fort Payne.
Randolph Willingham
RAINSVILLE -- Randolph "Randy" Willingham, 72, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. CST today, Feb. 21, 2010, at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burial will be in Straight Creek Cemetery.
OTHER AREAS
Ruby Carnes
JAMESTOWN, Ky. -- Ruby C. Carnes, 89, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga.
Religious services at Freedom Christian Church, Jamestown, at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Visitation today 5:30 p.m. at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel and 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Interment at Carnes Cemetery, Jamestown, Ky.
Jo Parrott
MIDDLETOWN, Del. -- Angela Jo Parrott passed away at her home on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, after a long battle with cancer.
Jo was born Aug. 8, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Grace Foster of Rossville.
Jo was a chef and seamstress who loved spending time with her family. For those who knew her she was described as someone with a lot of "Class".
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Cathie Rigsby.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Penny, from Middletown, Del., and Ronald "Chip" and Susan from Chattanooga; and her five grandchildren, Emily, Brandon, Autumn, Nicholas and Tyler Parrott.
She is also survived by her sister, Becky Reed; mother-in-law, Mildred Baggett; and sister-in-law, Sandra Parrott.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
Arrangements by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown, Del.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.daniels-hutchison.com, 302-378-3410.