OBITUARIES
Mamie Houston Walker, 94, LaFayette
Mamie Houston Walker, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. She was 94. She was born Sept. 15, 1922, in Dalton, Ga., to the late William H. and Minnie Houston. Mamie moved to LaFayette with her beloved husband, Earl Walker and her four children as Mr. Walker assumed an engineering position at E.T. Barwick Mills.
Mrs. Walker was devoted to her family and is best known to the community through her long association with Walker County Schools. She was known as Mama Walker for her caretaking and many kindnesses to principals, staff, teachers and students throughout her 20 years of service as an administrative assistant.
She began her career as secretary for the LaFayette Junior High School when the school opened and remained at the current LaFayette Middle School until retirement.
Mrs. Walker was a member of First Baptist Church of LaFayette for over 50 years, the Mary Christian I Circle of First Baptist Church of LaFayette, the Womens Missionary Union and a member of the Walraven Sunday School Class.
Her participation in civic organizations throughout the years included the LaFayette Womens Club and the Crochet Club as well as the North LaFayette Parent Teacher Organization as both an officer and volunteer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Walker Sr.; her son, Charles E. Walker Jr.; her brother, Harland Houston; sister, Pearl Patterson and grandson, Richard Haman Walker.
Survivors include: Her children, Raymond A. (Jane) Walker of Chesterfield, Va., Randall A. (Gail) Walker of LaFayette, Melissa W. (Charles) Mathis of Rock Spring, Ga., and daughter-inlaw, Debbie H. Walker of Panama City, Fla.
Survivors include: Eight grandchildren, Scott (Carrie) Walker of San Marino, Calif., Keith (Amy) Walker of Chesterfield, Va., Randall A. Walker Jr., of LaFayette, Wendy (Kris) Doyle of Suwanee, Ga., Charles E. Walker III of Panama City, Fla., Jennifer (Patrick) Bruce of Auburn, Ala., and Rachel H. Mathis of Falls Church, Va.; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation: Monday, Jan. 2, from noon until time of service at First Baptist Church LaFayette.
Funeral services: Monday, Jan. 2, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church LaFayette, 201 North Main St., LaFayette, Ga.
Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast 7625 Hamilton Park Dr. Suite 22, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421.
Online guestbook available.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette, Ga.
Karen Ann Hegg Epps, 65, Ringgold
Karen Ann Hegg Epps, of Ringgold, Ga. passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. She was 65.
A resident of the Ringgold area for the past 47 years, she was formerly of Chicago, Ill.
Karen was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service where she worked for 32 years and was of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold John Hegg Sr., and Florence Helena Lawson Hegg; two brothers, Gary Hegg and Harold John Hegg Jr., and one half brother, Harold John Hegg Jr.
Survivors include: Her loving husband of 47 years, Earl Franklin Epps Sr. of Ringgold; four children, Earl F. (Patty) Epps Jr. of Ringgold, Damion (Lori) Epps of Chatsworth, Ga., Jimmy (Amber) Epps of Ringgold and Devona (Tony) Hall of Ringgold; one brother, Bruce Hegg Sr. of St. Paul, Minn.; four sisters, Nancy (Len) Harwell of McHenry, Ill., Jean Johnson of McHenry, Ill., Donna (Ed) Snyder of Hopkins, Minn., and Joy (Norm) Eichmann of McHenry, Ill.; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Funeral services; Thursday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with ministers Harold Hegg III and Steve Yarbrough officiating.
Burial: Lee’s Chapel Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, Ga.
John James Burgess, 72, LaFayette
John James “Jay” Burgess, of LaFayette, Ga., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72.
He was born in St. Louis, Miss., to the late John Basil and Viola Ruth Rolph Burgess. Jay grew up in Wichita, Kan. before moving to the North Georgia area and was of the Methodist faith.
He was an Air Force veteran having served during the Vietnam War and retired from the Air National Guard.
He was an avid reader and historian. He enjoyed running, writing science fiction, traveling and photography. He had a passion for computers and was employed with the City of Chattanooga for more than 20 years as a computer operations specialist.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He was also preceded in death by two nephews, Brent Tice and Teddy Tice.
Survivors include: His loving wife of more than 48 years, Sue Shaw Burgess of LaFayette; sons, John Victor (Blakely Campbell) Burgess of LaFayette and James Shaw Burgess of Ringgold, Ga.; sisters, Sharon Koschar and Janice Miller both of Ohio and Virginia and (Larry) Tice of Mississippi; five grandchildren, Tatum, Mallorie, Connor, Eric and Henry Burgess and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, after 5 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. in the LaFayette Chapel.
Burial: Coulter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to LaFayette Care Mission, 105 North Chattanooga Street, LaFayette, Ga. 30728, 706638-3664.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette, Ga.
Linda Joy Foshee, 63, Ft. Oglethorpe
Linda Joy Foshee, of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., went to be with the Lord Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. She was 63.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Austin and Eula Cooper; husband, Curtis Ray Foshee; brother, David Cooper and two sisters, Carolyn Nix and Jackie Kilgore.
Survivors include: Her children, Robin Dacia Clowers and Clifton Paul Brown; two sisters, Seann Crumley and Phyllis Merriman; two grandchildren, Brandi Nichole Clowers and Chadwick Shaye Clowers; two greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 28, from noon until the hour of service.
Funeral service: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Keith James officiating.
Burial: Head Springs Cemetery in Valley Head, Ala.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Emil Anthony Knott, 89, LaFayette
Emil Anthony Knott, of LaFayette, Ga., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. He was 89.
He was born Feb. 6, 1927, in Braidwood, Ill., to the late Charles Jr. and Mary Knott and was a resident of LaFayette for the past 17 years.
He was a Navy veteran of WWII and was a longstanding member of the American Legion Post # 298. He was previously employed with A.O. Smith Corporation for more than 30 years as a machine operator.
He enjoyed catfishing, working on cars and loved polka music.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mae Vogrin Knott; daughters, Terri and Linda Knott and his brother, Charles Knott.
Survivors include: His daughter, Janice Cooper; stepdaughter, Cindy Divine both of LaFayette; two grandchildren, Mark Ravens of Cleveland, Tenn., and Hunter Cooper of LaFayette; one great-granddaughter, Amora Ravens; stepgrandchildren, Sara and Jenna Divine of Washington; Kenn Cahill Jr. and Amy Cahill of Georgia and numerous extended family and friends.
Celebration of Life service: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 4 p.m. at Noble Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Dodd officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery, at a later date.
Online guestbook at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: LaFayette Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette, Ga.
Dewey Masters, 87, Chattanooga
Dewey Masters, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. He was 87.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Leonard (Annie) Masters; siblings, Rueben Masters, Betty Jo Bogozan, Margarette Rogers, Gertrude Masters, Johnny Masters and Jewell Rhinehart.
Survivors include: Several nieces and nephews and special friends, Danny Hollifield, Barbara Goforth and Lance Reinker.
Graveside service: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors to follow.
Online guestbook at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Maxine Elizabeth Stapp Bramlett, 90, Ringgold
Maxine Elizabeth Stapp Bramlett, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. She was 90.
She was a lifelong resident of the Ringgold area.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William F. Bramlett; parents, John Thomas and Sally Elmira Plott Stapp and brother, Melton Eugene Stapp.
Survivors include: Five sons, Charles (Diane) Bramlett of LaFayette, Ga., Steve (Marsha) Bramlett of Fairhope, Ala., Verlin (Linda) Bramlett of Rock Spring, Ga., Vernon (Diane) Bramlett of Ringgold and Fred (Lois) Bramlett of Ringgold; three sisters, Frances Rhodes of Ringgold, Sara “Kate” Chambers of Ringgold and Margaret Ridley of Resaca, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Monday, Dec. 26, from 1-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, Ga.
Winford Doyle McCormack, 76, Red Bank
His wife of 54 years, Reba Edwards McCormack; four children, Terri L. (Joel) Hastings, Carol (Lonnie) Bynum, Stephen (Kathy) McCormack and Amy Farmer; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Gracie.
Visitation: Monday, Dec. 26, from 5-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Ft. Oglethorpe.
Funeral service: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel of Ft. Oglethorpe with David Smith officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Charles Mangrum, 53, Chattanooga
Charles Mangrum, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was 53.
Charles was born June 15, 1963, to the late William and Evelyn Mangrum.
He is also preceded in death by two brothers, James Mangrum and Dennis Mangrum and a sister, Wanda Dockery.
He worked at Waffle House as cook and manger. During his life he enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, playing jokes on his family and friends and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a Christian and loved his Lord and Savior.
Survivors include: His wife of 30 years, Linda Mangrum; two daughters, Kathy White and Rosanna (Tommy) Mize; two sons, Calvin (Darlene) Stanton and Lucas Mangrum; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one cousin and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at South Crest Chapel.
Memorial services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Brother Fred Burden officiating.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Roy Lee Coker, 89, Peavine
Roy Lee “Buck” Coker, of the Peavine community, Ga., died Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at his residence. He was 89.
Buck was a lifelong resident of the Burning Bush and Peavine communities and was a member of Peavine Baptist Church.
He worked in the milk hauling business for over 30 years. He began hauling milk in cans and later went to a tanker truck. He continued in the trucking business until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Louise Barnes Coker; his son, Danny Lee and grandson Jason Coker; his parents, Dewey and Ella Mae Coker; sister, Garnie Lou and brother, Charles.
Survivors include: His daughters, Cindy (Bobby) Rose and Chris Coker; Wanda (Mike) Barfield of LaFayette, Ga.; sons, Roy Steve Coker of Rock Spring, Ga., and Tony “Cowboy” (Ann) Coker of Ringgold, Ga.; brother, Frank (Judy) Coker of Dunlap, Tenn.; sisters, Louise Hughes of Nashville, Tenn., Sue Key of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., Brenda (Ronnie) Wrape and Royce (Gerald) Mathews of Rock Spring; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Monday, Dec. 26, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel.
Funeral services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis Patrick and Rev. Jim Powell officiating.
Burial: Peavine Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Travis Barfield, Anthony Coker, Chris “Crickett” Coker, Nate Coker, Tyler Dill, Stephen Gaoa and Ron Tollett.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Bronick Myron Harwood, 68, Rossville
Bronick “Ronnie” Harwood, of Rossville, Ga., passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at his residence. He was 68.
Ronnie was a native of Henagar, Ala., and retired from U.S. Pipe following 28 years of service.
Survivors include: His wife, Ginger Pharr Harwood and son, Russell (Kim) Harwood of East Ridge, Tenn.
Private services will be held at Beulah Chapel Cemetery, Cartersville, Ala.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Ronald Lee Andrews, 71, Chattanooga
Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Andrews, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in a local hospital. He was 71.
Mr. Andrews was a native and lifelong resident of North Georgia and Chattanooga and was a 1963 graduate of Lakeview High School.
He served his country with the U.S. Marine Corp during Vietnam and retired from the U.S. Postal Service following 26 years of service.
Mr. Andrews was a Christian and a member of the D.A.V.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Freddie Beatrice Andrews and sister, Regina Daniels.
Survivors include: His wife of 49 years, Ilene Andrews; daughters, Shannan Andrews (James Larry Wilburn) and Lea (Jeff) Baker; grandchildren, Shelby Rogers, Jeremy Wilburn and Joshua Wilburn; great-grandchildren, Hayley Grace Lea Rogers, Addison Joy Rogers and Noah James Wilburn and nephew, Jeff Daniels.
Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 4-8 p.m. at South Crest Chapel.
Funeral services: Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 11:30 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Greg Nash officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Margaret Cordelia Thompson, 76, Fort Oglethorpe
Margaret Cordelia Thompson, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76.
Mrs. Thompson, a native of Fyffe, Ala., was born Jan. 11, 1940, to the late Elmos Ozelle and Ruthie Lee Brown.
After she married the love of her life, William A. Thompson, she later moved to the North Georgia area and spent the past 60 years in Fort Oglethorpe. She was employed with Peerless-Woolen Mills and Southern Industrial Fabrics as a machine operator. She enjoyed crocheting, planting flowers, working in her garden and was known for having a green thumb. She also loved her dogs and cats.
Mrs. Thompson was a loving, thoughtful and caring person who will be truly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Thompson; parents, Elmos Ozelle and Ruthie Lee Brown; daughter, Deborah Jean Thompson, brothers, William Gary Brown and Merrill Douglas Brown and sister, Louise Pike.
Survivors include: Her brother, Elmos Junior “E.J.” Brown; son, Michael Wayne Thompson; daughters, Beverly Wilbanks and Carol (Anthony) Steele; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Connie Vaughan for being a special friend and caregiver for Mrs. Thompson for the past year.
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 29, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel.
Funeral services: Friday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Craig Westbrook officiating.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South.
Online guestbook available at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
William Arthur Shoemaker, 84, LaFayette
William Arthur “Bill” Shoemaker, of LaFayette, Ga., and formerly of Naples, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at Pruitt Health Care Center.
He was born in Walker County, Ga., son of the late Junice Shoemaker and Una Powell Shoemaker. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Beasley Shoemaker.
He was retired from the City of Naples Water Department.
Survivors include: His sister, Katherine Shoemaker Stevenson of LaFayette and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. until the service at the funeral home.
Funeral service: Saturday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Donald White officiating.
Burial: LaFayette Cemetery.
Online guestbook available.
Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Ga.
Kevin Michael Motley, 25, Trion
Kevin Michael Motley, of Trion, Ga., died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at Kindred Hospital with his family by his side. He was 25.
Mr. Motley was born Aug. 20, 1991, in Chattanooga, Tenn., son of Donald Howard Motley and Shirley Louise Wooten.
Survivors include: His father and stepmother, Donald (Bridget) Motley; mother and stepfather, Shirley Motley and Royce Jones; brothers, Brandon Wood and Logan Wood; sisters, Christina (Jason) Owens, Candy (Matt) Ingle and Jamie (Tim) Reynolds; nieces and nephews, Rhett Owens, Mary Beth Owens and Jacob Owens and special aunt, Linda Swanson.
Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 9 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Lee officiating.
Online guestbook at masonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Mason Funeral Home.
William Homer Bridges Jr., Ringgold
William Homer Bridges Jr., of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, he was a retired employee of Queen Carpet where he worked for over 25 years.
Junior attended Shattuck Boulevard Church of Christ in LaFayette and enjoyed going to Motley’s in Tunnel Hill on Friday and Saturday nights.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Pettyjohn Bridges; parents, William Homer Bridges Sr. and Pearl Lorrine Hullender Bridges; daughter, Leisa Proctor; three sisters, Inez Ogle, Sara Walraven and Hilda Gordy and two brothers, Jimmy and Johnny Bridges.
Survivors include: His three daughters, Dana (Donald) Bohanon of Chickamauga, Ga., Christy Bridges of Ringgold, Ga., and Angie (Timmy) Bullard of Ringgold; two sons, Jerry (Kathy) Bridges of Dalton, Ga., and Jason (Christie) Bridges of Chickamauga; son-in-law, Michael Proctor of Ringgold; two sisters, Doris Roach and Dimple Cook both of Ringgold; two brothers, Gene (Jo) Bridges and Tommy (Shelia) Bridges both of Ringgold and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Friday, Dec. 30, from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Funeral services: Saturday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Min. Tommy Pettyjohn officiating.
Burial: Woodstation Cemetery.
Online guestbook at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home WallisStewart Chapel Ringgold, Ga.
Sherrie Lynne Roberts, 57, Rossville
Sherri Lynne Roberts, of Rossville, Ga., went to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. She was 57.
She was a member of East Ridge Church of The Nazarene and was very proud to have been an LPN for many years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Colquitt Waldron and grandmother, Flora Colquitt.
Survivors include: Her husband, Michael Roberts; father, Bill Waldron; children, Warren Fletcher, Amanda Snyder, Brandie Roberts and Candace Massengale; one brother, Bryan Waldron; one sister, Melissa Parker; special cousin, Donna Harmon and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: Friday, Dec. 30, at 2:30 p.m. at East Ridge Church of The Nazarene with Bro. Charles Knight officiating. Burial will be private. Online guestbook available at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Larry Estes Howell, 64, LaFayette
Larry Estes Howell, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at his residence. He was 64.
He was born Nov. 9, 1952, in Sylva, N. C., and attended Cove Road Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Howell and Hester Bryson Howell; stepmother, Pearl Howell; brothers, Leon, H.L., Louie, Johnny and Glenn Howell; sisters, Edith, Lillie Jo and Annie Ruth Howell; sister-in-law, Frances Turner; brother-in-law, Clarence Turner; motherin-law, Rosie Upshaw and fathers-in-law, Clifford Upshaw and J.T. Turner Sr.
Survivors include: His wife of 43 years, Betty Faye Turner Howell; daughters, Vicki (Chad) Burse and Kimberly (Eddie) Blakemore; grandchildren, Chasity Burse, Chandra Burse, Marquis Howell, Marquila Howell, Kiana Blakemore, Aiyanna Blakemore and Myrikal Blakemore all of LaFayette; brother and sisters-in-law, Rosemary (Reynold) Jones, Doris Lay, Shirley (Casper) Bailey, J.T. Turner Jr., all of Chickamauga, Ga.; special nieces and nephews, Janice Williams, Ronald, Donald, Phil and Sam Howell, Delores and Vincent Sheperd, Diane Smith all of Sylva, N.C., Janella Lay Mahone and Pamela Jones Marsh, both of Chickamauga and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m., at the church.
Funeral service: Saturday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at Cove Road Church of God, 616 North Chattanooga Street, Lafayette, with Pastor James Brown and other ministers officiating.
Burial: Garmany Cemetery.
Online guestbook available.
Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Ga.
Wilma Lucille Coker, 92, Soddy-Daisy
Wilma Lucille Coker, of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., (formerly of LaFayette) passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. She was 92.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ford Coker.
Survivors include: Her niece, Tina (Bill) Roberts of Soddy-Daisy; sister, Trudy Green; brother, John Paul Williams and several nieces and nephews. No visitation. Graveside service: Thursday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. in LaFayette Memory Gardens with Pastor Michael Lindon officiating.
Online guestbook. Arrangements: WallisWilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette, Ga.
Charlotte Ann Lively, 72, LaFayette
Charlotte Ann Lively, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was 72.
She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie Larman and Clara Potter Larman.
Survivors include: Her husband of 56 years, Allen Lively; daughter, Anissa Collins of Chickamauga, Ga.; sons, Al (Jan) Lively, Ben (Angelia) Lively, Roy (Carrie) Lively and James (Crystal) Lively all of LaFayette; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 29, from 6- 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside service: Friday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette City Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Chambers officiating.
Pallbearers: Chuck Kellett, Joel Harris, Mike Gamble, Jeff Scoggins, Bryan Huckabee and Doug Dilbeck.
Honorary pallbearer is Austin Collins.
Online guestbook Arrangements: WallisWilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette, Ga.
John Roland Brown, 69, Ringgold
John Roland Brown, of Ringgold, Ga., passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2016. He was 69.
A native of Raeford, N.C., he lived in the Ringgold area for the past year and was formerly of Charlotte, N.C.
He was a graduate of Hoke County High School and was a former employee of BakerMitchell where he worked for five years in sales.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Duncan Brown Sr., and Delphia Parker Brown and grandparents, Dr. George Washington Brown and Lola Brown.
Survivors include: Two brothers, Walter D. brown Jr. of Cohutta, Ga., and George (Annette) Parker Brown of Raeford, N.C., and cousins, Bill Brown, Cathy Brown, Hubert Wooten, Wayne Wooten and Delrose Morrison.
There will be no funeral services held locally.
Online guestbook at wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home.