HAMILTON COUNTY
Beth Alexander
Virginia “Beth” Elizabeth McKee Alexander died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
Born in Graysville, Tenn., in 1934, she attended Collegedale Academy from 1948-1952 and Southern Missionary College from 1951-1954. In 1954 she married James T. Alexander M.D. They were longtime residents of Ukiah, Calif., from 1962 to 2003 when they moved to Ooltewah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, O.D. McKee and Anna Ruth King McKee; and her sister, Wyn McKee Stevens.
Survivors are her husband of 55 years, James T. Alexander, M.D.; children, Kathy Alexander Beagle Janzen and husband, Terry, of Ooltewah, Donald James Alexander, Harrison; grandchildren, Anna Lee Beagle, Christopher Lee Beagle and wife, Laura all of Ooltewah, Justin Travis Alexander, Chattanooga, Liesl Michele Alexander, Phoenix, Ariz.; great-grandson, Dominic James Alexander, Phoenix; brothers, Ellsworth McKee Sr. and wife, Sharon, Jack McKee and wife, Betty, all of Ooltewah.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, at 3 pm in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East with Pastor Dwight Herod officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Adventist World Radio (AWR) or Amazing Facts.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words to comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Donna Benham
Donna S. Benham, 59, of Dunlap, Tenn., passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010.
Donna was a longtime resident of Orlando, Fla. before moving to the Chattanooga area. She was a Registered Nurse and Regional Director for Novamed. She was of the Methodist faith.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Goewey Buecker.
She is survived by a brother, John Buecker and wife, Connie; nieces, Erin Rosener and husband, Danny, Lauren and Meredith Buecker; great-nephew, Jackson Wallace.
A Memorial service for Donna will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the North Chapel with Rev. Doctor Michael Brandt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donna’s name to the American Lung Association, 1466 Riverside Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406, or to your favorite charity.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Paul Bradshaw
Paul C. Bradshaw, 84, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010.
He was a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church and the Crossroads Sunday School class. Paul was employed with Signal Apparel Group as the Financial Vice President and was the Past-President of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of the last Mounted Patrol Division, Troop A, 7th Calvary. Paul was a Master Woodworker, one who loved to travel and was a member of the Senior Neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Dowden Bradshaw.
Survivors are his son, Paul T. Bradshaw, Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, Jan. 22, at Brainerd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Genevieve DeHoog officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Milton Dean Jr.
Milton Dean Jr., 62, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.
He was a graduate of Riverside High School and a professional truck and auto mechanic. He worked for Allison Trucking and Newton Chevrolet over 35 years.
He is survives by sons, Tommy Dean, Tyrone Parks and Darryl Ballinger; mother, Mollie Dean; sister, Peggy Derrick; brothers, Ed Lee Dean and Melvin (Chavela) Dean; two grandchildren; one niece and nephew, all of Chattanooga.
Memorial services, Saturday, Jan. 23, 4-6 p.m. at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Lillie Foster
Lillie Mae Foster-Benefield, 85, of Chattanooga, passed on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010.
She was member of Mt. Zion #2 Baptist Church of Ringgold, Ga., and a retiree of Erlanger Hospital.
Survivors include daughter, Peggy Boykin-Foster, Ringgold, Ga.; two sons, Edward Foster Jr., Ringgold, and James C. Strickland, Augusta, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Boykin, James Foster, Tajuana Foster, Kelvin Foster and Nichole Burton, all from Ringgold, Ga., Jackie Strickland, Carloyn Ware, Iris Strickland, James (Poochie) Strickland Jr., Maurice Strickland, all from Chattanooga, and James A. Strickland, of Enterprise, Ala. Also, several great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Family hour 6-7 p.m. today.
Interment at National Cemetery.
