Obituaries

Obituaries for May 9, 2014

• Adrianna Appleberry

  Adrianna Appleberry Adrianna Ann Moore Appleberry, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday May 6, 2014. Local survivors: husband, Micheal Appleberry; father, Alexander Moore Sr.; mother, Twanna M. Ware; grandparents, Roselyn S. …

• Adrianna Appleberry

  Adrianna Appleberry Adrianna Ann Moore Appleberry, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday May 6, 2014. Local survivors: husband, Micheal Appleberry; father, Alexander Moore Sr.; mother, Twanna M. Ware; grandparents, Roselyn S. …

• Eula Banks

  Eula Mae Banks, departed this life on Friday, May 2, 2014, surround by family and friends at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, Ga. She was born Feb. 7, 1947 to …

• Eula Banks

  Eula Mae Banks, departed this life on Friday, May 2, 2014, surround by family and friends at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, Ga. She was born Feb. 7, 1947 to …

• Eunice Barnett

  Eunice Barnett, 83, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her home. Born March 4, 1931, a native of Kentucky, came to live in North Georgia in 1956. She is the …

• Eunice Barnett

  Eunice Barnett, 83, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her home. Born March 4, 1931, a native of Kentucky, came to live in North Georgia in 1956. She is the …

• Hasel Berry

  Hasel Berry, 68, formerly of Grove Oak, Ala., passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Marshall Medical Center South. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today, May 9, from W.T. Wilson …

• Hasel Berry

  Hasel Berry, 68, formerly of Grove Oak, Ala., passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Marshall Medical Center South. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today, May 9, from W.T. Wilson …

• Valerie Bowden

  Valerie Anne Emily Bowden, born on January 29, 1933, was the youngest of seven children born to Herbert and Eva Luxford of Weybridge, Surrey, England. She married Malcolm Bowden in …

• Valerie Bowden

  Valerie Anne Emily Bowden, born on January 29, 1933, was the youngest of seven children born to Herbert and Eva Luxford of Weybridge, Surrey, England. She married Malcolm Bowden in …

• Ruth Brown

  Ruth Brown, 82 of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at home in Maryville. She was a member of Tyner United Methodist Church and played piano for several Baptist …

• Ruth Brown

  Ruth Brown, 82 of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at home in Maryville. She was a member of Tyner United Methodist Church and played piano for several Baptist …

• Sandra Brown

  Sandra Brown, 53, of Chattanooga, died at a local hospital on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave., 423-265-4414.

• Sandra Brown

  Sandra Brown, 53, of Chattanooga, died at a local hospital on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave., 423-265-4414.

• James Catrett Jr.

  James Franklin Catrett Jr., 84, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at his residence. Funeral at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Fairview Cemeterywww.rainsvillefuneralhome.com. Visitation …

• James Catrett Jr.

  James Franklin Catrett Jr., 84, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at his residence. Funeral at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Fairview Cemeterywww.rainsvillefuneralhome.com. Visitation …

• Glenda Conner

  Glenda Ann Conner, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She was born in Miami, Fla., to the late, George and Myrtle Chandler but had lived in the North Georgia area …

• Glenda Conner

  Glenda Ann Conner, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She was born in Miami, Fla., to the late, George and Myrtle Chandler but had lived in the North Georgia area …

• Jennifer Cooper

  Jennifer Lynn Cooper, 37, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Jennifer loved crime novels, authors Stephen King, Ann Rice, Dean Kootz and watching courtroom dramas. She enjoyed traveling, exploring …

• Jennifer Cooper

  Jennifer Lynn Cooper, 37, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Jennifer loved crime novels, authors Stephen King, Ann Rice, Dean Kootz and watching courtroom dramas. She enjoyed traveling, exploring …

• Emma Corbin

  Emma Corbin, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Emma Corbin

  Emma Corbin, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Linda Curtis

  Linda Faye Curtis, 47, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her home. A private memorial service has been held by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.fosterlayfuneralhome.net. …

• Linda Curtis

  Linda Faye Curtis, 47, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her home. A private memorial service has been held by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.fosterlayfuneralhome.net. …

