Albert Barnett Jr. and Evelyne Barnett
HAMILTON COUNTY
Albert B. Barnett, Jr., passed away Jan. 11, 2002; his wife, Evelyne Moore Barnett, passed away June 17, 2015. A committal service and interment of their cremains will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Rev. Leroy T. Griffith, officiating.
Announcement courtesy of John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Brenda Carter
Brenda E. (Watkins) Carter, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully from this life the morning of Friday, Sept. 24, 2016, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 19, 1952, in Chattanooga to Robert Lewis Watkins, Sr., and Valeria Jo Howell. She was employed and retired by The Department of Children’s Services.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lewis Watkins, Sr., Valeria Jo Howell-Watkins; twin sister, Bernella Elaine Watkins; and grandson, Malachi A. Collins.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharonda Brown-Spence (Sam) and Monica Carter; three grandchildren, Ryan C. Brown, Jr., Malorie Carter-Hardy, and Madalyn Carter; brothers, Robert Watkins, Jr. (Bobby), Kenneth (Kathy) Watkins, and Daniel (Penny) Watkins; stepmother, Ella Mae Taylor; devoted aunt, Juanita Haywood; and uncle, Curtis Watkins; several nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be Thursday, at noon at Olivet Baptist Church with Pastor Bullard as the eulogist.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
John Fassnacht
John Hale Fassnacht, 39, passed away on Tuesday Aug. 30, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rick Fassnacht; paternal grandparents, John and Susan Fassnacht; and maternal grandparents, James and Margie Baskette.
He is survived by his mother, Vikki Baskette-Fassnacht; brother, Heath Fassnacht and wife, Susan; sister, Victoria Fassnacht and finance, David Todd; nieces, Carly, Amanda and Brianna Fassnacht and Emersyn Todd; uncle, Joe Fassnacht and wife, Susan; uncle, David Baskette and wife, Carol; aunt, Debbie King; and cousins.
The people who knew him, knew how adventurous he was and how much he liked to travel.
From scuba diving in the Bahamas, to snow boarding in Colorado, to excursions in Alaska, Hale was a real outdoorsman.
He especially loved camping and hiking.
A true kind-hearted friend that touched many lives.
Memorial services will be held on Nov. 12, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., at Turner Cottage, 440 Armfield Avenue, Beersheba Springs, TN 37305
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Marymount in Fairview, Tenn.
Ruth Foote
Ruth Stokes Foote, 73, of Chattanooga, died on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.
Ruth was born on Dec. 28, 1942, to the late Orlando and Zillie Stokes.
She is a member of Rossville Church of God, where she is known as a great worker in the church always helping others anyway she could in their time of need.
She loved her family, cooking, and her cats.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthell “Bud” Stokes.
She is survived by her loving husband, Harlen Foote; daughter, Cindy (Ira) Goolsby; son, Daryl Foote; brothers, Roger Dale Stokes and Harvey Stokes; sister, Wanda Morris; grandchildren, Danielle Goolsby, Sara Goolsby, Eli Foote, and Avery Foote, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held today, Sept. 28, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Jr. “James” Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at New McDonald Cemetery.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
George Garth
George Edward Garth, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 22, 2016.
He worked at Ross Meehan and retired from US Pipe Foundry.
He was a member of St. Matthew Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Brian (Jacquelyn) Harden, of Etna, Oh.; two loving grandchildren, Nerissa and Immanuel Harden, of Etna, Oh.; brother, Connie (Shirley) Garth, of Clinton Township, Mich.; sisters, Fannie Garth, of Moulton, Ala.; Eloise Garth Jones and Annie Garth Mosely, both of Courtland, Ala.; aunt, Annie Mae Watkins, of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Elmer Mosley, of Chattanooga; special friends, Ezella Harden, John McGuire, Mary Mosley and James Sanderfer; a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be held at noon, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at St. Matthew Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Clyde Sanderfer officiating.
Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
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 Avenue, 622-9995.
Mark E. Grissom
Mark E. Grissom, passed away Sept. 21, 2016. He was born April 30, 1957.
Come help celebrate the Life of a Great Man.
Mark will be missed but Never Forgotten. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at 2 p.m. at 3111 13th Avenue, Apt. C, Chattanooga, TN, 37407.
Mark’s Place.
Earlene Hunter
Earlene Deloris Hunter, 77, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in a local hospital.
Funeral: Today at 1 p.m. at Mount Paran Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Elton Young as the eulogist.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.
Sybil Mae Jackson
LaFAYETTE — Sybil Mae Jackson, 76, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. Although she will be missed deeply, her legacy will continue on in the hearts and lives of the family who so profoundly loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Jackson, Sr.
She is survived by her daughters, Pam Pass, of Atlanta, Kim (Eddie) Blevins, Shannon Carroll, and Tonya Bowers, all of LaFayette; sons, Eddie (Michelle) Jackson and Chris (Becky) Jackson, all of LaFayette; 13 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held today, at 2 p.m. in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Mike Peterson officiating.
Interment to follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers are Aaron Turnipseed, Jacob Burnette, Eddie Blevins, Drew Green, Jason Wallace, and Bryan Pope.
Visitation will take place today, at noon until time of service.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Terry Kilgore Sr.
Terry R. Kilgore Sr., 77, of Red Bank, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home.
He was retired from Hopkins Surveying Group, where he worked as a Land Surveyor.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Zodia Kilgore; and brother, Jerry Kilgore.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Upchurch Kilgore; daughter, Kellie (Brandon) Mosgrove; son, Randy (Shannon) Kilgore; grandchildren, McKinley and Marina Mosgrove and Jack Kilgore; sister, Patricia (Bill) Brownsey, several nieces and nephews.
To share condolences visit www.lanefh.com
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, with Rev. Gordon C. Temple and nephew, Michael Kilgore officiating.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hearth Hospice, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 7 Chattanooga, TN 37408.
Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 877-3524 www. lanefh.com
Ellis Lamb
Mr. Ellis ‘Red’ Lamb, passed away peacefully not far from where he was raised in Natchez, Miss., on Sept. 22, 2016, at the age of 90.
He had a cardiac arrest while cruising on a riverboat down the Mississippi River with his sister and brother in law.
On July 15, 1926, in Burnside, Miss., Ellis was the firstborn of Ellis and Nellie Lamb.
His parents relocated to a farm in Bexley, Miss., when he was six and then graduated early from Lucedale High School.
He joined the Navy early in 1943, to assist in the war effort.
He served on ships in the Pacific and became one of the first Navy personnel to be trained to work with new machines called IBM computers.
He married Thelma Lynch in 1952, after meeting her in Washington, D.C., while both serving in the Navy. Ellis and Thelma lived many places including San Diego, San Francisco, Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia, Atlanta and Hilton Head, S.C. over 63 years together.
Ellis received his Bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland, and also attended night school to earn a Master’s degree from George Washington University.
He rose through the ranks in the Navy to ultimately retire as a Commander after 30 years.
He was a voracious reader and enjoyed golfing, spending time with family and travelling on cruises throughout the world with Thelma.
He moved to California three years ago, to be close to his son and family while taking care of Thelma until her passing only five months ago from Alzheimer’s.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma; his brother, Floyd Lamb; and brothersin-law, Carlton Eckhoff and Richard Haeussler.
Ellis is survived by his son, Eric (Catherine), of Atherton, Calif.; and daughter, Lisa (Henry) Nelson, of Beaufort, S.C.
He has five grandchildren, Joshua, Kevin, Spencer, Megan and Rebecca.
Ellis is survived by his sisters, Nina Moodie(Roland), of San Antonio, Texas, Nell Haeussler, of Albia, Iowa, Ruth Eckhoff, of Cary, N.C.; and his brother, Henry Lamb (Lynn), of Tupelo, Miss.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Dick Fisher officiating, with a reception to follow.
All are welcome to attend the service, reception and celebrate Ellis’ life.
A graveside service for family will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Patricia Lawhorn
Patricia Martin Lawhorn, 64, of Chattanooga, died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.
She was born on Nov. 7, 1951, to the late John and Jane Martin, Jr.
She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School.
She worked for John Martin Co. Inc and most recently the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier.
Pat came to be known as the family historian with her many photos and Digital Scrapbooking.
