OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY
Allen Bean
Allen Albert Bean, 69, of Soddy- Daisy, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was an avid car enthusiast and had worked at Dupont for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Bean, of Soddy Daisy; daughters, Angie (Greg) Barley, of Soddy Daisy, Christy (Rick) Gann, of Hixson; stepdaughter, Buffy (Kevin) Loveday, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Kadie and Jesie England, Molly, Dylan, and Christian Barley, Zack and Kennedy Johnson, Sherelen Hodges and Logan Loveday; great- granddaughter, Emma Kate; and his beloved dog, Boo Boo.
Services will be at 7 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2016, in the chapel of Legacy Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, at Legacy Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy (423) 843-2525.
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.
Freda Benton
Freda Mae Hampton Benton, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, at her residence. She will lie-in-state today, at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home, followed by a visitation at noon.
Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Pastor Alan Harrington as the eulogist.
David C. Blackburn Jr.
David C Blackburn Jr., 80 of Chattanooga, died Monday, March 7, 2016, at home. Born in St. Petersburg, Fla., he lived in Chattanooga over 50 years.
He served in the United States Coast Guard for four years, receiving the National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. A graduate of the University of Florida, with a degree in Electrical Engineering, he spent his 30-year career with the Tennessee Valley Authority designing Power System Protection and Control Schemes.
He was member of Chattanooga Engineers Club, serving as the audio-visual technician. A lifetime member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), he set standards for the power industry while serving on the Power System Relay Committee.
His profession honored him with several awards, including IEEE Outstanding Power Engineer (1994), People to People award (1995), and an IEEE Third Millennium Medal (2000).
A member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for over 50 years, he was known for his quiet contributions behind the scenes, operating the sound system and serving on the maintenance committee. He was particularly skillful in keeping the heating and air conditioning system operating. He built homes with Habitat for Humanity. His mission work at the church camp at Bethany Hills and other places set an example of how to be a loving servant in a world filled with many needs.
In his community he was known for keeping snow plowed from streets and driveways, cutting grass, and other caring activities. One of his greatest pleasures was driving the golf cart in the parking lots as a volunteer at Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his father David C. Blackburn Sr.; and his mother, Marjorie Dearmin Blackburn.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Bradley Blackburn; two sons, Wayne Parker-Blackburn and husband David, of Jacksonville, Fla. and Lee Blackburn and wife Melanie of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Katy and Harrison; two sisters, Bettie-Love Downs and Darlene Hartley; and one brother, Dennis Blackburn Sr.
The family thanks Hospice of Chattanooga, the staffs of Memorial Hospital, Siskin and Siskin West, and those who skillfully cared for him at home, as well as those who sent loving messages during his long illness.
Funeral services will be held at First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave., at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016.
Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please visit www. heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family and to view the video tribute.
Flowers are appreciated, but memorial contributions to First Christian Church and Habitat for Humanity are preferred.
The family will receive visitors, from 5-8 p.m.Thursday, at Heritage Funeral Home 7454 East Brainerd Road.
John Boyle Jr.
John James Boyle, Jr., 69, of Chattanooga, died suddenly Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
John is originally from Philadelphia, but has been a longtime resident of Chattanooga and spent his career working at the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant (VAAP).
He is survived by his two children, John and Christina; sister, Anna Marie Metzner; and his dear companion, Sharon Roberson.
A celebration of his life, will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Basilica of St. Peter & Paul.
Interment at Chattanooga National Cemetery will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory; Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Merle “Fred” Brumlow
WHITWELL — On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, God took home one of his beloved, Merle Leo “Fred” Brumlow, of Whitwell.
Born in Chattanooga, to Fred and Geneva Brumlow (Davidson). Graduate of Whitwell High School. Loyal Marine, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Marjorie Rose.
Employed at Chicago Rawhide for over 35 years, resident of Elgin, Ill until retiring back home to Whitwell.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Mar. 12, 2016, at 1 p.m., CST, at Cartwright Church of God. Cremation Center of Chattanooga. 423-362-5999
Scott Espy
Dayton Scott Espy, 96 of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., today, March 10, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Terry G. Farr
Terry G. Farr, 50, has been granted his angel wings following a short, but hard fought battle with cancer on Saturday, March 5, 2016, surrounded by family and friends, at his home in Chattanooga.
Terry was born on June 20, , 1965, in Chattanooga, to Ida Ann Farr and Oscar Marvin Farr. He was a long-long member of Bayside Baptist Church. Terry had a special spirit with a unique sense of humor and was loved by all who met him. Terry will be sadly missed.
Terry is survived by his mother, Ann Brown; sister Melody (Ken) Tabiner; nieces, Ashley McCarver and Jayden Langdale; nephews, Alex Henderson, Matthew Privett and Julian Keef; and various cousins.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Mar 11, 2016, from 11 a. m.-1 p. m., at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace, with a service to follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, South
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Siskin Children’s Institute.
Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.lanefh.com
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Judith Hanes
Judith Mae Hanes, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
Judy was born and raised in Oneida, N.Y. She joined the Air Force in July of 1969, where she served as a Dental Assistant. She was of the Baptist faith and moved to Chattanooga, after retiring as a Dental Hygienist to be close to her son. Judy was proud of her Indian heritage and enjoyed going to Pow Wows. She also enjoyed football, gardening and laughing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Louis Rudolph, Sr.; and brothers, Raymond and Louis, Jr.
Surviving are her son, Jason Tucker and his wife, Laurie; grandchildren, Maverick and Talli; sisters, Barbara, Donna, Louise, Karen, Christine, Virginia, Susan, Pam, Kim, Georgianna, Toni, Brenda and Marsha; many nieces; and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5 -7 p.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016, at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to any Veterans Fund or the American Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road. Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Harriett Kirby
Harriett Kirby, 82, passed away March 1, 2016, at her residence. She was a member of Olivet Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Shephard and May hood Wise; husband, Lewis Kirby; two brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include a nephew, Augustus Sturdivant; great niece, Bresha Sturdivant; cousin and caretaker, Lonnie Mae (James) Tucker; a host of other relatives.
The funeral service will be Friday, March 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the chapel, with Elder Walter Lee Mayweather, officiating.
The body will lie in state after noon today, t,he family will receive friends from 6–7 p.m., at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Thomas Lazenby
Thomas “Boot-Tee” Lazenby, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, in a local hospital.
He was a graduate of Howard High School, class of 1960. He was a member of Greater Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Thomas was the owner of Thomas Cleaning Service for 29 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Carrie Lazenby, Sr; sister, Harriet Rodgers; brothers, Herbert Lazenby and Warren Lazenby, Jr.
Survivors include his devoted companion, Mattie Smith; daughter, Bonita Smith; granddaughter, Chicoya Smith; brothers, Ulysses (Brenda) Lazenby and Hubert (Earlene) Lazenby; sister, CheeChee ( Anthony) Brown, all of Chattanooga; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives; and friends.
Visitation is today, from 6-7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be Friday, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with Dr. Nathaniel Carter, Sr., Dr. J.P. Trimble and Pastor William A. Caldwell, Jr. as the eulogists.
Interment will be in Tyner Cemetery.
Dr. Richard Pettibone
Dr. Richard G. Pettibone, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Arrangements will be announced by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Hwy.
Bill Tittle
William “Bill” Tittle, 80, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
Arrangements will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Freddie Warren Jr.
Freddie Dillard Warren Jr., 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, peacefully at his home.
He was a 1963 graduate of Howard High School and attended Chattanooga State Vocational Culinary School. Freddie Jr. was a United States Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He served with the rank of E5 as a medi vac and cook. He earned several service medals and good conduct awards. He retired after 49 years with Mueller Manufactory Fire Hydrant Company. Freddie Jr. was a faithful and honored member of Mount Canaan Baptist Church, on June 3, 2012 inducted as a member of the Patriarch of Faith Hall of Fame, where he was a prayer partner to many and a true legend. Freddie touched many lives and was a giving and caring person. He loved and knew Jesus as his savior. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga and the Mount Canaan Church Family. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Freddie Dillard Warren, Sr. and Deaconess Mariah L. Warren; stepmother, Josie B. “Big Mama” Moon; son, Clarence Ealey, Jr.; sister, Cora B. Warren; niece, Sylvia J. Warren; nephews, Effrem Martin, Jamal M. Rashed, and Vaughn Evans, Jr.; dear aunts, Martha Hammonds and Mary P. Garner; uncles, John Glenn Cooper and Jim Hammonds. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 40 years of marriage, Nellie R. Evans Warren; sons, Kevin Ealey (Kim Bates), of Nashville and Freddie D. “Trey” Warren, III (fiancee’ Ju’Nequail Smith), of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; brothers, Levarn (Rosie) Warren, Sr., of Buffalo, N.Y., James Warren, Sr. and Delma Warren, both of Chattanooga; sisters, Orean James, of Dayton, Ohio, Mary E. (Bishop Charles) Maddox, of Mobile, Ala., and MarchShella Warren Evans, of Chattanooga; aunts, Mary Alice Wood and Elizabeth Miller, both of Buffalo, N.Y.; brothers-in-law, George A. (Linda) Evans, of Chattanooga, Vaughn (Deborah) Evans, Sr. of Sacramento, Calif., and Kenneth (Jacqueline) Evans, of College Park, Ga.; sisters-in-law, Constance Martin, of Astoria, N.Y., Marva (James) Smith, of Chattanooga, Samilla (Otheller) Turner, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Christy (Shakir) Rashed, of Chattanooga; aunt-inlaw, Minister Dr. Mamie Cooper, of Chattanooga; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives; dear friends, Irvin Baker, Melvin, Chavela, C. Nicole, and Jonathan Dean, Edward and Glynnis Golson, Gloria J. Hill, Justin and Ju’Nichia Rock, David White, Gloria Williams, Mary Scruggs; many neighborhood friends; and other friends.
Visitation will be Friday, at 11 a.m. with family and friends in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home, with the funeral to follow at noon, with Pastor Ternae Jordan, Sr. as the eulogist. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Military honors.
TENNESSEE
Darrel Hatfield
JASPER — Darrel Titus Hatfield, 57, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in a Chattanooga hospital.
Darrel loved God and played music at many churches around the area. He especially loved his boys, whom he had raised.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Goldie Hatfield; brothers, Prater, Jr. and Homer Ray Hatfield; and sisters, Bonnie Sue Griffith and Charlotte Jane Melear.
Survivors include his sons, Jonathan and William Hatfield; daughters, Carolina and Isabella Hatfield; brothers, Doyal and James Hatfield; sisters, Opal Jean Lewis, Florence Herzman, Patsy Banther, Bevelyn Ecklund and June Brown; grandsons, Hunter and Colton Hatfield.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 3 p.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, from 1-3 p.m., at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home; 950 Mel Dixon Lane. 423-942-9500
Elizabeth James
WAVERLY — Ms. Elizabeth “Libby” Aileen Berry James, 60, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville. Ms. James was born March 24, 1955, in Nashville, to William H. and Martha Aileen DeRieux Berry.
She earned her master’s degree in Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and also earned her master’s degree in education administration.
She moved to Waverly from Johnson City, Tenn., about 35 years ago. Ms. James was a professor and music teacher at Waverly Elementary School. She was a member of the Humphreys County Education Association and the Tennessee Education Association.
A celebration of life, is planned for Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 5-8 p.m., with an informal service and time for sharing at 7 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of McEwen Fellowship Hall, 75 Long Street West, McEwen, Tenn.
Survivors include three sons, Jesse (Jenn) James (Jenn), of Chattanooga,
John (Fallon) James (Fallon), of Waverly, Tenn., and Luke James, of Waverly, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Chase James and
Zadie James, both ofWaverly, Tenn.; mother: Martha Berry, of Chattanooga; one brother; Walter Berry, of Chattanooga; two sisters, Diana Berry (Bart) Solomon and Barbara Berry Jordan, both of Chattanooga.
Geneva Jay
KINGSPORT — Geneva Ann Jay, 79, died March 7, 2016.
Geneva was born May 8, 1936, in Knoxville, to the late David and Mae Humphrey. She was a member of the Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Tenn.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jackie L. Jay.
Geneva is survived by her son, Gregory (Karen) Jay, of Round Hill, Va.; daughter, Deborah (Wes) Stephenson, of Ooltewah, Tenn.; brothers, Leroy and Ronnie Humphrey, both of Knoxville; sister, Maxine Humphrey, of Knoxville; and six grandchildren.
Services are being planned at a later date in Kingsport, Tenn.
Memorial contributions may be given to the the Jericho Shrine Temple, Attention: Gary Melvin, P.O. Box 5548, Kingsport, TN 37663.
Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
Richard Long
BIRCHWOOD — Richard Lynn LeRoy Long, 39, passed away at his residence on March 7, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith. He wa s raised by his grandparents, Wilma “Moma” and James Goode.
Richard was pre - ceded in death by his grandparents, Wilma and James Goode, Billy Joe LeRoy, and Charlene Owens.
Richard is survived by his two daughters, Kelly Nicole LeRoy, of Apison, Tenn. and Alivia Lynnee Long, of Trenton, Ga.; one son, Austin Millard, of Decatur, Tenn.
He also leaves behind to cherish his memory, by his father, Richard “Peanut” (Donna) Long; sisters, Paige Clark, Ashley Long, Lacey Long, all of Dalton, Ga.; birthmother, Lois Darlene McDaniel, of Cleveland, Tenn.; two brothers, Terry McDaniel, Timmy McDaniel, both of Chattanooga; two sisters, April (Tommy) Colbaugh, of Cleveland, Tenn., Barbara ( Terry) Stone, of Chickamauga, Ga.; grandpa and grandma, Robert and Ellen Long, of Hixson, Nanny Kewell Frazier, of Birchwood, Tenn.; and several aunts; uncles; nieces; and nephews; special brothers, Anthony (Kelly) LeRoy, of Birchwood, Tenn., Shane (Jessica) LeRoy, of McDonald, Tenn.; special sister, Sarah LeRoy, of Ooltewah., they were also his caretakers.
A celebration of life funeral service is planned for 2 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016, at the Friendship Baptist Church, located at 11430 Birchwood Pike, Harrison, TN, 37341, with pastors Larry Grisham and Bud Stiltner officiating the service.
Burial will follow the service in McInturf Cemetery, with Sean Brumlow, Jake Stone, Michael LeRoy, Paul Smith, Chris Swartout, and Jake Stone Jr.
A visitation period will also be held on Friday, four hours prior from 10 a.m. until the 2 p.m. service time.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Richard or your condolences with his
family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Long family with these arrangements.
Vann Reed
DUNLAP — Vann Dayton Reed, 83, passed away after a lengthy illness, Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
He was a member of Pikeville Church of God, the NRA and the Operating Engineers Union.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Haas Reed.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., CST Saturday, March 12, 2016, in the Ewton Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother James Dunn officiating.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday.
Burial will be in New York at a later date.
William Roberson
PIKEVILLE — William Edward (Billy) Roberson, 80, March 8, 2016.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, in the funeral home chapel. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today, March 9, 2016. Burial in Collier Cemetery.
Condolences can be made at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com
Pikeville Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Roy Rogers
DAYTON — Roy Rogers, 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Rhea Medical Center.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 11, 2016, at Coulter Garrison Funeral Home chapel.
Burial in Kiuka Rogers Cemetery.
Visitation is today, from 5-9 p.m.
Coulter Garrison in charge of Funeral Arrangements.
Claude S. Simpson
CLEVELAND — Claude S. Simpson, bridge contractor and businessman, died on Monday, March 7, 2016, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga due to complications from surgery.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1928, near McDonald, Tenn. and lived in Bradley County his entire life. Claude lived an active life up to the date of his death.
He is the son of the late Carlos Colburn and Winnie Bell Everett Simpson and was preceded in death by his three older brothers, Carlos Eugene Simpson, Joe Hughlin Simpson, and Hugh Deadrick Simpson; brother in law, James Oliver Self; and sisters in law, Josephine Elizabeth Morelan Simpson and Elizabeth Neeley Liggett Simpson.
Claude graduated from Bradley High School in 1946 where he was vice president of his senior class and captain of the 1946 football team. Following High School, in June 1948, Claude and his father Carlos and brothers founded Simpson Construction Company. The firm, which is active to this date, continues to build bridges, culverts, railway structures, and specialized heavy structural construction in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia. Claude was also owner of Cleveland Ready Mix, and co-owner of Ross Prestressed Concrete, Greenstar Construction, and Interstate Concrete Construction.
Many bridges over the rivers of east and middle Tennessee are the product of Claude’s work. He spanned the French Broad, Doe, Hiwassee, Holston, Clinch, Caney Fork, Tellico, Elk, Conasauga, Sequatchie, Little Tennessee, Harpeth, Obey and many more rivers and creeks of the Tennessee Valley (many of them multiple times). Locally, Exit 20 on I-75 and the Hiwassee Bridge on US11 at Resolute Forest Products are only a couple of his many Bradley County projects over sixty years.
Claude enjoyed many things including hunting, fishing, and University of Tennessee football, but he especially was known for quietly supporting educational and charitable causes. One example is the Carlos and Winnie Simpson Scholarship at the University of Tennessee that continues to help many young lives.
Survivors include his sister, Bettye Louise Simpson Self, of Crystal River, Fla.; sister in law, Betty Frances Cartwright Simpson, of Atlanta, Ga.; his friend and companion, Dot Carson, of Cleveland, Tenn. and her children and family; and nine nieces and nephews, and their spouses and their children.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 1 p.m,. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Doyle A. McCracken officiating.
Memorials can be made to either the Salvation Army, 435 Inman St W, Cleveland, TN 37311 or the National MS Society; P.O. Box 4527; New York, NY 10163.
We invite you to visit www. grissomserenity.com to view the obituary and leave a message of condolence.
Arrangements are being handled by Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Tom Skipper
JASPER — James Thomas “Tom” Skipper, born April 23, 1930, died March 6, 2016, after living with dementia for several years.
Preceded in death by his wife, Billie Faye Skipper; brother, George Richard Skipper; sisters, Irene Simmons and Betty Shores; parents, Jim and Carolyn Skipper; and niece, Sherry Adams, all of Chattanooga. Survived by daughter Phyllis Rose and son-in-law Carl Rose, of Nashville; sister, Martha Adams,of Chattanooga; brother, Franklin Skipper and sister-in-law, Marjorie, of Clinton, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Carolyn Shirley Fournier and brother- in- law LeGrand T. Fournier, of Athens, Ga.; many nieces; nephews; grand nieces; nephews; great-grand nieces; and nephews.
Tom’s career began as a teen in a North Chattanooga butcher shop. After graduating from City High School, he attended UTC, majoring in Physics until 1953 when he began active duty in the U.S. Army. He then served two years in the Army National Guard. During his college and army years he served as a freelance news photographer supplying photos to local newspapers and television stations.
After the army he worked for Bell Telephone Company and Southern Railway as well as the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy. He was a member of Rescue and Civil Defense and a licensed amateur radio operator. He constructed most of his own ham radio equipment and was a frequent customer of Curle Radio in Chattanooga, maybe even their best customer as they hired him as Purchasing Agent. He worked there until 1967. Then continued in purchasing until 1996 when he retired from the Hamilton County Government and moved to Jasper, Tenn., a mile from the lake and a chance to go fishing whenever he wished.
He is remembered by his family and later his caregivers for his dry sense of humor and willingness to help. He was an ordained deacon in the Baptist Church. He loved God, country and family, an occasional Churchill cigar and fly fishing the Tellico.
The service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn.
Visit with the family, from 1 -1:30 p.m., Funeral at 1:30 p.m., with Bro. Steve Middleton officiating.
Burial follows at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alive Hospice, Alzheimer’s Association or Tabernacle Baptist Church, Jasper, Tenn.
To send online condolences visit www.tatefh.com Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, LLC, Jasper, TN , 423-942-9500
Elizabeth Smith
SALE CREEK — Elizabeth Callie Smith, 47, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
She worked for Daisy Head Start for over 15 years and liked to knit.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Moore; and step-father, Robert “Rabbit” Moore.
Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Roy Smith; son, Chester Roy Smith, Jr.; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Smith; brothers,Tom Moore, Ralph O’Rafferty and Charles O’Rafferty; several nieces; nephews; aunts; and uncles.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Bishop Terry Bolton officiating.
Burial will follow at Welsh-Rogers Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday and Friday, from 4-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
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.
Jimmy Walker
PALMER — James “Jimmy” B. Walker, Jr., 69, passed away on March 8, 2016.
Jimmy was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area and was a graduate of Red Bank High School. He later relocated to Palmer, Tenn., where he remained until his death. He was a car salesman most of his life with different area dealers. Jimmy loved nature and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Kat Walker.
Jimmy is survived by his three children, Jamie and Julie Walker, Thomas “Skip” and Joanna Walker and Shana and Jim Williams; nine grandchildren; sister, Judi (Norfleet) Felton; and one nephew, Jimmy Norris.
The family will receive friends, from noon until 2 p.m. on Friday, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Jimmy will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Tommy Taylor officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy’s name to Savage Gulf or Fall Creek Falls State Parks.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
GEORGIA
Lynda Darlene Butler
TUNNEL HILL — Lynda Darlene Lee Butler, 59, died Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents, Harold Dennis and Shirley Ann Sutton Lee, Sr.; and nephew, Harold Dennis “Dee” Lee III.
Surviving are her husband, Carlton Leroy Butler, Jr.; son, Russell M. Agne; three grandchildren, Kaleb Graham, Kaithlyn Agne and Korey Pell; great-grandchild, Brinnleigh Graham; brother, Harold Dennis (Vickie) Lee, Jr.; and nephew, Daniel Lee.
Visitation will be in Denny Hill Baptist Church, Friday, from 1-8 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rev. Joe Kelly will conduct the service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, in the church.
Interment will be in Calvary Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory; Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Gerald Caswell
RINGGOLD — Gerald Caswell, 58, died Wednesday, March 8, 2016, in a local hospital.
Survivors include his son, Daniel Caswell; daughter, Shelley Jones; two brothers, Carl Caswell and Harold Maher; and sister, Betty Maher.
Arrangements are by Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road 423362-5999
Barbara Hover
ROSSVILLE —Barbara J. Hover, 81, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, in a local health care facility.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Terry Lamar
ROSSVILLE — Terry Lamar Sellers, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
Services will be private per the family’s request. Online guest book found at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Sandra Lane
TRENTON — Sandra Gale Lane, 60, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Trenton Church of Christ.
Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine N. McGlamery, and a brother, Larry Lee Parton.
Survivors include her son, John Queen, and his wife, Sanela, both of Chattanooga. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road, with Pastor Travis Jones officiating.
Burial will be in Sarah’s Chapel Cemetery in Trenton, Ga.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.
Alton Lee
ROSSVILLE — Alton Lee, 70, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, in a local health care facility.
Condolences may be sent to www. lane- southcrestchapel.com
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at noon, in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, with Pastor Carroll Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 3-8 p.m., in the funeral home.
Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Carl Sartin
ROSSVILLE — Carl David Sartin, 76, of Leesburg, Ala, formerly of Rossville, Ga., passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Condolences may be sent to www. lane- southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Billie Smith
RINGGOLD — Billie Ruth Smith, 88, departed this life Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born in Etowah, Tenn., to the late Clay and Retta Swaim and was raised in Dalton and she was a member of Mission Glen Baptist Church in Rossville.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur “Snuffy” Smith; daughter, Sandra Emerling; son-in-law, Randall Graham; and several siblings.
Survivors include her children, DeWayne (Pam) Smith, of Ringgold, Cindy Graham, of Chickamauga, Ga.; son-in-law, Bobby Emerling, of Ringgold; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild, several nieces; and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, in the chapel, with Pastor Steve Wells officiating.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and prior to the service Friday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen For The Cure P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral HomeFort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Joann Thomas
FORT OGLETHORPE — Joann ( Works) Thomas, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga Area and was of the Baptist Faith. Joann was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Mary (Davenport) Works; and brother, William Ray Works.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles “Red” Thomas, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; siblings, Patsy Brown, of Atlanta, Ga., Earl Works, of Ringgold, Ga., Ray Works, of Montgomery, Ala., Leon Works, of Chattanooga; several nieces; and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016, in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with Casey Westra , officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. Online guest book found at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
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Betty Henninger
STEVENSON — Betty Ruth Henninger, 95, died March 7, 2016.
Visitation will be Friday, from 6-8 p.m., CST, at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson.
Funeral service will be Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 11 a.m., CST, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Stevenson. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
Joseph Mason
ALABASTER — Joseph T. Mason, 91, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. Joe graduated from Central High School in Chattanooga before joining the U.S. Navy. He fought in the Pacific Theatre WWII. He attended the University of Houston, and graduated from the University of Tennessee, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Mason was employed by Western Electric, DuPont, and Arnold Engineering Development Center.
Mr. Mason was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Dietzen; and parents, Joseph T. and Alice Wright Mason.
He is survived by his son, William Joseph Mason; daughter, Priscilla ( Dale) Mason Gray; grandchildren, Valerie Gray (Chris) Sanner, Todd (Stephanie) Gray, Drew Mason, Ryan Mason and Katie Mason; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Aaron Gray, Aiden Matthew Gray and Brooke Alysse Sanner.
The graveside service for Mr. Mason will be at noon on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Forest Hills Cemetery, in Chattanooga.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Four Corners Foundation, PO Box 5160, Farmington, NM 87499, or to St. Jude’s.
Douglas McGowan
SOUTHSIDE — Douglas L. McGowan, 66, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
Funeral services are Friday, March 11, 2016, at 11 a.m., from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Burial in Williams Family Cemetery, in Kilpatrick, Ala.
Visitation is Friday, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at the funeral home.
Roy Strickland Sr.
MENTONE — Roy I. Strickland Sr., 83, passes away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at his daughter’s residence.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Burt Chapel-Valley Head.
Visitation is Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 1-2 p.m., at Burt Chapel-Valley Head.