• Thelma Davis

  LaFAYETTE Thelma Ruth Studdard Davis, 71, died Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was a member of the Fairview South Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Stanfield; parents, …

• Thelma Davis

  LaFAYETTE Thelma Ruth Studdard Davis, 71, died Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was a member of the Fairview South Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Stanfield; parents, …

• Opal Edwards

  Opal Irene Harris Edwards, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born to the late Lynns and Grace Shepard Harris in LaFayette on July 22, 1930. Opal was …

• Opal Edwards

  Opal Irene Harris Edwards, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born to the late Lynns and Grace Shepard Harris in LaFayette on July 22, 1930. Opal was …

• Bryan Hanson

  Bryan Eugene Hanson, 87, departed this life Thursday, May 8, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Neb., to the late Bryan and Alberta Hanson. Bryan was raised in Montana and …

• Bryan Hanson

  Bryan Eugene Hanson, 87, departed this life Thursday, May 8, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Neb., to the late Bryan and Alberta Hanson. Bryan was raised in Montana and …

• Clifford Hobbs

  LaFAYETTE Clifford Lee Hobbs, 61, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born on June 4, 1952, in Chickamauga, Ga., to the late Harvey Clarence and Nettie Mae Millican …

• Clifford Hobbs

  LaFAYETTE Clifford Lee Hobbs, 61, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born on June 4, 1952, in Chickamauga, Ga., to the late Harvey Clarence and Nettie Mae Millican …

• Monroe Hudson Jr.

  Monroe Fred Hudson Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Chattanooga. He was a graduate of the 1946 class of Howard High School, where he was also …

• Monroe Hudson Jr.

  Monroe Fred Hudson Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Chattanooga. He was a graduate of the 1946 class of Howard High School, where he was also …

• Geneva Jordan

  Geneva R. Jordan, 62, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Erlanger. Geneva formerly taught Sunday School at Friendship Baptist Church and taught baton lessons; was a Godmother to her nephew, …

• Geneva Jordan

  Geneva R. Jordan, 62, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Erlanger. Geneva formerly taught Sunday School at Friendship Baptist Church and taught baton lessons; was a Godmother to her nephew, …

• Norman Joshen

  Norman Joshen, 75, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Norman Joshen

  Norman Joshen, 75, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Ken Kennedy

  Billy Neal "Ken" Kennedy Jr., 51, of Hixson, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the University of Alabama Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd …

• Ken Kennedy

  Billy Neal "Ken" Kennedy Jr., 51, of Hixson, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the University of Alabama Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd …

• Lynn King

  Lynn Arms Forward King, 65, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 in Greer, S.C. She lived life to fullest with her free spirit and was strong …

• Lynn King

  Lynn Arms Forward King, 65, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 in Greer, S.C. She lived life to fullest with her free spirit and was strong …

• John Lane III

  John Franklin Lane III, 53, won his race Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was a member of Powells Crossroads Church of God and was preceded in death by his parents, …

• John Lane III

  John Franklin Lane III, 53, won his race Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was a member of Powells Crossroads Church of God and was preceded in death by his parents, …

• Geraldine Laster

  Geraldine C. Laster, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her residence. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and loved music and singing for …

• Geraldine Laster

  Geraldine C. Laster, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her residence. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and loved music and singing for …

• Clara Lewis

  Clara Dean Lewis, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014, at her residence. She was a member of Lookout Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in …

• Clara Lewis

  Clara Dean Lewis, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014, at her residence. She was a member of Lookout Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in …

• Rex McBride

  Robert Rex McBride, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was 87 years old. Rex was a native of Rossville, and has been a longtime resident of the …

• Rex McBride

  Robert Rex McBride, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was 87 years old. Rex was a native of Rossville, and has been a longtime resident of the …

• Della Myers

  Della Sue Myers, 74 of Birchwood, died Wedneday, May 7, 2014. Survivors: husband, George Myers; children, Wallace Myers, Carolyn Shannon, David Myers. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Ralph Buckner …

• Della Myers

  Della Sue Myers, 74 of Birchwood, died Wedneday, May 7, 2014. Survivors: husband, George Myers; children, Wallace Myers, Carolyn Shannon, David Myers. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Ralph Buckner …

