HAMILTON COUNTY

David Jo Baggett

David Josephine Baggett, 63, of Soddy-Daisy, ended her walk through life at home with her family by her side on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

David Jo had been a longtime resident of Jefferson County, Ala., before relocating to Tennessee.

David Jo was a former member of CWA Local 3902 and a longtime member of Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW, Kelly Ingram Post 668 and the DAV Auxiliary in Birmingham, Ala. During her last years, “Granny Jo” (as she was fondly known) dedicated most of her time to volunteering at Gann Middle Valley Elementary School and substitute teaching at numerous Chattanooga area schools. She loved helping the minds of children grow.

She is survived by her husband, Fred A. Baggett; and children, Juanita (Barry) Braddock, of Fultondale, Ala., and Howard L. (Tracey) McConnell Jr., of Hixson; stepchildren, Holly G. (Fred) Didden, John Messina and William Jones; grandchildren, Destini and Faith McConnell, Coleman Braddock, Jennifer Messina, Alexandra Urban, and Sergi Jones; great-grandchildren, Jake Messina; sister, Olyve Marie Furgason; and a host of close family and friends.

Services will be held at noon CDT on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel, with visitation Monday night from 5:30-8 p.m. CDT.

In lieu of flowers, “Granny Jo” has asked that contributions be made to Gann Middle Valley Elementary School Library Fund at 1609 Thrasher Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.

Her last wish was to be able to provide quality educational reading material to grow and expand the minds of the children of the future she would never meet.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Memorial Hospital Hospice wing, and the staff of Hospice of Chattanooga for all the caring support they have provided over the last few months.

Ridout’s, of Gardendale, Ala., directing.

Bill Bates

Billy J. “Bill” Bates, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was a selfless, gentle and devoted family man who attended Grace Church of the Nazarene and served in several capacities of ministry. He was currently teaching a Sunday school class. His hobbies included fishing and coaching his daughter and son in softball and baseball, respectively. He retired from Combustion Engineering, TVA and Alstom Power. He served with the Alabama National Guard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Della Bates.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Bates, of Chattanooga; daughter, Robin (Gary) Priest, of Signal Mountain; son, Benjamin Bates, of Knoxville (fiancée, Maggie Rockwell); brother, J.W. (Deane) Bates, of LaFayette, Ga.; sister, Merlene (Marvin) Harris, of Henagar, Ala.; grandchildren, Thomas and Meg Priest; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 25, 2009, at Grace Church of the Nazarene with Pastors Matt Hastings, Cecil Wells Jr. and Minister Greg Nance officiating.

Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Visitation will be at North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home from noon until 1:30 p.m. today.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society, Chattanooga North Camp, P.O. Box 15011, Chattanooga, TN 37415-0011; or Grace Church of the Nazarene “Dream Big Building Project,” 6310 Dayton Boulevard, Hixson, TN 37343.

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Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Philip Boyd

Philip Lewis Boyd, 62, son of the late Mae Boyd and Clyde L Boyd, died on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in the Coronary Care Unit at Kennestone Hospital in Kennesaw, Ga., after a prolonged illness.

Philip was born and raised in Hixson and graduated from Notre Dame High School and Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

He was employed by the Roper Corp. in Chattanooga, LifeCare in Cleveland, Tenn., Ceridian Benefits in St. Petersburg, Fla., and most recently by Aaron Rents in the corporate offices in Kennesaw. He was a senior programmer/business analyst with a specialty in programming Clipper.

Philip is survived by his wife of 35 years, Vicki Smith-Boyd; son, Michael Boyd; daughter-in-law, Alison Cox Boyd; his granddaughters, Bailey Davis Boyd and Shelby Hamilton; and sisters, Linda Sticher and Brenda Thompson.

A memorial dinner is being held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 25 2009, at Harrison Ruritan Club, 5637 Highway 58, in Harrison. All friends and family are encouraged to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Kidney Foundation in Philip’s name.

Dale Carver

Dale Louis Carver, 61, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at his residence.

He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and was retired from Olan Mills with over 20 years of service. He recently was employed by Brown Printing Co. of Dalton, Ga.

He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Haynes Carver.

Surviving relatives are wife, Wanda Faye Millard Carver; mother, Chris Inez Carver, of Chattanooga; sons, Mark David Sims, of Chattanooga, and Thomas Brian Sims, of Lawrence, Mass.; half brother, Jeffery Carver; sister, Cathy Carver; sisters-in-law, Arquilla Holder, of Nashville, and Deborah Higdon, of Sale Creek; special friend, Liz Hester, of Chattanooga; and caregiver, Vanessa Harris.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Thomas Cureton

Thomas Ralph Cureton, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away at his home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

Mr. Cureton was recently retired from Chattanooga Bakery. He was an avid member of the Chattanooga Radio Control Club, where he flew radio-controlled aircraft.

He served as a private in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He supported charities such as Habitat for Humanity, the ASPCA and the Chattanooga Community Kitchen,

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Wilbanks; stepfather, Howard Wilbanks; father, William Cureton.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Cureton, of Chattanooga; son, Thomas (Sarah) L. Cureton, of Bristow, Va.; daughters, Jennifer (Gerald) Turner, of Marietta, Ga., Dominique Justice, of Ringgold, Ga.; stepmother, Erika Cureton, of Jasper, Tenn.; brothers, James D. (Faye) Cureton, of Chattanooga, and Brian Douglas, of Newton, Ala.; four grandchildren; beloved pets, Janie and Jax, and many friends, co-workers and neighbors.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, graveside in Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Genevieve DeHoog officiating.

Interment will follow with military honors.

Pallbearers will be Thomas L. Cureton, Gerald Turner, Matt Combs, Billy Kile, Joe Meadows and Scott Goodwin.

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Chattanooga Radio Control Club.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the above charities, Chattanooga Heart Association, or Chattanooga Radio Control Club.

Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements 622-3171.

Blanche Fox

Blanche Henderson Fox, 96, former longtime resident of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Arbor Terrace, an assisted living facility in Asheville, N.C.

After attending Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, Tenn., Mrs. Fox began her career in Knoxville. In 1934, she moved to Chattanooga to work for the First National Bank Receivership. She met her future husband, Richard Fox, in 1934, and they were married in 1938. While raising a family, she was an active member of a garden club, a book club and did volunteer work.

She served as an officer on the board of directors of the Florence Crittenton Home and later worked for several years as a member of the staff. After retiring, Mrs. Fox did volunteer work at the Hunter Art Gallery.

In 1979, she joined the Nancy Ward Chapter of the DAR, where in 1980, she was elected treasurer. Mrs. Fox was a member of St. Mary’s Chapter at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. An avid reader and gardener, she also enjoyed visits with her children and traveling in North America and Europe. She lived with a sense of style and grace.

Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by her husband, G. Richard Fox, in 1974. She was the daughter of Otha Ray Henderson and Lida Denton Henderson of Cohutta, Ga.; and had two brothers, Coy Henderson, of Cohutta, and Denton Henderson, of Chattanooga.

Mrs. Fox is survived by her son, George R. Fox and wife, Juanita, of Fletcher, N.C.; and her daughter, Charlotte F. Fox, and friend, Jean Roberts, of Atlanta and Arden, N.C.; a grandson, Ansley R. Fox, and wife, Krista; and two great-granddaughters, Megan and Hannah Fox, of Fletcher, N.C.; stepgranddaughter, Jerrie Winkler and husband, Mark, of Waxhaw, N.C.; two step-great-grandchildren, Brandee and Joseph Winkler.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St., Chattanooga, TN 37402.

Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home of Chattanooga.

Earline Goza

Earline Goza, 80, of Hixson, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Huntsville, Ala.

She was an employee of DuPont Chemical Co. for over 35 years and was a member of Tiftonia Holiness Church for 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Jim and Sophia Goza; sister, Edna Brown; brothers, Hugh, Era and Arlyn Goza.

Survivors include her sister, Ella Mae Hatfield, of Huntsville; 15 nieces and nephews; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services are 1 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, with the Rev. Billy Parker and the Rev. Troy Lawson officiating.

Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Susan Hammond

Susan Gentry Hammond, 59, of East Ridge, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at her home.

She had a BSN, RN degree and had worked at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Hospital.

Survivors include three children, Betsy (Brian) Johnson, Michael (Chasity) Burchfield and Wendy (Chris) Spear; five grandchildren, Sydney and Ethan Johnson, Zachary and Kobe Burchfield and Hannah Spear; father, William Walter Gentry II; siblings, Howard Ihrig, Meg Gentry, Kim Conner, Chris Gentry and Scott Gentry; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Ronnie Mitchell officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to East Ridge Baptist Church, 4201 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.

Joyce Helming

Sandra Joyce Stewart Helming, 51, of East Ridge, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

A Florida native, she had lived here for seven years and was an employee of First Volunteer Bank.

Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Odell Ray Stewart.

