Obituaries
Mary Ann Perry, 55, Chickamauga
Mary Ann Perry, of Chickamauga, Ga., passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 55.
Mary was extremely active in her community, she became a member of Walker County CERT in 2005, served as president of CERT from 2008 to present. Mary was a member of Walker County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy in 2012. Mary was also active in the Red Cross and was known for various other volunteer activities.
She is preceded in death by her child, Katie Rae Cline; her parents Clarence and Marie Jefferies and siblings, Joe Jefferies and Doris Wolford.
Survivors include: her husband, Johnny Perry and two children, her devoted daughter Robbi L. Cline and her son Dustin Johnson; two grandchildren, Heidi Jo and Marley Johnson; her siblings, Patsy Bruce, Marjorie Powell, Brenda Dickson and two brothers, Dan and Terry Jefferies.
It must be mentioned that Mary had several wonderful friends that meant so much to her. Many thanks to Jody Payne, Nadine Gilliland, David Ashburn and the Carroll Family. Finally, the family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga for the care given to Mary during her illness.
Visitation: Tuesday, April 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Chadwick “Chad” Byron Stone, 48, Old Fort, Tenn.
Chadwick “Chad” Byron Stone, of Old Fort, Tenn., passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was 48.
A native of Ringgold, Ga., he lived in the Old Fort area since 1999.
He was a former employee of Cleveland Tire and was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his father, Bernard Byron Stone and brother, Anthony “Tony” Stone.
Survivors include: his ex-wife and best friend, Linda Stone of Cleveland, Tenn.; two daughters, Rena Stone of Old Fort, Tenn. and Casey Stone of Cleveland, Tenn.; mother, Joyce Johnson Gresham of Bryant, Ala.; sister, Joy Howard of Old Fort, Tenn.; four grandchildren; one niece.
Visitation: Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Tuesday, April 4, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis Chambers officiating.
Burial: Burning Bush Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.
Gwendolyn Faye Groves Amberson, 58, Chickamauga
Gwendolyn Faye Groves Amberson, of Chickamauga, Ga., went home to be with her Lord Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was 58.
She was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and a member of Pathway Baptist Church.
Gwen was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, who will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Cleo Groves.
Survivors include: her loving husband of 29 years, Jimmy Amberson; son, Robby (Sissy Sharp) Groves of Chickamauga; mother, Betty Groves of Chickamauga; stepson, James Amberson of Ariz.; siblings, Gail Bagdonas of Signal Mtn. and Greg Groves of Ariz. and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday.
Funeral service: Wednesday, April 5, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Mark Smith officiating.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Pathway Baptist Church Building Fund 9754 E Brainerd Rd, Ooltewah, Tenn. 37363.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Carolyn Sue Eaker Sosebee, 73, Trion
Carolyn Sue Eaker Sosebee, of Trion, Ga., passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, at her residence. She was 73.
A lifelong resident of the Trion, LaFayette area she was a former employee of Imperial Cup where she worked for 15 years, a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and a member of the Dade County Square Dancers.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Allen Chatman and Myrtle Lula Lowrance Eaker; sister, Doris Ledbetter White and brother, Allen Eaker.
Survivors include: her husband, Allen M. Sosebee of Trion, Ga.; daughter, Barry “Lynn” (David) Schlageter of Gruetli Laager, Tenn.; son, Timothy A. Sosebee of Trion, Ga.; two sisters, June Fowler and Darnell (Jerry) Osburn both of LaFayette, Ga.; former son-inlaw, Eugene Ingram of LaFayette, Ga.; granddaughter, Angel (Jason) Kendrick; two great-grandchildren, Jase Kendrick and Bryson Sosebee; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Sunday, April 2, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve Skates officiating.
Burial: Monday at 11 a.m. at Little John Cemetery in LaFayette, Ga.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette.
Robert Wayne Dunn, 81, Ringgold
Robert Wayne Dunn, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. He was 81.
He lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith.
He retired from Chattanooga Boiler & Tank after more than 35 years of service as a Maintenance Mechanic and will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Etta Inez Dunn; wife, Helen Dunn; daughter, Wanda Jean McGowan and grandson, Jimmy McGowan.
Survivors include: his son, Michael Dewayne Dunn of Ringgold, Ga.; three grandchildren and one great-grandson.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Graveside service: Tuesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. in the TennesseeGeorgia Memorial Park.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Stella E. Hicks, 72, Tunnel Hill
Stella E. Hicks, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was 72.
She was a member of Rocky Face Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle E. Hicks Jr.; parents, Ronald and Mary Amerson; one sister and three brothers.
Survivors include: her daughters, Marian Vogel, Kaye Hardy, Pamela (Ronnie) Hyatt, Joanna Kicklighter, Elizabeth (Matt) Baxter; brother, David (Reba) Amerson; grandchildren, Erica, Holly, Nicole, J.B., Miranda, Leandra, Kyle, Avery, Titus and Dylen; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Tuesday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in the WallisStewart Chapel with Rev. Matt Baxter officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.
Malcolm Clayton Crowder, 84, Chickamauga
Malcolm Clayton Crowder, of Chickamauga, Ga., went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was 84.
He was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga, was a longtime member of Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church and has been attending Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in recent years.
Malcolm served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was the owner/ operator of Crowder Supply in Chickamauga, along with his brother for over 37 yrs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Lee and Bessie Alice Fitts Crowder; his sister, Mattie Lowe Taylor and grandson, Robert Clayton Clemons.
Survivors include: his loving wife of 63 years, Juanita Childers Crowder; children, Laura Ann (Dick) Clemons and Clay Malcolm (Denise) Crowder; brother, Chester Ray Crowder; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday.
Funeral service: Friday, April 7, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Elder Wayne Peters officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Mark Alan Nickel, 53, Rossville
Mark Alan Nickel, of Rossville, Ga., passed away April 1, 2017. He was 53.
Mark was employed as a tile setter with Stone Source and was known as “Tile Man.”
He attended Berean Bible Fellowship, enjoyed four-wheeling, camping, cooking, music and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Lee Nickel and his wife, Tiffany Nickel.
Survivors include; his daughters, Amanda Nickel, Samantha (Mike) Dennis and Nevaeh Nickel; step-daughter, Destiny Massey; stepson, Jadon Snyder; granddaughter, Halley Nickel; parents, Nancy and Jack Lockhart; brother, Dale A. (Becky) Nickel; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Saturday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel.
Funeral service: Saturday at noon in the South Crest Chapel with Brother Jack Lockhart officiating.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Mary Ruth Williams, 79, Rossville
Mary Ruth Williams, of Rossville, Ga., went home to be with her Lord Friday, March 31, 2017, in a local hospital. She was 79.
A native of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., she lived the greater part of her life in the north Georgia area and the last fourteen years in Sevierville, Tenn.
Mrs. Williams was a former member of Cooper Heights Church of God in Chickamauga and was currently a member of Parkway Church of God in Sevierville.
She retired from the Walker County School System following 20 years of service and enjoyed crocheting, gardening and mentoring with the youth.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Howard and Ora Mae Franklin; husband,
Odell Williams; sisters, Wilma Short and Barbara Clark and brother, Paul Franklin.
Survivors include: her daughters, Donna (Carroll) Allen and Mona Faye Campbell; sons, Nathan (Johanna) and Scott (Ashley) Williams; 14 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren; brothers, Lelan and Leman Franklin; sisters, Arthieal Todd, Syble Stephenson and Ressie Smith; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday, April 6, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel.
Funeral service: Friday, April 7, at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Carroll Allen and Rev. Kenneth Oliver officiating.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Josephine Page Frashier, 82, LaFayette
Josephine Page Frashier, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was 82.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Frashier; parents, Charles Page and Mildred Daniel Page; grandson, Casey Rackley; greatgranddaughter, D.J. Jones; great-grandson, Hunter Chase; greatgreat grandchildren, Lola, Claire and Olivia Jones and Jada Kendrick; sister, Betty Odell; brothers, Jim Page, Freeman Page and D.L. Page.
Survivors include: daughters, Pam Treadway, Teresa Chase, Vickie Crabtree, Joanie Keys, Lisa Dover and Anita Cox all of LaFayette and Sharon Pope of Blue Ridge, Ga.; sons, Bo Frashier of Dalton and Chuckie Frashier of LaFayette; sisters, Ann Kinsey of Rossville, Charlsie Shrader of Trenton and Margaret Sutphin of Ala.; brother, Larry Page of Rossville; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; great-greatgrandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. from the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Gene Wallin officiating.
Burial: Estelle Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Bo Frashier, Chuckie Frashier, Lewis Crabtree, Marvin Chase, Marc Keys and Larry Dover.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.