HAMILTON COUNTY
Debra Anderson
Debra Sue Anderson, 54, of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, March 14, 2010.
She was of the Baptist faith and employed with Life Care Center of East Ridge. She was a person that would help other people even though she was really sick and never complained of anything. She loved her family very much and would always talk about her brothers and her “two boys.” She also loved her nieces and nephews and was very close to Sierra, Anna and Paulie. She always wanted to spend time with her family and never wanted them to worry about her even though she was very sick and ask people to look after her husband after her death. That was just the kind of lovely lady she was.
Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Dewayne Anderson; son, Matthew E. Tinker, of East Ridge; brothers, Mike Smith and Willard Bill Smith, both of Chattanooga along with several nieces and nephews.
Services will be today, March 18, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carl Hunsucker officiating.
Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.
Visitation is today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. 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.
Carol Aplin
Carol Granger Aplin passed away Monday, March 15, 2010.
Here’s to Carol. Not the Carol of recent years whose mind failed her, but this one:
The beautiful University of Chattanooga redhead who, before a date, would memorize a list of things to talk about.
Carol the violinist, who played in the Chattanooga Symphony and instructed two generations of offspring in piano.
Carol the beloved teacher, who, with a missionary zeal, carried her GED lesson plans into corporate break rooms, public housing and the Women’s Silverdale Workhouse.
The proud Carol, who researched her and Charles’ family history all over New England and the Midwest. The material she gathered will be cherished by her children and many generations to come.
And here’s to Carol, the glue that held an extended family together. She kept in touch with every distant cousin, presided over her living room filled with tousled heads peeking out of sleeping bags at family gatherings, and refused to speak ill of anyone.
And this Carol: She always had a smile on her face but never understood a joke. She liked things spelled out for her. She swore by McGuffey’s Readers.
Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true … whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report. If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
And she did.
Carol’s energy and responsibility as a mother shaped the lives of her children and grandchildren. Her children are: Charles S. Jr. (Jan), Seattle; James G. (Jill), Chattanooga; Jock S. (Jan), Bluegrass, Iowa; Joanne A. Terry (Phil), Chattanooga; and Steven R. (Beverly), Chattanooga.
Her grandchildren are: Eric S. (Stephanie), Seattle; Christy A. Skimming (Mac), Seattle; Benjamin S. (Beth), New York City; Jennifer W. Terry (Josh) Boutwell, Chattanooga; Matthew W., Knoxville; Shannon A. Lee, (David), Murfreesboro; Dana L. Terry, Chattanooga; Brett T. and Calvin W., Chattanooga.
Her great-grandchildren are: Nathan, Sydney, Jordan and Andrew of Seattle; and Susannah of New York City.
Carol’s parents were Herbert Horace and Winifred Stivers Granger. Carol was born in Montgomery, Ala. She married Charles Sewall Aplin from Britton, S.D., and they enjoyed 61 years together. She is survived by one brother, Dr. Herbert Granger (Patricia), of Woodbridge, Va.
A private graveside service will be held by her family.
Donations may go to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave., Chattanooga TN 37412.
Please share your memories and stories of Carol at www.javerybryan.com.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-213
Harvey Brazier
Harvey Edward Brazier, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully in a local hospital on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at the age of 66.
Mr. Brazier was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church in Chattanooga and a loving husband, father, grandfather and a dedicated employee.
He was born in Winchester, Tenn., and later moved to Illinois where he attended a local high school in Joliet, Ill. He began his work life at General Motors for 13 years as a press operator in Willow Springs, Ill., and later moved to Chattanooga, and was co-owner of L&D Vault Co. He retired after 30 years of service (1976-2008) from Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Harvey enjoyed baseball, golfing, RVing, rafting and a good hot fire in the wood stove.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Brazier and Ophelia Smith Brazier; brothers, Frank and David; and a sister, Martha Meneley; father-in-law, Marshall Davis.
Harvey is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alice Fay Davis Brazier; children, Tom (Vonda) Brazier, Robin (Danny) McDowell and Greg Brazier; two grandchildren, Michael (fiancée Megan) and Amanda McDowell; two sisters, Mary Evelyne Kirk and Debra Wicklander; three brothers, Donald, Arvine and Kenneth Brazier; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Louise Davis.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the North Chapel.
Services for Harvey will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the North Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Wilson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Silverdale Baptist Church, 7236 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Norman Covington
Norman T. Covington, of East Brainerd, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
He was born in Chattanooga, on March 13, 1921 and was preceded inn death by his parents, Norman T. and Inez King Covington.
Norman attended public schools in Chattanooga and graduated from City High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from UTC, in addition to a YMCA certification from George Williams College. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during WW II and then in the Naval Reserve before his discharge. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, having been baptized there as a young child and later serving as Sunday School superintendent, youth counselor and on the board.
Norman was employed at the Chattanooga YMCA and was a director of the YMCA Camp Ocoee. His association with the camp started in his childhood and continued throughout his life. He was later employed at IBM in downtown Chattanooga until his retirement.
Norman was an active volunteer, serving in the Big Brother association for 16 years, Contact for eight years, Chattanooga Area Food Bank for 22 years and Memorial Hospital fro six years. He was a proud member of the St. Elmo branch of the American Legion Post 148.
Mr. Covington is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dathyne Brown Covington; brother, Edwin “Pi” Covington, Chattanooga; two nieces; three nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Chattanooga Hospice and Barbara Bennett for her years of faithful service.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, at the Heritage Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Genevieve DeHoog, the Rev. Marvin Howard and Dr. Robert Myers officiating with Steve Covington, Rick Covington, John Covington, Gary Cundiff, Tim King, Morgan King and Mike Schmidt serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Chattanooga, Chattanooga area Food Bank or to the Chattanooga YMCA Camp Ocoee.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Walter Ellison
Walter Ellison, 73, passed Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in a local hospital.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Charlie Faircloth Sr.
Charlie R. “Peanut” Faircloth Sr., 82, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the North Chapel.
Services for Charlie will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday at the North Chapel with the Rev. David Kell officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The full obituary and other arrangements will be announced later by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.
Charlie Franklin
Charlie Franklin, 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Hixson.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Patricia Good
Patricia Ann Good, 82, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 12, 2010, at a local nursing home.
Pat lived in Soddy-Daisy for the past 10 years, after spending 12 years in Cleveland, Tenn. Having been born in New York, she grew up in Greenbelt, Md. After marrying, she lived in Virginia, Florida and Colorado before moving to Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry L. and Karen Bell; brother, Harry L. Bell Jr.; and by her husband, Walter F. Good Jr.
She is survived by her two children, Karen Ann Good Yeatts and Christopher Lee Good, Karen and Doug Yeatts gave her three grandchildren, Jason (Michelle) Yeatts, Kevin (Ginny) Yeatts and Amanda (Allen) Jolly. Christopher and Tami Good gave her three grandchildren, Alexander, Eli and Nathan Good. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Austin, Abby, Samara, Tyler, Parker and Corbin.
Pat and Frank gave their children wonderful childhoods, instilling a love for travelling all over this beautiful country.
Pat’s family wishes to express gratitude to the caring folks at Soddy-Daisy Healthcare for their gentle care to us in these final years of her life.
Visitation will be held in the Chapel of Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A. in Hyattsville, Md., on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. with the funeral service to follow there at noon.
Interment will be at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Va., at 2 p.m.
The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Soddy United Church Food Bank, 225 Depot St., Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Arrangements in Maryland are by Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A.
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.
Charles Holmun
Charles A. Holmun, 64, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
James Jackson
James Lee Jackson, 54, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Chattanooga.
Graveside services will be held at noon at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, March 19, 2010.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
JoAnn Janes
JoAnn Janes, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral: today at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state today after 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Bobbie Lewis
Bobbie McDowell Skillington Lewis, 74, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at a local hospital.
She was a graduate of Chattanooga City High School and a member of Mowbray Baptist Church. She loved gardening and playing her piano. She was retired from Brown Agency.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill E. Skillington and Carlos Lewis; sisters, Betty McDowell and Diane McDowell; brother, James McDowell.
She is survived by her son, Carlos Matthew (April) Lewis, of Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Teena (John) Brown, of Signal Mountain; brother, Melvin McDowell, of Chattanooga; sisters, Linda Williams, Cynthia Pearson, Martha Carter, all of Chattanooga, Freda Ward, of California; grandchildren, Brittany Brown, Ian Brown, Elizabeth Minor, Zoe Lewis.
Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary Phillips officiating.
Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Larry Myers Jr.
Lawrence “Larry” H. Myers Jr. of Chattanooga and Melborne Beach Fla., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.
He was a member of Maitland Presbyterian Church, Maitland, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence H. Myers and his wife, Ruth Davis Myers.
Larry was born in Camden, S.C. on Oct. 8, 1924. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country in the Pacific Theater during the entire duration of World War II, as a Radio Officer.
He entered Georgia Tech University where he graduated. He was employed by Del Monte Foods as district manager. Stationed in Miami, Fla., until there was another conflict. He then took the educational program required by the ARA Technology Institute for Maritime Electronics and joined the Merchant Marines as Radio Electronics Officer aboard the Admiral Wm. M. Callaghan, serving his country again in Korea and Vietnam conflicts.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Sara Hall Daniels,, of Charlotte, N.C.; Estelle Chewning Smith, of Spartanburg, S.C.; and nephew, Karl Hall, of Charlotte, N.C.
Survivors are his wife, Ethel Schoonmaker Myers, of Melbourne Beach, Fla.; sister, Esca M. (Mrs. James E.) Holtzclaw, of Chattanooga; nephew, Phil Chewning (wife Cheryl), of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Arline Copeland, of Bishopville, S.C.; niece, Karen (husband Tom) Holtzclaw Thomasson, of Dallas, Texas; and great-niece Karla Dunning, of Longwood, Fla.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday March 19, 2010 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
No visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN. 37411.
Local announcement by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Alfred Palmer
Alfred H. Palmer, 77, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, after a brave fight with cancer.
Al was born on Nov. 24, 1932 in New York, N.Y. He was the son of the late Christian G. Palmer and Bertha K. Palmer of Forest Hills, N.Y.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Frances Oliver Palmer; daughter, Caroline M. Palmer, son-in-law, Gary Perlman and loving grandsons, Mark and George Perlman, all of Montreal; son, Thomas C. Palmer, daughter-in-law, Marcia M. Palmer and loving grandsons, John, Lee and Ted Palmer, all of Richmond, Va.; his brother, William F. Palmer and his wife Frauke Palmer, of Columbus, Ohio; and mother-in-law, Josephine Hill Oliver, of Signal Mountain.
He graduated from The Cooper Union in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, where he also was captain of the basketball team. He received his master’s degree in structural engineering from Lehigh University in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army in the Signal Corps. He was the co-founder and vice-president for 23 years of Stagg Systems Inc. which developed and managed energy management systems for the control and operation of electric power networks and was located in New York and Houston, Texas. He and his wife Fran retired to Signal Mountain, where they enjoyed tennis, hiking, friendships, and traveling, often with their family. Al also enjoyed studying Philosophy in retirement.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel at Alexian Village on Signal Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Memorial Health Care System Foundation to benefit cancer services at Memorial.
Please send your gift to Memorial Foundation, 2525 deSales Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Sharon Reid
Sharon Kaye Reid, 61, of Harrison, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2010, from her earthly home.
Funeral services will be held today at 10:30 a.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Hayes officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer at 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
David Wilson
David D. Wilson, 87, of East Ridge, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
TENNESSEE
Sandra Anderson
JASPER — Sandra Riley Anderson, 73, died in a local hospital on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Ella Chilton Riley. She was a member of Havron’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a 30-year teacher in Franklin and Marion Counties. Mrs. Anderson opened her heart and her home to numerous children and foster children that sought refuge and unconditional love. The doors to her home were always open to any and all.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, Wilroy Anderson, of Jasper; sons, Steve (Veronica) Anderson, of Houston, Texas, Scott Anderson, of Chattanooga, and Jonathan Anderson, of Jasper; daughter, Jennifer (Ray) Durham, of Jasper; brother, Alan (Marie) Riley, of DeVille, La.; sister, Debbie Riley, of Jasper; nephew, Paul (Kendra) Riley, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Annabelle Anderson and Mitchell Anderson, of Houston.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Havron’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Jasper.
Memorial services will be conducted by the Rev. Jim Diehl and will be held on Saturday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at Havron’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Interment will be at Havron’s Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.rogers funeralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Havron’s Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2177, Jasper, Tenn.
Cherie Bryant
CLEVELAND — Cherie Aurelia Wells Bryant, 74, passed away Tuesday morning, March 16, 2010, at the family residence after a courageous fight with breast cancer.
She was the daughter of the late Aurelia F. Wells and Carroll B. Wells of Chattanooga. She was born in Chattanooga on Dec. 11, 1935. She attended O.L.P.H. and Notre Dame High School graduating in 1953. She graduated from the University of Chattanooga with a degree in Elementary Education in 1959 and taught second grade at George R. Stuart Elementary School in Cleveland, Tenn., until beginning a career as a stay at home mother. After her children left home, she worked with her husband in his dental practice until they retired in 1995. She was a member of the Cleveland-Athens-Cotillion, The Cherokee Garden Club and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years. Dr. Vernon O. “Pete” Bryant, of Cleveland; daughter, Linda Bryant Bartmess, of Cleveland; sons, D. Mitchell Bryant and his wife, Becky, of Riceville, Tenn., and Scott A. Bryant and his wife, Marla, of Jacksonville, Fla. She will always be fondly remembered as “Grammy” to her eight grandchildren, Duncan and Adam Bryant and Ben Ford of Riceville, Tenn., Lewis and Ben Bartmess, of Cleveland, and Madeline, Olivia and Audrey Bryant, of Jacksonville, Fla. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Carroll Wells Hudik and her husband, John of Chattanooga; mother-in-law, Louella Bryant, of Knoxville, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Dottie Sneed Averra and her husband, Tom, of Knoxville; nephews, John C. Turner and his wife, Sherry, of Ooltewah, and Jesse J. Turner III and his wife, Jennifer, of Birmingham, Ala.; nieces, Cindy Turner Rossi and her husband, Charlie, of St. Louis, Mo., Judy T. Woodard of Sylva, N.C. and Cherie T. Cravens and her husband Dewayne, of Chattanooga; special family members, Jerri S. Bryant, of Athens, Tenn., and Janie L. Coleman, of Cleveland, Tenn., as well as a host of lifelong friends.
A Remembrance of Life Graveside Service will be conducted 4 p.m. Friday at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Father David Boettner officiating.
The family will receive friends today from 5 until 8 p.m. at the North Ocoee Chapel of Jim Rush Funeral Homes.
The family request that in lieu of flowers that memorial’s be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the Susan G. Koman Foundation or a charity of choice.
The family would like to extend their most sincere gratitude to Dr. Sylvia Krueger and the staff at Blue Ridge Oncology, for the love, hope and care given to Cherie during these past six years and for never giving up the fight and all the nurses and staff at Home Health Care of East Tennessee and Hospice for the loving care and compassion these past few months.
Jim Rush Funeral Homes, North Ocoee Chapel has charge of the arrangements.
Linda Case
PIKEVILLE — Linda Roberson Case, 71, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at a local hospital.
She was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church. Linda served faithfully on the Bledsoe County Board of Education for 34 years, was an officer in the Tennessee School Board Association and was honored with the Boardmanship Award of Distinction. She was also appointed to the Tennessee All-State School Board in 1991, and elected in 1976 as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Cole and Drucilla Roberson; brothers, J.B., Roy C., Jack T., Lewis and Carlos P. Roberson.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, William A. Case; sons, Billy R. (Debbie) Case, Cole R. Case, Scott A. Case; granddaughters, Chelsey C. Case and Kaitlyn N. Case; grandson, Dallas R. Case; brothers Blake, Gross, Frank and Tommy Roberson; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. CDT Friday at Pikeville United Methodist Church with burial following in Pikeville Cemetery. The Rev. Tim Smith will be officiating.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyhfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
Visitation today 9-9 p.m. CDT and Friday 9-12:30 p.m. CDT.
Jean Eldridge
SPRING CITY — Jean Thomas Eldridge, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2010.
She was born in Copperhill, Tenn., and was a former resident of the Rossville area for several years. She has resided for the past 57 years in Spring City, where she was a homemaker and housewife. She was a member of Spring City United Methodist Church in Spring City. She was also a member of the “Loyalty” Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Simpson Thomas and Vallie Mae Byres Thomas Unklesbay; and a brother, Floyd E. Thomas.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ray Eldridge of Spring City; daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Terry Rhea, of Spring City; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. John and Joan Eldridge, of Fort Oglethorpe, the Rev. Lonnie and Connie Eldridge, of Spring City; a sister, Adas Bivens, of Cohutta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City prior to the service today.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Spring City United Methodist Church. Mrs. Eldridge’s body will lie in state one hour at the church prior to her funeral. The Rev. Dale Wyrick and Dickie Johnson will be officiating.
Burial will follow in Spring City Memorial Gardens, Spring City, Tenn.
Online guest book available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, and W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jayne Fleming
WINCHESTER- Jayne Atherton Fleming, 53, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 17, 1956 in Louisville, Ky.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. CDT Sunday, March 21, at Cowan Fellowship Church.
Winfred Gates
WINCHESTER — Winfred “Bud” T. Gates, 86, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Vanderbilt.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. CDT today, March 18, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Brother Brent Fuller officiating.
Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Rev. Paul Miracle
DAYTON — Rev. Paul Alfred Miracle, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at noon in the funeral home chapel.
Burial in Rhea Memory Gardens.
Visit the guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.
Visitation Friday from 5-8 pm at Vanderwall Funeral Home.
Edgar Newby Sr.
DECATUR — Edgar “Eddie” Rhea Newby Sr., 69, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bowers Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment in Johnston Cemetery.
Visitation Friday from 11 a.m. until time of services.
www.bowersfh.com.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, 423-334-3661.
Mary Piercy
KNOXVILLE — Mary Maglee Tallent Carter Piercy, 93, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at University of Tennessee Medical Center, surrounded by close family members.
She was born in Dayton, on July 7, 1916, the daughter of the late John and Alice Corvin Tallent and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Ed Carter and Tom Piercy; her brothers, Marshall, Roger, Robert, Fred Tallent; and sisters, Lorena. Davis, Annie Sue Hardin, Polly Sharpe, Doris Tallent and Alba Tallent.
Mary was raised in Dayton and in 1933 she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and remained there until moving to Chattanooga in 1946. In 2005, she moved to Powell to be near her family.
During WWII, she worked as a parachute inspector. After marrying and moving to Chattanooga, she spent her life devoted to her family and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chattanooga for many years before moving to Powell, Tenn., in 2005.
She is survived by her three sons, Bill (Ethel) Carter, of Ohio, Bob (Joyce) Piercy, of Powell, Kit Piercy of Texas, Pam (Alton) Treadway of Texas; grandchildren, Cherie Piercy, of Knoxville, Cindy Rape, of Texas, David (Debbie) Carter, of Ohio, Scott Treadway, of Texas, Tim (Allison) Treadway, of Ooltewah, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mary will be held Friday at noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. J.C. Gholdston officiating.
Burial followed by a white dove release will be in Buttram Cemetery.
Please share your memories of Mary on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.
The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home where they will receive friends one hour before the service.
Vivian Reeves
SOUTH PITTSBURG — Vivian De Lora Rush Reeves, 79, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at Memorial Hospital.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. Lee Rush and Annie B. Rush Traylor; her husband, Cleo Warner Reeves; and infant son, Roger David Reeves.
She is survived by two sisters, Virginia Dare Smith, of Fort Payne, Ala., and Mahalah Stone, of Boaz, Ala.; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 1 p.m. CDT at First Baptist Church South Pittsburg with the Rev. Charlie Campbell officiating.
Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne, Ala.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.rogersfuneral home.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Gideon’s International or the missions fund at First Baptist Church, 306 Fifth St., South Pittsburg, TN 37380.
GEORGIA
Ray Ivey
ROSSVILLE — Archie “Ray” Ivey, 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Rossville areas, he was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and the Dependable Sunday School Class. He had taught Sunday School, a choir member and was deacon emeritus. Mr. Ivey was a U.S. Navy Seabee’s Veteran serving during World War II, worked as a carpenter with Carpenter’s Local Union, and served as a Master Mason and Chaplain with Rossville Lodge 397 F&AM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Ivey; and daughter, Carol LaRae Ivey. He was the middle child of nine siblings and the last living.
Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Katie Ivey; children, Steve (Melinda) Ivey, of Chattanooga, and Kathy Ivey Talley, of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Libby Talley, Jason Ivey, Sam Talley, & Justin Ivey; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Bennett and the Rev. R.V. Wells officiating.
Burial will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rossville Lodge 397 F&AM conducting graveside rites. Full military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 95.
J.B. Carter, Jerry, Ronnie, Ray, Justin and Jason Ivey and Sam Talley will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Lane, Billy Guest, Eddie Maddox, Larry Hillary, the deacons of Fairview Baptist Church, and members of the Dependable Sunday School Class.
Mr. Ivey will lie-in-state on Saturday at the church from 1-2 p.m.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-south crestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Jacquelyn McBee
FORT OGLETHORPE — Jacquelyn D. “Jackie” Lavender McBee, 77, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, at her home.
Graveside services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Pastor Richard Kennett officiating.
To share your memories and to view her video tribute, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Eddie Mitchell
LaFAYETTE — Eddie L. “Ed” Mitchell passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born June 7, 1933. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He retired in 1995 from Reichold Chemical Co. after 29 years. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jill Mitchell; four sons, George (Tarra) Mitchell, Edward Mitchell, Forrest Mitchell and Lee (Patty) Mitchell; two daughters, Tina Howard and Patty Ann Mitchell; 10 grandchildren, Brooke Howard Beyers, Michael Norton, Jeffrey Howard, Eric Mitchell, Clint Mitchell, Brandi Mitchell, James Mitchell, Reid Mitchell, Sarah Mitchell, and Mark Mitchell; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation on Friday, March 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in the chapel of Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to Countryside Hospice for their loving care.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
William Rogers
ATLANTA — William Firstbrook Rogers, 85, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Hospice Atlanta.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Cathedral of St. Philip with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. CST, Sewanee.
Burial in University Cemetery.
Arrangements by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester, Tenn.
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Maggie Holloway
HIGDON — Maggie Workman Holloway, 89, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a member of Canaan Land Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonas Holloway; daughter, Wilma Tinker; and son, Sammy Workman.
Survivors include her daughter, Geri Johnson, Plano, Texas; daughter and husband, Deloris and Glen Norris, Higdon; son and wife, Noah and Opal Workman, Higdon, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services 4 p.m. EDT Friday in the Bryant chapel with Rev. Ron Moreland officiating.
Burial will follow in Higdon Cemetery.
Visitation 2-9 p.m. EDT today and 2-4 EDT p.m. Friday
Special thanks to Dade Health and Rehab staff from the family.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.
Katrina Rentschler
RAINSVILLE — Katrina Rentschler, 58, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at UAB Hospital.
Funeral services today at 2 p.m. CDT from Miller’s Chapel.
Burial will follow in Miller’s Chapel Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be today, March 18, from noon-2 p.m. from Miller’s Chapel.
Gerald Robertson
HIGDON — Gerald M. Robertson, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Funeral services at 11 a.m. CDT Friday in the Moore Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment in Milan Hill Cemetery.
Visitation today 11 a.m.-8 p.m. CDT and Friday 9-11 a.m. CDT.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.
Clara Steele
MENTONE — Clara Elizabeth Steele, 80, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Survivors, children, Dianne Crowe, Danny Deering, Artie Steele; stepson, Milton Steele; brothers, Owens Langston, Monroe Langston; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Mt. Union Cemetery.
Visitation is 4 until 8 p.m. today at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.