Ira Jackson Bowman Jr., 84 Ringgold
Ira “I.J.” Jackson Bowman Jr., of Ringgold, Ga., formerly of Chattanooga, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center in Chattanooga. He was 84.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, retired from Bell South Telephone Company after 39 years of service and was a member of East Ridge Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ira J. Bowman Sr. and Mina Knight Bowman; siblings, Alice B. Grider, Louise B. Hassler, Robert M. Bowman, Fannie B. Bailey, Virginia Tullis Williams, Betty B. Williams and Nelson Bowman.
Survivors include: His wife of 64 years, Barbara Jean Trotter Bowman; children, Vicki (Bill) Melhorn of Chattanooga, Tim (Laurie) Bowman of Flintstone and Anita Kay Bowman of Ringgold; beloved sister, Anita B. Banadayga of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren, Josh (Erin) Melhorn of Signal Mtn., Tim (Megan) Bowman of Chattanooga, Lyndi (Julio) Berrones of Nashville, Noah Ankar and Nicholas Ankar both of Ringgold; two great-grandchildren, Ally and Eden Melhorn and numerous loving family and friends.
Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 23, from noon2 p.m. at East Ridge Church of Christ.
Graveside service: Tuesday Aug. 23, at 3 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Brother Charlie Cochran officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Martin-Boyd Christian Home or to Hospice of Chattanooga.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the incredible staff at Martin-Boyd Christian home and Hospice of Chattanooga for their Compassionate Care.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.
Stephen Martin Wright, 52 Washington, D.C.
Stephen Martin Wright, of Washington, D.C., died unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at his family home in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was 52.
Stephen was born in Chattanooga and was a graduate of Bright School, McCallie High School and Georgetown University.
He began a career of work in government affairs by serving as a legislative assistant to congresswoman Marilyn Lloyd for more than 10 years. He then went on to work as a lobbyist for the country of Togo followed by service as a congressional aide to a Pennsylvania congressman.
Upon being designated a Rotary Scholar, he broadened his background in government by attending the University of Ivory Coast. After his return, he entered the Yale School of Management and was granted a master’s degree in business administration. His talents and experience were put to use by the New York City Economic Development Corporation for over 11 years, after which Stephen returned to Washington and worked in real estate. He was visiting with his father in Chattanooga at the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Espy Wright who passed away in July of this year.
Survivors include: His father, John L. Wright Jr. of Chattanooga; brother, Jack Wright, III of San Antonio, Texas; aunt, Sidney Shipp of Charleston, S.C.; three nephews, three nieces, several cousins and numerous extended family and friends.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Memorial service: Sunday, Aug. 28, at 4 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church for the Missions Program, 7301 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421, 423-892-0853.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Jacqueline Baker Shain, 83 Greenville, S.C.
Jacqueline Baker Shain of Greenville, S.C., passed away Aug. 12, 2016. She was 83.
She was the wife of the late William Shain Sr.
Survivors include her four children, Alan (Michel), 62, Cindy (John Mark), 61, David (Joyce), 59, and Bill (Linda), 56. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Tracy, Travis, Hunter, Laura, Caroline and Tyler, and eight great-grandchildren.
She was raised in LaFayette, Ga., and won the title “Little Miss LaFayette” in 1940. She attended the University of Georgia, where she later received her fine arts degree. She wrote poetry and humor, was an art and photography enthusiast, and often created her own greeting cards.
There will be a private memorial service, Sept. 17, in LaFayette, Georgia. Memories or condolences may be sent to family at trimgineer@yahoo.com.
Robert J. Feinauer, 92 Ringgold
Robert J. Feinauer, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at his residence. He was 92. A native of Monitor Township, Mich., he lived in the Ringgold area for the past 34 years, and was previously of Garden Grove, Calif. He was owner-operator of Ace Tile for 20 years and was a member of The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Caroline Beiser Feinauer; sister, Stella Feinauer and three brothers, Clarence, Edgar and Theodore Feinauer.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 72 years, Arlene Marie Gerhauser Feinauer of Ringgold; six children, Donald (Judith) Feinauer of Ringgold, Mary Jane Ormsby of Ringgold, Duane (Diana) Feinauer of Corona, Calif., Dennis (Arlene) Feinauer of Fountain Valley, Calif., Dean (Karen) Feinauer of Rossville and Marlene (Douglas) Colbert of Ringgold; sister, Viola Belmlander of Mich.; 16 grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Monday, Aug. 22, 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. H. Christopher Sheets officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.
