Obituaries

Obituaries for June 13, 2013

• Anthony Ash

  SUMMERVILLE Anthony Ash, 54, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Survivors: wife, Gwendolyn Ash; children, Stephen Abbott, Rosanna Padgett, Priscilla Ash, father, Deward Ash; seven grandchildren; brother, Scott Ash; sisters, Rhonda …

• James Beasley

  ENGLEWOOD James Donald Beasley, 70, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at a Knoxville hospital. Funeral services will be held at 7p.m Friday in the funeral home chapel with visitation 5-7p.m. …

• Olivia Benford

  Olivia Benford, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, in a local hospital.Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

• Felicia Bey

  INMEMORYFelicia R. Martin BeyJune 13, 1962 - June 6, 1998Felicia, I miss you so very much. All your family miss you. Felicia you brought a joy to all our lives. …

• Pattie Bishop

  Pattie Miller Bishop, 77, of Collegedale, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at Memorial Hospital.Pattie was born Nov. 7, 1935, in Kansas City, Mo. She was a member of the …

• Velma Brooks

  Velma Lee Brooks, 75, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday,June 12, 2013, at her residence.Arrangements will be announced by Advantage Funeral Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave., 423- 265-4414.

• Phil Byas

  IIIRINGGOLD Joe "Phil" Phillip Byas III, 34, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013.He was a lifelong resident of the Fort Oglethorpe area. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, …

• Luis Cervantes

  DALTON Luis Cervantes, 18, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Erlanger from injuries received in a motorcyle accident.He was a 2013 graduate of Dalton High School and was employed …

• Lois Cunningham

  Lois Ann McDonald Cunningham, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013.Arrangements will be announced by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old …

• Bettye Davis

  Bettye Jane "Betty Tom" Davis entered Heaven on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, surrounded by family.Bettye was born to Laura Kirk and C. J. "Buzz" Hamilton in Cohutta, Ga., on July …

• Glenn Ezell

  Glenn Ray Ezell, 85, of Hixson, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2013.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an active member …

• Carl Gouger

  Carl Edward "Jack" Gouger, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was 83 years old.Carl was born and has been a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. …

• Joseph Henderson

  Joseph Edward Henderson, 64, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, in a local hospital.He was a Vietnam Veteran.Survivors include his mother, Celestine Church; daughter, April Carter, Texas; one grandson, Texas; …

• Herman Holloway

  WHITWELL Herman Holloway, 67, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013.He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Holloway; brother, Ray Holloway; son, Herman Dewayne Holloway; daughter, Tosha Holloway Hobbs; …

• Thomas Hughes

  Thomas D. Hughes, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2013.He was of the Baptist faith and was an avid hunter and fisherman.He was a …

• James Huisman

  LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN James Henry Huisman, 77, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013.He was a former deacon at Fourth Reformed Church in Holland, Mich., worked in the insurance business many years, …

• NANCY LEWIS

  INMEMORYIn memory of my sister, also brothers Buster, Don, Frank, mother and father, niece Beth, nephew Jamie. You are all missed and loved and I know you are all home …

• Effice McCormick

  Effie McCormickCHICKAMAUGA Effie "Granny" McCormick, 92, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013.Funeral from the Way of The Cross Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Friday conducted by Rev. Oscar Stapp.Interment: Coulter Cemetery.Visitation …

• Billie McDonough

  DUNLAP Billie June McDonough, 79, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013, at NHC Healthcare.Billie was retired from TVA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Creed and Mary McDonough; …

• Albert Mitchell

  DAYTON Albert Clayton Mitchell, 84, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Rhea Medical Center, Dayton.A lifelong resident of Rhea County, he was the first person to retire from Polyloom Corp., …

• Nevella Powell

  CHICKAMAUGA Nevella Rains Powell, 95, departed this life Tuesday, June 11, 2013.She was born in DeKalb County, Ala., to the late Hammond and Allie Rains. Nevella loved gardening and attended …

• Mary Shearer

  RINGGOLD Mary Moore Shearer departed this life Tuesday, June 11, 2013.She was born in St. Elmo, Tenn., to the late Bob and Sally Moore.She was also preceded in death by …

• Thelma Simmons

  PIKEVILLE Thelma Simmons, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at an area nursing home.She was a founding member of the Mt. Crest Church of God of Prophecy. She worked …

• Margaret Startigos

  Margaret StratigosRINGGOLD Margaret Louise Stratigos, 85, passed away Monday June 10, 2013, at a local hospital.A resident of the Ringgold area for over 30 years, she was a longtime member …

• Michael Tarter

  Michael David Tarter, 55, of Hixson, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.Arrangements will be announced at a later …

• Jack Thompson

  BRIDGEPORT Jack Thompson, 64, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013.Survivors include wife Joyce Marie Miles Thompson; children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings: nieces, nephews and other relatives.Jack requested to be cremated. A memorial …

• Thomas Thrasher

  Thomas Albert Thrasher, 89, of East Ridge, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in a local hospital.He was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church. Tom retired from Western Union …

• Lynda Tucker

  Lynda Margaret Young Tucker, of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in a local hospital.A celebration of her life will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in …

• Bettyann Viney

  DAYTON Bettyann Viney, 71, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at her residence.Betty was a longtime resident of Rhea County and she enjoyed her family and her antiques.She was preceded in …

• Adelaidie Wallace

  Adelaidie Luticia Ansley Brantley Wallace, 93, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at a local healthcare facility.She was a former substitute teacher with Chattanooga Public Schools and assistant director …

• Michael Watson

  Michael H. Watson, 52 of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry …

• Charles Whitaker

  BELLBROOK, Ohio Charles E. "Ed" Whitaker, 86, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013.He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brothers, Jim and Dick.Ed was survived by his …

• Joan cope

  Joan CopeDECATUR Joan Mary Schuessler Cope, 67, wife of Nelson Cope, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013.Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery.Visitation from …