OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY
Kelly Anne Alexander
Kelly Anne Alexander, 52, of Hixson, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Kelly gained much pleasure from music, fashion and literature. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
She was predeceased by her father, Glen Francis Gatlin; grandmother, Francis May Norman; grandfather, Master Sergeant C.W. Morman; grandmother, Ruby Gatlin; and grandfather, William Gatlin.
She is survived by her husband, Stacey Jon Alexander; mother, Diane Norman Conley; stepfather, Terry Conley; sisters, Elizabeth “Betsy” McClain, Lindy Roden; brother, Glen Gatlin Jr.; sons, Zachary Malone, Benjamin Malone, Braxton Malone; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Fellowship Hall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4.
The Rev. Bill Williams will conduct a memorial service in the church at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation or The “Believe” campaign for Erlanger’s Children’s Hospital, in the name of Kelly Anne Alexander.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory; Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral. com.
James Bradford
James Bradford, 59, of Chattanooga, passed away June 2, 2016, at a local healthcare facility.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Robert Bush III
Robert Homer Bush III, 62, of Chattanooga, passed on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was a 1972 graduate of Riverside High. He worked at U.S. Pipe, Chattanooga Housing Authority, was a Journeymen Electrician of IBEW Local 175 and retired as an electrician from Hamilton County School System.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Homer Jr. and Billie Anne Bush.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Gwyndon Clay Bush; son, Robert Homer (LaTonya) Bush IV; daughter, Ebony (Korey) Owens; brother, William (Doris) Bush; sisters, Barbara (Robert) Farris, Jetta (Herman) Gilbert, Mable (Clifton) Willingham; grandchildren, Monica Bush, Robert H. Bush V.
The service will be held at noon, Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Greater New Home Baptist Church, 2809 13th Ave., Chattanooga TN 37407.
Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today, June 3. Family will receive friends from 6–7 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 6229995.
Randal Davis
Randal Anthony Davis, 42, of Chattanooga, passed away May 29, 2016, at his residence.
He was employed by Consulate Healthcare.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Beatrice Davis; grandfathers, Allen Lewis Sr. and James Davis; brothers, Clifford Lewis and Antwaun Fleming.
Survivors include his daughter, Valencia Davis; fiancé, Amellia Anderson; mother, Dorothy Fleming; father, Charles Lewis Sr.; grandmother, Minnie Lee Lewis; brothers, Terrance Fleming, Ed Oxendine, Maurice Oxendine, Charles (Charlene) Lewis Jr., and Charles Joseph (Dara) Lewis; sisters, Sanita Lewis, Fansalita Fish, Latosha Tate, Temeca Bradley and Nicole Taylor; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He will lie in state Saturday at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at noon in the chapel with Terrance Fleming as the eulogist.
Burial in Tyner Cemetery.
Myrt Gann
Helen Myrt Gann, 69, of Ooltewah went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, surrounded by her family.
A lifelong resident of Hamilton County, Mrs. Gann retired from the Hamilton County Dept. of Education after 28 years of service. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church for the past 46 years, where she had served with the Youth Department and was a former Sunday school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mary Price, and her sister, Sandra Paul.
Mimi Myrt loved the ocean and walking on the beach with her family. She also loved flower gardening and always had the most beautiful flowers around her home.
During her girls’ early years, she was very active as a Girl Scout leader with them and later Mimi Myrt’s summers were always spent supporting her children and grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors are her loving and faithful husband of 52 years, Bob Gann; devoted daughters, Melissa (Brad) Braswell and Kristy Gann (Danny Wright), all of Ooltewah; three precious grandchildren, Bradley, Blake and Briggs Braswell, all of Ooltewah; niece, Karen Ann (Del) Ottinger, Ooltewah; and nephew, Eric (Christy) Paul; Ringgold; several cousins.
Services will be held at noon Saturday, June 4, 2016, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy Denham officiating.
Burial will follow at the New McDonald Cemetery, Ooltewah, with Briggs, Blake and Bradley Braswell, Eric Paul, Travis Payne, Buddy Johnson and Tim Gilbert serving as pallbearers.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga and especially Teresa, Amissa and Jacqueline for their loving care of our dear Mimi Myrt.
The family will receive friends Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Herbert Ginn
Herbert Jerry Ginn, 74, a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in a local healthcare facility.
H e attended Wauhatchie United Methodist Church. He was a member of Lookout Valley Masonic Lodge # 673.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mattie Reed Ginn.
Mr. Ginn is survived by his son, Jerry “Bubba” Ginn; three daughters, Debbie Hope Ginn, Misty Ginn (Eric) Frizzell and April Ginn (James) Daniel; four grandchildren, Brittany Frizzell, Eric Henderson, Emily Frizzell and Hannah Ginn; best friend and brother in Christ, Terry Humphrey.
Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at Wauhatchie United Methodist Church with Rev. Christina DowlingSoka officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at the church.
Arrangements are by Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road; 423362-5999.
Audrey Hash
Audrey J. Hash, 82, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 31, 2016.
Mrs. Hash was a 1951 graduate of Lakeview High School and held memberships with Thankful Memorial Episcopal, Grace Episcopal and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was preceded in death by her parents, Audrey and Ed Moran, and husband, Juel Thomas Hash.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Cherie McCroskey and Kathryn Hash Wright; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Jeanette Hash; grandchildren, Graham Roberts, Chelsey and Chris Mangum, Robert John Wright, Lori Wright Nelson, Sandy Wright Langston, Emily Wright Larmon, Corey, Savanna and Cassidy Hash; several great-grandchildren.
To share expressions of sympathy, visit her online guestbook at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Quinn Parman officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday from noon until the service hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Dan Jackson Jr.
Dan Jackson Jr., 83, formerly of Chattanooga, and a 1953 graduate of Howard High School, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, in Atlanta, Ga., at H.D. Rhodes Healthcare Center.
The funeral will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2161 Oakview Road, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30317.
Arrangements by Willie Watkins Mortuary, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30310, 404-758-1731.
Courtesy announcement by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Lawauna Jones
Lawauna June Jones, 52, passed away May 30, 2016, in a local hospital.
She was formerly employed with Oriental Weavers as a binder. Lawauna was a graduate of Howard High School, class of 1981.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen P. Shropshire and Grace Lee Patton; first husband, Ronnie Dale Ray.
Survivors include her children, Gary Shropshire and Laronda Michele Shropshire; grandchildren, Ladarius Cal Jr., Sevynn Shropshire, Levi Cal; husband, James Jones; siblings, Allen Vincent Shropshire, Kerry Shropshire and Lakisha Johnson; cousin, Cyzanne Cothran; best friend, Angela Benning.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, in the Chapel with Pastor Aaron L. Cody officiating.
Interment: Highland Memorial Gardens.
The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Ted King
Theodore Franklin “Ted” King Jr. joined his Savior in heaven Wednesday morning, June 1, 2016.
A lifetime resident of Chattanooga, he was born to Theo F. and Hilda Hager King on August 9, 1932. His older sister, Carol King Baker, also preceded him in death.
Ted was a proud graduate of both McCallie School (1950) and Vanderbilt University (1954) and faithfully attended his class reunions and many sporting events. He later served his country in the Army during the Korean conflict.
Ted began his insurance career at Provident Life Insurance. He then joined Trotter, Boyd and Keese, which became AGA. He spent his happiest years as a partner in Huffaker Insurance, from which he later retired. He was proud to provide home visits as part of his service to his clients. He was also very involved in the Chattanooga community, serving with Rotary International and United Way and also on many local boards. He was in all respects a gentleman.
Ted’s faith was very important to him. He attended First Presbyterian Church until early adulthood. Following his marriage, he joined Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, where he served as usher and deacon and sang in the sanctuary choir. He faithfully attended services until just prior to his death.
Ted was predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances “Bunny”, in November, after 52 years of marriage.
