HAMILTON COUNTY
Stacey Barrow
Stacey Nicole Barrow, 31, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Robert Watkins; grandfather, William R. Watkins; grandmothers, Leanna Hardy and Annie Lewis; great-grandmother, Margaret Fuqua; aunts, Edna E. Baker and Elnora Hardy Abrams; uncle, Jommie L. Watkins.
Survivors: father, Jacob "Pete" Barrow Jr.; mother, Juanita Barrow; grandmother, Dorothy Watkins, all of Chattanooga; great-great-grandmother, Nazel Watkins, of Rogersville, Ala.; sisters, Tanika L. Barrow, Lashunda Barrow, Tawana Barrow and Nicole Wilson, all of Chattanooga; nieces and nephews, Data, Antiona, Alexis and Corey Jr.; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins; special friends, Turnae Watson, Odessa McCullough and a host of other friends.
Funeral: Saturday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Johnson officiating.
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation: today from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jackie Chadwick
Jackie E. Chadwick, 70 of Chattanooga, and formerly of Chatsworth and Ellijay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Hospice of Chattanooga after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Bonita Chadwick; sisters, Sharon Hood and Geraldine Reece, He was the devoted son-in-law of the late Dorsey and Josie Aaron. Mr. Chadwick was retired from Roadway Express.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Darlene Aaron Chadwick, of Chattanooga; daughter, Connie Garrison, of Ooltewah; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jennifer Chadwick, of Dalton; and a son, Geoffrey Chadwick, of Ooltewah; four grandchildren, Jake and Jenna Chadwick, Dylan Garrison and Austin Norman; sisters, Joyce Jones, of Ellijay, Shirley Jones, of Jasper, Debra Thurman of Blue Ridge. A special great-nephew, William Aaron, of Dalton. Numerous other nieces and nephews also survive.
Services will be today 4 p.m. from the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Cathy Prince Stokes officiating.
The family asks that flowers be omitted and donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangement made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory, Chatsworth.
Ralph Cresswell Sr.
Ralph Edward Cresswell Sr., 76, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Survivors include sons, Alan, Bo, Marc and Kevin Cresswell; daughter, Joy McSpadden; brothers, J.C. Cresswell and Gary Breeden; sisters, Reba Hall and Betty Rogers; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rick Cresswell will conduct the graveside service at 11 a.m. today, May 14, in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Kennard Douglas Jr.
Kennard Anthony Douglas Jr., affectionately called "Doug", peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, after a sudden illness.
He entered this life on May 4, 1961 in New Orleans, La. He was the eldest of three children born to Mr. Kennard A. Douglas Sr. and Mrs. Stella Hinds Douglas.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Leonie Douglas and Pansy and Samuel Hinds.
Kennard was educated in the public schools of Orleans Parish, New Orleans, La. He graduated from Marion Abramson Sr. High School where he was a star catcher on the school's baseball team. His love for automobiles and all things mechanical led to a lifelong career as a mechanical/electrical genius as well as a carpenter. He could repair anything! When he wasn't being the ever-ready fix-it man, he enjoyed motorcycling, golf, traveling and above all -- his family. Kennard married his high school sweetheart Paulette Dolliole and they raised their two daughters Rachel and Paulette in New Orleans, La. He was employed by American Marine, NOLA Regional Transit Authority and Lockheed-Martin.
Kennard was baptized in the Holy Catholic church and attended St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in New Orleans. Kennard was an avid reader of history books and do-it-yourself manuals. He spent many hours building and renovating their home with the help of his wife and daughters. Kennard was working on his parents' home in Chattanooga when God called him home.
Among those never to forget him are his loving wife and best friend, Mrs. Paulette Dolliole Douglas; adoring daughters, Rachel Michaele and Paulette Irene, New Orleans, La.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kennard A. (Stella) Douglas Sr., Chattanooga; sister, Mrs. Annette Douglas (John Sr.) Adams, Chattanooga; brother, Mr. Dwight Patrick (Sharell) Douglas Sr., Chattanooga; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Denise (Doug) Sewell, Lansing, Miss., Ms. Carol LeBlanc, New Orleans, La. Ms. Simonette Dolliole, Cleveland, Ohio, Ms. Cynthia Dolliole, New Orleans, La., Mrs. Thaderine (Victor, Sr.) MacFarlane, San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Elizabeth (Dennis, Sr.) Williams, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Michaele (Eddie III.) Birdsall, Sicklerville, N.J., and Ms. Doreen Rodney, Sicklerville, N.J.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 501 S. Moore Road.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Marie Fleming
Marie Jeanette Williams Fleming, 94, of Spartanburg, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in Chattanooga.
She was born Dec. 15, 1915, in Rutherfordton, N.C., the daughter of the late James Knox and Frances Candace McMillan Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cranford Harold Fleming; and her son, Dr. Harold E. Fleming Sr.
After graduating from Holly Springs High School, Marie attended Asheville Normal Teacher's College in Asheville, N.C. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg for over 70 years.
Marie Williams Fleming was the epitome of a beautiful Southern lady with all the charm that embodies. Her vivacious, creative spirit, quick wit, zeal for life, and love of people made indelible impacts on every life she touched. Her passions for cooking and gardening, especially irises, were prevalent throughout her home and yard. Helping and giving to others were her greatest joy. Her boundless love of God, her family, and her friends were the essence of her being.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Candace Marie Fleming Chazen (Robert Sr.) of Lookout Mountain; her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth B. Fleming, of Spartanburg, S.C.; nine grandchildren, Dr. H. E. Fleming, Jr. (Andrea), of Palo Alto, Calif., Dr. Nicholas F. Fleming (Lisa), of Spartanburg, S.C.; Dr. Elizabeth A. Fleming, of Spartanburg, S.C.; Melissa Jo Fleming, of New York, N.Y.; Dr. Russell C. Dreyer (Brandye), of Seymour, Tenn.; Kendall H. Dreyer, of Chattanooga; Theodore H. Dreyer (Christina) of Chattanooga, J. Daniel Dreyer (Melody) of Richmond, VA, and Robert G. Chazen Jr., of Lookout Mountain; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.
Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the Chapel with the Rev. Steven H. Rhodes officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Harold E. Fleming Chair of Philosophy, Converse College, 580 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302; or to the Second Presbyterian Church, 438 North Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com.
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, Spartanburg, S.C.
Local arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brianerd Road.
Ermon Goldston
Ermon Theatrice Goldston, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
She retired from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Zella Yarber; sisters, Zorina Yarber, LuGene Arnold, Virginia Pearl Bivins, Cora Lee Suggs; brothers, James Yarber, Henry "Buck" Yarber.
Left to cherish her memories are her sisters, Odena McWilliams, of Whitwell, Claudine Johnson, of Chattanooga, Alice Faye Swafford, of Whitwell; brother, Larry Yarber, of Chattanooga; many nieces and nephews, host of friends.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. CDT Saturday, May 15.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, May 16, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Miles Bivens and Pastor Larry Owens officiating.
Interment at McWilliams Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, 423-658-7777.
Robert Hall Sr.
Robert Lee Hall Sr., 94, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
He was a former employee of Benton Oil Co.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Estell Hall.
Survivors: sons, Robert Hall Jr., Willie Hall, both of Chattanooga, Gary (Tina) Hall, of Nashville and Noah Hall, of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Della Hall, of Meridian, Miss.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Windfield Hall of Chattanooga; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The body will lie in state on Saturday after noon at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at Enterprise Funeral Home, 3207 11th Street, Meridian, MS 39301, at a later date.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Haskel Holloway
Haskel T. Holloway left his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, May 12, 2010, at a local hospital. He was 89 years old.
