Allan Larry Dworkin, 67, Rossville
Allan Larry Dworkin, 67 of Rossville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 25, 2017.
He had lived in the North Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Christian faith. He had worked most of his life as a Truck Driver and retired from RRR Transportation. His true passion in life was driving and seeing the country while making a living for his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 37 years, Darla Overturf Dworkin of Rossville, GA; children, Charlotte Marie Dworkin-Marshall & (Thom) Marshall of Wicklffe, Ohio, Autumn Dworkin of Rossville, GA, Rebecca Gore & (Billy Moore) of Fort Oglethorpe, GA and Matthew Dworkin & (Jessica Leavitte) of Chickamauga, GA; brother, Jeff Dworkin of Cary, NC; sisterin-law, Pam Coley; 14 grandchildren, Zachery Gore, Preston Dworkin, Katie Shelly, Heidi Edder, Anniston Webb, Manni Dworkin, Sarah Marshall, Lydia Webb, Olyvia Webb, Caydence Loga, Alaunna Vaughn, Levan Dworkin, Billy Moore, Jr. and Waylon Moore; great granddaughter, Mya Grace Dworkin and numerous extended family & friends.
Celebration of Life service: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2017 in the funeral home parlor.
Visitation: 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Tammie Brock Rogers Hickey, 58, Chickamauga
Tammie Brock Rogers Hickey, 58 of Chickamauga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 22, 2017.
She had lived in the North Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed singing Karaoke, working with special needs children and was employed with the Walker County School System as a Bus Attendant. She was also active with the Children’s Miracle Network and the Ronald McDonald House for many years. She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife and sister who will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharron Rogers and beloved sister, Jamie Lucindy Pope.
Survivors include her father, Eddie & (Karen) Rogers of Rossville, GA; loving husband of more than 29 years, Ronald Hickey of Chickamauga, GA; brothers, Clayton Brock of Rossville, GA, Harold Brock of Ringgold, GA, Jason & (Cathy) Rogers and John & (Darla) Rogers both of Rossville, GA; sisters, Sara Sloan of Ringgold, GA, Sandy Johnson of Chickamauga, GA, Norma Rogers of Mississippi and Medley & (Michael) Tapley of Rossville, GA; Brenda & (Mark) Wall, Barbara & (Mike) Sullivan all of Rockmart, GA; lifelong friend, Tammy Durham and special thanks to her loving niece, Valerie & (Paul) Stone; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.
Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Bro. J. D. Gibson officiating.
Visitation: After 4 p.m. Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Harry Truman Montgomery, 72, Chickamauga
Harry Truman Montgomery, age 72, of Chickamauga, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.
He was born on August 22, 1945 to the late Mr. Jessie Parks Montgomery and Mrs. Rosie Lee Turner Montgomery. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie O. Turner, and brother-inlaw, Donald Careathers.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Careathers of Chickamauga, Georgia, Deborah (Stacey) Evans of Lyerly, Georgia, and Sheila Montgomery of Chattanooga, Tennessee; brothers, Jessie (Vivian) Montgomery of Chattanooga and Calvin (Betty) Montgomery of Chickamauga; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service: Friday, September 29, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Friendship Baptist Church, 20 Parrish Circle, Chickamauga, Georgia, with Pastor Hugh Byrd and other ministers officiating.
Visitation: At the church one hour before the service.
Interment: Garmany Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Harry T. Montgomery at www. willis
funeralhomedalton. com.
Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
Alfred Lee Massey, 77
Alfred Lee Massey, age 77, passed away September 27, 2017 in the Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga.
He is survived by his friend, Ty Sills; brother, Ikey Massey; son, Brent Massey; daughter, Cheryl Lucieer (Greg); grandsons: Tyler Reynolds (Makayla), Gavyn Lucieer, Dylan Voss, Braden Massey; granddaughters: Tori Prine, Haley Massey, and great grandchildren: Cameron and Tyleigh Reynolds, and many family members and friends.
Memorial services: At Grace Episcopal Church on Saturday September 30th at 11:15am.
Ashes will be interred in the Grace Memorial Gardens following the funeral service.
Visitation: Grace Episcopal Church Saturday from 10-11am.
The family thanks Hospice Care of Chattanooga, Memorial Hospital staff, and Life Care Center of East ridge for their care and loving concern for Mr. Massey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
Clyde P. Beavers, 86, Fort Oglethorpe
Clyde P. Beavers, 86, of Ft. Oglethorpe, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
Clyde was born to the late Delbert & Forrestine Beavers in 1930 in Jackson County, Alabama. He had spent the greater part of his life in north Georgia and was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. Mr. Beavers was a veteran of the U.S. Army, was a retired driver with Overnight Transportation, enjoyed fishing and old cars, and was an avid Alabama Tide fan. He was preceded in death by his niece, Sheila Kay Beavers.
Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Sula Kirk Beavers; sons, Jeff (Jo Ann) Beavers of Ringgold, and Christopher Beavers of Ft. Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Ryan Beavers, Chase (Caitlin) Beavers, all of Chickamauga, & Logan (Allison) Beavers of Kingsport, TN: five great-grandchildren; sisters, Ima Rodgers, Scottsboro, AL, Hazel Green, Atlanta, GA, & Betty Haynes, Winchester, TN; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. T.D. Burgess and Dr. David Sampson officiating.
Interment: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South with full military honors.
To share expressions of sympathy, visit lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 28th 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.
Clifford Randall Roberts, 68, Ringgold
Clifford Randall Roberts, 68, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
A resident of the Ringgold area for the past sixteen years, he was formerly of Monroe, Georgia. Clifford was an Attorney at law for 20 years and attended Keith Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Rush and Beatrice Watts Roberts; and half-brother, Talmadge Roberts.
He is survived by his daughter, Randesa Torres-Rojas of Ringgold, GA.; sister, Frana Leatrice Wright of Monroe, GA.; brother, Deland Howard Roberts of Monroe, GA.; two grandchildren, Ashley PoseyManley and Ashlen Victorio; five great grandchildren, one niece and two nephews.
Memorial services: 5:00 P.M. Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Rd., Tunnel Hill, GA. 30755.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral cost.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia.
An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Elinor Cole Lamborn, 86, LaFayette
Elinor Cole Lamborn, age 86, a resident of LaFayette since 1960 passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Bridge Assisted Living in Ooltewah.
She was a graduate of the Girls Preparatory School and the University of Chattanooga. Elinor was a member of the LaFayette Presbyterian Church, a longtime member of the LaFayette Woman’s Club where she served a term as president, and a member of the Brainerd Women’s Golf Association. She loved watching and feeding birds.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Bob Lamborn of Ooltewah, Tenn.; son, Rob (Amy) Lamborn of Sewanee, Tenn.; granddaughter, Caroline Lamborn; brother, James B. (Peggy) Cole Jr., of Chattanooga; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Noon to 1:30 pm Monday, September 25, 2017 in the Fellowship Hall of the LaFayette Presbyterian Church with the service to follow at 2pm in the sanctuary with Rev. Cathy Meyer and Rev. Ken Waddell officiating.
Interment: LaFayette City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Main Street, LaFayette, Georgia.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Rosa Lee Ridley Pevehouse, 67, Rocky Face
Rosa Lee Ridley Pevehouse, age 67, of Rocky Face passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arland “Bud” Travis Pevehouse; parents, Mikey and Florence Ridley; sister, Betty Jean Thompson; and brother, Charles “Burt” Ridley.
She is survived by her sisters, Ethel (James Lonnie) Nix and Joyce Ridley Patterson; brothers, Jessie (Paula) Ridley of Fort Myers, Fla., Kenny (Beth) Ridley of Fort Oglethorpe, and Raymond Ridley of Dalton; special nephew and niece, Kurt (Sissie) Ridley and Tabitha (Stephan) Wooten; and several additional nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Brother Marshall Kellett officiating.
Interment: White Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Kurt Ridley, Gary Geffers, Michael Nix, Austin Todd, Tyler Todd, and Robbie Thompson.
Visitation: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Fletcher Lee Shipp, 78, LaFayette
Fletcher Lee Shipp, age 78, of LaFayette passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, after a brave fight with dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
He was a member the First Church of God of LaFayette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Mack Shipp and Fannie Thompson Shipp; and brothers, Hurl “Pete” Shipp and Orville Shipp.
He is survived by his loving friend of 37 years and caregiver for the last 19 months, Gussie Vanhorn of LaFayette; sister, Marcina (Charlie) Jackson of LaFayette; brothers, Maxie (Ann) Shipp of LaFayette and Paul Shipp of Houston, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2017 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Doug Douglas officiating.
Interment: LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers: Stanley Jackson, Michael Jackson, Mark Jackson, Alex Martin, Zack Gilreath, and Manny Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers: Carl Shipp, Larry Shipp, Bill Gresham, Alvin Black, Junior Cannon, and Brent Jackson.
Visitation: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and Friday from 10 a.m. until hour of service.
Family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga and the Walker County Fire Department.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Shirley Ann Green, 77, LaFayette
Shirley Ann Green, age 77, of LaFayette passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
She was a member of Community Baptist Church on Lee Mason Road.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Keith and Ada Caldwell; and sister, Carolyn Keith.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Charles Robert Green; daughter, Vickie Cordell; sons, Mike (Amy) Green, Jeff Green, and Eric (Joyce) Green all of LaFayette; 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren;