HAMILTON COUNTY
Ann Barnes
Ann Jean Barnes, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born in New York, raised her family in Pennsylvania and lived in Chattanooga with her sister, Clara and daughter, Kathryn the past 26 years. Ann was a member of the Catholic Church. Ann worked with Alcoa Aluminum Lab during WWII and wrote for the Monroeville Pennsylvania Gazette. Ann managed a fabric store in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was a member of the Friends of the Chickamauga National Park. Ann was an avid quilter, cook, book enthusiast and an adventurer. Her sister, Clara, was her best friend and travel companion for her lifetime.
She was the wife of her late husband, John William Barnes Sr.; and the daughter of the late Bernard F. Shaughnessy and Helen Ruth Gallagher. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Clara C. Shaughnessy and Mary Gedman; brothers, Bernard and John Shaughnessy.
Survivors include her son, Colonel Retired John William Barnes Jr. and wife Judith, of Ashton, Md., and Seoul, Korea and their two sons, John David Barnes and wife, Emma, of Ashton, Md., and Mark William and wife, Laura, of Seoul, Korea; son, Michael Joseph Barnes (retired NFL player with Baltimore Colts) and wife, Hollie, of Guys Mills, Pa., and their children, Jessica Kyle Barnes and Erin Renee Barnes, of Portland, Ore., and Michael Ryan Barnes, of St. Augustine, Fla..; daughter, Kathryn Schiavon Barnes (with Carpenters Local #74) and her children, Dennis Fredrick Schiavon, Daniel Ian Schiavon and Branden Kurtis Schiavon, all of Chattanooga; Ann's brother, Joseph Shaughnessy and wife, Ann, and their children, Maureen, Joseph, Patricia, Michael, Kathleen and James, of Crown Point, Ind.
A gathering of family and friends will be 1 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Memorial contributions may be made to CARIS Healthcare/Hospice, 5959 Shallowford Road, Suite 212, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Evelyn Batson
Evelyn Rose Dickinson Batson, 91, died peacefully at her home Friday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2010, surrounded by family and friends.
A native of Mercer, Tenn., she had lived in Chattanooga for 65 years. She was a faithful member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church since its inception. Evelyn enjoyed traveling, painting and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Glass and Mary Hudson Dickinson; infant daughter, Jane Evelyn Batson; sisters, Virginia D. Frey and Lois D. Roberts.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 69 years, Robert J. Batson Sr.; sons, Robert J. Batson Jr. and James A. (Susan) Batson; grandchildren, Laurel Batson (Jim) Boles, Robert J. (Jane) Batson III and Todd A. (Lauren) Batson; great-grandchildren, Ashley Boles, Brett Boles, Christopher Boles, Jack Batson, Sara Catherine Batson and Thomas Walker Batson; brother, John G. (Virginia) Dickinson; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff at Life Care Center of Red Bank and Hospice of Chattanooga, and special caretaker, Nolan Butler.
The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Rivermont Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Rivermont Presbyterian Church with Dr. Daniel Sansbury officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be the Rivermont Presbyterian Senior Adult Bible Study.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Ethel Clark
Ethel Clark, 67, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at her residence.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Forrest Cortner
Forrest C. Cortner, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.
He was born to the late George Allen Cortner and Lucy Cathey Cortner in Chattanooga. He was the owner operator of Cortner Auto Sales, and he loved fishing and cooking for his friends and family.
Survivors include his sister, Lucy Gail Morgan, of Dimondale, Mich.; brother, Thomas Allen Cortner, of Brooksville, Ky.; two nieces, Cathy Cortner and Pamela Collins; three nephews, Michael Cortner, David Wayne Lickert, and Larry Don Lickert; five great-nieces; and two great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jerry Graf
Jerry Nicholas Graf died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2010, after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Owensboro, Ky., on Aug. 1, 1938. He attended the University of Alabama for four years where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He held many positions with LePage's Incorporated, a consumer products manufacturing company, that he joined in Nov. 27, 1967 and retired on Dec. 31,1991. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Graf was chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president of the company. He was a avid golfer and played almost every day during his retirement for the past 20 years. Since moving to Chattanooga, Mr. and Mrs. Graf have been members of Our Lady Of The Mount Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry "Jay" Graf Jr.; parents, Albert and Virginia Graf; and his brother, Larry Graf, all of Owensboro, Ky.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betsy Graf, Chattanooga; daughters, Lynn Slack (Hugh), Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cathy Graf, Chattanooga; three grandchildren, Shelby Slack (Christie), Pittsburgh, Paige and Olivia Gregerson, Chattanooga.
The funeral mass for Mr. Graf will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 18, at Our Lady Of The Mount Catholic Church, 1227 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga.
Interment of Mr. Graf will be at the Memorial Garden located at Our Lady Of The Mount Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please send a cash donation to Our Lady Of The Mount Memorial Garden Fund, 1227 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, or to Hospice of Chattanooga, 165 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
William Harris
William "Ronnie" Harris, 41, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.
He is survived by many loving family members including: parents, Edward and Marian Harris; sister, Susan Smith (Charles H. Smith Jr.); niece, Saige Smith and lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, and one very special doggie, May May.
There will be no visitation.
Family will attend a private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, please take time today to do something special for someone.
Condolences may be made at www.javerybryan.com
Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.
Joyce Knight
Joyce Faye Knight, 72, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. James Coleman and the Rev. Billy Dean officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
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.
Jodey McGuire
Jodey Max "Mac" McGuire, 73, of East Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at his home.
Mr. McGuire was a native of Lost Mountain, Ga. where he was raised by his parents, Earl and Luvie McGuire. He was of the Baptist faith, a U.S. Navy veteran, and was a retired building superintendant.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Grady Earl McGuire; daughter, Marie McGuire; brother, Jim McGuire; and sister, Karel Lassiter.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Shirley McGuire; daughters, Teresa (David) Johnson, Sandra Cooke and Ann (Joe) Bietzel; grandchildren, Robert Bledsoe Jr., Kevin Scott Cooke Jr., Melissa Johnson, Christine Johnson and Tammy Lindsay; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Sue Butt and Zelma Earlene Fellner; and several nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Wayland Stewart officiating, and military honors provided by American Legion Post 95.
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.
Homer Nelson
Homer E. Nelson, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Chapel.
Richard Peaslee
Richard Selby Peaslee, beloved husband and cherished friend, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, in a local health care facility.
A native of Worcester, Mass., Richard was born on April 8, 1930, to the late Philip and Evelyn Peaslee.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gigi Batu Peaslee, a native of Turkey; his sisters, Joy Nadon and Judith (Alan) Gustafson, of Worcester, and nephews, Brett Boucher and Eric Gustafson. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, Atilla (Christa) Batu; his nephews-in-law, John and Kerim Batu, and a niece-in-law, Suzan Batu, of Darmstadt, Germany. Richard also leaves behind many friends, who will miss him sorely, especially Richard Brewer, Henry Groseclose, Hugh Walker, Everett Hixson, and David Kling.
Retired from the U.S. Navy as Chief Petty Officer (Radio Man), most of Richard's service was spent on ships in the 6th Fleet. His final posting, to Chattanooga, led to the Peaslees choosing to make the city their home. Richard was associated with Rossville Yarn and the Better Business Bureau before joining Rock City Gardens, from which he retired, for second time, in 1995.
A longtime American history buff, with a special interest in the Civil War, Richard graduated from the University of Tennessee of Chattanooga with a B.A. in History. Over the years, he spent time at each of the National Civil War Parks and Museums.
An active community volunteer, Richard's service extended from tutoring at Normal Park Elementary School to serving on the Chattanooga Sports Committee. He also belonged to Red Bank Masonic Lodge 717, Alhambra Shrine of Chattanooga, and the Alhambra Legion of Honor. In addition, Richard was a 32nd-degree Chattanooga Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the High Twelve Club.
An active member of Second Presbyterian Church, Richard was an ordained elder, who gave his time generously to many church projects.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant..." Matthew 25:23.
Funeral services for Mr. Peaslee will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St., Chattanooga, at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, with the Rev. Perry McCallen officiating.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, Feb. 18, 2010, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Interment will take place at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alhambra Shrine Transportation Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3701, or to Second Presbyterian Church, designated to the Sanctuary Renovation.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Geraldine Ringley
Wilma Geraldine "Jerry" Bryant Ringley, 94, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at a local hospital of complications from pneumonia.
Geraldine was born in Catoosa County, Ga., on April 29, 1915, the daughter of the late Arthur and Natalie Legrand Bryant. She moved to Hixson in 1918. Geraldine was a member of Burks United Methodist Church in Hixson.
Geraldine attended Gold Point School in Hamilton County and graduated eighth grade May 9, 1930. She attended Hixson High School and graduated May 8, 1934 as Salutatorian. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Milligan College, May 13, 1938, and her masters degree in education from Milligan College. She also attended Berea College for one year.
Geraldine married Lester Durrell Ringley in 1940 and they moved to Tampa, Fla., in 1942, where she taught in high school and was a football coach. She relocated back to Hixson in 1946, and taught at Ganns Middle Valley Elementary until 1971.
For the past 51/2 years, she was a resident at Regency Assisted Living in Hixson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Durrell "Doc" Ringley.
Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Linda R. Smith of Charleston, S.C.; and a son, Don Durrell Ringley of Soddy-Daisy; son-in-law, James Lynn Smith and daughter-in-law, Pam Rogers Ringley; niece, BeBe Bryant; nephews, Peter and Thomas Arthur Bryant; great-niece, Alexandra Bryant and great-nephews, Carson and Armon Bryant.
Ms. Ringley's family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Patton-Evans and to the ICU staff at Memorial Northpark Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the North Chapel.
Services for Geraldine will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the North Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Eldridge officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made in Geraldine's name to the Eldridge Class at Burks United Methodist Church, 6429 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.
Robert Scott Jr.
Robert P. Scott Jr., 81, of Signal Mountain, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. at his home.
He was president of R.P. Scott Contracting Co. and graduated from Baylor School and Georgia Tech where he was a member of Sigma Chi.
A son of the late Robert P. and Mary Rogers Scott, he was a veteran of the United States Navy.
He was a member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Odom Scott; three children, Valerie, of Charleston, S.C.; Rob, of Soddy-Daisy; Ben and wife, Elizabeth, of Atlanta; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-granddaughters.
The family would like to thank Jersey and Lee from Corebody Training for their help in his battle with Parkinson's and Clare and John Moon of Home Helpers.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, Marr Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Filston officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church or National Parkinson Foundation Inc., 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope, Miami, FL
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Joie Shuler
Joie Ann Leonard Killingsworth Shuler passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in New Orleans after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Daughter of the late John Lewis and Rosemary Siragusa Leonard. Loving mother of Jason Adam Killingsworth. Sister of Craig William Leonard and Clayton Lewis Leonard. She was born Dec. 25, 1955 in New Orleans and lived in Chattanooga for the past 25 years.
Relatives, friends and employees of Winn Dixie and J.C. Penney are invited to a visitation on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. the North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the marrow donor registry, Be The Match Foundation, 3001 Broadway Street NE, Suite 601, Minneapolis, MN 55413, 800-507-5427, www.marrow.org.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Fred Smith
George F. "Fred" Smith, 67, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at his residence.
Fred was retired from E.P.B. after 32 years of service and was a member of the IBEW Local #175. He was an avid hunter and Nascar fan and loved to ride motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta "Bertie" Smith, of Soddy-Daisy; father, George W. Smith, of Crossville, Tenn.; daughter, Lisa Swilling of Soddy-Daisy; stepson, David E. James, of Hixson; sister, Faye McCoy, of Cleveland, Tenn.; good friend, Charles Newton, of Soddy-Daisy and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in the Legacy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Aaron Simmons and the Rev. Troy Simmons officiating.
Interment will follow in Spring City Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Fred's good friends, Charlie Newt, James Myers, Charles Newton and the Doctors and Staff at Hospice of Chattanooga.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorial contributions to Hospice of Chattanooga, 165 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24 hour obituary line 843-5055.
Arrangements are by locally-owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy.
Marie Smith-Morgan
Marie Smith-Morgan, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she was a member of Tyner Church of Christ and a former member of Rossville Church of Christ. She was retired from TVA with 38 years of service and was the daughter of the late, Carl and Bessie Bankston Smith.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, LeBron Franklin, and her sister, Mildred Guthrie.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Morgan; daughter, Patricia Parrott, Chattanooga; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one niece, and one nephew.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Tyner Church of Christ with Minister George Cupp officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Martin-Boyd Christian Home or to your favorite charity.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at mem.com.
The family will receive friends today from 4-8 p.m. at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Madge Taylor
Madge Pease Taylor, 90, went aloft Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Fla.
She was born in Chattanooga, on December 29, 1919, to Harlan A. Pease and Webbie Green Pease. After living her whole life in Chattanooga, Madge moved to St. Augustine in 2007 to live with her daughter, Sandra.
A graduate of City High School in Chattanooga, Madge attended Edmonson Business College and started working at Southern Auto as a bookkeeper before graduating. Widowed early in life, she continued working there for many years until the business closed and then went on to work at several other businesses in Chattanooga, Scholtz Tannery, Rapro, Southern Supply & Extinguisher and Southern Auto Radiator, always doing bookkeeping before her retirement in 2001. Madge always excelled at math and finances. She made sure that her children had good memories of family life and many vacations were spent in Florida in the Daytona area visiting the beach and local attractions.
Madge was a member of Avondale Baptist Church for many years before moving to Brainerd in the early 1960s and joining Brainerd Baptist Church. She was active in the church during her younger years and enjoyed many trips with the Keenagers at Brainerd Baptist Church. Even after she moved to Florida to be with her daughter, Madge remained a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. In St. Augustine, Madge attended the Council on Aging while her health permitted.
Madge is survived by her daughter, Sandra Taylor, of St. Augustine, Fla.; several nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Virginia Hunt, of Harriman, Tenn., Edna Plemons, of Ringgold, Ga.; and brother-in-law, Harry Plemons of Ringgold.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston Raul Taylor; youngest daughter, Patricia Mae Taylor; her parents, Harlan and Webbie Pease; sister, Hazel Manz; brother, Clarence Pease; brothers-in-law, Jack Manz, Alvin Taylor, Harold Taylor, Winston Howell; and sisters-in-law, Lillian Howell, Dot Taylor and Emalyne Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association or to Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at the funeral home with visitation from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Private burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Chattanooga.
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.
Stacy Vandergriff
Stacy Allison Vandergriff, a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was 51.
Stacy was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area where she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. After graduating from Hixson High School, she procured an associate's degree in Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University. She retired from UNUM.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Lanier Allison Sr.
Survivors include her mother, Katy W. Allison; her two sons, Lee D. Vandergriff and Logan D. Vandergriff; and her brothers, Joe W. Allison and Ralph L. Allison.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the North Chapel of the Chattanooga Funeral Home at 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
A private family burial will follow the service.
The family will receive friends for visitation today, Feb. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 19, from noon to 2 p.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up at Regions Bank, North Point Boulevard Branch, to benefit her children's education.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Dorothy Whitmire
Dorothy Mae "Dot" Moore Whitmire, 77, of Spring City, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord, along with her husband of 59 years, Marvin Jackson Whitmire on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brian Price, Pastor Richard Blalock and Dr. LeRoy Spinks officiating.
Interment will follow in Plowman Cemetery in Apison, Tenn.
A memorial service will be conducted at First Baptist Church, Spring City, Tenn., on Friday at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church, 374 W. Jackson Avenue, Spring City, TN 37381.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
MJ Whitmire
Marvin Jackson "MJ" Whitmire, 79, of Spring City, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord, along with his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Whitmire on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brian Price, Pastor Richard Blalock and Dr. LeRoy Sprinks officiating.
Interment will follow in Plowman Cemetery in Apison, Tenn.
A memorial service will be conducted at First Baptist Church, Spring City, on Friday at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church of Spring City, 374 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, TN 37381.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga 37421.
James Williams
James W. Williams, 83, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 at his residence.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Walter Williams
Walter Howard Williams, 72, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in a local hospital.
Mr. Williams was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a son of the late Levi and Sara Thomas Williams. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Williams and Wendell Williams.
Mr. Williams was a member of Brainerd Hills Presbyterian Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, life long conservationist and Entrepenuer.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in law, Dianna and William Ruffner II, Chattanooga; two brothers, Earl D. Williams, Harold H. Williams, sister, Sara W. Davis; two grandchildren, all of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Brainerd Hills Presbyterian Church with Pastor Roop officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Trin Wooten Jr.
Trin Augustus Wooten Jr., 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Hutcheson Medical Center.
He was employed by Gulf Oil Corporation for over 30 years. He worked in Chattanooga, was plant manager in Paducah, Ky., and then transferred to Louisville, Ky., where he was plant manager until his retirement in 1983.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Trin and Willie Stowe Wooten, formerly of Chattooga County; brothers, Chester, Ralph, and Johnny; and sisters, Thelma Beagles, and Eloise Wood.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Polly Hartline Wooten; two daughters, Lynn (Wesley) Jackson, Chickamauga, and Laura (David) Crawford, Chickamauga; two sons, Trin A. Wooten III, Chickamauga, and Jim (Susan)
Wooten, LaFayette; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; cousins, Ressie Howell, Janey McWhorter, Pauline Hixson, Mamie Hartline, and others of the Trion and Summerville area.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ralph Wooten Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow at Grand Center Cemetery in Chickamauga.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association or a local food bank.
A special thanks to Dr. Mull and Dr. Ballerio and the Staff of Hutcheson Medical Center.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
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Liselotte Bainer
WINCHESTER -- Liselotte "Lisa" Bainer, 76, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Winchester.
Funeral at 1 p.m. CST Friday, Feb. 19, in the funeral home chapel.
Burial at Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. CST today Feb. 18 at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Garreld Dilley
SEQUATCHIE -- Garreld Eugene Dilley, 66, passed away on Monday Jan. 11, 2010, in a Chattanooga hospital.
A native of Pattonburg, Mo., he was the son of the late Gathel and Isabelle Sparks Dilley.
Mr. Dilley was a veteran, serving in Vietnam and retiring from the U.S. Army in 1982 after more than 22 years of service.
Survivors include his sons, Charles Dilley, of Albany, Ore., and James Dilley, of Veneta, Ore.; several other family members and friends.
In accordance with his wishes no public services will be held.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.tatefh.com
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn. 423-942-9500.
Virginia Greene
CLEVELAND -- Virginia Clayton Greene, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.
A quiet, gentle wife, mother, and sister, she will be greatly missed by all knew and loved her.
Mrs. Greene was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Glen W. Greene; and her parents, George S. Clayton and Marjorie Ledford Clayton.
She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church for many years and for the last several years she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland and the Gleaners Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Greene is survived by her two children, Gary W. Greene (Dianne), of Cleveland and Debbie Watson (David), of Lookout Mountain; her grandchildren: April Perry (Tom) ,of Murfreesboro, Stephanie Pariani (Brian), of Houston, Texas, Brent Greene (Kate), of Westminster, Colo., Clay Watson (April), of Lookout Mountain and Katie Tipton (Taylor), of Arlington, Va. She was a loving great-grandmother to six great-granddaughters. She is also survived by her sisters, Patsy Carroll (Max) and Judy Hooper (DeWayne), all of Cleveland. Several nieces and nephews also survived.
A celebration of her life and homegoing will be held Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Gibson and Morty Lloyd officiating.
Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Clay Watson, Brent Greene, Tom Perry, Taylor Tipton, Lee Glover, David Carroll and John Carroll serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service.
Her family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
Mrs. Greene's family wishes to thank her caregivers at Garden Plaza of Cleveland for the loving care and kindness shown to her each and every day. Thank you also to Hospice of Chattanooga for their loving compassion and comfort.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Greene family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.
The family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 340 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 or Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Herbert Harvey
GRAYSVILLE -- Herbert "Gene" Harvey, 53, died Monday Feb. 15, 2010 at his home.
Survivors include wife, Debbie Harvey and several children.
Funeral will be at noon today at Texas Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Norman Huskey officiating.
Burial at Pleasantview Cemetery.
Arrangements by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Dayton.
Ronnie Nipper
PIKEVILLE -- Ronnie Nipper, 51, died Wednesday Feb. 17, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Doris Nipper.
Survived by wife, Sandy Nipper, of Waynesboro; daughters, Lindsay and Shelly Nipper, of Whitwell; one sister, Patty (Edwin) Farley; and one brother, Donnie (Lisa) Nipper, both of Pikeville.
Services Friday at 1 p.m. CST in the chapel with Minister Bobby Collier officiating.
Burial will be in Humble Cemetery.
Visitation will begin today at 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville.
Morris Norvell
SEQUATCHIE -- Morris Norvell, 67, departed this world and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at his home.
Born in Kimball, Tenn. to the late Morris Norvell Sr., and Audrey Durham Norvell, he had worked as a carpenter for over 40 years and was a member of New Beginnings Church in Jasper.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved fishing and was an avid gardener. He had a zest for life and will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Ann Ellis Norvell; son, Matthew (Jackie) Kilgore, of Ringgold, Ga.; daughter, Lynn (Jimmy) Shelton, of Jasper; brother, Lawrence "Eddie" (Dorothy) Norvell, of Kimball; sisters, Kathleen (Frank) Coffelt, of Jasper and Colleen Norvell, of Lewisville, Texas; grandchildren, Meghan and Mason Shelton, James Loyd "Jimmie" Kilgore; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. CST Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with Brother Jim Basham officiating.
Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation today from 5-9 p.m. CST at the funeral home.
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Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500.
Eva Phillips
ETOWAH -- Eva Mae Phillips, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at Life Care Center.
Service is 8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Etowah with visitation 5-8 p.m. prior.
Burial 2 p.m. Friday at McMinn Memory Gardens.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.
Bob Tudors
JASPER -- Bobby "Bob" Tudors, 65, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.
Mr. Tudors was born in South Pittsburg, Tenn., a son of the late Lonnie and Gladys Caldwell Tudors.
After graduating from Marion County High School, Mr. Tudors entered the US Navy, serving on the USS Shangri La.
He was the founder of Service Industrial Supply Company in Chattanooga and served as President of the company until his retirement.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers, Harvey, Jim, Billy, Howard and Gene Tudors; sisters, Frances Cox and Daisy Childress.
Survivors include his wife, Inna Eller Tudors, of Jasper; sons, Robert "Bobby" Tudors, of Chattanooga, and Allen Tudors, of Jasper; grandsons, Bobby Tudors III, of Trenton, Ga., and William Gossett, of Chattanooga; great-grandson Hayden Tudors; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon CST Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Luke Williams and Brother Billy Rankin officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West, in Tiftonia.
Jeff, Doyle, and Tim Collins, Chris and Billy Lancaster and Travis Sullivan will serve as pallbearers. Pete Frost will be an honorary pallbearer.
The family will receive friends for visitation today and Friday from 4-8 p.m. CST at the funeral home.
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Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper. 423-942-9500.
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Robert Brown
TRENTON -- Robert C. Brown 73, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.
He was a retired minister and teacher.
Survivors include two brothers, Donald (Tessie) Brown, Derby, Kan., Paul (Dian) Brown, Mount Morris, Mich.; sister Betty Lou Ostrander, Chesaning, Mich.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today in Trenton Baptist Cemetery with the Rev. John Smith officiating.
There is no visitation.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
Earl Capehart
LaFAYETTE -- Earl Ray "Ronnie" Capehart, 79, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was born May 5, 1930 to the late Clarence Ray Capehart and Gertrude Hardy Dake.
Mr. Capehart was a United States Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War where he was also a former prisoner of war for 18 months.
Being a vender and trader at the former 23rd Street Flea Market and the Trion Trade Day was among his favorite hobbies. He was of the Baptist faith.
His brothers, Fred Eugene Capehart and James Carl Capehart; and stepson, Billy Hull preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Kinsey Capehart; stepchildren, Bruce H. Kinsey; David Wayne Kinsey and James Thomas (Belinda) Kinsey, all of LaFayette; Gloria (Eddie) Hammontree, of Rossville; sister, Mary Faye Hasting of Flat Rock, Ala.; brother Dennis "Dent" (Joyce) Capehart, of Georgetown; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be today at 2:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with his nephew, the Rev. Robert K. Schrader officiating. Full military honors will be provided.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
The family will receive friends today from noon-2 p.m. at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga.
Emanuel Marek Jr.
ELLIJAY -- Emanuel F. Marek Jr."Manny" died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel Sr. and Leona Marek; brother-in-law, Jim Pilat.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Marek; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Le Marek and Jason Marek; stepson, Joe Roberts and stepdaughter-in-law, Christy Roberts; sister, Alvina Pilat; grandchildren, Jason Marek Jr., Aysia Marek and Ty Marek. Other special friends, Mike Bertolami, and Amber Goodwin.
To our Friends and Family
It deeply saddens us to inform all of you that Manny succumbed to ALS at 10:15 a.m. the morning of Feb. 9. His wish was to have all of his friends and family celebrate his life rather than mourn his death. On Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, we will have a Memorial Service doing just that, celebrating his life. February 16 would have been his 62nd birthday. Casual attire is requested for this celebration of life.
The details are as follows: Place - The Cross Creek Cafe located at Cross Creek Country Club, 1221 Cross Creek Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30327. Time - 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Phone - (Country Club) 404-351-1550.
Contact Debbie 706-635-3202 Home, Joe Marek 904-860-4001 cell.
When Manny was first was diagnosed, Joe started setting up a non-profit organization, The Emanuel F. Marek Foundation, Supporting ALS Research. In lieu of flowers, we ask donations be made to help support this organization. Checks may be made payable to the Emanuel F. Marek Foundation and sent to our address at 239 Oscar Court, Ellijay, GA 30540. There will also be a donation box at the Memorial Service on the 19th.
Also, please let us know if anyone needs a ride from and to the airport or a place to stay.
Love to all, the Manny Marek family.
Arrangements by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chatsworth.
Margaret Myers
CHICKAMAUGA -- Margaret Marie Sharrock Myers, 92, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.
She was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and was a member of Calvary Way Baptist Church for over 27 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gordon Myers Jr.; parents, D.C. and Myrtle Sharrock; son, James "Jim" Presley Myers; sister, Mary Evelyn "Dink" Gutherie; and brother, Roy Sharrock.
She is survived by her daughters, Betty Dempsey (Charles), Judy Dudley (Larry), and Janice Brown (Ross), all of Chickamauga; sons, John Myers III (Mary), of Rossville and Jerry Myers, of Chickamauga; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, with Brother Waylon Ingle officiating.
Interment will follow at Chickamauga City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today, Feb. 18, 2010, and prior to the service Friday.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, J Avery Bryan Chapel.
Thomas Purcell
LaFAYETTE -- Thomas "Tommy" Purcell, 67, died Sunday, Feb 14, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a son of the late Romie and Thelma Shaw Purcell.
He was a member of LaFayette First Baptist Church and was retired from the State Highway Department after 30 years of service.
Survivors are brother, Richard Purcell, of Rock Spring; sisters, Jo Purcell Smith, of Rock Spring and Leecie Horton, of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.
Private services were held Tuesday at LaFayette Memory Gardens with Brother David Cummings officiating. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway
Tommy Treadaway
DALTON -- Tommy Leon Treadaway, 63, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.
Visitation is today, Feb. 18, 2010, from 1-2 p.m.
Services will be today, Feb. 18, 2010 at 2 p.m.
Interment will be at West Hill Cemetery, Trion, Ga.
Arrangements by Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home, Summerville, Ga.
Francis Williams Jr.
LYERLY -- Francis Bayle "Goob" Williams Jr., 64, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.
Survivors: wife, Barbara Williams; children, Sherry Spivey, Vickie Cromer, Teresa Garmon; mother, Annie Williams; sisters, Martha Tudor, Doree Deering, Lula Blalock, Edith, Burrage; brothers, Dale Williams, Ray Williams, Charlie Williams; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral is 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Mason Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. today.
OTHER ARAS
Judy Thorne
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Judy McClendon Thorne, 55, formerly of Scottsboro, Ala., passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. CST Friday from Rainsville Funeral Home chapel.
Burial in Rainsville Memorial Park.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. CST today and 10 a.m- 2 p.m. CST Friday at the funeral home.