Obituaries for May 26, 2010

HAMILTON COUNTY

Susan Attlee

E. Susan Attlee, 80, of East Ridge, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010.

Mrs. Attlee was born in Chattanooga, and raised by her parents, Earl and Mildred Smith. She was a retired school teacher from Manasquan Elementary in New Jersey and volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Bellmar, N.J., where she served as the director for 18 years.

Surviving are her sons, Victor and Earle Attlee, and three grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, Belmar, N.J. (Interfaith Neighbors, 810 Fourth Ave., Asbury, NJ 00012).

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 26, at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Lakewood Memory Garden, South, with Pastor Charles Knight officiating.

Please share your condolences at www.mem.com

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

LuElla Bartel

LuElla Bartel, 91, of Ooltewah, passed away May 21, 2010, at Ooltewah.

She was born Sept. 19, 1918, at Tampa, Kan., to Henry and Amelia Hass Hoffman. She attended a one room school at Victory School, and went on to graduate from Durham High School in 1937. At a wedding, she was reunited with Leonard Bartel, a Durham High School friend and married Jan. 18, 1943, at McPherson, Kan. LuElla and Leonard lived for few years at Durham, Kan., before moving to Chase County, Kan., and then lived most of their life in Marion, Kan. LuElla moved to Ooltewah, to live with her eldest son after the death of her husband. LuElla was a member of McDonald Road Seventh-day Adventist Church and has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1945.

LuElla enjoyed needle work and helping others, especially volunteering where she saw a need.

LuElla was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Arnila Hass Hoffman; her husband, Leonard Bartel; one sister, Ruby Ollek; two brothers, Leroy Hoffman and Earl Hoffman.

She leaves behind two sons, Larry Bartel (Suzanne), of Ooltewah, and Glenn Bartel, of Shawnee, Kan.; four grandchildren, Scott Bartel, of Pensacola, Fla., Jeannie (Dale) Yahrmatter, of Suwanee, Ga., Taylor and Nicole Bartel, of Olathe, Kan.; one great-grandson, Devin Yahrmatter, of Suwanee, Ga.; and one great-grandson to be.

Services will be Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Zeiner Funeral Home, in Marion, Kan., with visitation from noon to 1 p.m., service will be at 1 p.m. and graveside will follow at Durham Park Cemetery, Durham, Kan. Her final resting place will be beside her late husband at Durham Park Cemetery

Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com .

Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.

Imogene Boston

Dorothy Imogene Wright Boston, of Sale Creek, passed away of natural causes, on Monday, May 24, 2010.

She was born on Jan. 15, 1931, in Soddy, Tenn., to the late Len Parker and Mamie Redden. She was a former member of Daisy Church of God and a current member of Sale Creek Church of God.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Faye Wright; her first husband, Dexter "Mitch" Wright; sisters, Glenna Schlicher, Robbie Dean Wells and Carolyn Sue Ricketts; and brothers, James "Buddy" Parker and Lawrence Parker.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Leroy Boston; children, Walter Eugene (Mitzi) Wright, of Hixson, Dolores Wright (Jerry) Beavers, of Soddy-Daisy, and Kenneth Edward (Charlotte) Wright, of Sale Creek; grandchildren, Chris (Melisa) and Adam Beavers, of Soddy-Daisy, Derek Wright, of Pensacola, Fla., Kelli Wright (Denny) Beason, of Soddy-Daisy, Scarlet (Brandon) Elliott, of East Ridge, Courtney "CJ" (Eddie) Rigney, of Alabama, Joshua and Ian Wright, of Hixson; great-grandchildren, Sky and Cody Beason , Mollie Beavers and Diva Rigney; stepchildren, Teresa (Gary) Cooper, of Soddy-Daisy, Kenneth Boston Jr., of Carrolton, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held today, May 26, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Sale Creek Church of God with Bishop Kenneth Bolton officiating.

Burial will follow at Welsh-Rogers Cemetery.

Visitation is today after 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.

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

Parker Carroll

Parker Lynn Carroll, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2010.

Parker, a devoted husband, father and friend, is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edna Louise; two children, daughter, Patricia Lynn Nail, and her husband, Bill Nail; son, Parker Craig Carroll; two grandchildren, Heather Elizabeth Aulbert and husband, Jon Aulbert, Wesley Parker Nail and wife, Angela Nail; and three great-grandchildren, Emma Kaitlyn Nail, Madeline Elizabeth Aulbert and Jamie Lynn Aulbert.

Parker's working career included employment with the Army Depot in Memphis and the U.S. Geological Survey. After thirty plus years working for federal services, Parker retired from the Johnson Space Center of Houston, Texas in 1978. He and his wife moved to Chattanooga in 1979 where he practiced law for many years until he retired from total employment.

