HAMILTON COUNTY
James Bailey Jr.
James Lloyd "J.L." Bailey Jr., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.
Mr. Bailey was born on Jan. 18, 1940 to the late Mrs. Pearl Smith and James Lloyd Bailey, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Bridge Bailey; daughter, Mary Helen (Tom) Bondurant; and granddaughter, Olivia; son, Bryan Thomas Bailey (Lara) and granddaughter, Hayden; sister, Eve Oldham (John) Harris; sisters-in law, Margaret Ann (Bob) Fagan and Charlotte (Tom) Patrick; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday with Dr. David Harr and the Rev. Brian Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that remembrance donations be made to First-Centenary UMC Congregation Care Fund or Signal Center on North Germantown Road.
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.
Brenda Bryant-Flint
Brenda Bryant Flint lost her battle with brain cancer Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010.
A 40-year resident of Chattanooga, Brenda was born in LaFayette, Ga., on Aug. 13, 1947 and was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and wife.
Along with her husband, Brenda owned and operated AAAA Insurance Centers of Tennessee and Georgia. She truly loved life and was the epitome of an optimist. She touched the hearts and lives of everyone who knew her. She dearly loved her family and friends, providing steadfast love and support.
Pre-Deceased by her husband Fred J. Flint; father, Julius M. Bryant; and nephew, James W. Bryant.
Brenda is survived by her daughter, Terri Chatfield-Doneff and her husband, Mike, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; step-daughter Lisa Flint, Beth Gaffney and husband, Kevin, stepson Fred B. Flint and wife, Lisa; grandsons, Matthew Chatfield, Brendan Gaffney, Jack Flint; granddaughters, Ellie Gaffney, Hollis Gaffney, and Anna Flint. Brenda's mother, Myretth Montjoy; brothers and sisters, Donnie Bryant and his wife, Judy, Sharon Bryant Yaziciyan and her husband, Oskie, Beverly Bryant Arrington and her husband Ron, Judy Ann Bryant, Larry Bryant and his wife Luda; nieces and nephews, Steve Edwards, Susan Edwards, Steven Bryant, Patience Lanford, Stacey Ferris, Sterling Ferris, Robert Clark, Rachel Clark, Sam Clark, Philip Arrington; countless extended family, friends and colleagues from South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and West Virginia.
The family will receive friends to celebrate Brenda's life today, Feb. 25, 2010, from 2-4p.m. at Wallis-Willbanks Funeral Home, 121 W. Villanow Street, Lafayette, GA 30728.
Memorial service will be held from 4-4:30 p.m. at Wallis Funeral Home Chapel, with graveside service following at LaFayette Memorial Gardens, 3658 N. Highway 27, Lafayette, GA 30728. www.wallis-willbanksfuneralhome.com
Memorial gifts may be made to the Leighann Bailey, Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, at Duke University Medical Center DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710. www.cancer.duke.edu/btc
Heaven has received our angel.
Dorothy Cobleigh
Dorothy Talley Cobleigh, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 prior to the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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.
J.D. Cooke
J.D. Cooke Sr., 69, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at a local hospital.
Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Kelley and the Rev. John Weaver officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Dorothy Cox
Dorothy Virginia Brown Cox, 82, formerly of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at her home in Lake Alfred, Fla.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home with the Rev. Leroy Webb officiating.
Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Visitation is 4-9 today and 11-1 Friday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Jerry England
Jerry Wallace England Sr., 67, of Hixson, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.
He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers, three sisters and one grand-daughter, baby Christy.
Jerry served in the Army and was a member of Red Bank Lodge No. 717 F&AM.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Audrey Kilgore England; sons, Jerry England Jr., Calvin (Christine) England, Jake (Darlene) England; daughter, Sheila Parker, all of Red Bank.
A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. today in the church.
Visitation will be in First Calvary Baptist Church today 5-8 p.m. The Rev. Al Eddy will conduct the service on Friday at 10 a.m.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Calvary Baptist Church, 300 Bell Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Richard Ferrel
Richard Ferrel, 74, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Southern Railroad.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Ferrel.
He is survived by daughter,, Susan Smith and her husband, Glen Smith, of Chattanooga; son, Ralph Ferrel, of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Ashley and Brandon Ferrel, Christopher and Dylan Evans.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamilton County Humane Educational Society, 212 North Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
W.C. Gilley
W.C. Gilley, 90, of Lookout Valley (Chattanooga), went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
W.C. grew up on Sand Mountain (Fyffe, Ala.) where he met his beloved wife of 69 years, Grace (Rogers) Gilley. W.C. was employed during World War II in Detroit, Mich. at the Bonn Aluminum factory whose primary mission was the building of the Spitfire aircraft where he was instrumental in the design of the air-cooled engine. W.C. moved his family to the Chattanooga area after the war and was employed by Crane Enamel (later known as Rockwell International) where he worked for 35 years. He loved his community and was always proud to say that Grace knew most of the children in the Valley as she taught Kindergarten at John A. Patten Elementary for over 30 years. He was a faithful and loving husband of 69 years, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. W.C. is the last surviving member of a family of 12 whose family founded the gospel singing group "The Singing Gilley Quartet." He was a member of North Chattanooga Church of God for many years and recently attended Lookout Valley Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Gilley; sons, Don Gilley (Beverly) and Tim Gilley; daughter, Myra Gilley Fuller (Lee); granddaughter, Tiffany Gilley Tabb (Greg); and great-granddaughters, Finley and Harper Tabb. He will be greatly missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at Lane Funeral Home located on Ashland Terrace, Red Bank, Tenn.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends today, Feb. 25, from 5-8 p.m. with Friday visitation at 1 p.m. followed by the service at 3 p.m. at the Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. William Colter, the Rev. Jerry Yother and Darrell and Angela Smith.
Monta Halcomb
Monta Jean Halcomb passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, 2010.
Monta fought a long battle for seven years with leukemia, however she died suddenly from other complications.
She was formerly from Corbin, Ky. and Gray, Ky. where she was born March 15, 1931. She was retired from J.C. Penny with 30 years of service and she was a member of Bayside Baptist Church.
Monta was such a devoted mother and grandmother and was loved by everyone. She was granny to so many people who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Arthur and Mellie May Martin; and brother, Everett Martin.
She is survived by daughters, Sharon Lee, of Chattanooga, Sandra (Mike) Peppers, of Ooltewah; granddaughter, Brittany Peppers Blakeley and husband, Tyler Blakeley; great-grandson, Kingston Maddox Blakeley; brothers, Randel Odell Martin, Charles Martin; and wife, Carol; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Cooper officiating.
The interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to extend special thanks to all the doctors and nurses who helped with Monta and all the many friends as well.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends Saturday from noon-2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
Rodney Hammonds
Rodney Dewayne Hammonds, 52, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in a local hospital.
Survivors include: daughters, Canira and Misty Hammonds; stepmother, Dorothy Hammonds; sister, Dorothea (Earl) Weathersby; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation 9-10 a.m. today at Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors.
Barry Hanley
Barry Alan Hanley, 55, of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
He had lived most of his life in the Ringgold area and was of the Baptist faith. He was also a self-employed Brick Mason who enjoyed fishing and NASCAR. He was a devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Hanley; and sister, Vickie Lynn Hancock.
Survivors include his wife of more than 37 years, Juanita "Anita" Hanley, of Georgetown; two sons and daughter-in-law, Greg and (Denise) Hanley, of Dayton, Tenn. and Casey Hanley, of Ringgold, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly (Mike) Wooten, of Ringgold; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and (Mike) Bradshaw, of Georgetown, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special grandson, Holdy and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, in Pine Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Les Fauntleroy officiating.
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to leaving for the service on Friday.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Linda Harris
Linda G. Harris, 52, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010.
She was of the Baptist faith. She loved her family and grandchildren dearly. She was preceded in death by her children, Jason and Tabitha; mother, Elizabeth Graves; one brother; two sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Dean Harris Sr.; son, Norman Dean Harris Jr.; daughter, Heather (Basil) Harris; brother, Tommy Blackwell; four grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carl Hunsucker officiating.
Family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.william sonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Nancy Hausler
Nancy Jane Weber Hausler, 84, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010.
She was born March 10, 1925 in St. Louis, Mo., and was a 1946 graduate of the University of Illinois where she was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
Her interests included gardening, golf, all animals, especially dogs, reading, traveling and art. She will be remembered for her green thumb, keen intellect and sharp wit.
Survivors include her three sons, Joel (Gina ) Hausler, of Beech Grove, Tenn., Paul (Kelley) Hausler, of Chattanooga and Andrew (Sandy) Hausler, of Signal Mountain; five grandchildren, Sam, Sarah, Claire, Haydn and Max Hausler. She also leaves behind Buzz, her beloved Jack Russell.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Feb. 25, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Private burial will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery where she will join her husband of 64 years, Ernest Martin Hausler Jr., one year and one day after his death.
We want to extend special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga, Nurse Connie Hargis and good neighbor and friend, Elizabeth Akins, for their concern and care for our mother. Thanks also to all of our friends and neighbors that assisted us with our parents during the last several months; it has been a difficult journey and we appreciate your support.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the Humane Society.
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.
Mildred Henderson
Mildred Irene Henderson, 82, of Sale Creek, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Memorial North Park.
A longtime resident of Sale Creek, she was a member of Sale Creek Church of God, and was a Gray Lady at Rhea Medical Center. She was also a great loving mother, grandmother, and was well known as "nanny" by her grandchildren and everyone who knew her.
She was preceeded by her husband, Bob R. Henderson; parents H.E. and Eliza B. Helton Caraway; six sisters, Lucille White, Rosa Hall, Margaret Gallion, Katie Marie Caraway, and Hettie Clinigan; three brothers, J.T., Marion, and Bill Fred Caraway.
He is survived by two daughters, Blanch (Bryan) LeMay, Soddy-Daisy, Bobbie (Tim) Myers, Dayton; three sons, Barney (Debbie) Henderson, Chattanooga, Buell Henderson, both of Sale Creek, Billy (Patricia) Henderson, Chattanooga; sister Rowena Phillips, Sale Creek; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-children; five great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Chapel of Coulter Garrison Funeral Home, the Rev. Kenneth Bolton and Rev. Carl Hunsucker officiating.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today and all day Friday.
Interment will be at Rhea Memory Gardens.
Arrangements by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc., Dayton, Tenn.
Derrell Jacobs Jr.
Derrell "DJ" Jacobs Jr., infant, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.
His survivors include his mother, Gweniqua Strickland; father, Durrell Jacobs Sr.; grandparents, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Georgia Lee
Georgia June Lee, 64, passed Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in Torrance, Calif.
She was born in San Francisco Aug. 28, 1945, to George and June Bernice Vargas. Georgia and Frank Lee married Nov. 23, 1963, in Ringgold, Ga., and moved to Torrance in 1979.
Georgia is survived by her daughters, Carla Gilhuys and Angela Winfrey; and her son Karl Matthew Lee; grandsons, Kyle Arthur Gilhuys, Dylan Charles Lee, Reginald Allen Winfrey and Jayden Amon Winfrey; and granddaughter, Devin June Johnston.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Ooltewah Church of God, 9310 Lee Highway, Ooltewah, TN 37363, with the Rev. Bob Crick officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, 4016 Tennessee Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37409.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today and Friday, Feb. 25 and 26, 2010, at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Franz Lewis
Franz Delano Lewis, 68, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
He retired from Alstom.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Pearl Lewis; father, Robert D. Lewis Sr.; mother, Loma W. Lewis; and brother, Robert D. Lewis Jr.
Survivors; son, Terence D. Lewis, of Chattanooga; daughter, Felicia D. Lewis, of Atlanta, Ga.; several other relatives and friends.
There will be no visitation or service.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Florence Love
Florence Foshee Love, 101, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, in Chattanooga.
She was born Feb. 1, 1909, to Arthur and Ella Lanier Foshee in Canton, Ala.
Florence met and married LZ Love. They moved from Canton, Ala. to Fairfield, Ala. God bless their union of 70 years with three sons. She was a homemaker until her children became of school age. She then took a part-time job at a furniture store where she worked until its closing. Florence loved cooking, gardening and crocheting. She was well known for her beautiful crocheted dollies.
