OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY Billy Burnette
Billy Dan Burnette, 74, of Chattanooga, formerly of Etowah, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at his residence.
He was a son of the late Noah and Anna Burnette.
Preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Jane Walker and Sue Derrick.
A resident of Chattanooga, most of his life, Dan was active in the softball association for many years. He worked with brother Dean’s slow-pitch team, Burnette and Associates, and as the Chattanooga Metro softball commissioner and the local commissioner of the amateur softball association. Dan worked as a draftsman, but horses were his passion. He was a horse trainer with traditional walking horses and with the spotted horse classes for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ruppe; sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Ginger Burnette, Noah and Christy Burnette; daughter and son-in-law, Elisia and Billy Goins; five grandchildren, Kyle Burnette, Krista Burnette, Colby Goins, Clayton Ware and Phillip Taylor; brother, Dean Burnette; sister, Elizabeth Mayfield.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Etowah City Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, at Bordwine Funeral Home prior to the service with Layspeaker Dennis Bordwine officiating.
Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.
If you are unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com.
Glenn Carter
Jesse Glenn Carter, Jr., 94, of Hixson, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Mr. Carter retired from Commonwealth Life Insurance Company after many years of service.
He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps. and a member of Soddy Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Carter; parents, Glenn Sr. and Stacie Carter; grandson, Brian Carter; brother, Paul Nelson Carter.
Survivors include his sons, David (Nina) Carter, Larry (Mary Lynn) Carter and Paul (Carolyn) Carter; grandchildren, Kristen, Scott, Alan and Christopher Carter, Lauren (Adam) DeGardeyns; great-grandsons, Austin Carter and Samson DeGardeyns.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Bill Greer officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on today, at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank Hearth Hospice and the staff of Life Care of Hixson.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy 423-8432525
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.
Charles Cook
Charles Everett Cook, 84, died Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Survived by his wife, Jean; son, Michael (Belinda) Cook; and daughter, Sharon Simmons; grandchildren, Ashley (Scott) Williams, Bryan (Leslie) Cook, and Kara (Matthew) Dodd; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Pauline (Jim) Martin, Joann Dale, Anna (Lynn) Wilcher, Glenn (Reba) Cook, and Gary (Jana) Cook.
Charles was a veteran of the Korean War and an active member of the Lupton Drive Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be Sunday, June 26, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel.
The family will receive friends on today, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
Mary Frances Hendrix
Mary Frances Hendrix, 90, of East Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
She had been a member of Crosspath at East Ridge since 1946 and taught the Winsome Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hendrix was a graduate of Central High School class of 1944.
She had worked at GC Murphy and had also been the Director of the Daycare at East Ridge Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence D. Hendrix.
Survivors include two sons, Mike (Joyce) Hendrix, of East Ridge, and Dan (Kim) Hendrix, of Chattanooga; four grandchildren, Chris (Stacy) Hendrix, Daniel Hendrix, David Hendrix and Jacob Hendrix; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda Mansfield, of Rogers, Ark.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East, with Rev. William Jacques officiating.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.
Ronnie Hixon
James Ronald “Ronnie” Hixon, departed for Heaven on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Born on Feb. 9, 1947, in Chattanooga, Ronnie graduated from Lakeview High School and attended the University of Tennessee.
He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force for over four and a half years.
Ronnie worked for IBM as an Area Regional Support Representative and retired in 2012, after 39 years.
He was a member of Lupton Drive Baptist Church for the past 20 years and was active in the Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, TG Hixon, Jr. and Eloise Hixon.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Kaye Hixon; daughters, Stacie (Steve) Allred and Krissy (Richard) Llewellyn; six grandchildren, Evan and Aidan Allred, Sydney, Taylor, Christian, and Jonathan Llewellyn; sister, Nola (Pat) Shivers; special brotherin-law, Bill Layton.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Lupton Drive Baptist Church, with Pastor Randy Bell officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
A graveside service and burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Rev. Roger DeHart officiating.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services; 4506 Hixson Pike. 423-531-3975.
Shirley Horner
Shirley Annette “Gran” Horner, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Shirley attended City High School and was a homemaker.
She was a longtime member of East Lake Baptist Church and later a member of Central Baptist Woodmore.
She loved her family and going to Disney World more than anything else. After her children were grown, she helped open the Disney Store in Chattanooga.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Frank Horner, Sr.; her son, Frank Horner, Jr.; and her father, Robert Thompson.
She is survived by her mother, Ruth Thompson; daughters, Donna (Tommy) Head, of Ringgold, Ga., and Deborah (Carl) Deal, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Sarah (Fred) Barr, Jared (Ashleigh) Horner, Jennifer (Kevin) Booth, Joshua and Jacob Deal; great-grandchildren, Harper, Brody and Hallie Booth; brother, Buck Thompson; brothersin-law, Richard (Retha) and Ronnie (Linda); several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Richard Peters, Ronda Hamilton, Hospice of Chattanooga and our extended family and friends for their care and concern.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road, with Pastor Dennis McNulty officiating.
Entombment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.
Margaret Johnson
Margaret Georgene Johnson of Chattanooga, wife of the late John C “Jack” Johnson passed away on June 21, 2016.
She was a long time member of Silverdale Cumberland Presbyterian Church; she enjoyed playing the piano, sewing and playing cards.
She was preceded in death by her two daughters, Susan Hedgecoth and Alice Green; grandson, John Green.
She is survived by three granddaughters, Michelle Hunter (Joseph), Laura Green, and Caroline Hedgecoth; brother, J.D. Westbrook; sister in law, Willa Johnson, seven great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service at 11:30 a.m. on Monday June 27, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Cliff Hudson officiating.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Rd.
Jim Kinkead
James “Pappy” T. Kinkead, 72, of Soddy-Daisy, died Thursday, June 23, 2016. Jim retired from Stone & Webster Engineering after 34 years of service.
He loved hunting, fishing, and golf.
The son of the late Robert and Ina Kinkead, he was also preceded in death by his brother, John Kinkead.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce A. Kinkead, of Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Yolanda A. Kelly and husband, Glenn, of Brandon, Fla.; daughter, Mary E. Eley and husband, Mark, of Chattanooga; son, James “Jimmy” R. Kinkead and wife, Kim, of Soddy-Daisy; grandchildren, Kristina and Richard Kelly, of Brandon, Fla., Melanie Eley, Tyler and Emma Kinkead, of Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Matthew, of Brandon, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Hamilton Funeral Home with Minister Tommy Stone and Minister Steve Lusk officiating.
Entombment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 27, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services; 4506 Hixson Pike, 423-531-3975.
Paula McAmis
Paula Lynn McAmis, 57, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, after a long battle with lung cancer.
She was a champion dart player.
Paula was a longtime employee of Olan Mills. Paula was preceded in death by her parents and sister.
She is survived by daughers, Angel Davis and Devin Grady, both of Chattanooga; son, Douglas Grady, of Orange Park, Fla.; sisters, Debbie Hendrix, Patricia Chamberlain, Peggy Smarekar and Cheryl Savage; brother, William McAmis; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, on Ashland Terrace, 877-3524, www.lanefh.com.
Martha McCullough
Martha Ann McCullough, 75, of Soddy Daisy, died on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at a local hospital.
Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson 423-531-3975.
Tommy Morgan Jr.
John Thomas “Tommy” Morgan Jr., 51, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
The funeral service will be today at 2 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Maddox Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Hwy 58 Chapel 622-3171.
Peggy Shepard
Peggy Lowry Shepard, 80, a native and life-long resident of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016.
She was a member of Terra Vista Baptist Church and was actively involved in the Bible Study Fellowship International Organization. She was also retired from the Hamilton County Board of Education as a Payroll Specialist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Shepard; parents, George and Janie Lowry; and brothers, Robert and Davey Lowry.
Surviving are her children, Karen Rhyne, of Chattanooga, Diane (Terry) Sloan, of Chattanooga, Greg Shepard, of Chattanooga, and Jane (Gary) Aadnes, of Springhill, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Lynde (Russell) Thompson and Madeline Aadnes; great-granddaughters, Masen and Rowan; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016, at Terra Vista Baptist Church (4412 Oakwood Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37416), with Brother Jeff Howell officiating and visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 519 E. 4th St. Chattanooga, TN, 37403.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Tyrone Shibley
Tyrone Shibley, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.
Lynn Trent
Leighton Lynn Trent, Jr., 68, of Chattanooga, died June 19, 2016, after a brief bout with pulmonary hypertension.
He was born in Vicksburg, Miss., Feb. 28, 1948, to Leighton L. Trent, Sr., and Ann Lewis Trent, both of whom preceded him in death.
His father was Associate General Secretary of the Chattanooga YMCA for many years, and his mother taught math in the former Chattanooga City Schools.
He graduated from City High School in 1966, and was in the first class to graduate from UTC, formerly UC, in 1970.
For many years he taught high school math in both Chattanooga and Walker County Schools.
He was currently a tax preparer for Johnson, Hickey, Murchison.
For most of his life, following the example of his parents, Lynn was an active member of Brainerd United Methodist Church, serving for 30 years as an usher, and he was treasurer of the Kingsbury Class.
Lynn was well-known to UTC Mocs fans as statistician for the football Mocs for 50 years, a job he began as a student at UTC, and as clock operator for the men’s and women’s basketball teams for almost that long. Earlier this year he received the Harold Wilkes Award for his 50 years of service to UTC football. Sports were always an important part of his life. As a youth, he spent hours throwing a ball against a wall to practice catching, became skilled at sinking basketball free throw shots, and could quote statistics for any baseball player you could name.
Because of arthritis early in his life, he could not participate actively, so he worked at developing skills as a trainer, statistician, and other things that would keep him around athletics. He even worked a stint at the Chattanooga Times as a part-time sports reporter.
Remembered by all as a kind and gentle man who genuinely appreciated those around him, Lynn shared compliments freely and sincerely and acknowledged birthdays without fail. It was always his great delight to encounter former students, and he kept in touch with the youth with whom he had worked as a church youth counselor years before. Lynn was especially proud to see his sister and then his niece ordained as UM ministers.
Lynn is survived by his wife of 32 years, Katherine Houck Trent; son, Leighton Richard Trent (Jenny); grandson Leighton William (Will) Trent; and siblings Rev. Laura E. Trent, of Chattanooga, and William (Bill) O. Trent (Jo), of Anderson, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews, including Derek Trent (Dixie), of Anderson, S.C.; Rev. Evelyn Harris (Rev. Eric Rieger), of Chattanooga; and Trent Boutz, of Bahama, N.C.
The family will welcome friends on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Wann Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Rd., with receiving of friends an hour before the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lynn’s church home, Brainerd United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home and Cremation Center, St. Elmo, 423-821-7551.
TENNESSEE Edward Asher Jr.
MONTEAGLE — Edward Clay Asher, Jr., 73, died June 23, 2016, in Bridgeport, Ala.
There will be no formal services.
Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson, Ala., assisted the family with arrangements. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com.
Earl Grover Jr.
WINCHESTER —Earl Charles Grover Jr., 72, passed away on June 23, 2016, at his shop.
No formal services are planned at this time per Mr. Grover’s request.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931967-2222, http://www.moorecortner.com/.
GEORGIA Dennis Crider
DALTON — Rev. Dennis David Crider, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Visitation is today, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Church of God of the Union Assembly.
Funeral is Sunday, June 26, 2016, at 3 p.m., at Church of God of the Union Assembly, Dalton. Dalton Funeral Home 706-529-5371
Doyle Mills
ROSSVILLE — Doyle Ray Mills, 88, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Lamar Moore
TRENTON — Wallace Lamar Moore, Sr., passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
He was born on August 21, 1932, in the New Salem community on LookoutMountain, to Roy William and Cecil Hannah Moore.
Lamar grew up in New Salem United Methodist Church, then as an adult,became a member of Trenton United Methodist Church. He served faithfullyat TUMC in many capacities, including youth leader, Sunday School teacher,administrative board member, and annual conference delegate.
A role that brought him much joy was the privilege of being involved in the building of the church gymnasium, and the new sanctuary, fellowship hall, andclassroom building.
He was also active in the community in Jaycees, Lions Club, and city council. Lamar attended Dade County Schools before transferring to Berry Academy, where he graduated from high school in 1950.
He graduated from BerryCollege in 1954.
While at Berry Schools, he served in several leadershiproles, and participated in Debate Club, and track and field.
He enlistedin the U. S. Army following college. After training in the U.S. Army, he spent the remainder of his four years in Munich, Germany, where he served in Army intelligence, and was a member of the 11th Airborne division.
He worked as a contractor and construction manager for many years, building a number of homes and commercial buildings in Dade County and the Chattanooga area.
Some of the most memorable include the 1970s renovationof the Chattanooga ChooChoo, and the construction of Stonedge Condominiums in Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
He later worked as alonghaul truck driver before retiring.
Lamar was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Roselyn Dyer Moore; his parents; brothers, Harry “Bud” and Donald “Dude” Moore; son-in-law, Michael Kinney; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elene and Jim Hale, and Aubrey “Bo” and Ellen Dyer; and niece Cindy Dyer.
He is survived by children Marty and Michael Gronek, Trenton; MelissaKinney, of Cleveland, Tenn.; and Wally and Natalie Moore, of Jefferson, Ga.; grandchildren Katie (Andy) Williams, Laura Gronek, Mary (Stephen) Graham, and Colleen Gronek; Aaron, Hannah, and Will Kinney; and Megan, Emily, andLily Moore; great-grandson, Barrett Williams; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Mooreand Ellen Marie Moore; and seven nieces and nephews.
Memorial gifts may be made to Trenton United Methodist Church, P. O. Box6, Trenton, GA 30752.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Trenton UnitedMethodist Church, with Rev. Reece Fauscett officiating. Interment willfollow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens, Trenton, Ga.
Family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, at Ryan Funeral Home,Trenton, Ga., and 1 p.m. until service time Sunday, at Trenton United Methodist Church.
Visit www.RyanFuneralHome.net to share memories and condolences.
Quilla Pratt
Quilla W. Pratt passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the age of 95.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Sarah Frances Wheeler; her brother, Leon Wheeler and his wife, Margaret Little Wheeler.
She is survived by her husband, Stanton E. Pratt; her daughter, Linda (David) Derrick; two grandchildren, Chas (Kathy) Peppers, and Ben (Lana) Peppers; and two great-grandchildren, Samuel and Lily. She is also survived by several loving members of her husband’s family in Turner, Maine.
Born in Greely, Colo., she moved with her parents to the north Georgia area, where she lived most of her life.
She was a graduate of Gordon Lee High School and became a licensed beautician and worked in Rossville, Ga.
During World War II she worked installing electrical equipment in warplanes and then in Oak Ridge at the atomic bomb center.
She married in 1943 to her loving husband of 73 years and moved with him to Auburn, Maine for several years before they returned to LaFayette, Ga., where she worked as a dental assistant until her retirement.
Mrs. Pratt will be remembered by her family and friends as a creative artist and craftsman.
She enjoyed and expressed her talents through many mediums. It gave her great pleasure to give her creations to those whom she loved, and she leaves a beautiful legacy of her works with them.
Quilla was a devoted Christian and faithful member of the First Baptist Church in LaFayette for 65 years. For many years she enjoyed using her God-given creative talents to arrange the flowers for Sunday services each week. She influenced many young girls’ lives through her work in the church Georgia organization and Sunday School classes.
Her family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church sanctuary in LaFayette from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016.
The service is scheduled to immediately follow at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary and interment in LaFayette City Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Dave Gilbert, Henry Gilbert, Bill Loughridge, Ben Potts, Bruce Potts, Jim Wardlaw, Chip Wheeler, and Bill Whitten.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of LaFayette, 201 N. Maine St., LaFayette, Ga. 30728.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.
Elbert Skinner
SUMMERVILLE — Elbert Darrell Skinner, Sr., 79, died Thursday, June 23, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Annette Skinner; children, Lisa Fowler, Darrell(Leah) Skinner, Jr., Steve Skinner, Brad Skinner; siblings, Richard Skinner, Karen Stivers; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, Coffman Funeral Home. Burial in West Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is Sunday, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Rev. Claude “C.F.” Strickland
RINGGOLD — Rev. Claude Franklin “C.F.” Strickland, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
A native of LaFayette, Ga., C.F. had lived most of his life in the north Georgia area and joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18.
He served his country for over 20 years retiring as Staff Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force as a computer programmer.
Following his retirement, he pastored several churches in the area including Shiloh Baptist, Antioch Baptist, Lookout Baptist, Macedonia Baptist and Emmanuel Baptist Churches.
For over 10 years, C.F. served as a pastor and greeter at Lane Funeral Home’s South Crest Chapel. He enjoyed working outside and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, loved playing golf, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Redskins. C.F. was known for his sense of humor and will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marion Strickland; his parents, Harvey and Lola Strickland; brother, Wayne Strickland; and sister, Elizabeth Cummings O’Brien.
C.F. loved God, his family, and his country.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 57 years, Doris Strickland; children, Mark Strickland, Rossville and April (Dale) Waller, of East Ridge; grandson, Tanner Vinyard; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, at 1:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel, with Rev. Mike Wallin and Rev. Tim Owens officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery, with full military honors by the U.S. Air Force.
To share expressions of sympathy, visit lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, from 12:30 p.m. until the service hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.