OBITUARIES

2015-07-31 -

HAMILTON COUNTY

Carmela Berard

Carmela Berard, 87, of Signal Mountain, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson 423-531-3975.

Elizabeth Binford

Elizabeth Binford, 53, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015, at her residence.

She was a devoted wife and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Payne; sisters, Sonja Davis and Trisha Favors.

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband, Conley Binford; daughter, Zelphia (Roderick) Fairbanks; sons, Michael Taylor, Wyman Binford and Conley (Tameika) Binford Jr., all of Chattanooga; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Terrance Payne, Howard Binford, both of Chattanooga, Sylvester Binford, of California; sisters, Tara (Zachary) Brantley and Dometria (Demeatrius) Isaac, both of Chattanooga; aunt, Sandra (Larry) Banks, of Chattanooga; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; other relatives and friends.

She will lie-in-state Saturday after 10:30 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home with funeral to follow at 6 p.m. in the chapel with Minister Tara Brantley as the eulogist.

Curtis Brown Sr.

Curtis Brown Sr., 60, passed on July 24, 2015, at a local hospital. He attended Riverside High School and was a member of New. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Curtis was employed for 42 years at the Chattanooga Housing Authority and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Survivors include his sons, Kevin Green, Curtis (Samantha) Brown Jr., Aaron Brown; daughter, Sherrina Brown; sisters, Carolyn Joseph, Norma Hill; uncle, Gene Thornton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Pastor Floyd Whiteside, officiating.

Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.

Thaddeus Dixson

Thaddeus Dixson, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015.

He was formerly employed by Ross-Meehan and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his father, K.C. Dixson Sr.; mother, Cedella Dixson; brothers, Dorsey Dixson and Jimmy Dixson; sister, Bobbie Jean Dixson.

Survivors include his daughters, Nora Jackson (Tori) Moseley, of Decatur, Ala., and Bianca (Quentel) Moore, of Chattanooga; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Bobby Dixson, Tommy (Irene) Dixson, Travis Dixson, K.C. (Deadra) Dixson Jr., Anthony Dixson, all of Chattanooga, and Marshall Dixson of Seattle, Wash.; sister, Wanda Renae Dixson, of Chattanooga; aunt, Irene McCrory, of Columbus, Ohio; a host of nieces; nephews, cousins; other relatives and friends.

Visitation is today from 6-8 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral service is Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Marvin Tucker as the eulogist.

Alex Ford

Alexis Camron Ford, 23, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., formerly of Chattanooga passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Crutcher Gardner

Crutcher W. Gardner, 88, passed away July 29, 2015, at a local health care facility.

Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.

Charles Hassler

Charles William “Bill” Hassler, 82, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, July 30, 2015, in a local hospital.

Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike. (531-3975)

Charles Jones

Charles Edward Jones, 87, of Chattanooga, died Friday, July 29, 2015, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, July 31, 2015, in the funeral home chapel with Minister Steve Lusk, Minister Tommy Stone and Jackie Henson officiating

The family will receive friend one hour prior to the service today.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike. 423-531-3975.

Edna Lehman

Edna Anna (Scharlemann) Lehman, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away July 30, 2015, at her home.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

Nathaniel Lewis

Nathaniel Lewis, 73, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away July 26, 2015, at a hospital in Glendale Heights, Ill.

Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Service, 418 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Services will be held Aug. 1, 2015.

Courtesy announcement by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 6229995.

Diana Mick

Diana Dauksch Mick, born Sept. 30, 1944, ended her battle of 23 years with MDS on July 29, 2015. Family and friends were with her at her home as she slipped into eternity and into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Diana was a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, receiving her BS degree in nursing in 1967. She met her future husband of 46 years there: R. Larson Mick. She loved nursing, and worked in various locations, including Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. But she wanted to be involved with her children and volunteered at their schools.

