OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY
Marcus Allen
Marcus Allen, 40, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, in Chattanooga. He was born Jan. 10, 1976, in Chattanooga.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ralph Ramsey Jr.
Survivors include his grandmother, Lucille Ramsey; parents, Vernard and Karen Allen; children, Teaira Allen, Shaylan Allen, Gabriel Allen; grandson, Landen Byers; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at 1 p.m., in the Chapel.
The body will lie in state after noon today, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Renna L. Bell
Renna Louise Sterkey Bell, 60, of Chattanooga, passed on Dec. 16, 2016, at her residence.
She was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church and worked at Olan Mills for 10 years as a Master Cook.
Arrangements will be announced by Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404, 423 2654414
James Brotbeck
James Brotbeck, 84, of Chattanooga, passed away in his home on Dec. 17, 2016.
He along with his wife, owned and operated The Printer until their retirement in 1997. He was a member of First Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Inez Brotbeck; three brothers, John, Daniel, and Charlie Brotbeck; and three sons, Rick, John, and Steve Newsom.
He is survived by his wife, Jimmye; daughter, Lynda (John) Rogers; brother, William Brotbeck; grandchildren, John (Stephanie) Pharr, Samantha Pharr and Michelle Newsom; great-grandchildren, Tristin McKelvy, Madison and Coltin Pharr.
The family would like to thank our friends, neighbors, pastors and the staff at Amedisys Hospice for their support and prayers.
When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation and take me home what joy shall fill my heart. Then I shall bow with humble adoration and then proclaim my God “How great Thou Art.” Jim was a kind, gentle and Godly man, an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Psalms 139:118.Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family requests that condolences be sent to the home.
Arrangements are by Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37404, 423-265-4414.
John Chalker Jr.
John Fraser Chalker, Jr., 80, of Soddy- Daisy, passed away on Dec. 17, 2016.
Graveside service will be held privately at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are held by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
June Francine Clapp
June Francine Clapp, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in a local healthcare facility.
Born June 19, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Annie Louise Jones and Leon Camp Jones.
She was also a graduate of Ringgold High School and McKenzie Business College.
She is survived by two sons, Robert (Carol) Clapp and Donald Clapp; three sisters, Doris Sue Flynn, Margaret Nehring, and Sharon Simmons; three brothers, James Jones, Aaron Jones and Stephen Jones; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, in the Valley View Chapel, with the Rev. Aaron Jones officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and from 10 a.m. on Thursday, before the service at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Please share your memory at: ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Brenda Clark
Brenda Gail Clark, 62 of Chattanooga, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
She had lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for most of her life and graduated from Rossville High School Class of 1972.
She was a happy member of Union Avenue Baptist Church in Rossville, and had worked at Parkridge East Hospital for more than 30 years.
She loved her family, friends and church and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was a bright light in a dark world.
Survivors include her loving husband of more than 41 years, David; son, Rusty (Mark); step-daughter, Lisa (Jody); step-son, Greg; mother, Inez; sister, Blondie (Russ); brother, Ken (Cindy); niece, Allison (Zois); best friend ever, Brenda (Terry) Wilson, and (Lance and Nickki); and god-grandchildren, Chandler and Camdyn.
A home going service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Union Avenue Baptist Church.
Burial will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Union Avenue Baptist Church.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Joshua Cook
Joshua Don Cook, 44, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2106.
Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow at Lomenick Cemetery, Ringgold Road, East Ridge.
A complete notice will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson 423-531-3975.
Elizabeth Ford
Elizabeth Ford, 88, of Chattanooga passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson 423-531-3975.
Raymond Hughes III
Raymond Douglas Hughes, III, 48, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in a local hospital.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Vivian Jones
Vivian Irene Gallimore Jones, 61, departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. She was born on March 29, 1955, to the late George Gallimore and Novella White, of Oliver Springs, Tenn.
Vivian grew up in Oliver Springs, and was a graduate of Oliver Springs High School, received her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and received her Master’s Degree from Tusculum College.
She was a member of Olivet Baptist Church.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother, David Gallimore; sisters, Virginia and Carolyn White; brothers, Eugene, George, and John White.
She leaves to cherish her home going, loving and devoted children, Kandice (Devlin) Hytche Simms, of Nashville; Regan Jones, of Chattanooga; Zachariah Jones, of Atlanta, Ga.; Ricky Jones, caregiver in the later in her illness; beloved grandson, Gabriel Hytche Simms; sisters, Mary Knaff Grimes, of Chattanooga; Leslie Knaff, of Bronx, N.Y.; brothers, Albert White, of Knoxville; Stanley, James and Charles White, all of Morrison, Tenn.; Terry Knaff, of Oak Ridge, Tenn,; devoted nephew, Andre White; of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Ethel C. Jones, of Chattanooga; brothers-in-law, Ronnie (Jackie) Jones; Kenny and Jon Jones, all of Chattanooga; friends, (BFF for 55 years) Sharon Hopper-Goins, Oliver Springs, Tenn.; Mary (Michael) Florence, of Lincolnton, N.C.; Glennis Henson, of Chattanooga; Cynthia Hayes, of Chattanooga; Therese Bowman, of Signal Mountain; Cheryl Tates-Macias, of Manassas, Va.; VanNessa Brooks, of Houston, Texas; her TVA family, Softball and Volleyball family, and her Cedine Ministries families and Little Leaf Baptist Church family; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Olivet Baptist Church, with Bishop Kevin Adams officiating.
Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The body will lie in state after noon today and the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Mildred Killian
Mildred Allen Killian, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Mrs. Killian was born and raised in Jackson County, Ala. She also retired as a teacher from Chattanooga Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William “Bill” Killian; grandson, Ron McDonald; parents, Virgil and Bertha Allen; three brothers; and two sisters.
Surviving are her daughters, Laura Parker, Barbara Reeves, and Pam Phillips and her husband, Frank Zinna; grandchildren, Rebecca (Shannon) Powell, Tiffany (Jesse) Rose, Rachel (Kelley) Fortenberry and Brandy (Jeremy) Cannon; six great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; brother, Rayford Allen; and sister, Veda Woodall.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Rev. Frank Zinna officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.
Carl Langston
Carl Grant Langston, 76, of East Ridge, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, at his home.
He was a graduate of Lakeview High School and a longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Langston was owner and operator of Karlyn’s Hairloom Gallery and was a member of the Tennessee Hairdresser’s Association, Chattanooga Chapter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Lillie Eaves Langston; and seven brothers, Robert, Cecil, Charles, Gene, Jim, Bill and Kenneth.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Rominger Langston; daughter, Karlyn Collins, of Chattanooga; three sons, Robby (Stephanie) Carney, of Chattanooga, Aaron (Jeannette) Grimes, of Germany and Vincent Williams, of Chattanooga; one sister, Virginia Jo Pannell of East Ridge; 12 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road, with Rev. Jim Davenport and Pastor Diane Stocker officiating.
Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church King’s Chest Fund 700 Pine Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 or a charity of your choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.
Michael D. Long
Michael D. Long, born March 4, 1957, passed away on Sept. 9, 2016. Services are pending. Arrangements are through Chattanooga Funeral, Home, Crematory, and Florist: Valley View Chapel
William Lueder
William J. Lueder “Bill”, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away on Dec. 9, 2016, peacefully at hom with his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lueder; his parents, Harold and Marion Lueder.
He was born in Port Washington, Wis., and graduated in 1969 from Cedarburg High School.
Bill graduated in 1971 from UW with a degree in Farm Industry and worked the family’s farm for many years before becoming an exceptional stainless steel polisher employed by Taylor Freeze, Roscoe, Ill., for 15 years, then retiring in 2013 after 10 years from UNE in Janesville, Wis.
Norma and Bill traveled with craft shows, where he mastered woodworking and relocated to Chattanooga, after retiring to be closer to his daughters.
Bill never lost a chance to witness to anybody about his love for his best friend Jesus Christ.
He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church, where he was active in the choir, Sunday School, and the senior group. Bill loved his southern gospel music, NASCAR, Chicago Bears, the rodeo and cruising the Caribbean.
He enjoyed cooking, watching the Food Network Channel and spending time with his family.
He loved and cared for his wife for many years before his courageous battle with cancer. Bill had a saying “I have 3 steps into my house, but once inside I have no stepchildren”.
Bill leaves behind his beloved sister, Marguerite (Jim) Brechlin of Neenah, Wis.; two children Robin (Mike) Wolfe and Julie (Jeff) Baker, all of Chattanooga; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
This great husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend will be missed by many.
Services were held on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016,
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. www. lanefh.com
Edward Lewis Miller
It is with great sadness that the children of Edward Lewis Miller announce the death of their father on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016.
Mr. Miller was born on July 11, 1935, in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Early in his life, he made Detroit, Mich., his home. In 2011, he returned to Chattanooga to spend the remainder of his life in the care of his children.
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, John and Kathryn Miller and his son, David Miller.
He is survived by his children, Mary (Chris) Burton, Edward (Cynthia) Miller, and Tammy Miller, all of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Stephanie Burton Peden, Michelle (Roy) Oxford, Candice Miller, Eric Miller, and Joshua Miller; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Peden, Jacob Peden, and Zane Walker. He is also survived by his longtime companion Mozella Scott, her family, and many friends in Detroit, Mich.
The family wishes to acknowledge the entire staff of Alexian Brothers PACE for the assistance and care they provided for Mr. Miller. The last two years of his life have been spent at Dalton Towers at The Health Center @ Standifer Place, where he made many wonderful new friends. The family is very grateful to the staff and residents for their love, kindness, and excellent care. Also, a very special thanks to Josephine of Senior Saints.
A celebration of Mr. Miller’s life will be held on July 11, 2017, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road from noon to 2 p.m. with internment following at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity or extend an act of kindness.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Johnny Mitchell
Johnny Mitchell, 61, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at his residence.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
“Hal” Morris
Harold “Hal” Mercer Morris Jr., 87, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at his beloved mountain home in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He was the son of the late Harold M. Morris Sr. and Fairy Elliott Morris, of Athens, Ga. He grew up in Athens, Ga., graduating from Athens High School in 1946. At Athens High School he was on the football team, captain of the basketball team and was elected “Mr. Athens High School.”
Hal spent two years in the U.S. Navy, stationed at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla., where he served as a swimming and survival instructor and lifeguard. He was also a member of the N. A. S. – Jacksonville basketball team.
Back in Athens, Ga., after his discharge, he entered the University of Georgia, graduating in 1952 with a degree in Journalism-Advertising. At UGA he was a member of Sigma Delti Chi honorary journalism fraternity, Kappa Alpha Order social fraternity, Intra-Fraternity Council, “G” Club, and he was co-captain of the 1951 Bulldog Swimming team (SEC Champions).
Hal retired from the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga in 1994 after 38 years of service as Advertising Manager and Communications Administrator.
In Chattanooga he served as president of the Chattanooga Advertising Federation, The Quarterback Club, the University of Georgia Bulldog Club, the Younger Set Dance Club and Kappa Alpha Alumni Chapter; vice president of the Chattanooga Jaycees; and secretary of the Electric League (life-member).
Hal served on the boards of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association, Big Brother-Big Sisters Organization, Chattanooga Area Literacy Movement (now READ), and the Pan-O-Ram Club on Lookout Mountain. He was a member of the Chattanooga Navy League, The Walden Club, Friends of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, and Chattanooga Area Historical Association. He was also a longtime member of the Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church as well as Bill Carter’s Brock Sunday School class.
Hal taught us all the value of family, hard work and living a life full of joy. This tall, athletic man was an avid swimmer and runner for 75 years of his life. His robust smile and infectious laughter embraced everyone he met effortlessly with a presence that enveloped a room as he walked through a door, simply because he was authentically genuine. Whether in work, community or home he touched every single person who had the opportunity to know him with his loving
spirit.
Hal is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda Daughtrey Dunavin Morris; brother, Robert Elliott Morris, Cmdr. USN (Retired) Coronado, Calif.; stepsons, David C. Dunavin (Cornelia), of Lake Junaluska, N.C., and Michael H. Dunavin (Karen), of Burlington, Vt.; five granddaughters, Lauren Dunavin Callins (Jamison), of Memphis, Tenn., Augusta Dunavin Weaver (Nicholas), of Oxford, Miss., Sydney Dunavin, of Washington DC, Keely Dunavin, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Emelyn Dunavin, of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; grandchildren’s mother, Emelyn Bautista-Dunavin, of Signal Mountain; four stepgrandsons, Tucker and Chase Weaver, of Burlington, Vt., Jacob McClintock, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Joshua McClintock, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Magnolia May Callins and Tallulah Galloway Callins, of Memphis, Tenn., Ezra Haynes Weaver and Bessie Pearl Weaver, of Oxford, Miss., and several cousins.
