Cecil Murrell Whaley, 86, LaFayette
Cecil Murrell Whaley, 86, of LaFayette, took his last flight home on Thursday, September 7, 2017.
He lived the majority of his life in the North Georgia area and was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He received his certification as a Private Pilot at the age of 16 and then went on to become a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Korean Conflict and stationed in Japan. Cecil was an employee of the LaFayette Airport for more than 20 years and was the Owner & Operator of C.M Whaley Construction and Whaley Aviation for many years. He and his wife Joyce lived in the Washington DC area for a period of time where he was involved in multiple construction projects. He was dedicated to his family & friends and was a loving and devoted brother, husband, father and grandfather who will be truly missed by all who knew him. Cecil’s greatest passion however was flying and he was never happier than when he was in the air or building a plane in a hangar somewhere.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Nola Whaley and two brothers, Arthur Byrd Whaley Jr. and Lynne Whaley.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 42 years, Joyce Castleberry Whaley; son, Steve Whaley of LaFayette, GA; three step-children, Tanja & Mark Parton of Collegedale, TN, Terri & Lynn Clark of Ringgold, GA and Steve & Pam Wehmeyer of California; two brothers, Robert Whaley & Jerry Whaley both of North Georgia; two sisters, Kathy & Russ Maser of Ellijay, GA and Annette Hullender of Ringgold, GA; three step grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends, .
The family wishes to thank Parkside staff, Dr. Punit Bhutwalla, Dr’s Morrison and Hunt for the extra time they gave us with Cecil. David Guldenschuh Rome Ga., H. Lynn Clark for everything and Sarah from Chilhowie Gliderport Benton, TN for Cecil’s last glider flight. And to all of Cecil’s flying buddies both here and gone from us he loved you and the time spent sailing into the wild blue yonder.
Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in the LaFayette Chapel.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: 4 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral HomeLaFayette.
Wanda Elaine Palmer Ledbetter, 79, Rossville
Wanda Elaine Palmer Ledbetter, age 79 of Rossville, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2017.
She was a lifelong resident of the Rossville area and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who will be greatly missed.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, James Matthew and Pernia Mae Palmer; daughter, Wanda Lorraine Vaughn; sisters, Marie Williams, Linda Phillips and Floralee Palmer; and brother, JB Palmer.
She is survived by her loving husband, of 28 yrs., Larry Ledbetter; son, Gary Daniel; sisters, Jessie May Williams, Gail (Sonny) Tolbert, and Debbie (Chuck) Baker; brothers, Earl (Betty) Palmer, Willard (Joan) Palmer, Bud (Alice) Palmer, Jimmy (Frances) Palmer and David Palmer; grandsons, Josh (Tina) Vaughn, Justin (Whitney) Vaughn, and Jordan Vaughn; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. George Pinion officiating.
Burial: Lakewood Memorial GardensSouth.
Visitation: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday.
Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.
William “Pete” Chumley, 78, East Ridge, Tenn.
William “Pete” Chumley, 78, of East Ridge, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2017.
Pete was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and uncle and loved by everyone who knew him. He was a very active member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a football and softball coach in East Ridge and at Sunnyside Elementary School. He and his brother, Dan, started Professional Studios Incorporated. He retired as District Manager from the Chattanooga Publishing Company. After retirement, he worked part-time at Ace Hardware and WalMart.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Dan Wesley and Bessie Mae Chumley; brothers, Julian, Joe, Dan, Bill, Charles and Jerry.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Anne; daughters Teresa (Tom McMahon) and Cari Beth Page; precious grandson, Benjamin J. Page. He also leaves behind his beloved dogs, Shumlik and Precious.
Services: Monday, September 11th, at 1:00 p.m. at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church with Reverend Eric Rieger officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.
Visitation: Sunday, September 10th from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home and from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at the church.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Mildred Jay Cofer, 92, Ringgold
Mildred Jay Cofer, 92, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, she was a member of the Ringgold First Baptist Church where she served as a member of the choir and was a former Sunday School Secretary. Mildred was a former employee of Sweetwater Carpet and of Northwest Georgia Home Health.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Miller Cofer; daughter, Donna Cofer Bomar; parents, Gus and Sally Childers Jay; and two brothers, Doc and Jack Jay.
She is survived by brother, Jimmy (Delores) Jay of Ringgold, GA; two grandsons, Tyson (Mary) Bomar of Ringgold, GA., and Kelly Bomar of Ringgold, GA.; two great grandsons, Devan and Cooper Bomar; three step great granddaughters, Maddison, Ashley and Jill; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday September 13, 2017 at the Ringgold First Baptist Church with Dr. Bruce Sloan officiating. Interment will follow at Anderson Cemetery.
Visitation: Tuesday from 3-8 P.M at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia.
An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Terry Monroe “Hoot” Gibson, 60, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Terry Monroe “Hoot” Gibson, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
Terry was born in Chattanooga on June 23, 2017 to his parents, Johnny Payne and Marcine Pedrick. Terry has been a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and a graduate of Kirkman High School. For several years, Terry was a professional drummer with various groups, including the Mill Wee Hollow Band and 27 South. He was of the Christian faith and also enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, going to the shooting range. Terry is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Payne and his adoptive parents, Ralph and Bessie Gibson.
Survivors include his mother, Marcine “Marcie” Pedrick, sons, Kenny Gibson and Caleb Walls, daughter, Tessa Turner, three brothers, Michael Sherril, Steve Davis and Marty Payne, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 1:00 PM on Friday, September 15, 2017 in the South Crest Chapel with Evangelist Ron Taylor officiating.
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com
Visitation: 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Vincent “Vinny” Joseph Minery, 66, of East Ridge, Tenn.
Vincent “Vinny” Joseph Minery, 66, of East Ridge, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 in a local hospital.
“Vinny” was born on July 16, 1951 in Patterson, New Jersey to the late Anthony and Ann Minery. He was a member of Frawley Road Baptist Church in East Ridge and attended Berkley School of Music. He enjoyed playing drums professionally, telling jokes, lifting weights and exercising. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Peak.
Survivors include his wife, Genora Minery, sons, Gary and Tony Gillispie and Ken Bohannon, brother, Dennis (Lisa) Genna, sisters, CarmanAnn (Dennis) Micucci and Patricia Minchin, six, grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Frawley Road Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Wolfe officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga Valley Baptist Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com
Visitation: At the church from 2:00 PM until the service hour.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
James “Jimmy” Pressley, 52, East Ridge, Tenn.
James “Jimmy” Pressley, 52, of East Ridge passed away Monday, September 11, 2017.
He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga where he was a 1985 graduate of East Ridge High School. Jimmy had worked as a manager for many years at Truck Pro in Chattanooga and Dalton. His passions in life was riding motorcycles and enjoying the outdoors. He loved working on trucks, watching NASCAR and wrestling, and just enjoying life. He was a loving dad, son, and brother who will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Pressley; paternal grandparents, Ben and Opal Pressley; and maternal grandfather, Junior Allen Hicks.
Survivors include his son, James Pressley of East Ridge; father, David Pressley of East Ridge; sisters, Elizabeth Duncan of Chattanooga and Becky Robinson of Rossville; maternal grandmother, Sarah Hicks of Chattanooga; nieces, Kasey Wortman and Chasity Robinson; and nephew, Dakota Robinson, all of Chattanooga.
Condolences may be sent to www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services: Saturday at 2:00p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Jimmy Robinson officiating.
Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens.
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Carla Jean Lawson Marshall, 57, LaFayette
Carla Jean Lawson Marshall, age 57, of LaFayette passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, Ronnie Lee Marshall Sr.; and parents, Cordell Lawson and Lillian Lawson.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Jimmy) Hogue of LaFayette and Amanda Walker of Rome; son, Ron (Jeanine) Marshall of LaFayette; brothers, Wayne Lawson and Donnie Lawson both of LaFayette, and Leon Lawson of Flintstone; grandchildren, Tyler Hogue, Brianna Hogue, Ivy Hogue, and Toby Marshall; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Teddy Roosevelt Nelson, 55, LaFayette
Teddy Roosevelt Nelson, age 55, of LaFayette passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Liz Henderson; and daughter, Terra Henderson.
He is survived by his mother, Jo Nelson of LaFayette; father, Bobby (Cynthia) Nelson; daughter, Sonya (Paul) Cawood of Cleveland, Tenn.; sisters, Bridget Cagle of Summerville, Christine Nelson of Apison, Tenn., Joy (Garrard) Barbee of LaFayette, and Julia (Joe) Talbert of Chickamauga; brothers, Raymond (Tacoma) Raines, Bobby R. (Nichole) Nelson, and Jonathan Nelson all of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Hunter Brady and Jerrica Walker; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2017 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Sam Barrett officiating.
Interment: Pea Ridge Cemetery, Rainsville, Alabama.
Pallbearers: Clint Phillips, Ezekiel Snider, Matthew Snider, Hunter Brady,