HAMILTON COUNTY
Dorothy Buckner
Dorothy Lasley Buckner, 82, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
Ms. Buckner was a 67-year Charter member of the Mile Straight Baptist Church. She was always very faithful and dedicated to the service of the church. She was also a member of the Golden Agers and the Pioneer Bible Sunday School Class.
Her husband of sixty three years, John Henry Buckner, preceded her in death.
She is survived by hers daughters, Sandra (Jacky) Parrott, Susan (Tim) Broome; grandchildren, Kimberly (Bill) Rock, Kerrie (Jason) Ingle; great-grandchildren, Macy Ingle, Matthew Rock and two brothers, Ernest Lasley and Alvin Lasley.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, with Dr. Albert C. Goss officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to: Mile Straight Building Fund, 8448 Springfield Rd., Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Adeline Church
Adeline Church, 99, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
She was a faithful member of the Union Grove Baptist Church and a retiree of Erlanger Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Church; parents, William and Carrie Stovall; sister, Inell Withers; granddaughter, Ninette Walker; and great-grandson, David M. Lawson.
Survivors includes daughter, Willie Mae Lawson; granddaughters, Edwine (Lamar) Trollinger, Carolyn Hawthorne, Patricia D. Lawson, Junelle Lawson; grandsons, L. David (Sarah) Lawson Jr., Jerry Lawson, and Donice Lawson; nieces, Peggy McDonald of Charlotte, N.C., Yvonne (Marice) Hatton of Washington D.C.; brother-in-law, Oliver Withers; and a host of great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, noon at Union Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Glen Taylor, officiating and assisting Ministers Oscar Lockhart, Billy Church, and others.
Family will be receiving friends Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 from 7-8 p.m. at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Jean Evans
Jean Doris Alessandrini Evans passed away Friday, Jan. 29,2010, at Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born April 2, 1924, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to an Italian immigrant father, Guido Alessandrini, and his American bride, Stella Barker Alessandrini.
Along with her younger brother, Alfred, she enjoyed a wonderful life on Calvin Ave., in Grand Rapids. Summers were spent at Lake Michigan whenever the family could get to the “beach.” The summers nurtured her love for sun, water and sand, but the long. snowy winters played a role in Jean’s decision to move to warmer climates.
She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Her father was a well-known furniture designer with Baker Furniture Company, which influenced Jean's desire to become an interior designer. Upon graduation from the university, she joined the design staff of Baker Furniture in their Grand Rapids Showroom, where the worked with leading decorators and furniture buyers of that era. With offers to join Knapp & Tubbs in Los Angeles and Fowler Brothers in Chattanooga, the toss of a coin determined her decision, and in 1952 she became the head of the design staff for Calvin Fowler in Chattanooga.
She met and married Theo Evans Jr., head of Evans Lumber Company. They raised three children on Lookout Mountain and were married 44 years before his death in 1998.
Jean was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Lookout Mountain, Woodland Garden Club, Tuesday Girls Bridge Club, Outlook Book Club, Lookout Mountain Investment Club, and had served on the board of the Florence Crittenton Home. For 13 years she was the volunteer co-manager of the Hunter Museum of American Art Shop and served on its volunteer board.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theo Evans Jr.; and her daughter, Laura Jean Evans.
She is survived by her son, Theodore I. (Linda) Evans II of Crested Butte, Colo.; daughter, Sarah Evans of Santa Fe, N.M.; four grandsons, Samuel Glyn Evans and Theodore Isaac Evans IV, of Crested Butte, and Alexander Combs and Theo Combs of Gloucester, Mass.; brother, Alfred (Ann) Alessandrini of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law Peggy Evans Thomas of Chattanooga; brother-in-law, Charles W. Evans of Lakesite Tenn.; Peter and Francesca Combs of Gloucester, Mass.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jean’s children and grandchildren will always remember how special she made the holidays and their birthdays feel. She was always there to impart positive advice for her children when they needed some guidance. Jean was known for her hospitality and her ability to reach out to others, engaging anyone in a conversation in a warm and caring manner. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren, relatives and the many people who considered her a friend.
Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced in the obituary column at that time.
Arrangements by Wann Funeral Home.
Gregory Marbury
Gregory Marbury, 52, quietly went home Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
He was of the Baptist faith, and was employed by Array Manufacturing Company. He was a Howard High School graduate, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Preceding him in death were parents, Ellious and Bessie Marbury; grandparents, Charlie and Vera Mennifee; brothers, Leroy Robinson, Ellious Jr., William and Milton Marbury, Earl Hasley.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Juanita Marbury; children, Sharnell L. Kelly, Kiechia Marbury, Scott Douglas; sisters, Annie Robinson, Juanita and Connie Marbury, Cynthia Hasley; brother, Thomas Hasley.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 in the funeral home chapel.
The body will lie in state after noon today and one hour prior to the the service at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Donia McIntire
Donia Payton Brown McIntire, 91, of Chattanooga, had her prayers answered as she went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Jim Bennett officiating.
Burial will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com to share your memories.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Tracy Michelle
Tracy Michelle, 42, of Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2010 at her residence.
Personal and professional services entrusted to Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors. 1724 McCallie Avenue.
Andy Patrick
Andrew C. Patrick, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his residence.
He was the son of the late Harold and Azalea Patrick and was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Patrick.
He was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church.
Andy was a 1958 graduate of Etowah High School and a 1962 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He worked many years in the Chattanooga area as a Certified Public Accountant.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Anne Patrick; three children, Judith P. (Mike) Nelson, of Soddy-Daisy, Jennifer Crews, of Chattanooga, Tim (Michelle) Patrick, of Harrison; six grandchildren, Lauren (Chase) Putnam, Hayley Dupre, Mary Ellyn Dupre, Michael Nelson, Katie Patrick, Carrie Patrick; four siblings, Jack (Fern) Patrick, of Orange Co., Calif., Sue McMurray, of Madisonville, Tenn., Don (Pat) Patrick, of McKinney, Texas., Jerry (Sandra) Patrick, of Knoxville, Tenn.; father and mother-in-law, Hugh and Ruth Hampton, of Benton, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Rebecca Patrick, of Morristown, Tenn., Judy Hampton, of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Millard officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1–3 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, 6623 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home – Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Charles Petty
Charles Norman Petty, 72, of Soddy Daisy, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at his home.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. today, Feb. 1, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Rhea Memory Gardens.
Rocky Sutherland, Stacy Harvey, Ervin Harvey Jr., Jason Greene, Kevin Payne and Jeremy Edmondson will serve as pallbearers with Lance Sutherland serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike; Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Nanna Sweatt
Nanna W. Sweatt, 85, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2010, in a local hospital in Chattanooga at the tender age of 85.
She was born Sept. 16, 1924, to the late Harry and Susan A. (Dunn) Winnie.
Nanna was a resident of Old Kings Point in Chattanooga, for 56 years and retired from Dupont in 1974.
Her husband, Estel Sweatt; son Carroll; grandson Mark Sweatt; brothers, Robert and Winsted Winnie; and nephew, Robert D. Sweatt preceded her in death.
Survivors include son, Carlos Sweatt and wife, Donnette, Chattanooga; two granddaughters, Amanda and Allison Sweatt; two great-grandsons, Colin Shannon and Knox Johnson; sister Velva Barron, Arizona; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sweatt was referred to as “Nanna” and touched the very heart and soul of every individual she came into contact with. Her home was an open haven for all those in need. She will be greatly missed by her community of “Old Kings Point” and others as well. Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. CST, in the funeral home chapel with interment in Pikeville Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville, TN.
Visitation: today 1-9 p.m. CST.
Chris Thompson
Paul Christopher Thompson, 43, of Chattanooga went to be with the Lord from his earthly home on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
The funeral service will be today, Feb. 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the Hwy 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth McElhaney officiating.
Interment will follow in the Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The family will receive friends on today up to the hour of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers any donations can be given to the family direct to assist with their needs through this difficult time.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Hwy 58 Chapel 622-3171
James Vineyard Sr.
James Hershell Vineyard Sr., 73, of Chattanooga passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Mr. Vineyard retired from Dixie Yarns after 33 years of service. He is a United States Army veteran.
Mr. Vineyard was preceded in death by his son, James Michael Vineyard; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Vineyard.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley Vineyard; son, Jim (Jeanelle) Vineyard; daughter, Teresa Seguin; daughter, Pam (Chuck) Summers; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two brothers, Cecil Vineyard and Bill Vineyard; two sisters, Mary Ruth Deal and Imogene Keith, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at the North Chapel with Bro. Byron Henderson officiating.
Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for visitation today from 4-8 p.m. at the North Chapel.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153 Hixson, TN 37343.
Sylvia Wilson
Sylvia Ann Britt Wilson, 75, lost her battle with cancer at her home in Wildwood, Ga., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Bailey and the Rev. Curtis Schofield officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery with Kevin Wilson, Kerry Wilson, Tom Benson, Beau Mogle, Tyler Kelly and Ricky Dean serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends today from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wildwood United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Bessie Wright
Bessie “Beth” Wright, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at her residence.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced in a later edition.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.
TENNESSEE
Wallace Brown
JASPER - Charles Wallace Brown, 85, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, in a Chattanooga hospital.
A lifelong resident of Jasper, Mr. Brown was born to the late I.B. and Ada Derrick Brown.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II.
Mr. Brown and his wife owned various businesses in Jasper before opening the White Store in 1968. He was very active in community affairs, holding several public offices including the Marion County Circuit Court Clerk from 1950-1958. From 1961-1962 Mr. Brown served as a State Senator in the 82nd General Assembly, representing Marion, Franklin, Grundy, and Warren counties. In the first year that the Town of Jasper was incorporated Mr. Brown was elected as a city alderman, helping to establish its current city government. Later he held a commission of Colonel on the staff of Governor Frank Clement and served as county campaign manager for two previous governors. Mr. Brown served for many years as a member of the Board of Directors for Marion Trust and Banking.
Mr. Brown was a lifelong member of McKendree United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Lewis, Pete, and Newman Brown; sisters, Mary Nell Brown and Buhl. B. Heiskell.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Nell Sherrill Brown; children, Wallace S. “Wally” (Sharon) Brown of Jasper and June (Steve) Centimole of Monteagle; brother, Thomas Brown; sister, Mildred P. Pruitt; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Chip) Wilson and Susan Brown.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ron Ramsey officiating.
Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. CDT and on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 from 11 a.m. CDT until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to McKendree United Methodist Church, c/o Tate Funeral Home, P.O. Box 640, Jasper, TN 37347
Condolences may be sent to www.tatefh.com
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500
Delbert Burns
PIKEVILLE — Delbert Burns, 72, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. CST in the funeral home chapel.
Burial in Pendergrass Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com
Visitation: today, 5-9 p.m.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville, Tenn.
Barry Caldwell
SPRING CITY — Barry Lane Caldwell, 65, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gloria Szerszenski Caldwell of Spring City; brothers, Otis Doyle (Virginia)
Caldwell of Decatur, Tenn., Danny (Brenda) Caldwell, who are missionaries in Brazil. His sister, June Caldwell Kerr of Palm Springs, Fla., and many nieces and nephews.
Please share your memories of Barry on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.
The family was served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home.
Marietta Mayer
CLEVELAND — Marietta F. Mayer, 86, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at her residence.
Survivors and complete funeral arrangements will be announced by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel.
Phillip Potts
DALTON — Philip L. Potts II, 34, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Walter Jackson Jr., Virginia Nelson Jackson, Hector Beauregard Potts, Gladys Jones Potts Bates; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Walter Jackson, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wright Nelson.
Philip had a big heart and even bigger dreams; most of all he would help others without reserve and loved those around him more than he knew how to express.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Jackson Potts of Rocky Face, Ga.; father, Philip L. (Susan) Potts Sr., of Ringgold; brother and sister-in-law, Jonathan H. and Brook Blansit Potts of Cartersville; cousin and special friend, Marlin Lund of Dalton; aunts uncles and other cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Mimbs officiating.
Burial will be in Whitfield Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society, 300 W. Emery St., Suite 106, Dalton, GA. 3720 or Highland Rivers Treatment Services, 900 Shugart Rd. Dalton, Ga. 30720 or to Catoosa Children Fund, P.O. Box 130, Ringgold, Ga. 30736.
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 of arrangements.
Rev. Charles Ross
WHITWELL — Rev. Charles O. “Cotton” Ross, of the Griffiths Creek community, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Layne Funeral Home of Palmer, Tenn.
Ivan Sims
DUNLAP — Ivan Lee Sims, 60, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Dean Smith Sims; parents, Eschol and Mamie Cooley Sims; brothers, Hack and Veck Sims; and sister, Dean Brown.
Survivors include his long time friend, Nancy Brown Watson; son, Alvin (Kelly) Sims, Red Bank; brother, Nevin Sims, Chattanooga; and sisters, Estle (Roy) Newman, Loretta (Thomas) Ferguson, and Bonnie (Arlandis) Harvey, Dunlap.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. CST Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in the Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Hubert Thurman officiating.
Burial in Harvey Cemetery.
Visitation 2-6 p.m. CST today.
Online guestbook-www.ewtonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Hwy. 28, Dunlap, TN 37327 (423) 949-2112
GEORGIA
Catherine Bishop
FORT OGLETHORPE — Catherine Bishop, 83, passed away, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
The widow of Clyde Bishop, she was of the Church of God faith.
Survivors includedaughter, Carlotta Bennett, Winter Haven, Fla.; two sisters, Dorothy Broom Thompson and Carolyn Guthrie Roberts; and grandchildren, Lawrita Sleepe, Pekin, Ind., and Amity McGee, Winter Haven; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Larry Bennett officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens South.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Family will receive friends today 5-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
William Cook
LaFAYETTE — William “Bob” Cook, 67, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Survivors: sisters, Betty Wilson, Diane Barker, Ann Shipp; brothers, Rick Cook, Danny Cook, all of LaFayette.
Funeral from the Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday at 3 p.m.. Conducted by the Rev. Marion Webb.
Interment: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Visitation at the funeral home today from 6-9 p.m.
Grady Dodd
RINGGOLD — Grady Leon Dodd, 66, passed away Saturday, Jan, 30, 2010, at his residence.
Grady was a iron fitter for Komatsu and Astec, and a member of Frawley Road Baptist Church for 35 years.
Grady was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbisue Hall; parents, Grady and Annie Dodd; brother, Lebron Dodd; sister, Martha Ann Dodd.
Grady is survived by his wife of 10 years Mary Ethel Wilson Dodd; sons, Ted Leon Dodd, Carl Leon Dodd; daughters, Dorothy, Gaynelle, BillieRuth, Trish, and Jenny; sister, Melba (Chris) Mitchell. several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in the J. Avery Bryan Chapel. Burial to follow in Rock Springs Cemetery in Rock Springs, Ga.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 p.m.
Share your thoughts and memories at www.Javerybryan.com
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home
Emanual Gale
CHICKAMAUGA — Emanual “Butch” Angelo Gale, 68, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
He was a resident of Chickamauga for the past 20 years, after moving from Hixson, and was of the Baptist faith.
He served his country in the United States Marine Corps before retiring from the Golden Gallon Corp., in 2003. He enjoyed listening to gospel music and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Kathryn Dixon and Hank Barton Giroux.
He is survived by his wife of 47 yrs. Bill “Winnie” Gale; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn (Jimmy) McCallie of Birchwood, Shirley (Robert) Brown of Chickamauga, Robert of LaFayette, and Billie Jo Davis (Jimmy Bennett) of Chickamauga; sons and daughters-in-law, Emanual “Jr.” Gale (Catherine) of Bryant, Ala., and Bobby (Rachel) Gale of East Ridge; sister, Linda (Harvey) Hunt of Dalton; 22 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nieces Bechy, Kristy, and Samatha.
The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the chapel with Pastor Charles Cameron officiating. Interment to follow at Chickamauga City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 and prior to the service Wednesday.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette Chapel. Online guest book @ www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Agnes Garner
LaFAYETTE — Agnes Ashworth Garner, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Margie Nell Ashworth; and brother, Franklin D. Ashworth.
Survivors: her daughter, Carolyn and husband, Rev. David Pruett, of Rock Spring; sister, Sarah Luttrell, of Atlanta; brothers, A.C. Ashworth, of Loganville, Ga., and Greeley Ashworth, of LaFayette; two granddaughters, Angela Pruett, of Rock Spring, and Karen Pruett, of Auburn, Ala.; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services from the Peavine Baptist Church on Tuesday at 1 p.m., conducted by Dr. Stephen Anthony.
Pallbearers are Jimmy Agnew, Jeff Ashworth, Joe Morton, T.C. Drennan, Eddie Mattox, and Dewayne Hardin.
Honorary pallbearers: Women's Fellowship Sunday School Class, and Home Bound Ministry of Peavine Baptist Church.
Interment in Peavine Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6-8 p.m.
Arrangements by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Carolyn Harrison
ROSSVILLE — Carolyn Louise Grego Harrison, 60, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at her residence after a brief illness.
Born in Chicago, Ill., she resided in Grand Rapid, Mich. for most of her life and Port Richey, Fla., for 12 years prior to moving to Rossville three years ago. She was a member of the Rossville Seventh Day Adventist Church and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband and soulmate of 37 years, Charles Harrison.
Survivors include her daughter, Aimee C. Harrison, Wyoming, Mich.; mother, Dorothy Grego, Rossville, Ga.; father, Louis Grego, White Cloud, Mich.; sister and brother-in-law, Susie McGuire and (Daniel) Sandoval, Las Vegas, Nev.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James Grego, Weekewachee, Fla., Louis Jr. (Sandra) Grego, Mesa, Ariz. and Daniel (Shirley) Grego of White Cloud; six sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law on her husbands side and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 1, 2010 in the Chickamauga City Cemetery with Pastor Paul Smith and Bro. Chris Paradise officiating.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Rickey Hill
ROSSVILLE — Rickey Hill, 52, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Beaufford Morgan
La FAYETTE — Beaufford Alvin Morgan, 90, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Survivors: wife, Margaret Morgan; nieces, nephews, special friends, Jimmy and Doris Allen and family.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, directing.
Marjorie Rowe
LaFAYETTE — Marjorie Rowe, 95, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, she moved to Lafayette in 1995. Born in Tampa, Fla., April 16, 1914 to Beatrice and Ralph Rough, she was a 1932 graduate of Central High School, and studied piano under Dame Lillian Cadek at The Cadek Conservatory of Music for 16 years. Miss Rowe retired from Interstate Life Insurance Co. after 28 years of service.
She enjoyed many hobbies such as painting, traveling and working in the family greenhouse, where they raised beautiful roses, orchids and other exotic plants. An ardent animal lover, she donated generously to the United Animal League, ASPCA, PETA, and the local Humane Society.
Miss Rowe is survived by two nephews, Kenneth (Judy) Rowe, of Colorado Springs, Steve (Glenda) Rowe, Lafayette; and two nieces Anne (Jim) Rook, Lafayette, Vickie Trivett, Chattanooga; several great nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m., Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
A private memorial service to follow.
Houston Scott
ROSSVILLE — Charles Houston Scott, 70, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his residence.
He was a member of Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church and had worked at Chattanooga Coke and Chemical and Rockwell Industries before retiring as a Contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Scott; daughters, Stacy (David) Evans, Rossville, Wendy (Rodd) Pearcy, Katy, Texas; grandchildren, Brandon and Megan Pearcy; brothers, Butch Scott, Rossville, Bobby Scott, Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters, Gail Massey, Chattanooga, Ann Williams, Rossville, Kay Janeway, Johnson City, Tenn., Debbie Bailey, Macon, Ga.; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel with the Rev. Amy Nutt and Howard Solomon officiating.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share words of comfort with the family.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Mary Smith
RINGGOLD — Mary Katherine Smith, 91, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel with the Rev. John Andrus officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences with the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Pedro Smith
LaFAYETTE — James Ward “Pedro” Smith, 31, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Pedro was born on Nov. 27, 1978 in Walker County, Ga.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Hill and Colleen Smith.
Survivors are his father, Howard Wesley Smith; sons, Ethan Jared Smith of Cartersville and Cody J. Smith of Temple; maternal grandparents, James Goodwin of Chickamauga and Frances Smith of Texas; brothers, Bo Smith of Cartersville and Chris Smith of Douglasville; nephew, Jonathan Smith of Douglasville.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Jeremy Neal officiating.
The family will receive friends, Tuesday from 4 p.m. until service hour of 6 p.m.
In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated.
Bertha Youngblood
ROCK SPRING — Bertha J. Youngblood, 88, left her temporary home here on earth on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, to begin eternal life in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Steve Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
ALABAMA
Roy Belue
BRYANT — Roy Belue, 73, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
Mr. Belue was a 25-year employee of Chattanooga Glass Co. and retired from Alloy Fabricators in Trenton, Ga..
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Bernice Belue; one brother, Billy Belue; and daughter, Carmella Taylor.
He survived by his wife of 36 years, Thelma Jean Belue of Bryant; two sisters, Nell Davis, Trenton, Ga., Betty Gass, Trenton; three brothers, Cliff Belue, Albertville, Ala., Kenneth Belue, Panama City, Fla., Bobby Belue, Trenton; one granddaughter, Monique Taylor, Bryant.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010, in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Crider officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon till 2 p.m.
Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Carolyn Davis
HENAGAR — Carolyn Jean Lacy Davis 71, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at her residence.
Mrs. Davis was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.
Survivors include husband of 56 years, Loyd Davis; daughters and sons-in-law, Debrah and Mike Koger, Peggy and Jessie Tatum, Angela and Tim Wertz; son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Christie Davis; sister, Linda Smith, all of Henagar; grandchildren, Jamey Tatum, Amy Tatum, Shane Koger, C. J. Koger, Scott Williams, Allee Wertz, Natalie Davis; great-grandchildren, Tyla Tatum, Hunter Brown, Dylan Brown and Ryan Koger.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. CST at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Shankles and the Rev. Joe Owens officiating.
Burial to follow in Concord Cemetery.
Martha Evatt
ROSSVILLE — Martha Ann Carlock Evatt, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, on her 77th birthday after a long fight with stomach cancer.
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Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church, Chickamauga.
The family will receive friends at the church at noon.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation will be today, 4-8 p.m., at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Valeria Jones
IDER — Valeria Jones, 93, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
Survivors: son, Milton (Casey) Jones, Ider.
Funeral services will be today, at noon CST at Burt Funeral Home chapel in Fort Payne.
Burial in Fort Payne Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne, Ala.
Doyle Wooten
FYFFE — Doyle Wayne Wooten, 64, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2p.m. today, Feb. 1, 2010 from the Mountain View Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in the Wesley’s Chapel Cemetery.
The body will lie-in-state at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service today.
Arrangements entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
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Antoinette Cofrancesco
NAPLES, Fla. — Antoinette “Anne” Cofrancesco, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, in Naples.
Anne was born in Ansonia, Conn., on June 28, 1918. In 1944, she married Henry Cofrancesco and in 1946 they moved to Chattanooga and raised three children, Janet, Toni, and Hank.
Anne spent most of her life dedicated to community service. While raising her children, she was active in the Girl Scout Program, the Ladies of Charity Organization and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Anne retired to Naples in 1980 where she continued her community service. She was a volunteer at Our Place Senior Citizen Center and she spent many years with the Naples Fine Arts Society where she was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the arts.
Anne will be remembered for her unwavering faith in God, her integrity and generosity and her witty and fun-loving personality.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary Culmo; her husband, Henry “Co”; brothers, Joe, Sam, and Fred; and her sister, Irene.
Anne is survived by her three children, Janet (Wayne) Hodges of Marietta, Ga., Toni (Tom) Grant of Naples, and Hank (Connie) Cofrancesco of Chattanooga; her grandchildren, Greg (Elena) Duke of Acworth, Ga., Trey and Canon Cofrancesco of Chattanooga, Jeremy Grant of Naples, Christopher (Joycelyn) Hodges of Washington, D.C., and Nathaniel Hodges of Atlanta, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Evan and Braylee Duke and Lara Hodges. She is also survived by her sisters, Carmella Barone and Jacqueline Ajello, both of Ansonia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Anne will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Inurnment will be private.
For online condolences, visit www.fullerfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Fuller Funeral Home, Naples, Fla. (239)592-1611
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