William Alfred Eaves, 90 Ringgold
William “Bill” Alfred Eaves Sr., of Ringgold, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. He was 90.
A native of Chattanooga, Tenn., he lived in the north Georgia area for the past 50 years and formerly lived in the Nashville area.
Bill retired from O’Neal Steel where he worked for 35 years having last served as vice-president of the company and also worked with Wilson Funeral Home for over 10 years.
He was a member of Boynton United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Wesley Sunday School class, and was a former member of the Boynton Lions Club.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Edwin and Nellie Eldridge Eaves and brother, Robert Edwin Eaves III.
Survivors include: His wife of 64 years, Iris Williams Eaves of Ringgold; daughter, Jane Eaves of Sewanee, Tenn.; son, Bill (Sherry Jordon) Eaves of Blaine, Minn.; brother, Charles “Cliff” Eaves of Chattanooga; special great-nephew, Matthew Williams and other nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Monday, June 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Tuesday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Boynton United Methodist Church with pastor Randy Walworth officiating.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Boynton United Methodist Church, 4246 Boynton Drive, Ringgold, Ga. 30736 or to the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-south Chapter, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 6, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37421.
The family would like to thank the CNAs and nurses at Alexian Brothers Valley for all the care they gave to Bill and the family.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Claude Franklin Strickland, 80 Ringgold
Rev. Claude Franklin “C.F.” Strickland, of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was 80.
A native of LaFayette, Ga., C.F. lived most of his life in the north Georgia area and joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18. He served his country for over 20 years retiring as Staff Sgt. of the U.S. Air Force as a computer programmer.
Following his retirement, he pastored several churches in the area including Shiloh Baptist, Antioch Baptist, Lookout Baptist, Macedonia Baptist and Emmanuel Baptist Churches. For over 10 years C.F. served as a pastor and greeter at Lane Funeral Home’s South Crest Chapel.
He enjoyed working outside and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, loved playing golf, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Redskins.
C.F. was known for his sense of humor and will be dearly missed. He loved God, his family, and his country.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marion Strickland; his parents, Harvey and Lola Strickland; brother, Wayne Strickland and sister, Elizabeth Cummings O’Brien.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 57 years, Doris Strickland; children, Mark Strickland of Rossville and April (Dale) Waller of East Ridge, Tenn.; grandson, Tanner Vinyard and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Sunday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 12:30 p.m. until the service hour, at the South Crest Chapel.
Funeral services: Monday, June 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Mike Wallin and Rev. Tim Owens officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors by the U.S. Air Force.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Doyle R. Mills, 88 Rossville
Doyle R. Mills, of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 24, 2016, at his residence. He was 88.
Doyle was a native of Winfield, Ala., where he was a 1944 graduate of Winfield High School. After his high school graduation Doyle attended Freed Hardeman College, David Lipscomb College and earned his master’s degree from UTC.
He was a United States Navy Air Force veteran working in the control tower.
In 1952 Doyle began his career in education where he worked at the Tate Community School serving as its principal and teacher for grades 4-7. Following his tenure at Tate Community School Doyle became administrator and principal at Chattanooga Bible School, which is now known as Boyd-Buchanan School.
Doyle later moved to Valdosta, Ga., where he accepted a position as administrator of education for the Echols County Georgia school system. Doyle then became the principal and teacher at Georgia Christian School in Dasher, Ga.
In the early 1970s Doyle came back home to north Georgia where he served as assistant principal at Chattanooga Valley High School for two years and principal at Pond Springs Elementary School for over 20 years, retiring in 1993 from the Walker County school system.
After his retirement from the school system, Doyle delivered flowers for Ensigns Florist.
Doyle served as a Church of Christ minister in north Georgia, south Georgia and Tennessee.
He was very active in his community having served on many boards and committees including the board for Boyd-Buchanan School, the Martin Boyd Home for over 20 years, Rossville Primary health board, Walker County Teachers Federal Education Credit Union, and also served as representative for the GEA and the NEA.
He loved coaching softball, basketball, golf and football.
Doyle was a member of the Rossville Church of Christ; the Rossville Exchange Club; American Legion Post 148 in St. Elmo where he also served as treasurer.
Doyle’s passions in life were God, family, community, being a committed educator, playing golf, having made a hole-in-one and being an avid Alabama football fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Olen Mills; mother, Verona Miles; brothers, Don Miles, Billy Ray Mills, Joe Mills and Bob Mills and sisters, Juanice Dillard and Mava June Sims.
