Obituaries
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Funeral service: Tuesday, Mar. 14, at Prospect Baptist Church, 194 Prospect Road, LaFayette, with Dr. Willie Womble as Eulogist, and Pastor Scott Copeland, presiding.
Online guestbook available at willisfuneralhomedalton.
Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Ga.
Colin Chavez Shropshire, 26, LaFayette
Mr. Colin Chavez Shropshire, age 26, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Sunday, Mar. 5, 2017.
He was a former employee of Mt. Vernon Mill and attended LaFayette High School where he was on the basketball team.
He was preceded in death by his greatgrandparents, Johnny and Annie Allgood and George and Katherine Shropshire.
Survivors include: his parents, father, Adrian (Amanda) Shropshire of Chickamauga, Ga., mother, Stephanie Earlene Chambers of LaFayette, Ga.; one sister, Shelby Shropshire Arden of Chickamauga; two brothers, Tyler Shropshire and Dillon Shropshire of LaFayette; paternal grandparents, Johnetta (Odell) McSears; grandparents, Vernon Shropshire; maternal grandparents, Gwen Chambers of LaFayette, Earl (Angie) Chambers of Calhoun; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Saturday after 11 a.m. and at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. until the funeral hour.
The Service of Memory will be held on Sunday, Mar. 12, at 5 p. m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dunwoody Road, LaFayette, Ga. with Minister Dwayne Stamper, Pastor Rheubin Taylor and other minister officiating.
Online guestbook available at willisfuneralhomedalton.
Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Ga.
Annie Mae Broadrick, 85, LaFayette
Annie Mae Broadrick, age 85, of LaFayette passed away Friday, March 3, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Broadrick; son, Kenneth Broadrick; grandsons, Mark Harris and James Snyder; parents, Samuel Sweet and Helen Baker Sweet; and son-in-law, Milford Snyder.
Survivors are her daughters, Helen Snyder of Chickamauga, Brenda Broadrick of Chatsworth, and Wanda (Mike) Cates of LaFayette; sons, Charles (Maryann) Broadrick and Roger Broadrick both of Lylerly; 15 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation at the funeral home Sunday from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Funeral service Monday, March 6 at 4 p.m. in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Malcolm Harris officiating.
Interment in Crest Lawn Cemetery with Pastor W.C. Pence officiating.
Pallbearers are Marvin Gann, Matt Guthrie, Eric Cates, Carl Sherlin, Billy Grant, and Daniel McGowan.
Honorary pallbearer is Josh Songer.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jeanette Almand Baker
Jeanette Almand Baker passed away March 3, 2017.
She was born in Newton County Georgia and lived in LaFayette Georgia for the past seventy-two years.
She received degrees in Education from Georgia State College for Women and the University of Georgia.
She was a longtime member of LaFayette First United Methodist Church and the LaFayette Women’s Club.
Mrs. Baker enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She volunteered at nursing homes and visited those in need for many years. Her kind, loving spirit and positive outlook brightened the days of all who knew her!
Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Paul W. Baker Jr., and son Lewis Jeffrey Baker.
She is survived by her children, Jana Baker McCann and husband John, Paul Washington Baker III and wife Carole, and Susan Baker Coker and husband Dale; seven grandchildren, Warren Rhodes Hall Jr. and wife Mace, Christopher Baker Hall and wife Sharena, Lee Martin Hall, Paul Washington Baker IV, Courtney Suzanne Baker, Laura Coker Greene and husband Brent, and Scott Jeffrey Coker and wife Janna; greatgrandchildren, Rhodes Huckabee Hall, Randall Georgia Hall, Adams Baker Hall, Ramey Kate Hall, Warren Baker Hall, William Taylor Baker, Robert Benjamin Baker, James David Baker, Guner Conway Henderson, Eli Davis Greene, and Aubrey Lane Greene; loving caregivers, Troy Cornett, Rosie Hagwood, and Cassandra Sampley; special family friend Edith Hartline.
The family is thankful for the very caring staff of Amedisys Hospice, especially Certified Nursing Assistant Tina and Nurse Mindi.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, March 5, from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.