The family is grateful for the loving care extended to Hal and his family by the staffs of NHC of Rossville, Ga., and Hearth Hospice.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, 316 N. Bragg Ave., Lookout Mtn., Tenn., 37350. Services for Hal will follow at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the church with Rev. Joe Novenson officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with John Bennett, B. Allen Casey, Josh McClintock, Nick Nicholson, Chase and Tucker Weaver serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, 316 North Bragg Avenue, Lookout Mountain, Tenn., 37350, Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association, 701 Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37402, Hearth Hospice, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Suite 114, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37408 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Margaret Murphy
Margaret Rose Murphy, 61, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in a local hospital.
Funeral: Today at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Ronald Cook as the eulogist.
Leon Raines
Leon Raines, born Jan. 12, 1919, passed away on Dec. 18, 2016.
He was of the Baptist faith, was retired from the Tennessee Highway Department Transportation and was a U.S. Army Veteran, who fought in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; parents, Amos and Virgie; sisters, Marie, Louise, Frances and Betty; brothers, Robert, Richie and Paul; sons, Leon Jr. and Steven; as well as daughters, Diane and Carolyn.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Katherine; sons, Ronnie and Thomas; grandchildren, Linda, Ray, Michael, Junior, Thomas Jr., Lynn, Chris, Billy, Chris, and Dawn; greatgrandchildren, Thomas III, Brian, Dianna, CJ, Stacie and Taylor; several nieces and nephews, as well as a special nephew, Troy.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Waylon Stewart presiding; interment to follow, with military honors, in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends and loved ones from noon until 8 p.m. today, 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.
Roy A. Rogers
Roy A. Rogers, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in a local hospital.
Mr. Rogers was born in Chattanooga, on Dec. 12, 1946, to the late John and Goldie Rogers.
He has resided in the Hixson area for most of his life.
Mr. Rogers loved watching TV, playing the guitar and singing and will truly be missed by his family and friends.
He also worked with Brant and Sullivan in Chattanooga, as a metal polisher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Goldie Rogers; two brothers, Mack Trapensted and Grady Lee Rogers; and sister, Clara Whitaker.
Survivors include his brother, John (Debra) Rogers; sisters, Patricia Peoples and Eulia Jane (Junior) Tarter; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Greenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 11 a.m., until the service.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Edna Stansell
Edna Ewton Stansell, 87, of Ooltewah, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. She was born June 22, 1929, in South Pittsburg, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Lewis Parker and Jodie Mable Alice Crownover Ewton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Gary Stansell and Michael Stansell; sisters, Betty White and Johnnie Boring.
She is survived by her husband, Sam Stansell; grandchildren, Jody Stansell and Jennifer (Jamie) Hixson; great-grandchildren, Cole and Grace Hixson.
Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at Ooltewah United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dwight Kilbourne officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Dr. Thomas E. Taylor
Dr. Thomas E. Taylor passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at age 93, in Palm Bay, Fla., after brief illness.
He was born on Aug. 25, 1923, in Chattanooga.
He was a graduate from Chattanooga High School in 1941 and attended UT Knoxville, after which he received an appointment to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
He graduated from the academy with the class of 1946 and entered submarine service training in New London, Conn., later operating in the Pacific Fleet out of San Diego, Calif.
He was transferred after four years to the naval aviation training program in Pensacola, Fla., returning to the Pacific Fleet operating out of San Diego as a carrier pilot during the Korean War.
Later he served two years shore duty in the Pentagon.
He then left the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander to enter medical school in Memphis, Tenn., graduating in 1958. He returned to naval service interning and training in medical and surgical treatment of conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
He was retired from the Navy in 1968 having achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander once again, and returned to Chattanooga, to practice medicine. He ended his private medical practice in 1992.
Dr. Taylor was a member of Brainerd Baptist church since 1968.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Joan Taylor; and his son, Brandon Wingate Taylor.
Dr. Taylor is survived by his daughter, Robin Fairfax; his son, Marcus Taylor; and daughter-in-law, Pattie Taylor (Gilreath).
Dr. Taylor was blessed with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, with Rev. Ray Williams officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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.
William Townsend Jr.
William Henry “T-Bone” Townsend Jr., 61, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, in a local hospital.
Funeral: today, at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Wesley Davis as the eulogist. Burial: Tyner Cemetery. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.
Mary Jo Vaughn
Mary Jo Vaughn, 84, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016.
She was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Nashville, Tenn., to the late Thomas Nathan and Rosaline Rucker Patterson.
Mary Jo attended Belmont College in Nashville.
