HAMILTON COUNTY
Deborah Brown
Deborah Y. Jones Brown, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Jones Fountain and Ross “Dicky” Jones; brothers, Gregory Jones, Leslie Fountain Jr. and Jo Jo Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Brown; son, Leslie Ross; daughters, Decondra (Ricky) Moore and Erica Craig; stepfather, Leslie Fountain Sr.; brothers, Roderick Jones and Curtis Fountain; sisters, Carolyn Vaught and Andrea Meadows; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Highland Cemetery with R. J. McCowan officiating.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Marie Carpenter
Marie Graham Carpenter, 19, died Friday, May 14, 2010, after falling off one of her favorite places in Chattanooga, Falling Water State Natural Area.
She slipped while trying to retrieve her sunglasses off a ledge.
A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at New City Fellowship.
Visitation will be at the Church 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Marie was born June 11, 1990, to William Neel and Lane Carpenter.
Marie spent her first eight years in Papua New Guinea (PNG), where her father taught missionary children. The family returned to the U.S. in 1998 and soon after her father passed away. In 1999, they settled on Signal Mountain.
She is survived by her mother, Lane Carpenter; her siblings, Myers (Laura) Carpenter, Parks (Liz) Carpenter, Sarah Carpenter, Rebecca (Patrick) Jemison, Winship Carpenter, Will and Henry Carpenter; three nieces, Lily Kate, Charlotte and Lillian Carpenter; and her maternal grandparents, E.D. (Lat) and Lane Latimer.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Neel Carpenter; paternal grandparents, Dr. W.N. Carpenter, Martha Carpenter Tipton, and Winston Tipton; and her niece Gwenyth Graham Carpenter.
Marie graduated from Chattanooga Christian School (CCS) in 2008. For the last two years she enjoyed working at Starbucks on Brainerd Road. She attended New City Fellowship. She traveled to Brazil and Japan, went skydiving and made many friends. She had an optimistic energetic zeal for life and brought joy to many people.
In Papua New Guinea, the people of Manam Island named Marie, Laloka. For her CCS senior project, she baked and sold cookies to raise money for the Manam people who suffered greatly when their volcanic island exploded.
If anyone wishes to add to Marie’s fund for the Manam people, they can make donations to the family. The money will be sent to buy clothes, food and school supplies for the Manam people.
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Larry Haley
Larry D. Haley, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Richard Howard
Richard Allen “Moe” Howard, 61, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Helen Howard; and son, Richard M. Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Howard; six children, Sammy (Linda), Daniel, David (Cathryn), Ben, Mary Cate and Genna; and one grandson, David Moe; sister, Joyce (Mike) Ferry, of Crossville, Tenn.; two brothers, Pete Howard and Jimmy “Spot” (Tammie) Howard, of Hixson.
A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. today at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Charlie Burton officiating.
St. Jude School has created a memorial fund in Richard’s name at SunTrust Bank, 1051 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415 – please make checks payable to Howard Family Benefit Fund.
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Virgie Ledford
Virgie Ollie Ledford, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010, in the presence of her loving family.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Harold McClure officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Bea Marshall
Beatrice “Bea” Heidt Marshall, 96, peacefully departed this life to be with her Lord on Friday, May 14, 2010, at the Alexian Health Care on Signal Mountain.
Having lived for many years in Macon, Ga., she and her family moved to Chattanooga in 1961 to continue their association with the Interstate Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Mrs. Marshall was an active member of the Brainerd Baptist Church and happily served as the church hostess and wedding coordinator in the late 1960s and mid-1970s.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glover Marshall; and son, Charles Richard Marshall.
Survivors include her daughter, Claire Marshall Smith and husband, Roger Preston Smith, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Carrie (Allan) Smith Burns, of Midlothian, Va., Preston Marshall Smith, of Chattanooga, Ashley Karen Marshall, of Dallas, Texas, Jennifer Paige Arzonetti, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Todd Kenneth Marshall, of San Diego, Calif.; great-granddaughter, Laura Avery Burns, of Midlothian, Va.; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at the North Chapel.
A graveside service will be held following the visitation at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The Rev. Lynn Graham Marshall and Dr. William E. Dudley will officiate.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the loving and compassionate staff of the Alexian Inn and the Alexian Health Care facilities where Mrs. Marshall has lived since May 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Marshall to Brainerd Baptist Church Homebound Ministry, Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, Hospice of Chattanooga, or the Greater Chattanooga Area Food Bank.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Betty Moore
Betty C. Moore, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at her residence.
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lee Moore Sr. and her son, Virgil Lee Moore Jr.
She was a native of Chattanooga and graduated from Central High School in 1945. She was involved in music and a soloist all her life. An active member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, she served as a deacon, Bible teacher of the Faith Class, president of the J. Fred Johnson Bible Class, president of Cumberland Presbyterian Betty C. Moore Women’s Circle and the Chattanooga Presbytery Women in the Church.
Survivors include her children, Gerry (Lori) Stiers, Julie (Ronnie) Land, Patricia (Pat) Patterson and Grady (Susan) Moore; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today, May 17, 2010, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Dr. Gary Carver officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Music Department at First Cumberland Presbyterian, 1505 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
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.
Sylvia Raulston
Sylvia Gwen Schmitt Raulston, 71, of Whitwell, Tenn., formerly of Chattanooga, departed this life Saturday, May 15, 2010, at NHC Healthcare of Sequatchie County.
Mrs. Raulston was retired from the Hamilton County Schools and a member of Concord Baptist Church.
She graduated from Tyner High School in 1956 and UTC in 1960. She grew up in the East Brainerd area and was a music/elementary school teacher at several area schools from 1960-2005. She was an area musician for over 50 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband, children, family, and many friends, and all those she influenced through the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Lillian Schmitt.
She is survived by her husband, H. Byron Raulston, Whitwell; son, Richard “Rick” Raulston and wife, Susan, Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Tara Raulston Dodd, Chattanooga; four grandchildren, Tyler Johns, Kassie Davis and husband, Sean, MacKenzie Dodd, Madison Dodd; great-grandson, Riley Davis; sister, Karen Schmitt Cate and husband, Ray; nieces and nephews, Ben and Suzanna Cate, Joseph and Heather Wingate.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David King officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Alzheimer’s Association or Concord Baptist Church Building Fund.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. today and 10:30-12:30 Tuesday at Heritage funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
William Sewell Jr.
William Sewell Jr., 26, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at a local hospital.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Lewis Trobaugh
Lewis Garrett Trobaugh, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010.
Lewis graduated from Morristown High School and attended North Carolina State University. He began his career in the family florist business. After a career in sales, he became a lay pastor at Brooks Memorial UMC.
He was an active member of the Emmaus Community, lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, Redoubt Soccer Referee and BSA Scoutmaster. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Mildred Trobaugh, of Morristown, Tenn., and brother, Thomas R. Trobaugh Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Beverley Trobaugh; daughter, Nanette (Michael) O’Neill; son, Kevin (Tara) Trobaugh; sister, Pamela Hurst; brother, Victor (Connie) Trobaugh; sister-in-law, Patt Trobaugh; grandchildren, Emma, Nathaniel, Cecilia, Nathan, and Teagan.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brainerd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Flaugher and the Rev. Randy Martin officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Chattanooga/Lafayette Emmaus Community.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
TENNESSEE
Gerald Grindstaff Sr.
DUNLAP – Gerald Roger Grindstaff Sr., 69, died early Sunday morning, May 16, 2010 at his residence.
He was a member of the Hope well Road Baptist Church. He was born in Bakersville, N.C., lived and worked in Toledo, Ohio, before moving to Dunlap 35 years ago. He drove trucks for 41 years going by the CB handle of Mountain Dew and Amazing Grace.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Myrtle Grindstaff; sisters, Vera Mae, June and Nina; brothers, Eugene and Edge.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Zervos Grindstaff; two daughters, Patty (Tommy) Harvery and Pamela Gist; one son, Jerry Grindstaff Jr.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. CDT Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Davis Cemetery. The Rev. Dennis Boston officiating.
Visitation 2-8 p.m. CDT today.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Standfer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.
Ressie Hancock
CLEVELAND – Ressie Hancock, 94, died Saturday, May 15, 2010.
Survivors include son, Dr. Tony A. Hancock; and granddaughter, Dr. Karen Hancock.
Services will be Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at North Cleveland Baptist Church.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church.
Arrangements by Fike Funeral Home.
Karen Stockton
WINCHESTER – Karen Stockton, 60, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at her residence.
A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 6 p.m.
Online condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.
Manning Warnack
OCOEE – Manning Anthony-Todd Warnack, 42, died Saturday, May 15, 2010.
Survivors include: wife, Kristin A. Warnack; mother, Gail Haggard; children, Nicholas, Olivia, and Chloe; one sister, Lauren Zimmer; three brothers, Daryl, Eric, and Marc; several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time.
GEORGIA
Jeffrey Keown
ROSSVILLE – Jeffrey Lee Keown passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and had been employed at Colonial Bakery for more than 22 years. Jeffrey was an avid outdoorsman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Virginia Keown and nephew Andrew Keown.
Survivors: Wife, Teresa Keown; two sisters, Leslie Keller, Marietta, Ga. and Jenny Bivens, Rossville, Ga.; two brothers, Stephen Keown, Rock Spring, Ga., and Gary Keown, Kensington, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lane Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.
Condolences may be sent to www.lanefh.com .
ALABAMA
William Campbell
DOTHAN – William S. Campbell, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 with the Rev. Ede Plovanich officiating.
Memorial services in Chattanooga, Tenn. will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 2346 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301.
Mr. Campbell was born in Chattanooga and resided the first 82 years of his life there, and graduated from Central High School. He worked for over 25 years at Ross-Meehan Foundries in Chattanooga and was an avid woodworker before and after his retirement. Many people have gifts from his craft. In 2007, he moved to Dothan, Ala. and became an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity.
Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Betty M. Campbell. He leaves to cherish his memory, his longtime companion, Mary Gilbreath, of Chattanooga; three daughters, Kathy (Merwyn) C. Brown, of Dothan, Carol (Lynn) C. Stinnett ,of Knoxville, and Susan (Howard) Steffen, of Pittsburg, Pa.; two sisters, Christine Lewis, of Chattanooga and Ann Stamey, of Lakeland, Fla.; a brother, Bruce Campbell, of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Tal (Tammy) F. Brown, of Dothan, Evan (Christina) W. Brown ,of Montgomery, Ala., Zachary Stinnett, of Knoxville, Meredith (Steve) Szczesny, of Tawneytown, Md., and Karen (Justin) Shetler, of Macungy, Pa.; six great-grandchildren, Brittani Mathis, Kaitlyn Brown, Micah Brown, Rachael and Paige Szczesny and Evelyn Shetler.
Robert Byrd of Sunset Funeral Home, (334) 983-6604, is in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.SunsetMemorialPark.com for more information.
Dorothy Summerford
SCOTTSBORO – Dorothy Hastings Summerford, 76, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from the Section Holiness Church with Brother Junior Hinkles officiating.
Burial will follow in Old Baptist Cemetery with W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel in charge.