The funeral service will be Monday, March 6 at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church in LaFayette. Rev. David Autry and Rev. Randall Massengill will officiate.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Cemetery.
Pallbearers are grandsons and greatgrandsons.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the LaFayette First United Methodist Church, 301 South Main Street, LaFayette, GA 30728 or the LaFayetteWalker County Public Library, 305 S. Duke Street, LaFayette GA 30728.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home is serving the family.
Charles Melvin Garrett, 56, LaFayette
Charles Melvin Garrett, age 56, of LaFayette passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Garrett and Barbara Hall Garrett; sister, Reta Peace; and nephew, Jacob Peace.
Survivors are his loving wife of 35 years, Melanie Garrett; daughters, Chasity (Alan) Ballard and Shasta (Joe) Meloche all of LaFayette; beloved pet, Dollar; brothers, Benny (Carole) Garrett, Gene (Stacey) Garrett, Ray (Leona) Garrett, and Stephen (Brandy) Garrett; sister, Alvie (Kevin) Murray; grandchildren, Makenna Meloche, Addison Meloche, Bryton Ballard, and Benson Meloche; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation at the funeral home Tuesday from 2 p.m. until time of service.
Funeral service Tuesday, March 7 at 5 p.m. in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jim Powell officiating.
Interment in the McIntyre Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Travis Wade, Kenny Thornton, Scott Brown, Joe Meloche, Ace Bailey, and Jason Cabe.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Gail Dannie Morgan, 67, LaFayette
Gail Dannie Morgan, age 67, of LaFayette passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Cooper and Betty Odom Johns.
Survivors are her loving husband of 43 years, Stanley Morgan; special nephew, Robert (Wendy) Collette of Summerville; niece, Eisa Collette of Trion; great nephew, Braxton Sanford; several more nieces and nephews; great niece, Lilly Keith; and sister, Jina Nichols of Summerville.
Visitation at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Funeral service Wednesday, March 8 at 2 p.m. at Center Point Baptist Church with Pastor David Pickard officiating.
Interment to follow in Center Point Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Charlie Eaton, Leon Franklin, Steve Gaither, Donald Neal, Conrad Fryar, Craig Smith, and Steve Winget.
Honorary pallbearers are Casey Gilbreath, Norma Eaton, Pauline Fogleman, Tracy Winget, Marlene Williams, Judy Neal, Kathy Fryar, and Susan Gaither.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Dennis Terrell Oliver, age 68, of Chickamauga passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Dennis had a love for golf. He was an avid sportsman and hunter and was a master at turkey calling.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Oliver; and brother, Bruce W. Oliver.
Survivors are his loving wife of 49 years, Pat Oliver; sons, Marty (Dena) Oliver and Keith (Dede) Oliver all of LaFayette; mother, Hazel Louise Oliver; sister, Kim (Jim) Wright of Chattanooga; brother, Kenneth (Gayle) Oliver of LaFayette; grandchildren, Amanda, Josh, Matthew, Zachary, Lauren, Seacret, Desiree, Harley, Fancy, and Destiny; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
Funeral service Thursday, March 9 at 11 a.m. in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chris Oliver officiating.
Interment to follow in LaFayette City Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Anne G. Hammontree, 82, LaFayette
Anne G. Hammontree, age 82, of LaFayette passed away Monday, March 6, 2017.
She was born in LaFayette on April 17, 1934 to the late Oliver Gladden and Maude Gladden.
Anne was a loving wife and mother and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Judson L. Hammontree; and brother, Max Gladden.
Survivors are her daughters, Marsha (Bart) Carter and Jennifer (Dewayne) Hardin all of Chickamauga; two grandchildren, Cole Hardin and Wyatt Hardin of Chickamauga; sister, Helen Gladden of LaFayette; and several nieces and nephews. No visitation. Graveside service Thursday, March 9 at 2 p.m. in the LaFayette City Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Patrick officiating.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Geraldine Goodson Stansell, 90, of LaFayette passed away Monday, March 6, 2017.
A native of LaFayette, she was born on July 21, 1926 to the late Leonard Goodson and Annie Wood Baker.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of LaFayette and a member of the LaFayette Optimist Club.
