OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY Martha Askew
Martha Askew, 84, of Lookout Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Manorhouse Assisted Living Facility. She was born December 3, 1931, in St. Elmo to the late Robert Cliffton and Katherine Sliger Twyman.
A lifelong resident of Lookout Valley, she graduated from Central High School in 1949. Martha was a former employee at Erlanger Hospital as a seamstress and Lookout Valley High School as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Wauhatchie United Methodist Church for over 50 years and active in her Sunday School class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Samuel Askew. Survivors include her stepmother, Louise Twyman of Lake Wales, Fla.; her children, Kyle (Kay) Askew and daughter, Karen (Tom) Blockley; grandchildren, Matthew Askew, Meghan (Brad) Appleberry, Morgan A. (Chris) Morgan, Heath Blockley, Brad Blockley, Josh (Tara) Blockley and Hayley Blockley; five great-grandsons.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday, May 16th, at Wauhatchie United Methodist Church with Rev. Christine Dowling Soka officiating, followed by burial in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West. Pallbearers will be Heath Blockley, Josh Blockley, Brad Blockley, James Parker, Brad Appleberry, Chris Morgan, and Dalyn Askew. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wauhatchie United Methodist Church, 3401 Cummings Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37419.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences. Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace. 423-877-3524
Naya Buchanan
Naya Buchanan, 13, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, in a Nashville hospital.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Josephine Byrne
Josephine C. Byrne, 93, of Bloomfield, Conn., and formerly of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2016.
The wife of the late James E. Byrne Sr., she was born on Aug. 25, 1921, in Chattanooga, second daughter of the late James Alphonsus and Lucy Whitener Crimmins. Josephine graduated from Notre Dame High School and went on to McKenzie Business School.
She worked for Joy Floral Company as a bookkeeper and designer/florist for many years. Josephine and “Jimmy” were married on June 17, 1950. Jim’s job with Combustion Engineering Company took them from Chattanooga to New Rochelle, N.Y., to Colonial, N.J., before settling down in Bloomfield in 1960. She was active at Sacred Heart Church for the rest of her life. Josephine served as chairperson of the ways and means committee of the Tabernacle Society; a Eucharistic Minister; chairperson of Women’s Guild; chairperson of the Cadillac raffle and the annual Father/ Son and Mother/Daughter dinners; chairperson of the dinners for the homeless and served as the parish bookkeeper from 1980 until 2013. She was the President of Interfaith Homes Corporation of Bloomfield and served on the town Human Relations Committee.
She also served as the President of the Greater Hartford Council for Catholic Women, served on the Archdiocesan Board of Connecticut Catholic Women, was a Catholic Family Services coordinator and a member of the Catholic Family Services Board. She chaired the Archbishop’s Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance which provided scholarships for employees at Catholic Family Services.
In 1981, Josephine was named by Pope John Paul II to receive the Pontifical pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award for her church and civic involvement. Josephine and her beloved Jimmy were inseparable and shared their many years of happiness with family, friends and everyone they touched.
She is survived by her son, James E. Byrne Jr. and his wife Janet, of Chattanooga; her daughter, Josephine Quintana and her husband Matthew, of West Simsbury, Conn.; her daughter, Mary Pat Byrne of Brandon, Fla.; her son, John Byrne and his wife Kathleen of Mentor, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Matthew and Brendan Quintana, Hannah Byrne, Madeline, Aiden and Cameron Byrne and Natasha Trudell.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Elinore Crimmins and Catherine Imelda Dean, and her nephew, Joseph Patrick Dean.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield.
Burial will follow at Mount St. Benedicts Cemetery, Bloomfield.
Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 26 Wintonbury Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002, or Masonicare Partners Home Health & Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108.
Please visit us at www. carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences and guest book.
Arthur Harris
Arthur Harris, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Otis Putman Jr.
Otis Leon Putman Jr., 75, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, in a local hospital.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from UTC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Grace Putman Sr.; brother, Jessie Herman.
Survivors include his wife, Edneva Putman; son, Otis Putman III; daughters, Darlene Putman, Stephanie Putman, Yolanda Putman, Teresa Putman and Cynthia Moore (Micheal) Smith, all of Chattanooga; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond (Carol) Jones, of Connecticut, and Calvin (Willie Mae) Brown, of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister, Elvira Herman, of Chattanooga; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Calvin Few, Darlene Shackelford, Nathaniel Harris Sr., and many others.
He will lie in state today after 12:30 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Brother Nathaniel Harris Sr. giving words of comfort.
Lois King
Lois E. King, of Hixson, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2016, at her home with her family by her side.
Born Feb. 27, 1934, in Gruetli-Laager, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Earnest J. and Grace Christian.
Mrs. King had made Chattanooga her home the majority of her life. She worked with the Ullenburg Corporation for 26 years as well as with Dixie Yarns.
Lois was married to Robert Earl “Bob” King for over 60 years. The two of them, along
Lillie Lovell
with many friends, enjoyed square dancing.
On Sundays, she enjoyed worship with the Lord at Sequoyah Baptist Tabernacle, where she was a longtime member.
Lois loved to be outdoors gardening and enjoying the sunshine. She loved planting vegetables, canning and planting flowers. When not outdoors, she could be found cooking a feast, as was a tradition on Sundays for her family.
She especially loved Christmas, making cookies and sweet treats alongside her daughters and granddaughters.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Ricky Earl King, and brother, E.J. Christian Jr.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Robert “Bob” King; two daughters, Tammy (Robbie) Creswell and Leisa Voss; three granddaughters, Tiffany Voss, Lacy and Ally Creswell; brother, Leon (Pansy) Christian.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Stancil officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the staff of Amedisys Hospice and the nurses and therapists at Life Care Center of Hixson.
Those desiring may make a memorial contribution to Sequoyah Baptist Tabernacle, 8405 Daisy Dallas Road, Hixson, TN 37343.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, 423-531-3975.
Lillie Nunn Lovell, 88, of Georgetown, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. She was born in Chattanooga to the late Benjamin and Mary Houser Nunn. Lillie graduated from Tyner High School, Class of 1945. She was a lifelong member of Silverdale Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years.
Lillie and her late husband, Thomas, were the owners of Dust-Tex Rental Service, having locations in Chattanooga, Knoxville and Huntsville, Ala. We thank God for blessing us with her for these 88 wonderful years. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Thomas Lee Lovell Sr.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Womack, Chattanooga; sons, Tom Lovell Jr., Washburn, Tenn, John Lovell, Chattanooga, and Jeff and Hilda Lovell, Georgetown; grandchildren, Amy McCawley, Zachary Lovell, Katie Lovell, Rebecca Rowland, Samuel Lovell, Nicole Shurette and John Thomas Lovell; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Walker officiating.
Interment will follow in Ooltewah Cemetery.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort and to view the memorial tribute.
The family would like to give special thanks to Hilda for the love and care she provided.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. Sunday, May 15, and from 3-8 p.m. Monday, May 16, as they celebrate her wonderful life and treasured memories she has left with us.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
James Meeks
James A. Meeks, 71, of Hixson, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of the American Legion.
James was a pipefitter with Norfolk Southern Railway and a member of SMWIA Local 267 for 28 years.
His wife, Judy Ann Clinan Meeks, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughters, Brooke (Jason) Miller and Kelly Webster; two stepsons, Keith (Gail) Clingan and Barry (Amy) Clingan; three sisters, Sedina LeFevor, Dollis Smith and Glenny Berry; and six grandchildren.
The service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2016, at Chatanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Visitaiton is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.
Condolonces and memories can be shareed at www. williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Melva Morrison
Melva Morrison, 60, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Morrison; mother, Eva Morrison and father, Arvel Ott.
Survivors include her son, Brian Morrison and wife, Ramsey; daughter, Amanda Morrison and husband, Eric Belk; granddaughters, Lucy and Penelope Morrison; grandson, Riley Belk; brothers, Leslie Ott, Ted (Alice) Ott and Granville (Dinah) Ott, of Signal Mountain; sisters, Betty (Gary) Dagnan and Mary (Dale) Morrison, of Signal Mountain; stepfather, Roger Morrison, of Signal Mountain; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, in Hamilton Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Ted Ott and Rev. Jonathan Milligan officiating.
Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 423-8773524.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Miriam Myers
Miriam Daisy Beck Myers was born on Jan. 19, 1928, in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname, South America, to Rudolf Jacob Louis Beck and Ester Beatrice Durban. She fell asleep with our Savior on 8 May 8, 2016, at home in Collegedale.
Miriam was the eighth child and only girl in a family of ten siblings. She graduated from Caribbean Training College in 1948, completing studies in Secretarial Science. Moving to Canada in 1955, she studied at Canadian Union College, where she met Cyril Alexander Myers. They were married on July 28, 1957, and maintained their love for nearly 58 years; their blessed union brought seven children into their family. She valued a good education above everything but a loving relationship with Jesus.
Completing her Bachelor of Theology in 1957, she also graduated from Andrews University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1972 and a Master of Arts in Education in 1978. She and her husband began 14 years of active ministry in the Lake Region and South Central Conferences of Seventh-day Adventists in 1959. Daisy was a gifted salesperson, working her way through college as a colporteur. She and Cyril were also gifted with the ability raise money. Their ministry raised the needed funds to build four church facilities. All four remain today.
Her teaching career began in the public schools in Meridian, Miss., and continued in Benton Harbor, Mich. Recognized as a very effective Reading Specialist, over the years many young professionals from all disciplines returned to her classroom to thank her for encouraging them to excel in school.
Daisy was an accomplished pianist, introducing her children to music at an early age. Four of the seven became successful music teachers. That love of music continues in her grandchildren.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, spending holidays together and attending events that involved her children and grandchildren.
Dearly missed by her family, she is survived by her six children, Sharon Ramos, Michael (Denise), Candace Myers Nesmith (Douglas), Lois Myers-Mirmotahari, Cyril Jr. (Marcella) and James; 17 grandchildren, Christina, Julian, Michael “Aander”, Esther, Josef, Johannes, Micaela, Silviane, Christianna, Danyelle, Alexander, Angelina, Calvin, Miriam, Mina, Jonathan and Gabrielle; one great-grand-daughter, Laila, and one great-grandson.
Her beloved husband Cyril passed away on May 9, 2015. Nine brothers and her son, Paul, also preceded her in death.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral. com.
Evelyn Pogue
Evelyn Stone Pogue, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.
Herbert Renegar
Herbert Lorenze Renegar, 87, of Red Bank, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016.
He was born in Miami, Fla., Oct. 23, 1928.
Mr. Renegar graduated from Kirkman Vocational School and worked as a draftsman before joining the Navy in 1951.
He spent three years at Pensacola Naval Air Station as a Tradesman, teaching instrument flight as well as being the Unit draftsman. After his Navy tour, he spent over 20 plus years in the Missile Industry at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral.
When he returned to Chattanooga, he worked for Astec and later retired from McKee Baking Company.
In his youth, he played the tenor drums in the Miami Drum and Bugle Corps for eight years and later played in the Recruit Drum and Bugle Corps in San Diego, Calif.
“Bud” enjoyed outdoor activities, especially with his family and friends. He had a terrific sense of humor and will be greatly missed by those left behind. He was of the Presbyterian faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Royals Getchell Renegar; father, Frederick Herbert L. Royals; sister, Jo Ellen Wells and her husband, LeBron; grandfather, Eldie Renegar; grandmother, Neppie Lacey; step-grandfather, Herbert Lacey; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Reecie A. Renegar; son, Steve A. Renegar and his wife, Rhonda; granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Renegar; uncle, Robert T. Lacey and his wife, Dottie and family; niece, Wanda Markham and her husband, Steve and family; and nephew, Gary Lee Ashley and his wife, Cindy and family.
Family request that memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s research or MaryEllen Locher Breast Cancer Center.
Bud and his family want to thank Dr. Donald Zeigler and Dr. Sonya Bible, with Physicians Home Healthcare; Bud’s private caregiver, Jennifer Dalton; Guardian Home Health, including Renita Ricketts, Theresa Scearcy, Elaine Reese, Norbert Waegela and Farrah Still; and Avalon Hospice including Cindy Lewis, The Q, Karlie Styles, Brandi Smartt, Krista Pickett, Debbie Beachboard, Laura Teague, Trisha Demonsthenes, Chaplin Don Sapp.
God bless everyone who helped Bud and Reecie.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, in Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Chaplin Don Sapp officiating.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace, 8773524.
Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.
Christina B. Shaver-Schuman
Christina Brockett Shaver-Schuman, 40, a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away peacefully, in her sleep after battling liver failure on, May 12, 2016.
Christina was born in Chattanooga, on March 25, 1976, to David Brockett and Sandra Rogers Jackson.
She was a graduate of Chattanooga Central High School. After high school, she attended Middle Tennessee State University and later Chattanooga State Community College.
Christina enjoyed being an active member of Sweet Lamb Fellowship. A movie enthusiast, she also found joy in painting, reading, cooking, and playing with her puppies. As a devoted wife and loving mother, she adored spending time with family most of all.
Christina was preceded in death by her step father, William “Bill” Brock; paternal grandparents, Mal Oscar and Dorothy Ellen Brockett; uncles, John David Rogers, Mal Oscar Brockett, Jr.; and aunt, Ellen Dorothy Brockett.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a loving and •••
devoted husband, Matthew Schuman, of Chattanooga; her daughters, Chloe, Sydney, and Riley Shaver, of Chattanooga; stepchildren, Wade and Rachel Schuman, of Topeka, Kan.; father, William David (Helen) Brockett, of Fayetteville, N.C.; mother, Sandra (Ronnie) Jackson, of Birchwood, Tenn.; sisters, Ann McDonald and Melani Vining, of Cleveland, Tenn.; half-sisters, Eleana (Brian) Sessoms, of Morrisville, N.C., Keri (Nick) Carelas, of Sanford, N.C., and Hilary (Maurice) Bates, of Okinawa, Japan; stepsisters, Sunni Jackson, of Smyrna, Tenn. and Skye (Wallace) Cunnigham, of Dunlap, Tenn.; stepbrother, Austin Jackson, of Smyrna, Tenn.; niece, Morgann Ashleigh McDonald; nephews, Trae and Liam Bates, Brady Sessoms, Cason River Cunningham; in-laws, David Joseph and Rosemary Ann Schuman; grandparents, Bill and Martha Rogers; beloved friends, Kenda Kumela and Jorrie Kilpatrick Sandy; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 2 p.m.
The service will be held at Mile Straight Baptist Church at 8448 Springfield Rd, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379. Service officiated by: Dale Peter and Megan Hood. Family: 1. People who know our past, present, and future
2. Those who accepts us the way we are
3. A source of love, comfort, and happiness
4. Those with whom we share a lifetime of memories and traditions 5. What we call home “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Mathew 11:28
Arrangements made by Companion Funeral & Cremation Service in Cleveland, TN.
Hansel Smith
Hansel “Pete” Smith, 74, of Sale Creek, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. He was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps veteran, having served two tours in the Vietnam War. Hansel was also a member of the Daisy Masonic Lodge #706 F&AM.
He is survived by his daughter, Christianne (Leon) Martin; his grandchildren, Mykala Janele Martin, Allyiah Evalin-Mae Martin, Riley Jenkins Martin and Emmerson Rose Martin; two sisters, Glenda Bice and Pharon Pierce; and four brothers, Van Smith, Richard Smith, Gary Smith and Ricky Smith.
The service will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www. williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Charles Snow
Charles Snow, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away in a Georgia hospital.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Ginny Thomas
Virginia Ann “Ginny” Thomas, 84, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, in a local hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, 423-531-3975.
Lucy Turner
Lucy Lawler “Puddin” Turner, 75, passed away at NHC Care Facility, following a lengthy illness, on May 11, 2016.
She was educated in the Chattanooga School system. Lucy later began a career as a chef for Bethea’s restaurant, where she developed an excellent reputation and many lasting friendships that afforded her many opportunities around the city. Lucy spent her life selflessly serving others. Sacrificing to help her family achieve their dreams, caring for those who needed her most.
The family is very thankful for the 10 years of loving care provided by the staff of NHC.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Lawler and Naomi Nowells Lawler; her sister and brother-n-law, Beatrice and Malvin Grimes; brothers, Edward Lawler Sr. and Charles Lawler; nephews, Anthony Grimes Sr. and Cleveland “Deany” Grimes; nieces, Tammy Jolley and Karen Grimes.
Lucy leaves many loved ones to cherish her memory her three children, Cassandra “Picky” Lawler, Lisa Lawler and Darrell Turner, all of Chattanooga; sister, Jesse Jolley, Brooklyn, N.Y.; and grandchildren, Jordan Lawler, Michael Turner, Teyona Stewart, Daryl Turner, India Roby.
She also leaves a host of very special nieces and nephews who cared for her deeply.
Public viewing will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, in the funeral home chapel and the family will receive friends at noon.
The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Tonya Twitty
Tonya Twitty, 55, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Theresa Willerson
Theresa Johnson Willerson, 48, of Ooltewah, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.
She was employed for over 16 years at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School and most recently was a stay-at-home grandmother, caring for her grandchildren whom she adored.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Willerson Sr.; sons, Steven (Sarah) Willerson Jr. and Matthew (Danielle) Willerson; grandchildren, Hailey, Ella, Lexi and Aidyn; brothers, Mike Johnson and Dale Johnson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will follow at New McDonald Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Monday, May 16, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
TENNESSEE Martha Sue Baker
SOUTH PITTSBURG — Martha Sue Howard Shafer Baker, 69, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.
Martha was born on April 22, 1947, to Hugh and Louise Clark Howard in New Hope, Tenn.
She married Kempie L. Baker on Oct. 1, 1998, in Monteagle, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hugh Allen Howard; two infant brothers; and a sister, Barbara Faye Kelly.
Martha retired from RB& W, where she worked for many years. To her friends she was known as Marty, to her friends and family in the south, Sue, and to all her grandkids, Baby.
She was loved by everyone and always had a smile on her face. She will be very missed.
She is survived by her husband, Kempie Baker, of Ohio; her mother, Louise Howard; daughters, Debby (William) Johnson and Brenda (Jason) Webb; grandchildren, Michale (Becca) Johnson, Levi Myers (Naomi Woody), Jessica (Adam) Gauthier, Kelly (Brady) Cox; great-grandchildren, Zoey and Charlie Myers and Kolton Webb.
Funeral services will be held at the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home at 2 p.m., CDT on Monday, May 16, 2016, with visitation from noon until service time at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Heart Association or The Toledo Humane Society.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www. rogersfuneralhome.com.
William Davenport
WINCHESTER — William Carl Davenport, 85, passed away May 13, 2016.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 15 from 5-8 p.m. CDT. Services will be conducted Monday, May 16, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home, Winchester.
Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Joyce Fentress
SWEETWATER — Joyce Edna Fentress, 78, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 13, 2016, after a long illness.
She was born in Newark, N.J., on Friday, Jan. 13, 1938, to Robert and Henrietta Hempel. All of her life was devoted to loving and caring for her family as well as numerous others who knew her as “Nanny” and “Gigi.” She was a elegant lady who loved sewing, quilting, dancing and music.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Fentress Jr.; and son, Robert W. Fentress III.; her parents and two siblings.
She is survived by her sons, Dale Fentress, of Hulbert, Okla., Craig (Wendy) Fentress, of Athens, Tenn.; daughters, Patty (Bobby) Vinson, of Sweetwater, Pam (Bill) Fortney, New Bern, N.C.; grandchildren, Brooke and Rodrigo Rios, Jenny and Matt Tilley, Katie and Kristina Sams, Brad Fentress, Rachel and Phillip Kohler, Sarah and Ben Sparrow, Anna Vinson, Rebekah and John Francis, Ashley Vinson and Philip Vinson; great-grandchildren, Maddy, Ben and Cooper Tilley, Victoria, Santi and Luca Rios, Elijah and Raynah Sparrow, Lydia and Anna Kohler, and Oliver Sols; sister, Carol (Carl) DeMarco; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Home Health of East Tennessee and Hospice for loving her and with unwavering patience, allowing her do what made her happy.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 16, 2016, from 6-7 p.m., followed by a celebration of life service at 7 p.m. at the Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 270 County Road 231, Niota, TN 37826, with Rev. Bill Dawson and Rev. Mike Justice officiating.
Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, in charge of arrangements; www.kykerfuneralhomes.com.
Willie Margaret Haney
ATHENS — Willie Margaret “Bill” Haney Underdown, 98, passed away peacefully Thursday night, May 12, 2016.
She was born in Murphy, N.C., but spent most of her life in McMinn County, and was a daughter of the late Benjamin Luther and Mary Jo Rogers Haney. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clay McKlwee Underdown.
She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was known for her sense of style, which she put to good use working in several retail clothing stores in Athens. She took great pride in her flowers and garden.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Jo Darling, and son-in-law, James Patrick Darling (Col. U.S. Army Ret.) of Chattanooga; and a granddaughter, Dr. Jama Margaret Darling of Chapel Hill, N.C.
There will be no formal visitation.
There will be a private family graveside ceremony in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Dr. Jay Ferguson officiating.
You may sign the guest register at www.smithfuneral&cremationservicesofathens.com.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is honored to serve the family of Willie Margaret “Bill” Haney Underdown.
Kristen Howard
CLEVELAND — Kristen Marie “Krissy” Howard, 45, passed away May 11, 2016, after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
She was a life-long member of Zion Baptist Church, Benton, and Cohulla Baptist Church in Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Hammontree Jr.; and loving grandmothers, Gerthel Fulbright, Clyde Hammontree, and Etheleen Rymer.
She was a graduate of Polk County High School and attended Cleveland State Community College.
Until disabled, she worked for Cleveland Bank & Trust and American General Finance.
She is survived by her parents, Sam and Janice Rymer, of Benton, Tenn.; a sister, Paula (Greg) Harbison; and neice and nephew, Abby and Burch Harbison of Delano, Tenn. Also surviving, is her best friend, Walter Eugene Howard; his daughter, Megan (Jordan) Shepherd; and grandchildren, Jaxon and Emma Shepherd, all of Gatesville, Texas.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Cohulla Baptist Church Cemetery in Cleveland, Tenn., with Rev. Joe Brooks officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice Center, Standifer Place, Chattanooga.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Krissy and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Howard family with her arrangements.
Joe Hunter
HUNTLAND — Joe Hamilton Hunter, 76, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016.
Joe served in the United States Army.
Visitation: Sunday from 5-8 p.m. CDT at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, in Moore-Cortner Chapel.
Interment will follow at Moore Memorial Cemetery.
Pearl McMillian
SOUTH PITTSBURG — Jeaquita Pearl McMillian, 74, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.
Pearl had worked as an inspector at Farms of Loret.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bill” McMilliam; parents, Cecil and Lena Hazel Tate Murray; brother, Dallas A. Murray; and sisters, Geneva Green and Barbara Jewell Murray.
Pearl is survived by her sister, Dorothy Marie Martin, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. CDT, on Monday, May 16, 2016.
Funeral services will follow at noon CDT, with Brother Doyle Chamblee officiating.
Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
To send online condolences visit www.tatefh.com.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home LLC, Jasper, Tenn., 423-942-9500.
Don Neal
SPRING CITY — Don W. Neal, 66, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday in Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel, where the family will receive friends Monday from noon-2 p.m.
Burial in Smyrma Cemetery. Arrangements are by Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City.
Carter Nichols
WINCHESTER — George “Carter” Nichols, 72, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 15, 2016 from noon-2 p.m. CDT at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.
Interment will be held at Winchester City Cemetery.
GEORGIA Wanda Davis
LaFAYETTE — Wanda Elaine Davis, 84, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.
Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Meclena Moore; sisters, Willie Belle Cline and Montyne Moore; brothers, Larry Moore and Alton “Bud” Moore.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ross (Teresa) Williams of LaFayette; sister, Frances Smith of Dunlap, Tenn.; brother, Richard “Ed” Moore of LaFayette; grandchildren, Hope (Matt) Fults of Rock Spring, Luke Williams and Eric Brown, both of LaFayette; great-grandchildren, Garrison Fults and Quinn Fults; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 2 p.m. with Rev. W.C. Pence and Rev. Bill Thornton officiating.
Interment in the LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Ronald Ellis
TRENTON — Ronald Dean Ellis, 78, passed away early Saturday morning, May 14, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was retired from Combustion Engineering after 40-plus years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed giving back to the community while working at Ryan Funeral Home in Trenton. He was a loving husband, father, and pawpaw whom had a heart of gold and enjoyed playing with his grandkids, farming, and attending sporting events.
Mr. Ellis was a lifelong member of Woodlawn Baptist Church.
Mr. Ellis is preceded in death by his parents, N.C. and Inez Ellis; and his twin brother, Donald Ellis.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years Doris Daniel Ellis of Trenton; two daughters, Teresa (Randy) Moreland of Trenton and Lisa Ellis of Chattanooga; son, Tim (Tracie) Ellis of Dalton, Ga.; grandchildren, Kiley (Rick) Muston, Jamie (Gene) Nelson, Ben (Kim) Moreland, Baleigh Coley, JD and Beau Ellis; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Barrett, Cannon and Alaina Muston, Piper Nelson, Madison and Caden Moreland; sisters, Joyce Graham, Barbara (Ed) Ramsey and Pat Cagle; brother, Aaron (Katie) Ellis; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, in the chapel with Rev. Clay Moreland officiating.
Mr. Ellis will be laid to rest in Browns Gap Cemetery by Wilbur Ellis, Randy Watson, Gene Nelson, Hampton Patty, Tim Moreland, Steve Graham, and Mike Graham.
Family will receive friends 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Visit www.RyanFuneralHome.net to share memories and condolences.
Johnny McRae
Johnny (John) Duncan McRae, 69, of Port Ritchie, Fla., passed peacefully to Heaven on May 4, 2016.
He was born on August 4, 1946, in Chattanooga.
He took pride in his military heritage and proudly served in the U. S. Army before beginning his career in the Engineering field. He worked for Perry Smith, The Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant and spent the final 10 years of his career as a Facilities Manager at Hutcheson Medical Center.
John loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, fishing, boating, building RC cars and never saw a home improvement project he couldn’t tackle.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, John Duncan and Louise McRae; sister, Montyne Carroll; and brothers, Ronald McRae and Donald McRae.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy McRae; daughter, Michelle Smith; son, Chris (Karin) McRae; grandchildren, Hunter Smith, Peyton Smith and Chloe Smith; sisters, Gloria Guest and Linda (Roger) McGarrity.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Military Honors.
Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Billy Stephens
SUMMERVILLE — Billy Joseph Stephens, 55, passed away May 12, 2016.
Survivors include wife, Patty Stephens; son, Billy Stephens; father, John Eugene Stephens; siblings, Donald Dodson, Patty Anderson; three grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mason Funeral Home directing.
Jim Stubblefield
LaFAYETTE — Jim “Stub” Stubblefield, 73, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016.
Stub worked for Service Auto Parts and O’Reilly Auto Parts with 45 years of dedicated service.
Survived by his loving wife, Sharon Elaine Stubblefield, of LaFayette; daughter, Angie (Jack) Winesbourgh, of Chickamauga, Ga.; sons, Mike (Ruthann) Stubblefield, of Pensacola, Fla., and Robert (Karen) Stubblefield, of LaFayette; brother, Bill (Artie) Stubblefield, of LaFayette; grandchildren, James Lee Austin Stubblefield, of Rock Spring, Ga., Tascha Dienhart Gordon, of Meridian, Miss., Melissa Dienhart, of Pensacola, Jeanna Stubblefield, of Rock Spring, Brittany (Chris) McBryar, of Trenton, Ga., and Megan (Michael) Schrimpsher, of Flintstone, Ga.; brother-inlaw, Mike Ramey, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016, from the Wallis Memorial Chapel with a nephew and David Stubblefield officiating.
Interment in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers are Michael Schrimpsher, Jack Winesburgh, Chris McBryar, Mike Lemming, Barry Bourget and Luke Williams.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Evelyn Tucker
RINGGOLD — Evelyn (Granny) Lee Kelley Tucker, 80, passed away Friday May 13, 2016, at her residence.
A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, she was a former employee of BJB Electric.
Evelyn was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and served as Sunday School Secretary for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Tucker; parents, Earl and Pluma Shepherd Kelley; and two brothers, Charles and Clarence Kelley.
She is survived by four children, Cindy (Gary) Totton, of Chattanooga, Glenda (Michael) Henry, of Ringgold, Ga., Edwin (Carolyn) Tucker, of Ringgold, Ga., and Tony Tucker of Houston, Texas; sister, Edna (Buddy) Scott, of LaFayette, Ga.; brother, Jimmy Kelley, of LaFayette, Ga.; six grandchildren, Leah (Brandon) Perkins, Price Henry, Aaron (Brittney) Henry, Abbi Henry, Matthew Totton, and Nicholas Totton; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Gary Clark and Rev. Randy Chesnutt officiating.
Interment will follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Sunday, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday, from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Ga.
An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
ALABAMA Fuzzy Steele
BRIDGEPORT -- John William “Fuzzy” Steele, 70, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016.
A Vietnam veteran, and Bridgeport Lodge #543 member, his services are 2 p.m. CDT today from the Valley Funeral Home chapel in Stevenson.
Burial to follow in the Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens, Josh Meyers officiating.