Obituaries
the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Ricky Gravely officiating.
Burial: Granny Walker Cemetery, Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Kenneth “Ken” David Hamill, 83, Fort Oglethorpe
Kenneth “Ken” David Hamill, of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. He was 83.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a Life Member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades #226, was a Journeyman Painter, and was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard David and Mabel Shirley Hullander Hamill; twin brother, Keith Hamill; brother, James Hamill and sister, Marie Hullender.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Farlett Hamill of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.; two children, Carolyn (Claude) Johnson of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., and Tony (Chomsun) Hamill of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.; three grandchildren, Donnie (Shauna) Altizer, K.T. Hamill and Keith (Amy) Hamill; five greatgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m.1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside service: 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Anderson Cemetery with Pastor Garland Hullander officiating.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.
Roland Chapman, 84, Rossville
Roland Chapman, of Rossville, Ga., passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. He was 84.
He was born in Ala., to the late Oscar and Nancy Chapman and had lived in the Trenton area for most of his life.
He retired from Yates Bleachery and attended Mission Ridge Baptist Church.
He enjoyed spending time at Flea Markets and being with friends and family.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include: the mother of his children, Ruby Jones of Tiftonia, Tenn.; children and spouses, Roy Chapman of Rossville, Ga., Reta and Larry Godfrey of Rossville, Ga, J.R. and Helen Chapman of Hixson, Tenn. and Reba and Keith Jones of Jasper, Tenn.; brother and sister-in-law, Milburn and Sally Chapman of Tiftonia, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren and extended family and friends.
Visitation: after 5 p.m., Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor Ted Verville officiating.
Burial: at 1 p.m. EST at Fuller Cemetery in Ider, Ala.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Janice Alyse Ledbetter Palmer, 69, Rossville
Janice Alyse Ledbetter Palmer of Rossville, Ga., passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She was 69.
She was born in LaFayette, Ga. and had been a lifelong resident of the Northwest Georgia area.
She was a former employee of Galaxy Carpet in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. and was the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Ledbetter; mother, Ruby Shipps and sister, Carolyn “Doni” Longwith.
Survivors include: Her sister, Ann Poole of Ringgold, Ga.; brother, Larry Ledbetter of Ringgold, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, in the chapel with Reverend Kyle Taylor officiating.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – Wallis-Stewart Chapel - Ringgold.
Steven Eugene Cantrell Sr., 37, Ringgold
Steven Eugene Cantrell Sr., of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was 37.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia, Chattanooga area. He was an employee of UniFirst and was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Franklin Cantrell Sr. and son, Steven Cantrell Jr.
Survivors include: His mother Robin Mines; step-father, Dorton Harris; two daughters, Brittany Cantrell and Kayla Cantrell; fiancé, Holly Hamilton; three brothers, Danny (Vanessa) Lynn, Jeffery Lynn and Paul Cantrell Jr.; two sisters, Robin Sanders and Krista Gant; grandson, Mason Cantrell; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday from 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: 5 p.m. Thursday May 4, in the funeral home chapel.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.
Harold Max Rowlette
Harold Max Rowlette passed away April 27, 2017.
Max was a Marine Corps Veteran, retired store manager for Goodyear Tire, and retired Territory Sales Manager for Cooper Tire.
Preceded in death by son, Stuart; parents, Clayton and Pauline Rowlette; and brothers, Ed and HC.
Survivors include: His wife of 52 years, Delane; son, Clay; brother, Don; sister, Miron McGraw; grandchildren, Zak, Josh, Amber and Jason Rowlette; and one great grandson, Jaxon Rowlette.
No visitation or funeral services.
Online guestbook available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Peggy Sue Johnson Goins, 55, Rossville
Peggy Sue Johnson Goins, of Rossville, Ga., passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at her residence. She was 55.
Peggy was born in Louisiana on July 29, 1962, to her parents, Jack and Mary Johnson and has spent most of her life in the Rossville, Ga. area.
She worked as a Manager with Dollar General Stores for several years.
She was of the Church of God faith and attended Calvary’s Cross Church in Rossville. She loved shopping, going to church and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Johnson and her brother, Tony Johnson.
Survivors include: Her husband, Jerry Goins; daughters, Sherry (Dayne) Trahan, Tabitha (Doug) Hymel; son, David (Kayla) Owens; mother, Mary Ellen Johnson; siblings, Ann, Sandy, Debbie and Randy; ten grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service hour at the South Crest Chapel.
Funeral service: will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Joel Gill officiating.