She had four children, three by birth, Mary Michelle Mick, Daniel L. Mick and Jonathan R. Mick, and one “adopted” son, Robert E. Winebarger. She was blessed to live to see her nine grandchildren. She is also survived by her two brothers, James Carlton Dauksch Jr., and William Dauksch; and one sister, Cynthia Dauksch Blair.

When the nest was getting empty she looked for other avenues of service and volunteered with AAA Women’s Services, the Salvation Army Auxiliary, and Channels of Love ministries. She loved Bible studies with Kay Arthur’s Precept Ministries. She was involved with various ministries of her church.

On her behalf, her family, and especially her husband, express their deep appreciation to Dr. Darrell Johnson and his staff at the Tennessee Oncology Center for their many years of service, counselling and love, to the staff of the Memorial Hospital Infusion Center, and to everyone at Blood Assurance of Chattanooga and all the donors, without whose many “Gifts of Life” she would not have been able to live life to the fullest up to the end. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

There will be a memorial service to celebrate Diana’s life on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at Wayside Presbyterian Church, Signal Mountain, with visitation immediately preceding the service. Final details have not been set. Visit the church’s website, waysidechurch.org, for details.

In lieu of flowers (Diana said that they just die), donations may be made to Blood Assurance of Chattanooga, 700 E. Third St., Chattanooga, TN 37403, or to Channels of Love, 1026 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403, or to the charity of your choice.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

David Moore

David W. Moore, 65, of Hixson, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

He was born in McMinnville, Tenn., David, at the age of 14, was the youngest in Chattanooga to become an Eagle Scout. He was a 1968 graduate of Central High School and a graduate of Tennessee Technological University. David retired from TVA as a Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator and after retirement he continued to work as a consultant with TVA. David loved his family, antique cars and had many friends. He loved the island of St. Marten and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl W. Moore.

David is survived by his wife of 42 years Victoria “Vicki” J. Moore; daughter, Cari Moore Disney; son, Kevin Moore; grandchildren, Emma and Henry; mother, Doris Moore.

The family wants to say a special thanks to Dr. Crump, Dr. Whaley, Dr. Holland and the MICU staff at Parkridge. The staff with Tennessee Oncology and many other professionals in the medical field with Memorial, Erlanger and Siskin for all your love and care given to David.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 7 p.m. today, July 31, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

A celebration of David’s life will follow at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home with his longtime friend Minister Larry Clements officiating.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Blood Assurance at www.bloodassurance.org, in the name of David Moore. What a special way to give the gift of life to someone else thru Blood Assurance.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.

R.L. Newman

Roy L. Newman, 83, lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

He was the Minister of Music at Soddy Church of God for 40 years. Roy was a graduate of Lee University where he sang in several quartets. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was with Meals on Wheels for 13 years. Roy was an insurance broker for 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Claude and Hazel Newman; and sisters, Mary Jo Ellis and Debbie Ford.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jean Newman; daughter, Renee’ Newman Darden and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Michael, Benjamin and Timothy; sister, Betty Bandy and husband, Rev. James; sister-in-law, Gail Ketron and husband, Charles; aunt, Edith Mulkey and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Soddy Church of God with Dr. Edward Williams, Rev. James Bandy, Rev. Arville Hurst and Rev. Clayton Privett officiating.

Burial will follow at Presbyterian Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Newman will lie in state for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Visitation is today from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, R.L. would have wanted a donation made to the New Directions Autism Program that has supported his grandchildren.

Contribution can be made to New Direction Autism Program, 4545 Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee, GA 30024.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Susan Newton

Susan Dodd Newton, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in a local hospital. She was born Oct. 12, 1947 in Chattanooga to the late James and Mary Sue Dodd.

Mrs. Newton was raised in Lookout Mountain Baptist Church. She was formerly employed with Anna Ball White for 10 years; and most recently with Belk Fine Jewelry also for 10 years.

Her husband of 41 years, David E. Newton preceded her in death.

Survivors include her loving daughter and son-in-law, Melanie Ann Newton and Christopher Spear; sister, Julie Dodd Laster; and several nieces and nephews along with many extended family members.

The family will receive friends today, July 31, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, from 12:30–1:45 p.m. at the North Chapel.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Pastor Bill Henry officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/ donate.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com.

Betty Oakes

Betty Jo Oakes, of High Point, N.C., passed away July 29, 2015.

Visitation will be noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday.

Interment following in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 877-3524. Visit www. lanefh.com to share condolences.

Raymond Quarles

Raymond Quarles, 88, of Hixson, died on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at his home.

Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson 423-531-3975.

Terry Strong

Terry Jean Strong, 60, of Chattanooga, departed this life on July 25, 2015, at the Consulate Health Care Nursing Home.

She came to Christ at an early age at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Where she joined the youth choir and later the senior choir, Terry Jean was a graduate from Kirkman High School Class of 1973.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Strong; her parents, Sam and Pearlie Lingo.

She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Jessica (Jackie) Strong and Taurus (Coco) Strong; fiance, Eric Thompson; two granddaughters, Nauro and Misty Johnson; three sisters, Carolyn (Pastor Ronnie Bullard) Cynthia (Myron) Robinson and Toney Coe; three brothers, Sam Lingo Jr., Michael Lingo and stepbrother, Rev. Wilbert McClure; a host of nieces and nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Life will take place at noon Saturday, Aug. 1, at the graveside in Highland Cemetery with Pastor Carlton Douglas officiating.

Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Creamtion Services, Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors.

Dennis Unterseher

Dennis Delmar Unterseher, 74, of Ooltewah, passed away on July 29, 2015, at his home.

He was born on Nov. 16, 1940. Dennis had been a resident of Ooltewah for 19 months after moving from Mayville, N.D. He loved visiting with friends and family, maintaining his home and yard, and bird watching. He enjoyed farming and spent his life on his family farm in North Dakota before retiring in 2013. He was a lifelong member of the Seventh-Day Adventist church in North Dakota and Tennessee, and participated in church and school building projects in the U.S. and Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; sisters, Glynice Zielen and Karen Fike; and brother, Loren Unterseher.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Jeanne Hagel Unterseher; sons, Darin Unterseher and Craig Unterseher; sister, Marlene Page; and brothers, Alden Unterseher and Arlo Unterseher.

The funeral service will be at Grand Forks SDA Church in North Dakota on Aug. 9, 2015.

Interment will be at Bowdon, N.D. SDA cemetery.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Dennis and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Unterseher family with his arrangements.

Richard Williams

Richard Tramale Williams, 49, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, at his residence.

He was a 1984 graduate of Brainerd High School. He was a proud and dedicated employee of the city of Chattanooga, Public Works Department. He was a member of Greater Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deanna Williams; grandparents, Thomas C. and Annie B. Williams, Harold and Catherine Barnette; and mother-in-law, Mildred Geter.

Survivors include his wife, Willia Williams; daughters, LaWanda Williams (Tramale Sr.) Hughley, Catherine Williams, and Trinity Williams; grandsons, Taysean Hughley and Tramale Hughley Jr.; parents, James and Patricia Williams; uncles, Grover Barnette, Clark G. Barnette, and Elbert Hinton, all of Chattanooga; aunts, Sallie Williams, of Chattanooga, Bessie Williams, Edith Rice, both of Beaumont, Texas, Jennie Ruth Allen, Lula (Tommy) Jones, both of Chattanooga, and Harriette (Rick) Brightwell, of Athens, Ga.; a host of nieces; nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation is today from 5-7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral service is Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with Pastor Nathaniel Carter as the eulogist.

Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

Charles Woodlee

Charles “Chunk” Woodlee, 88, departed this life Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at his home.

Survivors include: his wife Pat Woodlee; daughters, Janet (Monty) Parks, of Chattanooga and Terry Lynn Rose, of Lansing, Mich.; stepson, Malcom (Tiffany) Ramey, of Signal Mountain; stepdaughter, Zea Ramey, of Chattanooga; sister, Helen Lorenz, of Sand Springs, Okla.; eleven grand-children; and four great grand-children.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524. Visit lanefh. com to share condolences.

TENNESSEE

Wanda Coker

DECHERD — Wanda Gail Coker, 54, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at her residence.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in Moore-Cortner Chapel with burial at Mt. Garner Cemetery.

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222 www.moore cortner.com

Bill Higgins

WHITWELL — Bill Higgins died Monday, July 27, 2015, with his loving family at his side.

He was born May 18, 1946, in Whitwell, Tenn., the son of William and Timmie (Painter) Higgins. Bill was a lifelong truck driver. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2250, Ypsilanti. Bill will always be remembered for his love of family and NASCAR.

Survivors include his children, Robert Hesson, William (Deborah) Hesson, Charles Michael Hesson, Tammy (Michael) Muccino and Tony (Laura) Higgins; seven grandchildren, Robin, Dwayne, Shannon, Brittnay, Anthony Jr., Alyssa and Mikala; several great-grandchildren; five sisters, Betty Jo, Sue, Mary, Joan and Jayne and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Glen Higgins; and two sisters, Myrna and Mildred Higgins.

The family received friends at the Janowiak Funeral Home on Thursday, July 30, 2015, from 4-8 p.m.

Please sign his Guest Book at janowiakfuneralhome.com “Where Families Come First”

Stella Rollins

SOUTH PITTSBURG — Stella Mae Kilgore Rollins, of Russellville, Ky., formerly of South Pittsburg, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

She was born on April 25, 1930, to the late Clyde and Grace Cleveland Kilgore. Mrs. Rollins was preceded in death by three brothers, Bobby Ray, Carlos and Willie Bob “Bobby” Kilgore; a son, James Andrew Rollins Jr.; and a granddaughter, Amanda Lynn Allen Kelley.

Survivors include daughters, Janie Rollins (Larry) Johnson, Elaine Rollins (Keith) Allen, both of Russellville, Ky., Sandy Rollins Patterson of Bowling Green, Ky.; grandchildren, Marion Ann Johnson Hanks, Tina Johnson Hopper, Tara Patterson (Alex) Colon, Stephen (Jamie) Allen, Ryan Patterson; brothers, Tommy (Nellie) Kilgore, Don (Brenda) Birdwell; sister, Barbara Lou Kilgore Moon; sister-in-law, Dean Kilgore; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, from 5-8 p.m. at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.

Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Swanner officiating.

Interment will be in Cumberland View Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. rogersfuneralhome.com.

Ronald Smartt

ALTAMONT — Mr. Ronald Douglas “Beaver” Smartt, 55, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015.

He was born in McMinnville, Tenn., on July 1, 1960. He was a graduate of Grundy County High School and had worked at Carrier, Findley Gardner and Bashams.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Jane Tate Smartt.

He is survived by his father, Tommy M. Smartt; sister, Penny Sons; brother, Rickey Smartt; nieces and nephews, Whitney (Jeremy) Brown, Becky Rymer, Cory Smartt, Darin Sons and Haley Rae Sons; great-niece and great-nephew, Carter and Kyndyl Brown.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, in the funeral home chapel with Minister Micah Roberts officiating with burial to follow in Altamont Cemetery.

Visitation: 5-10 p.m. today at Layne Funeral Home, Altamont, Tenn. www.laynefuneralhome.com

Patrick Teel

WHITESIDE — Patrick C. Teel, 67, passed away, Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

Services will be in the Funeral Home Chapel at 4 p.m. CDT today, July 31, 2015.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. CDT until time of the service.

Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, LLC, Jasper, Tenn.

Katherine Thomas

BURNS — Katherine Thomas 90, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 30, 2015, in a Sparta, Tenn., healthcare facility.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Lee Thomas.

Services will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Ryan Willis

ANTIOCH — Ryan Keith Willis, 57, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by Julie Willis, of Antioch, Tenn.; a brother, Michael Q. Willis of Newport, N.C.; a sister, Vicki Willis Butters of Chattanooga; an aunt, Barbara Springle, of Beaufort, N.C.; a nephew, Jonathan Butters, of Taunton, Mass.; a niece, Wendy Butters Minjares, of Saginaw, Texas; and many extended family relatives. Mr. Willis was a native of Carteret County, N.C.; had spent the last twenty seven years as a resident of Antioch, Tenn.

A graveside service is being planned for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at 3 p.m. at the Canady Cemetery, Nine Mile Road, Newport, N.C.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Prison Fellowship. A memorial service will be held in Antioch, Tenn., in the near future.

Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

GEORGIA

Billie Boss

LaFAYETTE — Billie Faye Swanson Boss, 83, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015.

She was born on July 7, 1932, to the late Rev. Clarence and Jenny Swanson. Billie was a member of Waterville Baptist Church.

She preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Robert Boss; sisters, Maude Jones Thelma Hilburn and Virginia Wilbanks; brothers, DeForest, Claude, LeRoy and Shorty Swanson.

She is survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Saturday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sam Barrett and Rev. Doug Galloway officiating. Pallbearers are nephews. Interment in LaFayette Memory Gardens.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Michael Ellis

CHICKAMAUGA — Michael “Mike” Ellis, 65, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015.

He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was previously employed with Dow-Reichhold in Chattanooga.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn “Kitty” Ellis, of Chickamauga, Ga.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon “Colie” (Chad) Gish, of Nashville, Tenn., and Michelle (Craig) Stahl, of Columbus, Ga.; and five grandchildren, Isaac, Samuel and Meredith Gish and Jagger and Nevaeh Stahl.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Kentucky.

Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Rebecca Hammontree

ROSSVILLE — Rebecca Lynn Goss Hammontree, 34, departed this life Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

She was a 1999 graduate of Red Bank High School and graduated from Chattanooga State with an associate degree a few years later.

Survivors include her husband, Bo Hammontree; children, Michaela Lynn Hammontree, Caleb Thomas Hammontree, all of Rossville; parents, Richard and Joan Goss, of Signal Mountain; sisters, Susan Vradenburg of South Carolina, Sharon Vanc,e of Cleveland; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in the chapel with Rev. Eddie Harris officiating.

Family will receive friends from 2 until 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Willie Hoskins

SUMMERVILLE — Willie Ruth Martin Hoskins passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Funeral at 1 p.m. Saturday at North Summerville Baptist Church.

She will lie in state at the church one hour before service.

Interment at Chattanooga National Cemetery 12:30 p.m. Monday.

www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home.

Harold Lancaster

RINGGOLD — Harold Ray Lancaster, 70, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, in a local hospital.

He retired from Owens-Brockway Plastics in Rossville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Lancaster.

Survivors include his mother, Viola Lancaster; mother of his children, Nancy Lancaster; children, Susan Goldsmith, Cathy (Anthony) Clifton, Craig Lancaster and Adrianne Gossaard; grandchildren, Aaron Goldsmith, Britney Goldsmith, Nicholas Lancaster, Beth Clifton, Hanna Clifton, Andrew Clifton, Jay Cory Clifton and Devin Lancaster; great-grandchild, Landon Goldsmith; brother, Kenneth (Mickie) Lancaster; sisters, Maxine (Al) White, Thelma (Ernie) Scott, Charlotte (Roy) Harper, Carolyn Hatcher, Debbie Hargis; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Buz Standefer Lung Center at Memorial Hospital, Memorial Foundation, 2524 DeSales Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.

Memorial Services will be held for family and close friends on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Patsy Lee

ROSSVILLE — Patsy Elaine Lee, 68, passed away on July 28, 2015.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in the funeral home chapel.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday.

Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga

Jason Plummer

TRENTON — Jason Dewayne Plummer 37, of Wildwood Community, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in a local hospital.

Jason was employed by Masonry Specialist of Chattanooga.

Survivors include his wife Stephanie Plummer; parents, Lori Plummer and Danny Reed; children, Issac, Isaiah, Tyler and Katelyn; sisters, Brittany, Tonya and Norma.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, in Hooker Cemetery.

Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

William Ramey

SUMMERVILLE — William Greene “Bill” Ramey, 81, died July 29, 2015.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be held from noon until the hour of service Saturday.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.

Barbara Shields

RINGGOLD — Barbara Jean Dickson Shields, 84, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, at her residence.

A resident of the North Georgia area most of her life, she was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis Shields; parents, John “Alex” and Clara Lucille King Dickson; daughter, Sandra Parks; sister, Linda Dickson; and three brothers, Troy, Carl and Paul Dickson.

She is survived by three sons, Johnny (Denise) Shields, of Ringgold, Jeff Shields, of Ringgold, and Mike Shields, of Ooltewah; four sisters, Audrey (Bill) Collison, of Ringgold, Wilma Scott, of Ringgold, Martha (Jack) Baggett, of Ringgold, Ga., and Doris (Bill) Pitts, of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday July 2, 2015, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Delbert Young officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 p.m.. until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online register book may be signed at www.wilson funeralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, Ga.

Renzy Stewart

SNELLVILLE — Renzy Stewart, 89, formerly of Chickamauga, Ga., passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015.

He was born on Aug. 23, 1925, in Winchester, Tenn., to the late Allen Lloyd and Lillie Mae Marshall Stewart. He had lived in the Atlanta area for over 30 years and was a former resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for most of his life. He was of the Christian faith and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. While in the Navy he served on the USS Martin H. Ray in the Atlantic, USS Martin and USS Wolf in the Pacific. He served from October 29, 1943, until March 22, 1946, at the time of his separation he was seaman second class and received the American Theater Medal, European-African Mid-East Medal, Victory Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Medal. He retired from Lockheed Martin after 30 years of employment.

He enjoyed watching classic movies, gardening, being outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting deer, rabbits, squirrels and turkey.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Vivilene Marie Duggan Stewart; siblings, Edna Frazier, Dorothy Jones, Martha Stanley, Marshall, J.B. and Houston Stewart.

He is survived by his sisters, Mary Gerould, of Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Taylor of East Ridge; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. prior to the service.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, July 31, 2015, in the chapel with Pastor Jim Hixson officiating.

Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Online register book available at www.wilson funeralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.

Marjorie Watkins

TUNNEL HILL — Marjorie Louise Watkins, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.M. Watkins; parents, John Claude and Mamie Couch Ballew; and brothers, J.W. and Gary E. Ballew.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Gail and Randy Grant and Robin Melisa and Jack Strahan; stepmother, Mary P. Ballew; grandchildren, Marcus and Jessica Beasley, Melisa Strahan, Nathan Strahan; great-grandchildren, Blake Beasley and Sara Beasley; sisters, Mildred (Dennis) Duckett, Freida (Jim) Bowman, Faye Ward Wells and Sherry (Charles) Zimmerman; brothers, Terry (Cheryl) Ballew and Jerry Ballew; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, from the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill with Rev. Joe McEntire and Rev. David Pangle officiating.

The family requests that flowers please be omitted and donations be made in memory of Mrs. Watkins to: Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today.

Online condolences may be offered at: www.jjones funeralhome.com.

Jones Funeral Home of Tunnel Hill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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Edith Burt

FORT PAYNE — Edith Burt, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2015.

Funeral is set for Saturday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Brother James Ledwell officiating.

Burial in Walker’s Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today from the chapel.

Col. Keith Rynott

DOTHAN —Col. Keith Jacob Rynott (U.S. Army, retired) died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at a local hospital.

Col. Rynott was born July 10, 1929, in Le Claire, Iowa. His parents, Leslie and Gladys Teeter Rynott, preceded him in death.