Surviving are her mother, Dina Stewart, of Ashland, Ky.; brother, Odell Ray Stewart Jr., of Birchwood; sisters, Denise Smith, of Wasilla, Alaska, and Lisa Verold, of Chattanooga.

A private family memorial service will be held.

Joyce has been cremated and her cremains will be scattered in Alaska.

Memorial donations may be made to CADAS, 207 Spears Ave., Chattanooga TN 37405.

Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, 622-3171.

Beulah Irwin

Beulah Hazel Irwin, widow of the Rev. George Miller Irwin, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Chatsworth, Ga.

A native of Parkridge, Ill., she was a daughter of the late William and Myrtle Ramey Love.

She had been a longtime resident of St. Elmo and was a member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Steve Irwin, of Dalton, Ga.; daughter, Judy Williams, of Medford, N.J.; brother, the Rev. Bruce Love, of Wheaton, Ill.; sister, Jean York, of New Hampshire; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Love officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WMBW Radio in Chattanooga.

There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home.

Brandy Johnson

Brandy Johnson, 22, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Arrangements will be announced later by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Larry Lollis

Larry Lollis, 61, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at a local hospital.

Arrangements are pending.

Family has received personal and professional services from Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.

William Love Sr.

William R. Love Sr., 90, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a later edition by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Helen Martin

Helen Stovall Martin, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

Helen was born in Memphis and had lived in Chattanooga for 66 years. She was an active member of Brainerd United Methodist Church, the Friendship Sunday School Class, the United Methodist Women and other actives at the church. Helen was an avid golfer, loved to travel and volunteered at Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Hill Martin; and a son, Ralph Stovall Martin.

Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bill Navel; daughter-in-law and her husband, Karen and David Flitcroft; grandchildren, Candace (Daniel) Shore, Leslie (Mark) Wiens, Meredith (Jay) A’Hern, Jay (Betsy) Navel, Lori (John) Mathews and Dr. David (Dr. Jamie) Navel; great grandchildren, Sarah and Davis Shore, Katrina and Kirsten Wiens, Michael and Emily Navel and Cami Mathews.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the East Chapel.

Services for Helen will follow at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the East Chapel with Rev. Genevieve DeHoog officiating.

Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at National Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the caregivers, Patsy Roach, Michelle Jones, Gail Howard and Teresa Blair, for the love and care they gave to Helen.

Memorials may be made in Helen’s name to Brainerd United Methodist Church at 4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.

Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road.

Rhonda Miller

Rhonda Lillard Miller, 48, formerly of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Springfield, Ga.

She attended Central High School of Chattanooga.

She was co-owner of Randy and Rhonda’s Automotive Center in Rincon, Ga., and was a member of Rincon Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Mitchell; and sister, Linda Lillard.

Survivors include her husband, Randal Miller; son, Jeremy Allmond (Haley); daughters, Meranda Allmond and Linda Oglesby (Nathan); six grandchildren; father and stepmother, William and Helen Lillard, of Ooltewah; sisters, Sheila Helms and Bobbie Lillard, of Summerville, Ga., and Shannon (Charlie) Pope, of Menlo, Ga.

Jim Monroe

James Newton Monroe III, 65, of Ooltewah, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Mr. Monroe was a lifelong resident of Ooltewah and was retired from the Hamilton County School System, where he served as assistant superintendent, and was a member of the Hamilton County Board of Education.

Jim was a member of Savannah Bay Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart. He was the former president of the McDonald Cemetery Association. Jim’s vision, along with the developers Greg Vital and Franklin Farrow, made available the Greenbriar Cove Development, the former Monroe Farm.

Survivors include his wife, Denise Monroe; two daughters, Lorri (Greg) Garrett, Ooltewah, Amanda Monroe, Nashville; sister, Patricia (Bill) Riley, Ooltewah; three grandchildren, Zackary Garrett, Ooltewah, Baby Jai and Elijah Monroe, both of Nashville.

A private celebration of Jim’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Campus of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, 6623 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Paul Myers

Paul B. Myers, 87, of Hixson, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, of congestive heart failure.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Griggs Myers; parents, Harold Chapin and Laura Wright Myers; and three of his older brothers, Willie, John and Loyd Myers.

Paul was born in Cookeville, Tenn., on July 7, 1922. In 1928, the Myers family moved to Nashville and resided at several addresses in East Nashville, finally residing on Eastside Avenue. He was a 1941 graduate of East Nashville High School. In 1942, he married Irene Griggs of Nashville, and he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. During WWII, he served as a radio operator in both the Philippines and New Guinea. Returning from military service in 1946, he lived in Donelson, a suburb of Nashville. He was employed by the Avco Corp. of Nashville for approximately 15 years.

In 1962, he accepted the position as manager of quality control for the Modern Maid Corp. of Chattanooga and he took up residence in East Ridge. When the Modern Maid plant closed, he retired and he and his wife, Irene, moved to Ten Mile, Tenn., where he built a house on Watts Bar Lake. After his wife, Irene died in 1992, he continued to live in Ten Mile.

In 2003, he returned to the East Nashville family home to care for his elder brother who was in poor health. In 2006, he returned to live in Chattanooga close to his son and sister. Paul and his wife were avid fishermen and he was a golfer. After his wife died, he gave up fishing and concentrated on playing golf. He was a member of Lakeside Golf Club in Kingston, Tenn.

He is survived by his son, Paul Terry Myers and wife, Joyce, of Hixson; grandson, Gregory Bryan Myers, of Raleigh, N.C.; granddaughter, Meredith Myers Caudle and husband, Ken, of Orlando, Fla.; sister, Sibbie Lee Vernon, of Hixson; brother, Marion (Marjorie) Myers, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Algood Chapel, 124 First Ave., Algood, Tenn., by Bruce Vernon, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. CDT.

Interment Algood Cemetery with military honors.

Woodbine Funeral Home Directors in charge of arrangements, 615-832-1948.

Daryl Norris

Daryl Elizabeth Patterson Norris, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, following a brief illness.

She was raised in Chattanooga with her four siblings and attended Central High School. In July 1942 she married the great love of her life, Dan A. Norris, a navigator in the U.S. Air Force. Over the next 20 years they moved frequently, and after his retirement from the military in 1962 they returned to civilian life in Chattanooga. He passed away in late October 1999 after 57 years of marriage — almost 10 years to the day before they were reunited in Heaven.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be remembered for her warmth and her ever-present smile. She was a devoted Christian and was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church in Woodmore before joining Brainerd Baptist Church 20 years ago where she was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan A. Norris; her parents, W. L. Patterson Sr. and Hattie Mae Hall Patterson; and her sister, Geneva Patterson Stonecipher.

She is survived by her two loving children, Donna Norris (Lynn) Haddock, of Chattanooga and Dan A. Norris II, of Atlanta; her brothers, Leon (Evelyn) Patterson, of Nashville and W.L. (Maxine) Patterson Jr., of Huntsville, Ala.; her sister, Lily Irene Patterson, of Chattanooga; her three beloved grandchildren, Jody Haddock, M.D., and Jennifer Haddock, both of Chattanooga, and Dan A. Norris III, of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews; and very dear friends, Cullen and Carolyn Davis and Vivian Cash.

Daryl was recently blessed with many loving caregivers, and her family would like to offer special thanks to the outstanding teams at Morning Pointe Assisted Living at Greenbriar Cove, the Skilled Nursing Unit at NHC of Chattanooga and Hospice of Chattanooga.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Steve McCary officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home (7414 Old Lee Highway) from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to their departure for the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

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Arrangements by Valley View chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.

Jean Pollard

Jean Lee Watkins Pollard, 70, of Ooltewah, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.

She spent her early life in Sullivan County, Tenn., residing in Florida for a number of years. She had lived in Ooltewah for a number of years.

Jean was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tenn., received a BS from East Tennessee State University and received her MS at Vanderbilt. She had taught foreign language.

Survivors are her mother, Marguerite Watkins Edmunds, of Ooltewah; and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Ooltewah United Methodist Church with the Rev. Amy Nutt officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way, Ooltewah, TN 37363.

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Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Carl Poston Sr.

Carl Poston Sr., 82, of Knoxville, formerly of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, while pheasant hunting in Watertown, S.D.

He served during the closing days of WWII and the occupation of Germany in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a P51 Mustang and a P80 jet fighter crew chief. This all-jet unit was the first of its kind in Europe. His commander was one of only 21 aces in the war. He retired after 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Poston was of the Methodist faith. He was the founder and former owner of Montlake Public Shooting Center, a 50-year member of Soddy Masonic Lodge 418 F&AM, a member of the Alhambra Shrine, a life member of the National Skeet Shooting Association, member of the YMCA-Knoxville, an avid UT sports fan and outdoorsman, an inductee of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Armed Forces Sports Hall of Fame and Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame. He won numerous world and state shooting titles and attended 40 world skeet tournaments. He taught gun safety to thousands of area schoolchildren, many of whom have taken up the sport of skeet shooting of which several were named to All-American teams. His last student was Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Poston (Stan) Hazelwood, of Tyler, Texas; and brother, Fred Poston, of Las Vegas, Nev.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Kleinhenz Poston, of Knoxville; son, Carl N. (Nadine) Poston Jr., of Chattanooga; daughter, Linda Poston (Brett) Jaffrey, of Knoxville; aunt, Dorothy Freeman, of Cookeville, Tenn.; brothers, Edward (Billie) Poston, and Kenneth (Debbie) Poston, all of Clarksville, Tenn.; sisters, Ruth Brasfield, of Aberdeen, Miss., Fran (Charlie) Hurt and Sue (Robert) Sexton, of Greenville, Texas; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; granddaughter, Kellie Jaffrey (Mac) Purdy; stepgrandchildren, Al Gutman, Joelle Cheatham, April Purcell and Kevin Hazelwood; great-grandchildren, Scarritt, Mackinlay and Baden Purdy.

The Celebration of Life service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Sexton officiating.

Burial will follow at 1 p.m. Monday in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Dick Ward, Brett Jaffrey, Mac Purdy, Mountie Mizer, Bill Hall and David Pass will serve as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are those who loved and respected Carl Poston Sr.

Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be given to the Siskin Foundation, One Siskin Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37403.

Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Dorothy Robinson

Dorothy Robinson, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in a local hospital.

Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

Mary Shaw

Mary Shaw, 90, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at her residence.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Richard and Ronald Cunningham.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Arthur; five granddaughters, Mary (Vincent) Fant, Brenda (Ed) Mathis, Betty Jo (Kyle) Avinger, Gina Cox and Cheryl (Jason) Watson; seven great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday in the Coulter Chapel with Pastor Joey Kelly officiating.

Burial in Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Please visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and one hour before services Monday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Robert Snyder

Robert Lee Snyder, 83, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the chapel with the Rev. Ken Clark officiating.

Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or Oakwood Baptist Church, Bonny Oaks Drive.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.

Adelay Thomas

Adelay Thomas, infant daughter of Laquala Kelley and Joel Thomas, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.

Survivors include grandparents, Deborah Kelley, Maxine Kelley, Nellie Thomas and Ray Thomas.

Visitation is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.

Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Fay Werndli

Esther Fay Werndli, 80, of Chattanooga, died on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

Fay was a native of Chattanooga and was a member of Tyner Church of Christ. She had a special love for traveling and a great appreciation for our National Parks and National Wonders around the country. Fay was an active member of the Tri-State Loafers Camping Club.

She was a loving wife and mother and was loved by everyone who knew her.

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Herman Werndli; daughters, Karen Gregory and her husband, Don, of Manchester, Tenn., and Denise Jones and her husband, Roger, of East Ridge; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Minister John Cupp and Minister George Cupp officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Fay’s name to the National Cancer Society or to Hospice of Chattanooga.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and to view the memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today, Oct. 25, at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Jake Williams

James Clyde “Jake” Williams, 81, of East Ridge, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Caines and the Rev. Joe Dodd officiating.

Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.

Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Monday at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Willie Williams

Willie B. Williams, 88, passed on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Chattanooga.

He was a member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church.

Willie served his country in the U.S. Army and later worked for Scholze Tannery for 45 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and four brothers.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 43 years, Essie Pearl Williams; daughters, Theresa (Jerome) Morgan, Gloria (Richard) Coleman, Rosalyn (Kerry) McKiney, Denise Moore; sons, Willie (Brandee) Williams, Michael (Robin) Shropshire, Joe (Shantelle) Williams, Gregory Morton and Alvin Belcher; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Roosevelt (Shirley) Cook, Willie Fishier; sister, Bernice Johnson; sisters-in-law, Jessie (Dewitt) Boyd, Roberta (Amos) Baker; brothers-in-law, Freddie and Herney Hannon; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held at noon Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.W. Cole officiating.

Interment in National Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon today with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

Noveita Wilson

Noveita Trotter Wilson, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in a local hospital.

She was preceded in death by parents, E. Glen and Carolyn Pangle Trotter; brother-in-law, Doug Brown.

A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Noveita was a graduate of Tyner High School, Tennessee Wesleyan College and the University of Chattanooga, where she was a member of the Ladies Trio, played in the marching band, and was selected homecoming queen. She also served as youth director at First Methodist Church.

While her husband, Jim, was in graduate school at Florida State University, Noveita served on the college staff as a secretary. During her husband’s time in the military in Atlanta, she worked at Rich’s Department Store. Noveita later began working as a model at Loveman’s Department Store, then became the fashion coordinator, serving for over 30 years. In 1984, she and Jane Isbell founded Noveita and Jane, Image and Fashion Consultants.

She also served as a volunteer at Ronald McDonald House for several years. She attended First Presbyterian Church for 25 years, and before that was a memer of Second Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir.

Noveita is survived by her husband of 55 years, James P. Wilson, of Chattanooga; and three children, J. Gregory Wilson and wife, Megan Wilson, of East Ridge, Karen Wilson Harper and husband, Don Harper, of Newbury Park, Calif., and Jennifer Wilson, of Knoxville; as well as three grandchildren, D.J. Harper and Nicholas Harper, of Newbury Park, Calif., and Gabriel Wilson, of East Ridge; two sisters, Jeannine Mitchell and husband, Damon Mitchell, of Hixson, and Nadien Brown, of Sevierville, Tenn.; two nieces, Connie Burlingham, of Sevierville, and Sondra Coffey, of Cleveland, Tenn.; two nephews, Marty Brown, of Knoxville, and Eric Brown, of Sevierville.

A celebration for the life of Noveita will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Ben Haden officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 4438, Chattanooga, TN 37405; or to the Ronald McDonald House, 200 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Noveita at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.

TENNESSEE

Howard Barnette

JASPER — Howard E. Barnette, 86, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Howard was the son of the late Robert and Myrtle Long Barnette.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Ruby Branson Barnette; and his sister, Anna Love Willis.

He is survived by one brother, DeArnold (Shirley) Barnette, of Chattanooga; nieces, Charlotte (Dallas) Durham, of Jasper, Tenn., Vera (Greg) Long, of South Pittsburg, Tenn., Cheryl (Adam) Quirk, of Frederick, Md., DeAnn Barnette, of Chattanooga; and one nephew, Robert (Leslie) Barnette, of Chattanooga.

Mr. Barnette attended Marion County schools and graduated from Marion County High School in 1942 and attended the University of Tennessee. He also served in the military for three years. He was employed by Stokley Van Camp for 13 years and traveled for 30 years as a factory representative for consumer products manufacturing.

Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper at 2 p.m. CDT today with interment to follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to McKendree United Methodist Church, 106 Highway 150, Jasper, TN 37347.

Condolences may be sent to the family visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Rogers Funeral Home.

Mitchel DeBord

PIKEVILLE — Mitchel DeBord, 70, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Mitchel was born in Pikeville on March 19, 1939, to Jim Debord and Kathleen Boynton Debord. He was a member of Griffith Church of Christ.

Mitchel was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen; son, James Herman Debord; grandson, J.W. Debord; and great-grandchild, Makayla Debord.

Surviving are his two sons, Waymon Lynn (Terry) DeBord, Crossville, Tenn., Stacey Lynn (Joan) DeBord, Pikeville; daughter, Teresa DeBord (Eugene) Evans; mother, Kathleen DeBord; sisters, Treva Hankins, Grace (Virgil) Ferguson, Melba (John) Hargis; brothers, Leroy (LouElla) Debord and Robert Debord, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. CDT today, Oct. 24, 2009, in the funeral home chapel with David Smith officiating.

Mitchel will be laid to rest in the DeBord Cemetery.

Please share your thoughts online with the family at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com.

Pikeville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Odie Marlin Jr.

WINCHESTER — Odie Marlin Jr., 81, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Funeral service is today at 2 p.m. CDT at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial in First United Church Cemetery.

J.L. Newman

BENTON — J.L. Newman, 85, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Funeral service is 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in the South Chapel, with visitation 6-8 p.m. prior.

Burial is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Mountain View Cemetery.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.

Debbie Reed

EVENSVILLE — Deborah P. “Debbie” Reed, 56, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at her residence.

A lifelong resident of Rhea County, Debbie was the daughter of the late Manuel and Dove Boofer Pritchett.

She was a 1971 graduate of Spring City High School. Debbie was a 911 Dispatcher for Rhea County and a member of the Rhea County Crewettes, where she served as president. She was a member of the High Point Baptist Church.

Debbie was preceded in death by her brothers, James Robert and Carl Pritchett; and her sister, Jo Henderson.

Survivors include her husband, Loyd Reed; son, Doug Reed, both of Evensville; stepchildren, Kenny Reed, of Spring City, Tenn., and Angie Hopkins, of Mobile, Ala.; brothers, Jonas and Ray Pritchett, both of Evensville, Tenn.; sisters, Jaclae Reed, of Evensville, and Mary Nell Shaver, of Dayton, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Armor and the Rev. Randall Dye officiating.

Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Rhea County Rescue Squad and the Rhea County Crewettes.

The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, is in charge of arrangements.

Clayburn Songer

PIKEVILLE — Clayburn Songer, 57, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Service at 2 p.m. CDT today in the chapel.

Burial in Rainey-Dill Cemetery.

Visitation is 9 a.m. CDT until funeral time today.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.

GEORGIA

Sara Bettis-Dixon

ROSSVILLE — Sara Ruth Bettis-Dixon, 71, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in a local hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of North Georgia, and was the daughter of the late Rev. Luther V. Bettis and the late Aileen Bettis Waters.

Mrs. Bettis-Dixon was previously employed by Central Baptist Church as secretary to Dr. Fred Guilbert, minister of music. She was also pianist in several area churches, including Brainerd Hills Baptist for 16 years; Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga, Ga., for 10 years; and at the time of her death was pianist at East Ridge Baptist Church.

Mrs. Bettis-Dixon was preceded in death by her husband, Lester R. Dixon; and brother, R.L. Bettis.

She was the mother of Andra (Mike) Maples, Augusta, Ga., R. Brent (Stacy) Lyons, Charlotte, N.C., and Robert (Cara) Lyons, Chattanooga; sister of Doris (Norman) Crabtree, Henagar, Ala., Jimmy R. (Betty) Bettis, Chattanooga, and Donna K. (Jim) Seales, Muscle Shoals, Ala.; stepsiblings, Gary (Robbie) Waters, Jerry Waters, Patricia (Charlie) Rucker and Judy Sanders; aunt of Erica Knight-Muck, Jonathan D. Knight, Pam Price Mason and Kerry D. Price, “Nana” of Tyler, and Keith Maples, Andrew, Merrily and Emma Lyons, Sawyer, Tucker and Talley Lyons; several great-nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Oakwood Baptist Church with Dr. Darrell Henry and the Rev. Gary Moore officiating.

Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial video.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Ella Brantham

ROSSVILLE — Ella Burton McLaurin Brantham, 82, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in a local hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenville Memory Gardens, Piedmont, S.C.

To share your memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Betty Burns

CLOUDLAND — Betty Lou Gregg Burns, 81, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

Betty graduated Central High School in 1945 at the age of 16 and entered nurses training at Erlanger Hospital. She was a registered nurse at the office of Dr. Cecil Newell before her retirement. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Summerville Chapter 434.

Betty is survived by her husband of 62 years, Elmer H. Burns Jr.; children, Dru (William) Beaudry, of Bel Air, Md., Patricia (Derrick) Zingg, of Knoxville, and Joe (Barbara) Burns, of Warner Robins, Ga.; grandchildren, Laura Beaudry, Brian Beaudry, Matthew Zingg, Whitney Zingg, Ashleigh Burns and Sarah Burns.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. today, Oct. 25, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with burial at Lomenick Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made in Betty’s name to Shriners Burn Unit, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229 or call 1-800-241 GIFT; or to Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905 or call 1-507-284-8540.

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.

Coleman Burroughs

RINGGOLD — Coleman Frederick Burroughs, 58, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Burroughs was a graduate of the Brainerd High School class of 1969, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1981. He also received his master’s and educational specialist degree in administration and supervision from Jacksonville State in Jacksonville, Ala., in 1993. He began his teaching and coaching career at Lakeview Middle School for seven years and followed his career path to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School for four years. He served as an administrator for seven years at Ringgold Middle School and as principal of Ringgold Elementary School for six years. He finished his career as director of student services for the Catoosa County School System for the last four years.

During his career as teacher, coach and administrator, he received numerous awards, honors and certifications. He was a member of the Ringgold United Methodist Church and attended the Seekers Sunday School Class. Coleman Burroughs’ life was filled with selfless acts of Christian service and will be remembered well by his family, the people he worked with and the children and parents of the Catoosa County School System whom he served.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Susan Putnam Burroughs; parents, Virgil and Azalea Burroughs; brothers, Bill Burroughs, Richard Burroughs and Bob Burroughs; and a sister, Doris (Bennie) Cuzzort.

Survivors are his wife, Joan Fleming Burroughs; sons, Andrew F. Burroughs, Mark C. (Heather) Burroughs, Travis A. Lane, Graham A. Lane, both of Nashville, and David M. Lane; sisters, Bettye (Carroll) Parker and Barbara (Bud) Lindsey.

The family would like to thank the following people for their special care and concern for Mr. Burroughs: Dr. Davey Daniel and the many oncology caregivers at Chattanooga Oncology and Hematology Associates, Memorial Hospital, Hospice of Chattanooga and Dr. Hunter Jennings.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Ringgold United Methodist Church with Pastor John Purrington officiating.

Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Brown, Doug Cline, Con Kellerhals, Braden Moreland, Phil Potts and Damon Raines.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Seekers Sunday School Class.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Catoosa County Children’s Fund, c/o Catoosa County School Systems, P.O. Box 130, Ringgold, GA 30736.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Forrest Carpenter

SUWANEE — Forrest Bryant Carpenter, 84, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Mr. Carpenter was born in Culpeper, Va. He was a longtime resident of Chattanooga, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and was a cartographer for the Tennessee Valley Authority. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, was a Marine veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 95.

Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Olwyn K. Carpenter, of Suwanee; daughter, Kim Berry, of Chattanooga; son, Bryant Carpenter, of Suwanee; four grandchildren, Kyle, Grant, Adam and Sarah.

A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Duluth First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nathan Emmelhainz officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church.

Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Duluth Chapel, in charge of arrangements. 770-476-2535.

Laura McCracken

LAWRENCEVILLE — Laura H. McCracken, 96, formerly of Murfreesboro, Tenn., entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

Mrs. McCracken was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Dwight Higley McCracken; granddaughter, Kathie Farrell; and four brothers.

Mrs. McCracken was born on July 9, 1913, to Arrie Mittie Hornaday Hall and William A. Hall. She was a homemaker and faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville and the Joy Class. She treasured her family and enjoyed living in Lawrenceville to be close to them.

She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Linda and John Barnard, Barbara and Hugh May, all of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Tommy and Marsha Barnard, Johnny and Holly Barnard, Christi Barnard, Dicky and Diane May; and grandson-in-law, Van Farrell; great-grandchildren, Melissa and Michael May, Megan and Will Farrell, Sumner and Cooper Barnard, Hannah and Amelia Barnard; sister, Mary Simmons, of Cleveland, Tenn.

The service celebrating the life of Mrs. McCracken will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville with Dr. Davis Chappell officiating.

The Joy Class will serve as an Honorary Escort.

Interment will be held at 1 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga.

The family will receive friends after the church service in the Fellowship Hall for a reception.

Those desiring may make donations to the Gibson Wing, c/o First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville, 395 W. Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30045.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411 is in charge of arrangements.

Lisa Reed

RINGGOLD — Melissa “Lisa” Crawford Reed, 43, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

A lifelong resident, she graduated from Ringgold High School and enjoyed local history.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Crawford.

A loving wife and mother, she will be sadly missed and cherished by her husband of 26 years, Ricky Reed and daughters, Haley Reed and Ericka Reed. Survivors also include her mother, Nellie Smith; sister, Kym Lemley; brother, Mark Crawford; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and a special group of friends who shared her journey.

The family would like to express their appreciation for all the support and prayers they continue to receive.

A memorial service with Pastor Ed Cox will be held 3:30 p.m. today, Oct. 25, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Angela Shaver

ROSSVILLE — Angela Denise Shaver, 46, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

She had lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for most of her life and was a member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church. She was employed with the United States Postal Service, Flintstone Office, as a clerk for more than 21 years, and sold Mary Kay and home interior products.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Virginia Jo Johnson; and niece, Heather Nicole McIntire.

Survivors include her loving husband of more than 28 years, Dicky Shaver; daughters and sons-in-law, Angel Brooke (Donald Gregory) Raines, Leigh Danielle (Zachery William McCulley) Shaver and Teri Jacklyn Shaver, all of Rossville; sister, Gloria Susan McIntire, of Fort Oglethorpe; two grandchildren, Aubrie Brooke Raines and Donovan Eli Raines; and one nephew, Johnathan Lebron McIntire.

Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Brother Matt Hall officiating.

Burial will follow in the Lakewood South Memory Gardens.

The family will begin receiving friends after 3 p.m. Monday and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

ALABAMA

Carl Steele

GUNTERSVILLE — Carl Eugene Steele, 71, died Saturday morning, Oct. 24, 2009.

Mr. Steele is survived by his wife, Glynda Steele; daughters, Vicki and husband, Eugene Tremmier, Jackson, Miss., Amber and husband, Shawn Ryan, Trenton, Ga.; grandchildren, Bradley and wife, Rachael Tremmier, Tiffany Tremmier, Matalyn Ryan, Jaxon Ryan, Emerald Ryan; two great-grandchildren, Alora and Alana Tremmier.

Arrangements will be announced by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.