Obituaries

of Chickamauga, GA, several nieces and nephews.

A family memorial service will be held at the Bowers home.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Homes - J. Avery Bryan Chapel Chickamauga, Georgia. An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Laverne Winfred Legere, 80, Rossville

Laverne Winfred Legere, 80, of Rossville, GA., passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y. moving to this area in 1980.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Richard and Alice Barnaby; husband of 63 years, Charles J. Legere; son, James Legere; daughter, Marion Legere; sister, Alice Wisniewski; brother, Jimmy Barnaby.

She is survived by her children, Sonny (Barbara) Legere, Charlene (Thomas) Hynes, of Levittown, N.Y., Maurice (Denise) Legere, of Staten Island, N.Y., Alice (Bobby) Garcia, of Rossville, Nicole (Nathan) LegereWells, of Ringgold; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; grand puppy Honey Girl; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21st at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Pat Davis officiating. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Noble, GA.

Family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 20th from 2-8 p.m. and on Saturday up to the hour of service at the funeral home.

Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons

Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

James Carrel Dodson Sr., 55, East Ridge

James Carrel Dodson Sr., 55 of East Ridge, TN passed away Monday, January 16, 2017.

He was a resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of East Ridge High School Class of 79 and then went on to get his HVAC Certification from Chattanooga State. He was a Maintenance Engineer for many years and enjoyed fishing. James took pride in his work and if it was broke James could fix it. He was a loving and devoted son, father and grandfather who

will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Dodson; brother, Donald Wayne Dodson and grandparents, Walter & Ulah Snodgrass Dodson and Houston & Grace Payne Walker.

Survivors include his mother, Catherine Dodson of East Ridge, TN; children, James Carrel Dodson, Jr. and Rebekah Denham both of Chattanooga, TN and Brittany Pominski of Lebanon, TN; brother, Dennis Dodson of East Ridge, TN; sister, Deborah Dodson Brown of Mt. Pleasant, TN; 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Dennis Eugene Dodson, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

Jack Cunningham

Jack Cunningham departed this life Wednesday.

Survivors include his sister, Joan Dillard; brother, Steven (Zulayne) Cunningham.

Memorial service, Tuesday, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel.

Raymond Dennis Ells, 56, Fort Oglethorpe

Raymond Dennis Ells, 56 of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was of the Baptist Faith. Raymond was a loving father as well as an amazing singer-songwriter and storyteller. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and loved his long career as a truck driver. He loved life and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Ann Ells.

Raymond is survived by his daughter, Hannah Ells; wife, Wendi Ells both of Fort Oglethorpe; father, Kenneth Ells;

sisters and brothers, Kim Ells, Clifford (Vickie) Ells, Beth (Paul) Burket, Alberta George, Mark (Kristie) Ells all of Greenville, SC, Mary (Chuck) Yates of Simpsonville, SC; special friend, Marlene Wasness of Boiling Spring; & several nieces & nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, in the chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family request that any donations to Miracle Hill Ministries, 9 Renrick Dr. Greenville, SC 29609 or Gideon Bibles.

John William Buster Griffith, 84, Rossville

John William Buster Griffith, 84, of Rossville, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in a local hospital.

Buster had been a resident of the Fairview Community for over 57 years and was a former member of Fairview Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, outreach leader and a Godly mentor to many. With a strong passion for his family and lost souls, Mr. Griffith touched many lives from coaching children to helping his neighbor. He was currently attending Silverdale Baptist Church, was retired from CSX Railroad with 40 years of service as a switchman, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Buster had a passion for gardening and fishing and was preceded in death by his parents, Willis & Ruby Griffith, brother, Carl Griffith, and sisters, Lucille Griffith & Bobbie Harp.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Patsy Smith Griffith; son, Larry (Janice) Griffith; daughters, Teena (Ric) Carroll, & Melissa (Lee) Tinker; grandchildren, Dayley, Spencer, Brandon, Erica, & Lauren; sisters, Carolyn Baswell & Barbara Jordan.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Joe Dodd officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with military honors.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

James Michael Tilley, 58, East Ridge

James Michael Tilley, 58, of East Ridge passed away in hospice care on January 14, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Tilley.

Survivors include mother, Aris Vernell Tilley, brother, John (Marilyn) Tilley, sons, Michael and Christopher Tilley and granddaughter, Megan Marie Tilley.

No services will be held.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

James Allen Curtis, 89, Chattanooga

James Allen Curtis, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mr. Curtis was a native of Marion County, Tennessee but had lived the greater part of his life in Chattanooga. He was a retired C.P.A., was a longtime member of First Lutheran ChurchChattanooga, and was a veteran of both the U.S. Army/Air Force. Mr. Curtis was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbye L. Curtis, sons Major Robert Curtis & Michael Curtis, parents, Charles & Nancy Whited Curtis, brothers, Roy, Glenn, Lee, Mitchell, Paul, John, Herbert, and

Joe Curtis, and sisters, Mildred Albea, Myrna Boone, & Kathryn Grant.

Survivors include his daughter, Karen L. Curtis, M.D. of Memphis, TN; four grandchildrenMichael, Matthew, Sarah, and Shannon Curtis, a special cousin Carita Washabaugh, and several nieces & nephews.

The family would especially like to acknowledge Susan and Charlie Coates, Robin Crager, and Deolia Bell, who provided such valuable assistance in James’ later years.

Graveside services will be held Friday at 12:00 noon at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with Pastor Gilbert H. Pingel officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.

The family will receive friends Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

David Mays, 65, Chattanooga

David Mays, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, January 17 in a local hospital.

David was a native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was employed by Temple Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Buck Mays & Lois Howard Mays, and brother,

Tommy Mays.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Mays; daughters, Kim Martin & Carey Ann Mays; sons, Brian (Sherri) Mays & Jimmy Mays; step-son, Daniel Boss; grandchildren, Brittney Martin, Cody Martin, Zach McClendon, Courtney McClendon, Dakota Mays, Jathan Mays, Adison Nabors, Ashley Boss, Gavin Boss and Saylor Boss; sisters, Frances Sharp, Kathy Burnette, & Tammy Stewart; several greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge,