OBITUARIES

HAMILTON COUNTY

Marilyn Abel

Marilyn Abel, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Malik Blackstock

Malik K. Blackstock, 18, of Chattanooga, passed away on April 8, 2015.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, mother and father, LaKisha Odom and Charles Blackstock; his siblings, Raven Carter, Destiny Charter, Croshun Booker, Derrick Moore and Marion Donahue; his grandparents, John Flagg and Orlando and Evelyn Robinson; his girlfriend, Patricia Patillo; and unborn daughter, Paris Malia Blackstock Patillo; aunts, Tameka Meyer, Jacquelin Odum, Renee Douglas, Becky Odum, Beverly Ann Trody and Shantika Douglas; uncles, Cornelius Odom, Isaac Robinson and Erie Meyer; cousins, Justin Odom, Kevin Odom, Tiffany Hood, Aria Robinson and many more. A close family friend, Betty Robinson.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Olivet Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Adams Sr. officiating.

Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens.

The body may be viewed from noon until 7 p.m. today. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard- Bryan- Smith Funeral Directors.

Dorothy Bowers

Dorothy Bowers, 90, of Chattanooga and formerly of Riverside Calif., passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at a local health care facility.

Survivors include one son, Tom ( Mandy) Bowers, of Ooltewah; granddaughters, Courtney Bowers and Kelly Bowers.

The family would like to thank the staff of Soddy-Daisy Healthcare, Hospice of Chattanooga, and the family of the late Annie Collier for the compassion and care.

There will be a private service in California.

We invite you to visit the Bowers family guestbook and send a message of comfort to www.grissomserenity.com.

Grissom Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mark S. Grissom, Funeral Director, in charge of arrangements.

Mary Ann Burns

Mary Ann Burns, 82, died on April 14, 2015, in Chattanooga.

Mary Ann was a longtime member of Oakwood Baptist Church ( Chattanooga) and had retired from Parkridge Hospital.

She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas C. Burns; parents, Joe and Lena Turk; and sisters, Boots Cofer and Betty Morgan.

Mary Ann is survived by three daughters, Rebecca (John) Hooper, Chattanooga, Liz Burns and Carla Silas, both of Virginia; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her brother, Larry J. Turk.

Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. today, April 17, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev. Ken Clark officiating. The family will be meeting at 12:15 p.m. today at Chattanooga National Cemetery office for the service.

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Fred Fuller

Fred Fuller “Mr. Collegedale” passed away while on vacation in Florida Thursday, April 9, 2015.

He will be remembered for 45 years as State Farm Agent of Collegedale. He had a leading part in the start of Tri-Community Fire Department and the incorporation of the city of Collegedale serving as Mayor the first three terms followed by two terms as commissioner.

He leaves behind two sons, Fred Fuller Jr. and Ken Fuller, as well as 16 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Chattanooga 1st Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5 p.m. Saturday April 18. All are welcome.

Josephine Gomez

Josephine Dee Dee Gomez Alterman, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015.

Dee Dee was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. During her life she was known “The Voice That Ministers” singing in over 100 churches in the Chattanooga area.

Dee Dee is survived by her three children, Chris Gomez and wife Michelle, Kimberly Saldana and Christina Crackel; grandchildren, Alexandra and Giavana Saldana and Aaron Crackel; siblings, Joe Annichino and wife Karen and Debbie Behling and husband Peter; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

A celebration of life service for Dee Dee will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Chapel of Devotion with Don Hanson presiding.

Immediately after the service, the family asks that you join us for a celebration of her life. We are having an Italian dinner at a family owned store, The Gypsy Picker, 3701 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.

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

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Norma Haddox

Norma Jean “Pookie” Haddox, 81, passed Friday, April 10, 2015, at her residence.

She was a member of Thankful Baptist Church where she was in the Choir and Nurses Guild. Her last employment was at the Chambliss Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Haddox Sr.; parents; one brother, Oscar Jordan Jr.; sister, Eleanor Jordan; daughter, Anita Ellis; son, Otis Morris; stepdaughter, Faith Morris.

Survivors include daughters, Valerie ( Otis) Smartt, H. Denise Hawkins, Marsha Woods, Tonya Garth, Wanda Pritchett; son, Chris Haddox; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 1 p. m. at Thankful Baptist Church with Pastor Oscar Lockhart officiating. Interment in Monday, April 20, 2015, at 10 a.m. at National Cemetery.

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

Lillian Hattley

Lillian McDevitt Hattley, 82, of Hixson, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, surrounded by family.

Lillian lived a long and full life, was a retired employee of Gilman Paint and Varnish Company, and was at home cooking, shopping, feeding the birds.... and working in her yard until six months before passing. She was a member of the Grace Sunday School Class of Hixson First Baptist Church. Lillian was born in Marshall, N.C. and graduated from Warren Wilson Junior College in Swannanoa, N. C . , in 1952, before moving to Tennessee and marrying Larry.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Pinckney and Alpha McDevitt, of Marshall, NC.; and twelve brothers and sisters.

Lillian is survived by a brother, Edwin McDevitt, of Asheville, N.C.; and a sister, Jean Blow, of Rock Hill, S.C.

She leaves behind a loving husband, Larry Hattley; two daughters, Loretta Woodard and Jackie ( Wayne) Oettinger; three grandchildren, Jennifer Calhoon, Amanda Kilgore and Wes (Terra) Oettinger. She loved her seven great- grandchildren, Evan, Noah, Allie, Landon, Emmy, Conner and Julia. Several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends today, April 17, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home-North Chapel and on Saturday from 2-3:30 p. m.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 3: 30 p. m. on Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Terry Shannon officiating.

Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

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

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Kyle Hughes

Arthur Kyle Hughes of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the age of 33.

Kyle was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Arthur Kelly Hughes and Karen Lee Hughes ( nee Dieffenbach). Kyle loved fast cars, music and his friends and family, especially his many cousins and his nephew, Jackson and his niece, Navilie, both of whom cherished him. He enjoyed nothing more than a houseful of love and laughter. He was the beloved brother of Apryl Kelli Hughes and Andrew Kevin Hughes.

Kyle graduated in 2005 from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga where he earned degrees in Business Management, Psychology and Human Resources, and played varsity football. Kyle was a valued member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

Funeral services will be held at Eastwood Church, 4300 Ooltewah Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363 on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Visitation and viewing will be held from 1- 4 p. m., with the Memorial Service commencing at 4 p.m. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

Funeral services will be held at Eastwood Church, 4300 Ooltewah Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, Tennessee, 37363 on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Visitation and viewing will be held from 1- 4 p. m., with the Memorial Service commencing at 4 p. m. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a gift to The Arthur Kyle Hughes Memorial Fund. Make checks payable to: The Generosity Trust, 736 Market Street, Suite 1402, Chattanooga, TN 37402, C/O The Arthur Kyle Hughes Memorial Fund.

Contributions are tax- deductible to the full extent of the law.

In the near future, the trust will make grants in Arthur Kyle Hughes’ name to fight the destructive forces of prescription drug abuse. The Hughes family invites you to join us in our battle against this horrific epidemic that is tearing American families apart. Your gift will help fund cutting edge research and development programs as well as to help provide affordable and proven treatment options for those who are unable to help themselves. Thank you.

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

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.

Gilbert Jackson

Gilbert Lee Jackson, 74, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

The funeral service will be 1 p. m. today, April 17, 2015, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Tommy Taylor officiating.

Interment will follow in McBrien-Simpson Cemetery.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www. williamsonandsons.com.

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

Madeline Kirby

Frances Madeline Pless Kirby, 63, of Chattanooga, went to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. Madeline was a warm, lively woman who enjoyed making others laugh and smile. Even though illness left her unable to raise her children, her heart was filled with love for Brian, Michelle and Misty. Madeline celebrated time spent with grandchildren and great- grandchildren. On her sunny days, she celebrated the silver linings of her life. There were many compassionate people who helped her on her journey.

“If you stay positive, you have a good shot at a Silver Lining.” Silver Linings Playbook. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Michael Kirby; brothers, William “Billy” Pless and Robert “Bobby” Kittle; father, Brady Pless; and mother, Flo Kittle.

Survivors include her children, Brian ( Avie) Kirby, Michelle Kirby Brown ( Kevin) and Misty Yvette Pless, all of Ringgold; brothers and sister, Eddie Baldwin, Marilyn Arp and Larry Kittle, all of Chattanooga; f ive grandchildren, Dallas, Dillon and Delta Kirby, Khaki and Kirby Brown; three great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

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

A gathering of Friends will be held today from 5- 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Lynda Lanham

Lynda Joyce Lanham passed away in the hospital on April 13, 2015, at the young age of 68 years old.

Lynda was born on March 11, 1947, to John and Ruth Lanham, had a brother Johnny and was a loving mother of Kary, Robin and Jay, grandmother to Reagan, Alexander, Jordan and Kary, and great-grandmother of Jaxson.

Lynda was a hairstylist who owned salons in Chattanooga, and operated the long- time Chattanooga Christian Bookstore Lanham’s Bible Bookshop with her parents.

She was a member at Calvary Bible Church where her father John Lanham was the long-time pastor and remains Pastor Emeritus in perpetuity. She loved her church family and always has the fondest memories of Calvary.

Lynda was a golfer who played with her family and friend, and really enjoyed the fellowship and camaraderie of her Chattanooga Ladies golf group. In her younger days she was known for playing in her bare feet, said she could ‘ feel the shot “that way. Her presence and laughter and companionship on the course will be missed and cherished by those who played with her.

In lieu of a traditional funeral service, Lynda wanted folks to be happy and enjoy a celebration of her life and share fond memories of her that makes us smile along with the tears.

The celebration of Lynda’s life will be at Calvary Bible Church on Sunday, April 19, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343. 423-531-3975.

Anita Leary

Anita Fay Leary, 85 of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in a local hospital.

There will be no services or visitation for Mrs. Leary.

Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Buelah McClendon

Buelah Pearl McClendon, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in a local health care facility.

Arrangements with Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, Franklin-Strickland- Pinkard- Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors, 423-265-4414.

Agnes Mitchell

Agnes Meredith Tinker Mitchell, 91, of Chattanooga passed away on Tuesday, April 14 , 2015. Agnes retired from Standard Coosa Thatcher and Piccadilly Cafeteria.

Agnes was preceded in death by par-ents, James Henry and Ida Lee Tinker; daughter, Marleita Renee Milkovich; grandson, Michael Shay Milkovich; brothers, Don, France, Lindy, Edward “Buddy” and Howard “Corky” Tinker; sister, Lucille Tinker Toth.

Agnes is survived by her husband of 68 years, Miles Newt Mitchell; sister, Helen Tinker McClendon; special niece and caregiver, Crystal McClendon Gibby.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 17, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015, in the funeral home chapel.

Entombment to follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

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

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Valerie Nutt

Valerie Gretchen Nutt, 87, of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in a local health care center.

Mrs. Nutt was a member of the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was a supporter of the Collegedale Orchestra.

Mrs. Nutt was formerly employed with McKee Baking Co. and the Adventist Book Center for several years.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, William Payson Nutt; daughter, Deborah Browne, Orlando, Fla.; sons, William G. Nutt, Orlando, Fla., Gary Payson Nutt, Collegedale, and Bruce L. Nutt, Loma Linda, Calif.; sister, Audrey Landon, Santa Monica, Calif.; six grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services and burial in Chattanooga National Cemetery will be announced at a later date.

Visit heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Charles Oliphant Jr

Charles Frederick Oliphant Jr., 94, died at home, Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Frederick and Jennie Hamill Oliphant; and his wife, Jayne Shutting Oliphant. Survivors include his brother, G. William Oliphant; his son, C. Frederick Oliphant; his daughter, Ann Oliphant Post; and four grandchildren.

A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, he attended City High School, graduated from the University of Chattanooga with honors, served in World War II in the European Theater, where he was awarded a Purple Heart, and later worked as an executive with Scholze Tannery. In retirement, he pursued a keen interest in genealogy and history, particularly local history.

Visitation will be from 10: 30 a. m. to noon Monday, April 20, at Wann Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at Forest Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Childers officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Public Library for the local history department.

Share your memories, stories and photos at www. wannfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home and Cremation Center 4000 Tennessee Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37409.

Kentrell Provens

Kentrell LaZack Provens, 16, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015, at a local hospital.

He was an 11th grader at Brainerd High School.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Mozella Johnson; uncle, Zachary Williams; nephew, Brian Keith Watkins Byrd Jr.; grandparents, Ernest Province and Bell Provens.

Survivors include his mother, Theresa Provens (Lonnie Davis); father, Curtis Provens; grandparents, Joyce Ann Johnson and Edward Williams; brother, LaBrandit Williams; sisters, Cureasha Provens, Jherni Provens, Jackiya Provens, Dannique Watkins, and Sanayya Davis, all of Chattanooga; uncles, Edward Williams and David Williams, both of Knoxville; aunts, Dianna Williams, of Florida, Janice Williams, Kimberly Bethune, both of LaFayette, Ga., Betty Ruth Johnson, Moneica Williams, Janet Provens, Charlotte Lingo, all of Chattanooga, Beverly Provens and Bridgett Provens, both of Atlanta, Ga.; godparents, Nasheeta Horne, Lisa Stone, and Jacqueline Stewert, all of Chattanooga; special friend, Jayla Davis; several nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.

He will lie-in-state today after 12: 30 p. m. at Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Saturday at noon in the chapel with Pastor Lionel Domineck as the eulogist.

Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.

James Smith

James Edward Smith, 61, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at a local hospital.

Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

Margaret Sparks

Margaret Elizabeth Lovelace Sparks, 83, passed away on April 14, 2015, in Chattanooga. She retired from Holiday Inn, where she worked as Manager of Housekeeping . She dedicated her life to Christ at a young age and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Ms. Margaret enjoyed gardening, reading and working puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Lizzie Mae Heard Lovelace and nine siblings.

Survivors include her children, Carol Sparks Lumpkin, Ringgold, Ga., Marcus D. ( Bonnie) Sparks, Colonial Beach, Va., Amos L. Sparks and Carolyn M. (Edgar) Dillard, both of Chattanooga, and Gloria (Willie) Bone, Atlanta; eight grandchildren, Jeremy L. (Michelle) Lumpkin, Sean Battle and Porshe Sparks, Montrel Vines and Amber Milton, Latonya Bowman, Demetrice Brandon, Morgan, Jamar and Starlet Bone; seventeen great- grandchildren; two sisters, Susie James, Chicago, Ill. and Gertrude Reed, LaGrange, Ga.; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends, with special mention of Earline Freeman, Joyce Elders, Wanda Hollans and Pauline Dunn.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Ebernezer Baptist Church with Pastor Calvin Jackson, officiating.

Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.

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

Ralph Stafford

Ralph Willard Stafford, 88, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in a local health care facility.

Ralph was a member of Bartlebaugh Baptist Church and worked most of his life in the roofing business.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Marguerite.

He is survived by sons, James ( Janet) Stafford and Eddie ( June) Stafford; five grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; three great- great- grandchildren; brother, Joe. E. Stafford; sisters, Laverne Emmett, Elverta Nave, Viola Evans, and Catherine Prater; several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held this afternoon from 4 to 8 p.m. at North Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at North Chapel with Rev. Bob Patty officiating.

Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Bartlebaugh Building Fund, 6129 Champion Road, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

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

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Bettye Taylor

Bettye Fern Brooks Taylor, 83, of Signal Mountain, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Alexian Village under hospice care. Her last weeks were spent with her children and loved ones.

Bettye Fern was born May 28, 1931 in Chattanooga, the daughter of Ela and Millard Brooks. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, William Lee Taylor, Junior; and her daughter, Judith Lynn Taylor.

She is survived by her remaining children, William Lee Taylor III, of Nashville, Tenn., Kimberly Taylor Powell (John), of Atlanta, Ga.; Brooks Edward Taylor (Pilar), of Birmingham, Ala.; and Brent Allan Taylor (Betsy) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; her eight grandchildren, Brooks Edward Taylor, Junior ( Jessica); Alexander Russell Taylor (Emily); Edith Greer Taylor; Clare Dameron Taylor; Chase Alexander Pendleton Powell; Julia Taylor Powell Payares (Manuel); Grace Elizabeth Taylor and Elise Chapin Taylor.

Bettye was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and for the last 15 years Signal Mountain. She attended Chattanooga public schools including City High School and the University of Chattanooga (University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. While she was at UC she was a member of Chi Omega. Her final year she became reacquainted with the love of her life (they actually met in elementary school), Bill Taylor. After a whirlwind romance Bettye and Bill married and soon travelled to Japan where Bill served in the Army. They then moved to Knoxville for Bill to attend law school before settling in Chattanooga where she and Bill raised their five children. Throughout Bettye’s life she was a involved in the community. Her involvement included being President of her sorority, Chi Omega, at the University of Chattanooga and continued throughout her life with the difference she made in the lives of so many people in Chattanooga and throughout the Southeast. She spent many nights serving on the board of the Chattanooga Area Literacy Movement (now READ) and teaching many to read and write. She and her late husband, Bill, were founders of the Scenic Land School (now Skyuka Hall) which still educates many young Chattanoogans with learning differences. She also served on the board of First Things First, an organization dedicated to strengthening families. She was awarded their Family Legacy Award in 2007. She was known throughout the Southeastern U.S. for her roles in Presbyterians For Renewal, Outreach Foundation, and as a lay leader for numerous Lay Renewal Retreats. She served as an Elder in the Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, but perhaps will be always be in the hearts and minds of others for her leadership role as Sunday School teacher, small group Bible study leader, Precept leader, and mentor to young couples along with her beloved Bill. So many friends, students, and families will have a special place for Bettye in their hearts for the devotion she showed during her years at Rivermont Presbyterian and later at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Churches. Her family and friends will remember her for her wisdom, laughter and guidance and will be missed by many that knew and loved her. She was a passionate follower of Christ and a tireless educator of his teachings.

On Friday, April 17, 2015 there will be a private graveside service and a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church followed by visitation with the family immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that gifts be made to the Judy Taylor Award Fund presented by Skyuka Hall (formerly Scenic Land School) and to Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

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

Dennis Weyers II

Dennis L. Weyers II, 48, of Signal Mountain, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015.

He was born in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 2, 1966, and was of the Catholic faith.

Dennis is survived by his mother, Suzanne Pullman Strauss, of Signal Mountain; daughter, Jackie Jones, of Senoia, Ga.; brother, Richard Scott Weyers ( Sharon), of Morris, Minn.; grandmother, Bettye Pullman, of Chattanooga; aunt, Andrea Pullman Goldman (Jonathan), of Boulder City, Colo.; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Arrangements are by Cremation Center of Chattanooga. 432-362-5999.

Hubert Wyatt III

Hubert “Bo” Wyatt III, 69, was born April 18, 1945 in Chattanooga to Hubert and Evelyn Wyatt Jr. He peacefully transitioned on April 11, 2015, at his residence surrounded by family.

He was a graduate of Howard School in the class of 1965. He retired from Rock -Tenn after 42 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Evelyn Wyatt Jr.; brothers, Jerome and Michael Wyatt.

Those left to cherish his loving memory include his siblings, Bernadine (Reuben) Turner, Martin ( Jennifer) Wyatt, both of Chattanooga, Earl Parker, Washington, D.C. and Calvin ( Doris) Parker, Folsom, Calif.; six nieces, Keli ( Montre’) Haynes, Baltimore, Md., Tina ( Terry ) Williams, Washington, D. C, Tammy Parker, Washington, D.C., Kenya (Aaron) Ishman, Logansville, Ga., Desiree’ (Denzel) Robinson, Atlanta, Valerie Adame’, Folsom, Calif.; four nephews, Otis (Danielle) Lucas, Chattanooga, Brandon Wyatt, Bronx, N.Y., Michael Wyatt Jr., Augusta, Ga., Gary Parker, San Francisco, Calif.; a very special cousin/ brother, Curtis Wyatt, Chattanooga; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Second Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Paul A. McDaniel officiating.

Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery.

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

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Rick Green

DUNLAP — Ricky Ray Green, 67, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, after a lingering illness.

He was a local business owner for many years. Rick loved antique classic cars and was an avid motorcyclist. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Villa Hicks Green.

Survivors include his son, Scott (Kim) Green, of Ringgold, Ga.; daughter, Kimberly ( Donald) Mixon, of Cleveland, Tenn.; sister, Shirley Green Hardy; brothers, Jim (Carolyn) Green and Bobby (Shirley) Green, all of Dunlap; grandchildren, Shelby, Gabrielle, Madilyn, Osborne, Kayla and Alexia.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. CDT Saturday, April 18, 2015, in the Ewton Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Terry Barker and Brother Billy Ralph Layne officiating.

Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 a. m.- 3 p. m. before the service on Saturday.

Glema King

BEERSHEBA SPRINGS — Glema Ann King passed away Wednesday April 16, 2015, at a Nashville Hospital.

She was born in Smithville, Tenn., and attended the Killian’s Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Naile Braswell Sailors; sister, Ruby Naile Ferrell; brothers, James Orbin and Buster Sailors.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie L. King; daughter, Elizabeth “Libby” King; sister, Joyce Farless; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 4 p. m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Ministers, Nathan Jones and Russell Irvin officiating with burial to follow in King Cemetery at Tarlton Valley.

Visitation: 3-9 p. m. today at Layne Funeral Home, Altamont, Tenn. www.laynefuneralhome.com.

Margaret Lory

DUNLAP — Margaret Elizabeth Hamilton Lory, 98, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Olathe, Kan.

She was a member of Church of the Nazarene but worshipped with First Baptist Church, Dunlap, during the years she lived in Dunlap.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Carrie Hamilton; siblings, Charles, Wayne Hamilton and Catherine Coulston; husband, Willard Lory; daughter, Brooke Lory; granddaughter, Dana Barr.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Lory- Allen, Alaska, Nancy Smalldon ( Tom), Kansas, and Elaine Lory ( Jakey Cooley), Dunlap; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 3 p. m. CDT today in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Fred Steelmen officiating.

Burial will be in Collier Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.

Bettye Moore

LEBANON — Bettye Moore, 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ones and Frances Hughes and brotherin- law, Bill Kendall. She is survived by husband of 59 years John P. Moore; daughter, Connie ( Billy) Seal, of Old Hickory; granddaughter, Chandler Seal; sister, Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Kendall; and nephews, Mike ( Theresa) Kendall and Rusty ( Susan) Kendall.

Mrs. Moore was a member of College Hills Church of Christ and was a Chemical Lab Tech at DuPont in Chattanooga for 34 years.

Visitation will be held today, April 17, 2015, from 3- 6: 30 p. m. in the Partlow Funeral Chapel with funeral

services to follow at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Larry Locke will officiate.

Graveside services will be on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 1 p. m. EDT at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, East in Chattanooga, with John Cupp Jr. officiating.

Partlow Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 615- 444- 7007; Obit Line, 615- 444-7700 www. partlowchapel.com

Imogene Woods

CLEVELAND — Imogene Geren Woods, 86, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Survivors: children, Eddie ( Vivian) Woods, Brenda Eugenia McGuire and Anita Gail Brown; two grandchildren; and four grandchildren.

Funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Fike Funeral Home with visitation from noon-1 p. m. prior to the service.

Please visit: fikefh.com.

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Eddie Clark

TRENTON — Eddie Nolan Clark, 63, passed away April 16, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas Clark; brothers, Donnie Clark and David Clark; niece, Renee Clark; nephew, Jamie Clark.

He is survived by his mother, Cora Lee Clark; sister, Brenda ( Jim) Gass; brother, Eugene ( Kathy) Clark; nephew, David Clark; nieces, Jay-Lynn Gass, Anita (Bobby) Hall, Dnita (Jeremy) McDaniel.

Funeral services will be held 1 p. m. EDT Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Trenton Chapel of Moore Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Wheeler Cemetery, Flat Rock, Ala.

Visitation 4-9 p.m. today; Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EDT.

Memories and prayers may be made to www.moorefuneralhometrenton.com.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

Sarah Glenn

CHICKAMAUGA — Sarah Buchanan Glenn, 75, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015.

She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Ringgold. Sarah Glenn was born in Memphis, Tenn., on July 6, 1939 and was raised in Chickamauga, Ga. She was a 1957 graduate from Rossville High School and during her life lived in many countries throughout the world. She lived in Bedford England, Monrovia, Liberia, Blantyre, Malawi and Rio De Janerio, Brazil. In 1975 she moved back to the United States and lived in Virginia up until 1989 when she moved back to Chickamauga.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leland Buchanan; her mother, Violet Buchanan; her brother, John Buchanan; her husband, Archer Glenn; and her son, Bernie Martin.

She is survived by her son, Stephen (Lynn) Martin, of Haymarket, Va.; daughter, Angela ( Christian) Ford, of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Bryan Martin, Christina Martin, Billy Martin, Delaney Martin and Meredith Ford; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be noon Saturday, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jeffery Bush officiating.

Interment will be in Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park.

Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences and view memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Willard Gustafson

ROSSVILLE — Willard Dean Gustafson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Graveside services will be 1: 30 p. m. today at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Mark Chandler officiating.

Visit www. heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Donnie Parris

TRION — Donnie Ray Parris, 66, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Visitation from 1-3 p. m. Saturday at Coffman Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Interment in West Hill Cemetery, Trion, Ga.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is in charge of services. www.coffmantfh.net coffmanfh@windstream.net

Janie Smith

TRENTON — Manervia Jane “Janie” Smith, 85, passed away April 15, 2015.

She loved quilting, fishing, and all the outdoors. She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Jewell “Gus” Smith.

Survivors include her daughter, Manervia Sue Smith; sons and daughters-inlaw, Pete and Jane Smith, Jay Merrill and Imogene Smith, James Dewey Smith and Brent and Mary Joe Smith; fifteen grandchildren; twenty- nine great- grandchildren; and seven great- great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. EDT today, April 17, 2015, in the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Gary Bone officiating.

Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Visitation will be held noon-4 p.m. today.

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

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.

Janie Wooten

SUMMERVILLE — Janie Gail Wooten, 57, died April 16, 2015.

Survivors, mother, Aline Thompson Wooten, sisters, Doris Rinehart, Tammy Martin, special nephews, Lance and Zack Martin.

Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday April 18, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation today from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mason Funeral Home directing.

ALABAMA

Vernon Boydston

HUNTSVILLE — Mrs. Vernon O. Chapman Boydston, 91, formerly a longtime resident of Ider, Ala., passed away on April 13, 2015, surrounded by family.

She was a member of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church in Ider, Ala.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Willard Boydston; daughter Gail Boydston Glass; grandson, Bucky Lee Pounds; parents John and Ellie Rogers Chapman; brothers, Leon Chapman and John Chapman Jr.; and sisters, Jewell Chapman York and Betty June Chapman.

Survivors include brother, Charles Chapman (Jane); sister, Willodean Chapman Hicks; “2nd daughter”/niece, Rhonda Hicks Phillips; grandson, Corey Glass; sisters-in-law, Opella Smith, Zula Jones, Ivonene Thompson; brother- in- law, Curtis Stoner; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday at noon to 3 p.m. with the funeral following at 3 p.m. CDT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel in Ider, Ala.

Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Elders Greg Phillips and Aaron Beaty will officiate.

Leave condolences online at www.cornerstonefuneralchapel.com.

Wanda Nayeem

RAINSVILLE — Wanda Richey Nayeem, 63, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Winchester, Tenn.

Funeral is 11 a. m. CDT Saturday from Fyffe Church of God.

Burial in Miller’s Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation today 5-8 p.m. CDT and Saturday 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. CDT at Rainsville Funeral home.