HAMILTON COUNTY
Christian Cash
Christian Ford Cash passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Chattanooga.
Chris was born Jan. 30, 1969 in Lexington, Ky., and was a graduate of Henry Clay High School and University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.
Chris’s life was far too short, but those who knew him understood the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His contagious smile, his exuberance while kayaking and his extraordinary musical talent leave an everlasting impression on those who knew. The family of Chris Cash is thankful for your support, prayers and many acts of kindness.
He is survived by his parents, Sharon (Jack) Miller and David (Sally) Cash; grandmother, Julia Cash; siblings, Courtney Cash McAlpin, Jeff and Tracey Miller, Amy (Doug) Strohmeier and Emily (Jeff) Brittingham; and nieces and nephews.
His life will be honored with a memorial service at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Rhonda Hobbs officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to CADAS, 207 Spears Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405 in Chris’s memory.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Ray Eastes Jr.
Chester Raymond “Ray” Eastes Jr., 82, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Ray served our country in the U. S. Army during World War II, serving as an Honor Guard at the Tomb of the unknown soldiers. He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and served on the home ministry.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Mary Tatum Eastes; children, Diane (Jon) Havert, Fort Wayne, Ind., Abby Walls, Ocoee, Fla., and April (Dee) Skinner, Fort Wayne, Ind.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; brother, David (Sharon) Eastes, Leo, Ind.; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at the North Chapel.
Services for Ray will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the North Chapel with the Rev. Bert Jones officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Kenneth Hamil
Kenneth Robert Hamil, 81, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
He attended Kings Point Baptist Church and was retired from the 3M Co.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Joe and Willie Hamil; second wife, Dorothy Rogers Hamil; four brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Qualls Hamil, of Chattanooga; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve (Pat) Hamil, of Rock Spring, Ga.; one daughter, Sherry Forgey, of Cleveland; one brother, Richard Hamil, of Kingston, Tenn.; two sisters, Sue Cook and Jen Blair, both of Lenoir City, Tenn.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home Inc., with the Rev. Tim Marrs officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. and on Monday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Kings Point Baptist Church at 2834 Harrison Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel 622-3171.
J.B. Henderson
J.B. Henderson, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, in a local hospital, surrounded by family and friends.
He was a member of Warren Chapel AME Church where he served on the trustee board. He was a member of the Masonic Order for over 35 years. He was a member of Lillie White Masonic Lodge #293 PHA Affiliate. In Mr. Henderson’s early career, he was employed by Robbs Electric Co. and Vasco Jones Electric Co.
He was preceded in death by a son, Clyde A. Henderson.
Survivors: wife, Hazel Henderson; children, Lewis (Dee Dee) Henderson, Alice Ann Henderson Brewer, Kimberly McDonald Howard, all of Chattanooga, Dana (Janice) Waite, of Baltimore, Md., Lamale (Kelly) Mitchell of Atlanta, Justin (Pam) McSears, of Little Rock, Ark., Gale (Robert) Ford, Anita (Allen) Few and Serena (Galen) Allen, all of Chattanooga; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Sunday at 2 p.m. at Warren Chapel AME Church with Dr. Rev. Terrance L. Mayes officiating.
Visitation: today from 6-8 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Burial: Monday at 11 a.m. in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Clyde Housley
Clyde Franklin Housley, 85, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He retired from Hamilton County Department of Education in 1994 as a school bus driver. Throughout his career as a bus driver, Clyde received many awards and commendations and was inducted into Red Bank High School Hall of Fame in March of 2001. Clyde was a WWII Army veteran. He attended Red Bank Baptist Church.
Clyde was the son of the late W.L. Housley and Melissa Morgan. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Pearl Housley Pitts and Lela Ruth Ford; brothers, Leo Housley and Charles Housley.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Housley; daughter, Judy (Gary) Franks, of Chattanooga; son, Sonny (Margaret) Housley of Ooltewah; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special cousin, Faye Carney; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga, especially Dr. Duncan, Jill, Debbie, Rachael and Missy.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today at Red Bank Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Johnson and Dr. Fred Steelman officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Lawrence Varner, Eldon Hart, Don Bishop, Don Loftis, Fred Skillern and Kenneth Combs will serve as pallbearers.
To share condolences, visit www.lanefh.com.
Visitation is noon-2 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Sarah Jones
Sarah Elizabeth Jones, 28, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010, at her home.
She was a member of Abba’s House, and was a cheerleader at Red Bank High School. She loved her daughter dearly and she will live in our hearts and memories forever.
She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Glenn Jones; grandfather, Robert L. Dixon; stepgrandfather, Leonard Tanner.
She is survived by her daughter, Zoe Alexis McGlamery; mother, Beth (Tony) Trippe; sisters, Missi Jones, Gracie Jones; grandparents, Betsy Tanner, Sue Jones, Mac (Dorothy) Jones; niece, Kaylee Cook; nephew, Noah Simerley.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel.
Family will receive friends one hour before the service today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN. 37343 or to your favorite charity.
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.
Stephanie Jones
Stephanie Jones, 38, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Rev. James Martin
Rev. James Howard Martin, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 in a local health care facility.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 4 p.m. in the chapel.
Additional information will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Eula McDaniel
Eula McDaniel, 100, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, March 19, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, she was the widow of Melvin McDaniel and she was retired from the Krystal Co. in Chattanooga after many years of service.
She had made her home in Chattanooga for the past few years with her late daughter Delia Mae Clark and son-in-law, Haskell Clark. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Lawrence McDaniel, of Livingston, La., where she had lived for the past few months; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Pauline McKeown
Pauline Anstress Lively McKeown, 89, of Signal Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
She was born on April 19, 1920, and was a member of the former Trinity Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Britt McKeown; parents, Joe Lively and Myron “Minnie” Paul Lively; two brothers and two sisters; and her son, Terry Lee McKeown.
Survivors include her daughter, Diane McKeown (Steve) Wilson; grandson, Christopher Steven Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Greenwood Cemetery with Mr. Steve Wilson officiating.
Memorial donations may be made be made to Tennessee Temple Academy, 1800 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Alex Moody
Alex Moody, 22, of Ooltewah, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Alex was born and raised in Chattanooga; was a graduate of Ooltewah High School where he was a member of the Marching Band; and was a member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Linda and Donald Faul; father and stepmother, Barry and Sherry Moody; fiancée, Emily Bridges; stepbrother, Travis Faul; step-sister, Monica (Micah) Carroll; grandparents, Edward and Nancy Kemper; grandmother, Opal Moody; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John W. Moody.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at Jones UMC with Dr. T. David Tabor officiating, and visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Memorial donations may be made be made to Jones Memorial UMC, 4131 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.
Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Jack Morrison
Jack Martin Morrison, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at his home.
Jack was a longtime resident of Signal Mountain and a graduate of University of Chattanooga on Aug. 25, 1961 and University of Tennessee Law School on June 8, 1973. Jack was a Lieutenant in the Army Infantry serving as a unit commander. He was an avid golfer and boater.
Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Morrison, of Chattanooga; son, Scott (Susan) Morrison, of Ooltewah; one granddaughter, Madison Morrison; brother, Robert A. Morrison Jr., of Signal Mountain; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday in Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. and Honorable Sam Payne officiating and military honors.
To share condolences, visit www.lanefh.com.
Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Edna Pearson
Edna Hooper Pearson, 95, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at NHC Healthcare Center.
Formerly of Chattanooga, she had resided in Johnson City for the past 18 years. She was the daughter of the late Reece E. and Hattie McAmis Hooper, of Cleveland, Tenn.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Elbert L. Pearson in 1997.
She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Johnson City and a former member of Brainerd Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam Pearson Sams, of Johnson City; grandson, Jordan Sams and his wife, Khia, of Johnson City; and grandson Ian Sams, of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Several cousins also survive.
The family would like to thank the staffs of NHC Healthcare, Wellington Place of Johnson City, and Caris Hospice for all the loving care that they have provided over the past 10 years.
The funeral service for Edna Hooper Pearson will be conducted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.
The graveside committal service will follow in Fort Hill Cemetery, Cleveland, Tenn.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
Active pallbearers will members of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37601, or to the charity of your choice.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the Pearson family via www.morrisbaker.com.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Pearson family. 423-282-1521.
Ruby Potter
Ruby Lucile Potter, 85, of Harrison, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2010, from her earthly home.
She was a member of Oak Grove Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, William and Sarah Barbee; first husband, James W. Sims; several brothers and sisters.
She is survived husband, James I. Potter; two sons, James Raymond Sims and Charles Eugene Sims, all of Birchwood; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah (Ernest) Spangler, of Harrison; one sister, Louvinnie Ellison, of Birchwood; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 4 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. James Dotson officiating.
Interment will follow in Williamson Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. and on Sunday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
Flornell Taylor
Flornell Taylor, 93, of Chattanooga, passed Thursday March 18, 2010.
Arrangements, by Prestige Funeral Service, 697-1936.
William Vandergriff
William Lewis Vandergriff, 88, of Falling Water, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010, at his home.
He was born Feb. 25, 1922, in Lone Oak, Tenn., to the late William F. and Ellen Lewis Vandergriff.
Mr. Vandergriff was retired from Hormel Foods after 40 years of service.
He was a member of Falling Water Baptist Church and was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II.
His son, William W. Vandergriff; brother, John Vandergriff; sisters, Elsie Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Allie Mayberry preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mary Lucile Vandergriff; son, Kenneth W. (Elaine) Vandergriff; daughter-in-law, Patricia S. Vandergriff, all of Falling Water; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one half brother, Sam Vandergriff and one half sister, Rose Ethel Vandergriff.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the North Chapel with the Rev. Marcus Clagg officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends today from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga for their care and support to whom he became affectionately known as “Mr. Wonderful”.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
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 today, March 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CDT at Havron’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Jasper.
Memorial services will be conducted by Rev. Jim Diehl and will be today, March 20, at 2 p.m. CDT at Havron’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Interment will be in 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, TN 37347.
Ruby Dykes
WHITWELL — Ruby Faye Dykes, 92, died Thursday night, March 18, 2010, at Grandview Medical Center.
She was a member of Whitwell Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Waymon Dykes; sister, Millie “Tots” (Charles) Gifford.
She is survived by daughter, Susan (Scottie) Walters, Whitwell; son, Ronnie Mac (Marvinia) Dykes, Jasper; sister, Marie Henderson, Jasper; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Monday 2 p.m. CDT at Whitwell Church of God.
Burial will be in Sequatchie Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Visitation will be Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. CDT.
Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Highway 28, Whitwell.
Richard Gholston Sr.
WHITWELL — Richard Gholston Sr., 90, died Friday, March 19, 2010, in Dunlap nursing home.
He was a member of the Carpenter Union and UMWA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joannas Gholston; parents, Sam and Ellen Gholston; sisters, Mamie Norman, Lois Cassell, Dorothy Morrison; brothers, Buford, Jimmy, Sam Jr. Gholston.
He is survived by his daughter, Regina (Gra) Phillips; son, Richard (Donna) Gholston Jr.; four grandchildren; sisters, Katherine Denny, Patty Vandergriff, Ruth Burgess, all of Georgia; Christine Dawson, Chattanooga.
Funeral service will be Sunday 2 p.m. CDT in the funeral Home chapel.
Burial will be in Whitwell Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made to www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Visitation will be today 4-9 p.m. CDT.
Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Highway 28, Whitwell.
Mary Alice Lowe
KINGSTON — Mary Alice Cooper Lowe, 87, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at her home.
She was a wonderful mother that loved to travel, read and gather with family and friends. She was a friend and inspiration to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Barton Cooper and Sarah Elizabeth Cooper; beloved sister, Bonnie Cooper Lowe; brother, William Edward Cooper; special sister-in-law, Cora Lea Killion; brother-in-law, Melvin McHenry.
Survivors: daughters: Patricia and Larry Mills, Hixson, Janice and Phillip Carriger Sr., Spring City, Tenn., Brenda & Walter Hensley Jr., Kingston, Tenn.; sisters, Lydia and husband, Richard Davis, Mrs. Betty McHenry, both of LaFollette; special sister-in-law, Betty Cooper; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services 4 p.m. Sunday at Cross-Smith Chapel. The Rev. Ronnie Arnold and Dr. William Henry officiating.
Interment 11 a.m. Monday at Baker’s Forge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar Hill Baptist Church, 636 Demory Road, LaFollette, TN 37766.
Family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home.
Jimmie Sampley
MONTEAGLE — Jimmie Ray Sampley, 70, passed away Thursday morning, March 11, 2010, at his residence.
Jimmie requested to be cremated, there will be a memorial service held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Ave. Monteagle.
Mary Van Hooser
WHITWELL — Mary Tate Van Hooser, 91, died Friday morning, March 19, 2010, at NHC Health Care Center.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Whitwell, was a local school teacher and librarian and was preceded in death by her husband, James Hoyt Van Hooser Sr.
She is survived by two daughters, Sydney (Bobby) Durham, Whitwell, and Leslie (Gary) Hickman, Dunlap; two sons, James Hoyt (Drenda) Van Hooser Jr., Lawrenceville, Ga., and Steve (Lois) Van Hooser, Chattanooga; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Sunday at 4 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Highway 28, Whitwell.
Family will receive friends today from 3-9 p.m. CDT.
GEORGIA
Bill Adams
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN – George W. Adams Jr., 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at his residence.
He was a member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church and he was also an ordained deacon in the PCA. George was a substitute teacher at Chattanooga Christian School and Chattanooga Valley High School for many years. He was active in the GOP where he held many offices throughout the years. He served as a medic in the United States Air Force for eight years and was a member of American Legion 106 George, with his wife, were owners of D’s Alterations. George lived a varied and exciting life evidenced by his eclectic work history.
Survivors include his wife, Dianne Adams; daughter, Carolyn (Jason) Seneker, Chattanooga; granddaughter, Elizabeth Seneker; sister, Debbie Joyner, Largo, Fla.; brother, Richard Adams, Kalamazoo, Mich.; stepmother, JoAnn Adams, Pensacola, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Joseph Novenson and the Rev. James Landrum officiating.
Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in National Cemetery
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences with the family.
The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. Monday at the church.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Aline Forester
COHUTTA — Aline Forester, 76, died Friday, March 19, 2010.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 9 p.m. today.
Clifford Gass
ROSSVILLE — Clifford “Pops” Gass, 65, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
A memorial service for Pops will be 4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010, at the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel of W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. Sunday until the service time.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home.
Wendy Harris
LaFAYETTE — Wendy Vincent Harris, 38, died Friday March 19, 2010.
Survived by her parents, Andrew II and Betty Hammock Vincent, LaFayette; husband, James R. Harris; daughter, Stacy Irene Hicks; sons, Tracy Eugene Hicks Jr., Christopher Andrew Allen Teeters; sister, Shannon Morrison; brothers, Andrew Gay Vincent III, Aaron Vincent, all LaFayette; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Wallis Memorial Chapel. Service conducted by the Rev. Joe Dodd.
Interment in LaFayette Cemetery.
Visitation 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home LaFayette.
Ray Ivey
ROSSVILLE — Archie “Ray” Ivey, 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 74 years, Katie Newsome Ivey, two children, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today 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.
Mr. Ivey will be taken to the church to lie-in-state today from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Louise Pledger
SUMMERVILLE — Louise Sprayberry Thomas Pledger, 83, died Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Survivors include children daughters, Karen Turner, Jenith Strickland; sons-in-law, Leon Arnold, Kenneth Strickland; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral 2 p.m. today, March 20, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. today.
The family thanks the Staff of NHC, Hospice of Chattanooga and the Suites of Oakview for their great care of Mrs. Pledger.
Scott Plumley
ADAIRSVILLE — Bryan Scott Plumley, 46, departed this life Wednesday evening, March 17, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Scott was born July 14, 1963 in Marietta, Ga. He was a 1981 graduate of Dalton High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Ark. He was the owner of Jesco Inc., a industrial supply company. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and trout fish in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He started lifting weights at the age of 13 and was a body builder up until the time of his passing. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs, motorcycles, and was always fascinated with Native American Indians. But most of all Scott was a devout Christian who loved his family very much. He was a Baptist by faith and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Dalton, Ga.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John T. and Mary Jessee and Kiser O. and Mattie Plumley; and his mother-in-law, Lisa Marie Brooks.
He is survived by his loving wife, Angela Marie Plumley of the residence; son, Dakota Scott Plumley; daughter, Jessie Leigh Plumley, both of Marietta, Ga.; parents, Gene and Lynn Plumley, of Rossville; brother and sister-in-law, David and Angie Plumley, of Dalton, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law, Trisha and Randy Wilson, of Rossville; father-in-law, Robert Neil and Ramona Turner; several nieces, nephews, one great-niece, aunts, uncles and many, many cousins.
Services to celebrate the life of Bryan Scott Plumley will be held today, March 20, 2010, at 2 p.m. from the Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home with the Rev. Matt Hall officiating.
He will be laid to rest at Turniptown Baptist Church Cemetery in Gilmer County, Ga.
Honored to serve as pallbearers will be David Dorsey, Dax Martin, David Plumley, Hector Rosales, Zach Plumley, Lucas Ramos, Yannick Smith and Brendon Lagna.
Messages and condolences may be sent to the Plumley Family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by the family owned and operated Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home and Dalton Crematory, 675 Jolly Road, Calhoun, Ga. 706-625-7577.
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ALABAMA
John Davis
BLAKE COMMUNITY — John P. Davis, 73, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m. CDT from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Rainsville Memorial Park.
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Visitation will be today from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT.
Charles Faulkner
FORT PAYNE — Charles Thomas “Tommy” Faulkner, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at UAB Hospita, Birmingham.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. CDT today from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
Burial in Mountain View Memory Gardens.
Deloris Long
PISGAH — Deloris Ozell Long, 89, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at her residence.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. CDT today from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
Burial in Friendship Cemetery
Lucious Oliver
RAINSVILLE — Lucious Ray “Nookie” Oliver Sr., 66, formerly of Chattanooga, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
Survivors a son, Lucious Ray Oliver Jr., of Chattanooga; two daughters, Rebecca Ann Alred-Shook, of Rock Spring, Ga., Christie Dawn Elliott and husband, Richard, of Knoxville; two brothers, Brinson “Bud” Oliver and wife, Grace of Rainsville, Royce Oliver and wife, Kay; three grandchildren, Valarie Alred, Montgomery Alred and Elijah Elliott; a host of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Mae Oliver.
Family will accept flowers or donations can be made to Celebrate Recovery.
Funeral services will be held today, March 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. CDT from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Broadway Baptist Church Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsville funeralhome.com.
Visitation will be today, March 20, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. CDT.
Joan Rivera
FORT PAYNE — Joan Rivera, 76, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
Survivors husband, Gilberto Rivera; son, Joseph Allen Rivera, of Fort Payne; daughters, Karen Rivera, Deborah Paal sisters; grandchild and great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held later.
Rainsville Funeral Home Inc. www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.