Parker was a deacon of First Baptist Church, Golden Gateway, of Chattanooga and taught the Seeker Sunday School Class there. He was a member of the Retired Federal Employees Association.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the North Chapel.

Services for Mr. Carroll will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the North Chapel.

Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

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

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.

Louise Eller

Louise Odell Eller, 76, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

Mrs. Eller was born April 17, 1934, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lilly Shankles Clark.

Survivors include he husband, Allen Eller; son, Dustin Townsend; brothers, Ray Odell and Freddy Harriel; and grandson, Jimmy Watts. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Shelia Watts; brother, Erby Odell.

Online guest book is at www.wilsonfhinc.com.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. CDT Thursday from the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will be in Whitehall Cemetery, Fort Payne.

The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. CDT today at Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Payne.

Robert Ford

Robert Charles Ford, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel.

Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society.

Further arrangements will be announced by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.

Michael Haggard

Michael Ray Haggard, 25, Hixson, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010.

Survivors include his daughter, Amylou Gray Haggard; mother, Jill A. Martin; sisters: Natasha Martin, Carolyn Martin-Lanham and April Haggard; brother, John Martin; and grandparents, Betty Hodge and Mickey Harris.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home with Minister Tommy Stone officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 to 1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Jack Henley

Jack Olen Henley, 89, of East Brainerd, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. Jack retired from DuPont after 38 years of service and was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Myrtle Alice Henley; brothers, Clarence Henley, Carl Henley and Frank Henley; and sisters, Reba Clemmons and Nina Jennings.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Rubye Tate Henley; sons, Jack (Denise) Henley and Mark (Lisa) Henley; grandchildren, Jason Henley, Drew (Diane) Henley, Allison Henley, Jackson Henley and Rachel Henley; great-granddaughter, Anna Henley; sister, Cody Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today, May 26, in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Chaplain Patrick Brownell officiating.

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

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremations Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Virginia Herndon

Virginia Ruth Mathely Herndon, 72, of Hixson, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, at a local hospital.

She was of the Baptist faith. She loved animal and was a supporter of the McKamey Animal Shelter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Herndon; parents, Claude and Marie Hixson; and two sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Tim Mosteller and Dottie Mockbee, Russ (Raquel) Wise; daughter, Barbara Beauford and Matthew Olson; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

There will be no service at this time.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.

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

Alexander Hill

Alexander Hill, 81, passed away, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at a local hospital.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

William Hill

William Hill, 78, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010.

He was the son of the late Joe and Eppia Hill Sr., was born in Macon, Ga. He served in U.S. Army during the Korean War, 1952-1954. He retired from U.S. Steel in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Orlando Hill; brothers, Joe Hill Jr. and David Hill.

He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving wife, Hazel Hill; five sons, Gregory (Vickie) Hill, Toney (Susan) Hill, Gregory Derek Hill, of Macon, Ga., Cedric Bryant and Stephan Bryant, of Chattanooga; three daughters, Patricia Ann Hill, Atlanta, Juana Hill, of New Jersey, and Sherri Bryant, of Chattanooga; three sisters, Louise Dossett, of Chattanooga, Lind Hill-Nesbitt and Effie Hicks, of Macon, Ga.; two brothers, Oscar (Margret) Hill, of Cleveland, Ohio, and the Rev. Benjamin (Rebecca) Hill, of Forsyth, Ga.; two aunts, Catherine King, of Chattanooga, and Annie Mae Hill, of Macon, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010, at noon in the chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home with the Rev. David Hill officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to services today.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

Sterling Kellogg III

Sterling Stayton Kellogg III, 52, of Hixson, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010.

Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www. CovenantFuneral.com.

Charlene Koory

Charlene Marie Koory, 41, of Chattanooga died suddenly Friday, May 21, 2010.

She graduated from Bearden High School, Knoxville, 1986; Chattanooga State 1993 (AS- Interpreter for the Deaf); and UT Knoxville 1995 (BA- Speech Pathology and Audiology).

She worked in retail sales, and signed for the deaf at St. Jude's.

Survivors include her grandmother, Vernon P. Herb, Nashville; parents, Charles and Mary Jo Koory; and brothers, Charles, James and Thomas and their families.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, located on Dayton Boulevard.

Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel.

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.

Keith Kropp Jr.

William Keith Kropp Jr. died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at his home in Hixson with his family after a long illness. He was 83.

He was raised on Signal Mountain and attended Baylor School. On his 17th birthday he enlisted in the Navy and served in the South Pacific aboard an LCV. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1984. Following the death of his son, Keith III, in 1983, he operated "Choo Choo Fly and Tackle." For many years he was a dealer at Gateway Antique Mall.

Keith was a willing volunteer for the activities of his children and grandchildren at St. Augustine's, Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Jude and Notre Dame schools, be it scouts, sports, band and also the CSYO.

He was preceded in death by his son, William Keith Kropp III; parents, William Keith and Frances Hall Kropp; and brother, Guion Hall Kropp.

Keith is survived by his wife of 59 years, Polly; son, Chris, and wife Janet; twin granddaughters, Eva Frances and Effie Caroline, all of Knoxville; daughter, Susan Kropp Smith; twin grandsons, Josh Goodlett and wife, Lora and Justin Kropp, whom he and Polly raised and dearly loved as their own.

A graveside service will be in Forest Hill Cemetery on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Al Humbrecht officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy.

Joyce Moten

Joyce Elizabeth Moten, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010, in a local hospital.

She was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ella Robinson, and sister, Star Bledsoe.

Survivors: husband, Paul Moten; son, Tracy (Angela) Moten, of Atlanta; daughter, Felecia Mason, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Clecia Joi Mason, of Chicago, Ill., Cliff Mason II, of Hollywood, Fla., Gavin Moten and Jecobi Moten, both of Atlanta, Holli Mason and Kiara Dekine, both of Chattanooga; brother, Henry "Billy" Robinson, of Chattanooga; sisters, Jean Eberhardt, Jo Ann (Bobby) Benton, Madline Hale and Linda (Bill) Petty, all of Chattanooga; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; devoted friend, Martha Sims; and many others.

Funeral: Thursday at noon at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Moore officiating.

Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

Visitation: today from 6 to 7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.

Robert Mullins

Robert R. "Bob" Mullins, 72, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, at his home.

He was a member of Hamilton Community Church and was retired from Olan Mills. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Benham.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Almedda Reed Mullins; one son, Ashley (Mary) Mullins, of Chattanooga; two daughters, Alicia (John) Williams, of Thompson Station, Tenn., and Mylene Grimm, of Bristol, R.I.; five grandchildren, Alexa and Caitlin Williams, Grant and Barrett Mullins and Alison Grimm; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Rosemary) Grimm, Pflugerville, Texas; one sister, Judy (Marvin) Snyder, of Dayton, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. John Gulley officiating.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

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

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.

William Ramey

William M. "Bill" Ramey, 65, of Hixson, formerly of Maryville, Tenn, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010, in Chattanooga.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Ramey Jr.

Survivors include his mother, Nell Ramey, of Maryville, and son, David Ramey of Hixson.

No services are planned.

Arrangements are by McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 865-982-6812, www.mccammonamonsclick.com

Chastity Ratcliff

Chastity Loraine Ratcliff, 35, of Georgetown, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010.

She was a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by one son, Mark A. Ratcliff Jr; one sister, Crystal Lynn Welch; and grandmother, Jessie Prestwood.

She is survived by her father, John T. Cagle; mother, Pat Cagle; husband, Mark A. Ratcliff; son, Cody Lynn Ratcliff; brother, Nathan Ratcliff; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Harvill and Pastor Billy Joe Banther officiating.

Interment will follow in McInturff Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Thursday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.

Steve Roper

Steve Roper, 34, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, because of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was a graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School and was a member of Sheet Metal Worker's Local #5. He was an avid hunter.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Chase Roper.

He is survived by his father, Fred Roper; stepmother, Carole Reese Roper; special friend, Karen Bianco; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamson andsons.com.

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

Herbert Rosenberg

Herbert Stone Rosenberg, 88, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2010, in his home surrounded by his four loving and devoted daughters

He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn of 66 years.

He was born and educated in Boston, Mass., and attended Northeastern and Boston Universities. He enlisted in the army in 1942 and retired as Command Sergeant Major, a proud World War II veteran. He provided for his family after relocating in 1947 to Washington, D.C. as a salesman, entrepreneur, and joint proprietor of the family-owned restaurants, Lindy's Bon Apetit and Lindy's Red Lion of Foggy Bottom. He was a member of many organizations including the American Legion; past commander of Greenbelt, Md., Knights of Pythias; and the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars in Collegedale. He was an active member of the Mizpah Congregation of Chattanooga. He will be greatly missed.

Continuing his legacy are his four daughters, Sheila Vickness, Plantation, Fla.; Linda Adams, The Villages, Fla.; Margery Sultan, Silver Spring, Md.; and Donna Lawson, of Ooltewah.

Survivors also include four appreciative sons-in-law, 11 caring grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Services are at 7 p.m. today, May 26, 2010, in the J Avery Bryan Chapel.

Burial services will take place Friday, May 28, 2010, at King David Cemetery in Falls Church, Va.

Arrangements are under the direction of J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.

Russell Schaeffer

Russell H. Schaeffer, 84 of Ooltewah, died Friday, May 21, 2010.

He was the son of the late Thomas L. and Lizzie Hill Schaeffer.

Russell was a Seventh-day Adventist teacher for 40 years, retiring 1988. He was a member and deacon at Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church and former president of the 55 Plus Club.

Russell was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved music.