She was a longtime member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and had taught the Abundant Life Sunday School class for more than 25 years. Mary Jo was also active in the Women’s Missionary Union.
She was secretary for many years for American Lava Company, Oakwood Baptist Church, White Oak Baptist Church and was a former receptionist for Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Her husband, Ed Vaughn and a sister, Sarah Busch, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Greg Vaughn (Travis Crawford), of Atlanta, Ga., Lin Rollins (Scott), of Dallas, Ga., and Jennifer Sneed (Frankie), of Cleveland, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Edward Rollins, Timothy Rollins, Carissa Gaddis, and Nathan Sneed; and one great-grandson, Noah Sneed.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Valley View Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, at noon at Ridgedale Baptist Church with Dr. Doug Plumlee officiating.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel. com.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Andre Waldorp
Andre “Andy” R. Waldrop, 79, of Harrison, was born Feb. 26, 1937, in Trenton, Ga.
He transitioned to his new home in Heaven Dec. 17, 2016.
Andy loved family was a friend many. He loved to fish and hunt or just be outside on the ball field with his kids and grandchildren.
He retired from Georgia Pacific Corp., and then started Waldrop’s Lawn Care.
He was a hard worker and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Andy was a member of Bayside Baptist Church for 35 years and a member of son worshipper’s Sunday school class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest C. and Melissa C. Woods Waldrop; sisters, Julia Raines, Elizabeth Freeman, Evon Lane; brothers, Buryl, Otha and Garnett Waldrop. his and good to
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Darlyn Waldrop; daughter, Andrea Lyn Waldrop; son, Adam Lee Waldrop; grandsons, Eyan Lee Waldrop and Eli and Evan Jayner.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Eric Stitts officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Brian Simcox, Mike Winnie, Jeff Matthews, Brady Matthews, Bryce Matthews and Adam Waldrop serving as pallbearers.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to Bayside Baptist Church Building Fund, 6100 Hwy. 58, Harrison, TN 37341.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., today, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Shirley Williams
Shirley “Diana” Williams, 67, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016.
She was retired from Orange Grove Center, where she worked taking care of individuals with developmental disabilities.
She loved he job and the individuals for whom she cared.
She was predeceased by her husband, Allan Burchard.
She leaves behind many loving friends, who miss her dearly.
Rev. Phillip Shellanbarger, will conduct the memorial service on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Varner Cemetery, Soddy-Daisy.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory; Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral. com.
Darlene Yearwood
Darlene Yearwood, 61 of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 17, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.
She was born in Graysville, the daughter of the late James Robert and Elizabeth (Patton) Elkins and was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Caitlyn Francis; and grandmother, Gracie Patton.
Darlene had been a resident of Soddy- Daisy, for the past 38 years moving there from Sale Creek.
She was a homemaker, enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Soddy Church of God.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gary Yearwood, of Soddy-Daisy; two daughters, Jennifer (Brian) Francis, of Soddy-Daisy, and Tracy (Justin) Dodd, of Sale Creek; her three grandchildren, Cody Francis and Courtney Francis, of Soddy-Daisy, and Teegan Dodd, of Sale Creek.
She is also survived by her three sisters, Doris (David) Wright, of Hixson, Wanda Heard, of Dayton, Sheila (Jacky) Richardson, of Graysville; two brothers, Roger Elkins, of Graysville, and Johnny (Sue) Elkins, of Soddy-Daisy.
Funeral services for Darlene will be held Thursday afternoon, at 2 p.m., at the Soddy Church of God, with Rev. Orville Hurst and Rev. Kelly Selby officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Rhea Memory Gardens followed by a white dove release.
Please share your memories of Darlene in her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.
The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, where they will receive friends today and Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m.
The body will lie in state at her church one hour before the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s hospital. TENNESSEE
David L. Howard
SHELBYVILLE — David Lee Howard, 72, passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held today, at the Feldhaus Funeral Home in Shelbyville from 4 to 7 p.m.
The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at noon at St. William’s Catholic Church.
A reception in celebration of his life for his family and friends will follow at the family’s home at 117 Ashe Road.
David was born in New Jersey to Helen and Julian R. Howard at their home on Oct. 2, 1944.
The family moved to Chattanooga, where David attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, where he met his wife Mary Watson, when they were in middle school, starting a love affair that lasted all of their lives including 50 years of marriage.
