Obituaries

Obituaries for July 3, 2011

• Ralph Abbott

  ROSSVILLE Ralph Harold Abbott, 83, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011. He had lived in the North Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Church of …

• Winston Barber

  Winston Eugene Barber Sr., 76, of Signal Mountain, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 1, 2011, in a local hospital. Funeral services are 9 a.m. Wednesday in the …

• Harold Belcher

  Harold Alvin Belcher, 74, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at his home.Harold served his country in the U.S. Air-Force and went on to retire as an …

• John Biggs

  ETOWAH John Ronald Biggs, 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.He had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of his life …

• Cynthia Block

  Cynthia Ann Block, 56, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011.Cynthia was a member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church.She was preceded in death by her father, Carroll H. Brown.Survivors …

• Jimmy Callahan

  Jimmy "20/20" Stephen Callahan, 64, of Chattanooga, departed this life Wednesday, June 22, 2011.He was born in Chattanooga to the late Charles and Mary Callahan, and was preceded in death …

• Rose Clonts

  Rose Elma Beene Clonts left this world to join Gods Kingdom on Thursday, June 30, 2011.She was a resident at Alexian Village on Signal Mountain since 2007.Rose Elma had many, …

• Elizabeth Collins

  SUMMERVILLE Elizabeth Paulette Collins, 61, died Friday, July 1, 2011.Funeral is 2 p.m. today, July 3, 2011, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, Ga.Visitation is 1 until 2 p.m. today prior …

• Rita Crane

  Rita A. "Nee Arnow" Crane, 94, of Chattanooga, formerly of Milwaukee, Wis., passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011.She is survived by her most loving, devoted and precious husband, Henry David …

• Alberta Davis

  DECATUR Alberta Ervin Davis, 72, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011, at her home.Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at United Christian Church in Decatur, Ala., with the Rev. …

• Mamie Davis

  Mamie Y. Davis, 89, of Mowbray Mountain, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at her home. She is survived by husband of 70 years, Clifford Davis.Services will be 2 …

• Mildred Goins

  ROSSVILLE Mildred Goins, 84, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011, in a local assisted living facility.She was a longtime resident of Rossville and attended the Cooper Heights Church of …

• Dianne Graf

  WINCHESTER Dianne Shafer Graf, 64, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011.Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday.Services will follow at 1 p.m. in Moore-Cortner Chapel with the Rev. Bill Burk officiating.Interment: Franklin …

• Mike Higgins

  Michael William "Mike" Higgins, 59, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011, in a local hospital. He was a resident of Soddy-Daisy for 25 years and a retired …

• Owen Holder

  Owen Alvin Holder Jr., 79, of Ooltewah, died Friday, July 1, 2011.Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

• Shirley Housley

  CLEVELAND Shirley Mae Housley, 53, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Sky Ridge Hospital.She was of the Baptist faith. She was predeceased by her father, Haden Housley. Survivors include …

• Beverly Kierstead

  EVENSVILLE Beverly Kierstead, 59, died Saturday, July 2, 2011, at her home.Funeral services for Beverly will be held at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel.The family is being …

• Barney Lemons

  GRANDVIEW Barney Lemons Jr., 64, died Friday, July 1, 2011, in Crossville.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel. Burial with military honors will follow …

• In Loving

  DORIS PINIONJuly 3, 1939 - Dec. 28, 2007Cakes, candles, fireworks and hats.. Ice cream, a party, there's no need for that.I'm sure birthdays in Heaven are much more fun..You're spending …

• Edna Mills

  Edna E. Mills, 87, of Chattanooga, a wonderful Christian lady, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, July 1, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Edna was a …

• Doretha Moore

  Doretha Moore, 86, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011, in Chattanooga.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue.

• Emily Moore

  ESTILL SPRINGS Emily Schramm Moore, 52, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011.Funeral: 1 p.m. today at Moore-Cortner Chapel with the Rev. Elizabeth Ferguson officiating.Interment: Owens Chapel Cemetery, Winchester, Tenn.Attangements …

• Ella Myers

  Ella Pittman Myers, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011, at her residence.A resident of the Chattanooga area for most of her life, she was a nurses aide …

• Ruby Nichols

  Ruby Elizabeth Nichols, 79, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 30, 2011.She was born in Dalton, Ga., and moved to Chattanooga in the late 1930s.She …

• Nellie Randolph

  Nellie Randolph, 70, former resident of Cleveland, died Thursday, June 30, 2011.Survivors include her husband, Melvin Randolph; daughter, Sherry Payne; son, Terry Randolph; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Funeral services will …

• Wilma Ray

  DECHERD Wilma J. Ray, 78, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011.Funeral services will be 4 p.m. today at Moore-Cortner Chapel with Doyle Coulson officiating.Interment: Cowan Montgomery Cemetery.Arrangements by Moore-Cortner Funeral …

• Harry Rogers

  CHICKAMAUGA Harry Eldon Rogers, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 1, 2011.He had lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for most …

• John Schroeder

  HAYESVILLE, N.C. John Joseph Schroeder, 75, died Friday, July 1, 2011.Local arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

• Billy Sivley

  Billy Ray Sivley, 74, of East Ridge, passed away Saturday, July2, 2011.He was an Air Force veteran and a member of Gateway Baptist ChurchSurvivors include his wife, Diane Bolton Sivley; …

• Avis Smith

  OLD FORT Avis L. Skadsheim Smith, 85, died Thursday, June 30, 2011.Survivors are daughters, Susan Monk, of Old Fort, Kathryn Diane Pursleyer, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Karen Denice Nunley, Joel Thomas …

• Ruby Smith

  Ruby J. Smith, 86, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday June 27, 2011, at a local health care facility.Funeral: at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Galilee Baptist Church, 2000 Jackson St. with …

• Earl Sullivan

  Earl Denton Sullivan, 73, of Hixson, died Thursday, June 30, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family.A native of Pikeville, Tenn., Earl had been a resident of Hixson for …

• LeRoy Surrett

  Bobby LeRoy Surrett, 70, a native of White Pine, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 30, 2011.LeRoy was a beloved husband, father, and papaw; a godly …

• Antonia Trell

  Antonia "Trell" TaylorJune 14, 1982 To July 3, 2010Trell,This past year has been a year filled with hurt, pain, and grief. Its still so hard to believe that you are …

• Antonio Trell

  Antonio "Trell" TaylorJune 14, 1982 - July 3, 2011You were the joy of our lives Oh, you are so missed.This day one year ago, you went to be with the …

• Billy Tucker

  ROSSVILLE Billy Ray Tucker, 63, departed this life Thursday, June 30, 2011, at his home.Billy worked for Southern Champion Trays for 15 years, and was preceded in death by his …

• Thelma Wilson

  Thelma H. Wilson, 82, passed on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at a local health care facility.She retired from the city of Chattanooga Human Services Department with over 25 years of …