Brenda Gail Marsh Fields, 64 Chattanooga
Brenda Gail Marsh Fields, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at a local hospital. She was 64.
She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, James Elston Marsh and Ruby L. Carter Marsh and brother, James E. “Rickey” Marsh Jr.
Survivors include: Her former husband, William Fields; daughters, Phelecia Marsh, Mesheta Fields, Me- lissa Fields all of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Sherane Fields, Dasheta Stevens, Lakresha Fields, Brooklyn Todd, Jahlissa Green and Paris Green; four greatgrandchildren; sisters, Terry Knowles of Chattanooga and Cheryl Greer of Stone Mountain; stepmother, Melva Marsh; uncle, Willie Marsh; aunts, Clara Marsh and Lorene Marsh; a host of other loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Visitation: Friday, Aug. 26, from 6-7 p.m. at the church.
Funeral service: Saturday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 20 Parrish Circle, Chickamauga, Ga., with Rev. James Clark and other ministers officiating.
Burial: Marsh Memorial Garden.
Online guestbook available at willisfuneralhomedalton.com.
Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.
Sandra Lee Herron Wilson, 77 Chickamauga
Sandra Lee Herron Wilson, of Chickamauga, Ga., passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. She was 77.
A lifelong resident of the Chickamauga area, she was a former employee of Crystal Springs Bleachery, a former volunteer at Hutcheson Medical Center and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Vaughn Wilson; parents, John E. and Doris Opal Akins Herron and sister, Nancy Bloodworth.
Survivors include: Five children, Mike (Cindy) Wilson of Rising Fawn, Ga., Cindy (Keith) Culbreth of Chickamauga, Donna (Adam) Blaes of Chickamauga, Rick (Sandy) Wilson of Chickamauga and Mickey Wilson of Chickamauga; special niece and caregiver, Doris Jefferies of Chickamauga; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday until funeral time at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Entombment: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
William Henry Thompson, 87 Chickamauga
William Henry “Dub” Thompson, of Chickamauga, Ga., passed at his residence Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. He was 87.
He retired from Yel-
low Freight Trucking after 42 years.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 300 and a World War II veteran. He was stationed in Japan and Guam while serving with the U.S. Army/Air Force. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal in June of 1949.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Agnes (Howard) Thompson; sister, Nancy Thompson; brother, Donnie Thompson; former spouse, Louise Thompson and stepdaughter, Tammy McGaha Dowd.
Survivors include: His wife, Frances McGaha Thompson; son, William H. (Amanda) Thompson Jr.; daughters, Patricia (David) Chapman and Susan Thompson; four grandchildren, Ty, Lauren, Amy and Mindy; eight great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Cathy (Fred) Hixon and Pennie Callahan; six step grandchildren, Rusty, Jamie, Rebecca, Michael, Kevin and JP; 10 step great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 21, from 2-6 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel.
Graveside services: Monday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. at LaFayette Memory Gardens with Rev. Terry Burns officiating.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Tiffani Paige Parton, 30 Rossville
Tiffani Paige Parton, of Rossville, Ga., passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 30.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, she was a 2004 graduate of Ringgold High School where she was a member of the JROTC, an employee of Zaxbys where she worked as manager and attended Parkway Baptist Church.
Survivors include: Her fiancé, Antonio Williams of Rossville; parents, Stanley “Stan” and Lavada Womac Parton of Rossville; three children, Hayden Malachi Pierce, Uriah Cole Williams and Temauri Paige Williams of Rossville; grandmother, Virginia Parton of Ringgold; brother, Lee (Jessica) Broom of Johns Creek, Ga.; uncle, Ricky (Lois) Smith of Dunlap, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Collin Broom, Gwendolyn Broom, Phoenix Broom, Kaedon Moon, Kobe Chapmon, DarMecus Rawls Jr., Makai Williams, Jayla Williams and Kamaria Williams.
Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 3-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Thursday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mark Smith officiating.
Burial: Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis, Stewart Chapel, Ringgold
Shirley Lee Bell Stoker, 85 Kensington, Ga.
Shirley Lee Stoker, lifelong resident of Kensington, Ga., lost her ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s and left to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, Aug., 23, 2016, surrounded by her family and loved ones in the comfort of her home. She was 85.
Mrs. Stoker was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend. She was a vivid storyteller, truth-giver and could light up a room with her contagious laughter and smile.
A member and Sunday School teacher of Cassandra Baptist Church, Mrs. Stoker was incredibly missionminded and a giving Christian. Her greatest achievements however, are the blessings she left behind.
Mrs. Stoker was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Wright and her parents, Roy and Lucile Bell.
Survivors include: Her loving husband of 70 years, Harold Stoker; her children, Freda (Larry) Marks, Tess (Ralph) Hibbs and Barry (Susan) Stoker; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and her sister, Sarah Coulter.
Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 25, from 5-8 p.m. and prior to the service Friday.
Funeral service: Friday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ronnie Fleming officiating.
Burial: Coulter Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Barry and Kenny Stoker, Larry Marks, Ralph Hibbs, Jeff Russell and Joey Carr.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Tapestry Hospice and Prestige Senior Homecare.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral HomeChickamauga.
Harold Thomas Huskey, 74 Harrison, Tenn.
Rev. Harold Thomas “Tommy” Huskey, of Harrison, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016. He was 74.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Cicero and Rosa Huskey, but lived most of his life in the North Georgia area.
He was a Baptist minister for many years and was the founder of Shiloh Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe.
He was employed with Gibson Sheet Metal for more than 30 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a man that enjoyed working, building and was always putting others needs before his own. He loved horses and going to rodeos with his special friend, Judy Freeman.
He was a loving and devoted brother, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather that will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include: His sons, Kenneth Stephen (Jennifer) Huskey of McDonald, Tenn., and David (fiancé, Michelle Ransom) Huskey of Chickamauga; the mother of his children, Janice Huskey of Chickamauga; sister, Celia (Kenneth) Boatman of Fort Oglethorpe; grandson, Kyle Wayne Temple; great-grandson, Kaden Lee Temple; special friend, Judy Freeman and caregiver, Chrystal Graves.
Visitation: Friday, Aug. 26, from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the church.
Memorial services: Friday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Daugherty and Bro. Wesley Boatman officiating.
Online guestbook at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Judith Elaine Carter Pettyjohn, 74 LaFayette
Judith “Judy” Elaine Carter Pettyjohn, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. She was 74.
She was born in Cleburne County, Ala., to the late Ivy E. and Dura Mae Pounds Carter.
She resided in the LaFayette area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith.
She was a homemaker and also worked at Buster Brown for several years. She enjoyed spending time and taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a fan of Elvis Presley so much so that she named her beloved dog “Presley.”
She devoted many years to taking care of her parents. Along with them she is preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Carter.
Survivors include: Her husband, Robert Henry Pettyjohn; daughter, Missy (Robert) Rice of LaFayette; sons, Steve Pettyjohn of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Michael Pettyjohn and Shannon (Lori) Pettyjohn of LaFayette; grandchildren, Josh, Corey, Dustin, Tyler, Caitlyn and Laura Pettyjohn, Shelby Arey and Amy Graves; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. until the service.
Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 27, at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Shannon Pettyjohn officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Online register book at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.
Paul Chapman, 89 LaFayette
Paul “Z.L.” Chapman, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. He was 89,
He was born in Trion, Ga., to the late Mart and Essie Lee Chapman. He resided in the LaFayette area for the past 57 years and was of the Baptist faith.
He went to work at the age of 14 at Trion Cotton Mill and worked several years at Crystal Springs Mill and Synthetic Industries both in Chickamauga, Ga.
He enjoyed playing the guitar and was very good at playing with his fingers instead of a pick. He also enjoyed fishing.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Hixson Chapman; sisters, Lorene Jones and Pearl Fox; brothers, Cecil, Napoleon, R.C. “Mark,” Willie, Charles and Johnny Chapman.
Survivors include: His sons, Paul Chapman Jr., Carl Van Chapman and Jimmy Chapman all of LaFayette; sister, Ethel Greeson of Calhoun, Ga.; granddaughter, Alisha (Justin) Bandy and great-grandson, Easton Bandy of Tunnel Hill, Ga., and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Friday, Aug. 26, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday morning prior to the service.
Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. in the chapel.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Online register book at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.
Charlotte Ann Wilson McConathy, 79 Flintstone
Charlotte Ann Wilson McConathy, of Flintstone, Ga., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. She was 79.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Silas L. Wilson Sr. and Ruby Schmidt Wilson.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She was a member of Outreach Deliverance Ministries and enjoyed watching the game show network on TV.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Alton McConathy and several siblings.
Survivors include: Her sons, Roy A. (Sue) McConathy of East Ridge, Tenn., James M. (Kimberly) McConathy of Chickamauga, Ga., Donald E. McConathy of Flintstone and Gary D. (Brenda) McConathy of Ringgold, Ga.; sisters, Mildred McNabb of Flintstone and Bernice “Totsie” Hughes of Liverpool, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 21, from 3-6 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 p. m. and 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday morning after 10 a.m. prior to the service.
Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Gabe Howard and Randall Massengale officiating.
Entombment: Calvary Gardens Mausoleum.
Online register book at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Ernest Lebron, 65 Little
Ernest Lebron Little began his eternal life Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. He was 65.
He was a born-again Christian and was a lifelong resident of North Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Gladys Little.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 46 years, Karen Little; daughters, Dawn (Ray) Shepherd and Sherri (Alan) Barnes; the pride of his life, grandchildren, Mikaela and Kyra DeBerry; sisters, Dellaphyne (Jimmy) Powell, Patricia Woody, Freda Little, Phyllis (Phil) Dyer, Reba (Roy) Davis, Mae (Wade) Green, Brenda (Steve) Horton, Shelia (Jay) Roach and Angie (Doyle) Garmany; brothers, Delmas (Mary) Little and Clarence (Lisa) Little Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 3-8 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Wednesday, Aug. 24, at noon in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor Bob Cheli officiating.
Burial: Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park.
Special thanks for the care of his oncology
nurses, Kelly, Chelly and Hope; Simone, of Life Choice Hospice.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe
Larry Wayne Brown, 73 Rossville
Larry Wayne Brown, of Laurelwood Estates in Rossville, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at his residence. He was 73.
He was a graduate of Chattanooga Valley High School and lived most of his life in North Georgia with his family. His only absence from his home was the time he served his country with the U.S. Marines and was awarded The National Defense Service Metal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Larry was a loving and faithful husband, a devoted father and a friend to everyone who knew him. He loved to spend time with his family, relic hunt, fish, yard sale, garden and cook. He enjoyed playing the guitar, coaching softball and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.
Larry was a member of the VFW post #3679, American Legion #217, Vietnam Veterans Chapter #203 and volunteered with the Railroad Museum in Chickamauga.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lula Bell Brown; sister, Charlene Davis and brother, Jim Brown.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 44 years, Karen Smith Brown; daughters, Kristy (Kyle) Hodson and Bethany Brown; grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah, Kyleigh, Dalton and Brody; sister, Barbara Whitley; brother, Bill Brown; several nieces, nephews and his best friend “Buddy,” his black lab.
Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 25, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday from noon8 p.m. at South Crest Chapel.
Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel.
Burial: TennesseeGeorgia Memorial Park with full military honors.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Blake Aaron Glenn, 22 Rock Spring, Ga.
Blake Aaron Glenn, of Rock Spring, Ga., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016. He was 22.
Blake was a lifelong resident of North Georgia where he was a 2012 graduate of Lafayette High School. Blake loved music and had the talent to play many different kinds of instruments.
He loved working as well as spending time with family and friends. Blake was very creative and was able to fix anything.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Ronald and Carolyn Glenn.
Survivors include: His father, Mike (Teresa) Glenn; mother, Amber Glenn; four brothers, Chase Glenn, Justin (Taylor) Silvers, Chris Croy and Seth Smith and grandparents, Sheila Johnston and Brad Bolt.
Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 25, from 4-8 p.m. at South Crest Chapel.
Funeral services: Friday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m. at South Crest Chapel.
Online guestbook available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Casey Dane McCauley, 63 LaFayette
Casey Dane McCauley, of LaFayette passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. He was 63.
He was preceded in death by his father, James A. McCauley and sister, Helen Glaynelle McCauley.
Survivors include: His mother, Dorothy P. McCauley of LaFayette; his sisters, Jamie M. Stephenson and Lynn Strahan of LaFayette; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Saturday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Church of Christ with eulogy by Stanley Swafford and Min. David Paden officiating.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Brenda Gail Baer, 52 Chattanooga
Brenda Gail Baer, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. She was 52.
She was born Dec. 24, 1963, to the late Thomas Thornton Sharp and Joyce Ann Harris Sharp.
Also preceding her in death is her sister, Tammy Wallin and brother, Thomas Sharp.
Survivors include: Her husband, Lee Baer of Chattanooga; daughters, Donathy (David) Tate of LaFayette and Jennifer Jennings of Blum, Texas; son, Jeremy Jennings of Blum Texas; sisters, Betty Ann Dunvant of Summerville, Ga., and Donna Norwood of Chickamauga, Ga.; brother, Donald Sharp of LaFayette, Ga., and grandchildren, Michelle Rich, Allison and Little David Tate and Gracelynn Jennings.
Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 3-8 p.m.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Charles Conn Hegwood, 88 LaFayette
Charles Conn Hegwood, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at Cameron Hall of Canton in Canton, Ga. He was 88.
Conn was born May 26, 1928, in LaFayette, the eldest son of Horace and Ethel (Williams) Hegwood. He was one of seven children and until a few years ago lived next door to the house where he was raised.
Conn retired in 1985 after 37 years with the Quality Control lab at DuPont in Chattanooga. He was called “Charlie” by his friends and he was constantly sharing stories from work.
An avid Braves fan, he rarely missed watching them play on his big screen television. He loved quail hunting and watching his dogs search for the next covey.
After he retired, he traveled extensively with family and friends to Alaska (his first commercial plane ride) and other places far beyond his corner of North Georgia and his beloved mountains. Following a trip out west with his wife, Betty, he said he was glad to be back home in the real mountains because “those out West were just rocks.”
He loved all kinds of music and traveled often to Gatlinburg to enjoy the musical productions. He was a car enthusiast and, after retiring, bought a motorcycle that carried him on many trips with a local motorcycle club.
His favorite pastime, however, centered on his grandson, Ryan. The two of them spent many hours together fishing, hunting and rebuilding cars for Ryan. He was proud to have put Jan, Connie and Ryan through college.
Conn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50plus years, Betty Turner Hegwood; his brother, Gene and sister Jimmye.
Survivors include: His daughters, Janice (Randy) Hegwood Garbiel of Waleska, Ga., Connie (Steven) Hegwood Long of Nashville, Tenn.; grandson, Ryan (Claire) Long of Nashville; sisters, Sue Howell, Wylene Selman and Katheryn Pilgrim and 12 nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Celebration service: Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Grace Owens Mahle, 97 LaFayette
Grace Owens Mahle, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. She was 97.
She retired from Barwick Mill and was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Allen Mahle; parents, Homer and Sarah DeLay Owens; brother, Charles Owens; sister, Mildred Owens and daughter-in-law, Myra Mahle.
Survivors include: Her daughters, Judy (Norris) Hall of Douglas, Ga., Kay (Jerry) Hamby of Summerville, Ga., and Mary Ann Large of LaFayette; sons, Roger (Janet) Mahle and Eddie Mahle all of LaFayette; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Monday, Aug. 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bud Martenn officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Coby Large, Callan Hamby, John Large, Lee Hamby, Lynn Hamby and Jeremy Millard.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Martha Joyce Brown Gordy, 79 LaFayette
Martha Joyce Brown Gordy, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. She was 79.
She was a loving and loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford N. “Sarge” Gordy; parents, Wince “Dink” Brown and Minnie Belle Collins Brown; several sisters and one brother.
Survivors include: Her daughters, JoAnne (Lio) Barcenas, Karen (Mark) Gordy Payton, Royce Jean Gordy of LaFayette and Viola Elayne Gordy of Chattanooga, Tenn.; son, Monty Gordy of LaFayette; sisters, Mary (Randall) Perry of Rock Spring, Ga., and Johnnie Ruth Stapp of Ringgold, Ga.; grandchildren, Chris Anderson, Renee Matthews, Jesse Wallin, Jody Dunn, Lacey Sisemore, Eric Sisemore, Nick Walker, Lori Walker, Tonya Johnson and Steven Gordy; several great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Life Choice Hospice.
Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 21, from 4-8 p.m., Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from noon until service time.
Funeral service: Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel.
Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens in Ringgold.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Shirley Yvonne Kirk Willingham, 80 LaFayette
Shirley Yvonne Kirk Willingham, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. She was 80.
She was a CNA for over 26 years and was of the Baptist faith.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Edward Willingham; father, Shannon Kirk; mother, Mae Barton Ponders; granddaughter, April
Nicole Shattuck; greatgranddaughter, Gracie Leigh Bailey and brother, J.W. Kirk.
Survivors include: Daughters, Alisa (Jesse) Miller of Summerville, Ga., Annette (Clyde) DeBord of Fort Oglethorpe and Jan Shattuck of LaFayette; son, Eddie (Rhonda) Willingham of LaFayette; sisters, Maxine McAlister, Jimmie Abbot and Cathy (LeGary) Hewitt of LaFayette; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; seven greatgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 21, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Monday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Charles Bishop officiating.
Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Tony Hughes, Chad Millican,
Tim Smith, Josh Bailey, Joseph Tucker and Roger Chastain.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Baylen Isaac Jaray Creek, 18 months Chattanooga
Baylen Isaac Jaray Creek, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. He was 18 months old.
Survivors include: His father, Allen Jaray Hill and mother, Carey Creek of Chattanooga; sister, Piper Hill; brothers, Jevon and Tristyn Green, Allen Hill Jr., and Elijah Daniels; grandparents, Theodore Hill, Tina and Randy Evett and Gail Moore.
Visitation: Monday, Aug. 22, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside service: Monday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. at Tennessee Geor-
gia Memorial Park with Pastor Rick Sumner officiating.
Pallbearers: Theodore Hill and Jamie Pittman.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Zan Ray James, 83 Ringgold
Zan Ray James, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. He was 83.
A native of Harrell, Ark., he lived in the Ringgold area for the past 26 years and was formerly of Cross City, Fla.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired employee of Shaw Industries and was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church.
Zan is preceded in death by his first wife, Marie H. James; second wife, Mary E. James; parents, Joseph Davidson and Bertha Bell Rigby James; two brothers, Byron and Huey James and sister, Rubydell James.
Survivors include:
His daughter, Raydell Dykes of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.; four grandchildren, Mitchell James, Jackson Dykes, Emily Dykes and Abigail Dykes and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 28, from 3-8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Online register book at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Swreda Langston, 75 Ringgold
Swreda Langston, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. She was 75.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Susan Ross and Mary Bunch and grandson, Tony Jackson.
Survivors include: Her husband, Edward Langston Jr.; daughters, Norma Jackson and Brenda McCorkle; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: Friday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Atsuko Sue Ohst, 84 Covesville, Va.
Atsuko Sue Ohst, of Covesville, Va., (formerly of LaFayette, Ga.) passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. She was 84.
Sue was born in Japan June 15, 1932. She met a young soldier Feb. 26, 1956, and married the love of her life. They were married 60 years.
Sue was a professional seamstress and worked in Chicago, Chattanooga, Rossville and LaFayette for 35 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Shinichi and Takayo Arimori and two sisters.
Survivors include: Her husband of 60 years, Harold Levi Ohst; daughter, Diana (Chris); grandson, Jacob Rexrode; daughter, Peggy Hill and granddaughter, Lauren Powell.
Family would like to extend a sincere appreciation to Parkridge East for the care she received, and many thanks to extended family members who conveyed care throughout the years.
Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 25, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Friday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. at Wallis-Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Ashley Mew officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette