OBITUARIES

HAMILTON COUNTY

Trey Blanks

Earl “Trey” Blanks III, 45, of Red Bank, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 24 ,2015

Trey was born on June 7, 1970 in Chattanooga. A graduate of Chattanooga Central High School, he attended the University of Tennessee of Knoxville. Trey was a member of Brainerd Hills Baptist Church.

Trey was preceded in death by grandparents, Richard, Martha Brown and Earl J Blanks Sr.

Trey is survived by son, Niko Blanks of Signal Mountain; parents, Sandra and Earl Blanks Jr. of Soddy-Daisy; brother, Eric Blanks of Athens, Ga.; grandmother, Imogene Ritchey of Red Bank.

Services will be held at later date

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made in Trey’s name to CADAS, 207 Spears Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405.

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.

Arthur Brooks Sr.

Arthur H. “Pop” Brooks Sr., 82, Chattanooga native, departed this life on Nov. 22, 2015.

He was the founder of the world-famous Impressions, formerly known as the Roosters. He loved singing, writing songs and was a true entertainer. He also served in the United States Navy.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, two sisters an d six brothers.

Funeral Service Monday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel.

Interment: Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon today, the family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423-622-9995.

Pamela Chauncey

Pamela Faye Chauncey, born June 4, 1955, in Soddy-Daisy, passed away in her home on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. She was 60 years old.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, William McKinley Chauncey and Lettie Jane Posey Chauncey; sister, Patricia Ann Chauncey Smith; and nephew, William Jordan Schwenk.

She is survived by her best friend of more than 30 years, Barbara McEliece. She is also survived her siblings, Dot Gardier, Charlie Chauncey and Sandra Berthold.

Her nieces and nephews include Darlene Case, Lisa Virusso, Regina Schwenk, Chuck Chauncey, Jason Chauncey and Ashley Stewart, her goddaughter.

Pam, or Mom, had two granddaughters, Harper Rose Stewart and Paislee Grace Stewart.

Dogs were the core of Pam’s life, and she spent many years as a member of Small Paws, fostering, loving and adopting Bichons. At the time of her death, she was mama to Posey, Harry and Muffin.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you please donate to the PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease — pkdcure.org or any charity of your choice.

Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Grant Chauncey officiating.

Burial will follow at Varner Cemetery.

Visitation is Monday from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

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

Norman Dick

Norman Ross Dick, 73, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

Norman served his country in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Louise Dick; daughters, Cynthia Regan (Billy), Jacqueline Cecil (Doyle), Rebecca Shaver, Deborah Knox, Samantha Prescott; brother, Rennie Dick (Lita); sister, Virginia Castle; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be noon Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Hunsucker officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military service.

Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at the funeral home.

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

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

John Durham

John Kenneth Durham, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015.

A celebration of John’s life will be held today, Nov. 29, at 1 p.m. at Ziggy’s Grill, 607 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. All are welcome to come and share their memories of John.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lane-southcrestchapel.com.

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

Dorothy Feagin

Dorothy Loraine “Peggy” Wiggins Feagin, 87, of Ooltewah, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015.

Dorothy was of the Seventh -day Adventist faith. After raising her two girls, she went to work as a bookkeeper. Her husband’s career kept them on the move before they finally settled in the Collegedale area.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James D. Feagin; three sisters, Lillian Rowe, Jean Bartlett, Joyce Flournoy; and sonin-law, Bari Cruze.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Cruze and Cheryl (Tim) Clark; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Collegedale Cemetery with Chaplain Jym Hitte officiating.

Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.

The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. today, Nov. 29, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Ella Flannigan

Ella Grace Flannigan, 92, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2015.

She was a native of Illinois and had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of her life, the last 15 years in Decatur.

She retired from Moccasin Bend Hospital in 1987 after 20 years of service. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith and had attended Highland Park Baptist Church. Her passions in life were God, her children, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and listening to Elvis’ gospel music.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Flannigan; son, Gary Flannigan; brothers, Frank, Fred and Paul Roberson; and two sisters.

Survivors include her six children, Leland (Carol) Flannigan, Frankfort, Ill., Carla (Jim) Alexander, Lawrenceville, Ga., Robert (Sheila) Flannigan, Decatur, Linda Flannigan, Decatur, Patricia (Eddie) Poole, Ringgold, Ga., Nancy (Steve) Roach, Harrison, Tenn.; brother, William Roberson of Illinois; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren (and two on the way); several nieces and nephews.

To share expressions of sympathy, visit her online guestbook at lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating.

Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4–7 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Dorothy Green

Dorothy Lee Franklin Green, 75, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in a local hospital.

Funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Second Missionary Baptist Church.

Interment: Highland Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon today. The family will receive friends from 6–7 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

Totsy Hale

Eula May “Totsy” Smith Hale, of Hixson, left this earth for heaven on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at the age of 102.

Mrs. Hale was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church and former member of Middle Valley Baptist Church. She served as organist for 25 years at Woodland Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Hale was also an organist for local funeral homes and she taught piano for many years. She was in the 1931 graduating class at Central High School and attended Edmondson Business College.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo Mathis and Effie Anetta Allen-Mathis; her first and second husbands, the Rev. William Luke Smith Sr. and Joseph Earl Hale; sisters, Mabel Mathis, Della Mercurio (Charles), Eva Shearer (Claude) of Cordele Ga., Alma Bisplinghoff (Henry) of Orlando Fla.; brother, Alonzo F. Mathis; and niece, Gladys Forgey.

Mrs. Hale is survived by sons, William Luke Smith Jr. (Kay) of Soddy-Daisy and James Alonzo Smith (Shirley) of Chickamauga, Ga.; one stepson, James E. Hale (Jean), Chattanooga; grandsons, Major William L. Smith III USMC ret. (Liz) McKinney, Texas, Steven Tyler Smith (Heather), Larry W. Maner (Kathy), David R. Smith (Deb); granddaughters, Diane Ridley (Jim), Lyndsay Smith-Sneckenberger (Mike), Nancy Allen (Carl), Kim Peake; step-granddaughters, Dawn Lovell, Gina Milita; step-grandson, David E. Hale; great-grandchildren, Travis Smith, Tanner Smith, Evie Sneckenberger, Luke Smith, Cass Sneckenberger, Jaime Carson (Tanner); nieces, Norma Turton of Cordele, Ga., Norma Day of Atlanta, Ga., Mary LaVeda Walker of Pearl, Miss., Louise Cross; nephews, Dr. C. Wayne Shearer, Rev. Bill Deakins of Cordele and Charles Forgey (Vicki).

The family expresses special appreciation to granddaughter Diane Ridley for her attentive care and love. The family says “thank you” to the staff of Red Bank Life Care Center who always exhibited kind, gentle, patient, competent, respectful and caring service. It was never just a job, it is a calling for them.

Services to celebrate the life and “home going” of “Totsy” will be held Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace with Rev. Bill Deakins officiating.

Friends and loved ones are invited to the visitation one hour before the service on Sunday.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Chattanooga.

Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.

Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.

John Haswell

Johnny Haswell, 53, of Lookout Valley, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.

Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Billy Henderson

Billy Herman Henderson, 67, of Sale Creek, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

He was a long-time deputy with the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department. Billy also worked with TVA and Food City throughout the years. He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Gallilian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Henderson of Sale Creek; son, Jason (Wendy) Henderson of Dayton; daughters, Alicia (Jason) Tankersley of Dayton; Andrea (Mike) Cox of Clarksville, Tenn., and Rachel (Mike) Hodges of Fort Lee, Va.; brothers, Barney (Debbie) Henderson of Sale Creek and Buell (Sabra) Henderson of Soddy-Daisy; sisters, Bobbie (Tim) Myers of Dayton and Blanch (Bryon) LeMay of Soddy-Daisy; 13 grandchildren; and a special friend, Karen Henderson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jason Henderson and Rev. Jimmy Talley officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, 423-8432525.

Bill Hines

Bill passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. He loved his family, liked to help, had a huge heart, and a smile that warmed everyone. He graduated from Kirkman High School, served in the Navy from 1969-1975. He retired from Fulmer Concrete after 30 years of service.

Predeceased by parents Charlie and Betty Hines; sister and brother-in-law, Randy and Alicia Weller; brother, David; and grandparents.

He is survived by wife Mona of Chattanooga; son, Brian (Laura), two grandchildren, Charlie and Clara, all of Moab, Utah; siblings, Frances O’Byrne (Oak Island, N.C.), Kay Tatum, Bobby (Dottie), Bud (LeeAnn), Phillip (Sylvia), Margaret (John) Hutcheson, all of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 29, from 5-8 p.m. at Holy Family Hall at OLPH Church.

Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015.

Burial to follow at National Cemetery with military honors.

In Lieu of flowers, make contributions to OLPH building fund, Hospice of Chattanooga, or American Cancer Society.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooga east chapel.com.

Martha Massingill

Martha “Marthee” Massingill, 77, of Harrison, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.

She was a lifelong resident of Harrison and was born to the late Taylor and Nellie Massingill. Marthee was preceded in death by her stepmother, Dorothy Massingill; brothers, Edward and Donald Massingill; stepbrother, John Hunley; stepsister, Lucille Hendricks; and a special sister-in-law, Sara Massingill.

Survivors include five brothers, James Massingill, Roger (Margaret) Massingill, Jerry Massingill, Robert (Vanessa) Massingill and Ricky Massingill; seven sisters, Judy (Gene) Helton, Jenny White, Kathleen (Howard) Knox, Nellie (Robert) Evans, Ellie Mae (Kenneth) Copeland, Maria (Randy) Graves and Barbara (Donnie) Blackwell; special Nephew, Terry Massingill; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Turner Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Kenneth Copeland officiating.

Burial will follow in the Chattanooga Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

You may visit our online Guestbook at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home, 3913 Webb Road, 6223171.

Kenneth Moyer Sr.

Kenneth Steve Moyer Sr., 81, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 27, 2015.

Ken was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Luray, Va., the second of 16 children born to Edward and Dimple Moyer. Valedictorian of Spotwood High School, he attended Bridgewater College before entering the United States Air Force in 1953. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant, having served his country faithfully for over 20 years.

Ken then settled his family in Fort Oglethorpe and began employment with the State of Tennessee. He retired in 1998 as Personnel Director for the State at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. In 2008, Ken was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a disease which he fought valiantly until the Lord called him home. He was a member of Middle Cross Baptist Church in Hixson.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Fred, David, and Bill.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Gail; sons, Kenneth Jr. of Rossville and Robert (Candi) of Chickamauga; daughter, Melanie (Scott) of Clearwater, Fla.; grandson Ryan, granddaughter Kimmy and great-granddaughter Daisy; as well as numerous siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be today, Nov. 29, from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 30, from 6-8 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home, located at 4506 Hixson Pike.

A funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at the National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

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

Lois Passmore

Lois Passmore, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at her residence.

Funeral: Today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Minister Nathaniel Jackson Sr. as the eulogist.

Burial: Monday at 10 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Donna Shadwick

Donna Lynn Shadwick, 65, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.

She retired from Memorial Hospital where she was a registered nurse. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Catherine Shadwick, and brother, Richard Shadwick.

Survivors include her son, Jason Grizzard of Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Teresa McGarrity of Savannah, Ga.; brother, Kevin Shadwick of Soddy-Daisy; grandsons, Justin and Dakota McGarrity; and great-grandchild, Mason McGarrity.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in the funeral home chapel with Van Ferguson officiating.

Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

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

Virgil Smith

Virgil Edward Smith, 47, of Chattanooga, passed away Nov. 29, 2014.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at 3 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Carolyn Tipps

Carolyn Smith Tipps, 83, of Hixson, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015.

Carolyn has been a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and a graduate of City High School. She retired from DuPont. Carolyn was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. She loved birds and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donaldson Paul Tipps; son, David “Randy” Tipps; her parents, Harry and Lillian Smith; son-in-law, Bill Chauncey.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Linda Chauncey and husband Frank White; grandchildren, Brian Chauncey and wife, Stephanie, Brett, Brandon and Myles Tipps; great-granddaughter, Olivia Tipps; and many other loving family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Services for Carolyn will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Barry Wilks officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn’s name to Brainerd Baptist Church Mission Fund, 300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37411, for Brian and Stephanie.

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.

Jeanne Wilson

Erma Jeanne Wilson, 95, a long-time resident of Hamilton County, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2015, after a long illness.

She was born in Whiteside, Tenn., daughter of Joseph M. Kennedy and mother Cartha Kennedy Suggs.

Jean worked many years in the food services of HCDE. She was a charter member of Eastwood Baptist Church in the Ooltewah community, serving as director of the Wednesday night suppers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah A. Wilson; her parents, Joseph M. Kennedy and Cartha Kennedy Suggs; two sisters, Velma Cox and Audrey Kelley; one brother, Joseph Kennedy Jr.

She is survived by her brother Nicholas (Wanda) Kennedy; several nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. F. Ray Walker officiating.

Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1–3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Channels of Love, 1026 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.

Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

David Wyrick

David Lee Wyrick, 49, of Chattanooga, was called to heaven Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Christy; son, Joseph; parents, Ed and Joyce Wyrick; brother, John; and sister, Becky Gleason.

Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 30 from 9-11 a.m. in East Chattanooga Church of God.

The Rev. Fred Smith will conduct the Memorial Service at 11 a.m. in the church.

Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory; Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

B.H. Yerbey Jr.

B. H. Yerbey Jr., age 87, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015.

He was born Jan. 29, 1928, in Florence, Ala., to the late Rev. Burrell Henry and Toy Fulmer Yerbey.

He was a United States Navy veteran at the conclusion of World War II. He was the founder of Yerbey Concrete Construction.

Mr. Yerbey was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. He supported many charities and church work in the Chattanooga area.

He was a former board member at Bethel Bible Village where he was active in the construction of the campus. He was a charter contributor to Volunteers in Medicine. He built WMBW’s studio and he and his wife, Phyllis, served on their Christian Radio Fellowship Board. Mr. Yerbey was also instrumental in completing building projects on the Precept Ministries campus.

His wife, Phyllis Kilgore Yerbey, and sister, Martha Faye Yerbey, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughter, Brenda (Paul) Wright; son, Gary (Darlene) Yerbey; three grandchildren, Lindsey Blake Yerbey, Lacey Brooke (Seth) Williams and Logan Brendale Yerbey; great-grandson, “Little B. H.” Brock Henry Williams; brothers, Bill W. (Sue) Yerbey and Robert F. (Barbara) Yerbey, Sr.; sister, Mary Katherine Gibson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Brainerd Baptist Church with Rev. George Clark and Rev. John Andrus officiating.

Burial will be Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Active Pallbearers will be Johnny Hickman, Mark Settles, Jimmy Eller, Michael

Daniel, Logan Yerbey, and Seth Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be the Friendship Sunday School Class of Brainerd Baptist Church.

Special thanks to Teresa McKenzie for her care and kindness.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416; Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Road, Hixson, TN 37343; or Precept Ministries, 7324 Noah Reid Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.

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

TENNESSEE

Ralph Anderson

ATHENS — Ralph Graham Anderson died at his home on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. He was born in Mobile, Ala., on Jan. 17, 1924, and moved to Apalachicola, Fla., in 1925.

This was where Ralph grew up and considered a second home throughout his life.

Ralph served in the Navy and fought in WWII. The majority of his service years were spent aboard the aircraft carrier, Katashan Bay, in the South Pacific. In 1949, he graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Forestry and was inducted into the Forestry honor fraternity, Xi Sigma Pi. He began his career with the Florida Forest Service.

He joined Bowater Southern Paper Corporation in 1954 with the paper mill startup in Calhoun, Tenn. He retired in 1986 as President of Hiwassee Land Company. He was appointed by Governor Lamar Alexander to the Tennessee State Forestry Commission, serving as chair, and also served on the Board of Directors First National Bank. As a member of Mars Hill Presbyterian church for 53 years, he served as a Deacon and Elder.

Ralph was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He took great joy in sharing his love of his native Florida panhandle with family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Montgomery and Blanche Salts Anderson; and infant daughter, Constance Ann Anderson.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Alma “Sally” Norton Anderson; daughters, Debbie (Rob) Mayfield, Athens, Cindy (Mike) Baker, Knoxville, and Leigh (Bill) Lones, Atlanta Ga.; grandchildren include Andy (Jennifer) Mayfield, Athens, Tim (Maggie) Mayfield, Missoula, Mont., Will and Elizabeth Baker, Knoxville, and Hannah and Garrett Lones, Atlanta. He had one great-grandchild, Anderson Mayfield.

A private family burial will be held at Cedar Grove cemetery on Sunday afternoon with sons-in-law and grandsons serving as pallbearers. Military Honors will be presented at the graveside by the U.S. Navy.

At 3 p.m. Sunday, a memorial service will be held at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service.

Special Thanks go to the devoted caregivers of Golden Touch, Anna McPhail, Elsie Gentry and Amedisys Hospice, who enabled Ralph to stay at home during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, 205 N. Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303; The United Way of McMinn and Meigs Counties, P.O. Box 1681, Athens, TN 37371, or the charity of your choice.

Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is honored to serve the family of Ralph Graham Anderson.

Kenneth Brewer

GRUETLI-LAAGER — Kenneth Brewer, 72, passed away at his home, Friday Nov. 27, 2015.

He was a member and former business agent of the Iron Workers Local 704, Sewanee Lodge #405 F & AM, OES # 266 at Tracy City, Alhambra Shrine Temple and the Scottish Rite Bodies of Chattanooga. He was a director of the Big Creek Utility District, board member of the Grundy Primary Care Clinic and had been the president of the Grundy County Democratic Party and had served as county commissioner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Grady and Edna Marie Crabtree Brewer; along with his brother, Dwain Brewer; great-grandchild, Emmitt Andrews; nephew, Chris Brewer.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda (David) Andrews; brother, Terry (Vanessa) Brewer; sister-in-law, Glenda Brewer; grandsons, Matt (Katherine) Andrews and Aiden Teeters; granddaughter, Sarah Andrews (Mauricio) Gaytan; future great-granddaughter, Afton Andrews; niece, Brittany; nephew, Kyler; step-neice, Katie; step-nephew, Kendall.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. CST Monday in the funeral home chapel with Allen Joslyn officiating with honors provided by the Sewanee Lodge F & AM and the Order of Eastern Star .

Burial will follow in the Browns Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation: 4-9 p.m. CST today at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn. : www.laynefuneralhome.com.

Herman Ledford

WINCHESTER — Herman Jackson Ledford, 89, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.

Herman served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Visitation: 4-8 p.m. CST Sunday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in the Chapel.

Interment: Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Willard Moore

DECATUR — Charles Martin “Willard” Moore, 75, passed away Nov. 25, 2015.

Funeral is Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from noon-2:30 p.m.

Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Decatur Chapel of Decatur, 423-334-3661.

Zona Morrow

CLEVELAND — Zona Hayes Cornelison Morrow, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, in a local healthcare facility.

She was born on Aug. 24, 1953, to Norvel and Noreen Hayes. She was born prematurely, so she came out a fighter and has stayed that way her whole life. Zona overcame numerous attacks on her health and came out stronger on the other side. She was a daddy’s girl right from the beginning and was always looking after her “little daddy” as she called him. She would always crawl up in his lap and pat his face. They shared a strong bond and he was her mentor.

She was married to Bobby Cornelison for 29 years until he passed away. Together they had a beautiful daughter named Debra Lee Cornelison who was the pride and joy of her heart. She loved aerobics and taught health and fitness her entire life. She ran her own fitness studio for many years and continued to teach and write articles about health and nutrition even while she was in ministry. She became a full-time part of the ministry in 1991 when God told her to come to Bible College because she would need to understand how the students felt. So she drove all the way from Harrison to Cleveland every day before moving back to Cleveland. Soon after she took over running the Bible College and began traveling on the road preaching. She was able to mentor and touch many lives through her time in the Bible College.

In 1994, she was first diagnosed with kidney failure but she fought on. She got her first kidney in 1996 but her body rejected it. She continued to fight until 1998, when she got her next miracle. Doctors were continually amazed at the miracles in her body whether it was how healthy she was, how fast her collarbone was healed or how strong her faith was. The more the devil would attack her, the more she would fight back, praying and witnessing to everyone she met. After Bobby passed away, she became the senior pastor of New Life Bible Church.

God brought Terry Morrow back into Zona’s life after Bobby passed. They were married for 12 years and laughed every day. She got her next kidney miracle in 2010 and was doing great until cancer attacked her body. Her faith and confession stayed strong but her body couldn’t wait any longer. Anyone that knew her knew what it felt like to be loved. She made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room. She cared deeply about everyone and was one of the most giving people you would ever meet. She personally touched thousands of lives through her life, her testimony and her ministry, not to mention the thousands more that were impacted by someone she trained and raised up. She may be gone but her presence, her laughter, her heart and her legacy will live on forever by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Noreen Hayes; her first husband, Bobby Cornelison; aunt, Dorothy Firestone; and uncle, Alvin Firestone.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Morrow; father and stepmother, Norvel and Maggie Hayes; daughter, Lee Cornelison; and her cousin, Deanna Uhl.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Mount Olive Ministries with Pastor Elaine Hollmer officiating.

Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery in Benton with Radiant Didla, Damien Parodi, Ryan LeStrange, Roosevelt Armendariz, Jon Cavanaugh, Cody Inman, Carter Check and Craig Jones serving as pallbearers.

Her family will receive friends from noon-2:30 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

The family suggests that a donation may be made in memory of Zona to New Life Community Kitchen, 155 S. Ocoee St., Cleveland, TN 37311.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Morrow family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.

Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

GEORGIA

Mary Allen

TRENTON — Mary Louise Greene Allen, 90, passed peacefully in the early hours of Nov. 28, 2015. She was at home in the care of her loving family.

She had shared 70 years with her devoted husband, William G. “Slim” Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leila and Lother Green; her two sisters, Lois Pauline Green and Willene Steifel; her beloved brother, Fred Green; and her darling grandson, Samuel Guinn Allen.

She is survived by her husband; four sisters, Ione Thornberry, Inez Veal, Bobbie Joan Blevins and Wynell “Peanut” Gann; her eight children, Helen Cooper (Wayne) Gibson, Vickie (Steve) Mitchell, Bill Allen, Becky (Bill) Worley, Patti Allen, Tony (Carroll) Allen, Michael Allen and Beth (Tim) McCarver. She is also survived by Mitchell Hill, the first of 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Mrs. Allen was loved by all who knew her and who sat at her table. She was the most generous wife and selfless mother; the bravest soul.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in the chapel with Rev. Reece Fauscett officiating.

Private graveside services will follow.

Family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Sunday and noon-2 p.m. Monday at Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

Visit www.RyanFuneralHome.net to share memories and condolences.

Jean Brown

LaFAYETTE — Trilba “Jean” Brown, 68, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at Health Center at Standifer Place.

Jean was born April 29, 1947, in LaGrange, and was a graduate of Troop High School.

Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

She was preceeded in death by her father and mother, Rufus and Jonella Welborn; four sisters and one brother.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Wallace Lee Brown; son, Floyd Brown; daughter and son-inlaw, Rebecca and Travis Bledsoe; grandson, Grant Bledsoe; grandaughter, Allison Bledsoe; sisters, Sheila Hand and Cindy Wisener.

Funeal services will be 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, from the Wallis Memorial Chapel, LaFayette, with Rev. J.L. Sharp officiating.

Entombent will be private at a later date.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 4 p.m. until service time.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Ruth Bryant

SUMMERVILLE — Ruth Ellen Bryant, 92, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015.

Graveside services set for 2 p.m CDT Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, West Hill Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled. Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel, Summerville, Georgia, in charge of arrangements.

Ricky Hullender

FORT OGLETHORPE — Ricky Joe Hullender, 60, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at a local health care facility.

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

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

Flossie Jenkins

ROSSVILLE — Flossie Mae Taylor) Jenkins, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 27, 2015.

She was a resident of Rossville for more than 44 years and was of the Baptist faith. Flossie will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Florence Taylor; sister, Betty Holland; brother, Richard Taylor; daughter, Doris Heard; sons, Ricky Lee Jenkins and Roy Lee Jenkins; and loving husband, Paul J. Jenkins.

Survivors include her children, Sammy Jenkins, of Dunlap, Tenn., Garry (Rhonda) Jenkins, of Ringgold, Larry Jenkins, of Rossville, David Jenkins, of Rossville, Tommy Jenkins, of Morristown, Tenn., Darrell Jenkins, of Rossville, Sandra McKaig, of Rossville; sister, Virginia Shadrick, of East Ridge, Tenn.; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

The family would like to thank NHC and Hospice of Chattanooga for their care and kindness.

Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, Pastor James Helton, officiating.

Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 2-8 p.m. and until time of service on Monday.

Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.

Frances Raines

RINGGOLD — Frances Irene Epps Raines, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015.

She was a lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, and a member of Westside Missionary Baptist Church in Ringgold. Pauline retired from Dixie Yarns after 43 years of service.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Marion Raines; parents, Walton Frances and Minerva Caroline Lewis Epps; two sisters, Mary Helen Epps and Pauline Epps; and two brothers, Henry Epps and John Lewis Epps.

She is survived by sister, Lilly Helton of Ringgold; uncle, B.C. “Rat” Epps of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow at Anderson Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and Monday until funeral time at the funeral home.

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

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

George Sirilla

ROCKY FACE — George Shirilla, Lt Col, U.S. Army (ret), 70, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Peter and Elizabeth Shirilla. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette. Mr. Shirilla was a U.S. Army veteran, serving for 20 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star, ARCOM with Valor, Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Metal 13. He was a member of American Legion Post 112, Dalton, Georgia, and the Vietnam Veterans Helicopter Association. Mr. Shirilla was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.

Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Marge Shirilla; son, Ken Shirilla; daughter, Nancy Yates; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2014, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ross Woods Adult Day Services, 1402 Walton Street, Dalton, GA 37020.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.

Rev. William Stamper

RINGGOLD — Rev. William Howard Stamper, 86, passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015.

He was the Pastor of New Home Baptist Church in Noble, Ga., and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, John T. Stamper; mother, Lela Clark Stamper; brothers, John Stamper, Ross Stamper, John T. Stamper, George Stamper; sisters, Thelma Pickens, Lottie Battle, Etoilar Woods, Ruby Brisbane, Mary Bell Black and Connie Harrison.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Dorothy Gatewood Stamper; daughter, Joyce (Andre) Stamper Johnson; son, Jimmy Lee Stamper; sister, Ada Hinton; brother, Robert Lewis Stamper; grandson, Christopher Johnson; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The family will celebrate the Life of Rev. William Howard Stamper at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at New Home Baptist Church in Noble, with Pastor Rheubin M. Taylor, Eulogist, and other ministers officiating.

He will lie in state at the church Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. Friends may also view his remains at the Funeral Home at noon on Monday.

Interment, Lakewood Memory Gardens East, Chattanooga.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Rev. William Howard Stamper at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc. Dalton, Georgia.

Ava Taylor

DALTON — Ava Maria Holcomb Taylor, 46, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.

She was a homemaker, a 1987 graduate of Dalton High School and member of Dalton First Baptist Church. Ava loved to read and travel and being with her loving family.

She is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Taylor; daughter, Taylor Bossier, Cleveland, Tenn.; son, Zackery Thomas Holcomb, Chatsworth, Ga.; parents, Morrell and Rochelle Holcomb; brothers, John (Kim) Holcomb, Dalton, and Allen Holcomb, Trenton, Ga,; one grandson, Robert Bossier.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Robert Goff and Rev. Jim Hixon officiating.

Visitation will be held Tuesday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.moorefuneralhometrenton.com. Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

Randy Wood

LaFAYETTE — Randy Winston Wood, 55, of passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015.

He was born in Summerville, Ga., to the late Pete and Louise Wood. He had resided in LaFayette for the past six years after residing most of his life in Trion, Ga.

He was a former employee of Mohawk Industries where he worked as an inspector for many years. He was an avid Georgia Bulldawgs fan.

He is survived by his daughters, Jade Wood of LaFayette, Sam Wood of Trion; sisters, Debbie Tucker of Summerville, Ga., Sherry Johnston of Lyerly, Ga., Lori Johnston of Rome, Ga.; brother, Ricky Wood of Summerville; several nieces and nephews.

Online guestbook at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.

ALABAMA

Buford Summerford

FORT PAYNE — Buford Summerford, 81, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.

Services will be 1 p.m. CST Monday, Nov. 30, from the gravesite at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1-8 p.m. CST Sunday, Nov. 29, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.