OBITUARIES

Martha Brown

Martha L. Brown, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016.

Martha was a resident of Soddy-Daisy, and was a devoted member of the Christ Family Church.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ed Brown, and her daughter, Wanda Skelton.

Survivors include her daughter, Ann Brown of Bakewell, Tenn.; sisters, Bertha Cannon of Soddy-Daisy and Louise Brown of Hixson, Tenn.; along with several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held in the funeral home chapel Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 3 p.m. with Pastor Mart Zingerman presiding.

Interment to follow in Smith Cemetery.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the 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.

Laura Bunch

Laura Bunch, 45, of Chattanooga passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, at her home.

Arrangements will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, South Crest Chapel, Rossville.

Michael Daniel

Michael Keith Daniel, 60, passed away May 2, 2016, in a local hospital.

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

Randal Davis

Randal Anthony Davis, 42, of Chattanooga, passed away May 29, 2016, at his residence.

He will lie in state today at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.

The funeral follows at noon in the chapel with Terrance Fleming as the eulogist.

Burial in Tyner Cemetery.

Jimmie Eaton

James “Jimmie” Eaton, a longtime Chattanooga-area resident, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. He was 90 years old.

Jimmie was born on Oct. 31, 1925, and grew up in McMinnville, Tenn. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II, graduated from Lipscomb College, and earned a Master’s Degree from Peabody College before embarking on a life of ministry.

The last 50 years of his ministry were spent in the Chattanooga area and on various mission trips throughout the world. He was much beloved and touched many lives. Jimmie enjoyed University of Tennessee sports, big band music, history, but most of all he loved storytelling.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Anne.

He is survived by his three children, Steve (Margaret) Eaton of Atlanta, Ga., Mark (Debbie) Eaton of Franklin, Tenn., and Libby (Frank) Hutchison of Roswell, Ga.; seven cherished grandchildren, Kelly, Jenny, Lindsay, Jake, David, Lauren and Frank; and 15 wonderful great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Red Bank Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Red Bank Church of Christ Mission Fund.

May his kind and compassionate heart live on through all of us, and may our love be with him always.

The family has entrusted Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace with the arrangements, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415; www. lanefh.com.

Eula Emling

Eula Marie Gothard Conner Emling, of Hixson, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was 103 years old.

She was a longtime member of Hixson First Baptist Church and a charter member of King Terrace Baptist Church in Largo, Fla., where she served 25 years. Eula was called by Jesus to teach and she spend most of her active years teaching Sunday School Class. What a privilege to be called into the God’s service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Martha Gothard; brothers, Larry, Roy and Ulysses Gothard; husbands, Frazier Conner and Mansford Emling; sister, Mamie Worley; niece, Martha Rose Smith.

She is survived by four nephews, Donald, Gary “Bob,” James and Roy Worley; niece, Elsie Mae Layne.

The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Eula’s Life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016, at the North Chapel with Rev. Terry Shannon officiating.

Burial will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.

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

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

Myrt Gann

Helen Myrt Gann, 69, of Ooltewah, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, surrounded by her family.

Services will be held at noon today, June 4, 2016, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy Denham officiating.

Burial will follow at the New McDonald Cemetery, Ooltewah.

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.

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” (Sheila Roden) 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.

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.

Malcolm G. Newsom

Malcolm G. Newsom, 88, of Hixson, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016.

A native of Tampa, Fla., he has been a resident of the Chattanooga area for the past 53 years and was a member of Burks United Methodist Church. He was an Engineer with Combustion Engineering, retiring in 1985, and after that retired as a Consulting Engineer in 2012. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Millie Newsom, and his brother, Duke Newsom.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Newsom; two daughters, Cathy (Roger) Puls, Memphis, and Teresa Celeste (Chuck) Wallen, Hixson; son, Greg (Anita) Newsom, Soddy-Daisy; five grandchildren, Cory Wallen, Casey Wallen, Chelsea Newsom, Taylor Newsom and Mattison Newsom; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the North Chapel with the Rev. Rowland Buck officiating.

Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions may be made to Burk’s United Methodist Church, 6433 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Sunday before the service at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153.

Please share your memories at: ChattanoogaNorthChapel.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.

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.

Victoria Russell-Smith

Victoria Russell-Smith, 48, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 in the Hospice Care Center.

Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

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.

Louise Sheets

Jennie Louise Sheets, 80, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

She retired from Bi-Lo where everyone knew her as “Weezie”. She was an avid Braves fan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford M. Sheets; brothers, David Scott, Paul Scott, Billy Scott, Gene Scott and Wilson Scott.

Survivors include her sons, Ray Sheets (Debbie), Donald Sheets (Tonia), and Bruce Sheets (Charlene); daughters, Janie Sheets, Sue Thompson (Anky); brothers, Kenneth Scott (Marilyn), Bobby Scott (Debbie); sister, Cecil Teems (Buddy); 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with Bruce Sheets and Pat Sheets officiating.

Visitation is 1-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, at the 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.

Walter Smartt, M.D.

Walter Haines Smartt, M.D., 94, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, at his residence. He was a native Chattanoogan, having been born in his grandfather George Madison Smartt’s home on Fortwood Place in 1922.

Dr. Smartt graduated from Baylor School in 1940, Virginia Military Institute in 1944 and University of Virginia Medical School in 1948. He also earned a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in 1955.

He served in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon, attaining the rank of Captain, and was a veteran of the Korean War.

Dr. Smartt also served as the Public Health Director for Los Angeles County, Calif.

He was a Cradle Roll Member of First Baptist Church of Chattanooga.

Dr. Smartt was the son of the late Harold Robert and Mary Virginia Hill Smartt. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Harold Robert Jr. and Eleanor Overend Smartt; and their son, Harold Robert Smartt III.

Dr. Smartt is survived by his son, Edward Earl Long; one niece, Elizabeth J. Smartt, and her children, Kenneth and Paige; one nephew, James Madison Smartt, and his sons, James Madison Smartt Jr. MD and Walter Polk Smartt.

Graveside services and inurnment will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Forest Hills Cemetery, with Rev. Joe Novenson officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive St., Meinrad, IN 47577.

Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo 423-821-7551; www. wannfuneralhome.com.

W.R. Smith

William R. Smith, 80, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday June 3, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Bert Smith; brothers, Lloyd Smith, Floyd Smith and Sherman Smith; and sisters, Gertrude Sunderland, Lorene Millsaps, Mary Ruth Ables, Imogene Grant and Robbie Grant.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Brach Sapp.

Services will be announced at a later date.

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

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

Rachel Sparks

Rachel Martell Sparks, 74, passed Thursday, June 2, 2016, in a local health care facility.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Advantage Funeral and

Cremation Services, Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors; 423-265-4414.

Emily Thomas

Emily Jeanette Thomas, of Chattanooga, finished her life’s race on May 16, 2016, having spent her final week in the loving presence of her three children. She was 76 years old.

Emily was born on July 15, 1939, to Roscoe Clinton and Hassie Mae Runyon in Chattanooga. Emily spent her entire life in Chattanooga, having been baptized and growing up at Lupton Drive Baptist Church. Later in life, she became a faithful Soldier of the Salvation Army, Chattanooga Citadel and raised her children attending The Salvation Army.

Emily served faithfully for many years as the store manager at The Salvation Army store once located on McCallie Ave. Countless people were shown the Good News of Jesus by Emily in word and in deed. All who came in contact with her knew her loving, serving Spirit.

Emily was most proud of her three children, David Thomas of Chattanooga, Scott Thomas of Chickamauga, Ga., and Connie Barrington of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and her five grandchildren, Mckenzi Thomas of Nashville, Tenn., and Anthony, Ella, Talitha and Wesley Barrington of Oklahoma City and Noah and Nick Green of Chickamauga.

Emily was preceded in death by her loving parents and her husband, Franklin Lawson.

The family will receive friends Monday, June 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the East Brainerd Chapel.

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

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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 today, June 4, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.

Randall Bunch

PIKEVILLE — Randall Bunch, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

Services are Saturday, June 4, at 1 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel.

Burial in Humble Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville, Tenn.

Fay Nance

GRUETLI-LAAGER – Margaret Fay Nance, 85, passed away Friday June 3, 2016, at the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

She was a member of Bibleway Holiness Church.

She was born in Bryants Cove on Jan. 3, 1931, to John Lafayette and Katie Maggie Plumer Davis Knowlan, who preceded her in death along with her husband, Mitchel G. Nance; sisters, Louise Brewer, Myrtis Marie Taylor and Helen Caldwell Givens, infant sisters, Martha and Julie; brothers, John Nolan, George, Hershel, Harold Clifford, Haskel, Gillam and Douglas Knowlan; step-brothers, Paul and Willie Caldwell.

She is survived by her son, Timothy G. (Carol) Nance, Hixson; daughter, Elizabeth Faye Bivens, Coalmont; brothers, Charles Ray (Yo) Knowlan, Chattanooga, and Preston (Willene) Knowlan, Gruetli-Laager; sister, Troas Layne, Palmer; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CDT Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Ministers Don Layne and Jeremy Robinson officiating.

Burial to follow in Burketts Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation: 3–9 p.m. Saturday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.; www.laynefuneralhome.com.

Betty Sue Panter

PIKEVILLE — Betty Sue Panter, 70, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville, Tenn.

GEORGIA Buford Baldwin

RINGGOLD — Buford T. Baldwin, 93, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. EST 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 Saturday from noon2 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Ina Steele Crouch

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN — Ina Jean Steele Crouch, 87, recently a resident of Pawleys Island, S.C., passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, in Georgetown.

She was born on Aug. 26, 1928, in Pamplico, S.C., to the late Charles Dargan Steele and Evelyn Shelfer Steele. Mrs. Crouch was living in Beaufort, S.C., when she met and married her beloved husband, the late Reginald W. Crouch of Greenville, S.C.

They resided in Greenville until their move to Lookout Mountain in 1970, where Mrs. Crouch was an active member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church and the Woodland Garden Club. Devoted to her church, Mrs. Crouch was responsible for overseeing the landscaping of the church grounds for many years. She was also instrumental in seeing the church’s Memorial Garden become a reality.

In addition to raising her daughter, caring for her husband, and devoting many hours to community service, Mrs. Crouch was also a loving friend to many, enjoying a variety of recreational pursuits, including bridge, tennis, and gardening. Her personal garden was a great source of pleasure throughout her life.

Surviving are her daughter, Jean Crouch Rothrock; and her husband, Steve, of Georgetown.

The memorial service will be noon Monday at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.

A graveside service was held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, S.C.

The family will receive friends from 11-11:45 a.m. Monday in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be given to Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden Fund, 316 N. Bragg Ave., Lookout Mountain, TN 37350.

Condolences may be expressed online at www. RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley, which is assisting the family.

Dorothy Green

RINGGOLD — Dorothy Frances Brown Green, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, in a local hospital.

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; 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 Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin McClendon officiating.

Burial will follow at Sarah’s Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday 10-11 a.m. EDT Saturday.

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

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.

Danny Irvin

FORT OGLETHORPE — Danny Lebron Irvin, 64, died Thursday June 2, 2016, at his residence.

He was born on April 8, 1952 in McMinnville Tenn. Danny was the son of the late Freeman and Dorothy Hobbs Irvin.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country with valor and honor.

Mr. Irvin was retired from The City of Chattanooga Fire Department after 26 years of service and four years at the City of Fort Oglethorpe Parks Department.

Danny was a local historian and loved studying the Civil War and local history and was an avid baseball fan.

Survivors are his loving children, Christina (Jason) Thomson of Atlanta and Casey Irvin of Fort Oglethorpe; and grandson, Anson Thomson.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Sims officiating and Christina Thomson delivering a eulogy.

Interment in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Trudy Ratliff-Brown

ROCK SPRING — Hazel Gertrude “Trudy” Ratliff-Brown, 82, died Thursday June 2, 2016, in a local hospital.

She was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from Blue Cross-Blue Shield.

She is survived by her husband, Reed Brown; two daughters, Janice (Tracy) Scott, Chickamuaga, and Janet (Buckie) Taylor, Lake City, Fla.; two sons, Gerry (Shirley) Ratliff, Houston, Texas, and Brent (Emily) Ratliff, Medellin, Columbia, South America; grandchildren, Travis, April, Eric, Matthew, Winn, West, Luke, Sarah, Sebastian, Emily, Juan and Jet; great-grandchildren, Madison, Braden, Tucker, Ryder, Bailey, Blake and Brantley; and several nieces and nephews.

Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family and view the memorial tribute.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Borger officiating.

Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Lula Bell Stephens

ORME — Lula Bell Stephens, 80, died June 2, 2016.

Visitation Friday at 4 p.m. CDT, and Saturday at Orme Valley Independent Church of God

Services 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, June 5, at the church.

Burial: Dorans Cove Cemetery, Bridgeport.

Arrangements by Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson, Ala.

Virginia Williams

RINGGOLD — Virginia Elizabeth Williams, 88, previously of Highlands, N.C., passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, at her home. She was born March 9, 1928, in Douglas, Ga., to the late James and Bertha Harrell.

She was a member of Ringgold First Baptist Church and the Deborah/T.E.L. Sunday School Class.

Her husband of 62 years, Dr. Louis Andrew Williams; brothers, Henry Harrell, Jack Harrell, and James “Sally” Laura Harrel; and sisters, Mary Jeanette Dorminy and Louise Brown; preceded her in death.

Survivors include her son, Chuck Williams; daughters, Pam (Williams) and Bill Guinn and Millie (Williams) and Glenn Cheek, all of Ringgold; grandchildren, Heath Williams of Chattanooga, Kristin (Williams) and Randy Overton of Chickamauga, Ga., Brad and Lizziy Cheek, of Ooltewah, Tenn., Lezlie (Cheek) and Matt Fry of Smyrna, Tenn., Elizabeth (Cheek) and Jamie Ference of Black Mountain, N.C., Alexandrea Cheek of Ringgold, Sara Webb of Chattanooga, Trevor Guinn, Trent and Holly Guinn, Tracey Guinn Walker, all of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; and beloved pet Bebe.

The family will receive friends Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Rev. Eric Kennedy officiating.

Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ringgold First Baptist Church, Building Fund, 7611 Nashville St., Ringgold, GA 30736.

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

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

ALABAMA James Durham

FLAT ROCK — James Byron Durham, 65, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016.

Funeral is 2 p.m. CDT Monday, June 6, from Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.

Burial in Smith’s Cemetery.

Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the church and 10 a.m. until service time.

Arrangements: W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

W.L. Helton

POWELL — W.L. “Slick” Helton, 84, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016.

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. CDT Sunday from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Burial in Kirk Memorial Gardens.

Visitation: 2-8 p.m. CDT at the chapel.