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great grandchildren.

Charles, also known as Charlie, Pop and Chuckles was a retired mechanic and owned his own business for many years. The past several years he made leather goods and took to Trade Day in Summerville, Ga., every week. He was known as the man who would do anything for anybody and will be greatly missed. He was loved dearly by his family and will be missed.

Celebration of Life service: 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Charles Smith officiating.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Gregory Leon Railey, 62, LaFayette, Ga.

Gregory Leon Railey, 62, of LaFayette passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Greg owned and operated North Georgia Customs for over 20 years where he customized the interior of private planes for people around the world. He was one of the founders of Queen City Cruisers which brought about the Labor Day Car Show at the Walker County Civic Center where all proceeds benefited Walker County Stocking Full of Love. Greg enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and restoring old cars.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Railey.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie Rape Railey; daughters, Melissa Railey and Wendy (Gabe Linam) Railey; mother, Lola Mae Aters Railey; grandson, Jace Linam; half-brother, Johann (Renate) Lopez; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: 4 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Dr. Marty McRae officiating.

Interment: LaFayette City Cemetery.

Visitation: Friday from 2 p.m. until hour of service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Freida Virginia Powell, 88, East Lake, Tenn.

Freida Virginia Powell, 88 of East Lake, TN passed away Wednesday May 16, 2018 in Ooltewah due to Alzheimer’s.

Freida was a resident of East Lake for many years where she will be remembered as “The Bicycle Lady”. She rode her bicycle every day until the age of 85 when the doctor insisted on taking it away. Prior to that, she remained independent and feisty taking care of friends and neighbors who could not do for themselves. Doing chores, picking up prescriptions, food, and running errands on her bicycle kept her active until she could no longer find her way home. She enjoyed her circle words along with listening to her country music, either in her recliner or on the porch where she loved to swing.

She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Eugene Wilson, 2nd husband, James Russell Powell; son, Paul Powell; siblings Columbus Ed Ford, Frank Ford, Myles Ford, Willard Ford, Bobby Ford, Mary Elizabeth Floyd, Lillie Beaddie Austin, Lucille McCulley.

Survivors include daughters, Connie (Jimmy) Evett, Sandra Wood, Lisa Troxell, son Phillip (Joy) Powell; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.

Graveside services: 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Lakewood Memory Gardens South with Rev. Tony Wilson officiating.

Visitation: Noon until 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home parlor.

Special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga East team, and Dr. Stephen M. Adams UT Family Practice Center.

Mark Anthony Smith, 55, Trion, Ga.

Mark Anthony Smith, age 55 of Trion, passed away at his home in Trion on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

He was a longtime resident of Martin Dale Road in the LaFayette Area and was of the Full Gospel Faith. Mark enjoyed being outdoors, either fishing, hunting, camping or just a relaxing swim. He was a self employed heavy equipment operator for many years and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who will be greatly missed.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, John F. Smith and Robertine Martin Smith and siblings, Shelby Williams, Mary Smith, Raymond Ray” Smith, John C. Smith, James W. Bud” Smith and Robert Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Hines Smith, children, Mark A. Tony” (Alicia

Kris”) Smith II of LaFayette, and Trisha R. (Brandon) Whitley of Chickamauga, step-children, Bobby J. (Mary) Hines of Summerville and Ricky L. (Renee) Hines of

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Trion, sisters, Frances Parker, Charlotte (Wendell) Hamilton, Peggy (Jerry) Farner, Martha Millican and Carol (James) Dodson all of LaFayette, brother, Emmet (Patsy) Smith of Villanow, grandchildren, Kadin, Prezleight, Branklye, Colton, Zander and Nathan J., and several nieces and nephews.

A private family memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral HomeLaFayette Chapel.

Relma Jeneece “Hannah” Nance, 81, Ringgold, Ga.

Relma Jeneece “Hannah” Nance, age 81, of Ringgold, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was a member of Keith Baptist Church where she was the pianist for 65 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Sally Hannah; siblings, Hubert (Dorothy) Hannah, Kenneth (Relma) Hannah, Newell (Dib) Hannah, Alice (Coleman) Norris, Ruth (Elmer) McKeehan, Billie (Ray) Westbrook, Doris (Ed) Gilbert and Jenette Hannah.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Garland Nance; children, Philip (Tammy) Nance, Mark Nance, Cindy (Grant) Johnson; grandchildren, Michael (Rebekah) Nance, Brad (Becky) Nance, Steven (Jamie) Nance, Joe Nance, Julie Nance, Nathan (Mariela) Johnson and Emily (Dustin) Salter; 12 greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Noon on Saturday, May 19, 2018, in the chapel with Pastor Rick Clark officiating.

Burial: Keith Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 18, 2018, and, on Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Annie Hayes Rogers, 95, Chickamauga, Ga.

Mrs. Annie Hayes Rogers, age 95 of Chickamauga, GA passed away MondayMay 14, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Rogers was born April 13, 1923 in Fort Payne, AL to the late Robert and Susie Downs Hayes. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flower & vegetable gardening, baking, sewing, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Rogers is preceded in death by her husband; Harry Eldon Rogers, and a daughter; Virginia Lynn

Rogers.

She is survived by her son; Carmon E. Rogers and his wife Judy, and grandchildren; Chip, Carl, and Julie Rogers and greatgrandchildren; Cannon, Mallory, and Ava.

Graveside services: Sunday- May 20 at 2:30 PM at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Jeremy McElhaney officiating.

Visitation: Sunday from noon until 2:00 PM at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Dennis Eugene Stone, 74, Rossville, Ga.

Dennis Eugene Stone, 74, of Rossville, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Mr. Stone was the owner and operator of Dent Carpet and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on his farm with chickens and his dog, but most of all, he loved his family.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Cullen & Lois Stone, two brothers, and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Peggy Sanders Stone; children, Bob (Lisa) Stone & John (Kathie) Stone; grandchildren, Josh Stone, Whitney (John) Miller, and Sarah Stone; great-grandchildren, Cade & Hayden Stone, Oliver, Finn & Archer Miller; sister, Ann Young.

Funeral services: Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Wayne Casteel officiating.

Interment: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

To share expressions of sympathy, visit his memorial page at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.

Visitation: Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Dorothy Wynona Elliott, 78, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dorothy Wynona Elliott, 78 of Chattanooga, TN passed away Thursday May 17 2018.

Ms. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. She was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church where she loved to attend the KleinerMeadows Sunday School Class.

Ms. Elliott was preceded in death by her father, Robert Hill; mother, Dorothy Mason; brothers, Donald Hill and Robert Hill, Jr.; sister in law, Ethelene Hill.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Elliott; brother, Charles Hill; grandson, Zachary Elliott Rossetto; several nieces and nephews

A memorial service for Ms. Elliott will be held at a later date.

Terry Daniel “Papa” Howell, 72, Rossville, Ga.

Terry Daniel “Papa” Howell, 72, of Rossville went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 18, 2018.

He was a native of Trion, GA and had lived most of his life in Catoosa and Walker Counties. Terry was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam as a medic. He was a member of the Tiftonia Church of God where he served as Elder and on the Pastor’s Council. Terry retired in 2015 as Plant Manager of Syntec in Lafayette with over 30 years of service. His passions in life were God; his family; cooking his famous chicken and dressing, potato salad, cornbread, and dumplings; traveling to Gatlinburg and the beach; and being an Alabama fan. Terry never met a stranger and he was known for wearing his loud and crazy socks. He will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Bonnie Howell; sister, Elizabeth Meadows; and brother, Michael Howell.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Susan W. Howell; two children, Tara Howell Henry of Rossville and Daniel (Melissa) Howell

of Ft. Oglethorpe; sister, Carolyn (Malcolm) Dodd of Summerville; grandchildren, Carlee Sikes, Daniel Skipper, Tyler Henry, MaKayla Howell, Jordan Henry, Landon Henry, Madison Howell, and Reagan Henry; great grandchildren, Evin Sikes, Sora Sikes, and Kara Skipper; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Condolences may be sent to www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com.

Franklin L. Phillips, 81, Rossville, Ga.

Franklin L. Phillips, 81, of Rossville, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 in a local health care facility.

He was a native of Roasalie, Alabama and had spent the greater part of his life in the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Phillips retired from American Freight Lines following 25 years of service and he loved spending time for local

charities, such as the Forgotten Children’s Fund and Orange Grove Center. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

He was and was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marie Phillips, parents, Robert & Alma Phillips, grandson, Bobby Guest, sisters, Doris Wingo, Erleen Sargent, Rebecca Smith, & Margie Phillips Shankles, and brother, Milford Phillips.

Survivors include his son, Lebron (Linda) Phillips; daughter, Phyllis Wright; grandchildren, Crystal (John) Avakian, Nicholas (Emily) Phillips, & Dustin (Sarah) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Avery Avakian, Adalie

& Cameron Phillips, Draven Lowman, & Axton Johnson; sister, Oma Joiner; brothers, Melvin, Eugene, & Glen Phillips; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral services: Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Jim Bennett officiating.

Interment: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Please share your expression of sympathy at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.

Visitation: Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.