He is survived by his muchloved daughters, Hilda (Marshall) Jemison, of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., and Ashley (Bob) Scoggins, of Huntsville, Ala.; five grandchildren, Sarah, Ryan and Sydney Scoggins, of Huntsville, and King and Bo Jemison, of Lookout Mountain.
The family wishes to thank Caris Hospice and Bright Star for their exemplary service to our parents. We especially acknowledge Pep, Patty, Sarah, Cheryl, Moses and Bill from Bright Star and Lee Ann from Caris.
The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, followed by a private burial.
The family will receive friends from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to McCallie School or to Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4000 Tennessee Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37409; 423821-7551.
Please share your memories, stories and photos at www.wannfuneralhome.com.
Lucille McLaughlin
Lucille K. McLaughlin, born on Jul 7, 1930, in Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Lucille worked as an Office Manager in a medical facility her entire professional career. She was a member of Hospice Volunteers and Murray Hills Garden Club as Treasurer.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Paul “Rudy” McLaughlin; her parents, Joseph S. Kochanowski and Mary Cecelia Kochanowski; brothers, Frances S. Clarence, John (Micky) and Leon Kochanowski; sisters, Cecelia Morris, Barbara Kochanowski, Louise Lane, Bernice Myers and Rosemary Huhn.
Lucille is survived by her son, Mark (Angela) McLaughlin; daughter, Luanne McLaughlin; grandchildren, Zach (Tracey) McLaughlin and Amanda Paige McLaughlin; great-grandchild, Miller Clare McLaughlin; sister, Eleanor Sowder; several nieces and nephews; special sister, Patsy Nance; dear friend, Gloria Lee; and her best friend, Lexie.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 3, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 4, from noon-1 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace
Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at St. Jude Catholic Church, with Father Charlie Burton officiating.
Interment to follow to Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Catholic Church.
The family has entrusted Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace with the arrangements: 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415; www.lanefh.com.
Connie Murtomaki
Connie Richardson Murtomaki, 74, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and formerly of Soddy-Daisy, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Vernon Eustice Richardson.
Connie was born July 29, 1941 in Chattanooga. She graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School in 1959 and the University of Tennessee (GO VOLS) in 1963. She earned a Masters Degree from Webster University.
Connie retired as Resource Manager for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command in 1991 after over 28 years of dedicated service.
She is survived by her husband, Duane RW Murtomaki, with whom she shared over 40 years of wedded bliss; an aunt, Barbara Adams; a sister, Nancy (Charlie) Burks; nephews, Wendell Paul (Tracy) Curvin, Chris (Joyce) Curvin and Danny (Holly) Curvin. Connie is also survived by her special cousin, Jaime, husband Phillip Ingle and their children, Rebekah (Andrew) Susman and Josh.
Connie was a member of NARFE, The Elks and a former officer of the VFW Auxiliary and Moose Chapter, both in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, Murrells Inlet, is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles O’Daniel
Charles Ray O’Daniel, 67, of Hixson, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home. Charles was a truck driver for Aztec and Bennette Trucking for many years.
He was preceded in death by his son, Casey Walker.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy O’Daniel; daughters, Shannon (Daniel Marvin) O’Daniel and Catrece (Travis) Wileman; sisters, Rebecca (Fred) Matheson and Vanesa (Sam) Marlar; and grandchildren, Sydney and Ian Wileman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in Hamilton County Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, and 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday, at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, 423-843-2525.
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.
Margarette Ogle
Margarette Gibbs Ogle, 92, formerly of Clemson, S.C., wife of 68 years to Wayne LeRoy Ogle, died peacefully Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Chattanooga.
Born in Knoxville, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Lola Clapp Gibbs.
She was a graduate of Knoxville High School. She was a retired secretary with Duke Power and was a member of Clemson United Methodist Church.
She was active in the community, having been a longtime treasurer of the Tamassee Chapter of the D.A. R., member of the Clemson Garden Club and various bridge clubs. Mrs. Ogle enjoyed friends, Clemson Heights neighbors and traveled extensively throughout the country as well as overseas.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Wayne “Roy” Ogle, are her son, Anthony “Tony” Ogle of Greenville; daughter, Diane (Anthony Randolph) Riddle of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Ryan Glover, Jay Ogle, Jonathan Ogle, Tim Ogle and Randy Watkins; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with Rev. Megan Augustine officiating.
Burial will follow in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Clemson, S.C.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416; to Tamassee D.A.R. School, P.O. Box 8, 1925 Baumgardner Drive, Tamassee, SC 29686; or to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Chattanooga, 2015 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.
Ernest Oliver
Ernest Ashley Oliver, 75, of Chattanooga, died unexpectedly on Friday morning, May 27, 2016.
Ernest was born in Chickamauga, Ga., the son of the late Luther and Mildred Oliver. He graduated from Chattanooga Valley High School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He served as a Captain in the United States Army and received his commission from Officers Candidate School at Fort Sill, Okla.
He was retired from the Michigan State Police Crime Laboratory and was owner of Oliver Plumbing and Septic Systems.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Christine T. Oliver; two sons, Eric (Andrea) Oliver of Nashville and Andrew Oliver of Los Angeles, Calif.; one granddaughter, Piper Oliver; two brothers, William Joseph Oliver of Los Angeles and Barry Oliver of Kingsport, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather on Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at the High Point Cemetery, 8645 Highway 193 in Chattanooga Valley for graveside services and military honors.
The funeral procession will leave the Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning and proceed to the cemetery. Friends are invited to meet and go in the procession.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 3, from 5-8 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the National VFW Association, Washington D.C. Office, 200 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002, in Mr. Oliver’s memory.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Jimmie Owenby
Jimmie Katherine Rogers Owenby, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at a local health care facility.
Mrs. Owenby was born in Maryville, Tenn., to the late Leonard and Nancy Rogers. She was retired from Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company and was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. She will always be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Don Owenby; infant daughter, Terry Katherine; her parents; brother, Fred Rogers; and sister, Doris Badgett.
Surviving are her son, Roger Owenby, of Chattanooga; daughter, Jane Harper and her husband Lee, of Signal Mountain; grandson, Lee Harper Jr. of Newport, R.I.; granddaughter, Natalie Miller and her husband Matthew, of San Diego, Calif.; brother, Tom Rogers; and sister, Jean Pryor of Maryville, Tenn.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Monday, June 6, 2016, at the funeral home.
Graveside Services will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Manorhouse Assisted Living and Hospice of Chattanooga for their special care of their mother.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 404 S. Moore Road.
Doris Pearson
Doris Ann Davis Pearson, 78, of Signal Mountain, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Doris was born in Birmingham,
Ala., on April 23, 1936. She graduated from Bessemer High School before going on to Auburn University, where she majored in Accounting.
Doris and Jerry met when their families moved in across the street from each other. They married within the year and have been together for 57 years. Doris retired from Girls Preparatory School, where she was the Business Office Manager for over 20 years. She loved her position there and the lifelong friendships she made. Doris enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, church, dinner and lunch dates with friends. Relationships were the most important part of her life. She adored her grandchildren and made a lasting impact on each of their lives. Doris was a loving wife, mother, Nana, sister and friend.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and John Davis, and her brother, John Davis Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Pearson; daughters, Cindy (Curt) Grantham, Sheri (Robert) Mastin; grandchildren, John and Carter Grantham and Davis and Molly Mastin. In addition, she is survived by her sisters, Kay (Comer) Justice, Becky Harmon; her brother, Steve (Susan) Davis; and sistersin-law, Yondle Davis, Evelyn (Jeff) Vines, Sue (Morris) Jackson, Kay (Bob) Lindsey; and brother-in-law, John (Linda) Pearson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Scott Bowen will conduct a memorial service in Marr Chapel, Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 11 a.m.
Visitation will be after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Chambliss Center for Children, 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated.
Opal Rigsby
Opal Virginia Gamble Rigsby went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was a lifelong member of Concord Baptist Church in Chattanooga. Throughout her life, her conviction of faith remained strong and her love for Jesus was unwavering.
Throughout her childhood, Opal won many art awards, awakening a love of art that would follow her into adulthood. Due to her talent as an adult, she worked at Olan Mills as an Oil Portrait Color Specialist. She also worked in the nursery at Concord Baptist for over 20 years, allowing her to witness to children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman B. Rigsby; mother, Climmie Chastain Gamble; father, Calvin Gamble; brothers, H.T. and C.L. Gamble; and sister, Patricia Gamble Brooks.
She leaves behind a loving legacy of three children: daughters, Cheryl (Ted) Rigsby Bryant, Lisa Rigsby Altum, son, Monty (Karen) Rigsby; grandchildren, Diane (Steve) Neil, Jason (Emily) Bryant, Tiffany Lawson Nabors, Holly Denise Altum, Andrew and Zac Rigsby; great-grandchildren, Savanna, Laura and Josh Neil, Jasmyne Nabors, Henry and Ester Bryant; and niece, Barbara Rigsby Hannah.
Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Doug Plumlee officiating.
Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Highway 153 in Hixson, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 4, from 1-2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
William Rockwood
William “Rocky” Rockwood, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 28, 2016.
Rocky, a navy veteran, was employed at Mountain View Ford, Benny Jackson Ford and Walden Security.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Vickey Madewell Rockwood; children, Bruce (Sherlyn) Rockwood of Nashville, Elaine (Loren) Kadrie of Chattanooga, Dennis Rockwood of Signal Mountain, Sandie (Rick) Baxter of Chattanooga and Dusty (Brad) Snoke of Ooltewah; seven grandchildren and multiple great and great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, at Victory Church, 3903 Volunteer Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory; Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral. com.
Frances “Frankie” Sharp
Frances “Frankie” Pierson Sharp, 77, died Friday, May 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, a brother and a sister.
She is survived by two daughters, Marnie Roden (Lee), Leslie Longshore (Shea); three grandchildren, Shea Longshore, Madeleine Longshore, Jackson Longshore; two brothers, five sisters, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She grew up in Kingsport, Tenn., and later moved to Nashville, where she was married and raised her two girls.
She moved to Chattanooga in 2004, to be close to her daughters and grandchildren, and worked as an Assistant Manager of the Dollar General Store in Lookout Valley.
She enjoyed crossword puzzles and quilting with her sisters.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Parlor at First Baptist Church, Chattanooga.
Gary Taylor
Gary “KaKa” Taylor, 57, passed away on May 27, 2016, in a local hospital.
He is a graduate of Howard High School, class of 1977. He was employed with the City of Chattanooga for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Casper Wells; sisters, Brenda Taylor, Loretta McShan and Sharon Owens.
Survivors include his loving mother, Lindy Taylor; daughter, Marquita (Jonathan) Crawford, of Nashville; grandson, Johnathan Crawford II, Nashville; sister, Phyllis, (Robert) Davis Jr., of Clarksville, Tenn.; brother, Adolph Taylor, of Chattanooga.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, in the chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Ingram officiating.
Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Estelle Trotter
Estelle Jordan Trotter, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday June 1, 2016, at her home.
She was formerly employed by Chattanooga Glass, where she retired from after 42 years of service. She was of the Church of God faith.
She is reunited with her son, James “Jimmy” Skelton, brothers, Cecil Jordan and Grady Jordan.
Survivors include her son, John (Ann) Trotter Jr. of Trenton, Ga.; son, Michael (Darlene) Young of Crossville, Tenn.; grandchildren, John L. Trotter III of Chattanooga and Dustin (Trisha) Stevens of Hixson, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Harlon and Shae Stevens; sister, Daisy Gamble of Lookout Mountain, Ga.; also several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Reeves Cemetery with Rev. David Stancil officiating.
Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Visit www.RyanFuneralHome.net to share memories and condolences.
Barry Webb
Barry Scott Webb, of Ooltewah, passed away quietly in his sleep at home on Monday, May 30, 2016.
His passing was sudden and unexpected.
Barry was 53 years old.
Barry graduated from Ooltewah High School before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. His military decorations include “AF Good Conduct Medal”, AF Outstanding Unit Award“, ”AF Longevity Service Award Ribbon“, and ”AF Training Ribbon.“While serving in the Air Force, Barry’s specialties were in aircraft armament systems and airframe repair.
After his honorable discharge, Barry served as a civil servant at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Fla., in aircraft maintenance.
He was currently employed with the State of Tennessee at the Bear Trace Golf Course.
Barry loved motorcycles even competing in the National Semi-Pro MX races, while living in Jacksonville. More recently here at home, Barry would be seen riding his Harley-Davidson.
Barry was preceded in death by his father, Harley E. Webb, in 2007, after which he returned to live in Ooltewah.
Barry is survived by his son, Travis (Krissy) Webb; granddaughter, Stormie Webb; mother, Mary Webb; sister, Denise (Steve) Wilson; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Barry will be buried with military honors at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Barry to the American Heart Association at https:// donatenow.heart.org
.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.
Miracle Weems-Grant
Infant Miracle Daye Weems-Grant, 7 weeks, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, in a local hospital.
She is survived by her parents, Brian Terrell Grant and Elizabeth Inez Weems; a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be Saturday, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.
Jimmie Williams
Jimmie Mae Williams, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away June 1, 2016, at a local hospital.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
TENNESSEE Norman Eaton
ATHENS — Norman Lee Eaton, 70, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his residence.
Funeral: 7 p.m. Sunday from Ziegler chapel.
Burial 11 a.m. Monday in McMinn Memory Gardens.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday at funeral home.
Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens in charge of arrangements.
John Evans
RICEVILLE — John Paul Evans, 61, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his residence.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McMinn Memory Gardens.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Saturday at funeral home. Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Jo Kucera
WINCHESTER — Betty Jo Kucera, 80, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at her residence.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. CDT Friday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.
Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Roy Rheal Jr.
WHITWELL — Roy Robert Rheal, Jr., passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force, with the rank of Sargent and the Dade County Police Department. He was partners with Benny Hinn ministries.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Robert and Margie Stewart Rheal Sr.; his siblings, Ama Lee, James David, Peggy Joyce, and Ronnie Eugene Rheal.
Roy is survived by his wife, Wilma D. Roberson Rheal; children, Sarah Robin Rheal, Steve Rheal, Odis Rheal, Ryan Rheal, Cole Rheal and Stephanie Castle; brothers, Kenneth Price Rheal, Oscar Boyd Rheal and Gary Darrell Rheal; sisters, Clara Bell Billingsley and Cynthia Yuvonne Rheal; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. CDT, Sunday, June 5, 2016.
Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Full military honors will be provided by the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. CDT, Saturday, June 4, 2016.
To send online condolences visit www.tatefh.com.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home LLC, Jasper, Tenn., 423-942-9500.
Steven Robeson
WINCHESTER — Steven James Robeson, 60, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016.
He served 18 years in the United States Marine Corps and Tennessee National Guard.
Graveside Services will be 2 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester.
GEORGIA Buford Baldwin
RINGGOLD — Buford T. Baldwin, 93, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Baldwin was a resident of Ringgold for 27 years and a member of Community Baptist Church in East Ridge. His love of life was serving his Lord and his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Clara L. Baldwin.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Pat (Paul) Forrester of LaFayette, and Diane Gruetter of Ringgold; granddaughters, Pam Underdue, Janet (Mark) Edwards, Michelle (Rob) Oates, Dana (J.C.) Cedres and April Saine; great-grandchildren, Justin, Logan, Brayden, Bryson, Hadleigh, Sophia, Taylor and Brody; great-great-grandchildren, Ryleigh and Raegan.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. EDT at Freeman Chapel Cemetery, Albertville, Ala., with Pastor Alan Robinson officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends Friday from 4–8 p.m. and Saturday from noon-2 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Trudy Brown
ROCK SPRING — Hazel Trudy Ratliff Brown, 82, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, in a local hospital.
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Douglas Daldine
ROCKY FACE — Douglas Kenneth Daldine, 48, departed this life on May 31, 2016.
He was a resident of North Georgia for more than 20 years and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Norma Richway Daldine.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cora Johnson Daldine, of Rocky Face; son, Daniel (Sarah) Daldine, of Sanford, Mich.; one sister and four brothers, all of Michigan; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and adopted dad, Tony “Pop” Insinga.
A scheduled memorial service will be announced by the family.
Arrangements are by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy Green
RINGGOLD — Dorothy Frances Brown Green, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Green grew up in the Chattanooga area, lived in the Ringgold community for over 50 years, and had resided at NHC-Fort Oglethorpe for the last year. Dorothy and her husband, Jennings, were the owners/operators of Post Oak Grocery Store and were longtime members of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, now Heritage Point Baptist Church.
She had a passion and gift for gardening, which she generously shared the rewards with family and friends. Dorothy was an encyclopedia of local historical information, enjoyed ancestry research and bird watching, and was a good neighbor to her community by caring for and helping others in need.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William Jennings Green; parents, Albert Jackson Brown and Mabel Ruble Brown; and brothers, Ralph Ernest Brown and Paul Tyler Brown.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy maybe shared on her online guestbook at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Dr. Neal Brown officiating.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Rev. Henry Hooper
TRENTON — Rev. Henry Clement Hooper, 89, passed away on June 1, 2016. He was a member of the Open Door Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Glenna Della Hooper.
He is survived by his daughters, Marlynn (Jerry) Blevins of South Pittsburg, Tenn., Lanita (Jim) Sells of McDonald, Tenn., and Eileen (Ed) Stacy of Bay City, Texas; and one son, Wayne Hooper of Trenton. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Jeremy Blevins, Jason Blevins, Heath Hooper, Justice Hooper, Amberly Matthews and Deidra Stacy; along with his special friends, Carol Faye Hooper and Stephanie McCarthy Ashburn; numerous nieces and nephews and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Trenton Chapel of Moore Funeal Home with Rev. Marvin McClendon officiating.
Burial will follow at Sarah’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday 5-8 p.m. EDT; Saturday 10-11 a.m.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.moorefuneralhometrenton.com.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home.
Annie Owen
ROCK SPRING — Annie Gribble Owen, 87, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 31, 2016.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 3, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with her son-in-law, Jim Atkins, and Rev. Denny Patrick officiating.
Burial will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Cemetery, with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or Peavine Baptist Church Building Fund.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Joe Bob Wiggins
SUMMERVILLE — Joe Bob Wiggins, 77, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service.
Arrangements are by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville: www.masonfuneralhome.com.
ALABAMA Jessie Mae Davis
FORT PAYNE — Jessie Mae Davis, 94, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Earnest Davis; parents, Walter and Fannie B. Pendergrass; son, Kenneth Wayne Davis; grandson, Rickey Davis; daughtersin-law, Ruth Davis and Helen Davis; brothers, Noah Pendergrass, James Pendergrass and M.L. Pendergrass; sisters, Gertrude Davis, Gracie Hancock, Ruby Lee Veal, Ruthie Lackey and Emma Tankersley.
Loved ones who survive her include her son, Ernest Leon Davis of Rainsville, Ala.; daughter, Gloria Jean (Charles) Farmer of Rock Spring, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.
Her funeral services will be today, June 3, 2016, at 2 p.m. CDT from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Brother James Lynch officiating.
Burial will follow in Mount Herman Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. CDT until service time at the funeral home.
Lloyd Gibson
STEVENSON — Lloyd “Buddy” Gibson, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Funeral services set for 2 p.m. CDT Saturday, June 4, from the Stevenson chapel of Valley Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Stevenson City Cemetery.
Visitation: 3-9 p.m. CDT Friday from the funeral home chapel.
Lona Harrison
FORT PAYNE — Lona Harrison, 91, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CDT Saturday, June 4, 2016, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Rainsville.
Burial to follow in Adamsburg Cemtery.
Visitation: noon-8 p.m. CDT Friday, June 3, at the chapel.