Burial: TennesseeGeorgia Memorial Park.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Jane Gilreath, 84, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Jane Gilreath, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, in a local hospital. She was 84.
Mrs. Gilreath was born on January 18, 1933, and has lived in the Chattanooga area for most of her life. She was 1950 graduate of Central High School in Chattanooga.
She retired from First Tennessee Bank in Chattanooga, where she worked as an accountant in the Trust Department.
She was a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church for several years.
She enjoyed watching sports events on television, reading books, working puzzle books and spending time with her family, and especially, her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Gilreath and her parents, Claude and Amelda Shetter.
Survivors include: Her sons, Ronald D. (Shannon) Gilreath and Richard H. Gilreath; brother, Jack (Betty) Shetter; granddaughters, Jessica, Sophia and Olivia Gilreath; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the South Crest Chapel.
Graveside service: will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Reverend Dennis Flaugher 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 Joyce Hoskins Williams, 87, East Ridge, Tenn.
Mary Joyce Hoskins Williams, of East Ridge, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 1, 2017, at Rosewood Assisted Living. She was 87.
Mrs. Williams was born on Oct. 23, 1929, in Rossville, Ga. She graduated from Rossville High School and later attended Tennessee Temple College.
She retired from First Federal Savings and Loans of Chattanooga after many years of service.
She was a Christian, having professed Christ as her savior at an early age. She was a member of East Ridge Presbyterian Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
She was a lifelong member of the Allemande Hall where she loved squaredancing. Joyce loved traveling, and had traveled to every state expect Alaska. She also loved and cared for her terrier named “Josie.”
She volunteered for CHI Memorial in Chattanooga for many years and also served as a Big Sister with the Chattanooga Big Brothers & Big Sisters organization. Joyce and her husband had no children of their own but were instrumental in the lives of their many nieces, nephews, friends and neighborhood children.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 ½ years, James Clyde “Jake” Williams; her parents, Floyd and Annie Clark Hoskins; brother, Ray L. (Florence Anna) Hoskins; sisters, Evelyn (Hal Sr.) Wilson, Margaret (Rufus) Henry, Doris Hoskins Grice; niece, Linda Joy Porter; nephew, Stevie Lawson; life-long friends, J.W. and Virginia Dodd and their families.
Survivors include: Her nieces and nephews who brought lots of love to her life; Cathy and Steve Lawson, Anna (Tim) Horn, Hal Wilson Jr., O. Henry Porter; great-nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Tommy) Duffy, Mark Chambers, Amy Chambers, Ryan Horn, Hal (Denise) Wilson III, Elizabeth Wilson, Ellen (Don) Reeves, Julie (Mauricio) Santos; brother-in-law, Bobby Grice.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, at the South Crest Chapel.
Graveside service: will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Reverend Craig Westbrook officiating.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the loving and caring staff of Rosewood Assisted Living of Fort Oglethorpe.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Janet Bonner Thomas, 76, East Ridge, Tenn.
Janet Bonner Thomas, of East Ridge, Tenn., passed away Monday, April 24, 2017, at the Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. She was 76.
Janet grew up in Chattanooga and graduated from Central High School.
She retired from a career in accounting and chose to enjoy her golden years in Chattanooga with family and friends.
She was an active member of the United Methodist Women’s Club and Young at Heart Club.
Janet loved line dancing at the East Ridge Senior Center and traveling to vacation destinations.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Thomas Bonner Sr. and Lewis Dean Thomas; and parents Earnest Hugh Price and Olean Willie Price McSpadden.
Survivors include: children Thomas (Kate) Bonner Jr. and Michael Bonner; granddaughter Lisa Bonner; brother Joe (Betty) Price; sister Joyce (Newell) Rogers; brother Jerry Price; cousin Rowena McPherson and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until the service at the South Crest Chapel.
Memorial service: will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, in the South Crest Chapel with Reverend Craig Westbrook officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
John Potter Haley, 41 Chattanooga, Tenn.
John Potter Haley, 41 of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
He attended Frawley Road Baptist Church.
John was a member of the Chattanooga Lodge #199 F&AM, Past Master of Hixson Lodge #727 F&AM and a member of the York Rite Bodies.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John E. and Minnie Haley, L.K. and Iva Potter.
Survivors include: His parents, Charles and Dranda Haley; sisters, Donna Haley and Kathy Haley Adkins; brother, Ed (Rhonda) Haley; several nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Eve.
Memorial service: will be held Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. at The American Legion
Battlefield Post #214, 540 Park City Road, Rossville, Ga., 30741.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.