Obituaries
Gard of Ringgold, GA., David Gard of Rossville, GA., Danny (Connie) Gard of Knoxville, TN., and Duke (Teresa) Gard of Knoxville, TN.; sister, Kate McDowell of West Salem, Illinois; ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 1-5 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3, 2017 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Keith McLeod and Dale Pettigrew officiating.
Interment: 11:30 A.M. Thursday, December 4, 2017 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia. An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Randy Alan Hopkins, 48, LaFayette, Ga.
Randy Alan Hopkins age 48, of LaFayette, GA passed away Monday – January 1, 2018.
He was born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia to the late Walter Jack and Peggy Elaine Adams Hopkins. He attended LaFayette High School – Class of 1987. He served his country in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was a former employee of Blue Bird Bus Company in LaFayette, GA and Audia Plastics of LaFayette, GA. He was a former Fire Fighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Bull Rider and Rodeo Clown. He enjoyed riding motorcross growing up and later riding his Harley-Davidson. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Kevin Hopkins and uncle: Frank Hopkins.
He is survived by his children: Matthew (Christy) Hopkins, Amy Hopkins all of Fairview, GA, Ashley (fiance’ Kaleb Graham) Hopkins of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, sister: Jennifer (Jacob) Lawrence of LaFayette, GA, uncle: Albert Hopkins of Kensington, GA, longtime friend: Jeff Lancaster of LaFayette, GA, grandchildren: Ely, Kysen, Benson, Brinnleigh, Kynlee, Mayson and Samuel, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Graveside services: 1:00 pm – Friday – January 5, 2018 at Chattanooga National Veterans Cemetery – Chattanooga, Tennessee with Jeremy Neal officiating.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caring staff of Pruitt Healthcare & Hospice of Calhoun, Georgia for their caregiving to Randy.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel. Online guestbook at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Cora “Mae” Cannon Narmore, 90, LaFayette, Ga.
Cora “Mae” Cannon Narmore age 90, of LaFayette, GA went home to be with The Lord Sunday – December 31, 2017.
She was born in Walker County, GA to the late Claude W. and Annie Mae Cannon, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Walker County and was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be truly missed. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and especially taking care of her grandchildren.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: James Albert Narmore, Sr., son: Benny F. DeBord and brother: Claude William “Junior” Cannon, Jr.
Mae is survived by her loving children: George W. DeBord, James Albert (Ruby) Narmore, Jr., Candace N. (Ricky) Archer all of LaFayette, GA, several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, greatgreat-grandchildren and a nephew.
Visitation: Wednesday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm and after 10:00 am Thursday.
Funeral services: 11:00 am – Thursday – January 4, 2018 in the chapel with Pastors: Jimmy Powell and Ernest Groce officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Cemetery - LaFayette, Georgia.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel. Online guestbook at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Cathy Ailene Goff, 66, Rossville, Ga.
Cathy Ailene Goff, 66 of Rossville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 1, 2018.
She had lived in the Chattanooga & North Georgia areas for most of her life and was of the Christian faith. She was previously employed with Honest Charley’s as Office Manager for several years and was a loving and devoted, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Catherine Brogdon; husband, Harold Goff and son, Adam Burrow.
Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Meleisa & Chris Kenny; brother & sister-in-law, William “Billy” & Susan Brogdon all of Rossville, GA; 4 grandchildren, Amber Kenny, Austin Kenny, Dylan Burrow and Dustin Burrow; great grandchild, McKinley Granger and numerous extended family & friends.
Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: After 4 p.m. on Thursday and prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Online guest book www. wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Rita Ann Norman, 75, Rossville, Ga.
Rita Ann Norman, 75 of Rossville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 1, 2018.
She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was a member of Temple Baptist Church since 1978. She was previously employed with Rossville Middle School for several years and enjoyed cooking, gardening and canning her own vegetables. She was a loving, devoted and faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tillie & L.D. Parks and two sons, Robert Norman, Jr. and Terry Norman.
Survivors include her loving husband of more than 42 years, Robert “R.L.” Norman, Sr. of Rossville, GA; two sons, Ronald Norman and Larry Norman both of Ringgold, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Tillie & Brenda Parks, Jr. of Tunnel Hill, GA; sister & brother-inlaw, Juanita & Harold Crider of Rock Spring, GA; 8 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and extended family & friends.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Dr. James Rushing, Jr. officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: After 2 p.m. on Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Geneva Elizabeth Benton Deakins, 90, DeBary, Fla.
Geneva Elizabeth Benton Deakins age 90 of DeBary, Florida passed away December 31, 2017.
Mrs. Deakins was born in Ringgold, Ga. to parents Ira and Zuma Martin.
Services to celebrate Mrs. Deakins life: Saturday January 6, 2018 at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel.
Visitation: Friday from 4pm until 8pm at the funeral home.
Interment: New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Ringgold.
Online guestbook at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home- Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Mark Steven Parkinson, 65, Rossville, Ga.
It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Steven Parkinson announces his passing on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 65.
Mark had lived in the North Georgia & Chattanooga areas for most of his life and was a faithful member of The Rossville Church of God of Prophecy and its ministries. Throughout his adult life, Mark served his Lord Jesus Christ and was a quietly benevolent steward who took care of those in need as a way to live out his Christian walk. He volunteered for various school system endeavors as well as civic events. Mark graduated from Hixson High School, the University of West Georgia and Chattanooga State Community College. He was a Retired United States Navy Veteran having served more than 25 years of service for his country and also retired from Signal Mountain Cement after more than 30 years of service. He was also a nurse for more than 20 years having worked at Hutcheson Medical Center and then culminating his career as a compassionate Hospice nurse. Mark enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. He felt great joy in exploring God’s magnificent creation, sharing that with family and friends was his passion. Mark truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures--chatting with friends and family, serving where needed, fixing things that needed repair, and being with his wife, children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Robert & Beulah Hunerwadel and sister, Patricia Carter.
Mark will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Diana Parkinson & his children, Amy Gass & Jonathan Parkinson all of Rossville, GA; the two brightest stars in his life, his two grandsons, Stephen Thompson & Brayden Gass; loving extended family, motherin-law, Bethel Coleman; Mary (Todd) Franklin & children; sister-inlaw, Kathy (Doug) Ward & children; brothersin-law, James (Becky) Coleman & children, Ken Carter & children, plus numerous extended family & friends.
Funeral services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Bro. Doug Stephenson officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. on Monday, 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday & prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Fred “Freddie” May, 60, Rossville, Ga.
Fred “Freddie” May, 60, of Rossville passed away Wednesday at his residence.
He was born in Fort Oglethorpe and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1975 and was employed with Astec Industries for 20 years. Freddie was a loving husband and an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. He enjoyed hunting but most of all he cherished being a proud Pappy to his four grandchildren. Freddie was also a past Master of the Tompkins Lodge #466 in Fort Oglethorpe.
Freddie is preceded in death by his parents; R.D. and Charlotte Evans May.
Survivors include his loving wife of over 33 years; Gina Lovett May, children, Chantel Buffington (Chris) of Fort Walton Beach, Fl. Jeri Lynn Osborne (Justin) of Rossville, grandchildren Shelby Brewer, Aubrey Buffington, Kloe Osborne and Henry Osborne as well as several nieces and nephews also survive.
Services to celebrate the life of Freddie: Sunday January 7, 2018 at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel.
Visitation: Saturday from 4 pm until 9pm and on Sunday until the funeral hour.
Online guestbook at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home- Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Estle “Susie” Tumlin Smith, 84, LaFayette, Ga.
Estle “Susie” Tumlin Smith, age 84, of LaFayette passed away Friday, December 29, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Smith; parents, Thurnie Tumlin and Leona Wilkerson Tumlin; and sisters, June Russell, Becky Mahan Buchanan, and Ruby Trammell.
She is survived by her sister, Joyce (Kendall) Hall of LaFayette; special nephew, Tony Trammell; special niece, Kim Harrell; and several additional nephews and nieces.
Funeral service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2017 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jon Alverson officiating.
Private burial: LaFayette City Cemetery.
Visitation: At the funeral home Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until hour of service.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ruth Dixon Ingram, 94, LaFayette, Ga.
Ruth Dixon Ingram, age 94, of LaFayette passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Ingram; sons, Herman and Gilbert Ingram; grandson, Daniel Ingram; parents, General Gene Dixon and Ida Mosley Dixon; and all her brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Irene Phillips of LaFayette; sons, Verbie Lee Ingram and Michael Ingram both of LaFayette; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Malcolm Harris officiating.
Interment: LaFayette City Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Terry Lively, Steven Ingram, Tyler Rhinehart, Hank Ingram, Jeff Rhinehart, and Austin Rhinehart.
Honorary pallbearers: Keith Rhinehart, James Ingram, and Brent Ingram.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Dorothy Lucille “Sue” McGoff, 90
Dorothy Lucille “Sue” McGoff born March 1, 1927, passed away on January 2, 2018 at the age of 90.
She was born and lived most of her life in Kalamazoo, MI and was the oldest of seven children born to Thomas B. Woodworth and Dorothy L. “Crittenden” Woodworth. Sue graduated from Schoolcraft High School and Western Michigan University.
She wed John William McGoff and they had six children. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kalamazoo, MI, and St. Gerard Catholic Church in Fort Oglethorpe. Sue was a homemaker, Boy and Girl Scout Leader, volunteer and worked in the medical and social services field.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her son, Thomas; and daughter, Theresa.
She is a survived by four children, John McGoff, Marian Keenan, Kathleen McGoff and Christine McKeever, fourteen grandchildren, and fourteen greatgrandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Gerard Catholic Church kitchen renovation or Westside Elementary School Student Incentive Program (Catoosa County).
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
William “Bill” Paul Davis Jr., 79, LaFayette, Ga.
William “Bill” Paul Davis Jr., age 79, of LaFayette passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He attended Trinity Gospel Tabernacle.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Paul Davis Sr.; and mother, Opal Hardwick Scoggins.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marilyn Davis of LaFayette; daughter, Marcy (Brandon) Careathers of LaFayette; son, Robert (Amy) Davis of LaFayette; and grandchildren, Ashton McFall, Brayden McFall, Connor McFall, Honour Davis, Hope Davis, and Noah Davis.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor David Rayburn officiating.
Interment: Naomi Cemetery with Pastor Russell Swafford officiating.
Pallbearers: Ashton McFall, Brayden McFall, Noah Davis, Andy McFall, Gabe Ratliff, and Ben Ratliff.
Visitation: 12:30 p.m. until hour of service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Cindy Lynn Parton Epps, 59, Tunnel Hill, Ga.
Cindy Lynn Parton Epps, 59, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
A resident of the North Georgia area for most of her life, she was of the Christian faith.
She is preceded in death by her father, Roger Floyd Parton.
She is survived by her husband Roger Epps of Tunnel Hill, GA.; mother, DeLores Wyvonne Elrod Parton of Ringgold, GA.; two brothers, Terry and Mike Parton both of Ringgold, GA.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Pathway Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Smith officiating.
Burial: Parkers Gap Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia.
Harold “Bud” Guffey, 78, Rossville, Ga.
Harold “Bud” Guffey, 78 of Rossville, departed this life Thursday, January 4, 2018.
He was born in Chattanooga to the late Homer and Clara Mae Guffey.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, James Guffey, Marie Webb and Caroline Hicks.
Survivors include his children, David Guffey, of Ooltewah, Cathy Guffey, of Rossville, Darrell (Brenda) Guffey, of Chickamauga and Anthony Guffey, of Louden, TN; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Ronald Cookston officiating.
Burial: Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park.
Visitation: 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Bobby Larry Buster, 67, Chickamauga, Ga.
Bobby Larry Buster, 67, of Chickamauga, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018.
Born in Albany, Kentucky, Bobby was a graduate of Huntsville High in Huntsville, Tennessee and served as a Marine in Vietnam. He served as an Alabama State Patrolman, Policeman and fireman at Lookout Mountain, and as a Colonel with the United Nations.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Harold Buster; and niece, Heather.
He is survived by two daughters, Michelle (Wesley) Martin, and Tracy Buster; two sons, Matthew Buster (Jacks) and Mitch Buster (Jacks); mother Margaret (Gene) Sharrock; father, James A. Buster; sister, Sherrie Cooper; brother, Dannie (Jeani) Buster; several grandchildren, one great grandchild.
Private memorial services: a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.
An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.