Mr. Holloway was born in Milo, Tenn., on Feb. 17, 1921 to William and Millie Holloway and lived his childhood years in Pikeville, Tenn. After graduating from Bledsoe County High School, he joined the CC Camp and was stationed in Bristol, Tenn., where he met and married the love of his life -Elizabeth B. Hill. Haskel and Elizabeth have resided in Chattanooga, for 68 years where he worked for the U.S. Postal service, retiring after 30 years of service. After retirement, he drove for Roberts Express, a nation-wide delivery service, for 10 years.
He was a faithful member of North Chattanooga Church of God, where he served as church clerk for 38 years. In addition, he served as a Trustee of the Tennessee Church of God State Office.
Haskel saw action in the European Theatre during WWII, joining as a medic due to religious convictions about taking human lives. Pfc. Holloway received the Purple Heart and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for his service to his country.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth B. Hill Holloway, sons Gerald (Sue), of Manila, Philippines, Tommy (Glenda), of Chattanooga and daughter Judy Rives, of Chattanooga, five grandchildren, Elizabeth Farlett (Randall), Linnea Maye (Stephen), Angela Frost (Bob), Mark Holloway (Marcy) and Tina Smith; and 14 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Tara and Ethan Farlett, Madeleine and Garrett Maye, Tiffany, Hayden and Preston Frost, Jessica, Luke, Sarah, Matthew and Andrew Holloway and Marissa Smith and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Chattanooga Funeral Home today from 6-8 p.m.
The memorial service held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at North Chattanooga Church of God Ministry Center at 2929 Hamill Road.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post 95 and the Chattanooga National Guard.
Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Holloway's name to Word for the World Foundation, P.O. Box 16636, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements will be made by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN. 37343.
Richard Howard
Richard Howard, 61, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
James Kittle
James "Jim" Stacy Kittle, 54, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010. He had battled colon rectal cancer for the past five years.
Jim was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. He graduated from Chattanooga Valley High in 1974. He served six years in the United States Air Force and also several years in the Tennessee Army National Guard. He was a loving husband and father, a true family man. He enjoyed time in the mountains, riding motorcycles, camping, canoeing and hiking. He hiked over 1,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
Survivors include wife, Carolyn Kittle; sons, SFC James II and Melissa Kittle, Jeb Kittle; daughter, Kelsea Kittle; step-daughter, Samantha Goodwin; grandsons, Sean and James "J.J." Kittle III; father, Stacy Kittle; mother, Doris Kittle; sisters, Diane and Michael Talley, Cindy and Randy Clemons, Jessica Kittle. Many loved aunts, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be in Rock Pointe Worship Center, 104 Oak St., Rossville. from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15, with service at 3 p.m.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery Monday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Jere Martin
Jere Earl Martin died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. He was 80.
Jere was born and raised in Chattanooga.
Mr. Martin was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. A Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, he was a veteran of the Korean War. Jere was a graduate of Chattanooga High School (Class of 1947), the University of Chattanooga and a retired employee (34 years) of General Motors Acceptance Corporation.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosellen; a son, Andy Martin and wife, Kari, of Chattanooga; a daughter, Melissa "Missy" Morgan, of Nashville; two grandsons, Justin and Tyler Morgan; and two granddaughters, Morgan and Campbell Martin.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. John United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sherry Boles officiating and Rev. Dallas Beck assisting.
Visitation will be on Saturday, May 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John United Methodist Church (3921 Murray Hills Road, Chattanooga, TN 37416), The Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org), or the charity of choice.
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.
Florence McClure
Florence Margaret McClure, 86, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, at a local Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Glenda Rowe and Viola Varner.
Survivors include husband, Leroy McClure; sons, Jessie McClure, Freddie Jones and Mark Jones.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the South Crest Chapel.
Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.
Visit www.lane-southcrest chapel.com to send condolences.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Annette Mikes
Annette Mikes, 51, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Dot Murray
Dorothy Louise "Weezie" Murray passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the age of 85.
She was the youngest of three daughters of respected Chattanooga developer John Carlton Murray.
She was a faithful member of St. Jude Catholic Church, having attended daily Mass and Rosary. Her delightful sense of humor and generous spirit won her many loyal friends and admirers.
Dot served in the United States Navy during WWII. She retired after a career at Vance Iron & Steel and then Bradley Butane Propane Co.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Carlton Murray and Eleanor Lampen-Williams Murray and two sisters, Mary Eleanor Lahiere and Betty Jean Murray.
She is survived by her three nieces, Suzanne Lahiere Plyler of Memphis, Mary Lahiere White, of Whitwell, and Jeanie Lahiere Byerly, of Knoxville.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Valley View Assisted Living in Whitwell, Life Care Center of Red Bank and Hospice of Chattanooga for their devoted care and service.
Visitation is scheduled 4-8 p.m. EDT today with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.
The funeral Mass will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Memorial gifts may be made to the St. Jude Catholic Church building fund or the American Heart Association.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Arrangements are through Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel.
Margaret Pierce
Margaret Ann Pierce, 91, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord and late beloved husband, George A. Pierce on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was the root of her family. She was a very strong, compassionate, loving and giving person. She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. Margaret retired from DuPont Corporation with over 35 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Buddy Higgins and George A. Pierce; a sister, Charlotte Garner; and a very special friend, Jack Walker Sr.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Marianne Eaves Smith. She was the grandmother and mother to Richard Michael Eaves, Nancy (Phil) Eaves Pierce and Lisa Ann Eaves; eight great-grandchildren, Michele Griswold, Atira and Chase Eaves, Phillip, Rebecca and Jimmy Pierce, Emily (Billy) Foster and Sheena Heck; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, June Jordan, Joyce (Ken) Varner, Dorothy Hodgkins and Donald (Martha) Long; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the North Chapel.
Services for Margaret will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. today at the North Chapel with Rev. Fred Bennett officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Phillip and Jimmy Pierce, Geoffrey Coleman, Billy Foster, Chase Eaves and Steve Kelley serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421, or Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Willie Rogers
Willie Irene Rogers, 86, Birchwood, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
Survivors include children, Grace Clingan, Jackie Reeves and husband, Richard and Donald Rogers and wife, Juanita; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucy Rogers and Margie Wilhoite; brother, Clyde Millard.
Funeral services are 3 p.m. today at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Debra Shirley
Debra Yvonne Shirley, 54 of Chattanooga, departed this life Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at her home.
Her father, Melvin Tommy Simpson, and grandson, Jacob Wilson, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Terry Lynn Flake, Kallie Carringer, both of Chattanooga, Karrie Carringer, PFC Jessie Lingerfelt; mother, Lois Charline Simpson, all of Rossville; siblings, Marty Simpson, of Rossville, Cynthia Young, of Hixson, Alice Buchanon, of Rossville, Sheila Shoulders, of Seattle, Wash., Tommy Edgemon, of Chickamauga; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 1 p.m. today, May 14, 2010 in the chapel with the Rev. John Smith officiating.
Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Dion Smith
Dion Lee Smith, 44, of Chattanooga passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
He was born in Chattanooga and had lived several years in Cleveland, Tenn., before moving back to Chattanooga. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #175. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dion Lee Smith Jr.
Survivors are his wife, Melissa Smith; daughter, Alicia Smith; two sons, Justin Lee and Jacob Nicholas Smith; stepson, Michael Sewell Jr.; granddaughter, Kaylie Durham, all of Cleveland, Tenn.; mother, Delores Roy of Chattanooga; father, Wayne Smith, of Chattanooga; three sisters, Reba Smith, of Harrison, Laura Smith, of Chattanooga and Donna Brown, of Cleveland; two uncles, Larry Songer and Gary Songer, of Soddy-Daisy; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the Kidney Foundation.
Share your thoughts and memories on line at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
James Smith
James S. Smith, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at his residence.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from U.S. Pipe & Foundry and was owner of Mercury Cab as well as an airport shuttle driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Alberdia Smith; sisters, Rosetta Smith and Bessie Smith Eatman; brothers, Roosevelt Smith and Olice Smith.
Survivors: son, James B. Smith; daughter, Jacqueline Smith Gunn; granddaughter, Chelsea Gunn; daughter, Sonya Wyche; sons, Darius and Loranzo Clark, all of Chattanooga; brothers, George (Barbara) Smith, Norman Smith and Robert (Geneva) Smith; sisters, Alberta Smith, Katie May Halfacre, Mary Smith, Viola Mayo and Sarah (Robert) Gilchrist; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The body will lie in state today from 6-8 p.m. and again Saturday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home.
Willie Smith
Willie Smith, 57, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at a local hospital.
Arrangments are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
George Walker
George Walker, 83, of Chattanooga, passed on Saturday, May 8, 2010.
He was a member of the Historic St. Paul AME Church and the Community Brothers Club.
Survivors include: sons, Robert (Patsey) Walker, Tommy (Helene) Walker, Richard (Kimberly) Walker; daughter, Cynthia Walker; brother, Buster (Paulene) Walker; sister, Tee Burton; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; special cousin, Jimmie Garrett; special friend, J.W. Kizer Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Public may view after noon today, May 14, 2010. Family will receive friends from 7-8 at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Historic St. Paul AME Church with Rev. David Harrison Strong officiating.
Interment will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Tommy White
Tommy Curtis White, 50, of Birchwood, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
He was a veteran of the Army.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Hale White; son, Johnny Ray White; mother, Ola Denton White; two sisters, Rebecca Norwood and Donna Hansford; three brothers, Edward White, Charles White and Robert White and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be in Mount Zion New Covenant Church of God today 5-8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Rev. Ronnie Davis will conduct the service Saturday at 2 p.m. in the church.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
Daniel Wolfe
Daniel Power Wolfe, 54, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Regina Wolfe; and his first wife, Susan Bowman Wolfe.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Shelton Wolfe; daughter Candace, Wolfe, of Gretna, Va.; stepchildren, Jeff Shelton, of Dayton, Carrie Revis, of Hixson, Matt Shelton, of Soddy-Daisy; brother, John Wolfe Jr.; sisters, Regina Jabaley, Mary Agnes Noonan, Ann Powell, of Hixson, Elaine Wolfe, of Whitwell, Elizabeth Wolfe, of Nashville; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today, May 14, at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Charles Burton officiating.
Internment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital Foundation, 4345 Papa Joe Hendricks Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
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Charles Byrdwell
JASPER -- Charles Edward Byrdwell, 91, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at his Jasper home.
The son of the late Ed and Ada Mason Birdwell, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Allen Byrdwell.
Mr. Byrdwell was a World War II Army veteran and a former CARTA bus driver with 40 years experience.
Survivors include his nephew, Don (Brenda) Birdwell, of Jasper; niece, Judy Harris, of Jasper; niece, Jenny Ruth Blansett, of Orme, Tenn.; Ina Eslinger, of McDonald, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11 a.m. EDT.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
There will be no visitation.
Joshua Freeman
CLEVELAND -- Joshua "Joshi" Lee Freeman, age 3, was ushered into heaven by a host of angels Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at T.C. Thompsons Children's Hospital in Chattanooga from over a year long battle with Hepatoblastoma cancer.
He was the son of Timothy and Nadene Freeman. Our Joshi was a true, valiant warrior and fighter during his battle with cancer. So many lives were touched by Joshua during his short stay here on earth. Joshua is now resting pain free in Jesus' loving arms.
He was preceded in death by an uncle, Jeff Freeman; and a cousin, Jared Bean.
Survivors include his father and mother, Timothy and Nadene Freeman, of Cleveland; grandparents, Otis and Mary Bean, of Chattanooga, and Jack and Donna Freeman, of Cleveland; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Englewood with the Rev. Chad Denton and Mark Hensley officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Delano Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. today, May 14, at Bordwine Funeral Home in Etowah, and again from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church prior to the service.
The family suggest memorials be made to the TC Thompson Foundation, 910 Blackford St., Chattanooga, TN 37403, or to Ronald McDonald Charities, 200 Central Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
If you are unable to attend, you may sign the guest register at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.
Sharon Goode
CLEVELAND -- Sharon Kay Goode, longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, of complications following surgery.
She was an Honors Graduate of the Cleveland State Nursing Program. Recently retired from a distinguished and successful career as a Registered Nurse, most recently for the Bradley County Health Department, she was called home by the Lord before we were prepared to let her go.
Her life was filled with love and commitment to the family and friends around her. She was a woman of intense belief and opinion, passionate feelings and certainty in her approach to life. She was a steadfast friend and fiercely independent throughout her life. A lifelong Baptist, she worked to ensure that her beliefs formed the basis of her life and guided her actions. She was generous to a fault and never stopped giving of herself to comfort and support those around her.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Willie Mae Brown.
She is survived by her son, David Wagner and wife, Annissa, of Chattanooga; three grandsons, Nathan Naylor, Jacob Wagner and Spencer Wagner, all of Chattanooga; sisters, Carol Richardson and husband, Allen, of Lynnhaven, Fla., Pamela Hill Moss and husband, Bill, of Cleveland, and Lisa Davis and husband, David, of Lake City, Fla.; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Caywood officiating.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Goode family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.
Her family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. prior to the service.
Tina Gray
CLEVELAND -- Tina Denise Gray died Friday, May 7, 2010.
The body may be veiwed today from 9 a.m until 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Patton Funeral Home.
Visitation at East Cleveland Seventh-day Adventist Church on East St. 2-3 p.m. Saturday with funeral to follow.
Interment in Fort Hill Cemetery.
Charles Harmon
CLEVELAND -- Charles K. Harmon, 81, died Wednesday May 12, 2010.
Survivors: sisters-in-law, Frieda Cunnyngham, Robbie (Bill) Quinn and Betty Huff; nephews, Bill Wooten, Jimmy Dills, Gary and Junior Dye.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. today, May 14, in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens.
Fike Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Aylene Layne
GRUETLI-LAAGER -- Aylene Layne, 75, died Thursday May 13, 2010.
She was born on July 20, 1934 to W.J. and Maggie Pascoe who preceded her in death along with her husband Richard Layne Sr.; sisters, Laura Reed and Ermie Harris; brothers, Johnny, Jim, Jack and Herbert Pascoe.
She is survived by her sons, Ricky and Randy Layne; daughter, Dot Pascoe; sister, Mary Lee Pascoe; grandchildren, Tyler Austin Layne, Nikea (Josh) Shrum and Keshia Layne; great-grandchildren, Grayson and Khloe.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. CDT Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Brother R.B. Slatton officiating with burial to follow in Swiss Colony Cemetery.
Online condolences at laynefuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 3-9 p.m. CDT today and after 9 a.m. CDT Saturday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer.
Millard McDowell
SPRING CITY -- Millard Dean McDowell, 79, of Clarksville, Tenn., formerly of Spring City, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Gateway Hospital in Clarksville, Tenn.
Born in Spring City, he was the son of the late Joseph Johnson and Grace McCulley McDowell. Millard was a graduate of Rhea Central High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Millard was stationed in Germany and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. After 22 years of service in the U.S. Army, he retired in 1973. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church.
Millard was preceded in death by his sister, Dot McDowell; brother, Billy McDowell; and grandson, John Robert Davis Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Leta Fugate McDowell, of Clarksville; son, Mike (Jill) McDowell, of Spring City; daughters, Diane (Ed) Byron, of Spring City, Karen (John) Davis, of Adams, Tenn., Pam (Jeff) Robertson, of Woodlawn, Tenn., and Jan Smelser, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister, Jo Freeman, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with the Rev. Shane Johnston officiating.
Interment with full military honors will follow in Pierce Cemetery in Evensville.
The family will receive friends today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Vaughn Funeral Home.
Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Montgomery
DAYTON -- Carolyn Ann Montgomery, 59, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Rhea Medical Center.
Funeral will be 4 p.m. today in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Johnson officiating.
Burial in Smyrna Cemetery.
James Morris
SOUTH PITTSBURG -- James C. Morris, 54, died Monday, May 10, 2010, in a local hospital.
The son of the late John Edward and Mary Williams Morris, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School and Sedine Bible College and had worked for Lodge Manufacturing, Rivermont Nursing Home and North Jackson Nursing Home. He was also a talented artist.
James was preceded in death by two aunts, Maggie Williams and Omie Hill; and brother, Johnny Lasater.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Campbell Morris, of South Pittsburg; brothers, the Rev. John Morris, of South Pittsburg and Joseph Morris, of Ohio; nephew, Chris (Shanara) Morris, of Chattanooga; cousin, Louise Thomas, of Cleveland, Ohio; brother-in-law, Willie Campbell, of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Peggy Jackson, of Huntsville, Ala.; several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2 p.m. CDT with the Rev. William Lankford officiating.
Interment will be in Gaines Chapel Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.
James Norwood
WINCHESTER -- James "Dee" Norwood, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at his home.
A memorial service will be held Saturday May 15, at 2 p.m. CDT at Watson-North Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from noon time of service.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com.
Tonette Padgett
DAYTON -- Tonette Faith Laher Padgett, 31, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, sustained in an auto accident.
A lifelong resident of Rhea County, she was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Claude Walker; paternal grandparents, Don and Helen Laher, Betty Laher.
Survivors: husband, Andrew Padgett, Apison, Tenn.; two daughters, Kerstin McKenzie Smith, Precious Jadyn Fine, both of Dayton; son, Andrew Camden Padgett, Chattanooga; parents, Keith and Teresa Walker Laher, Dayton; brother, Tristin Laher, Dayton; maternal grandmother, Maude Walker, Dayton; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral will be noon today at Solomon's Porch with Pastor Mack Louallen.
Services by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc., Dayton.
Patricia Petry
WINCHESTER -- Patricia Ann Flory Petry, 77, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at STMC.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. CDT Saturday, May 15, from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Watson-North Memorial Park.
Visitation will be today from 5-9 p.m. CDT.
Charlie Saylor
PIKEVILLE -- Charlie Saylor, 67 of the Luminary Community passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
Funeral services will be at the Teetersville Church of God in Teetersville, Ky., on Saturday May 15, at 2 p.m.
Burial will be in Wright-Johnson Family Cemetery.
Pikeville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Betty Strickland
CLEVELAND -- Betty Jo Strickland, 63, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Survivors include children, Marvin Green, Bobby Joe Green, Lesley Gatlin and Teresa Tackett; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, David, Larry, Stanley Lemacks.
Memorial services are 6 p.m. today with visitation one hour prior at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
Patricia Timberlake
KNOXVILLE -- Patricia V. "Pat" Timberlake died on Monday, May 10, 2010.
Earlier in her life, she had resided in Chattanooga, Cleveland and Riceville. Her husband, Richard H. Timberlake is a United Methodist minister who served at St. John and Trinity-Woodmore churches in Chattanooga. In the 1960s, she taught in the first integrated Head Start program in East Chattanooga. She later taught kindergarten classes at Ridgedale Elementary School.
She is survived by her husband and two children, Tim and Janet.
A Celebration of Pat's life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Concord United Methodist Church in Knoxville.
Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary, Mann Heritage Chapel.
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Priscilla Bonds
CALHOUN -- Priscilla Leigh Bowden Bonds, 53, formerly of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
Service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Bishop Stephen Thomas officiating.
Interment in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.willisfuneral home.com.
Chester Jordan
ROME -- Chester Lee Jordan, 67, died Monday, May 10, 2010.
Survivors: wife, Gladys Ann Miller Jordan; four daughters; four stepdaughters; two stepsons; two sisters; a brother; grandchildren.
Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday from New Bethel Christian Fellowship, 4009 Round Pond Road, LaFayette.
Condolences to the family at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Glenn Mull
COHUTTA -- Glenn C. Mull, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Heritage Healthcare Center of Fort Oglethorpe.
He was the son of the late Andrew Braxton and Falby Ownbey Mull and was preceded in death by his five sisters, four brothers, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Glenn was a loving husband, father and brother who loved to help others. He served as a volunteer fire fighter for Whitfield County and Cohutta for more than 35 years and was an avid golfer and loved to teach others how to play. He was an umpire for Little League Baseball for the Cohutta community for many years and also coached girls softball in the Dawnville community. He was also a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mildred Edgeman Mull, of Cohutta; children, Betty and Johnny Lawson, of Cohutta, David and Kathy Mull, of Dalton; grandchildren, Elicia and Paul Walker, Lindsey Mull and Brady Mull, all of Dalton, Brandon Reagan, of Chatsworth; great-grandson, Nick Walker; brother and sister-in-law, Boyd and Pam Mull, of Chattanooga; nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
The family would like to say a special thanks to his many friends, nurses and staff at Heritage Healthcare Center, Cedar Creek Trucking, golfing buddies and Fire Department friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Harmon officiating.
Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Cohutta.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home today from 5 to 9 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to one's favortite charity.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge or arrangements.
Will Munsey
ROSSVILLE -- Willford Leon Munsey, 81, died Thursday May 13, 2010, at Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. David Sampson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Heritage Funeral Home, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jimmie Ott
ROSSVILLE -- Jimmie Jane Ott, 79, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mrs. Ott was a lifelong resident of North Georgia, had worked for Sweetwater Rugs for over 15 years, and attended the Fourth Avenue Church of God. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvel Ott; special friend, Jim Curtis; three brothers, Oscar, Ted and Charlie Broome; and two sisters, Ethel Noblitt and Bea McDaniels.
Survivors include her four children, Eva (Sam) Harvey, of Lenoir City, Tenn., Janie Lunsford, of Rossville, Charles Anthony (Lou) Ware, of Dayton, Tenn., and Danny Ezekiel Ware, of Rossville; sister, Dorothy Summey, of Chattanooga; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Henry Hampton officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends today from 3-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Fred Samples
LaFAYETTE -- Fred L. Samples, 67, died Thursday, May 13, 2010.
Preceded in death by his parents, Linard and Jailey Samples; brother, Coleman Samples.
Survived by wife, Linda Samples; daughter, Melinda, and husband, Stacy Posey, of Indiana; sons, Wayne and wife, Kay Samples, and John and wife, Amanda Samples, all of LaFayette; brothers, Chadwick Samples, and Lloyd Samples, both of Alabama; grandchildren, Call, Lane and Levi Posey, Brooke, Lauren, Jaylee and Callie Samples; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Saturday at 3 p.m. Service conducted by the Rev. Tom Long and the Rev. Tony Samples.
Interment in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6-9 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.
Stella Spears
TRION -- Stella Christeen Spears, 76, died Thursday, May 12, 2010.
Preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Alice Odum, and brother, Jimmy Odum.
Survived by daughter, Sherry and husband, Mike Ingram, of Trion, Melinda and husband, John "Ace" Bailey, of LaFayette; son, Ray and wife, Judy Spears, LaFayette, and Edwin Spears, of Trion; sister, Shirley Harris, LaFayette; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel today at 6 p.m. Service conducted by Minister Jack Bayrs.
Pallbearers are Barry Harris, Malcolm Harris, Rocky Hamilton, Jerry Hamilton, Neal Harris and Scott Hamilton.
Interment in LaFayette Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
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Barrion Purdy
STEVENSON -- Barrion Glen "B.G." Purdy, 84, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga.
Visitation will be today, 5-9 p.m. CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson.
Funeral will be Saturday, May 15, at 2 p.m. CDT at First Baptist Church in Bridgeport, Ala.
Bill Willingham
RAINSVILLE -- Bill Willingham, 76, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held today, May 14, 2010 at 2 p.m. CDT from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Kirk Memorial Gardens. www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation today, May 14, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CDT.