David went to Notre Dame High School and was able to graduate from the University of Tennessee, due to his beloved sister Barbara Knott’s assistance and his incredible work ethic.
David graduated with a degree in journalism and he and Mary attended many sporting events in Knoxville as he planned to pursue a career as a sports writer.
David had a summer job at the Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse magazine, and Bruce Spencer influenced David’s life by assisting him financially to graduate from UT and introducing him to the Tennessee Walking Horse.
David and Mary married in Chattanooga on Aug. 20, 1966.
Shortly thereafter they began their family and moved to Shelbyville, Tenn., to start the Walking Horse Report with the assistance of 12 investors including his mentor Randall Rollins.
David and Mary had three children, Christy, Jennifer and Jeffrey, and they built a successful publishing business at Dabora, Inc., including multiple publications. Many of Dabora’s employees have been with the company for 35+ years, and the Dabora family is also saddened by his loss. David also served on the First National Bank Board as well as many other boards and associations, each time willing to put in extreme amounts of work to find the best facts in order to make the best decisions. He was proud to serve on the board of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration for almost 20 years and the board of the American Saddlebred Horse Association. David also served on several boards and committees at the University of Tennessee. David enjoyed real estate development and focused on property in Florida. He was a longtime parishioner and benefactor of St. William’s Catholic Church.
A self-made man, David’s greatest joy was his family. With his wife, Mary, their three children and their spouses and his eight grandchildren, David enjoyed travelling, attending sporting events, and family dinners at the family’s game house. David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary; his children, Christy, Jennifer and Jeffrey, their spouses Rick Womack, Russ Connelly, and Mindee Howard; and eight grandchildren, Holt Parsons, Brooke Connelly, David Parsons, Cole Connelly, Caroline Connelly, Jax Howard, Sam Connelly and Blake Howard. Each of their lives has been enriched by his love and his counsel and he will be deeply missed.
The family asks that donations in his honor be made to the University of Tennessee, St. William’s Catholic Church, the Boys & Girls Club, or to a scholarship program that allows students to pursue their education.
The family is forever grateful to Dr. Kyle Joyner of Murfreesboro Medical Center, and Dr. Wes Ely of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and their teams for their outstanding care and compassion, and for their spiritual support.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Richard Lewis
SPRING CITY — Richard Lewis, 65, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016.
Funeral service Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Wolf Creek Baptist Church in Spring City where the family will receive friends one hour before the service.
Interment in Spring City Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughn Funeral Home. www. vaughn-funeral-home.com.
Betty McDaniel
CLEVELAND — Betty Jean McDaniel, 89, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday morning, Dec. 17, 2016.
Betty was born in Cleveland on Nov. 12, 1927, a daughter of the late W. L. and Myrtle Ledford. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Betty was a talented pianist and organist that served many local churches along the side of her late husband the Rev. Hubert McDaniel. Her and Hubert also were members of “The Crusaders” a gospel singing quartet for many years. Most of all, Betty will be remembered for being a loving and devoted Pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and sister-in-law.
In addition of her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, the Rev. Hubert L. McDaniel, whom with she shared 51 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. She was also preceded in death by one brother, William “Bill” Ledford and brother and sister-inlaw, Thomas Paul and Winona McDaniel.
Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving son and daughter-in-law, Larry S. and Linda McDaniel; two granddaughters and their husbands Tennille and Jonathan Jobe and Tiffany and Ben Inscore; six great-grandsons whom she adored, Chandler McDaniel, Tyler Jobe, Trae Jobe, Cameron Inscore, Andrew Inscore and Aidan Inscore. She is also survived by one brother, Donald H. Ledford; sister and brother-in-law, James and Betty Mason and sisters-in-law, Barbara McDaniel, Shirley Ledford and Sue Ledford; numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.
A celebration of her life is planned for Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Olive Church of God located at 3522 Harrison Pike with Pastor Gary Sears officiating.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 5 p.m. until the 7 p.m. service time in the church sanctuary.
The family will assemble on Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2016, at 9 a.m. in the Sunset Memorial Gardens for the interment and committal service where Betty will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Hubert. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in Betty’s memory to either the New Hope Crisis Pregnancy Center or to the Mt. Olive Ministries.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Betty and/ or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the McDaniel family with her arrangements.
Sharon Moses
ATHENS — Sharon Marie Guffey Moses, 63, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at Starr Regional Medical Center.Private burial at a later date.
Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens in charge of arrangements.
