HAMILTON COUNTY
Mae Ruby Ballard-Blake
Mae Ruby Ballard-Blake, 86, of Chattanooga, completed her earthly journey, Thursday May 6, 2010.
She was the eldest girl of eight children born to the union of the Rev. George Albert and Adell Gooden. Mae Ruby was the proud parent of five children, her marriage to Johnnie Ballard ended at his passing. On July 5, 1993, she was united in marriage to the Rev. John Edward Blake.
Her spiritual upbringing came from parents and under the teachings of Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ. Mae Ruby ventured to other churches but returned to her home church in 1980. Together she and Prince Blake worked diligently side by side for the Lord. She was First Lady and County Mother until Prince Blake’s retirement, she also served for many years in various ministries of the church.
Mae Ruby was preceded in death by husband, Prince John E. Blake; son, Robert L. Ballard; parents, the Rev. George and Ruby Gooden; brothers, George R. Gooden Sr., LaValle Gooden, Varnell Gooden and Doc Gooden; and other family members whom she loved dearly.
She leaves to celebrate her life: children, James (Barbara) Ballard, Rasheedah Rashada, Charles Ballard and Willie (Brenda) Ballard, all of Chattanooga; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Annie Ruth Ross, of Dayton, Ohio, and Elder Mary M. Scott, of Chattanooga; one brother, Samuel (Gloria) Gooden, of Chattanooga; nieces, nephews and other relatives; her special little friend, Anysha Sims “Butterfly”; and other friends.
Funeral service will be Thursday, May 13, at 1 p.m. at Orchard Knob M.B. Church where the Rev. Harold K. Lester is pastor and Prince Russell Malcoln of Atlanta, is officiating.
Interment: Highland Memorial Gardens.
The Family will receive friends today, May 12, from 4-8 p.m. at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, 1801 North Chamberlain Ave.
Arrangements are by Prestige Funeral Service. 697-1936.
Juanita Bancroft
Juanita Shugart Bankston Bancroft, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, May 12, 2010, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with the Rev. Terry L. Harris officiating.
Entombment will follow in Calvary Gardens Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends prior to the service today at the funeral home.
Online guest book is at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jeanette Bowman
Jeanette Bowman, 59, of Chattanooga, died Monday, May 10, 2010.
Arrangements are by Prestige Funeral Home Service, 697-1936
Helen Boyd
Helen Allison Boyd, 87, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
Helen was born in Birchwood and was a longtime resident of the Tyner area. She was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church where she played the piano for 15 years. Helen was a member of Brainerd Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #431.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G. “Shorty” Boyd; a son, Thomas Jerry Boyd; and a brother, Thomas Junior Allison.
Helen is survived by her three children, Karen B. (Jack) Ray of Florence, S.C., Gene A. (Mary Ann) Boyd and Bobby A. (Susan) Boyd, both of Chattanooga; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (June) Allison; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Martin Boyd for their love and care given to Mrs. Boyd for seven years, the Memorial Home Health Care and special care giver Bonnie and the third and fourth floor nursing staff at Parkridge Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the North Chapel.
Services for Helen will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with her son-in-law, Jack Ray officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to Martin Boyd Christian Center, 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, or Mary Ellen Locker Breast Cancer Center, 605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Betty Bracken
Betty Bracken, 83, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at a local hospital.
The daughter of the late Russell Card and Mae Cobble Card, she was born in Daisy, Tenn., but spent much of her youth in Fort Payne, Ala. After moving to Chattanooga in her late teens, she graduated from Chattanooga Central High School. She worked for many years at Tennessee Valley Authority, retiring in 1986.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard E. Bracken Sr.; her daughter, Cynthia Fergerson; her son, Leonard E. Bracken Jr.; and sister, Selma McElhaney.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen Bracken, of Huntsville, Ala.; and granddaughter, Melanie Cooksey, of Soddy-Daisy; brothers, Lewis (Rocalie) Card Sr., Roy (Virginia) Card; sister, Ruth (Bert) Pickett; and a large extended family and lots of lifelong friends that meant the world to her.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Wayland Stewart officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today, May 12, 2010, and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Betty loved helping others, so in lieu of flowers the family requests any memorials be donated in her name to Community Kitchen of Chattanooga at 727 East 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
John Brown
John H. Brown, 88, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Nashville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Brown; and son, Leonard Brown.
Survivors: daughters, Barbara O’Hara, of Chattanooga, Lillian (Carl) Owens and Johnnie Anthony; son, John (Pam) Brown III; sisters, Geraldine Holt, Bernice Evans and Jean Davidson; brother, William (Virlin) Brown; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family members and dear friends.
Visitation: today at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 1109 32nd Ave., North, Nashville, with Pastor Jimmy Greer officiating.
The funeral will follow at noon.
Interment: Greenwood “Main” Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Smith Brothers Funeral Directors, Inc., 706 Monroe St., Nashville.
Announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Garrett Burton
Garrett Burton, 47, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010, on his Harley.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Highway 58 chapel of Turner Funeral with the Rev. Toby Brodgen officiating.
Interment will follow in New McDonald East View Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. also Thursday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
Betty Carmichael
Betty Mitchell Carmichael passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Chattanooga. She was 91 years old.
Betty was born to the late Bessie Sims and William Frances Mitchell on Aug. 20, 1918, in Hougaton, Kan.
After graduating from White County High School in 1938, Betty earned a BS degree in Home Economics from the University of Tennessee in 1942.
She married the late Hugh M. Carmichael in 1946, and they lived together in Knoxville before relocating to Sparta, Tenn., in 1948.
Betty was a home demonstration agent in Nicholasville, Ky., and Lebanon, Tenn., and the field director for Girls Scouts in Knoxville. She taught Home Economics at White County High School for 25 years.
She shared her homemaking skills in her professional life as a passionate teacher, and taught countless young women about child development and nutrition.
Betty once joked, “Seems like I’ve been cooking ever since I got here.” She credited her interest in cooking to her great-grandmother, Sims, who encouraged her to “play in the flour bin” and always complimented her cakes, no matter how they turned out.
Betty was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sparta. She loved traveling with her husband and entertaining on Story Mountain.
She is survived by her children, Hugh M. Carmichael II (Sue), of Sparta, and Betsy Carmichael, of Chattanooga; her grandsons, Lee (Amanda) Carmichael, of Chattanooga, and Scott (Josephine) Carmichael, of Sparta; and her great-granddaughter, Isabella Carmichael.
Betty dedicated her life to taking care of her family and creating a beautiful and loving home. Her many nieces and nephews and her many friends have fond memories of bountiful meals and family gatherings at Betty’s Story Mountain home. Her door was always open and guests were welcome.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. today, May 12, 2010, at Sparta First Presbyterian Church with burial in Highland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the White Public County Library.
Hunter Funeral Home, Sparta Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
Jean Gross
Jean Z. Gross, 81, of East Ridge, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010.
She was a faithful member of East Ridge United Methodist Church.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Cleo Ziegler; sisters, Nixola Ziegler and Lema DePaul; brothers, Rex, Earl, Ward and Leon Ziegler; and grandson, Benjamin Mounce.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, J.H. Gross; brother, Dennis Ziegler; son, Gary (Jackie) Gross; daughter, Janice (Ray) Mauldin; grandchildren, Kimberly (Eric) Holland, Lindy Mounce, Daniel Gross, Christian Mounce, Ashley Gross and Nicholas Mauldin; and great-grandchildren, Lauren, Devan, Logan, Gracie, Ty and Cole Holland.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road with the Rev. Ken Sauer officiating.
Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Ridge United Methodist Church Van Ministry, 1601 Prater Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.
Robert Hall
Robert Hall, 94, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Phillip Hodge
Phillip Nathan Hodge, 46, passed on Monday, May 10, 2010, at a local hospital surrounded by family and friends.
He was a native of Lookout Mountain and was known as “Lunatic” by his coworkers at Adman Electric. He was also a member of IBEW 175 and a past employee of Waffle House and a former member of the Rossville Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joeann Hodge McCarty; and his daughter, Eloise Mae Taylor Hodge.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Julie Dawn Hodge; daughters, Jordan and Harley; son, Jason Simpson; grandson, Ryan Simpson; parents, Mack and Barbara Hodge; in-laws, Gene Barger and Peggy Salgado; brother, Butch Hodge; sister, Cindy Blevins; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held today, May 12, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Barger officiating.
Interment will be at graveside on Thursday at 1 p.m. in Old McDonald Cemetery with the Rossville Fire Department serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
Betty King
Betty Jo King, 74, of Georgetown, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 10, 2010, from her earthly home.
She was a member of Lupton Drive Baptist Church for the past 49 years.
Betty was a member of the Quilting Guild and the advanced coordinator and judge of crafts at the Hamilton County Fair and a longtime employee of Turner Funeral Home of our Family Service Staff and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother; one sister.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bill King, of Georgetown; three sons, Bill (Deborah) King Jr., of Cleveland, Bobby King, and Bruce (Linda) King, of Ooltewah; one daughter, Shelia Rush, of Ooltewah; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 14, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Bell officiating.
Interment will follow in New McDonald Cemetery East View.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. and on Friday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel 622-3171.
Bill Langston
William Mack “Bill” Langston, 89, of Red Bank, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Jeneanne Lewis
Jeneanne Bracewell Lewis, 80, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at her home in Raleigh, N.C.
She is survived by daughters, Katharine M. Coupland (Randy) and Roberta M. DeLuca (Joe), of Raleigh, N.C.; son, Eston Hal Mitchell Jr. (Lisa), of Chattanooga; and by her beloved grandchildren, to whom she was affectionately known as Nene, Taylor Lyon Holmes (Riley), Wesley Mitchell Lyon, Sara Sansone DeLuca, Kaz DeLuca, Raimis DeLuca, Samantha Lea Mitchell, and Eston Hal Mitchell III.
Jeneanne was predeceased by her parents, her first husband and the father of her three children, Eston Hal Mitchell, and by her second husband, D. Eugene Lewis.
Jeneanne attended Mary Washington University and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She was a member and an active alumna of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Throughout her adult life Jeneanne was a homemaker and a dedicated volunteer in the Chattanooga community. She was a charter member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga and remained active until her relocation to Raleigh, N.C., in June 2009.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 125 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Another service and the interment will be held in Chattanooga, at a later date.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Wake County for their dedicated and compassionate care.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607, and to The Book of Remembrance at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 848 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Online condolences may be left at www.cremnc.com.
Arrangements made by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas.
Jim Longshore
James W. “Jim” Longshore, 64, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2010.
He was a member of Lookout Valley Baptist Church. Jim graduated from Central High School and then entered the U.S. Marine Corps serving from 1963 to 1967. For most of his life he was an electrician, most recently with Adman Electric and was a member of IBEW Local 175 where he was on the E-Board. Mr. Longshore was the owner of Marble Masters and had been a home builder with Longshore General Contracting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clyde and Virginia Lucille Bishop Longshore; and his first wife, Gynn Longshore.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Patrick Longshore; one son, Shea (Leslie) Longshore; one daughter, Lisa Longshore (Jeff) Link; two stepsons, Mike (Vonda) Patrick and Blair (Susan) Patrick; sister, Wanda Clouse; seven grandchildren, Daniel, Shea, Madeleine, Lexi, Jack, Lili and Matt; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.
Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to children’s charities.
Dr. Katherine McClure
Dr. Katherine Louise “Kitty” McClure, 81, died Friday, May 7, 2010, at her home.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Please visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pilgrim Congregational Church (698-5682) or to Orange Grove School.
Catherine McDaniel
Catherine McDaniel, 66, of Ooltewah, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Memorial contributions may be made to Volunteers in Medicine, P.O. Box 81057, Chattanooga, TN 37414.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
William Molloy
William Logan Molloy, 80, lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010.
Air Force Pilot during the Korean War conflict, he retired from DuPont after 35 years of service and was a member of Sale Creek Independent Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Barbara Molloy; son, Bill (Gwen) Molloy Jr., of Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Kimberly Molloy (Charles) Grider, of Soddy-Daisy; and one grandson.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Evaul officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Jerome Montgomery
Jerome Montgomery, 38, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Arnold Russell
Arnold Ward Russell, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, He moved to Tennessee in 1950 with his Brother Stewart and there business Russell Mining Co.
In 1959 Arnold, and brother Stewart built the Skate Land Roller Rink in Hixson. Arnold also owned and operated Jasper Sand; He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Pacific with the 96th Infantry, and earned a Purple Heart. He was a charter member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Jessie Fry; and brothers, Stewart Russell and Gib Russell.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marian Russell; sons Lee Russell and wife, Ruthie, William Russell and wife, Constance, of Sewanee, granddaughter, Sabrina Russell, U.S. Navy Afghanistan; stepgrandchildren, Terry Mooney, Jimmy Spradling. Special great-grandchild, Kaitlyn O’Neal.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Military Honors. Bishop William Milsaps of Monteagle Christ Church officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home.
Special thanks to Ruthie from Arnold’s wife, Marian and son, Lee for the Dedication and Service to the End.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131 (Corner of McCallie Avenue and Beech Street).
James Smith
James Shepherd Smith, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Roy Wampler
Roy C. Wampler, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at his home.
He was a Army Veteran of World War II.
Preceded in death by parents, Dennis F. and Mollie Wampler; wife, Ruth; and son, Mike.
Survived by daughter-in-law, Belinda; grandchildren, Aleshia Marron and husband, Daniel, Jolene Queener and husband, Demond, several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, stepson, Jim James and wife, Minnie.
Special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga, and Dr. Rick Peters.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921.
Family and friends will proceed to Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service.
Condolences may be made at our website www.weaver funeralservices.com.
Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home.
Imogene Yother
Imogene E. Yother, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010.
She was of the Protestant Faith. She was an avid camper and loved birds.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert “Buddy” Hawkins Sr. and David Yother; parents, Zelis Redden and Lillie Redden; brother, Willard Redden.
She is survived by her son, Robert Cecil Hawkins Jr.; daughters, Bobbie (Jimmy) Kirklen, Linda Faye (Dawson) Bice, Judy (Bill) Eades, Donna (Gary) Blair, Mona (Brad) Johnston, Debbie (Kevin) Shadwick; stepsons, J.D. Yother, Rick Yother; sister-in-law, Billie Redden, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jerry Yother officiating.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Yother’s caregivers, Joyce Blair and Karen Hawkins Collins.
Family request that donations be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 165 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
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.
TENNESSEE
Willie Arnold
DAYTON — Willie Arnold, 96, died Monday, May 10, 2010, at Memorial Northpark in Hixson.
A lifelong resident of Dayton, she was born Jan. 28, 1914, to the late Grover and Myrtle Cox Fine. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Arnold.
Willie worked for many years for Robinson Manufacturing Co. and was a member of Garrison Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Julia (Pat) Millard; brother, Allen “Jake” Fine; sister, Naomi Kelly; grandsons, Tim Millard and Jimmy (Sandy) Millard; and three great-grandchildren, Megan, Allie and Patrick, all of Dayton.
Funeral services for Willie will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Barry Purser officiating.
Burial will be in Rhea Memory Gardens.
Please share your memories of Willie on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.
The family is being served by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends Thursday from 3 until 6 p.m.
Brenda Bookout
ATHENS — Brenda Joyce Baxter Bookout, 50, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services: 2 p.m. Thursday chapel.
Burial: Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of the arrangements.
Alvin Derby Jr.
CLEVELAND — Alvin Lynn Derby Jr., 22, died Saturday, May 8, 2010.
Survivors include: grandparents, Eugene Joseph and Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel and William Markland; and sisters, Victoria Holder and Sandi Holder.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Margie Hobbs-Pickett
WHITWELL — Margie Hobbs-Pickett, 85, passed away Monday, May 5, 2010.
She was retired from Fox Photo and a member of Cartwright Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 58 years, C.L. Hobbs; second husband, Robert Pickett; parents, Bill and Fannie Myers; brothers, Charlie Myers, William Myers, John Ed Myers, Robert Eugene Myers; sister, Edith Nunley.
Left to cherish her memories two sons, Bill (Carolyn) Hobbs, of Estill Springs, Roger (Jane) Hobbs, of Scottsboro, Ala.; sisters, Dorothy Smith, of Coalmont; grandchildren, Jeff (Dianne) Hobbs, Jason (Jana) Hobbs, Stacey (Neil) Hobbs Miller, Michelle (Bobby) Childres; and great-grandchildren, Will Hobbs, Leanna Hobbs, Hannah Hobbs, Ally Hobbs, Parker Hobbs Miller, Payton Miller, Samantha Brown, Sarah Childres and Keathley Childres.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, May 12.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Roger Hobbs officiating.