Survivors include: His wife of 65 years, Reita Mills; four daughters, Pamela Pate of Norcross, Ga., Phyllis (Craig) Thompson of Ringgold, Stephanie (Rick) Sherman of Starkville, Miss., and Ginger (Allen) VanPelt of Armuchee, Ga.; two sisters, Mary Raymond of Nashville, Tenn. and Ann Bradley of Corinth, Miss.; 15 grandchildren, Tyson, Neal and Ryan Pate, Justin and Jared McAlister, Alan, Ivey and Ashlen Thompson, Clay and Paden Oldham, Amanda McRoberts, Heath and Corey Sherman and Maleah and Ceara Williams; five great-grandchildren, Caden, Tyler and Olivia Pate, Bryan McRoberts and Charlie Oldham and several nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made to the Martin Boyd Home at martinboydhome.com or to Georgia Christian School at georgiachristian.org.
Visitation: Sunday and Monday, June 26-27, from 4-8 p.m. He will lie-in-state Tuesday, June 28, from noon until the funeral hour.
Funeral services: Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at Rossville Church of Christ with minister Steve Riley and minister Jack James officiating.
Burial: TN-GA Memorial Park with military honors.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Alan Richard Pruett, 55 Rossville
Alan Richard Pruett, of Rossville, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. He was 55.
He lived in Rossville for most of his life and attended Rossville High School. He worked in sales and management for Superior Rope and Sling in Chattanooga prior to going to Mississippi for five years where he opened up a manufacturing operation there for Ashley Sling, Inc. He returned to Rossville four years ago.
Alan enjoyed spending time with his daughter, golfing, being with friends and he was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard E. Pruett; brother, Ronald E. Pruett; grandparents, Mary and Floyd Pope and Willie Bell and Charles J. Pruett Sr.; and uncle, Charles J. Pruett Jr.
Survivors include: His daughter, Alexis Pruett of Rossville; mother, Elaine Pruett of Chickamauga; two sisters, Vicki (Gary) Fann of Rossville and Sharon (Randy) Townsell of Ringgold; sisterin-law, Debbie Pruett of Rossville; uncles, Richard Pope of Rossville and Larry (Shelba) Pruett of Ringgold and several nieces and nephews.
In memory of Alan donations may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 329, Palmetto, Ga. 30268.
Visitation: Sunday, June 26, from 2-6 p.m. and Monday, June 27, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside service: Monday, June 27, at 3 p.m. at the TennesseeGeorgia Memorial Park with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Janet Lynn Chastain, 65 Flintstone, Ga.
Janet Lynn Chastain, of Flintstone, Ga., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was 65.
She was a resident of Flintstone for 17 years and was a member of Deliverance Outreach Ministries Church. Janet will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Gemima (Goad) Hughett.
Survivors include: Her loving husband of 33 years, Carl Chastain of Flintstone; daughters, Vanessa (Michael) Bodo of Lake Station, Ind., Gina (Michael) Seifert of Oakridge, Tenn.; sisters, Judy (Gloyd) Daugherty of Jacksboro, Tenn., Carolyn (Wayne) Foster of Oneida, Tenn., and Lois (Gary) Byrd of Huntsville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Michaela, Samantha, David and Nichole; two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday, June 30, from 11 a.m. until time of service.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 30, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with pastor Adam Howard and pastor Christy Quinn officiating.
Burial: Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Joann Knowles Burns, 86 Ringgold
Joann Knowles Burns, of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 26, 2016, at her home. She was 86.
She was born in Tallassee, Ala., and lived most of her life in Montgomery, Ala., before moving to Ringgold in 2001.
Joann was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Phillip Duwayne Burns; parents, Willie Homer Knowles and Lurleen Pollard Knowles and brother, Charles Raymond Knowles.
Survivors include: Her children, David (Susie) Burns and Lydia (David) Babb; grandchildren, Anna Burns (Sean) Phillips, Amanda Babb (Adam) Hare, Sarah Elizabeth Burns, Phillip Knowles Burns and Andrew (Afton) Babb; great-grandchildren, August, Jude and Layla Hare and sister, Frances Knowles Groves.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 28, from 4-7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Funeral services: Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Harry Gilbert officiating.
Burial will be at a later date.
Special thanks to her loving caregivers Sandy Chase, Cindy Siskey and Susan Tadle.
Online guestbook available at heritagebattlefield.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, 422 Poplar Springs Road,
Ringgold, Ga. 30736.
Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home.
David Edward Cain, 75 Ringgold
David Edward Cain, of Ringgold, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was 75.
He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was a deacon and former choir director of Nellie Head Baptist Church.
David was a graduate of Gordon Lee High School and Nashville Auto Diesel School.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, who will be greatly missed.
David is preceded in death by his parents, John Matt and Minnie Lee Ellis Cain.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 52 years, Mavis Brock Cain; children, Daphne Cain (Scott) Eager of Carrolton, Texas and Amy Cain (Steve) DeCou of Suwanee, Ga.; sisters, Judy (Larry) Coulter, Mary Swafford and Martha Straub; grandchildren, Ashley (Jake) Horvath, Danielle Eager, Austin Eager and Sadie DeCou and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 28, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. He will lie-instate Wednesday, June 29, from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Funeral service: Wednesday, June 29, at 11 a.m. at Nellie Head Baptist Church, with Ernest Groce and Rev. James Sprayberry officiating.
Burial: Nellie Head Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral HomeWallis Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Faydell Elizabeth Brown, 77 Rossville
Faydell Brown, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, at her residence. She was 77.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Brown; parents, Volney and Bunice Callaham a daughter, Victoria Newton Brown; grandson, Seth Brown; three brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include: Her son, Clyde Buster Powell; daughter, Rochelle Powell (Timothy) Smith; grandson, Todd (Tasha) Smith; greatgrandson, Weston Smith and special family, Jennifer and Kaleb Clark.
Her passions in life were being a mother and granny and playing bingo with her friends Catherine Westerfield and Ruth Cameron.
Visitation: Monday, June 27, from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, from noon-8 p.m. and Wednesday, June 29, from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Wednesday, June 29, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Steve Camp officiating.
Burial: Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Barbara L. Hoover, 65 Fort Oglethorpe
Barbara Louise Hoover, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, in a local hospital. She was 65.
She attended the Gathering in Fort Oglethorpe and enjoyed shopping. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her “fur-baby” Bandit; they were her world.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Veler and Marie Hennessey and brother, Bill Veler.
Survivors include: Her children, Tammie Renee Taylor, David Raymond (Tonya) Hoover Jr. and LaLonie Marie Billegas; grandchildren, Ashley Danielle Taylor, Alexis Patricia Renee VanMenxel, Crisjon Alex Gans, Tiffany Lynn Hoover, David Michael Hoover, Steven Richard Hoover, Anthony Scott Hoover, Robert Joseph Billegas II, Taylor Ann Marie Billegas, Christopher Richard Billegas, Bradley Xavier Billegas and Tiana Elizabeth Billegas; great-grandchildren, Alayah Sierra Renee Taylor, Dawson Taylor and Ava Lynn Armstrong; sisters, Ann Szegedi and Jeanette Silver; brothers, Butch Veler and Mike Veler and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 29, from 3-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 30, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Eugenia Jeanette Hill, 66 Chattanooga
Eugenia Jeanette Hill, of Chattanooga, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was 66.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a member of Christian Family House Church. She worked for the University Of Tennessee at Chattanooga for 35 years before retiring.
Jeannie loved her family and friends, lived life to the fullest and was loved by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Willie (Pritchard) Spann Jr.
Survivors include: Her brothers, William “Buddy” (Evelyn) Spann of Chattanooga, Edward E. Spann III of Rossville; nieces, Samantha, Elizabeth, Rachel and Stephanie; nephews, David and Kevin and cousins, Helen Bradson, Catherine Beckler and Tom Brook.
Memorial service: Wednesday, June 29, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with pastor Ronald Ragon officiating.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jerry Randell Anders, 61 Ringgold
Jerry Randell Anders, of Ringgold, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his home. He was 61.
He was formerly employed by Pyramid Molding and Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park and was of the Catholic faith. His passions in life were NASCAR and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Anders Jr. and Reba Gene Baker.
Survivors include: His wife, Gale Nasta Anders; children, Jerry Anders Jr., Richard Rice, Marianne Rice, Tammy Anders, Melissa Anders, Robert Rice and Andy Anders; brother, Robert Anders; sisters, Jody Goetz and Sheri Phillips and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Monday, June 27, from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Funeral services: Tuesday, June 28, at 11 a.m. in the St. Gerard Catholic Church with Father Bill Williams officiating.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Linda Faye Parsons, 69 Jasper, Tenn.
Linda Faye (Hoosier) Parsons, of Jasper, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was 69.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Linda graduated in 1967 from the Tennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxville and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel (King) Hoosier.
Survivors include: Her loving husband of 39 years, Jerry Parsons of Chattanooga; children, Kari Parsons and Mark Parsons both of Chattanooga and three grandchildren, Kaylei, Trent and Shayla.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 29, from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Funeral services: Wednesday June 29, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Timothy Lee Hallman, 50 Flintstone
Timothy Lee “Porky” Hallman, of Flintstone, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. He was 50.
He was a lifelong resident of Flintstone and was of the Baptist faith. He was a lifelong truck driver for Paul Hallman Logging, Pilgrim’s Pride and Goodlett’s farm and enjoyed fishing with his family at Nick-A-Jack Lake.
Tim was a loving husband, father, brother and friend who will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul David and Beverly Parrish Hallman.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 17 years, Deborah Hallman; children, Jessie Hallman and Trever Hallman; sister, Dena (Mike) Garner and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 29, from 4-9 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday.
Funeral service: Thursday, June 30, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Jeff Brown officiating.
Burial: Lakewood Memorial GardensSouth.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, J. Avery Bryan Chapel.
Irvin N. Holt, 96 Chattanooga, Tenn.
Irvin Nicholas Holt, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, in a local healthcare facility. He was 96.
He was very active still driving at the age of 96 and he enjoyed sports.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Holt; brother, Glenn Holt and sister, Mary Dunevant.
Survivors include: His son, Gary (Gretta) Holt; nephew, Jim (Faye) Wallin; granddaughter, Amanda Holt Miller; greatgranddaughters, Avery Elizabeth Miller and Hannah Grace Miller; niece, Nancy Holt and several other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Thursday, June 30, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Sybil Bandy Moseley, 85 LaFayette
Sybil C. Bandy Moseley, of LaFayette, died in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. She was 85.
Her children, Mary Elizabeth TaylorHinman of Portland, Ore., and Marshall Lee Moseley of Cave Creek, Ariz., were with her as she fought bravely for five days in the hospital. Her beloved great-grandchild, Sierra Vaquera, contributed greatly to her care. Melissa Moseley of Eugene, Ore., her cherished second daughter, died six weeks prior from a short battle with cancer.
Mrs. Moseley was born July 22, 1929, to Fitchel Lee Sr. and Mary Hittie (Adcock) Bandy in LaFayette, Ga. For the first years of her life she lived with Fitchel’s parents, Fletcher and Margaret (Pierce) Bandy. Two years later her brother, Fitchel Lee (Lee Bandy), was born in 1931.
Sybil was a blond child with olive-colored eyes, a beautiful face and a sweet personality. The family lived in their house at 409 McLemore Street and even during the depression, there was always food and they were well cared for.
After attending grade school she went on to LaFayette High School, graduating in 1948. Sybil graduated high school at age 16 and earned a scholarship to Erlanger Hospital Nursing School. Hard work and perseverance paid off and she became a nurse in 1953.
While working in a doctor’s office in Chattanooga, Tenn., she met her future husband, Wynn G. Moseley, a reporter for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, from Ky. They married in 1954, eventually moving to Westchester County, N.Y. for Wynn’s journalism career in New York City.
She worked part time as a surgical nurse for Westchester Co. Hospital in N.Y., often leaving in the middle of the night to assist with emergency surgery. Sybil was a wonderful mother who made homecooked meals, was a Girl Scout leader for many years, supported the interests of her children, helped with homework and was loving and firm while raising her children.
The family visited LaFayette every summer and enjoyed being in close contact with her mother, Mary Hittie Bandy “Mamaw” and her brother, Lee Bandy and his family, including wife, Charlene Mahan Bandy and daughter, LeJane. In later years, Sybil enjoyed returning to attend her high school reunions and see old friends in LaFayette.
The Ruth Taylor Institute was her career job and it was there she became a nursing supervisor in the geriatrics unit of the large hospital. She was a compassionate nurse who made many lives better through her astute nursing skills. Sybil was one of a small number of nurses who started the Westchester County Professional Nurse’s Union and negotiated for significant benefits that exist today.
Retirement was when she shined and enjoyed life fully in the town of Cave Creek, Ariz., in the Sonoran Desert for over 20 years. Sybil formed strong friendships, took trips and volunteered in the Cave Creek museum. She was a “sunbird” who lived in her condo in the winter and house in Eugene, Ore., during the summers with her daughter Melissa and their cat Luna.
Her grandchildren were very important to Sybil and she dedicated a large amount of time and resources to helping Willow and Noah Taylor grow and thrive. Over the years they grew up, she flew to Oregon to spend every
holiday and flew them to N.Y. in the summers to see the city and share fun times.
“Nanny” made sure they knew she was there for them and loved. Later while living in Oregon, she cherished time spent with her great-grandchild, Sierra Vaquera and grandchild, Caitlin Moseley while they were growing up. Sybil and Melissa devoted hours of care doing creative activities with the two beloved girls, who are now 19 and 20.
She was our matriarch who cared deeply about family, always calling, helping and wanting to spend time together. Every year, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Fourth of July get-togethers were warm and fun events celebrated at her beautiful table with lovingly created Georgia home style cooking. Everything good in our lives came from her loving and giving nature.
Sybil is greatly missed by her family and friends who want to pay tribute to her life. Because she was an outstanding mother, friend, aunt, sister, grand and great-grandmother, she is beloved by many people. In the long run, Sybil Bandy Moseley accomplished many good things, but was always a woman who held strong values and beliefs from her childhood in LaFayette, Ga.
Survivors include: Her daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Jim) TaylorHinman of Portland, Ore.; son, Marshall Moseley of Cave Creek, Ariz.; grandchildren, Willow (Justin) Taylor of Vancouver, Wash., Noah Taylor of Portland, Ore., and Caitlin Moseley of Eugene, Ore, great-grandchild Sierra Vaquera of Eugene, Ore.; brother, Lee Bandy of Berea, Ky., and niece, LeJane Bandy (Rodney) Liebhart of Berea, Ky.
Frankie Julia Toth Williams, 98 Rossville
Frankie Julia Toth Williams, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was 98.
A lifelong resident of the north Georgia/ Chattanooga area, she was of the Church of God faith.
She was a former employee of Southern Provision and of Reid House Salad.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Nettie Chambers Toth and son, Wayne Pitts.
Survivors include: Her son, Franklin Hodge of Ringgold, Ga.; sister, Geneva Holland of Lithia Springs, Ga., and brother, Al Toth of Manchester, Tenn.; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services: Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens-South.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.
James Loyd Williams, 78 Fort Oglethorpe
James Loyd Williams, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was 78.
He was a resident of Fort Oglethorpe for 32 years and was of the Methodist faith. Loyd will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Jean Gilbert.
Survivors include: His daughters, Pam Hodges of Orlando, Fla., and Marsha (Ray) Ballenger of Cloudland, Ga., and grandson, Cody (Kelbi) Ballenger.
Visitation: Friday, July 1, from 5-8 p.m. and until time of service on Saturday.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home chapel.
Burial: Geraldine Cemetery, Geraldine, Ala.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Gloria Jean House, 72 East Ridge, Tenn.
Gloria Jean House, of East Ridge, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was 72.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Casey Alexander McGill.
Survivors include: Her children, Tanyia Boulton, Wendy King and Bobby Pete House Jr. all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers, Randall Peavy and Carlton Peavy; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services and burial will be private.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Thelma C. Brown, 88 LaFayette
Thelma C. Brown, of LaFayette, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. she was 88.
She was born Nov. 30, 1927, in Trion, Ga., to the late Winston Alton McDonald and Margaret Williams McDonald. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Trion, and retired as a sewer at LaFayette Manufacturing.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Fred Brown; brothers, Dub McDonald, Jim McDonald and Gene McDonald.
Survivors include: Her daughter, Dianne Headrick; sister, Kathryn McDonald, Dean (Joe) Cox and Frances (Joe) Payton; grandchildren, Greg (Kelly) Headrick and Chip (Stephanie) Headrick; great-grandchildren, Lane Headrick and Gracie Headrick and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 28, from 2 p.m. until service time.
Funeral service: Tuesday, June 28, at 4 p.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Eldridge officiating.
Burial: Littlejohn Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Chip Headrick, Randy McDonald, Rex McDonald, Darryl Payton, Brian Payton, Tim Fulmer and Kevin Payton.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
James Harley Barrett Jr., 66 LaFayette
James “Buddy” Harley Barrett Jr., of LaFayette, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. He was 66.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 47 years, Ruth Barrett; daughter, Angie Barrett Meeks; son, Greg Barrett all of LaFayette; sisters, Janet Wright of Cleveland, Tenn., Theresa Barrett of LaFayette, Connie Starkey and Cindy Keith both of Trion; brothers, Jackie Barrett, Allen Barrett and Jeff Mann all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Ashley Owens, Tripp Cheatham, Tyler Barrett, Becca Cheatham, Madison Barrett, Malina Davis, Keiaira Lipps, Matthew Schubert and Destany Schubert; great-grandchildren, Cannon Cordle, Paizley Cheatham, Ayedenn Barrett, Knox Owens, Kruz Tucker and Airabella Barrett and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 28, from 5-8 p.m.
Funeral services: Wednesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Tino Rivera and Steve Swanson officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers: Bubba Barrett, Kris Fowler, Joe Fowler, Glenn Ballinger, Michael Schrader and Jason Starkey.
Honorary pallbearers: Zack Gill and Mason Schrader.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Walter Harris McKenzie, 77 LaFayette
Walter “Walt” Harris McKenzie, of LaFayette, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. He was 77.
Walt was born to the late James Harvey McKenzie and Annie Corrine Nixon McKenzie. Walt was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Omega trucking company and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 30 years, Zonia Larmon McKenzie; daughters, Denise Hoverman of Ohio and Sherrie McK- enzie of LaFayette; sons, Kenny (Eve) Watts of Rock Spring, Johnny Watts of Florida and Kevin (Stephanie) McKenzie of LaFayette; sister, Nellie Cochran of Trion; grandchildren, Shona (Steven) Fountain, Jamie Watts, Nikki Garcia and Jacob Watts; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday, June 30, from 4 p.m. until service time.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church with Pastor Wayne Wallin officiating.
Burial: Corinth Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Daniel Haney, James Haney, Chris Cochran, Jamey Cochran, Jacob Watts and Steven Fountain.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
John Allen White, 77 LaFayette
John “Doodley” Allen White, of LaFayette, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends. He was 77.
Doodley was an avid golfer and hunter. He was a truck driver for Dixie Color in LaFayette.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard White; mother, Sarah Stewart Sprayberry and son, John Kerry White.
Survivors include: His wife of 40 years, Kathy Brown White; daughter, Amanda (Will) Beyer; sons, Jeff (Rhonda) White, Richie White, Mark (Andrea) White and Robert (Kristy) White; sister, Eileen Kitchens; brother, Terry “Sunshine” White; 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 29, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Thursday, June 30, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette First Baptist Church with Todd Gaddis officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers: Billy Mullinax, Max Morrison, Stanley Ledbetter, Ed Trammell, Dave Gilbert and Wayne Swanson.
Honorary pallbearers: Lee Starks, Will Dendy, Jimmy Dendy, Bill Crey, Mike Sauceman, John Stanley, Norm Hodge, David Cunningham, Eddie Jackson, Chad Jackson, Buddy Chapman, Byron Chapman, Donny Peppers, Don Richie, Jerry Carroll, Jerry Day, Charles Bomar, Eric Steelman and P.D. Fortune.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Linda Sue Ramey, 68 Harrison, Tenn.
Linda Sue Ramey, of Harrison Tenn., passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at her residence. She was 68 and of the Baptist faith.
Linda and her husband Terry owned Linda’s Produce of East Ridge, Tenn. Her passions in life were her family and her fruit stand. She was hardworking and very spirited. Her bright smile and positive sense of humor would always light up the room. She was a selfless, gracious lady.
She loved to cook and serve others. Her passion for family was obvious in everything she did. She couldn’t go shopping without picking up something for someone else. She touched the lives of many and left lasting impressions. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her par- ents, R. T. and Pauline Manning and brothers, Richard Allen Manning and Terry Lee Manning.
Survivors include: Her husband of 48 years, Terry Ramey; children, Mark (Vanessa) Ramey, Lee Ramey and Samantha Ramey; grandchildren, Allegra Ramey, Ian Ramey and Liam Ramey; brothers, Larry Wayne Manning and Robert Thomas Manning; several nieces, nephews and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
Visitation: Friday, July 1, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Saturday, July 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hixson, Tenn.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.