Elizabeth Harris
Elizabeth Gross Harris, 94, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Health Center at Standifer Place.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, with Minister Kenneth Joines and Larry Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Elizabeth was loved by all who knew her and those friends provided her with “Flowers while she lived.” If you would like to remember her with a memorial, please, send to Martin Boyd Christian Home, 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Jim Justice II
James “Jim” Clyde Justice II, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away peacefully in his home after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the North Chapel.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the North Chapel.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or to the missionary fund for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Hixson Ward Hixson.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Margaret Ledford
Margaret Hagan Ledford, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Michael (Vickie) Ledford, of Chattanooga; and her daughters, Marsha (Bob) Rann and Barbara Swanger, of Chattanooga and Carolyn (Chip) Pearson, of Herndon, Va.; nine grandchildren; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.
Sheila Lyle
Sheila Lyle, 62, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Chattanooga.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Tommy Miller
Tommy Miller, 58, of Hixson passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at his home.
Funeral services will be announced by Williamson & Sons Funeral in Soddy-Daisy.
Charles Mount
Charles Jay Mount, 76, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Donald Mroz
Donald Mroz, 63, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton.
He was born Dec. 16, 1946 in Johnson City, N.Y. to the late Henry and Anna Mroz.
Mr. Mroz was an Electrical Engineer and was currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Dalton State College. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Reva Mroz; three sons, David A. Mroz and his wife, Michele, of Harrison, Mike P. Mroz and his wife, Mandy, of Hixson, Paul T. Mroz and his wife, Charity, of Harrison; eight grandchildren, Kayla, Daniel, Kendall, Riley, Jacob, Tristan, Nathan and Olivia; one niece, Jenny; two sisters, Laureen Meier, of Florida; Janice Hennessey, of Georgia.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Jim Vick officiating. The family will receive friends from Saturday 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like for memorial contribution to be made to the Catholic School of your choice in honor and memory of Mr. Mroz.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Joan Murray
Joan Reagin McNeill Murray, 73, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 18, 2010.
Joan was an ardent arts advocate, fundraiser, community activist and loyal supporter of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a loving friend.
Joni was born in Atlanta and moved to Louisville, Ky., where she attended the University of Louisville and was a member of the Alpha Theta chapter of Sigma Kappa sorority. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she established a chapter of Sigma Kappa. She was national president of the Sigma Kappa Foundation during which time she established a scholarship fund for young collegiate women. The Louisville chapter of Sigma Kappa’ dedicated a room in her honor.
Her affiliations at UTC included membership on the UTC Foundation and the Chancellors Roundtable. She received the UTC Alumni Affairs Outstanding Service Award, was on the Board of Governors of the UTC Alumni Association, president of the Alumni Council and won an Honorary Alumni Award. She established an endowed scholarship for deserving students and an endowed lecture series to educate young people about domestic violence. The beautiful campus carillons were donated in her honor because of her love for the UTC campus and music.
The arts community in Chattanooga is indebted for her tireless efforts on their behalf. Joni served as president of the Chattanooga Symphony Guild, the Chattanooga Symphony Board and was instrumental in establishing the merger of the Chattanooga Symphony and the Chattanooga Opera into the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association. She was the first president of the new board. Joni was president and was currently on the board of the Chattanooga Ballet and a past member of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre Board. She also served as president of the Volunteer Council for the League of American Orchestras (formerly ASOL).
Another passion of Joni Murray’s was her work for abused women and children. She wrote pamphlets, training material and gave seminars in the community to educate people about this abuse and recently endowed a seminar program at UTC.
Joni served the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults in numerous ways, both as a board member, the founder and first president of the Associates Group and one of the creators of the Holiday Cheer Program. She gave many speeches in the community about the issues of domestic violence and was a staunch advocate for victims’ rights.
Other community organizations for which Joni worked were the Hamilton County Medical Auxiliary (past president), advisory board of Kids on the Block, the Willliam L. Montague Performing Arts Fund, the EOS Orchestra Board and the AIM Center Board.
On an international level, Joni was executive director of the Vakhtang Jordania International Conducting Competition for five years in the Ukraine and one year in Chattanooga.
Other community awards she received was being named Chattanooga Woman of Distinction by the American Lung Association of Tennessee.
She was an avid gardener and creative cook who loved to entertain in her lovely home. Joni was known as “Clown Joni” as she had an extensive clown collection which was featured on HGTV. She enjoyed traveling and had traveled to all seven continents. Her favorite two places she visited were the Panama Canal and the Great Wall of China. An accomplished violinist, Joni won a violin competition and was soloist with the Louisville Symphony Orchestra. Her favorite piece of music was “Pictures at an Exhibition.”
Joni is survived by her husband of seven years, Leonard Bancroft Murray; son, Thomas (Michelle) McNeill, of Chattanooga; son, Ray McNeill of Vermont; granddaughters, Eve and Reagin McNeill, of New Hampshire and Texas; grandsons, Cody and Trey McNeill of Chattanooga, daughter Melissa Murray McKown and granddaughter. Erin McKown of Chattanooga, sister Joyce (Kenneth) Koehler of Louisville; sister-in-law, Marilyn Day and brother-in-law, Jim Moyer, both of Clarksville, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a host of loving friends.
A celebration of Joni’s life will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at noon at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church at 7547 East Brainerd Road. Following the service a light buffet lunch will be served in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joan R. McNeill Murray Transformation Project Lecture Series at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga at 615 McCallie Ave., 37403, Dept. 680E the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults Family Violence Shelter at 1800 McCallie Ave., 37403; or the Chattanooga Symphony Opera Youth Symphony Partnerships and Scholarships Fund at 630 Chestnut St., 37402.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Edward Scott Jr.
Edward “Brother” Leroy Scott Jr., 59, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Memorial Hospital.
He spent his formative years in Newark, N.J., with his loving auntie, Pearl Young Darby, whom he leaves to mourn. Edward was the eldest son of Thelma and Edward L. Scott Sr., both deceased.
Also preceding Edward Jr. in death are brothers, Terry Lee Scott and Gary Lynn Scott.
Survivors include his children, daughters, Ebony and Lisa Scott, Crystal Blackmon, Dylan Porter; sons, Charles Edward Scott, Roderick, Jauane and Jermichael Hines; sisters, Phyllis Scott Ajisafe, Darleen Scott and Donna Scott Gardenhire; another auntie, Jessie M. Dails; nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Edward and his family are the direct descendants of Anson County, North Carolina famed prisoner, wrongly-convicted 22-year-old former slave Daniel Gould who made a legendary escape the night before his scheduled hanging in 1884, finding a new life in Graysville, Tenn., and changing his name to Scott. Daniel Gould had taken his case to the North Carolina Supreme Court. Dubbed the “bright-skinned mulatto” on his wanted poster, there was a bounty, a posse, and a futile 30-year manhunt for Daniel Gould. Edward Jr. is one of his great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment: Highland Cemetery.
The body will lie in state until 7 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Arthur Staton Jr.
Arthur Staton Jr., 60, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Chattanooga.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
June Stevens
June Stevens passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at a local healthcare facility.
Arrangements will be announced by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.
Andrea Steward
Andrea Steward, 45, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was employed by Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jaylen Grissom; mother, Victoria (George) Anderson; and sister, Jacqueline Smith.
Survivors: daughters, Meka (Jeffrey Sr.) Pillows and Marqueita Swanson; three grandchildren, all of Chattanooga; father, Mark Steward II, of New York, N.Y.; brothers, Richard Steward III, Maurice Steward, both of Chattanooga, Anthony Steward and Marcel Steward, both of New York; sister, Frances Lane, of Chattanooga; uncle, Roderick Steward, of Chattanooga; aunts, Ann Beverly, of Atlanta, Odessa McDaniel, of Nashville, Annie Ruth Steward, Lena Smith, Satann Thomas, Iwonta Horton and Ineta Steward, all of Chattanooga; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Saturday at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with John T. McDaniel Jr. officiating.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state Saturday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home.
Jean Wheat
Jean Sears Wheat passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010.
She was born on April 10, 1929 to June and Mary Sears in Fort Payne, Ala. Jean attended Central High School in Chattanooga, and, married Lamar Wheat, who became an All-American football player at Georgia Tech followed by a successful career in the textile industry.
Jean was a loving mother and wife who shared that love with her friends and pets. Jean will always be remembered for her devotion to friends and family; and, for her sincere interest in their lives. Always a dog lover, Jean’s Chinese Crested dog, Hairy, was at her side the last few years of her life, and was a great joy to her.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar in 1990; and by her daughter, Sherri Wheat Anderson in 2009.
She is survived by her son, Greg Wheat, of Panama City, Fla.; and by two grandchildren, Cori Jean Anderson and Chris Anderson, both of Marietta, Ga.
A memorial service to remember Jean will be held in the Chapel of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church at 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Ga., at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be sent to Hospice or to the Mostly Mutts animal shelter at 2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109-189 Marietta, GA 30152.
TENNESSEE
Joe Atkins
DAYTON — Joe Steve Atkins, 70, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Ricky Floyd
WHITWELL — Ricky “Bozo” Floyd, 52, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Willis Floyd; brothers, Joe Floyd, Jeffrey Floyd; grandparents, John and Nannie Floyd, Mel and Ida Green.
He was a member of House of the Lord in Palmer.
Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Doris McHone and stepfather, Bill McHone; children, Michael Smith, of Dunlap, Misty Harper, of Illinois; sisters, Ida Layne, Kathy Moore, Lucy Kilgore; brother, John “Bouncer” Floyd; stepsisters, Doris Floyd, all of Whitwell, Patricia Rogers; stepbrothers, Edward McHone, Howell Shrum, all of Palmer; six grandchildren.
Family will receive friends 10 a.m.-8 p.m. CST today, Jan. 22, 2010.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. CST Saturday, Jan. 23, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Parton and the Rev. Sam Long officiating.
Interment will be at Griffith Creek Cemetery.
Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home 423-658-7777.
John Holloway
CLEVELAND — John “Sam” Holloway, 83, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at his home.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jim Rush Funeral Home, Wildwood Chapel.
Interment will follow in Sugar Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday.
John Kirkpatrick
SPRING CITY — John Lennon Kirkpatrick, 94, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010.
He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Spring City.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Nora Lee Kirkpatrick.
The family will receive friends at Central Baptist Church, Spring City, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, from 10-11 a.m.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.
Interment will be at Spring City Memorial Gardens, Spring City.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Baptist Church Building Fund, Box 192, Spring City, TN 37381.
Orpha Lusk
MONTEREY — Orpha “Gerry” Lusk, 79, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at her home.
Mrs. Lusk was born June 23, 1930, in Soddy-Daisy, to the late William John and Edith Louise Smith Clift.
She was a professional secretary, a member of Monterey United Methodist Church, a member of the Monterey Garden Club and was a past president, A member of the Monterey Senior Citizens and was chairman of the board of directors, and a member Of Friends Of Monterey Library Board. She tutored with the After Hours School Program at Uffelman Elementary School. She was an Avid quilter and taught quilting classes.
She Is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Ronnie Lusk, of Monterey; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy and Raymond Keith, of Soddy-Daisy, Anna Mae Skates, of Soddy-Daisy; one granddaughter, Anjela Lusk, of Sterling, Va.; two stepgranddaughters, Michele Bailey, of Stafford, Va., Patty Kinder, of Sterling, Va.; one stepgreat-grandson, Terry Cropper Jr., of Stafford, Va.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lusk; two brothers, Robert and Charles Clift.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Monterey United Methodist Church Building Fund, 124 North Holly St., Monterey, TN 38574; or The Monterey Branch Library, 401 East Commercial Ave., Monterey, TN 38574.
Memorial services will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at 3 p.m. from Monterey United Methodist Church. Pastor James C. Johnson Jr. will officiate.
The family will receive friends at Monterey United Methodist Church on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, from 2 until the time of services at 3 p.m.
A guest register may be signed at www.gofffuneral home.
Announcement is by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy-Daisy.
GEORGIA
Jean Dabbs
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN — Imery Jean Veal Dabbs, 72, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
Funeral services will be held today at noon in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. John Haga officiating.
Burial will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens, Trenton, Ga., with nephews serving as pallbearers.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-south crestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Brenda Hope
FORT OGLETHORPE — Brenda Lee Hope, 60, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at her residence.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Roland Nunn
TRION — Roland Scott Nunn, 79, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, from the chapel.
Interment in West Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Service.
Delora Setser
CHICKAMAUGA — Delora Ethel Setser, 75, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. EST Saturday in the Trenton Chapel with the Rev. Terry Trivette officiating.
Burial in Shantytown Cemetery.
Visitation 1-9 p.m. today and Saturday noon-2 p.m.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Ruth Stone
ROSSVILLE — Ruth Guffey Stone, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at a local hospital.
A Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Robert Rudeseal officiating.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends today from 10-2 p.m. prior to the service at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Rickey Story
LaFAYETTE — Rickey Nyle Story, 56, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010.
Rickey was a beloved husband and father.
Survivors: wife, Debora “Susie” Wallace Story; daughter, Stacy Story; sons, Joel Alexander, Jacob Alexander, Brad Story and Jarrod Harris; brother, Randy Story.
Funeral noon today at Wallis Memorial Chapel with the Rev. George Palmer, the Rev. Frankie Carroll.
Pallbearers: Boyd Waldrup, Jessie Goodman, Russell McPeake, Michael Everett, Jamie Mathieson, Brian Dodson.
Interment LaFayette Cemetery.
Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Cora Stubblefield
ROSSVILLE — Cora T. Stubblefield, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at her residence.
She was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas. Mrs. Stubblefield was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church where she was a member of the Primetimers. She was past Director of the Alzheimer’s Day Care at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Stubblefield had lived in Port Orange, Fla., for eight years and was a member of Daytona Beach Baptist Church where she was the Director of Grief Share for six years.
Survivors are her loving husband of 14 years, Samuel C. Stubblefield; daughters, Debbie (Mike) Macera, Ooltewah, Donna (Rick) Brady, Rossville, Sherry (Mike) Ford, East Brainerd; stepdaughter, Diana Sikes, Rossville; stepson, Brian Stubblefield, Chattanooga; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eric Stitts officiating.
Interment in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Chattanooga.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and after noon Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Kathy Williams
RISING FAWN — Kathy Jean Williams, 57, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Hogan and the Rev. Danny DePriest officiating.
Interment will be in Hooker Cemetery.
Family receive friends 1:30-9 p.m. today.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
ALABAMA
Cleve Johnson
FLAT ROCK — Franklin Cleve Johnson 70, of Flat Rock, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at his residence.
Mr. Johnson was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and a retired carpenter (local 74, Chattanooga).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mildred Johnson; and brother, Verlon Johnson.
Survivors include, wife of 50 years, Betty Jo Johnson; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Tammy Johnson, Bryant; daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Stoney Gore, Ramona and Keith Britt, all of Flat Rock; seven grandchildren, Chad, Sarah, Travis, Heath, Nathan, Mindy Jo and Ben, all of whom he was very proud. Brother, Clifton Johnson, Higdon; sisters, Elsie Higdon, Higdon and Joyce Layton, Highland City, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Brother Jimmy Hixson, Brother Glen Tilley and Brother Ralph Long officiating.
Burial to follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.
In-lieu of flowers donations can be made to the walking track at North Sand Mountain Park. NSM Park, P. O. Box 472, Higdon, AL 35979.
OTHER AREAS
Harold Henry
McKINNEY, Texas — Harold Henry, 78, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2010, at the Medical Center of McKinney.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane, his son and daughter-in-law, two grandsons, a brother, many cousins in the Cumberland Valley of Tennessee, and several longtime friends.
He was a member of VFW Post 6362.
Please contact the family for details on the memorial service to be held at McKinney Fellowship Bible Church, 2801 Orchid Dr.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the charity of your choice.
To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Directors.