Betty Nash
RICEVILLE — Betty Marie Davis Nash, 84, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at her home. Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the chapel.
Burial in Riceville Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens in charge of arrangements. GEORGIA
John Moore
ROSSVILLE — John Alan Moore, 64, died Sunday Dec. 18, 2016, at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia Area and was retired from the City of Chattanooga as a Information Services Technician.
John loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially watching over his grandson, Gabe.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Opal Ruth Thacker; a stepson, Tony Argenbright; and Aunt Willodean.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Moore, of Rossville; a daughter, Angela (Trey) Parrish, of Chickamauga; a sister, Terri (Ron) Lofty; and a nephew: Nick Lofty, all of Tunnel Hill; and step children, Kristy Argenbright and Keith (Kristi) Argenbright; and several step grandchildren; and a grandchild, Gabriel Daugherty, of Chickamauga; and cousins, Nancy Wood, of Texas, and Judy, from Canada.
Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m., in the Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Hutch Garmany officiating.
Mack Snyder
LaFAYETTE — Mack Allen Snyder, 86, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016.
He was born in LaFayette, Ga, to the late Ocie Allen and Lillie Loggins Snyder.
He was a member of Woodstation Baptist Church, where he loved fellowshipping with his church family.
He had worked in the textile business for many years and was a manager for E.T. Barwick in the Latex Department.
He enjoyed collecting knives, watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and Falcons.
He enjoyed being around people and spending time with his family.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Glenn, Richard, Melvin and Mitchell Snyder.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Littlejohn Snyder; their children, Beth (Jim) Ramey, Mack Starlin (Shelia) Snyder, Steve (Michelle) Snyder; sisters, Mary (Jim) Williams, Dianne (Rod) Dodson; brother, Stacy (Dot) Snyder, all of LaFayette, Ga.; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today, prior to the service.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, in the chapel with Rev. Damon Perry and Rev. Mike Wallin officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattooga Baptist Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes LaFayette Chapel.
Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Carl E. White Jr.
ROSSVILLE — Carl Edward “Eddie” White, 68, formerly of Rossville, Ga., died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle, Wash., while traveling.
He was born in Chattanooga, on June
18, 1948, to the late Carl E. White Sr. and Marie Moore White.
Eddie graduated from Chickamauga High School in 1966, and later joined the U.S. Army.
He retired from the Army in 1993 after 20 years of faithful service. sic. Eddie’s passion in life was his family, and his love of mu
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Samuel J. White.
He is survived by his sons, Carl E. White III (Heather Poad White), Aidan J. White; daughter, Brenna Lopez; and grandchildren, Nicole and Samantha Lopez, Isabella and Carl White IV.
He is also survived by his brother, David White; and sister, Nancy White Ferguson, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Kathy Farmer York
ROCK SPRING — Kathy Farmer York, 42, of Rock Spring, passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016.
She was a member of Northside Church of Christ in Calhoun.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Emory and Myrtle Farmer and Earnest and Jessie Davis.
Survivors are her husband, Jeremy York, of Calhoun; parents, Charles Farmer and Jean Davis Farmer, of Rock Spring; daughters, Mackenzie Brooke Fitzgerald and Maeghan Breille Fitzgerald; son, Miles Brady Fitzgerald; stepson, Ethan James York, all of Calhoun; sister, Pam (Benny) Fitzgerald, of Ballground, Ga.; brother, Michael (Donna) Farmer, of Rinngold; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services from the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Henry Hampton and Minister Terry York officiating.
Interment to follow in Trinity Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Mitchell Holbrook, Kyle Walker, Jonathan Presley, Jamon Hall, Andy Vincent, and Don Harrison.
Honorary pallbearer is Ethan York.
Visitation at the funeral home today, from 4 to 8p.m.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
ALABAMA Edgar Rogers
FLAT ROCK — Edgar Eugene Rogers, 83, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at his home.
Funeral services are Wednesday, at 1 p.m., ct at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow in Beulah Chapel Cemetery, with military honors.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.
Survivors include son, Eddie Rogers; brother, Vincent Rogers; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Rogers was retired from the Army as a Command Sergeant Major and had served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He had received numerous medals including the Bronze Star.
He was a Commissioned Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Scottish Rites and the Free Masons.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Rosie Weldon Rogers; wife, Ursala Rogers; sister, Georgia; brothers, Jimmy Barney, Johnny and Sanford.
Leave condolences online at www.cornerstonefuneralchapel.com