Her cross stitching was a work of art that the nieces and nephews will treasure in the blankets she made for them.
Pat was an avid reader and loved animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jane Martin, Jr.; siblings, Lynn Crantford and Richard Martin.
She is survived by her brothers, Jack (Susie) Martin, Bob Martin; and brother in law, Bobby Crantford; sisters, Joanne (Bill Toop) Martin, Nancy (Pat) Neuhoff, Susan (Robert) Blasius, Pam (Joe) Franklin; and a life long best friend, Kay Hines Tatum; and 12 nieces and nephews, Frank Martin, Julie Whary, John (Kelly) Crantford, Chris Crantford, Amy (Mark) Smith, Matt (Clarissa) Martin, Emily (Kyle) Farnsley, Megan Neuhoff, Taylor Vaughn, Joseph (Emily Pennington) Franklin, Daniel Neuhoff and Chase Blasius, she considered these her children.
A special thanks to all her caregivers, Kay, Gloria, Kathy, Karl, Nancy, Joanne, Chris, Emily, Daniel, Amy and Pam, and all those who could not be here but prayed for her peace and comfort.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, with Rev. James Vick, Rev. Adam Royal, Rev. Mike Nolan and Rev. Joe McMahon.
Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m., on Saturday, in the Church 501 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 15010 Knoxville, TN 37901-9947; Cincinnati Children’s Hospital at www.CincinnatiChildrens.org/donate or East Ridge Animal Services 1015 Yale Street, Chattanooga, TN 37412.
Pat’s only regret is that she did not get to vote Republican one last time.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.
Marcia McMillin
Marcia McMillin, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
She was the daughter of the late Col. Douglass Newman McMillin, of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., and Ariel Stevenson McMillin originally, of Gadsden, Ala.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Garvin McMillin Colburn, of Lookout Mountain; three nieces, Ariel F. Colburn, of Nashville, I. Cecilia Colburn, of Lookout Mountain, and Rosemary C. (Jim) Milburn, of Lookout Mountain; grandnephew, J. Charles (Latricia) Milburn, of Chattanooga; grandniece, Grace Milburn (Michael) Viertel, of Chattanooga; great-grandniece, Lila McCarly Milburn; and great-grandnephew, Lawson James Milburn, of Chattanooga.
She is also survived by her cousin, Mrs. Peggy McMillin Kovacevich and family, of St. Louis, Mo., Ms. Rena Lyle, of Atlanta, Ga., and Stevenson cousins in California and Montana.
Ms McMillin was a descendant of the Robert Cravens family.
In the course of her father’s Army career, she attended schools in Puerto Rico, Arizona, Hawaii, Minnesota and Chattanooga.
She attended St. Mary’s College in Raleigh, N.C., and was graduated with a music degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ms. McMillin was an art teacher at Lookout Mountain Elementary School, the art director at Fowler’s Furniture Store, worked in the music department at Clements Furniture Store, and was a graphic designer for Double Cola and Starkey’s Printing Co., from which she retired.
Ms. McMillin was devoted to classical music and opera. She had a beautiful soprano voice and trained under Mme. Emmy Land-Woolf. Beginning at the age of 15, and retiring at 80, she sang with the local opera company, meeting many of the upcoming stars from the Metropolitan Opera Company as they toured. She was the longest serving member of the Chattanooga Opera company and a member of the Chattanooga Music Club.
She loved and was loved by all animals. She owned horses, cats, Maltese dogs, and was a friend to woodland animals.
After retirement, she volunteered at the Chattanooga Zoo, and the Tennessee Aquarium.
She exhibited in horse shows, won ribbons for her Maltese dogs in the U.S. and Canada, was a member of a hiking and kite club, and took up scuba diving in her 70’s.
Marcia was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Amen
A private memorial service will take place at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Chattanooga Zoo, the Community Kitchen or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4000 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409 423-821-7551.
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.wannfuneralhome.com.
Dynasty Mohammed
Dynasty Sharee Mohammed, 5 months, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at her residence.
