Carolyn Rose West Ellison, 53 LaFayette
Carolyn Rose West Ellison, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. She was 53.
She was born in LaFayette and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a neonatal nurse practitioner with Hutcheson Medical Center for several years.
She was a member of Gordon Lake Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, planting flowers, gardening, making crafts, photography, spending time with her animals and time at the beach.
But what she enjoyed the most was loving every minute she spent with her son Erik.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Wallace West.
Survivors include: Her father, Theo West Sr.; beloved son, Erik Ellison; his father, Rex Ellison all of LaFayette; sister, Ann West of Texas; brothers, Conrad West of Virginia and Theo West Jr., of Tiftonia, Tenn.; her chosen loving adopted family, Vivian (William Sr., deceased) White of LaFayette; Phyllis (Steve) Hunter and family; William “Billy” White Jr., and family; Teresa (Freddy) Cogburn and family; Kathi (Eddie) Bridwell and family and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday from noon until the service.
Funeral services: Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel with ministers Ashley Mew, Rick Frazier and Jay Neal officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Online guest book at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.
Etta Louise Hackler Sherrill Ringgold
Etta Louise Hackler Sherrill, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.
A native of Jellico, Tenn., she lived in the North Georgia, Chattanooga area for the past 61 years.
She was a member of Indian Springs Church of God and retired from Kroger in Dalton, Ga., as deli manager after 40+ years of service.
She is preceded in death by lifelong companion, William C. Sherrill; parents, George Lankford and Rosetta Mae Pridemore Hackler; daughter, Sandra Elaine Bowers; three sons, James C. Sherrill Jr., George Edward Sherrill and Johnny Matthew Sherrill; two sisters, Maxine and Ruth Fitzpatrick and two brothers, George and Sam Hackler.
Survivors include: Her daughter, Lee Ledford of Chattanooga; seven siblings, Lorene Delaney of Georgetown, Tenn., Alene Kidd, Margie Lowe, Nannie Cummings, Geneva Miller, Janie Donley and James Hackler all of Jellico; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday until funeral time at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Alex Lawhon officiating.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South.
Online guest book at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Jerry Ray Zumbro, 71 Chattanooga
Jerry Ray Zumbro, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was 71.
Jerry was a 1963 graduate of Rossville High School. After graduation he served in the United States Navy for three years.
Returning to Chattanooga, he graduated from the University of Chattanooga and began work at TVA, retiring after 30 years.
He enjoyed mowing the grass and fishing.
Jerry was a member of Rossville Church of Christ. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, father, uncle and friend. He had a genuine love for others and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Zumbro of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and stepfather, Joe W. Jackson of Rossville, Ga.
Survivors include: His mother, Ruby Odell Jackson; sisters, Nancy (George) Newton and Helen Jackson; brother, Bo Jackson all of Rossville; daughter, Kim (Matt, Serenity) Riden of Chattanooga; niece, Allison (Mid) Durham of Lafayette; nephews, Jason Newton, Kameron Jackson and Joey Durham; aunt, Mary Jane McKee of Murfreesboro; very special friend, Margie “Granny” Bates and his pet companion, “Little Bit.”
Visitation: Monday, Sept. 26, from 4-8 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Jack James officiating.
Burial: TennesseeGeorgia Memorial Park with military honors.
Online guest book available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Patricia Ellen Greene, 77 Ringgold
Patricia Ellen Greene, of Ringgold, Ga., went home to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at a local hospital. She was 77.
Ms. Greene, a native of Baltimore, Md., was born Oct. 3, 1938, and spent the past six years in the Ringgold area.
She was previously employed with South Trust Bank, where she worked in the bookkeeping/ accounting department.
Her passions in life were taking care of her cats. She loved animals and volunteered her time with the Catoosa Citizens for Animal Care.
Patricia was a loving person and will truly be missed by those who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Clara E. Greene; sister, Claire Fuqua and nephew, Joe Fuqua.
Survivors include: Her nephews, Craig (Susan) Fuqua, Brian (Stacy) Fuqua and Kevin Fuqua; niece-inlaw, Stacy Burns and several great-nieces and nephews.
The staff of Our Country Home would like to send their deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Greene during the time of loss.
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m.1:30 p.m., at the South Crest Chapel.
Graveside services: Thursday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park with Steven Pickerm officiating.
Online guest book available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Earl Kenneth Oliver, 92 Chickamauga
Earl Kenneth Oliver, of Chickamauga, Ga., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. He was 92.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and lived in Michigan from 1954 before moving back to the North Georgia area in 1971.
Mr. Oliver was of the Baptist faith and was an Army veteran having served in Germany and England during W.W. II.
He was previously employed with C&O Railroad as an engineer for more than 15 years and retired from Rossville Yarn in 1986 after many years of service.
He enjoyed swimming, fishing and hunting and was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather that will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bud” Oliver and his mother, Harriet “Hattie” Emmerson; two brothers, Joseph and Lester Oliver and three sisters, Melissa Simpson, Susie Smith and Blanche Baxter and son-in-law, Bruce Thomas.
Survivors include: His loving wife of more than 62 years, Wilma Faye Oliver of Chickamauga; two daughters, Vickie Carter of Chickamauga and Danita Wilkes Thomas of Rossville, Ga.; grandson, Ashley Wilkes and several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 3-9 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Graveside services: Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with Rev. Donnie Bryson officiating.
Online guest book at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Sarah Diana Gervais, 53 Rossville
Sarah Diana Gervais, of Rossville, Ga., passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. She was 53.
She lived in the North Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith.
She worked many years as a registered nurse for Erlanger Medical Center and then TLC Home Health.
She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, mother and grandmother that will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Martin.
Survivors include: Her mother, Ruby Martin; two children, Erica Diane Walcott and Bill Evan Walcott all of Rossville; sister, Deborah (Ben) Harris of Mobile, Ala.; six grandchildren, Caleb Veal, Jasmayn, Gracey, Ava and E.J. Walcott and Kennadi Davis and numerous extended family and friends.
Services will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Online guest book available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Terri Lynn While Davis, 54 Ringgold
Terri Lynn While Davis, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. She was 54.
She was born to the late Charles and Barbara While in Loma Linda, Calif., and was a resident of Ringgold for eight years.
Terri was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include: Her children, Matthew (Rebecca) McGinn of Hawaii and Nathaniel Davis of Ringgold; brother, Michael While of Calif.; grandchildren, Bradley and Lily and several nieces and nephews.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online guest book available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral HomeWallis Stewart Chapel.
Christopher J. Petersen, 45
Christopher J. Petersen left this world to be with his Eternal Father Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 45.
Survivors include: His parents, Chuck (Carole Nichols) Petersen; his wife, Robyn L. Petersen; his daughter, Crystal N. Petersen; his stepson, Christian Palinkas as well as many other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention.
Chris proudly served as a United States Marine from 1989 to 1993. He was stationed in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War.
Chris was an avid sports fan and his favorite teams were the Green Bay Packers and the Michigan Wolverines. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was always there for anyone in need.
In lieu of flowers, Chris requested donations be made to Wells Fargo Bank, account #2340092259, for a cause which was very dear to his heart.
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 29, from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Thursday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Min. Donna Jernigan officiating.
Online guest book available at wagesandsons.com.
Arrangements: Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046, 770-277-4550.
Judith Romona Hawkins, 65 Chickamauga
Judith Romona Hawkins, of Chickamauga, Ga., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016. She was 65.
She was born to the late Lawrence Raymond and Frances Irene Denton Hawkins in Dayton, Tenn., and lived most of her life in Chickamauga.
Judith worked at Orange Grove Center for many years and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving sister, aunt and cousin, who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include: Her sister, Jane McKinney; nieces, Jacquie McKinney and Jennifer Daniel; nephews, Tony McKinney and Harvey McKinney and several other cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 29, from 2-8 p.m. and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Friday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. in the funeral
home chapel.
Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Dayton, Tenn.
Online guest book available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.
Marjorie Jean Ereckson Gregg, 79 Rossville
Marjorie Jean Ereckson Gregg, of Rossville, Ga., passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. She was 79.
She lived most of her life in the Chattanooga area and was of the Christian faith.
Marjorie retired from Life Touch in 2014 after 21 years and was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Gregg; father, Charles Robert Ereckson and stepfather, William Sullins.
Survivors include: Her son, Mike McKenzie; mother, Martha Ann Sullins; sister, Joan Carroll; grandchildren, Wendi (Eric) Morris, Stormi Rogers and Nick (Jaron) McKenzie; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner and Ashton; nieces, Kaley Carroll, Lily Carroll and Baylee Davis and nephews, Steve Carroll, Eric Carroll and Jake Carroll.
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Celebration of life: Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in the parlor.
Online guestbook wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
Nila Ruth Wallin, 82 LaFayette
Nila Ruth Wallin, of LaFayette, Ga., went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 82.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Nila attended LaFayette Church of God and Old Fort Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Wallin; son, James Ray Wallin; parents, Claude and Julia Bradley and brother, Jimmy Bradley.
