OBITUARIES

2016-09-25 -

HAMILTON COUNTY Dr. Thomas E. Bibler

Dr. Thomas E. (Tom) Bibler, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sept. 24, 2016, peacefully in his sleep. Tom was born in Muncie, Ind., on Dec. 7, 1936. He graduated from Burris High School in Muncie and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University and a doctorate in education from Ball State University.

Tom married Nancy Ann (Fisher) Bibler on June 15, 1958, in Muncie; they were married for 58 years.

Tom moved to Chattanooga in 1970 to become a member of the faculty at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As a professor at UTC for 32 years, Tom held a variety of roles, including director of student teaching and head of the Teacher Preparation Academy. He also served as president of the faculty council and as marshal at commencement for many years. He was instrumental in the creation of the UTC Faculty Club.

Tom was very active in community, civic and educational organizations in Chattanooga and throughout Tennessee. He was a past president and longtime board member of the Tennessee ACLU; past president and longtime board member of the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies; and past president of the Southeast Regional Council for the Social Studies.

Tom continued his active civic involvement after retiring from UTC, serving multiple terms as president of the Fort Wood Neighborhood Association and as a Red Cross disaster volunteer and training class instructor.

He continued to supervise student teachers, taught classes in English as a Second Language, served as treasurer of the Chattanooga JFK club, served as officer of elections for the Hixson precinct for more than 20 years, served on the board of the UTC Retirees Association, was an active member of the Sister Cities program, was heavily involved in local Democratic organizations and served on many other local boards and civic committees.

Tom is survived by his wife, Nancy Bibler; his two children, Joe Bibler and his spouse Jennie, Judy Bibler and her spouse, Michelle; three grandchildren Kevin, Sara and Meghan; his brother, Dr. Richard Bibler and his spouse, Doris; many nieces and nephews; and the rest of his family and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Henry Bibler and Marie Bibler; his two brothers, Robert Bibler and his spouse, Mary Margaret, and John Bibler; and his son, Andy Bibler.

Complete arrangements will be announced later.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the UTC Scholarship Fund or Hospice of Chattanooga.

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

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

Donovan Compton

Donovan Earl Compton, 86, of Chattanooga, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.

Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Jill Lisa Ann Herston Connolly

Lisa Ann Herston Connolly, 57, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sept. 20, 2016.

Lisa was born on Feb. 8, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of Green High School. She spent many years in Clearwater, Fla., and Dyersburg, Tenn., before moving to Chattanooga.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marlene Herston.

She is survived by her son, Thomas (Shannon) Connolly, of Chattanooga; father, Jim (Carolyn) Herston, of Akron, Ohio; sisters, Jeri (Barry) Fullerton and Leslie Herston, of Largo, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

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

Charles Cuff II

Charles Joseph Cuff II, 59, originally from Kearny, N.J., passed away peacefully at his home, Welcome Home of Chattanooga, on Sept. 9, 2016.

Mr. Cuff was a very kind and generous man. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and took pride in his fellow veteran brothers and sisters. He worked as a trainer and long distance truck driver for Covenant Transport.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, Charles requested that donations be made to Welcome Home of Chattanooga, Orange Grove Center or the Vietnam Veterans of America.

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

Philip Dugan II

Philip Dolan Dugan II, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. Philip is an Army veteran who survived the Vietnam war. He graduated with a civil engineering degree from Louisiana State University. After 39 dedicated years, he retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. Philip was known for his story telling and unique sense of humor.

He loved Chattanooga and was actively involved in a variety of events throughout town.

Survivors include his daughter, Dianah Mullis, her husband Ryan, and granddaughter, Vera; his son, Philip Dugan III and his fiancee, Erica; and beloved papillons, Igby and Charlie.

A graveside service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, with military honors.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Visit www.hamilton funeraloptions.com to share words of condolences with the family.

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

Oscar “Sonny” Fryar

Oscar Allen “Sonny” Fryar, 77, of Chattanooga, died on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

He was a lifetime resident of the Chattanooga/Lookout Valley community and served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Sonny was a master barber and owner of the Pioneer Bank Building Barber Shop on Chestnut Street. He was named the mayor of Chestnut Street and was the co-founder of the Chestnut Street Athletic Club. Sonny was an avid golfer, known as the Legendary OAF of Brown Acres, and Atlanta Falcons season ticket holder and fan. He was a devoted supporter of UTC Athletics and was of the Methodist faith.

More than anything, Sonny was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Laferna Fryar Maples; stepfather, Lenord O. Maples; grandparents, James B. Fryar and Flossie Marie Fryar.

Sonny is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Freddie Harris Fryar; son, Lance “Bogey” Fryar and his wife, Kristy Fryar; daughters, Alana Gayle Fryar and Kellie Fryar Colston and her husband, James “Jimmy” Colston; grandchildren, Harrison and Hannah Colston and Gracey and Abbey Fryar; brother, Raymond “Bubba” Fryar; cousin, Eddie Whitehouse and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private.

Please visit www. heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort and to view the memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 25, and after 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, until the time of service at Heritage Funeral home, East Brainerd Road.

Marilyn Gail Geraldson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Gail Geraldson on Sept. 20, 2016.

Known to her admiring audience as local television’s “The Veggie Lady,” Marilyn’s regular appearances taught many viewers the ins and outs of cooking and selecting the right produce throughout the year.

She was also the author of her own popular cookbook, The Veggie Lady Shares, an assortment of recipes from her personal collections as well as those featured on her TV guest appearances. It went on to sell thousands of copies in multiple printings with the proceeds benefiting the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.

Marilyn was born in Superior, Wis., on April 16, 1936, to the late Angus B. Rothwell and Florence Jones Rothwell.

She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout, with a degree in home economics and years later graduated with her agricultural degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

She spent many years serving the role of loving mother and devoted Navy wife in locations around the United States and abroad including Monte Ray, Calif., Newfoundland, Canada, and the island of Guam.

Marilyn served as the Hamilton County Agriculture Extension Agent for over 20 years.

During this time, she promoted local Tennessee farmers and agricultural products to consumers in the Tennessee Valley area. In this capacity, she went on to host her own weekly radio segment and write weekly newspaper columns.

Marilyn is best known, however, for her regular Wednesday, guest appearances on WRCB Channel 3 as the beloved “Veggie Lady.”

Marilyn was a longtime member of Saint Johns United Methodist Church, serving many roles and singing in the choir.

She was also known to her friends and family as a talented seamstress, producing a wide array of clothes, linens and in later years handbags, monogramming and exquisite quilts and tapestries.

She enjoyed sewing so much that she taught regular classes on sewing and quilting techniques. Marilyn was also a master gardener and loved planting and was an avid bird watcher.

Marilyn was preceded in death by the late Elmer Lee Geraldson, her husband of 57 years and retired Navy Commander; her brother, William Rothwell; and her loving grandson, Joshua Steven Geraldson.

She is survived by her three children, Lee Geraldson, of Chattanooga, Steve (Kathy) Geraldson, of Olive Branch, Miss., and Elizabeth (Paul) White, of Ringgold, Ga.; grandchildren, Sarah Dixon, Aubree Bates, Alexis Bivens, Jessica Geraldson, Matthew Geraldson, and Riley White; sister, Gene (Bill) Olsen, of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Phyllis Henriksen, of Milwaukee, Wis., Appie Geraldson, of Manitowoc, Wis., and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Saint Johns United Methodist Church, Chattanooga. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. following visitation.

Please visit www. heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort and to view the memorial tribute.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.

Arlie Herron

Arlie Edwards Herron, 88, of Ooltewah, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016.

He taught in the English Department of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for 37 1/2 years and retired as head of the English Department in 1998. That same year he received an award of the Order of the South in recognition for his contributions to the advancement of Southern American literature. He was a member of Ooltewah United Methodist Church.

Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Sarah Virginia Herron; sons, Geoffrey B. Herron, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Mark (Christa) Herron, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; daughters, Alise (Walter) Ballew, of Cleveland, Tenn., Lora D. Herron, of Maryville, Tenn.; grandsons, Christopher Herron and Samuel (Courtney) Herron; granddaughters, Sarah (Jeffery) Langley, Hannah (Chris) Hulsey and Jolene Ballew; great-grandchildren, Jase and Jaden Langley; brother-in-law, Mabry Fowler Jr.; sister-in-law, Frances (Allen) Shephard; and several nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to; Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way, Ooltewah, TN 37363.

Visit www.heritage chattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.

Lula Jenkins

Lula Edna Jenkins, 81, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, she was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Hermie Jenkins; and her son, Allan Jenkins.

Survivors are her son-in-law, Nathan Williams; brother, Luther Jenkins, both of Chattanooga; cousins and many friends.

Services will be held Monday at 3 p.m., in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Matt Nevels and Mike Rice officiating.

Entombment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Visit www.heritage chattanooga.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends Monday, from noon until 3 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Clarence Q. Johnson Jr.

Clarence Q. Johnson Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, in West Seneca, N.Y. He was born and spent much of his life in Chattanooga.

Mr. Johnson was a graduate of UTC, and obtained his law degree from Syracuse University.

He was the beloved husband and best friend of Catherine P.; dear father of Sarah A.; brother to Gretchen Keefe, Stacey Massengale and Shawn Hash; son of the late Willie Lee “Billie” Hash.

There will be no prior visitation.

Private services will be determined at a later date in Chattanooga.

The family may be contacted at forcjclarencejohnson@gmail.com.

Mathew Keller

Mathew “Matt” Loyd Keller, 33, a resident of Chattanooga, and formerly of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 16, 2016. The son of David and Margie Keller.

He was a 2002 graduate of Bradley Central High School, where he was a four-time state wrestling champ. He attended the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) on a wrestling scholarship for three years.

He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a bachelor degree in sociology and again earning All-American status.

He was currently employed by Blewett Tree Service (Chattanooga).

Matt was an avid athlete and enjoyed living life to its fullest.

He loved wrestling, working with kids, music, yoga, art and people.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Margie and Wayne Jacks; cousin, Joe Keller; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Matt leaves behind his loving parents, David and Margie Keller; his brother, Josh (Becky) Keller; sister, Niki Keller Frailley (Heath); special friends, Dustin Blewett and Ellie Boss; grandparents, Tommy and Ella Jo Keller; nieces who adored him, Savannah, Sophie, Sadie and Calli.

Matt is also survived by numerous other family members, extended family members and a host of special friends all over the United States.

A service celebrating his life is planned for Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at 4 p.m., at Reflection Riding Arboretum located at 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga.

The family will receive friends from 3 until the 4 p.m. service time.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Matt and/ or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companion funerals.com or on his Keller Time Facebook page.

Matt’s dream of hosting a yoga, music and arts festival was planned for that day and this event will continue in Matt’s memory with a celebration of life service, which is open to the public free of charge.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation at the celebration of life (Devine Fire) event.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Keller family with his arrangements.

Robert B. Kimball

Robert B. Kimball, 94, of Ooltewah, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

Local arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.Covenant Funeral.com.

Myrtle Lane

Myrtle Lane, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in a local hospital.

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

The Rev. H. Russell Mabry

The Rev. H. Russell Mabry, 75, of East Brainerd, died on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. A resident of Chattanooga for the past 21 years, the Rev. Mabry retired after 22 years of service as a prison chaplain for the federal prison system.

During the 1987 Cuban Riot at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, the Rev. Mabry was held hostage for 11 days.

He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in Nashville, Vanderbilt University and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary.

The Rev. Mabry enjoyed road biking, classical music and was an avid reader. He was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, H.R. and Winnie Mabry; and brother, Windell Mabry.

Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Donna Mabry; daughter, Jennifer Mabry, Los Angeles, Calif.; son, Henry Russell Mabry III, of Knox City, Mo.; granddaughter, Winnie Ziomek, Los Angeles, Calif.; niece, Anne O’Dell, of Jacksonville, Fla.; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life services will be held at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 25, 2016, at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 7301 Shallowford Road, with the Rev. Candace Worth and the Rev. Art Jones officiating.

A family visitation will follow the service in the McMillian Building.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share condolences to the family.

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

Ola Mae Moore

Ola Mae Moore, 92, passed away Sept. 19, 2016.

The funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the chapel.

Burial in Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at 12:30 p.m.

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

Camilla Nance

Camilla Josephine “Sugarbabe” Jones Nance, 76, passed away Sept. 18, 2016, at her residence.

She was born in Chattanooga in 1940.

She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, under Pastor Penny.

Later she started attending Olivet Baptist Church. Camilla was a graduate of Howard High School.

She was an owner and operated Annie Mae’s Place on M.L. King Boulevard.

She was well known in the community for feeding and boarding those who needed help.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Nance; parents, Ruben and Annie Mae Jones; grandparents, Tom and Mary Garner; sister, Annie Elizabeth Morgan.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved pets, Sheba, Yogi and Max; children, Cheryl Ann (Gary) Davis, Kevin L. Nance and Deborah Halfacre; three grandchildren, Montrell Turnbow Allen, Sharika (Quintell) Wilson and Keedra L. Nance Kelley; great-grandchildren, K’yannah Wilson and Quintell Wilson Jr., De Kiereal Kelley and De’ Kiereun Kelley; sisters, Lee Anna Porter, of Boston, Mass., Flora Taylor, of Carson, Calif.; Ruby Gibbs and brother-inlaw, Thomas A. Gibbs, both of Chattanooga; Michael and Fletcher, both of Chattanooga; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; dearest friends, Victor Novine, Debra Hambright, Doris Cole, Ruth Odum and family, others included, Janice and Shine Dr. Eula and Rudy Cohen; best friends, Carolyn Bailey; Joyce Watson; Alma Gardner; Diane and Jim Templeton.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in the chapel. Interment in beautiful Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, beginning at 9 a.m., until time of service.

Sondra Nicholas

Sondra Darlene Nicholas, 57, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

She lived most of her life in the Hixson and Soddy-Daisy area and enjoyed visiting The Vineyard Church.

Sondra was a teacher for 15 years at Daisy Head Start. She had a love for children, being a “Nana,” family and the Tennessee Volunteers. She had incredible courage in the face of adversity and an ability to handle challenges with a sense of humor.

Sondra was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Nicholas; parents, Charlie and Elva Woy; sister, Brenda Minnick and brother, Charles Gionfriddo.

Survivors are her daughter, Sondra Nichole Raines (Carl Jr.); sisters, Barbara Gravitte (Roger) and Mary Atwood (Rick); brothers, Ronnie Gionfriddo (Jeanne) and Chuck Woy (Tracy); grandchildren, Corbin Isiah Raines and Sondra Vanessa Raines; mother-in-law, Virginia Coker (Bill) and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scramble Alley Park behind Soddy-Daisy City Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank at www.chattfoodbank.org or 2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406.

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.

Travis “Bud” Parsons

Travis “Bud” Parsons, born Sept. 30, 1936, in Murray County, Ga., passed away on Sept. 20, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. He served in the United States Air Force, was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and a member of Valley Brook Golf and Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Wiley Parsons; son, David Parsons; grandson, Thomas Fox Parsons and daughter, Pamela Parsons, of Hixson; and two brothers, Tommy Parsons and Douglas Parsons; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rembert Parsons and Mamie Jo Whitfield Parsons; two brothers, Jerry and Emmett Parsons; and two sisters, Barbara Jean and Peggy Parsons.

A funeral Mass will be at St. Jude Catholic Church, 930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tenn., at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. Visitation will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church one hour before the service, beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Orange Grove Center, donation to: Children Services, in memory of: Travis Parsons, in honor of: Thomas Fox Parsons, 615 Derby St. Chattanooga, TN 37404 or online at http://www.orangegrovecenter.org/www/ docs/167.795 or contributions for a service dog for his grandson, Thomas Fox Parsons, by visiting, www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/franalarcon/4pawsforThomas.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 423-5313975.

Art Reese

Arthur Harold “Art” Reese, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theater in World War II.

After military service, he had a lifelong career with American Oil Co. During retirement, he enjoyed nearly 40 years of hunting, fishing, extensive travel and good times with his many friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Ruth W. Reese; mother, Bermuda McGregor Reese; father, William Reese; sister, Elizabeth Reese Trevathan and brother, William Reese.

Survivors are his daughters, Judy R. Varner (TC), Susan McGill (Johnny) and Mary Beth Austin (Ricky); seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Shane Varner, Robbie McGill, David McGill and Chip Austin.

Visitation is today, Sept. 25, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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.

Mary Reeves

Mary Imogene Reeves, 82, of Lookout Valley, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at a local hospital.

Mrs. Reeves, a native of Bryant, Ala., was born on Oct. 26, 1933, to the late James H. and Rosa Countiss. She later moved to Chattanooga in the late 1960s.

She was previously employed with Alexian Village of Signal Mountain, where she served as a home health assistant.

Her passions in life were her family, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoying her word puzzles. She also attended the Tiftonia Baptist Church in Lookout Valley.

Mrs. Reeves was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon H. Reeves; parents, James H. and Rosa Countiss; two daughters, Debbie D. Reeves and Linda Reeves; son, Lamar Hill; and one granddaughter, Tammy E. Racheal.

Survivors include her sons, James H. Reeves, Gordon L. Reeves, Billy G. Reeves and Richard L. Reeves; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three greatgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Lane Funeral South Crest Chapel, with the Rev. Craig Westbrook officiating.

Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, West.

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

The family will receive friends today, Sept. 25, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Blanche Sanders

Blanche Peck Sanders, 95, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in a local health care facility.

A lifelong resident of Red Bank, Blanche was a 1938 graduate of Central High School. Her love of music was instilled in her by her father at an early age.

She was a well-respected musician, providing the piano accompaniment for many years at Red Bank Baptist, White Oak Baptist, Alpine Baptist, and Tyner Baptist Churches.

Blanche was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Ulus and Ida Legg Gross; her husbands, Reece A. Peck and A. Marvin Sanders; four brothers, Arnold, Ebb, Lynn, and Glynn Gross; sister, Helen Gross Etter; and stepson, Doug Sanders.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Peck (Charles) Keith; son, Alan Wade Peck (Suzy Simpson); stepson, Bryan (Pam) Sanders; granddaughters, Kelly Duncan, Katie (Kevin) McKenna, Connie Sanders; great-grandsons, Mitch, Wesley, and Reece Duncan, Owen and Brecken McKenna; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3 p.m. today, Sept. 25, 2016, at Stuart Heights Baptist Church, Chattanooga Campus, 3208 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415.

Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m., at the church.

Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stuart Heights Baptist Church, or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

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

Darleen Scott

Darleen Scott, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in a local hospital.

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

Prudence L. Simpson

Prudence Lincoln Simpson, 88, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

Prudy was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, John C. Simpson Jr.

Born Oct. 4, 1927, in St. Louis, Mo., she was the daughter of Alton Herman Lincoln, and Virginia Breen Lincoln.

She graduated from Mary Institute, St. Louis, Mo., and was a stewardess for Pan American, where she met her beloved husband, Jack.

Prudy was a remarkable person who will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and mentor.

We shall never see her likes again.

Survivors include four sons, John and his wife, Lyn; Andrew and his wife, Glenna; James; Bradford and his wife, Gina; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, followed by a service of remembrance at 11:30 a.m., with Pastor Joe Novenson officiating. Burial will be at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Prudy’s name to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

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

James Stoneback

James Daniel Stoneback, 38, of Harrison, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in a local hospital due to complications from surgery.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel.

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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

Stephen Stovall

Stephen Nickolai Stovall, “Nicki,” 56, of Ooltewah, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center.

He worked in the nuclear power industry for 25 years, until his illness prevented him from continuing on. He was an avid musician, playing his saxophone until two months ago, and was a member of Ooltewah Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Services will be at the Ooltewah Seventh-Day Adventist Church, visitation from 4 to 6 p.m., with a memorial service to follow. Pastor Peter Kulakov will be officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Stovall, of Ooltewah; his mother, Sharon Stovall; his brother, Greg Stovall and wife, Melinda; his brother, Charles Stovall II and wife, Renee; a daughter, Amanda Stovall Bruce and husband, Tommy; a son, Jon Patrick Stovall and wife, Ashley; a son, Stephen Nickolai Stovall II; a son, Samuel Nathan Stovall; and four grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Scott Stovall, and his father, Charles Stovall.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association and Hospice of Chattanooga. www.alz.org/donate www.hospiceof chattanooga.org/www/ docs/139

You are encouraged to share a memory of Nicki and/ or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companion funerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Stovall family with his arrangements.

Gertrude Terry

Gertrude Terry, 90, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Frances Trammel

Frances Hughes Trammel passed away Sept. 13, 2016, in Smyrna, Ga.

Survivors include Leroy Hughes, Sharon Starr; children, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Advantage Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be at noon Monday, with the Rev. James Ingram officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery, Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, Franklin-Strickland-PinkardBryan-Smith Funeral Directors.

Rachel Turner

Rachel Caves Turner, 89, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in a local hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Katherine Caves; brother, Richard Caves; sister, Corinne McCurdy, husband O.V. (Mutt) Turner; son, Vernon (Gene) Turner; and granddaughter, Jennifer Turner Blanks.

She is survived by daughters, Charlene (Ron) Hudson, Jerri (Allen) Tripp; daughter-in-law, Linda Turner; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.

She was a retired nurse, accomplished artist and an avid reader.

At her request, there will be no service, asking instead that her family get together and celebrate her life.

The family would like to thank the staff at NHC of Chattanooga for their extraordinary love and care they have given her during her 5 1/2 years she was a resident there.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or any animal shelter of your choice.

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

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

Joe Wilkinson

Joe M. Wilkinson, 60, departed for Heaven on Sept. 1, 2016.

He had battled numerous health problems for several years, but died suddenly as a victim of a hit-and-run automobile accident.

Joe was born in Chattanooga on March 21, 1956, to the late E.M. (Wilkie) and Bertie Lou Wilkinson.

He graduated East Ridge High School in 1974, and built a career as a mainframe computer programmer for hospitals and banks throughout East Tennessee. Joe tried retirement, but found that he was best suited to enjoy life while working.

He joined MAPCO as a full-time employee in May, 2016.

Joe was athletic, outdoorsy, and community minded.

He was an ROTC officer, Life Scout, high school wrestler and cross country runner. Later, he joined the Knoxville Elk’s Lodge No. 160 and served as a den leader for GSMC Cub Scout Pack 39.

Above all, Joe loved people. He was happiest when surrounded by friends and family. He leaves loved ones in all corners of the country.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; and by grandparents, Louie and Bertie M. McAlister.

He leaves behind his sister and her husband, Janice and Ken Hobbs, of Tucson, Ariz.; brother, Robert Pail Wilkinson, of Knoxville; daughter, Bonnie Wilkinson, of Calhoun, Ga.; son, Tate Carty, of Knoxville; as well as three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

A celebration of life service will be held in Knoxville on the beach at Hunter Valley Farm, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at 3:30 p.m.

The family will receive friends prior to the Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church contemporary worship service later that afternoon.

Members of ERHS Class of ’74 are planning a celebration for a later time.

The family will say final goodbyes in a private ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, an account for education/care has been established at TVA Employees Credit Union in the name of Tate J. Carty.

Memorial donations may be made at any branch or mailed to 301 Wall Ave., P.O. Box 15994, Knoxville, TN 37901. Please memo “Tate’s Education/Care Fund ***7020” on all deposits.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Joe and/ or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www. companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Wilkinson family with his arrangements.

Walter C. Williams

Walter Curtis Williams, 69, of Lake Nickajack, died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016.

A longtime resident of Atlanta, Ga., Mr. Williams has been a resident of Nickajack for the past three years.

He retired from Coca-Cola Bottling after 38 years of service and was an avid Coca-Cola memorabilia collector and enjoyed woodworking as well.

Mr. Williams was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church and formerly a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta for over 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Mary Williams; and sister, Clara Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carlene Sewell Williams; son, Wesley Curtis Williams, of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Chris; granddaughter, Clover Belle.

Graveside services will be held Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga., with Nick Mason officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Willow Street Baptist Church, 2702 E. Willow St., Scottsboro, AL 35768 or Meade/Evans Mission Fund c/o Brainerd Baptist Church P.O. Box 8159 Chattanooga, TN 37414.

Visit www.heritage chattnooga.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends today, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN.

Sgt. Tommy Wright Jr.

Sgt. Thomas Douglas Wright Jr., 23, of Hixson, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.

Services will be Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.

Visitation is today, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home chapel.

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.

TENNESSEE LaVerne Fowler

LaVerne L. Fowler, 89, of Crossville, Tenn., passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in a Chattanooga health care facility.

A native of Chattanooga, she was a member of the Church of God and was retired from TVA.

She was the daughter of the late Ollie Cyree and Nate Lea and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Fowler, in February of this year.

Survivors include two sisters, Wanda (Gene) Jacobs and Judy (Darle) Parker; and her brother, Jerry (Frances) Cyree; three nieces and two nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Chattanooga National Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.

Please share your memories at: Chattanooga ValleyViewChapel.com

Hunter Griffin

GUILD — Harrison Hunter Griffin, 41, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Marvin and Billie Winsett and Zenola Killingsworth.

He is survived by his mother, Melinda Griffin; son, Jacob Davis; daughters, Lexi, Kassey and Julia Griffin; brother, David Griffin and special niece, Madison Griffin

The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. CDT on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.

A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. CDT, with Bro. David Barry and Bro. Lloyd Harville officiating.

To send online condolences visit www.tatefh.com

Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home LLC, Jasper, TN, 423-942-9500.

Ruby Moats

JASPER — Ruby Evelyn Winters Moats, 73, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 10, 1943, to the late Andrew Jackson and Iantha Belle Price Winters, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Moats Jr.; and siblings, Betty Sue Winters Jones, Andrew J. Winters, Jr., and Mildred V. Winters.

She is survived by her children, Patrick (Della) Moats, of South Pittsburg, Tenn., Karen (Gerald) Case and Christy (Doug) Womack, both of Jasper, Tenn.; grandchildren, Cameron Moats, Stephanie Moats Mount, Blaze Moats, Chazz Moats, Tiffany Case Allen, Jade Case, Hayden, Hunter, Heath and Hannah Womack; great-grandchildren, Blaine Pittman, Jayden Mount, Khloe Mount and Brantley Allen; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home at 11 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, with the Rev. Cecil Baxter officiating. Interment will follow at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home today, Sept. 25, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m., CT and on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. CT.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. rogersfuneralhome.com.

Wanda Smith

RICEVILLE — Wanda Faye Walden Smith, 70, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

Funeral services are 7 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home with visitation held from 5 to 7 p.m.

Burial: 10 a.m. Monday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn., in charge of arrangements.

GEORGIA Sarah Gervais

ROSSVILLE — Sarah Diana Gervais, 53, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

She had lived in the North Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She had worked many years as a registered nurse for Erlanger Medical Center and then TLC Home Health.

She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, mother and grandmother who will be truly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Martin.

Survivors include her mother, Ruby Martin; two children, Erica Diane Walcott and Bill Evan Walcott, all of Rossville, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Ben Harris, of Mobile, Ala.; six grandchildren, Caleb Veal, Jasmayn, Gracey, Ava and E.J. Walcott and Kennadi Davis and numerous extended family and friends.

Services will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Online guestbook www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.

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

Michael Glad

ROSSVILLE — Michael Duane Glad, 55, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in a local hospital.

He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, and was of the Baptist faith, and a former truck driver. He was a sales associate for Wal-Mart.

He is survived by a son, Michael Wesley Rojas Glad, U.S. Navy; a daughter, Laura Rojas Glad, ESQ , Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Erik Glad, Rossville, and a sister, Kelly (Roger) Johnson, Rossville; girlfriend, Angela Tudor, Rossville; nephews, Brady and Brandon Johnson; and several other niece, nephews, and cousins.

Visit www.heritage battlefield.com to share condolences with the family.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Heritage Funeral Home.

A private family Interment service will be held at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and after 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Patricia Greene

RINGGOLD — Patricia Erin Greene, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at a local hospital.

Ms. Greene, a native of Baltimore, Md., was born on Oct. 3, 1938, and has spent the past six years in the Ringgold, Ga., area.

She was previously employed with South Trust Bank, where she worked in the bookkeeping/accounting department. Her passions in life were taking care of her cats. She loved animals and had volunteered her time with the Catoosa Citizens for Animal Care.

Patricia was a loving person and will truly be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara E. Greene; sister, Claire Fuqua and nephew, Joe Fuqua.

Survivors include her nephews, Craig (Susan) Fuqua, Brian (Stacy) Fuqua and Kevin Fuqua; niece-inlaw, Stacy Burns; and several great-nieces and -nephews.

The staff of Our Country Home would like to send their deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Greene during the time of loss.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Dr. Steven Pickerm officiating.

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

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Betty Hays

COLLEGE PARK — Betty Brown Hays, 89, formerly of Signal Mountain, Tenn., died on Sept. 8, 2016.

She was employed by GMA/ Woodward Academy for 33 years.

Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ted C. Hays; her parents, Charles A. and Grace Cunninham Brown; her brother, Charles A. Brown Jr.; and her grandson, Justin P. Hays.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Donna Hays, of College Park, Ga., and Bruce and Marie Hays, of Fayetteville, Ga.; granddaughters, Jessica and Amelia Ann Hays; grandsons, Alex Hays Hampton and Brian Hays (Dionna); and her great-granddaughters, Brianna and Vivian.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at 2 p.m. in Woodward Academy’s Gresham Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent to the Ted C. Hays Endowment Fund, Woodward Academy, 1662 Rugby Ave., College Park, GA 30337.

Gladys Noble

RINGGOLD — Gladys Lavern Noble, 85, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Bob Rourke

RINGGOLD — Robert D. “Bob” Rourke, 88, passed away Sept. 16, 2016.

Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Marine L. Rourke.

Bob was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Soddy-Daisy.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II.

Bob is survived by his wife, Lovella Thompson Rourke; sons, Robert D. Rourke Jr. and Michael Rourke; a daughter, Kelly Fisher; several stepchildren, several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Father Mike Creson officiating.

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.

Vena Ann Wilcox

TUNNEL HILL — Vena Ann Wilcox, 48, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Jerry Zumbro

ROSSVILLE — Jerry Zumbro, 71, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Services to be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

ALABAMA Kenneth Harper

ATHENS — Kenneth Ray Harper, 60, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.