Florence accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and became a member of First Baptist Church of Fairfield. She served on the Deaconess Board and on several committees. She was a faithful member until her health began to fail and her son moved her to live with him in Chattanooga.
Florence leaves fond memories and her loving spirit to be cherished by three sons, J.C. "Jake" (Frenchie) Love, Detroit, Mich., Hosea Love, Chattanooga and Arthur Love, Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Nyvalon, Jackie, Renee', Sarita, Dwayne, Steve, Cynthia and Jason; several great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at noon CST Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Ala. with the Rev. Robert Twyman officiating.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
John Norris
John Norris, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at age 89.
He was born in Seco, Ky., on January 20, 1921. He retired from Chattem Drug & Chemical Co.
He is survived by his wife, Inez Norris; daughter, Mary Ann Henegar and son, James R. (Frances) Norris; sister, Jeanette Mathis; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by one son, Lawrence Morgan; four sisters, and one brother.
He was honest, patient and kind, generous and understanding. He was a blessing and source of strength to his family. "Well done, good and faithful servant."
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Forrest Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Smith officiating.
Visitation will be at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel, today, Feb. 25, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Amedisys Hospice or Parkinsons Association.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com
Fear no more the heat o' the sun;
Nor the furious winter's rages,
Thou thy worldly task hast done,
Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages ...
Arrangements are made by the Chattanooga Funeral Crematory & Florist, 504 S. Moore Road, East Ridge 37412
Margie Phillips
Margie LeeAnn Varner Phillips, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.
She was born May 7, 1939 to the late Jess and Luella Ann Craze Varner in Chattanooga. She was a member of Fourth Avenue Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Laverne Phillips; son, Terry Lee Phillips; daughter, Robin Diane Phillips Beard; and sister, Dimple Hayes.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Jon Randall Sr. and Jennifer Phillips, of Chickamauga, and Rozzell and Shirley Phillips, of East Ridge; brother, Jess Varner, of Ringgold; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mark McGuire officiating.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today and all day Friday at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Dorothy Roth
Dorothy A. Roth, 88, a resident of Deland, Fla. and Chattanooga, went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in Deland, Fla.
Ms. Roth was born in Chattanooga and graduated from Central High School in 1939. She retired from Bell South Telephone Co. in 1981 and was a member of the AT&T Pioneers. After her retirement, she became a member of Florida Board of Realtors.
She was a long term member of East Ridge United Methodist Church and the Joy Class there. Some of her favorite scriptures were 1 John 3:2-3 and Psalm 23.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred L. Roth and Effie Hyde Roth; and a sister, Louise Reed.
Ms. Roth is survived by her brother, Fred L. (Lenora) Roth Jr.; brother-in-law, Lamar Reed; nephews, Steve (Ann) Reed, David (Alicyne) Roth, Jeff (Clarice) Roth; niece, Jennefer (David) Payne; and special lifelong friends, Mildred V. Thompson and Ysolina Robidere.
Funeral services will 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at East Ridge United Methodist Church with Pastor Ken Sauer officiating.
Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Visitation will Friday noon-1 p.m. at the church.
Condolences may be made at www. Javerybryan.com
Arrangements are J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave. 423-266-2131 (Corner of McCallie Avenue and Beech Street)
David Shropshire
David Shropshire, 54, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday Feb. 21, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Chattanooga on Oct. 17, 1955, to Marion Sr. and Frances Shropshire, David was a graduate of the Riverside High School Class of 1974. He was employed by Memorial Hospital for over 35 years and Park Ridge East Hospital for 15 years. David was a dedicated employee at both hospitals until the onset of his illness in May 2009. David had a sincere passion for cooking and was known for his exemplary culinary skills and catering services that he provided for many years. He was a dedicated member of Stoney Point Baptist church where he faithfully served in the usher ministry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Sr. and Frances Shropshire; and brothers, Virgil, Dan, Marion Jr. and James Sr. Shropshire.
David is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Regina Hyatte-Shropshire; children, Davida Wyatt, Pamela Shropshire, Chattanooga and Ashley and Rodney Hyatte, Soddy-Daisy; son-in-law, Yarnell Wyatt, Chattanooga; siblings, Betty Mott, Nathaniel (Sally) Shropshire, of Chattanooga, Nellie Moore, of Gary, Ind., and William (Hattie) Shropshire, of Kentwood, Mich.; granddaughters, Dominique, Briana, Pamela, and Morgan, Chattanooga, Ciaraa and Taraji, Soddy-Daisy; special friend, his previous mother-in-law, Nellie Mitchell, and a host of innumerable relatives and friends.
Throughout his life David touched the lives of many people and will be dearly missed. The family would like to extend a sincere expression of gratitude to the entire faculty and nursing staff of North Park Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hospital, giving special recognition to the wonderful nurses and staff on "Four East" at Memorial Hospital, the caring staff of Hospice of Chattanooga and his physicians, Dr. Michael Stipanov, Dr. Russell Hill and Dr. Charles Susong for their diligent and compassionate care.
Family will receive friends today, Feb. 25, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel with Pastor Edward Thrasher, officiating.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 1 p.m. at Stoney Point Baptist Church.
Interment Shepherd Community Cemetery.
Gary Sims
Gary L. "Pepper" Sims, 48, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 21, 2010. He was born on Dec. 7, 1961, to the late Parson and Dorothy Sims. He accepted Christ at an early age, and was a graduate of Riverside High School, class of 1978.
He was preceded in death by sister, Tijuanna Joi Mason.
Survivors include his four children, Keoshia, Sherean, Gary and Brittany; three sisters, Cheryl Mason, Tanya Sims and Vicki (Tommie) Garth; He also leaves a very special, devoted and loving companion, Pat Walker, and a host of family, friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kevin Adams officiating.
Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Luther Smith
Luther Smith, 84, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangments are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Gary Snyder
Gary Lee Snyder, 50, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Daniel Turner
Daniel Cleland Turner, 62, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.
There comes a time when every life must end, but unfortunately that time came too soon for Danny in his home in Harrison. He had been fighting a long battle with health issues caused by strokes. His loving wife Anita Turner was there by his side just like she had been every day that he had been sick, caring for him like no one else could. Danny's children were also there to wish their father one final goodbye.
Danny was born June 26, 1947 in Port Orange, Fla. but grew up and lived his entire life in the Chattanooga area. Those of you that knew him certainly have many great stories and memories of his life. Danny was a fireman for many years. He worked for the Chattanooga Fire Department. He also had many entrepreneurial endeavors over the years; the most successful was Anita's Bird House. This was an exotic bird farm that Danny and Anita owned together. Those of you that knew Danny certainly remember his birds.
As a fireman, Danny helped to establish the Fraternal Order of Firefighters (FOF). This is an organization that is still in operation today. Danny was elected as president of the FOF, and he served in that position for many years.
Danny's true passion in life was helping people. Whether it was saving someone from a burning building, giving an unfortunate child a home to live in, helping someone new to the country get on their feet, making sure all of the kids in the community had Christmas presents, or just giving a begging homeless man money to eat on. These are the things that Danny did well. He was the most selfless person around. He always took care of everyone around him and neglected himself. He would have it no other way.
We all will miss you dearly Danny! Per Danny's request no public service will be held. The family would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. We would especially like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga for all of their kind work in Danny's final days.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Chattanooga Forgotten Child Fund.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Fred Ware
Fred Ware, 73, of Chattanooga, formerly of South Pittsburg, Tenn., died in a Chattanooga nursing home on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.
The son of the late Alfred and Maggie Belle Burnett Ware, he was an Army veteran and attended Lookout Valley Nazarene Church. Over his long career, he managed grocery stores, worked for the Home Store, M&J, Red Food and Pruett's.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Alf Ware Jr.
He is survived by his daughter, Sheila Ann Ware, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; sons, Fred Ware Jr., of Chattanooga, John Stephen (Kimberly) Ware, of Hixson, Tenn.; grandchildren, Tiffany Ware and Brandon Ware, of Calhoun, Ga., Zachary and Katie Ware, of Chattanooga; sisters, Mildred Troxell Pierce, of Jasper, Tenn., Ruby Myers, of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; brothers, Glen Ware, of Chattanooga, Ken Ware, of South Pittsburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be officiated by the Rev. Preston Brown and the Rev. Terry Mitchell from the chapel of Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at 1 p.m. CST.
Interment will be in Cumberland View Cemetery in Kimball, Tenn.
Condolences may be sent to the Ware family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com
The family will receive friends at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg today, Feb. 25, 2010, from 5-8 p.m. CST.
Martha Weathers
Martha Ann Weathers, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, Mrs. Weathers was a member of Harrison Baptist Church and retired from Standard Coosa-Thatcher in 2001 with 33 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Minnie Smith, and brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Hubert Weathers; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Don Wade, Tammy and David Anderson, all of Chattanooga; brother, Hurley (Joyce) Smith, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Timothy B. Johnson and Adam L. Anderson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Leon Champion and the Rev. Ernest Sutton officiating.
Burial will follow in Sarah's Chapel Cemetery, Wildwood, Ga.
To share your memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 2-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
William Yeary
William Charles Yeary, 62, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
TENNESSEE
Nora Cash
ATHENS -- Nora Cash, 68, formerly of Cleveland, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
Funeral today at 3 p.m. at Grissom Funeral Home.
Interment in Beaty Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomfh.net.
Visitation today from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Steven Jernigan
SPRING CITY -- Steven Elton Jernigan went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in his home in Spring City.
"In like a lion and out like a lamb", he was born Jan. 18, 1954 in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Ralph F. and Velma L. Bodey Jernigan. He lived most of his life in Springfield, Ohio. He was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School where he participated in the marching band.
After graduation he joined the Air Force where he was a member of the Color Guard at Shaw Air Force Base. Steven was a talented musician, playing in the Springfield Polka band and the 44th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Civil War Marching Band. He graduated from Oklahoma City College with an Associate Degree in Automotive Repair and was a certified lay speaker. Most recently, he did freelance computer building and repair. Steven was an avid motorcyclist, having attended several rallies, including Sturgis and Daytona.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tricia Harden Jernigan.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters, Susan (John) Wert, of Hixson, Juanita (Robert) Frost, of Springfield, Ohio, Victoria (Guy) Davis, of Spring City, Tenn.; a brother, Joel (Hattie) Jernigan, of Portland, Tenn.; 10 nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and nephews; one great-great-niece; and one great-great-nephew; and his dog, Maggie.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Vine Grove Methodist Church, Dayton, Tenn.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m.
The family is being served by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Dayton.
Freddie Phillips
ETOWAH -- Freddie Dewitt Phillips, 73, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Service is 8 p.m. today, Feb. 25, in the South Chapel, with visitation 5-8 p.m. prior.
Burial is 2 p.m. Friday in McMinn Memory Gardens.
Arrangements by Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah.
John Wassom
ROCKWOOD -- John Stanley Wassom completed the final chapter of his life story on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at 68 years of age.
His enjoyment of life, laughter and people will be sorely missed by his large extended family and his wide circle of friends and colleagues. He was a great lover of reading and collector of books, especially those on science and the Civil War.
John was born in Spring City on May 1, 1941, as the son of the late Jesse and Hazel Wassom and remained a lifelong resident of East Tennessee. In grammar school, he developed a keen interest in science. He graduated from Spring City High School in 1959 and received the Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences from Tennessee Technological University in 1963. He later completed graduate courses in genetics at the University of Tennessee School of Biomedical Sciences at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. After college graduation, he served in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps from 1963 to 1965.
John was a scientist and administrator for more than 38 years at ORNL, where his work included genetic toxicology, mammalian genetics, and computational chemistry. He was director of the Environmental Mutagen and Teratogen Information Centers (EMIC and ETIC) supported by the National Institutes of Health. The EMIC group was instrumental in developing GENE-TOX, the Environmental Protection Agency's most critically reviewed and evaluated toxicology database that contained genetic test results on more than 3,000 chemicals. John was a founding member of the Environmental Mutagen Society (EMS) and originator of DOE's Low-Dose Radiation Research Program website and the Human Genome News. HGN was distributed worldwide and later expanded to a public technical communication and educational support website for the Human Genome Program. After retirement from ORNL in 2003, John joined the staff of YAHSGS and, later, Summitec Corporation.
John was highly respected by colleagues all over the world for his expertise in genetic toxicology and his visionary approaches to bioinformation management, and most especially, for the environmental toxicology information services he and his staff provided to the genetic toxicology community. He and his staff received the Environmental Mutagen Society's Alexander Hollaender Award for contributions made to the field of genetic toxicology and to the goals and mission of the Society and participated in 104 peer-reviewed publications. His interest in and concern about environmental chemicals, combined with his vision for the rapid dissemination of information to researchers and health professionals, was recognized as an early leader in modern information science. He served on the editorial board of Mutation Research from 1976 to 1980 and on its board of managing editors from 1981 to 2000. John also served on a number of working groups, including those appointed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer from 1972 to 1985 and the International Committee for Protection Against Environmental Mutagens and Carcinogens from 1972 to 1986.
His colleagues at EMIC and ETIC and within the EMS and birth defects scientific communities dearly loved John for his humility and kindness, as well as his wit and humor. He recently exhibited these qualities in an invited talk at the EMS 40th Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, where he described for the audience of distinguished scientists the beginnings of EMS and told anecdotes about his famous mentor, Dr. Alexander Hollaender, EMS founder and early director of ORNL. John was also active within his community, where he and his wife, Judy Owings Wassom, participated in the beautification of Rockwood and helped to organize and host annual tours of the city's historic homes through Rockwood 2000. These tours included reenactments of events from the Civil War, during which John enjoyed portraying Union General John T. Wilder, who settled in East Tennessee after the war. Wilder was the founders of Rockwood and the Roane Iron Company. John served on the Rockwood Housing Authority Board for 30 years and as chairman of the Rockwood Industrial Board for many years. He took office as Rockwood City Councilman in July 2009 and served on the Rockwood Electric Utility Board and the Airport Steering Committee.
Although he will be remembered for substantial contributions to his scientific field, his most valued contribution has been as a loving husband to Judy, father to Zoe', father-in-law to J.J., and grandfather to Jarrod, Joshua, Jackson, and Zoe'-Kate. He has loved and cared for every member of the Owings family as his own from the time he and Judy married and they have loved him as a son and brother. He has been their rock of strength and support through the years of joyous celebrations and deep tragedies. He has been our life coach and encourager helping us to find something to be grateful for and to laugh about regardless of the situation and celebrating our accomplishments, while rarely sharing his own. He was an active member of Rockwood United Methodist Church and he lived his faith daily.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Hazel Wassom; and brother, General Herbert Wassom.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy Wassom; his daughter Zoe' and son-in-law J.J. Neerman; grandchildren, Jarrod, Joshua, Jackson, and Zoe'-Kate Neerman, all of Rockwood, Tenn.; sister, Jackie and husband, Don Hill, of Chattanooga; and many extended family members.
John Stanley Wassom will be remembered for his wisdom, compassion, humor, and unconditional love for family, friends and colleagues.
Family will be receiving friends on Saturday, Feb. 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at Rockwood United Methodist Church. The funeral will follow immediately afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rockwood United Methodist Church or Rockwood 2000.
An online register is available at www.evansmortuary.net.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family.
Debra Welch
DUNLAP -- Debra Jean Welch, 55, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at her home after a lingering illness.
She attended Dallas Bay Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Jean Cowart Long.
Survivors include her husband, Lee Crank, Dunlap; daughters, Bethany Buttram Davidson, Elizabeth City, N.C., and Marrissa Kathryn Welch, Whitwell; sister, Shelia (Steve) Horton, Soddy-Daisy; other mother, Gloria Gouker, Ruskin, Fla.; grandson, Austin Lee Whittenburg, Dunlap; nephews, Andrew and Joshua Horton, Soddy-Daisy; and her dogs, Elmer and Sparky.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at 1 p.m. CST in the Ewton Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. CST today.
Online guestbook at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Highway. 28, Dunlap, TN 37327.
GEORGIA
Jewell Allen
ROSSVILLE -- Jewell Cox Allen, 72, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Hutcheson Medical Center.
Mrs. Allen was retired from Borg Fabrics and was a member of Pilgrim's Home Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughter, Vicki L Curtiss; son-in-law, Matt Curtiss; grandchildren, Brandon Curtiss, Stephanie L. Curtiss (Nicholas Langston); brother, Gene "Dank" Cox, all of Rossville.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. CST at Pilgrim's Home Baptist Church with Brother Rayford Brown officiating.
Burial in adjoining cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. CST today at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel and from 10 a.m. until service time Friday at Pilgrim's Home.
Robert Coffey
POWDER SPRINGS -- Robert Lewis Coffey, 83, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
He was born in Chattanooga in 1926, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Coffey Sr. He grew up in Chattanooga, attended Baylor Military Academy, and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 at the age of 17. During WW II he participated in the Battle of Okinawa as a part of the crew of the USS LST 841.
After the war he studied business at the University of Chattanooga and then electronic engineering at Valparaiso Technical Institute, eventually joining Lockheed Georgia Co. where he worked for 35 years.
In 1948 he married Frances Sue Davidson, of Red Bank, Tenn., and then raised his family in Georgia. They were married for 63 years.
Over the years his interests included photography, short wave radio, woodworking, electronics and more. He was well known for his talent of being able to repair almost anything! He was a loving husband and father who was happiest when with his family and working in his workshop.
He was a member of Faith Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Sue; daughters, Dorothy Sue and Martha Jean; and sons, Edward Parker and Robert Lynn. Additional survivors are a sister, Mary Katherine Rawlings and a brother, the Rev. Jon Coffey, along with eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors at West Cobb Funeral Home from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association on behalf of Robert Coffey. Alzheimer Association, 1925 Century Blvd NE, Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345.
Online guest book available at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com.
A graveside service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park, Marietta.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. at Faith Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Austell.
Margie Dilbeck
LaFAYETTE -- Margie Lanier Dilbeck, 97, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
She was preceded by her husband, Perry Dilbeck; son, Michael Chester Dilbeck; sisters, Dallas Patton, Ida Peeler, Belle Campbell; brothers, Alfred, Fred, A.F., Wilfred and J.R. Lanier.
Survivors: grandsons, Douglas Michael Dilbeck, LaFayette and Jason Allen Dilbeck, Rock Spring; great-grandchildren, Cassie, Caitlyn, Taylor and Coty Dilbeck; sister, Grace Lanier Oliver, LaFayette; brother, Edward Lanier, Chickamauga; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside service 2 p.m. today at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Service conducted by the Rev. Todd Smith.
Pallbearers are Douglas Dilbeck, Jason Dilbeck, Dustin McPherson, Scotty Newberry, Harold Daniels, Hoyle Daniels.
Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Rev. Stanley Hullander
RINGGOLD -- The Rev. Stanley Hullander, 67, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
He was the former owner of Gray Fox Home Furnishings and had also pastored Emmanuel Baptist Church. Stanley was a member of Community Baptist Church where he had taught the Senior Saints Sunday School Class and currently attended Midway Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richie Hullander; stepfather, Leon Joplin; and sister, Faye Dyer White.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Hullander; children, Stanley "Flip" (Teresa) Hullander, Scott (Michelle) Hullander, David Hullander, Sandy (Reece) Varnell, Elizabeth Hitchcock; mother, Frances Joplin; grandchildren, Thomas and Jonathan Casteel, Kathy (Jason) Bradley, Joey (Mallie) Engelbrecht, Katelyn and Kourtney Hullander, William and Brooklynn Hitchcock, and Conner Hullander; great-grandchildren, Loriali, Ethan, and Chloe Engelbrecht, Drew and Jake Bradley; brothers, Denny (Judy), Eddie (Vanita), and Ricky (Penny) Hullander; sister, Debbie Haynes; sister-in-law, Grace LeVan; brother-in-law, John (Susan) LeVan; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel with the Rev. John Paul Parker and the Rev. David Marona officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences with the family.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Albert Johnson
ROSSVILLE -- Albert Johnson, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.
Earl Shipley
RINGGOLD -- Earl Edward Shipley, 87, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today until funeral time at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
ALABAMA
Randolph Willingham
RAINSVILLE -- Randolph "Randy" Willingham, 72, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral service at 2 p.m. CST Friday, Feb. 25, 2010, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Straight Creek Cemetery.
Arrangements by W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel.