HAMILTON COUNTY
William Carmichael
William Andrew Carmichael, 92, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at a local hospital.
Mr. Carmichael was born in Gallatin, Tenn., to Willie and Malvina Carmichael where he was raised on a farm, graduated from Gallatin High School and received a scholarship for football to Cumberland University. He began his career at South Central Bell until the war broke out and served from 1941 until 1944 in the U.S. Army during World War II were he received communication training. He returned to South Central Bell and retired after 38 years of service, where he became president of Communications Workers of America Local Union 3802 and served for 32 years. He also served on the Democratic Election Committee in Harrison for numerous years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Carmichael.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Elynor Moore Carmichael; daughters, Ann St. Clair Lawrence and husband, Robert, and Lucy Jane Carmichael; and one grandson.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday Jan. 28, 2010, at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.
He will be greatly missed by fellow co-workers, friends, family, and mostly neighbors whom he continually helped. We love you Bill. Well done soldier, God Bless You.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Ed Carr
George "Big Ed" Carr, 73, of East Ridge, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.
He proudly served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman attached to the U.S. Marine Corps and was retired from the Veterans Administration as Chief of the Medical Lab. He was a member of American Legion Post 4848, the VFW and the Elks Lodge. A Gentle Giant, Ed was known for lending a helping hand to those in need. Showing Selfless Love, Dedication and Devotion to his family, he was known for his quick wit, generous heart and outrageous sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Lee and Myrtle Parris Carr; former wife, Jackie Carr; son-in-law, Greg Phillips and nephew, Lynn Carr.
Survivors include his wife, Mila Carr; three daughters, Lisa Phillips, of Knoxville, Angel Burch, of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Robin Vinson, of Clermont, Fla.; one son, Pete Collins, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; nine grandchildren, Matthew Phillips, Tommy Burch, Jeb Burch, Nick Vinson, Kacie Vinson, Christy Carter, Ashley Collins, Laura May and David Collins; three great-grandchildren, Cody Burch, Talen Vinson and Cevanna Carter; one brother, Hoyt Carr of Copper Hill, Tenn.; and one niece, Karen Kirk.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. J. David Tabor officiating.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Henry Ford
Henry T. Ford, 87, former Marine sergeant, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, after a brave battle with lung cancer.
Henry was of Church of Christ faith. He served in his beloved Marine Corps in World War II serving in the Pacific Theatre and Korea. He received the Combat Action Ribbon with gold star, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, and several other decorations.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Kitty Ford; three children; sons, Lucky (Donna) Ford, of Gunnison, Colo., Bryan (Mindy) Ford, of Georgetown, Tenn.; daughter, Patricia (John) Seaman, of Ooltewah; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in the Highway 58 chapel of Turner Funeral Home with Minister David Bragg officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorial donations may be made to World War II Memorial Bus Trips Kingsway Engineering 1331 State Ave., Coraopolis, PA. 15108, or Hospice of Chattanooga at 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Alene Hale
Ethel Alene Hale, 90, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.
She was a member of the Church of Christ. Alene was preceded in death by husbands, Milton Pendergrass and Ike Hale; sister, Gladys Bickford; brothers, Robert, A. J., Gene, Tommy, Beecher and Andrew Gilbert.
Survivors include daughters, Eleanor (Wayne) Riden, Signal Mountain, Margie (Billy) Reagan, Hixson, Ethel (James) Seals, Montana; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Myra Gober, Chattanooga, Alice Hale, Pikeville, Frances (Tom) Wilingham, Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are today at 11 a.m. CST in the funeral home chapel with Brother Greg Nance officiating.
Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements are by Putnam- Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
Billy Hall
Billy Hall, 56, of Chattanooga, passed Monday, Jan. 26, 2010, in a local health care lacility.
Arrangements are by Prestige Funeral Service, 697-1936.
Sharon Kennemer
Sharon Kennemer, 48, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
Survivors include sons, Dewayne (Charmita) Kennemer and Jeremiah Kennemer, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at noon at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Richard Jones officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, from 11 a.m. to noon at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Gussie King
Gussie King, 96, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband, Richard King; son, Richard; parents, John and Minnie Barrett; grandsons, Wayne King and Cedric Drake; granddaughter, Vonza McElvain; great-grandson, Anthony LeSean Caslin; seven brother, six sisters.
She leaves to cherish her memory sons, Eddie Lee and Fred King; daughter, Roberta Drake; grandsons, Phillip Smith and Charles King; granddaughters, Wanda (Ed) Pace, Denise Drake, Belinda Drake, Yolanda (Roderick) Craig, Cassandra Brown, Trina DeSouza; special devoted friends, Joyce Gaines, Charmaine Ramsey and Essie Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church.
Interment: Highland Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave. 622-9995.
Roger Kivett Sr.
Roger "Cy" Gentry Kivett Sr., of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at a local hospital.
Mr. Kivett was born in Greenville, S.C., to T. Lee and Eleanor Kivett and was a graduate of Greenville High School. He was an engineering graduate of Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. He was a member of the football and track teams and an avid supporter of IPTAY and was Chairman of the local Clemson Alumni Association.
Mr. Kivett lived in Chattanooga since 1958 and retired from Combustion Engineering as a nuclear engineer in 1984. He was active in several local functions including one of the founders of the Chattanooga Swim League. He was past president of the Brainerd Hills Club. He was chairman of the Chattanooga Charter of the Society of Quality Engineers. He served as vice president of The Swim Center for numerous years with his wife, Fran, until 1989. Mr. Kivett served in the United States Air Force in the South Pacific during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Frances Marshall Kivett; son, Roger Gentry Kivett Jr.; and granddaughter, Catherine Anne Brown.
Survivors include his three daughters, Eleanor K. Brown, Elaine K. (Mike) Richie and Ginny K. (Don) Lawson; nine grandchildren, Zachary L. Brown; Thomas Alexander Brown, Eleanor Barratt Brown, Andrew Charles Hall, Margaret Hampton (Ricky) Baldino, Scott Daniel Settles, April Lynn Settles, John Joseph Kivett, and Wendy Elaine Kivett; and three great-grandchildren, Kirsten Barratt Durham, Chloe Katherine Baldino and Gianna Isabella Baldino.
Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 501 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.
Pallbearers will be Zachary and Alex Brown, Scott Settles, John Kivett, Andrew Hall, Don Lawson, and Mike Richie.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Jim Vick officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery with military honors.
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.
Mena Losey
Mena T. Losey, 85, of Hixson, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010.
She was born in Yonkers, N.Y. and had lived in Broomall, Pa., for a number of years before moving to Hixson in 2006.
Mena was a professional seamstress who owned and operated a Bridal Shop in New York City and later did alterations out of her home in Broomall, Pa., for many years. She also served as executive secretary for the Dean of Food Service at St. Joseph's University in Phildadelphia. She was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Broomall while she was raising her family.
Mena had a great sense of humor along with a contagious laugh and was at her very best while doing for others. She gave of her time, talents and love to her family and of all the many people she touched throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francesco and Virginia Pecora; and a sister, Betty Tremark.
She is survived by four children, Raymond (Sarah) Losey Jr., of Hixson, Carl Losey, of Soddy-Daisy, Christopher Losey, of Rahns, Pa., and Tina Love, of Miami, Fla.; three loving sisters, Virginia Moore, Frances DeMeo and Teddy Bridgeman, all of Yonkers, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren, including Kate, Ginny, Chuck, Erik, Luke, Laura, Jason, Matthew, Phillip, Jessica, Jay, Sam and Nicole; and five great-grandchildren, and a little one due in June; and many dear nieces and nephews.
A private gathering for friends and family will be held Thursday from 1 until 3 p.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association, Southeast Tennessee Chapter, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Share your thoughts and memories on line at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel.
Mable McKenzie
Mable Jones McKenzie, 88, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.
A native of Carrollton, Ga., Mrs. McKenzie had been a resident of Chattanooga for the past 46 years.
Mrs. Mc- Kenzie at-tended Memorial Baptist Church and had been a member for more than 46 years.
The daughter of the late Homer and Maggie McGarity Jones; she also was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lester E. McKenzie Sr.; and a young son, Michael McKenzie.
Mrs. McKenzie is survived by two children, Eddie (Lou) McKenzie and Marilyn Groover; three grandsons, Jon Eric, Jason, and Mark (Sharon) Groover; three great-granddaughters, Alyssa, Hannah and Emma; her brother, Robert "Bob" (Mignon) Jones and an uncle, Albert Jones; sister-in-law, Lorene McKenzie; brother-in-law, Lindsey West; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the North Chapel.
Services for Mrs. McKenzie will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in the North Chapel. The Rev. Dallas Roscoe and the Rev. David Price officiating.
Then Mrs. McKenzie will be taken to Carrollton, Ga., for a visitation on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Mars Hill Baptist Church with services at 2 p.m.
Burial will follow in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Ga.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Clyde Moore
Clyde R. Moore, of Chattanooga and Scottsdale, Ariz., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Mr. Moore was retired from ABC Cleaners and was a member of St. John United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Hattie Reno Moore; brothers, Hugh and James Moore Jr.; and sister, Jurline Maynor.
Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Jessie Lynn Moore; sons Clyde Jr. (Sherry), Paradise Valley, Ariz., and Bruce (Susan), Scottsdale; three grandchildren, Chris Moore, Scottsdale, Jessica Moore, Louisville, Ky., and Megan Moore, Tempe, Ariz.; sisters, Elizabeth Owens, Chattanooga, and Lucille Baugh, Scottsboro, Ala.
Services will be held Friday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Dallas Beck officiating.
Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416, or to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Ken Perry
Kenneth M. "Bub" Perry, 76, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010.
Ken grew up in Nashville where he attended Litton High School. He graduated from Tennessee Tech University and is a veteran of the United States Navy. Ken has lived in Chattanooga for the past 52 years and was retired from the IBM Corp. He was active in the Red Bank Lions Club and Red Bank United Methodist Church. He enjoyed all sports especially golf and fishing.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, A.D. and Louise Frey Perry; brothers, A.D. Perry Jr. and Edwin Perry; sisters, Helen Perry and Evelyn Rives.
Ken ( affectionally known as "Possum" by family and friends) is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay Fry Perry, of Chattanooga; three daughters, Dawn Cantwell and her husband, Peter, of Morristown, Jill Griffin and her husband, Chuck, of Knoxville; Kristy Vigil and her husband, Greg, of Morristown; six grandchildren, Holly Cantwell Clark and her husband, Chris, of Knoxville; Megan Cantwell, of Morristown, Perry and Chris Griffin, of Knoxville, Emily and Haley Vigil, of Morristown; sisters, Mary Louise Grissom, Justine Duke, Bonnie Marrs, and Nancy Hoover; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Red Bank United Methodist Church, 3800 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank, TN 37415.
A Celebration of Life service will follow at 7 p.m. at Red Bank United Methodist Church.
Interment will be held Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Red Bank United Methodist Church, 3800 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank, TN 37415.
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.
Arthur Staton Jr.
Arthur "Stanky" Staton Jr., 60 passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at his residence.
"Stanky" was a 1967 graduate of Riverside High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa Ann, Chattanooga; one son, Eric Whitehead, Atlanta; four brothers, James, Willie (Maria) and Vernon Smith, all of Chattanooga, Michael Smith, Arizona; three sisters, Yvonne Gardner, Lillian and Carolyn Smith, all of Chattanooga; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, Jan. 28, in the chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Adams officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Charles Suddeth
Charles Edward "Red" Suddeth Sr., 71, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was of the Baptist faith and was a fork lift operator for Dixie Savings Stores. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Suddeth and his parents, the Rev. James H. Suddeth and Lillian Adair.
Survivors include his children, Charles "Chip" Suddeth Jr., of Georgia, Patricia Menifee, of Chattanooga, Teresa (David) Baughn, of East Ridge, and Jason Suddeth, of Georgia; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Edna Ruth (Harvey) Jones, of East Ridge, James David (Opal) Suddeth, of Las Vegas, Nev., Donald (Linda) Suddeth, Register, Ga., Elizabeth (Ben) Benavente, of San Antonio, Texas, and Doug (Teresa) Suddeth, of Soddy-Daisy; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. David Clay officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Road Baptist Church.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Susie Tyner
Susie Mae Tyner, 88, known to many as Ms. Susie, answered God's call on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.
Susie was the only child born to the late Mary Grant and Butler Tolbert on May 16, 1921 in Tuskegee, Ala. In 1942 she wed Sampson Tyner and to this union was born one daughter, Mary Jeanette Tyner.
Susie was a faithful member of Westside Missionary Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Her dedication to serving God, as well as other, went far beyond her work at Westside. For many years, Susie worked at the Siskin Foundation and later worked for the family of Robert and Priscilla Siskin.
Survivors include one loving and devoted daughter, Mary Jeanette Tyner; a dedicated nephew, Eddie (Yvonne) Brown; one sister-in-law, Annie Pearl Brown; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, Edith Hall, Sheila (Allen) Tate; great-godchildren, Shannon and Allan II; and several devoted friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Westside Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Timothy D. Careathers officiating.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Lily Mae White
Lily Mae Boots White, 87, of Whiteside, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at the NHC of Rosvville.
A longtime resident of Wildwood, Ga., she was president of the Hooker Cemetery Garden Club, founding member of the Hooker, Ga., Church of God (now known as the North Georgia Worship Center), and an active agent for help and good in her church, community and surrounding areas.
She is survived by her children, Helen (Billy) Higdon, James "Bud" (Margo) Drew, and Floyd (Linda) Drew. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends today from 3 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Georgia Worship Center (formerly Hooker Church of God) on Old Hooker Road in Wildwood, Ga.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at North Georgia Worship Center in Wildwood, with the Rev. Quillen Thurman and Pastor Nick Forshee officiating.
Interment will follow in Hooker Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff and management of NHC in Rossville and Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 266-2132.
Johnny Wolfe
Johnny Lebron Wolfe, 60, resident of Harrison, joined the Lord from his earthly home Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.
He was a well-known businessman in the Highway 58 area and was the owner of Lake Hills Union 76, Murray Hills Union 76, Johnny's Service and Tiffany's Treasures. He was a former member of the Highway 58 Merchants Association and an active member of the Harrison Ruritan Club. He enjoyed working the annual car shows and showing off his restored '79 Corvette and motorcycle. He was an animal lover and will be missed by his dogs, Soldier, Tootsie, Jack, Scott, Chase and Lady.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Colston Wolfe; stepmother, Pauline Hale Wolfe; and brother-in-law, Robert McCarrick.
He is survived by his devoted wife and friend of 26 years, Kathy McCarrick Oric-Wolfe; father, J.L.Wolfe; brother, James Leon (Carol) Wolfe; sister, Brenda Shelton; stepsisters, Delane Washborn and Betty Adams. In-laws are Marilyn Wojtacha and Howard and Ruth McCarrick. Children are Jason Wolfe, Dayna Minderman, Heather (Eddie) White, James Karn, and Tami Williams. Grandchildren are Thomas Lee Taylor, Tiffany Taylor Lyons, Kaitlyn Wolfe, Sarah and Sedrick Minderman, Gracie, Josh and Jason (Jay) Wolfe. Great-grandchildren are Alyssa and Mari Beth Taylor, and Emma Lyons. He will be missed by many other nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
He will also be missed by close friends, Jim Jones, Jim (Linda) Howard, Michael Oric, Leslie Chadwick, and Willard "Kip" (B.J.) Wright, as well as his dear friend and business partner, Roy Smith. He enjoyed his time with his Ruritan buddies, his Tyner class of '68 Alumni and his wonderful customers of 40 years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at 3 p.m. at the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Keylon officiating.
Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The family will be receiving friends today from noon until 8 p.m. and Thursday from noon up to the hour of the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the National Ruritan Foundation, P.O.Box 762, Harrison, TN 37341, or to the Evolved Living Youth Center, 3975 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.
TENNESSEE
Frances Benderman
LYNCHBURG -- Frances Louise Benderman, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Billy Mulroy officiating.
Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Steve Jackson
ROCKWOOD -- Steve Jackson, 71, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Roane Medical Center.
Survivors include three children, brother and sister.
Funeral is at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with visitation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Burial will be in Ad-Smith Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Dayton.
Jean Keith
TULLAHOMA -- Jean Keith, 78, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at her home.
The funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. CST today in the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www. tullahomafuneralhome.com.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Maxine Pollard
CLEVELAND -- Maxine Pollard, 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.
She was a longtime resident of Chattanooga and Cleveland. She worked as a registered nurse at DuPont and Combustion Engineering. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Neal Pollard.
Survivors include her son, Perry Robert Pollard, of Cleveland, Tenn.; and two daughters, Pamela Jo Meadows, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Cheryl Maxine Kretzer, of Ottawa, Kan.; three grand-daughters, Ashley Wallace, of Atlanta, Rebecca Jackson, of Boston, Mass., Rachel Logback, of Kansas City, Mo.; and two grandsons, Michael Wallace, of Jacksonville, Fla. and Adam Kretzer, of Kansas City, Kan.; and her older sister, Isla Jennings, of Knoxville; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland, Tenn., at noon Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Private interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or Bachman Home of Cleveland.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Ernest Tiroff
LYNCHBURG -- Ernest Eugene Tiroff, 80, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Harton Regional Medical Center.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Sullivan Funeral Home, Vernon Texas.
Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery, Texas.
Arrangements are by Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
GEORGIA
Franklin Chitty
RINGGOLD -- Franklin Delano Chitty, 76, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Brother Eric Greeson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 27, 2010, and prior to the service Thursday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home.
Pearl Davis
ROSSVILLE -- Pearl Maxine "Mac" Davis, 46, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.
She enjoyed singing in church, loved her nieces, nephews and classic television shows.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at 1136 Brown Ferry Road in Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joyce Housley
RINGGOLD -- Joyce Housley, 75, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was a former member of Clifton Hills Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.
Mrs. Housley was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, C.D. Housley; and daughter, Deborah Housley.
Survivors are son, Ron (Dede) Housley, Chattanooga; brothers, Rusty (Joyce) Moon, East Ridge, Jack (Carole) Moon, Chattanooga; sister, Betty (W.L. "Buck") Hicks, Chattanooga; granddaughter, Heather (Scott) Voss; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jim Bennett officiating.
Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Baptist Church Building Fund, 108 Jenkins Road, Rossville, GA 30741, or Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
James Roberts
ROSSVILLE -- James Paul Roberts, 78, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
ALABAMA
Delores Garner
STEVENSON -- Delores Elizabeth Stotts Garner, 77, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Huntsville Hospital.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. CST at Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson, www.rudderfuneralhomes.com.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. CST Friday at the funeral home chapel.
Interment will be in Pinehaven Memorial Gardens in Hollywood, Ala.
Jimmy Gass
HENAGAR -- Jimmy Charles Gass, 66, died Monday, Jan.25, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Gass was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a retired machinist from U.S. Pipe and Local 56 Machinist Union, Chattanooga.
Survivors include, wife, Jan Gass; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Gail Gass, Fort Payne, Jason and Stacey Gass, Pisgah; grandchildren, A.J. Gass, Megan Gass, Jessica Smith (Justin Ferguson), D.J. Higgins (Candice); great-granddaughters, Keira and Tera Higgins; brothers, Jerry Gass (Martha), Flat Rock, Gordon "Butch" Gass (Judy), Henagar; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be today, Jan. 27, at noon CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Brother Kenneth Holcomb, Brother Darrell Sears and Brother Randy Hampton officiating.
Burial to follow in Fuller Cemetery.
Herman Medley
HENAGAR -- Herman Steven Medley Sr. 70, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Medley was a member of Breakthrough Church Of God and a retired truck driver with Shaw Industries.
Survivors include wife, Johnnie Medley; son and daughter-in-law, Steven (Angie) Medley Jr., Henagar; daughter and son-in-law, Robin Higdon (Louis), Rising Fawn; daughter, Gisela Kilgore, Jacksonville, Fla.; stepdaughter, Michelle Templeton, Henagar; step-sons, Marlon Williamson (Brenda), Fort Payne, Richard Williamson, Henagar; sister, Hazel Wheeler, Flintstone, Ga.; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Mays and Bishop Marlon Williamson officiating.
Burial to follow in Fuller Cemetery with military honors.
Carlton Summers Sr.
HENAGAR -- Carlton Lee Summers Sr., 63, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. CST today, Jan. 27, 2010, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Rickey Talley
STEVENSON -- Rickey Paul Talley, 49, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at his home.
The funeral is today, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. CST at the Rudder Funeral Home chapel, www.rudderfuneralhomes.com.
Burial will be at Shipp Cemetery in Stevenson.
OTHER AREAS
Minnie Miller
TACOMA, Wash. -- Minnie Elizabeth Miller passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Tacoma.
Born Jan. 8, 1920, in Chattanooga, Minnie was the only child of Anita and Joseph Rosser. Throughout her years on this Earth, Minnie made many friends by opening her heart to all she met. It was this compassion for others that led her to become a teacher. And her love for children kept her in that profession for over 40 years as she taught in schools in Tennessee, France and finally Tacoma where she retired in 1992.
In 1959, she married John N. Miller, a military man. They remained bonded until his passing in 2002. John's career in the Army would take Minnie to Europe where she celebrated the start of her family with the birth of her only child, John N. Miller Jr. In 1964 the Army life brought Minnie to Tacoma. She was extremely active in her church, Allen A.M.E, and numerous clubs and organizations including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Tacoma Chapter of Links, Incorporated. Minnie's pride and joy are her two grandchildren, John III and Elizabeth, who affectionately called her "Mama Mimi" and whom she showered with attention and love.
Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, John N. Miller.
She is survived by her son, John N. Miller Jr.; daughter-in-law, Carol Miller; and her grandchildren, John N. Miller III and Elizabeth N. Miller.
The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff of The Weatherly Inn and Franciscan Hospice whose compassion and care for "Miss Minnie" was overwhelming.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m. at Allen A.M.E. Church, 1223 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma WA 98405.
Interment to follow at New Tacoma Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.GaffneyCares.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Franscian Hospice or a Charity of your choice.