Interment to follow at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper.
Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home 423-658-7777.
Ruby Honeycutt
MONTEAGLE — Ruby Honeycutt, 85, died Friday, May 7, 2010.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. CDT today at Summerfield Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle. 931-924-2381.
Donnie Jack
ETOWAH — Donnie Sue Jack, 89, died Monday, May 10, 2010, at Etowah Health Care Center.
Service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 13, in the South Chapel, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. prior.
Burial: 11 a.m. Friday in Macedonia Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah.
Charley Lynch
BATTLECREEK — Charles “Charley” Franklin Lynch, 66, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, in a Chattanooga hospital.
Charley was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving for more than 20 years. Following his retirement from the Navy he worked with the U.S. Postal Service as well as TVA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Lynch Sr. and Edith Marie Overturf Lynch; and a son, James Baldwin Lynch.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Elvira Lynch; children, Charles Lynch II, of Elsa, Texas, Mason Lynch, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Christina Marie Lynch, of Elsa, Texas; brother, William H. Lynch Jr.; sisters, Minnie (Darwin) Marshall, Shirley (Dan) Dancy, Jane (James) Griffin, all of South Pittsburg and Rebecca (Lawrence) Collins, of Jasper; grandchildren, Christy Paige Lynch and Cortney Danielle Lynch, of Atlanta, Rolie Rozano and Jude Parode, of Elsa, Texas.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. CDT today, May 12, 2010, with the Rev. Norman Payne officiating.
Interment will follow at Lynch Family Cemetery in Battlecreek.
The family will receive friends for visitation today from noon until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500.
Charley Rollins
COALMONT — Charley Rogers Rollins, 66, formerly of Monteagle, died Friday, May 7, 2010.
Graveside service will be 4 p.m. CDT today at Monteagle Cemetery with military Honors.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn., 931-921-2391.
Anna Smith
EVENSVILLE — Anna Smith, 96, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Rhea Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 8, 1913 in Meigs County to the late Peter and Mattie Smith.
She lived in Rhea County most of her life. She retired as a lab technician for the federal government in Oak Ridge.
She is survived by several cousins and special caregiver and dear friend, Joan Beene, of Evensville.
Funeral services for Anna will be Thursday at noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating.
Burial will be in Smith Wilkey Cemetery in Evensville.
Please share your memories of Anna on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.
The family is being served by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral.
Hattie Waggener
HENDERSONVILLE — Hattie Mae Waggener, 94, died Monday, May 10, 2010.
She was born Oct. 21, 1915.
Funeral is at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home Chapel.
Burial will be in Tansil Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Gardner Funeral Home.
GEORGIA
Karen Bankson
TRENTON — Karen Woodall Bankson, 44, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, following a year long illness.
She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and school teacher.
Karen was a native of Floyd County, Ga., and a 1983 graduate of Armuchee High School. She attended Shorter College and graduated from UTC. She was a member of NEA.
She was an active member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she was a choir member and Sunday School Teacher and VBS teacher.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, E.G. and Margaret Woodall, and maternal grandfather, Hugh Grigsby.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Bankson; daughter, Emily Lauren Bankson and fiance, Jared Welden; daughter, Erin Nicole Bankson; her parents, James Lynn and Carol Woodall, Armuchee, Ga.; brother, Kevin Mark Woodall, Rome, Ga.; grandmother, Marcelle Grigsby, Armuchee, Ga.; and a host of friends and extended family.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. EDT Thursday at Woodlawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Clay Moreland officiating.
Interment will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
Jeanne Chambliss
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN — Jeanne Susong Chambliss, a longtime resident of Lookout Mountain, Ga., died Saturday, May 8, 2010, in a local hospital. She was 88.
Ms. Chambliss was a native of Des Moines, Iowa, and a former resident of Coral Gables, Fla. She was a graduate of Ponce de Leon High School there and attended Wesleyan College and the University of Miami. She performed as a drummer in the inaugural Orange Bowl parade.
She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal, in Lookout Mountain, Tenn., the Friday Morning Study Club, the English Speaking Union, and the Outlook Club of Lookout Mountain. She was in the first group of Portable Meals volunteers when Senior Neighbors ran that program, served on the board of the Joe Johnson Mental Health Center and had tutored children in reading at Orchard Knob Elementary School.
She enjoyed gardening, family vacations and lots of chocolate, much of it provided by a niece in California, Nancy Colville.
She was preceded in death by a son, David Sizer Chambliss; sister, Betti Colville; and a brother, Col. Charles J. Susong.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas Anthony Chambliss, Eugene, Ore., Dr. Daniel Frederick Chambliss, Cazenovia, N.Y., and Alexander Wilds Chambliss, of Chickamauga, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Sarah Michael Chambliss, Sean Alex McCarthy “Sam” Chambliss, Lucy Jeanne Chambliss, Alexander W. “Zan” Chambliss, Seth Colville Pierce Chambliss, Sarah Kline Morgan, Daniel Rowe Morgan, Anne Lucas Morgan and Rebecca Gavin Morgan; one great-granddaughter, Susan Kline Haberlandt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The body will be cremated and the ashes placed in the memorial garden at her church.
A memorial service will be today at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal, on Lookout Mountain with the Rev. Robert Childers officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Vicki Gifford
ROSSVILLE — Vicki Yvonne Gifford, 51, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at her home.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. today at the South Crest Chapel with Chaplain Dan White officiating.
Burial will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville.
Visit www.lane-southcrest chapel.com to send condolences.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
William Powell
ROSSVILLE — William “Tommy” Powell, 65, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, James Thomas “Tad” Simpson.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Brenda Powell; daughters, Anita and Ronnie Bearden, and Donna Simpson and fiancé, Anthony Luke; son, Keith Powell, all of Rossville; grandchildren, Travis Simpson, Megan Bearden and fiancé, Brandon Nunley and Cody Simpson; great-granddaughter, Olivia Harmon; brother, Joseph Powell, of East Ridge and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville with the Rev. Leroy Webb officiating.
The family has requested no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Arthur Scoggins
SUMMERVILLE — Arthur Bernice “Curly” Scoggins, 82, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010.
Visitation is today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home and Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Funeral: at 2 p.m. Thursday at Subligna Baptist Church.
Interment: Subligna Cemetery.
Pamela Wade
LaFAYETTE — Pamela “Pam” Sipsy Wade, 45, died Monday May 10, 2010.
Survivors include mother, Dollie Sipsy; daughter, Carrie Romine; son, Steven Romine; sisters, Kathy, Judy and Carla Sipsy; and brothers, William, James, Kenneth and Joseph Sipsy.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Visitation :5-9 p.m. Thursday.
James Williams
RINGGOLD — James Robert Williams, 74, passed away Monday May 10, 2010.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010.
The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today, May 12, 2010, and prior to the service Thursday.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel.
Grace Zayas
SUMMERVILLE — Grace Marie “Gracie” Rounsaville Zayas, 71, died Friday, May 7, 2010.
Survivors: daughters, Briseis McDaniel, Alicia Zayas, Carmen Zayas, Andrea Zayas-Trice and Niki Zayas; siblings, Sonny Rounsaville, Brenda Burks and Sharon Goodwin; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services: 2 p.m. today at Mason Funeral Home.
Visitation: 1-2 p.m.
ALABAMA
Charles Wilborn
FORT PAYNE — Charles Marvin Wilborn, 82, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
Funeral is at 2 p.m. CDT today, May 12, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville.
Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
OTHER AREAS
Robert Critchfield
FORT WORTH, Texas — Robert Houston Critchfield, 78, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, in Fort Worth.
Robert was born in Murray, Iowa, to Lyle and Phyllis Critchfield in 1931. He graduated from Clarion High School in Clarion, Iowa, and from Drake University in 1957 with his bachelor of science degree in business. In 1966 he graduated from the University of Tulsa College of Law with his juris doctor. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, obtaining the rank of captain.
Robert retired as a corporate attorney for the Tennessee Valley Authority and later as a city judge in Estill Springs, Tenn.
Survivors: daughter, Constance E. Miller; son, Robert J. Critchfield; grandchildren, Joshua Miller, Ashley Alexander and her husband, Jason, Jennifer Golightly and Jacob Miller; mother of his children, Joan Lanier; and sister, Gwen Luppes.
Graveside service with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home, 12301 S. Freeway, 817-568-8836.
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