Russell was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Schaeffer.

Survivors include his wife of 181/2 years, Patricia Maize Schaeffer; sons, Richard Schaeffer, Roy (Cheryl) Schaeffer, Gerald Maize and Lonnie Maize; daughter, Pamela Harris; six grandchildren, Jillian Schaeffer, Brett Schaeffer, Jesse Maize, Malissa Harris, Jeb Maize and MacKenzie Maize; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists, at 11 a.m. today, May 26, with Dr. George Akers and Pastor Dwight Herod officiating.

Interment will follow in Collegedale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the A.W. Spalding Middle School, P.O. Box 3002, Collegedale, TN 37315.

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

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today, May 26, at the church.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

D.J. Simoes

Djalma "D.J." Simoes, 49, of Hixson, passed away Monday May 24, 2010, at his home, with family surrounding him, after a long battle with heart problems.

A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, his family to Miami, Fla., when he was two years old and then later moved to Collegedale, Tenn., in 1985. D.J. was such a blessing to us. We know now that he is at peace and will hurt no more. We will always love him and will truly miss him throughout the years, but we know he is resting, awaiting Jesus' return. May we all be at peace now.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeronymo and Miriam Simoes, and two brothers, Adoniran "Sam" Simoes and Djalma Simoes, whom he was named after.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Joy Cady Simoes; two daughters, Ashley Williams and Heather Cagle (Jeremey), both of Hixson; one sister, Silmara "Sam" Genovar, of Cleveland, Tenn.; two brothers, Jurimar "Jerry" Simoes, of Cleveland, Tenn., and Edson "Eddie" Simoes, of Hixson; four grandchildren, Erika Lee, Justice Keith, Brysin Djalma and Braylynn Joy Cagle; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jerry Arnold officiating.

Interment will follow at Collegedale Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. and until funeral time Thursday at the funeral home.

We would like to thank Amy and all the wonderful Hospice of Chattanooga nurses for taking excellent care of D.J. Also thanks to all the employees of NWT at Erlanger for all the times he has been a patient there and the great care he received there.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the funeral home for funeral expenses.

An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Ga.

Barbara Streun

Barbara Ann Streun, 78, lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010.

A memorial service is at 1 p.m. today at Brooks United Methodist Church, Luptin City, with Dr. Tony Wilson and the Rev. Lyle White officiating.

Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.

Clyde Willhoit

Clyde L. Willhoit, 87, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, former Chattanooga Chief of Police, Tennessee Deputy Commissioner of Safety under former Tennessee State Safety Commissioner Gene Roberts and retired City Court Clerk passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Chattanooga.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Brainerd Baptist Church, 300 Brookfield Ave., where the funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m.

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

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

TENNESSEE

David Ake

COWAN -- David W. Ake, 47, died on Monday, May 24, 2010.

A funeral service is at 1 p.m. CDT today at Moore-Cortner Chapel.

Interment will be in Cowan Montgomery Cemetery, Cowan, Tenn.

Arrangements are by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

William Crisp

CLEVELAND -- William D. "Bill" Crisp, 59, died Monday, May 24, 2010.

Survivors include six sisters, two brothers and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m.Thursday and visitation is 2-4 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Shiloh Baptist Cemetery.

Earl Fugate

SPRING CITY -- William Earl Fugate, 81, died Monday, May 24, 2010.

Funeral services will be today at noon in Vandewall Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Steve Hensley officiating.

Burial will be in Spring City Memory Gardens.

Please share your memories at the online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.

Anthony Gipson Sr.

SEWANEE -- Anthony Wayne Gipson Sr., 61, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, at his residence.

He was born in Sewanee to the late Erskin Berry Gipson and Hattie Marie Gudger Gipson. He was a 1968 graduate of Franklin County High School and a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of a pioneer family of Franklin County and the great-great-grandson of Allen Gipson and Colonel John R. Gudger.

Survivors include a daughter, Jayme Marie Gipson Condra, and husband, Charles Condra, of Monteagle; sons, Jason Ray Gipson and wife, Cristy Sisk Gipson, and Anthony Wayne Gipson Jr., of Cowan; brothers, Berry Eugene Gipson, of Decherd, James E. Gipson and Richard D. Gipson, of Sewanee; grandchildren, River, Tara and Kayman Condra, of Monteagle, Lily and Carly Gipson, of Cowan; and companion and friend, Tina Stephens, of Sewanee.

Graveside services with full military honors are at 3 p.m. today, May 26, 2010, at Eastern Star Cemetery in Sewanee. The Rev. James Pappas of Trinity Episcopal Church will conduct the service.

Arrangements are by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. NW, Winchester, TN 37398 931-967-2222, www.moore-cortner.com.

Tom Gray

KIMBALL -- Wilson "Tom" Gray, 85, died Monday, May 24, 2010, in a local nursing home.

One of 13 children born to the late Joe Daniel and Letha Jane Colvin Gray, he was a US Army veteran of World War II. He moved to Rockford, Ill. where he worked for 36 years for BorgWarner Auto Manufacturing. Upon retirement, he returned to his native Marion County to be near his family. Tom was a member of South Pittsburg Church of God and the UAW Local 251.

He was preceded in death by three sons, Eddie, Tom and Wilson Gray Jr.; brothers, Fred, Leonard and Lambert Gray; and sisters, Billie Ward, Gladys Phillips, Jennie O'Leary, Lena Mae Brown and Virgie Davis.

Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Henderson Gray, of Kimball; daughter, Denah Gray, of Byron, Ill.; stepchildren, Michael Walden, of Kimball, Gayla Blalock, of Mentone, Ala. and Darrell Walden, of Grand Prairie, Texas; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Woodrow Gray and Jack Gray, of Rockford, Ill.; sisters, Betty Gill and Margie Stone, both of Kimball; daughter-in-law, Betty Gray, of San Diego, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 2 p.m. CDT with the Rev. Ronnie Case and the Rev. Glenn Thomas officiating.

Interment will be in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.rogers funeralhome.com.

The family will receive friends for visitation today, May 26, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. CDT at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.

Hershel Grimes

GRUETLI-LAAGER -- Hershel W. Grimes, 88, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Mount Etta Freewill Baptist Church.

He was born on May 2, 1922, to Fred and Mila Green Grimes who preceded him in death along with his wife, Ethel Grimes; sons, Carl Ray and Herbert Lee Grimes; granddaughter, Reva Kilgore; brothers, Herbert and Howard Grimes; sisters, Ola Shannon and Marie Wright.

He is survived by his sons, Earl (Brenda), William (Connie), Charles (Carol), Wayne, Joe (Charlotte) and Benny (Bobbie) Grimes; daughters, Juanita Griffith, Carolyn (Darwin) Shipley, Ellen (Grady) Lemons and Irene (Terry) Campbell; brother, Harley Grimes; sisters, Alene Layne, Betty Kilgore and Katie Hobbs; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. CDT Friday in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow in the Burkett's Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation is today from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. CDT and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. CDT.

Arrangements are by Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.

Frances Kelley

CLEVELAND -- Frances "Fran" Louise Kelley, 57, died Sunday, May 23, 2010.

Survivors include: husband, David Kelley; daughter, Jennifer Leonard, and husband, Ryan; four sisters; and eight brothers.

Funeral services are noon Thursday and visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church.

Arrangements are by Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.

Hazel Malone

ATHENS -- Hazel Christine McConkey Malone, 80, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at her home.

Funeral services are at 8 p.m. today in the chapel.

Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at McMinn Memory Gardens.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.

Jeff Roberts

PIKEVILLE -- Jeff Roberts, 40, died Monday, May 24, 2010, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was a visitor of Rhea Central Church of God and a construction worker for more than 15 years.

Jeff was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mamie and Gilbert Layne and Ernie and Dillie Roberts, and father, William Roberts.

He is survived by his children, Cody Bolin, Brandon and Vivian Herd and Tyler Roberts; mother, Judy Duffey; stepfather, Cliff Duffey; sister, Wendy Cooley; stepsister, Dawn Duffey; stepbrother, Cliff Duffey Jr.; grandchildren, Julie, Taya and Joseph Herd; and special nieces and nephews, Natasha and Nakita Cooley.

Services will be held Thursday May 27 at 1 p.m. CDT with the Rev. Jeanie Brown officiating.

The family will received friends today from 5 to 9 p.m. CDT

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

Pikeville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Snider

RICEVILLE -- Robert David Snider, 66, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel.

Burial will be in Sullins Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.

GEORGIA

Milton Clowers

FAYETTEVILLE -- Milton L. Clowers left his mortal bond to be with the Lord Thursday, May 20, 2010.

Mr. Clowers was born April 27, 1950, in Chattanooga. He was a son to the late Thomas H. and Beatrice Clowers. He also was preceded in death by three brothers, Nathaniel Tellis, Oliver Tellis and Thomas H. Clowers Jr., and four sisters, Jaquetta Norris, Mittie Tellis, Viola Wynes and Gloria Ann Allen.

Milton lived a very fulfilling life and is survived by his wife, Lauretta "Randi" Clowers; his loving children, son Eric S. McCaskill (Amy); daughter, Cameron G. Clowers; four brothers, James Tellis (Glennie), Herman Tellis (Barbara), William W. Clowers and Robert Clowers; two sisters, Barbara J. Crowley and Mary L. Douglas; five grandchildren, Gracelyn, Reginald, Khalil, Tyler and Gabrielle; and a host of nieces and nephews

Mr. Clowers was a native of Chattanooga, where he attended public school and graduated from Howard in 1968. He continued his education at Tennessee State University in Nashville. At a young age his career focus shifted to the electrical industry. Upon his arrival in Atlanta, he became employed by Grove Park Electric for a short period of time, and immediately thereafter, applied for and was accepted into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 613/National Electrical Contractors (NECA) Apprenticeship program. At that time, he was employed by Dixie Electric Co.

During his time at Dixie, he helped introduce Yukon Electric as a joint venture partner with Dixie Electric on projects for Delta Air Lines. After working for over a decade at Dixie, he also assisted Bill McLendon in the beginning of Michael Electric Company. Through a period of mergers and acquisitions, Milton Clowers made UpTime Electric the successful electrical contracting firm it is today.

In addition to his desire to build a successful electrical contracting firm, he donated time unselfishly to serve on the following boards and committees: Served as member of the Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association (AECA) Board of Directors as well as its secretary/treasurer, president, governor and chairman; served as a trustee of IBEW Local 613 & Contributing Employers Family Health Plan and Pension Fund as well as its chairman; served as chairman of the AECA Government Affairs Committee; served as a member of the AECA Labor Relations Committee; and served as a member of the Atlanta Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.

Mr. Clowers was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend. He was strong, multitalented and gave so much to many. One of his many passions was staying connected to his roots as an active leader of Howard H.S. class of 1968 alumnus.

Mr. Clowers gave freely and lived by the principles of truth and integrity. He was a no nonsense person, who was fair and compassionate. Over the years Mr. Clowers touched many lives in the community during his earthly existence he never knew the full magnitude of the lives he impacted.

Celebration of life services for Mr. Clowers will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at New Macedonia Baptist Church, 7725 Highway 85, Riverdale, GA 30274-3921

Officiating: Pastor Mona Harper. Eulogy: Bishop James Harper III.

Public viewing: noon-7 p.m. today. Family will receive relatives and friends for visitation from 7 to 8 p.m.

Interment: at West View Cemetery in Atlanta.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to make a Wish Foundation of Georgia.

Condolences also may be expressed to the family via Internet at www.williamsonmortuary.com/index.cfm.

Arrangements are by Williamson Mortuary, 1410 Highway 138 SW, Riverdale, GA 30296.

Elizabeth Coulter

LaFAYETTE -- Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Coulter, 85, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010, in Millen, Ga.

She was a resident of Walker County, Ga., before going to Millen to live. Miss Coulter was of the Methodist faith.

Preceded in death by parents, Dr. Robert Mitchell Coulter Sr. and Sarah Catherine Hunt Coulter, and brother, Robert "Bob" Mitchell Coulter Jr.

Survivors: nephew, Eugene Coulter Sr., Punta Gorda, Fla.; cousins; and a number of dear friends from Millen.

A graveside service is at 11 a.m. today conducted by the Rev. David Autry.

Interment will be in Coulter Memorial Cemetery.

By her request there will be no visitation.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Phillip Ellis

NOBLE -- Phillip Spencer Ellis, 27, died Sunday May 23, 2010.

Preceded in death by grandfather, Marion V. Ellis.

Survivors: mother, LaRae William Eveans, Noble; father, Lewis M. Ellis, Rossville; sister, Dunyetta Walker, Chattanooga; brother, Jake Ellis, LaFayette, and Nathan Royal, Chattanooga; grandparents, Louise Ellis, Fort Oglethorpe, Louise (Kenneth) Jones, Cloudland, and Jerry (Joyce) Snider, LaFayette; and great-grandmother, Betty Hamrick, LaFayette. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and special friends also survive.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral with Pastor Garry Bruce.

Pallbearers are Brandon Morgan, Ryan Stevens, Preston Fricks, Dustin Peek, Dewayne Snider and Jeffrey Snider.

Interment: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Visitation: today 6-9 p.m.

Paisley Fulmer

ROME -- Paisley Rebecca Fulmer, 6 months, died Saturday, May 22, 2010.

Survivors include parents, Cody and Cassie Fulmer; sister, Zailee Fulmer; and grandparents, Harold and Lynn Pollard, Anky & Candy Fulmer.

Funeral is at 2 p.m. today, May 26, 2010, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

Bonnie Gates

DALTON -- Bonnie Gates, 93, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, at her residence.

Bonnie was a faithful attendee and Children's Worker at McGaughey Chapel Church since her family moved to the area 70 years ago. Bonnie was an avid and accomplished quilter who loved to make quilts and give them to her family. Bonnie celebrated her 93rd birthday on Easter Sunday with her family, even going outside to watch her great- and great-great-nieces and nephews enjoy an egg hunt. She was a loving aunt, sister and Mother-Substitute to her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and will be very much missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rasha and Mary Ethel Hayes Gates; sisters, Esther Anlee Gates Plemons, Rosa Lee Gates Crow, Reba Nellie Jane Gates Burton and Dora Elizabeth Gates Stapp; and brothers, Thomas Calvin Gates, Clarence Gates, Alonzo Ashley Gates and James Rasha Gates.

