Obituaries
Robert Lee Chambers,74, Hixson, Tenn.
Robert Lee Chambers,74, of Hixson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He attended Lookout Valley Baptist Church and was retired from Penske Truck Leasing.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Tommy and Pauline Holcomb; two brothers, Jerry Chambers and Kenneth Holcomb.
He is survived by his children, April Sharp, of Hixson, Robert L. Chambers, Jr. of Chattanooga; two sisters, Margaret Loftin and Barbara Alexander; two grandchildren, Travis Sharp and Cheryl Nash; several nieces and nephews.
He was a loving father, grandfather and would do anything for anyone who needed help and showed unconditional love to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m at the funeral home.
Graveside service will be on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Memory Gardens, West with Pastor, Nick Forshee officiating. Interment will follow.
Online guestbook www. wilsonfuneralhome. com. Arrangements announced by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home- Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Guinn Duke Wilbanks, 71, Rossville
Guinn Duke Wilbanks, 71, of Rossville, made his way home on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 18, 1945 to the late Oliver & Ella Knops Wilbanks. Guinn served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from ABB/Combustion Engineering following many years of service. Known to everyone as Duke, he married the love of his life, Peggy, in 1967 and their limitless sacrifices for one another and complete devotion have shown everyone just what love truly means. For his many gifts, his love of cars, his intelligence, his work ethic or his ability to fix the unfixable, his greatest asset was his love for his family and unbelievable selfless acts of giving. In addition to his parents, Duke was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Peggy Boyd Wilbanks; sons, David (Jenni) and Shane (Kasiey) Wilbanks; brothers, James Boyd & Jewell (Peggy) Wilbanks; sisters, Frances Tucker, Joan Oldaker, & Dotsy Smith; grandchildren, who made him the happiest, Shawn & Tayllor (Aaron); Duke also loved Scott Ellis and Steve Smith like they were his own.
A private family service will be held at a later date. The family will receive visitors at their home, but please call first.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared on his online guestbook at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Jasper Edward Harris, age 53, of Ringgold passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Harris and Esther Irene Tucker Harris.
Survivors are his daughter, Amber Wiltgen of Portland, Oregon; brothers, Charles Allen (Debra) Harris of Rossville, GA, Jerry (Kathy) Harris of Chickamauga, David Harris of Ringgold, and William (Joni) Harris of Virginia; sister, Debra (Steve) Heatherly of Ringgold; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel Sunday, January 29, at 2 p.m. with Tim Padgett and Mike Epps officiating. Interment will take place in the Chattanooga National Cemetery Tuesday, January 31 at 12:30 p.m.
Visitation at the funeral home Saturday from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. until time of service.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Esther Irene Harris, 81, LaFayette
Esther Irene Harris, age 81, of LaFayette passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harris; son, Jasper Harris; and sister, Linda Gray Hardin.
Survivors are her daughter, Debra (Steve) Heatherly of Ringgold; sons, Charles Allen (Debra) Harris of Rossville, Jerry (Kathy) Harris of Chickamauga, David Harris of Ringgold, William (Joni) Harris of Virginia; brother, Ralph Sonny (Bobbi Jean) Tucker of N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel Sunday, January 29 at 2 p.m. with Tim Padgett and Mike Epps officiating.
Interment to follow in the LaFayette City Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home Saturday from 3 p.m. 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. until time of service.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Carol Ann Mcclung Ferrell, 48, LaFayette
Carol Ann Mcclung Ferrell, age 48, of LaFayette passed away Friday, January 27, 2017.
Survived by husband, Jeff Ferrell of LaFayette; daughter, Keely Ferrell and son, Zach Ferrell both of LaFayette; special friends, Mike and Kristie Davis and Stacy Poe.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 04th at 7:00 p.m. with Brother; David Thompson officiating.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until service time.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
David Edward Lee, 67, LaFayette
David Edward Lee, age 67, of LaFayette passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith. David’s working career included the carpet industry and Auto Custom Carpets Inc.
He was preceded in death by his son, Roger T. Lee, and father, Rev. Thomas E. Lee.
Survivors are his loving wife of 48 years Carolyn Ann Ramey Lee of LaFayette; daughter, Cyndi Walker of Chickamauga; mother, Dorothy Alexander Lee; sister, Gloria (Ralph) Russ, Barbara (Richard) Hall and Karen (Alan) Graham; brother, Johnny Lee (Wanda Cooper) all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Lindsey (Matt) Swinson, Jonathan Caleb Lee and Mason Walker; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel Thursday, February 2, at
4 p.m. with Pastor Wayne Casteel and Pastor Joe Dodd officiating.
Interment to follow in the LaFayette City Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Charlie Russ, Randall Hayes, Ralph Russ, Sr., Alan Graham, Randy Parker, and Mark Stanfield.
Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Richard “Ricky” Lee Barton, 63, Rock Spring
Richard “Ricky” Lee Barton, age 63, of Rock Spring passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. He was a graduate of LaFayette High School, Class of 1972. Ricky was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from TVA with 32 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Emily Faith Barton; and grandparents, Jesse and Velma Brown.
Survivors are his loving wife of 39 years, Sherri Wilson Barton of Rock Spring; daughters, Blakely (Kurt) Davenport of Ringgold and Kyley Barton of Rock Spring; son, B.J. (Shannon) Barton of LaFayette; grandchildren, Alley Barton, Jacob Barton, Matthew Davenport and Jaxon Davenport; mother, Willie Jo Brown Leigh; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Nancy and Hugh Wilson of LaFayette.
Funeral services from the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel Wednesday, February 1st at 2 p.m. with Pastor Kenny Roach and Pastor Wayne Chasteen officiating.
Interment to follow in the Chattooga Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday from 12 p.m. until time of service.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Frankie Frank Ray Cagle, 85, LaFayette
Frankie Frank Ray Cagle, age 85, of LaFayette passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Cagle and Virgie Gilreath Cagle; and brothers, T.D. Cagle and Hewitt Cagle.
Survivors are his loving wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Cagle; sons, Jeff (Debbie) Cagle of Rock Spring and Dennis (Claudia) Cagle of LaFayette; grandchildren, Zach (Miranda) Cagle, Katie (David) Mitchell, and Samantha Cagle; great grandchildren, Jason Cagle, Addy Cagle, Benjamin Mitchell, and Nicholas Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Thursday, February 2 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Josh Edwards officiating.
Pallbearers are Tony Cagle, Stanly Cagle, Randall Cagle, Zach Cagle, David Mitchell, and Joel Cagle.
Honorary pallbearers are grandkids and great grandkids.
Visitation at the funeral home Thursday from 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to the LaFayette Dialysis Clinic 614 Patterson Rd. LaFayette, Ga. 30728.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
James Edward Parks, 89, Ringgold
James Edward Parks, 89, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away Tuesday January 31, 2017. A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a former employee of Pig House Cabinets where he worked for 50 years and was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Ramona Dunn Parks; parents, Samuel Wallace and Sudie Mae Miller Parks; three MSRP $45,630 After Discounts children, Edward Parks, Janie Chard and Lamar Parks; sister, Johnnie Mae Thornton; and great grandson, Dalton Brown. He is survived by three children, Linda (Larry) Templeton of Ringgold, GA., Sherry (Harold) Peters of LaFayette, GA., and Ronnie (Mary) Parks Tommy Edge
of Chickamauga, GA.; seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday February 3, 2017 at Anderson Cemetery with Larry Templeton officiating. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia. An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Katherine Wheeler Vaughn, Ringgold
Katherine Wheeler Vaughn of Ringgold went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. She was previously employed with Sweetwater Rug Company for more than 15 years and was completely devoted to her church, singing in a Trio and working with the children in Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will & Katie Wheeler; son, Forest Raymond Vaughn; sister, Jewell Whitehead and brothers, George, Joe, Floyd, Marion, Jim, and Nagle Wheeler.
Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017 in the WallisStewart Chapel with Bro. Danny Henson officiating. Burial will follow in the New Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold, GA. Carolyn Jones Minty Brooks, 86, a long time Lookout Mountain
resident, died on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia. Minty was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 25, 1930. She attended Germantown Friends School and Colby Sawyer Junior College. She married William (Bill) Brooks, also from Philadelphia, in 1950. Together, they lived in Philadelphia, Chicago and Lookout Mountain.
In addition to being a devout Christian and loving mother of four children, Minty enjoyed bridge, tennis, painting, gardening and volunteering. She was active in the Girl Scouts, the Experiment in International Living and The Church of the Good Shepherd for forty years.
She was preceded in death by her brother, William Ross Jones, her parents, Ruth and Jay Jones, her beloved husband of 53 years, William (Bill) Brooks and her daughter, Cindy Brooks McCann.
She is survived by her three children, Bonny (David) Traylor of Birmingham, Alabama, Jay (Abbie) Brooks of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and Tina (Mitchell) Brown of Towson, Maryland; her eight grandchildren, Carrie Schade, Elizabeth and Elliott Traylor, Connor (Pete) Overbeek, Anna (John) Briody, Jay (Meredith) Brooks, Jr., Jamie and Parker Brown; and her four great grandchildren, Dylan Schade, Anna Louise and Jackson Overbeek and Jay Brooks, III.
The family would like to thank the staff at Rosewood Assisted Living for their loving care.
A memorial service will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd on Lookout Mountain on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Church of the Good Shepherd, 211 Franklin Road, Lookout Mtn., TN 37350 (423) 821-1587 or the Metropolitan Ministries,
1112 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 624-9650 or a charity of your choice.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Carolyn Jones Minty Brooks, 86, Lookout Mountain
Carolyn Jones Minty Brooks, 86, a long time Lookout Mountain resident, died on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia. Minty was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 25, 1930. She attended Germantown Friends School and Colby Sawyer Junior College. She married William (Bill) Brooks, also from Philadelphia, in 1950. Together, they lived in Philadelphia, Chicago and Lookout Mountain.
In addition to being a devout Christian and loving mother of four children, Minty enjoyed bridge, tennis, painting, gardening and volunteering. She was active in the Girl Scouts, the Experiment in International Living and The Church of the Good Shepherd for forty years.
She was preceded in death by her brother, William Ross Jones, her parents, Ruth and Jay Jones, her beloved husband of 53 years, William (Bill) Brooks and her daughter, Cindy Brooks McCann.
She is survived by her three children, Bonny (David) Traylor of Birmingham, Alabama, Jay (Abbie) Brooks of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and Tina (Mitchell) Brown of Towson, Maryland; her eight grandchildren, Carrie Schade, Elizabeth and Elliott Traylor, Connor (Pete) Overbeek, Anna (John) Briody, Jay (Meredith) Brooks, Jr., Jamie and Parker Brown; and her four great grandchildren, Dylan Schade, Anna Louise and Jackson Overbeek and Jay Brooks, III.
The family would like to thank the staff at Rosewood Assisted Living for their loving care.
A memorial service will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd on Lookout Mountain on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Church of the Good Shepherd, 211 Franklin Road, Lookout Mtn., TN 37350 (423) 821-1587 or the Metropolitan Ministries, 1112 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 624-9650 or a charity of your choice.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Bessie Arline Marshall, 73, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Bessie Arline Marshall, 73, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Odie Elliott; brothers, Bill Elliot, Fred Ledford; sisters, Bernice Elliott, Beatrice Spurlock.
She is survived by her son, Ladd (Sara) Marshall, Jr.; sister, Rev. Betty Joy Stickle; grandchildren, Rebecca and Garret Marshall.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 2nd from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel with Dr. Thomas Quisenberry officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the First Baptist Church of Chattanooga.
Gladys Constance Hannah, 91, Fort Oglethorpe
Gladys Constance Hannah, 91, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA. passed away, Monday, January 30, 2017. A constant caregiver, she was of the Baptist faith and was an RN at Erlanger for 30 plus years. She also volunteered at the VFW for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Hannah; son, Robert Guffey; grandson, Robert Gaston.
She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Gaston and Diane (Robert) Shepherd; grandchildren, Stephen (Cynthia) Gaston, Karen Gaston, Chip Connally, Todd Shepherd, Robbie (Susan) Shepherd, Angie (Arthur) Blake and great grandchildren, Brandi, Alec and Bo Gaston, Coty Gaston, Jordan and Jayden Connally, Gaven and Bryce Shepherd, Reese, Christian and Alyssa Blake.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 3rd, from 5:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
James Edward Parks, 89, Ringgold
James Edward Parks, 89, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away Tuesday January 31, 2017.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a former employee of Pig House Cabinets where he worked for 50 years and was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Ramona Dunn Parks; parents, Samuel Wallace and Sudie Mae Miller Parks; three children, Edward Parks, Janie Chard and Lamar Parks; sister, Johnnie Mae Thornton; and great grandson, Dalton Brown.
He is survived by three children, Linda (Larry) Templeton of Ringgold, GA., Sherry (Harold) Peters of LaFayette, GA., and Ronnie (Mary) Parks of Chickamauga, GA.; seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday February 3, 2017 at Anderson Cemetery with Larry Templeton officiating.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia.
Wanda G. Revels, 73, Rossville
Wanda G. Revels, 73, of Rossville, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Roy D. Sherrill, 84, Fort Oglethorpe
Roy D. Sherrill, 84, a longtime resident of Ft. Oglethorpe, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 in Sarasota, Florida.
A native of Dalton, Georgia, Mr. Sherrill was the son of the late Earl and Mary Sherrill, was of the Pentecostal faith, and was an avid bowler. He was a retired small business owner in Chattanooga & Sarasota, was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict, and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Frances Martin Sherrill and son, Mark Thomas Sherrill, both in 2012.
Survivors include his sons, Ricky (Peggy) Sherrill of Sarasota, FL, and Robert Allen Sherrill of Chattanooga; daughters, Pamela (Dan) Buck of Palmetto, FL, and Kim (Patrick) Kaliher of Loganville, GA; brother, James Carroll Sherrill of Chattanooga; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
To share expressions of sympathy, visit his online guestbook at lane-southcrestchapel. com.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held Monday, February 6th at 12:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Craig Westbrook officiating.
There will be no public visitation at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.