HAMILTON COUNTY
Danny L. Barnett
Danny L. Barnett, 51, of Hixson, Tenn. went home to be with the Lord Saturday Feb. 27, 2010, after his battle with pneumonia.
He was born Feb. 6, 1959, in Osprey, Fla. to Joe and Joyce Barnett. Danny was a plant supervisor for Nu-Foam Products, Inc. for over 20 years. He was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving relatives: parents Joe and Joyce Barnett; son, Danny Barnett and his wife Amber; daughter, Cynthia Barnett McCord and husband Chris; six brothers; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Danny’s life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church 5201 Dayton Blvd. today, March 1, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Steve Roberson and Pastor Dick Crooks, officiating.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Special thanks to those who visited and cared for Danny and the 4th floor MICU at Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services 7454 East Brainerd Rd.
Maude Brown
Maude Trigg Brown, 94, of Lookout Mountain, Ga. died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Arlene Loveladys “My House Too”.
Survivors include, daughter, and son-in-law, Barbara and Harold Kilgore, Lookout Mountain Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence E. Jr. and Joyce Brown, Oltewah; son-in-law, Roy Gaines, Huntsville; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and nine great great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by parents, Joseph Hayden and Flora Rebecca Faulkenberry Trigg; husband, the Rev. Lawrence E. Brown; daughter, Margaret Gaines and brother, John Trigg.
Funeral services will be today, March 1, at 11 a.m. CST at Brown’s Chapel Holiness Church with Brother Charles Wilmon, Brother Claude Wooten and Brother Larry Walker officiating.
Burial in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time.
Genevieve Bush
Genevieve Bush, 75, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 in a local hospital.
She was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and participated in other activities. She retired from Orange Julius as manager in the East Gate Store.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons; three daughters; one sister; two brothers; two nephews; one niece; and one grandson.
Survivors include sons, Willie Lucas Jr., Bobby Lucas and Anthony “Butch” (Sabrina) Lucas; sisters, Delores and Gwendolyn Hinton, Marcella Harris, all of New York, and Barbara Reynolds, of Chattanooga; brothers, Earnest Gilcrest of Birmingham, Ala., and Charles Walker, of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Velma Hinton, of Chattanooga; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; other relatives; special friends, Jessie Woods, Ozella Garrett and many others.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Highland Memorial Gardens with Elder Otis Lucas and Pastor J.W. Cole officiating.
The body will lie-in-state today after noon at Taylor Funeral Home.
Betty Fletcher
Betty Fletcher, of Soddy-Daisy, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.
She was a former employee of Moccasin Bend and Dixie Yarns. She was an avid fan of Dale Earnhart Jr. and Elvis and loved her grandkids.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Charles) Hancock; two sons: Ronald and Walter Fletcher; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel with burial at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.
Tracey Horner
Tracey “Tiny” Horner, 41, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.
He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Tracey was a graduate of Soddy-Daisy high School and had previously worked for BlueCross BlueShield and for AutoZone. He was a member of the Daisy Masonic Lodge #706 F&AM and the Daisy Order of the Eastern Star #328.
His father, Jack Horner; grandfather, Charles Pollard; and grandmother, Ada Duncan, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his two sons, Alexander and Austin Horner; mother, Linda Horner; sister and brother-in-law, Aimee and Cory McGarrity; grandmother, Mae Pollard; adopted grandmother, Geraldine Hutcheson; his “little brother”, Marty Bonnington; and his “big brother” Ben Cupp.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today, March 1, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with Dr. Darreyl Duggar officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton County Memorial Park.
The family would like offer a special thanks to the Third Street Dialysis Clinic, especially Razale Shaw.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311, or to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 7634 Gann Road, Hixson, TN 37343.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Ruth Jordan
Ruth Bowman Jordan, 87, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 1, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Evans officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike-, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Rosalie Mason
Rosalie A. Mason, 87, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Rosalie was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church for many years; for the past 15 years she was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Mason; her father, Ted Anderson; mother Hazel McCord Anderson; grandson, Tommy Mason; and a sister, Geraldine Harris.
Survivors include her daughter, Catherine Buel, Scott City, Mo.; two sons, Tommy (Cheryl) Mason, Metairie, La., the Rev. Bill (Beth) Mason, Chattanooga; sister, Billie (Herb) Humbard, Hixson; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; niece, Susie Humbard; and several other nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bill Mason officiating.
Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to thank the care givers of the Health Center at Standifer Place for the love and kindness they have shown Rosalie for nearly five years.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morris Hill Baptist Church, 1804 Morris Hill Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
James McDaniel
James E. McDaniel, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements are pending.
Family has received personal and professional services from Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors 1724 McCallie Ave.
Hershell Prichard
Hershell Denton Prichard Sr., 87, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 26, 2010, at Alexian Brothers Healthcare Center.
Hershell was a veteran of the Army Air Corp, serving his country during World War II. He was born in Chattanooga, Oct. 25, 1922, to parents Walter P. Prichard and Julia Hall Prichard, deceased.
Also, preceding Hershell in death are two sisters, Francis P. Martin, Chattanooga, and Lois Thomas, Yakima, Wash.
Surviving Hershell are his devoted and loving family: wife, Madge D. Prichard; children, Valencia P. (Ozzie) Holt; son, Denny (Phyllis) Prichard; daughter, Stephanie P. Ballard. Three greatly loved grandchildren: grandson, Robin T. (Marcie) Holt, one granddaughter, Carrie M. Holt and grandson, Graysen D. (Anna) Ballard; three precious great-grandsons: Thayer Holt, Collin Bae Holt and newly arrived Parker Davidson Ballard.
Three sisters survive Hershell: Dorothy Gann, Barbara Weller and Doris (Mickey) Wilson and three brothers: Walter P. Prichard, Jack (Linda) Prichard and Larry (Judy) Prichard; a very special niece, Donna Jo (Frank) Gordy; and many more loved nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, from 12-2 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.
Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Carter Paden officiating.
Many heartfelt thanks to all who have assisted Mr. Prichard during his illness: Dr. Allison Cannon and staff (Jenna), Judy Roden, Sherry and Holly, all of the staff at Memorial CCU. The kind and helpful staff at Alexian Brothers Healthcare Center; we thank you so much.
The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Humane Society of Chattanooga or the Charity of your choice.
Please visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences. Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace
Melvin Spangler
Melvin Lee Spangler, 82, of Signal Mountain, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
He was a member of the Lone Oak Church of God. Melvin retired as the Custodian of Signal Mountain Junior High with the Hamilton County School System.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Ruth Spangler; sons, Gary (Margaret) Spangler, Bobby (Kay) Spangler, Donnie Spangler; daughters, Melba (Alvin) Lewis, Linda (Dickie) Kell; brother, G.D. Spangler; sister, Dorothy Levi; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010, graveside, in Chattanooga Memorial Park with the Rev. Clif Roth officiating.
Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. today.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Kathy Tagtmeyer
Kathy Tagtmeyer, 56, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, in Chattanooga.
Katherine Lee Lehmkuhl was born July 1, 1953, in Jacksonville, N.C. to Kenneth Karl and Donna Lee (Riggle) Lehmkuhl. She graduated from Indianola High School in 1971 and Simpson College in 1976. She worked as an accountant for Delavan Corporation and IPERS while living in Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and nephew Alex Ostlund.
Kathy enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and being a grandmother. She was an advocate for those less fortunate. She often tutored children that needed one-on-one attention. When departing Des Moines she made a point to give away furniture and household items to refugees that were moving into her apartment complex. She spent the last six months living with her son Doug and his family in Tennessee.
Kathy is survived by her son, Doug, daughter-in-law Melody, and grandaughter Elizabeth, of Chattanooga; parents Kenneth and Donna Lehmkuhl, of Indianola, sisters Barbara (Craig) Puegner, of Eden Prairie, Minn., Karen (Mike) Ostlund, of Iowa City, and Tracey Lehmkuhl, of Indianola; nieces Jocelyn (Pete) Jourdan, Ashley Puegner; and nephews Nathan and Aaron Ostlund.
A memorial service will be held in Iowa at a later date.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Cards, inquiries and memorial donations should be directed to Doug Tagtmeyer 1572 Gem Place, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services 7454 E. Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, Tn.
Grady Woods
Reverend Grady Woods Jr., 71, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at a Local Hospital.
He was the former pastor of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church.
Arrangements are pending.
Family has received personal and professional services from Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors 1724 McCallie Ave.
TENNESSEE
Marcus Alford
KNOXVILLE – Capt. Marcus Ray Alford Sr., of the United States Army, passed away while serving in Iraq on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.
He was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church. Capt. Alford graduated from South Doyle High School and Carson – Newman College.
Survivors are his loving family; mother Karen Ray, of Knoxville, Tenn., father, Michael Alford, of Chattanooga, two children, Mya Alford, Marcus Alford Jr.; brother, Jerry (Jane) Ray; grandfather, Richard Ray; aunt, Crystal Ray, of Knoxville; uncle, Maceo Alford Jr., of Detroit, Mich.; great-aunt, 4W. Margie Keese, of Knoxville; nephews, Michael, Jerry II, Richard; niece, Trieste; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Chilhowee Baptist Church with Dr. George W. C. Lyons and Pastor Benjamin E. Lewis officiating.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday with a memorial service from 5-7 p.m. from the chapel of Unity Mortuary. Interment will be at State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
Condolences may be sent to the farnily at www.willisfi-ineralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Ga., and Unity Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tenn.
Frieda Curtin
DAYTON – Frieda Mae Curtin, 80, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
Funeral will be Tuesday, 6 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bob Carroll officiating.
Burial at Dayton City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Arrangments by Vanderwall Funeral Home.
Kevin Curtis
COALMONT – Kevin Dewayne Curtis, 44, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mr. Curtis was a drywall contractor.
Survivors include wife, Teresa Lewis, Coalmont, Tenn.; mother, Brenda Wise, Coalmont; father, George (Connie) Curtis, Tracy City, Tenn.; daughter, Haley Curtis, Tracy City, Tenn.; brother, Greg (Linda) Curtis, Coalmont, Tenn.; sisters, Patricia Nunley, Coalmont, Tania (Roger Nunley) Curtis, Coalmont, Tenn.; paternal grandfather, Hershel (the late Louise) Curtis, Tracy City; and maternal grandmother, Clercy (the late Paul “Juber”) Barnett, Coalmont, Tenn.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ralph Shrum officiating.
Burial will be in the Coalmont Cemetery.
The familt will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. Monday at Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tenn.
Julia Groves
OLD HICKORY – Julia Michon Groves, 93, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.
She was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church in Fort Oglethorpe. She had worked for Gordon’s Cleaners in St. Elmo for 10 years. She was a member of the VFW Post 4848 Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Post 95 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Millison R. “Duke” Groves.
Survivors include her son, Richard Groves, of Old Hickory, Tenn.; daughter, Barbara Ferris, of Yellville, Ark.; five grandchildren, Dan Nolan III, of Atlanta, Ga., Christopher A. Long, of Lansing, Mich., Michael J. Long, of Atlanta, Ga., Rachael A. Foster, of Atlanta, Ga., and Michael R. Groves, of Old Hickory, Tenn.; ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home 3573 South Waverly Road Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.
Kacie Jones
GRUETLI-LAAGER – Kacie B. Jones, 18, died Saturday Feb. 27, 2010, from injuries she recieved in an automobile accident.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Dusty L. Jones.
She is survived by her parents, William and Beverly Jones; brother, Chip Jones; grandparents, Bill and Daphine “Possie” Meadows, the Rev. Clayton and Beverly Jones; aunts, Sherry (Mike) Johnson and Darlene (Estel) Knight; uncles, Gerald (Amanda) Jones and Billy (Brenda) Meadows; nieces, Sydney and Amber Jones; nephews, Brady, Logan, Avery and Connor Jones; godchildren, Torie Lynn and Dakota Lee Meadows; dear friend, Anthony Layman.
Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Coalmont Cemetery with Minister Clayton Jones officiating.
Online condolances at laynefuneralhome.com
Visitation after noon today at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.
Lucinda Ricks
ATHENS – Lucinda Dennis Ricks, 87, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010
Visitation will be Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., at Ziegler Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Arrangments by Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens Tenn.
Shirley Sims
DUNLAP – Shirley Ann Price Sims, 67, died Saturday night at her home.
She was of the Church of God Faith. She was a vital part of her husband’s ministry for over 40 years. Her hobbies were oil painting, gardening, hand crafts and enjoyed cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Beulah Price.
She is survived by her husband Richard Edmond Sims; two sons Mike (Rachael) and Jeff (Laura) Sims; two grandsons, Matthew (Amanda) and Jeffery Sims; two step-grandchildren, Geary Dayne Meeks and Harley Meeks; three sisters, Freida Seals and Evelyn Lewis, both of Dunlap,
Joyce (Gilmer) Roberts, Morristown; brother, Landon (Cindy) Price, Dunlap; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday 1 p.m. CST in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wayne Lowery and the Rev. Michael Grant officiating.
Burial will be in the Camp Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Family will receive friends noon CST to 9 p.m. CST Monday.
In-lieu of flowers Contributions can be made to the Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network or Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.
Larry Smith
KNOXVILLE – Larry Ray Smith, 57, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
He was a retired Chattanooga policeman and fireman.
Survived by children Kelly Ray Smith, Thomas Aaron Smith and wife, Jessica, and special son, Ed Carroll, all of Chattanooga.
Masonic service 8 p.m. today Mynatt’s Fountain City Chapel with funeral service to follow with Rev. Marvin Carter and Rev. Eliseo Samanego officiating.
Interment at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday Mynatt’s Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com.
GEORGIA
George Franklin
RINGGOLD – George Ray Franklin, 66, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
A lifelong resident of North Ga., he retired from Shaw Industries after 40 years of service.
Survivors include his mother, Irene Franklin, Ringgold; sisters, Sandra (Lamar) Harris, Fort Oglethorpe, Susan Franklin, Ringgold, Ellen Mock, Rossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel with Minister C.G. Griffith officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences with the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P. O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today and 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Albert Johnson
ROSSVILLE – Albert “Bill” Johnson, 81, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at his residence.
Funeral today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Ternae Jordan officiating.
Burial at Highland Memorial Gardens.
Ella Lunsford
CHATSWORTH – Ella Mae Lunsford, 83, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.
Services will be Monday, March 1, 2010, in the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home, Chatsworth, Ga., who is in charge of the arrangements.
Gracie Parrish
CHICKAMAUGA – Gracie Louise Parrish, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in a local health care facility.
There will be a private memorial service for her five children that stood by her side until the end; Carolyn (Ed) Nance, Wanda Dyer, Peggy (Robert) Alsop, Richard (Janie) Hall, and Debbie (Richard) Howard; numerous grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give thanks to NHC Fort Oglethorpe for their care and compassion while Mrs. Parrish was a resident there, to Hospice of Chattanooga for making Mama’s journey painless and peaceful, and to Lane Funeral Home for compassion and guidance before and after her passing.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
To share your memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Sybil Porter
RINGGOLD – Sybil Marie Porter, 71, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.
The daughter of the late Carl and Grace Means McDowell, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Katherine Hale and Juanita Hale; and brother, C. J. McDowell.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Porter; sons, Donnie (Kim) Porter, Randy Porter, Jimmy (Stacey) Porter; brother, Joe McDowell; all of Ringgold; sister, Dorothy Cobb, Fort Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Nathan Porter, Jarred Porter, Allison Porter, Taylor Jackson, Amanda Jackson, Coulter Porter; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m Tuesday at Moon-Jones Cemetery with Roger Chapman officiating.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences with the family.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Karl Rushing
ROSSVILLE – Karl H. Rushing, 57, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Richard Byers officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share your thoughts and memories.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Irene Taylor
ROSSVILLE – Irene Chilcutt Roszell Taylor, 89, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at a local nursing home.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, North Ga. area, she was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lookout Mountain Ga. where she served as Church clerk and treasurer for many years. Irene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Howard J. Roszell; second husband, Fred Taylor; parents, Vernon and Ella Hampton Chilcutt; son, Howard B. Roszell; son-in-law, William “Bill” Owens; and four brothers, Leon Chilcutt, Artis Chilcutt, V.L. Chilcutt and Clarence Chilcutt.
She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Wanda Owens, of Rossville, Ga., and Sandra and Jerry McDaniel, of Jacksonville, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Betty Roszell, of Rossville, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Roszell, of Ringgold, Ga.; half sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and James Skelton of Lookout Mountain, Ga.; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Colin Crosen officiating.
Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
An on-line register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Margaret Wooten
FORT OGLETHORPE – Margaret Louise Wooten, 63, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
ALABAMA
Helen Phillips
SCOTTSBORO – Helen Mae Peck Phillips, 89, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Highland Medical Center.
She had been a resident of Scottsboro since 1950 and a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.
A heartfelt thank you to her special friends, Cindy McBee, Helen Mann, and ABC Hospice.
She is survived by her children, Ruby and James Pace Jr., of Scottsboro, Wanda and Bill Cooper, of Scottsboro, and Joseph and Brenda Phillips, of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; grandchildren Chris and Jackie, Kim and Doug, Tim, Melinda, Jim, Stacey and Lebron, William and Melissa, Shelley and Derek. 14 great-grandchildren; and one niece, Joy Hunger.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ervin C. Phillips, her parents, Joseph C. and Ida Petitt Peck; brother, Frank Peck; sister, Katherine Peck; and grandson, Barry Ryan Pace.
Visitation was held Saturday from 5-9 p.m. at Scottsboro Funeral Home.
Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Gamble and Rev. Don Cooper. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Annie Posey
FORT PAYNE – Annie Ruth Posey, 76, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
Visitation today from 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 2 from 8-11 a.m.
Funeral Tuesday, March 2, 11 a.m., from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel, Inc.
Burial in Mount Herman Cemetery, Rainsville Funeral Home directing.