• Katherine Prater

  Katherine Prater, 54, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Katherine Prater

  Katherine Prater, 54, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• William Reed

  William Granville Reed, 73, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Huntland. Visitation …

• William Reed

  William Granville Reed, 73, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Huntland. Visitation …

• Lou Reynolds

  Lou Ellen Reynolds, of Hixson, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, in a local health care facility. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 877-3524. Visit www.lanefh.com …

• Lou Reynolds

  Lou Ellen Reynolds, of Hixson, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, in a local health care facility. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 877-3524. Visit www.lanefh.com …

• Lizzie Sanderfur

  Lizzie Ann Sanderfur, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at a local hospital. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Lizzie Sanderfur

  Lizzie Ann Sanderfur, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at a local hospital. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Genevive Sanders

  Genevive Adams Sanders, 86, mother of Dr. Calvin Sanders of Fyffe, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Funeral at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, from Black Creek Baptist Church with …

• Genevive Sanders

  Genevive Adams Sanders, 86, mother of Dr. Calvin Sanders of Fyffe, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Funeral at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, from Black Creek Baptist Church with …

• Jeanette Sayre

  Jeanette E. Sayre, 89, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Consultant Health Care. Jeanette retired from Erlanger Hospital after working there for 20 years. She loved her work and the …

• Jeanette Sayre

  Jeanette E. Sayre, 89, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Consultant Health Care. Jeanette retired from Erlanger Hospital after working there for 20 years. She loved her work and the …

• Dewey Sheppard

  Dewey Sheppard, 87, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tenn. A longtime resident of Spring City, Dewey was the son of the late James and …

• Dewey Sheppard

  Dewey Sheppard, 87, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tenn. A longtime resident of Spring City, Dewey was the son of the late James and …

• Charles Shropshire

  Charles Shropshire, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at a local hospital. Arrangement by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Charles Shropshire

  Charles Shropshire, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at a local hospital. Arrangement by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

• Eugene Smith

  Eugene Douglas Smith, 87, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his son Davids home. Funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Burt chapel, Valley Head with the Rev. Darrell …

• Eugene Smith

  Eugene Douglas Smith, 87, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his son Davids home. Funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Burt chapel, Valley Head with the Rev. Darrell …

• Gregory Smith Sr.

  Gregory Bernard Smith Sr., 51, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 in a local hospital. He was formerly employed by Koch Foods. Survivors include his wife, Demetria Smith; …

• Gregory Smith Sr.

  Gregory Bernard Smith Sr., 51, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 in a local hospital. He was formerly employed by Koch Foods. Survivors include his wife, Demetria Smith; …

• Anthony Strickland

  Anthony Strickland, 58, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014, in a local hospital. Funeral at noon Friday in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with the Rev. J.C. …

• Anthony Strickland

  Anthony Strickland, 58, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014, in a local hospital. Funeral at noon Friday in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with the Rev. J.C. …

• Robert Swiger

  Robert "Bob" Roy Swiger, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of Cleveland Christian Church where he …

• Robert Swiger

  Robert "Bob" Roy Swiger, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of Cleveland Christian Church where he …

• Gary Tate

  Gary "Cal" Tate, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, William "Butch" Tate; grandparents, Danny Long, Billy and Joyce Tate; great-grandparents, Jim and …

• Gary Tate

  Gary "Cal" Tate, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, William "Butch" Tate; grandparents, Danny Long, Billy and Joyce Tate; great-grandparents, Jim and …

• Harold Torok

  Harold F. "Hal" Torok, 92, former Vice President of Ross Meehan Foundries, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his home. He was a graduate of Drexel Institute of Technology and …

• Harold Torok

  Harold F. "Hal" Torok, 92, former Vice President of Ross Meehan Foundries, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his home. He was a graduate of Drexel Institute of Technology and …

• Shirley Waters

  Shirley Bischoff Waters, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she was a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church. A graduate …

• Shirley Waters

  Shirley Bischoff Waters, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she was a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church. A graduate …