She enjoyed living retired on her farm with her birds and animals.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carlton Stansell.
Survivors are daughters, Claudia Greene and Iris Tracy; four grandchildren, Kellie Kanipe; Mendy Short, Chad Tracy, and Clay Tracy; seven great grandchildren, Samantha Short, Hunter Short, Lauren Kanipe, Rhett Kanipe, Clint
Tracy, Brennan Tracy, and Jax Tracy; and stepbrother, Don Goodson.
Visitation at the First Baptist Church Thursday from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Funeral services Thursday, March 9 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of LaFayette with Dr. Warren Moorhead officiating.
Interment to follow in LaFayette City Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Buddy Chapman, David Cameron, David Bomar, Terry Thompson, John Ashley, and Greg Ramey.
Flowers are welcome or donations may made in lieu of flowers to the First Baptist Church Choir.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Betty Rackley Bradley Ray, 80, LaFayette
Betty Rackley Bradley Ray, age 80, of LaFayette passed away Monday, March 6, 2017.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill H. Bradley and G.P. Ray; great granddaughter, Willow Grace Sholtz; parents Clifford Rackley and Nettie Carmon Rackley; siblings, Etta Ruth Bailey, Geneva Little, Clifford Rackley, and J.L. Rackley.
Survivors are daughter, Vickie (Mike) Sholtz; sons, Roger (Karen) Bradley and Bill (Carolyn) Bradley all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Brad
(Brittney) Sholtz, Nick (Sarah) Sholtz, Heather Bradley, Will (Meribeth) Bradley, Justin (Ashlee) Bradley, Caleb Bradley, Meagan (Andrew) Smith, and Garrett Bradley; great grandchildren, Shelbie Sholtz, Cale Sholtz, Anna Leigh Sholtz, Millie Bell Sholtz, Sam Sholtz, and Cooper Wayne Smith; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Darlene and James Horne and Dusty and Chase Horne.
Visitation at the funeral home Thursday from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Funeral services Friday, March 10 at 2 p.m. in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel.
Interment in LaFayette City Cemetery.
Pallbearers are grandsons.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jean Annette Sheehan
Jean Annette Sheehan passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the age of 86.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Sheehan; her parents, Frank and Mary Webster, and her brother, William Webster.
She is survived by her son, Rick (Becky) Sheehan; daughters,
Debra Googe and Carole (Dennis) SheehanHadley; grandchildren, Bobbie Jean Loper, Eric Sheehan and Nicole Jackson; great grandchildren, Schyler and Waylan Loper, Preston, Samuel, and Olive Jackson; special niece, Donna Sheehan, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation at the funeral home Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service.
Funeral services Friday, March 10 at 11 a.m. in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor James W. Sprayberry, (D.Min.) officiating.
Interment in Naomi Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Linda Green Hixon, 66, Ringgold
Linda Green Hixon, 66 of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born March 31, 1950 to the late William Bill Green and Martha Lou Land Green. She was a life-long resident of Ringgold and a member of Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle after being a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church for most of
her life. Linda was a life-long singer having sung in the church choir and various groups throughout the years. She particularly enjoyed singing with her sisters and other family members. Linda was very active in various church roles, including teaching Sunday School and working in Vacation Bible Schools.
She is preceded in death by her siblings, Evelyn James, Ronnie Green and Ralph Green.
Survivors include her loving husband of 27 years, James Lamar Hixon; children, Dr. Mickey Parsons, Atlanta, Tera Roberts, Ringgold, Jason Hixon, Acworth, and Anthony Hixon, Gainesville, GA; brother, Doug Green, Tunnel Hill; sisters, Joyce Bryson, Betty Rivers, Judy Babb and Jewel Silvey, all of Ringgold;
grandchildren, Hannah Roberts, Ringgold, Howie Hixon, Acworth, and Marlee Hixon, Acworth.
The family will receive friends 2-8 PM Sunday and 11-1 PM Monday at Heritage Funeral Home
Funeral services will be 3 PM Monday
at Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle with Pastor Jerry Atkins and Bro. Wendal Babb officiating.
Interment will follow in Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Online guestbook available at heritagebattlefield.com.
Arrangements Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.