Survivors include one sister, Jessie Lou Gates Foster, of Ringgold; sister-in-law, Bessie Gates, of Dalton; brother-in-law, Dale Burton, of Chattanooga; nieces and nephews, Karen Crow Roark, of Dalton, Larry and Jerri Burton, of Lawrenceville, Chris and Mary Burton, of Chattanooga, Darlene and Mike Robertson, of Aragon, Ga., Doretta and Ed Meeks of Ringgold, George and Cheryl Plemons, of Chattanooga, Carl and Sarah Stapp, of Boise, Idaho, Kathy and Danny Henson, of Ringgold, Kendall and Lori Foster, of Ringgold, Randall and Tracey Foster of Ringgold, Janis Swanson, of Ringgold and Linda Stevens; several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held today, May 26, 2010, at 4 p.m at McGaughey Chapel Church with the Rev. Danny Henson and the Rev. Jackie Painter officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopewell Cemetery Fund.

Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery.

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

Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com.

Julian Peeples Funeral Home, Pleasant Grove Chapel, Dalton, Ga., is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Martha Gifford

ROSSVILLE -- Martha Ray Gifford, 75, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2010.

Funeral services will be held today at 10 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Harold Reed officiating.

Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens on Highway 153.

To share your condolences, visit www.lane-southcrest chapel.com.

The family will receive friends today from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Beverley Humble

Beverley Ann Loy Humble, 52, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, in a local hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Beverley was a graduate of Kirkman High School, a member of Victory Baptist Church and was employed with Erlanger Health Systems for 321/2 years.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Garry Dewayne Loy, and grandparents, William E. Loy Sr., and Frances Elizabeth Loy and Hubert Brown.

Survivors include her husband, William C. Humble; parents, Bill and Pat Loy; brothers, Jeff (Teresa) Loy, of Chattanooga, and Eric (Lisa) Loy, of Flintstone; sister, Tammy (Steve) Downey; stepdaughter, Cindy Lynn Calhoun, of Byhalia, Miss.; stepson, Dean Edward Humble, of Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Dr. Ernest Groce and the Rev. James Sprayberry officiating.

Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

To share your memories, visit www.lane-southcrest chapel.com.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Eugene Johnson

RISING FAWN -- Robert Eugene Johnson, 73, died Saturday, May 22, 2010, in an accident in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

He was born Dec. 16, 1936, in Montgomery, Ala., one of thirteen children born to the late Joseph Biven and Angelina Buckelew Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was a successful businessman who was well known for his generosity. He resided in Tom Rivers, N.J., for many years and retired to Rising Fawn, where he operated several businesses and continued his charitable ways.

Mr. Johnson is survived his beloved pets (Max) and (Issie), his wife, Debbie Johnson; five children, Trisha Phelan, Debbie Johnson, Barbara Jedziniak, Michael Johnson and Jamie Johnson; former wife and husband, Regina and Jack Ditzel; eight grandchildren, Matthew Phelan, Olivia Phelan, Tara Goodrich, Michele Parkhill, Joseph Ferrari, Dana Jedziniak, Michael, Jedziniak and Savannah Johnson; six great-grandchildren, Xavier Parkhill, Naomi Figueroa, Raesean Benton, Eric Swain, Jaiden Goodrich and Jamie Goodrich; brothers, Richard (Kathy) Johnson, John Johnson, David Johnson; sisters, Margaret (John) Barlaw, Pauline Shelton and Judy Gambill; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EDT Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Rising Fawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Crider officiating.

Burial will be held in McKaig Cemetery, Rising Fawn, Ga.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday May 29, 2010, at the funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rising Fawn Baptist Church, P.O. Box 35, Rising Fawn, GA 30738

Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

Margaret May

ROSSVILLE -- Margaret May, 82, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, at her home.

She was a member of Scott Memorial Church of God.

Survivors include her husband, Everette O. May Jr.; two sons, Greg (Katy Berotti) May and Jeff (Kaye) May; three grandchildren, Jason May, Gareth May and Blythe May; siblings, Joe Bill Harris, Allene Ramsey, Holiway Harris, Arnold Harris and Manker Harris; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, with the Rev. Tim Sharp, the Rev. Les Fauntleroy and the Rev. John Pentz officiating.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm. today at the funeral home.

Charles Reynolds

SUMMERVILLE -- Charles "Rab" Reynolds, 75, died Monday, May 24, 2010.

Survivors, wife, Kathleen Reynolds; children, Eric (Annette) Reynolds, Deborah Wilkins and Melissa (Barry) Wooten; sisters, Joyce Brown, Kathy Dillard, brothers, Bud Reynolds, Duck Reynolds; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.

Visitation is from 6 until 8 p.m. today.

Travis Scott

TRENTON -- Travis Wayne Scott, age 47, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010.

Funeral services at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Straightway Cemetery.

Visitation: today, 4-10 p.m., and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.

Debbie Struble

TRENTON -- Debbie Struble, 87, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at Erlanger.

Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, James and Gail Barrett, Henagar; brother, Elmer Stacy, Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Joanne Matayas, Jeanie Kirchoff, John Kirchoff, Jim Barrett and Jimmie Lynn Barrett; and seven great-grandchildren

Mrs. Struble was preceded in death by her daughter, Vonnie Mae Roberts.

Graveside services are today, May 26, at 10 a.m. CDT at Fuller Cemetery.

Dellean Vaughn

ROSSVILLE -- Dellean "Curly" Vaughn, formerly of Rossville passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Venice, Fla.

She was born on Nov. 27, 1922, in Lookout Mountain, Ga. She had lived in Rossville for most of her life before moving to Venice, Fla. in 2006.

She was preceded in death by her devoted and beloved husband of 47 years, Ranell Vaughn; son, Ray Vaughn; parents, Curt and Mayetta Fraiser; sisters, Adell Driskill, Ivordean King, and Jadelle Hall; and brother, H.L. Fraiser.

Survivors include her daughter, Faye Theis, of Venice, Fla.; grandsons, Lance Vaughn and Derek Vaughn, both of Ringgold; daughter-in-law, Diane Vaughn, of Ringgold; and sister-in-law, Maxine Gang, of Rossville; and many nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 210 Wexford Blvd., Venice, FL 34293, or to Christ United Methodist Church, 1475 Center Road, Venice, FL 34293.

Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with the Rev. Jim Bennett officiating.

The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

ALABAMA

William Ball

STEVENSON -- William Jackson "Bill" Ball, 85, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, at Cumberland Health and Rehabilitation in Bridgeport, Ala.

Bill was the son of the late George Neapoleon "G.N." and Emma Colston Ball, born Sept. 10, 1924, in Bridgeport, Ala.

Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and served as a Guard Patrolman. He earned the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Ribbon (Japan), Victory Ribbon and two Overseas Service Bars.

He was a retired farmer and laborer for TVA.

Mr. Ball was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harry Lee Ball and Ivan Ball; and sisters, Mary Richardson, Alta Cookston, Lois Phillips and Ruth Ball.

He is survived by his sister, Jennie Lou Ball Rich, of Stevenson: several nieces and nephews; a host of great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Visitation is today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson.

The funeral service will be Thursday, May 27, at 11 a.m. CDT at the funeral home chapel officiated by Brother Dean Johnson and Brother Jimmy Ball.

Military honors and interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, www.rudderfuneral homes.com.

Rita Black

DUTTON -- Rita Evon Black, 52, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, at her residence.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. CDT Thursday, May 27, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Glenn York officiating.

Burial will follow in New Canaan Cemetery.

Visitation all day today.

Betty Poole

RAINSVILLE -- Betty Poole, 76, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Huntsville Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. CDT from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will be in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be held today from noon to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m CDT.

OTHER AREAS

Natalie Gerlaugh

VERO BEACH, Fla. -- Natalie E. Gerlaugh, 85, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at VNA Hospice House after a brief illness.

She was born April 6, 1925, in Louisville, Ky., and had been a resident of Vero Beach for 31/2 years, coming from Whitwell, Tenn.

She was of Episcopal faith.

Mrs. Gerlaugh is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Robert Gerlaugh, of Vero Beach; daughter, Mary Delaney, of Bolton, Mass; sons, Robert Ellis Gerlaugh, of Washington, D.C., and John Lawrence Gerlaugh, of Manassas, Va.; sister, Elizabeth DeLeon, of Gainsville, Fla; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded by her parents, Nathan and Desa Ellis Bloom, Lexington, Ky.

Services will be held at a later date.

Donations may be sent to VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960, in memory of Mrs. Natalie E. Gerlaugh.

Condolences may be sent to www.Lowtherfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.

Dorothy Sturgeon

NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- Dorothy W. Sturgeon, 79, died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Providence Retirement Home in New Albany.

She was a self-employed Nurse, a member of Sellersburg United Methodist Church, a member of Wooded View Golf Course and enjoyed gardening and her dog Maddie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Sturgeon.

Survivors include: two sons, Edward Lampert, (Phyllis), Lebanon, Tenn., and Robert Lampert, Chattanooga; daughter, Linda Birge, (Jerry), Sellersburg, Ind.; sister, Lee Philips, Sedona, Ariz.; and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, Blaire, Kyle and Joshua.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 30, at 4 p.m. at Garr Funeral Home in Sellersburg.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Memorial contributions can take the form of donations to The Crusade for Children.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.garrfuneral services.com.

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