Survivors include: Her daughter, Ann (Jim) Barbee; granddaughter, Kelly (Daniel) Barbee Young; great-grandson, Landen Barbee all of LaFayette and several nieces and nephews.
Family extends a warm thank you to Life Choice Hospice of LaFayette. Special thank you to Ramona Pickle, Emily Cauthen and Maxine Keene.
Visitation: Friday, Sept. 30, from noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Funeral: Friday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bobby Wash and Pastor Dub Galloway officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Online guest book available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Joseph Allen Duffey, 65
Joseph Allen Duffey passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. He was 65.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was of the Baptist faith.
Allen was the lead guitarist for Outlaw 45 Band and Prime Country Band.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Duffey and son, Issac Robinson.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 43 years, Sharon Gail Duffey; mother, Eva Howard of Athens, Tenn.; daughters, Jenny (Robert) Evitt, Rhonda Frix and Asia Robinson all of Rossville, Ga.; brother, Mike Duffey of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters, Allien Neely of Harrison, Tenn., Bertha “B.J.” Baker of Athens and Kim Duffey of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Mark Frix Jr., Haley Evitt, Jacob Frix, Courtney Frix, Mackenzie Evitt, Ashton Burns and Zoey Torrey; greatgrandchildren, Aria Frix and Penelope Lawson and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 29, from 3-8 p.m. and Friday, from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Friday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Bro. Braden Hasty officiating.
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery.
Online guest book at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Lisa Cabrera, 44 Rossville
Lisa “Taz” Cabrera, of Rossville, Ga., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. She was 44.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was a member of Freedom Community Church in Dalton, Ga.
Lisa worked as a caregiver for most of her life and truly enjoyed helping others.
She enjoyed traveling, especially to Arizona and the Grand Canyon and loved playing board games with friends and family. She was a loving and devoted daughter and wife that will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Evett Jr. and Louise Grace Wallace.
Survivors include: Her loving husband of more than 13 years, Adolfo Cabrera; brothers, Randy Evett and Larry Wayne Evett all of Rossville; sister, Kathy Vann of Bryant, Ala.; several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 28, after 5 p.m., all day Thursday and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Friday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor Edgar Ricon officiating.
Burial: Ami Cemetery in Menlo, Ga., at 3:30 p.m. EST
Online guest book at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.
Carey Miller Clark, 69 Ringgold
Carey Miller Clark, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Monday Sept. 26, 2016. He was 69.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, Carey was a 1965 graduate of Ringgold High School, and a 1970 graduate of the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Fla.
He was a retired employee of Shaw Industries where he worked for over 30 years and was a member of Ringgold First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Miller and Jamie Thomason Clark.
Survivors include: His sister, Carol Clark of Ringgold and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC. 20090-6011.
Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 1, from 2-2:50 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside services: Saturday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. at Anderson Cemetery.
Online guest book available at wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Ringgold.
Jocelyn Kennedy Yvette Long, nine months LaFayette
Jocelyn Kennedy Yvette Long, of LaFayette, Ga., was granted her angel wings Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. She was nine months old.
Jocelyn touched the hearts and lives of many during her short time on earth. She will remain in the hearts of those who loved her forever.
She was preceded in death by greatgrandparents, Charlene and Wilburn Croy and Betty Sue Goodman; aunt, Sadie Long and cousin, Josh Jackson.
Survivors include: Her mother, Katie Long; father, Alec Caylor; grandparents, Richard and Heather Long and Tabitha Goodman; greatgrandparents Mike and Carla Goodman and Freddy and Annette Long; uncles, Richard (Morgan) Long II and Memphiss Long; aunts, Jerzie Long and Sydnie Long; great-uncles, Justin Ellison, Mikey (Phyllis) Goodman, Tim (Melissa) Jackson; great-aunts, Sarah Laymon, Samantha (Anthony) Jackson, Toni (Chris) Barrett and Tammy (Wayne) Goodman; cousins, Cheybaby, Bobby, Summer, Raleigh Long, and Taylor Goodman.
Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 18, from noon8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Monday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jim Powell, Pastor Duane Stamper and Pastor Shane Cloud officiating.
Burial: LaFayette City Cemetery.
Online guest book available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Marlin Stayton Russell, 84 LaFayette
Marlin Stayton Russell, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was 84.
He served in the Korean Conflict and was awarded several medals. He was very proud of his service.
He worked for Riegel Textile (Mt. Vernon Mills) for 48 years.
Marlin served as deacon for over 50 years at Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Foster Mill Baptist Church and Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
He was vital in the founding of the Walker County Fire Department Station 15 south of LaFayette, and was one of the station’s first volunteer firefighters serving the community for many years.
He was an avid baseball fan playing alongside his brothers for the Sam Wilson Waco Team in Tennessee and Georgia. The team won state tournaments, trophies and many awards. His love for the game could be seen through his coaching of baseball and girls softball.
Marlin was a member of the Optimist Club and loved to travel.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Betty June Tumlin Russell; parents, Henry and Della Sharp Russell; daughter, Dana Kaye Hatcher; sister, Betty Eicchorn and brothers, Barney, Carl and Robert Russell.
Survivors include: His daughters, Nelda June Russell Smith and Lana (Randy) Visage all of LaFayette; sons, Kyle Marlin Russell of LaFayette and Kevin Stayton Russell of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sister, Ann Clifton; brothers, Claude Russell, J.W. (Peggy) Russell, Albert Russell and Kenneth Russell; grandchildren, Marla York, Nathan Martin, Trey (Kim) Parrish, Nicole Duckett, Jessica Visage and Isaac McDonald; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Joyce Martin.
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral: Friday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Stephens and Ralph Waldrop officiating.
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Jeff Russell, Chris Russell, Scotty Russell, Craig Clifton, Jeremiah Rogers and Walker Rogers.
Online guest book available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Reda Ann Howard Richardson, 73 LaFayette
Reda Ann Howard Richardson, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. He was 73.
She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ed Howard; brother, Grady Howard and sister, Cheri Moore.
Survivors include: Her loving husband, Frank Richardson; mother, Erna Burgess Howard; daughter, Laura (Bruce) Aquila; son, Kevin (Pattie) Richardson; sisters, Pat Hawkins and Glenda (James) Parrish; brothers, Lebron Howard and Mark (Dianne) Howard; grandchildren, Kayla Richardson, Emma Richardson, Davis Richardson and Abigail Aquila; several nieces and nephews and best friend, Sandra Martin.
Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral: Thursday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Terry Burns officiating.
Burial: McWilliams Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
Online guest book available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Sybil Mae Jackson, 76 LaFayette
Sybil Mae Jackson, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was 76.
Although she will be missed deeply, her legacy will continue on in the hearts and lives of the family who so profoundly loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Jackson Sr.
Survivors include: Her daughters, Pam Pass of Atlanta, Ga., Kim (Eddie) Blevins, Shannon Carroll and Tonya Bowers all of LaFayette; sons, Eddie (Michelle) Jackson and Chris (Becky) Jackson all of LaFayette; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 28, at noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Funeral: Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Peterson officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers: Aaron Turnipseed, Jacob Burnette, Eddie Blevins, Drew Green, Jason Wallace and Bryan Pope.
Online guest book available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Doris Jackson Mann, 87 Dalton
Doris Jackson Mann, of Dalton, Ga., formerly of Tunnel Hill, Ga., passed away Saturday, Sept. 24. She was 87.
She was born in LaFayette Nov. 17, 1928, to the late Edwin and Virgie Hilburn Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Mann; grandson, Brian McRae and sister, Pauline Jackson Adams.
Survivors include: Her son, Bo (Sharon) Mann of Dalton; sister, Anna Baird of Summerville, Ga.; brother, Carey Earl Jackson of LaFayette; grandchildren, Bartley Eric Mann and Capt. Gregory Ellis McRae, U.S. Navy; six greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral: Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Danny
Cochran officiating.
Burial: West Hill Cemetery, Trion, Ga.
Online guest book available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Deborah Lynn Cook, 60 LaFayette
Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Cook, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was 60.
She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert David Potts and Pearl Vesteen Griffin; nephew, Herschel Burnette and son-inlaw, Ken Green.
Survivors include: Her husband, David Cook; daughters, Kathy (Allen) Kinsey and Lynn Green of Villanow, Brenda (Kelley) Davis
of Copperhill, Tenn., and Leona (Ray) Garrett of LaFayette; sisters, Barbara Burnette of Villanow and Patricia Scott of LaFayette; brothers, David Allen Potts and William Potts of Mississippi; grandchildren, Kody Green, Mikayla Carroll, Charity Riehl, Blake Longwith and Tyler Garrett; greatgrandchildren, Kai
Green, Caiden Riehl, Carter Riehl and Harlan Longwith and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Friday, Sept. 30, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. at Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bill Thornton and Pastor Danny Hobbs officiating.
Burial: White Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Kody Green, David Hilburn, Allen Kinsey, Kelley Davis, Brennan Tarvin, Scott Hobbs and Ron Smith.
Online guest book available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.