Richard Harris Merciers, 64, Chickamauga
Richard Harris Merciers, 64, of Chickamauga, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Merciers attended New Haven Fellowship and enjoyed southern gospel music, hunting, painting by numbers, and spending time with his family. Richard was a fan of the Tennessee Vols and the Atlanta Braves.
He was preceded in death by his father, “Harvey” Doyle Merciers, Sr., mother, Georgia “Kathryn” Pruitt, step-father, Bill Pruitt, brother, Harvey “Doyle” Merciers, Jr., maternal grandparents, Albert C. “Dick” & Nellie Johnson, and paternal grandparents, Fred & Mamie Merciers.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Nell Merciers; son, James (Melissa) Bode; grandchildren, Austin, Melanie, Jacob, Emily & Lauren; brothers, Stephen (Nancy) Merciers, Ider, AL, Robert (Anita) Merciers, Rossville Georgia, Tim ( Mary) Merciers, Higdon, AL; sister, April (Steve) Rayburn, Surprise, AZ; step-mother, Lonie Merciers, Ider, AL.
Funeral services: Wednesday, August 9th, at 2:00 p.m. at New Haven Fellowship with Pastor Luke Williams and Rev. Al Johnson officiating.
Mr. Merciers will liein-state at the church from noon until the service hour.
Burial: TennesseeGeorgia Memorial Park.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Visitation: Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Marie Ray Plank, 81, Fort Oglethorpe
Marie Ray Plank, 81, of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2017 in a local healthcare facility.
Marie was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on June 9, 1936 and has spent the greater part of her life in the North Georgia area. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She considered her family to be her pride and joy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Forrest G. Plank, son, Ricky Allen Plank and her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son, Leroy (Patricia) Plank, sister, Debra Roach and her grandson, Tony Roach.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com
No services or visitation.
Private burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Barney Fletcher Duncan Jr., 64, Rossville
Barney Fletcher Duncan Jr., 64, of Rossville passed away Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Duncan was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. He was in the 1971 class of Chattanooga Valley High School, was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, and was a manager at Complete Cash. His passions in life were spending time with his children, grandchildren, friends he made during his lifetime, playing softball, playing the drums, and he was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Barney Fletcher Duncan, Sr.; mother, Virginia Oldham; brother, Fletcher Dewayne Duncan; sisters, Debra Wilson and Ramona Brooks.
Survivors include his children, Jeff (Chasity) Duncan, Brian (Lisa) Duncan, Brent Duncan, Kyle Varnell, and Addison Duncan; mother, Delinda Duncan; brother, Rodney (Mitzi) Oldham; sisters, Denise Collins, Teresa (David) Wilson, and Tammy Duncan; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services: Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel.
Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens.
Visitation: Thursday from 1-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Tammy Haley Mullis, 54, Chickamauga
Tammy Haley Mullis, 54, of Chickamauga, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her residence. Tammy was a 1981 graduate of Ringgold High School and was known as the “Pink Potty Lady”. During her life she enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and friends. She will be remembered by her laughter, love of traveling, and living life to its fullest. The sangria she would make for holidays was unlike any others. She is preceded in death by her father, Richard Haley.
She is survived by her children; Joe (Megan) Craton, Jordan (Ethan) Disney, Zach (Alex) Craton, and Katelin Mullis; Three grandchildren, Cameron Craton, Ella Disney, and Sadie Craton; mother, Winnie Haley; brother; Chris (Missy) Haley; nephew, Pierce Haley; her cherished dog, Brodie; several aunts and uncles; lifelong best friend, Cindy Little Beavers.
All memorial contributions should be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in her memory.
Gathering of family and friends: Saturday, August 12th at 2:00p.m. at her home.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements: The South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville, assisting the family with arrangements.
Survivors include his daughter, Tina Sullivan; son; Terry Clough; sisters, Barbara Howard and Glynda Womack; grandchildren, Erin Harris, Emily Clough, Brandon Morris, Ashley Wick; great grandchildren, Courtney, Amber and Daisy; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Julian E. “Jude” Phillips Jr., 62, Chickamauga
Julian E. “Jude” Phillips Jr., 62, formerly of Chickamauga, died August 6, 2017.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chickamauga/ Chattanooga area, a graduate of Gordon Lee High School, an electrician by trade and member of the IBEW Local 175.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Ruth Phillips of Chickamauga, and wife, Teresa Morrison Phillips. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Pollard of Rock Spring, Ga., Susan (Carlos) Brown of LaFayette, Ga., and Becky (Dale) Wright of Cleveland, Tenn.
Graveside services: Saturday, August 12, at 2:00 p.m., at the Phillips family cemetery in Villanow, Ga., with Rev. Mark Gregory officiating.
Those wishing to follow the family to the cemetery may meet at 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Hope Fellowship, 2000 Twin Cedars Rd., Chickamauga, Ga.
Ronald “Skillet” Lee Kellett, 72, LaFayette
Ronald “Skillet” Lee Kellett, age 72, of LaFayette passed away Saturday, August 05, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Lucky Kellett and Ibero Elizabeth Williams Kellett; son, Ronald Lee Kellett Jr.; daughter, Amanda Sky Kellett; sisters, Ann Kellett and Glorious Pickard.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elaine Kellett; daughter, Patricia “Kit” (Pilo) Gonzalez all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Nikki (Charlie) Torres and Bubba Carico; great grandchildren, Mayra Torres, Bianca Torres, and Blanca Torres; sister, Mary (Ronnie) Hewitt of Rock Spring;