HAMILTON COUNTY
Carolyn Britt
Carolyn Ann Shaw Britt, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010.
The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Frank Bushman
Franklin “Grandpa” Bushman, 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Services for Frank will be held at 1 p.m. today, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the North Chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.
Julia Ellis
Julia McBee Ellis, 93, of Birchwood, Tenn., went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Ellis; and son, Bobby Ellis.
Julia was a special Christian lady and loved to attend church and fellowship when possible.
Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Malone, of Birchwood; two sons, Milton and David Ellis, both of Florida; two special grandchildren, Adam Smith and Jessica Malone; 12 other loving grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Toby Brogdon officiating.
The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Michael Everett
Michael “Mike” Everett, 59, of Davenport, Fla., passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010.
He was born Aug. 25, 1950 in Chattanooga to Robert Haskell and Nellie Elizabeth Gilreath Everett. Mike was employed with Public Storage and of the Baptist faith, he loved the outdoors especially playing golf, which he did his whole life. Mike also loved Florida and being at the beach, saying his feet were made for the sand.
He was predeceased by his parents and survived by his wife of 24 years, Billie Jean Everett, of Davenport; sons, Joe, Matt and Alex Everett; and his brother, Bobby (Brenda) Everett, all of Chattanooga.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
A memorial service will be held Friday at noon in the South Crest Chapel.
The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until the service hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Carolyn Flora
Carolyn Spann Flora, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010.
She was born in Plant City, Fla., on April 29, 1931.
She was an honor student, choir member, and cheerleader while in High School. She attended the University of Tennessee where she was in Delta Delta Delta Sorority. It was there she met the love of her life and spouse of 58 years Charlie Flora. They resided in Harriman, Tenn., before moving to Chattanooga. Carolyn was an active member of St. John United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for the past 46 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Spann; mother, Charlotte Ray Spann; brothers, Charles, Guy and James Spann; and husband, Charles B. Flora.
Survivors include her children, Chuck (Wendy) Flora, of Harriman, Peggy Flora, Donna (Greg) Petree and Mike (Jamie) Flora, of Chattanooga; six grandchildren, Corey Petree, Nicki Petree, Shawn (Addie) Petree, Drew Flora, Matt Flora and Jakob Flora; and great-grandchildren, Savannah Petree and Lily Petree.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at St. John United Methodist Church with Pastor Sherry Boles officiating.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. John United Methodist Church Choir.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Mack Floyd
Mack Ewell Floyd, 77, of Chattanooga, formerly of Rainsville, Ala., passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010, at his residence.
Funeral was at noon Tuesday, May 4, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chape. with the Rev. Ray Kittle officiating.
Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens.
Ida Gibson
Ida Gibson, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away at Skyridge Medical Center in Cleveland on Sunday, April 4, 2010.
She was born Aug. 1, 1930 in Liberia; the daughter of the late Chauncy and Mary Ellis Gibson. She was the owner/operator of a clothing shop.
She is survived by daughters, Thelma Thomas, of Los Angeles, Calif., Jo Ann (Rune) Sandstrom, of Sweden; son, Theophilus Thomas Jr., of Liberia, West Africa; sister, Katherine North of New York; sister-in-law, Frances Mason of Liberia; several grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of cousins.
Services are scheduled for noon Saturday, May 8, 2010 at North Cleveland Church of God In Christ, 355 11th St., Cleveland, Tenn., with internment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Arrangements by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222.
Thelma Green
Thelma Elizabeth Green, 86, of Signal Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010, surrounded by her children.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe Green; her parents, William and Bessie Vandergriff; and brothers, Howard and Jim Vandergriff.
Survivors children, Wilma Higdon, Jerry Green, Wanda Roden, Patty Green, Linda (Mike) Burton, Cindy (James) DeSha; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a multitude of other special family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace.
Condolences may be sent to lanefh.com.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.
Stanhope Hanner
Stanhope Nicely Hanner, 88 of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at her home.
Mrs. Hanner was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She loved to travel with her friend Ruby Mitchell. She was an avid gardener, animal lover, had a zest for life and fun and a keen sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho Scott and Audrey Elizabeth Reid Nicely; husband, Millard W. “Jack” Hanner; and infant daughter, Hanner.
She is survived by her sons, James Hurshel Hanner and wife Donna; John Almon Hanner and wife, Katalin; three grandchildren, Von James Hanner and wife, Debra, Victoria A. Robinson and husband, Robert, Shane Allan Hanner; two great-grandchildren, Cameron Kenneth Hanner and Luke James Hanner; brother, Brent Nicely and wife, Sandra; sister, Wyllis Burford; and special nieces, Carmen Shaver and husband, Benjamin, April Yzaguirre and husband, Marco, Theresa Lynn Bryant and husband, Mike.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Natural Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Va., with the Rev. Michael Wilburn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 7025 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Robert Lane
Robert Lane passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010, at his home. He had suffered for years from a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rubin and Viola Lane; daughter, Sherry Lane, brothers, Alan, Tommy, Gerald Lane; and sisters, Linda Bryant, Donna Benson and Vallie Reid.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lula Katherine; sons, James, and Robert E. (Anna) Lane; grandchildren, Cassie Lane, Dustin Lane, Derrick Lane and Natalie McNabb; two great-grandchildren, Josh and Jesse McNabb. Robert is also survived by brothers, David, Percy, and Richmond Lane; sisters, Bonnie Evans and Jean Ray. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Robert spent his life working on the water. He was a man with a large caring heart. He was a loyal employee of Southern Marine Construction for over 40 years. He took pride in his work and several of his jobs were featured in Waterways Journal.
The family would like to express their sincere love and appreciation to Avalon Hospice.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at the North Chapel with Chaplain Don Sapp officiating.
Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Pete Serdino Sr., Peter Serdino Jr., Harry Deboard, Herb Perryman, Tony Pritchett and Alex Emerson.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Share your thoughts and memories on line at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Elsie Lillard
Elsie Arlene Lillard went home to the waiting arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. today, May 5, in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 1466 Riverside Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Theresa Pelfrey
Theresa Sue Coker Pelfrey, 56, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Hixson United Methodist Church and graduated in 1971 from Hixson High School. Theresa worked for over 20 years at Cigna and was actively involved with the Red Fez Shrine Club, Opossum Creek Shrine Club and the Alhambra Shrine Center. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Sunnyside Chapter #359.
Her parents, Jerry and Martha Coker, preceded her in death. Theresa loved her family dearly and always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was the devoted wife of 38 years and best friend to David Pelfrey, loving mother and mother-in-law to Brian and Jennifer Pelfrey and the best granny in the world to Bronson, Tré and Brittany Pelfrey. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Rechoboth Baptist Church with Jerry Wayne Pelfrey Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Daryl Isham, Steve Lands, Randy Mitchell, Wayne Dill, Tyrone Christian and Rodney Hill serving as pallbearers and nephews and members of the Red Fez Shrine Club serving as honorary pallbearers.
There will be an Order of the Eastern Star service at the cemetery.
Visitation is today, May 5, 2010 from noon to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Red Fez Shrine Club, Attention Don Payne, 1009 Woodfinch Trail, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Jeffrey Rinkel
Jeffrey Lynn Rinkel, 52, of Hixson, died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at his home from an accidental fall.
Funeral service will be held 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 848 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415, with the Rev. Carter Paden III officiating.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Book of Remembrance at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Pauline Wade
Pauline Carey Wade, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010, at her residence.
Funeral: today at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Terrance Hannah officiating.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Spencer Wright
Spencer Harvey Wright, 85, of Signal Mountain, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. George Choyce officiating.
The family will receive friends in the Parish Hall from 2 p.m. until the time of service and immediately following the service.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, 423-894-2010.
TENNESSEE
Gary Coppinger
CLEVELAND – Gary Martin Coppinger died Saturday May 1, 2010.
Survivors: first wife, Norma Davis Coppinger; daughter, Annette (Craig) Frost; granddaughters, Carley and Carissa Frost; brothers, Ron and T.E. “Sonny” Coppinger; friend, Mary Bowen.
Services: 3 p.m. today at Wesley Memorial UMC.
Arrangments by Fike Funeral Home.
Martha Kilgore
WHITWELL – Martha Higgins Kilgore, 86, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010.
Mrs. Kilgore was of Methodist faith.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Aurthur “Ott” Higgins; second husband, Richard Kilgore; parents, Harrison and Effie Shipley; sons, Hack Higgins, Howard “Beaver” Higgins; great-grandson, Willie Douglas “Mutt” Higgins; sisters, Leila Thacker, Frances Levan; brother, Jess Shipley.
Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Willie “Tootler” Higgins Jr., of Monteagle, Wendell “Firecracker” Higgins, Juanita Alto, Imojene Cornett, all of Whitwell; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends 11 a.m.-9 p.m. CDT today, May 5.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, May 6, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Sam Long officiating.
Interment at Presnell Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, 423-658-7777.
Margaret Myett-Grant
SPRING CITY – Margaret Matilda Myett-Grant, 92, formerly of New Hampshire, died Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center.
A memorial service in New Hampshire will be announced at a later date.
Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Rose
CLEVELAND – Margaret Sharon Rose, 84, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Survivors include daughter, Ruhlene “Rudy” (Jeff) Suazo, Cleveland; sons, Robert (Gloria) Stone, Arizona, Frederick Stone and Maurice Stone, both of Virginia; five grandchildren.
Funeral service will be in Norfolk, Va.
www.grissomfh.net Arrangements by Grissom Funeral Home.
GEORGIA
Eugenia Berry
ROSSVILLE – Eugenia Cecelia Berry, 72, departed this life Monday, May 3, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Berry Sr.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010 in the funeral home chapel.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Drennon Chastain
FORT OGLETHORPE – Drennon Arthur Chastain, 92, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010.
He was the son of the late Lester and Estelle Hensley Chastain. He was a native of Dalton, Ga., but had lived in Fort Oglethorpe since 1956. He was a member of Lakeview First Baptist Church and the Men’s Fellowship Sunday School Class. He taught the Men’s Bible Sunday School Class for several years before resigning because of health reasons. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1937 and was also an Army Veteran of WW II, having served in the Southwest Pacific with the Anti-Aircraft Unit. He was a driver for Yellow Freight System in Chattanooga, for more than 22 years before retiring in 1975.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Staff Sgt. Berthold Chastain who was reported missing by the Air Force during WW II, Rembert Chastain, of Huntsville, Ala., and Minister Vernon Chastain, of Pensacola, Fla.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 56 years, Frances Wooden Chastain, of Fort Oglethorpe; son and daughter-in-law, Bert and (Linda) Chastain; two grandsons and spouses, Brian and (Kristie) Chastain and Brad and (Kasie), all of Ringgold, Ga.; brother, Clifford Chastain, of Dalton, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with the Rev. Max Parris officiating.
Burial will follow in Rock Spring Cemetery.
The family will receive friends all day today and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Larry Durham
SUMMERVILLE – Larry Kenneth Durham, 84, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday from the chapel of Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.
Jean Latimer
ROSSVILLE – Jean Lucille Farnam Latimer, 88, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010.
A native of Van Wert, Ohio, she had resided in the Fort Oglethorpe and Rossville areas for the past 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Latimer; and son, Roger A. Latimer.
Survivors include her son, Ronald (Linda) Latimer, Mount Dora, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Lynn E. Latimer, Tunnel Hill, Ga.; brother, Stanley (Brenda) Moore, Ringgold, Ga.; granddaughter, Jill (Mark) Bishop, Cleveland, Tenn.; grandsons, Greg (Bonnie) Latimer, Peshtigo, Wis., and Darrin (Tonya) Latimer, Thornton, Colo.; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with Minister Owen Skinner officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
To share condolences, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 597 LaFayette Road, Rocky Face, GA 30740.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Sammy Lusk
ROSSVILLE – Sammy Kane Lusk, 60, died Saturday, May 1, 2010, at his home.
Private graveside services will he held in National Cemetery with Danny Lusk officiating.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Roger Watkins
CHICKAMAUGA – Roger Charles Watkins, 63, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010, at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. He retired as a Boilermaker in 2002 after more than 23 years of service and then continued working after starting his own business “Rodburners Welding & Fabrication”. He was an avid Golfer and had a passion for fast cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hershel and Mary Emmaline Watkins.
Survivors include one son, Matt Watkins; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and (Keith) Brown, all of Chickamauga, Ga.; brother, Billy Watkins, of Rock Spring; sisters, Agnes Purcell, of Rock Spring and Brenda Hendricks, of Rossville; three grandchildren, Cody Jones, Dylan McCollum and Emma McCollum and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010, in the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes with Brother Neal Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. today and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by the LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette, Ga.
ALABAMA
D.J. Patterson
PISGAH – D.J. “Red” Patterson, 78, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 3, 2010.
His service will be 3 p.m. CDT today, May 5, in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.