Survivors include her parents, Adrian and Antionette Mohammed, Sr.; grandparents, Loretta McGuire and Anthony Stewart, both of Nashville; brothers, Adrian Mohammed, Jr. and Davon Mohammed; sisters, Diamond Stewart and Destiny Summers, all of Chattanooga; aunt, Mareka Stewart, of Nashville; a host of greataunts; great-uncles; cousins; other relatives.
She will lie-in-state on Thursday after noon at Taylor Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at 5 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Calvin C. Barlow, Jr. as the eulogist.
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 the 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.
Helen Roach
Helen Louise Roach, 93, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in a local health care facility.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Doyal Walraven; second husband, Paul Roach; two sons, Lindsay L. Walraven and David Michael Walraven.
She retired from 3M Corporation and attended Ooltewah Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Connie Walraven; daughter-in-law, Dana Walraven, all of Harrison; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with Rev. Ronnie Layne officiating.
A private interment will be in Sugar Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, in Sugar Valley, Ga.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ooltewah Baptist Church, 5514 Main Street, Ooltewah, TN 37363.
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.
Darleen Scott
Darleen Roshelle Scott, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in a local hospital.
Graveside service is today, at noon in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kidney Foundation.
Paula Stone
Paula Jane Stone, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at a Knoxville Health Care facility.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga.
Moving there at a young age from Mayfield, Ky., she was the daughter of the late George and Eliza Holland Crawford.
She was a graduate of Chattanooga Central High School, class of 1946.
For many years she worked at Chattanooga Federal Savings & Loan Bank.
She also worked at Hale Reality for several years and later was employed with TVA. School Class.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Parnick L. Stone; one son, Dan (Sylvia) Stone, of Louisville, Tenn.; three grandsons, Matthew (Charlotte) Stone, of Charlottesville, Va., Andrew (Anna-Ruth) Stone, of Franklin, Tenn., and Phillip Stone, of Knoxville, Tenn.; one greatgranddaughter, Lillian Stone; one brother, George Crawford, of Jasper, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The Friendship Sunday School Class of Ridgedale Baptist Church will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. till 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Road.
Please share your memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com
Kathryn Tate
She was a member of the Ridgedale Baptist Church of Chattanooga, where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday
Kathryn Marie Russold Tate, 97, of Chattanooga, formerly of Dunlap, died at her daughters home Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.
She was born and raised in Rock Springs, Wyo.
She was a member of OLPH Catholic Church, in East Ridge.
Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Mary Sever Russold; her husband, David Eugene Tate; three sisters, Anne, Rose and Chris; one brother, Fredrick.
Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn Ruth Tate, Jacqueline Tate, Jean Marie (Brian) Harrison, Mary Brunghardt, of Chattanooga; one son, David Fredrick (Vicki) Tate, of Dunlap; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11:30 p.m., EDT Friday, at OLPH Catholic Church, with Father Adam Royal Officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m.
Billie Teems
Billie Sharp Teems, 59, of Ooltewah, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Billie was a hardworking and caring woman.
She was most proud of her daughter and grandchildren. They were her world. She will be greatly missed.
Billie was preceded in death by her mother, Earlene Raper; and her father, William (Bill) Sharp.
She is survived by her daughter, Brandy Hitchcock Teems; granddaughter, Shelbie Hitchcock; and grandson, Matthew Hitchcock, of Ooltewah; godchildren, Callie and Landon McDonald, of Chickamauga; sister, Louise Dunn, of Old Fort, Tenn.; half sister, Teresa Watson; and step mother, Jane Sharp, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; stepfather, Curtis Raper, of Ooltewah and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Eleven22 church located at 1668 South Lee Highway, Cleveland, TN, at 7 p.m.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., at the church.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Billie or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Teems family with these arrangements.
Gertrude Terry
Gertrude Terry, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.
She was the last surviving member of her family.
She was retired from Chattanooga City Schools as a cafeteria worker and a member of Rossville Church of God.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dorothy Terry; her care giver, Janice Terry; nieces and nephews, Paul and Betty Terry, of Bellville, Ill.; John Terry, of Chattanooga, and Ann and Vasco Jenkins, of Summerville, Ga., many nieces and nephews. There was no visitation. Interment was at Chattanooga Memorial Park, Red Bank.
Many thanks to Life Care Center of Red Bank for their deep care and concern.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory; Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral. com.
Michael Williams
Michael Anthony Williams, 61, passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Greeneville, Tenn.
Michael was born in Chattanooga, on Dec. 20, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Williams.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Gloria Jean Maddox and Preston Maddox; brother, Anthony “Tony” Alan Williams; and sister, Kimberly Pratt.
The family will have private burial services for Mike.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
Buford Bradford Sr.
DUNLAP — Buford Eugene Bradford Sr., 88, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at his home.
He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and member of Dunlap Masonic Lodge Post 693.
Buford was preceded in death by his wife, Seawillow Smith Bradford; parents, James Wesley and Viola Pearl Jones Bradford; He had six brothers, all deceased; and five sisters, two of which preceded him.
Survivors include his sons, Buford Eugene (Doris) Bradford Jr., James (Vickie) Bradford, and Walter Bradford; sisters, Mildred Parks, Addie Freeman, and Viola Williams; grandchildren, Timmy Bradford, Jeremy Bradford, Chandra Cribbs, Wesley Bradford, Joshua Bradford, Jared Bradford, and Hannah Hickey; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. CDT Thursday Sept. 29, 2016, in the Ewton Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Terry Barker officiating.
Burial will follow in Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today.
Charles Caldwell
WHITWELL — Charles Wayne Caldwell, 68, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hillard and Ruby Worley Caldwell; sister, Virginia Faye Caldwell; brothers, Clyde, Lewis and Ed Caldwell; special nephew Christopher Caldwell all of Whitwell, Tenn.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 35 years, Norma Jean “Jeannie” Caldwell; sisters, Judy (Dwight) Bryant, of Whitwell and Nancy Caldwell, of Murfreesboro; brothers, Gene (Pam) Caldwell, of Palmer, Steve (Ruth) Caldwell, Rick (Ruth) Caldwell, both of Whitwell, and Jimmy (Sandra) Caldwell, of Cleveland, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Velda “Tootsie” Parker and multiple brothers and sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, including one special nephew, Jacob Caldwell and two very close great-nephews and many friends.
He will truly be missed by those who knew him. He loved to joke and pick at everyone and always enjoyed a good laugh at others expense.
The family will receive friends 3 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 28, 2016.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in the funeral home chapel with Rev.Terry Winton and Rev. Chris Long officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Cemetery in Crossroads.
Share photos and memories at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777.
William Goforth
JASPER — William A. “Runt” Goforth, 95, passed away Sept. 26, 2016.
He was a retiree of Crane Enamel Company, of Chattanooga, and was of the Baptist Faith.
Bill was a World War II veteran, having served the Army in Europe.
He served in Italy and Africa, participating in the Sicilian Naples-Foggia and Roman-Arno Campaigns. Bill received the European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon, the Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Jessie Tate Goforth; brothers, Vadell, Joe, John, and Paul Goforth; and sisters, Katherine Brown and Shirley Goins.
Bill is survived by his sisters, Ella Mae Rogers, of Jasper, and Bettye Cagle, of Lookout Valley; and his brother, Stanley Goforth, of Jasper; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to The Bridge at South Pittsburg, and Parkridge hospital for their care and compassion.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 8 p.m., CDT today, and on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, from 9 a.m., CDT until the time of the service.
Funeral services will be held from the funeral home chapel, Thursday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. CDT, with Bro. Roger Webb officiating.
Interment will follow at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
Full military honors will be provided by the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard.
Online condolences can be made at www.tatefh.com
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, LLC, Jasper, TN 423-942-9500
Tommy Jarrett
SEWANEE —Tommy D. Jarrett, 77, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
Leon Morgan
CLEVELAND — Leon D. “Lee” Morgan, 77, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born Nov. 12, 1938, in Ooltewah, to the late Evans and Lem Morgan.
He attended Meadow View Elementary and graduated from Ooltewah High School.
He served in the United States Air Force from 19631967, where he was stationed in South Dakota and Germany.
He worked and retired after 32 years of service from the TNT Plant in Chattanooga.
He was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist church but was unable to attend in the last few years due to being the caregiver of his loving wife and sister.
He loved Christ, his family, and his church family. Through the years, he enjoyed being a little league baseball coach.
He loved sports and nothing made him happier than watching his son and grandson play. He also loved working in the garden and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Morgan, Doc Morgan, Jack Morgan and Harry Morgan; and sisters, Lillie Mae Farrior and Mary Lee Morgan.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Geraldine “Jerri” Morgan; his son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Kelley Morgan; his grandson and wife, B. J. and Dena’ Morgan; two great-grandsons, Cal and Beau Morgan, all of Cleveland; sisters, Viola Morgan, of Ooltewah, Bessie (Leon) Lowe, of Cleveland, and Joyce (Ronnie) Harden, of McDonald; and numerous other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Services will follow at 7 p.m. in the Valley View Chapel, with Rev. Clint Ledford officiating.
Interment will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at 9 a.m. at the Old McDonald Cemetery in Harrison, Tenn. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www. cancer.org.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.
Frances Bacon
RINGGOLD — Frances Rebecca Bacon, 86, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.
She was a life-long resident of the North Georgia area. Frances was a former member of East Lake Baptist Church and had attended Peavine Baptist Church, with her late husband, George Leonard Bacon, Jr.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Nora Blackmon; step-daughter, Denise Pickett; brothers, WM Blackmon, Clifford Blackmon and Hugh Blackmon; sisters, Sarah Reed, Helen Hicks and Alma Long.
Survivors include her sister, Vivian Lane, of Rock Spring, Ga. and step-granddaughter, Shannon Dyes, of Birmingham, Ala.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at Rock Spring Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Lisa Cabrera
ROSSVILLE — Lisa “Taz” Cabrera, 44, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was a member of Freedom Community Church in Dalton, Ga.
Lisa had worked as a Caregiver for most of her life and truly enjoyed helping others.
She enjoyed traveling, especially to Arizona and the Grand Canyon and loved playing board games with friends and family.
She was a loving and devoted daughter and wife that will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Evett, Jr. and Louise Grace Wallace.
Survivors include her loving husband of more than 13 years, Adolfo Cabrera; brothers, Randy Evett and Larry Wayne Evett, all of Rossville, Ga.; sister, Kathy Vann, of Bryant, Ala.; several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel, with Pastor Edgar Ricon officiating.
Burial will take place at 3:30 p.m. EST in Ami Cemetery in Menlo, Ga.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today, all day Thursday, and prior to the service on Friday, at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Harry Crump Sr.
FLINTSTONE — Harry Crump Sr., 75, passed away on Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2016, at his home.
Harry always loved the family softball game and loved chasing the kids around the bases.
He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Albert Crump; as well as five siblings.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children, Tommy Crump (Wendy), Danita Crump, Byron Crump (Katie), and Christy Crump; brother, Grady Crump; as well as six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at the Valley View Baptist Church, located at 6694 GA HWY 193, Flintstone, GA 30725, with Jeff Brown officiating the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Harry’s GoFundMe page.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Harry 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 Crump family with his arrangements.
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 who knew her.
She is 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 the 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.
June Weldon Reda Richardson
LaFAYETTE — Reda Ann Howard Richardson, 73, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.
She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ed Howard; brother, Grady Howard; and sister, Cheri Moore.
Reda is survived by her loving husband, Frank Richardson; mother, Erna Burgess Howard; daughter, Laura (Bruce) Aquila; son, Kevin (Pattie) Richardson; sisters, Pat Hawkins and Glenda (James) Parrish; brothers, Lebron Howard and Mark (Dianne) Howard; grandchildren, Kayla Richardson, Emma Richardson, Davis Richardson, and Abigail Aquila; several nieces and nephews; and best friend, Sandra Martin.
Funeral will take place Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Terry Burns officiating.
Interment to follow in McWilliams Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home today, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
IDER — June Weldon, 85, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Erlanger Medical Center.
Funeral services are Thursday, Sept. 29, at noon at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Carl Ball officiaitng.
Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
Survivors include son, Donald Weldon; grandson, Matthew Camp (Hannah); sister, Frances Lillian Cervantez; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Weldon was a member of Ider Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Dorothy Smith Eagles; husband, Elmer Weldon; son, Billy Weldon; brothers, Frank Eagles and Fred Neal.
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