OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY Dorothy Blair
Dorothy Blair, 84, a long-time resident of Hixson, and a recent transplant to Memphis, to be near family, died peacefully in her son’s home on Saturday afternoon.
She is now in the presence of her Savior and Lord and reunited with her husband, Ken, who has been in heaven for over 11 years. Dot, or DotDot as she was named by a grandchild 25 years ago, was a lady full of life, love, and laughter.
She adored her family, especially her one and only child, and always enjoyed being in the middle of the fun.
She was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church in Chattanooga, and attended Bellevue in Memphis, where her son was Minister of Music.
Her mischievous grin and infectious giggle will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Blair, of Hixson; her parents, Gardner and Vicie Montgomery, of Boaz, Ala.; brothers, Ralph Montgomery and Clyde Montgomery; sister, Louise Ayers; and her first granddaughter, Christine Marie Farr.
She is survived by her brother, John Montgomery (Gay), of Ft. Myers, Fla.; her son, Rev. Mark E. Blair (Mardi), of Memphis; her step-daughter, Linda B. Farr (Dr. John Jr.), of Chattanooga; grandchildren, John Farr III (Geri), of Phoenix, Ariz.; Kathleen F. Stinnett (Tyler), of Atlanta, Ga.; Kristen Blair, of Nashville; Hunter Blair (engaged to Amanda), of Knoxville; and three great-grandchildren. She was blessed with many nieces, nephews, and an untold number of good friends.
She will be buried, with her beloved husband, Ken Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery, with her son Rev. Mark Blair presiding.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Richard Bohner
Richard Hugh Bohner died on Aug. 11, 2016, in Chattanooga. He was 74.
Born in Nashville on Dec. 28, 1941, he graduated from Donelson High School in 1960, and Vanderbilt University in 1964.
The most special years of his life were the ones spent teaching and coaching at McCallie School, 1971 to 1981.
His family will miss him: three children, their mates and nine grandchildren. They are Rick and Connie Bohner and Aimee, David (Rachel), Rebekah and Hannah; Debbie and Carter Young and Wes, Campbell and Jack; Alex and Mandy Bohner and Louisa and Frances. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon (Roger) Byers; a host of nieces and nephews, and Dottie Paden, his close friend and the mother of his children.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bayard and Betty Jane Bohner; brother, Fred Bohner; and sister, Bonnie Dick.
Memorial service will be held at The McCallie School Chapel on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The McCallie School, First Presbyterian Church or any charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4000 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37409. 423-821-7551
Please share your memories, stories and photos at www.wannfuneralhome.com.
Louis P. Brooks Jr.
Louis Porcher Brooks Jr., of Signal Mountain, passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2016.
Louis was born in Chattanooga on June 23, 1924, to the late Dr. Louis P. Brooks and Marie Burks Brooks. Louis received his education at Baylor School and the University of Chattanooga, with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
He was retired President/ Owner of R. K. Haskew & Company, Inc., having worked there 37 years.
He had a lifelong passion for aviation flying airplanes, for business and pleasure, into his early eighties.
In World War II, Louis served under General George S. Patton’s Third Army in Europe and received the Combat Infantry Badge, a Purple Heart, and a Bronze Star Medal for Valor.
In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Margaret “Tussa” Haskew Brooks; daughter, Clair Marie Brooks Williams; sister, Martha Brooks Long and sister-in-law, Janis Haskew Arthur.
He is survived by one son, Louis Ransom “Randy” Brooks (Katherine Fillauer Brooks); two daughters, Ellen Kent Brooks and Polly Preston Brooks (Vince B. “Burnard” Tate); son-in-law, Charles Rice Williams; three grandchildren, Alexis Harrison Brooks, Kara Kent Brooks and Schalles Marie Williams; sisterin-law, Clair Haskew Robinson and a number of nieces (Haskew Girls) and nephews and two special pets, Marie and Ellie.
Anyone who knew Louis knew he lived life his way, always. Ferociously independent, never complained, and never had a bad word to say about anyone. Louis didn’t understand with aging, might come limitations, he was a project guy, sitting around being old was not an option. Louis had a love for his family and friends that was undeniable. His love for animals, domesticated and wild, although some of us thought excessive (he fed the forest plus some) was just another way for Louis to express the love he felt in his heart.
A private celebration of Louis Porcher Brooks, Jr.’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society, The McKamey Animal Center or simply, adopt, nurture and love a stray pet in your community.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home and Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. www.wannfuneralhome.com
Susan Bryant
Susan Wendolkowski Bryant, 63, of Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Martin Clark
Martin Clark, 85, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 2, 2016, while residing at River Landing at Sandy Ridge in Colfax, N.C.
A private burial was held at Piney Grove Cemetery in Swannanoa, N.C.; a memorial service will be held at River Landing on Sept. 16, 2016, at 2 p.m.
The son of William Martin Clark, of Nashville, and Helen McKinney, of Cordele, Ga., Martin was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Birmingham, Ala., and grew up in Chattanooga.
He graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1953, with a BS in Electrical Engineering and was a member of several Honor Societies and Sigma Chi fraternity.
He worked for Bendix Radio in Maryland for one year developing the Talos missile system, then served in the U.S. Army from 1954-56 as a Lieutenant in the Signal Corps at White Sands Missile Range and at Sandia Base in New Mexico. He attended graduate school at Vanderbilt University from 1956-57 and received an MS in Electrical Engineering from NC State College in 1960.
He married Julia Mitchell in Greensboro, N.C., in 1961.
From 1957-87 Martin was employed by AT&T Bell Laboratories in both North Carolina and New Jersey, working as Supervisor of the Nike Hercules anti-aircraft missile systems group and then on development of digital switching for telephone transmission systems.
After retiring from Bell Labs, he spent five years as Professor of Mathematics at Montreat-Anderson College in Montreat, N.C.
He then worked for two years at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, N.C., as Dean of the Engineering Technology Division.
During residencies in Burlington, N.C.; Chatham, N.J.; Black Mountain, N.C.; and Hendersonville, N.C., he served as an Elder in both Presbyterian and Christian and Missionary Alliance churches and on various missions committees.
Martin was preceded in death by his sister, Helen C. Hawkins, of Albany, Ga.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Julia M. Clark; daughters, Laura Zhao serving in China with husband, Jian An; Helen Overmyer and husband John, of Littleton, Colo.; and five grandchildren and eight foster grandchildren.
Martin was gentle and kind and will be remembered for his many acts of service.
Memorial contributions in Martin’s name may be made to “Presbyterian Homes Foundation” for the River Landing Employee Scholarship Fund with “RL Scholarship” noted, 1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 27235.
Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is assisting the Clark family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
Louise Combs
Louise Leamon Combs, a resident at Elmcroft Assisted Living at Shallowford, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
A life-long resident of Hamilton County, she was born Jan. 2, 1921, in the Bartlebaugh Community.
She was a graduate of the Tyner High School class of 1940, and retiree of Mar Mode Hosiery Mills of Chattanooga.
She was the wife of the late Hugh T. Combs and daughter of the late George Thomas and Ethel Rhea Leamon.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and five brothers, James Alfred, Alvin Anderson, George Wallace, William Henry, and George Thomas Leamon, Jr.; and two sisters, Susan Elizabeth Benton and Eva Lou Leamon.
She is survived by sister-inlaw, Aline Snyder Leamon; several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Elmcroft Assisted Living and the nurses and staff of Avalon Hospice for their love and care.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to a favorite charity.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family and to view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Aug. 14, 2016, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Mary Cox
Our Mom, Mary Irene Cox, passed to the next realm Friday while holding hands with our Dad, her husband of 70 beautiful years. The Lord is gracious and kind to have us have her in this world and we praise Him for His gift. An earthly Angel became a heavenly Angel and there is celebration in the Kingdom!
Mrs. Cox was a member of Lookout Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Patrick C. Cox, Sr.; sons, Patrick C. (Carol) Cox, Stanley J. (Betty Ann) and Bruce E. (Rhonda) Cox; daughter, Carol (Gary) Starnes; grandchildren, Caitlin Hare, Stephanie Cox, Allison Cox, Carle Wahyudi, Patricia Ganger, Lesley McDonald, Christina Starnes and Bryan Starnes; great-grandchildren, Kaki Ann, Michael, Carter, Lily Jo, Wally, Anna Irene and Avery.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, in the funeral home chapel with Darrell Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens West.
The family will receive friends on Monday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to, McKamey Animal Center, 4500 N. Access Road Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. 423-821-7551
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.wannfuneralhome.com.
Harriet Harris
Harriet Lucille Harris, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. Mrs. Harris was born and raised in Sioux Falls, S.D. She moved to Chattanooga when she married Arnold Harris.
She was a dedicated member of Scott Memorial Church of God for 65 years where she served in various positions.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Harris; and parents, Walter and Angelina Haviland.
Surviving are her two daughters, Diane (Gary) Bowman and Cheryl (Todd) Thrasher; and grandchildren, Blake and Erin Bowman and Donna Thrasher.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at the funeral home, with Rev. Danny Pinter officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Scott Memorial Church of God, 1665 Waterhouse St, Chattanooga, TN 37412.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
James Earl Headlee
James Earl Headlee, 90, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. Born in Pikeville, Tenn., on Sept. 2, 1925, Jim was the son of James Milton Brown Headlee and his wife Emma (Howser). A special influence in his life were his revered grandparents, Milton Levi and Tennessee (Oldham) Howser.
He was a student at Bledsoe County High School when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in June, 1943. His WWII campaigns were Guam and Okinawa. During the Korean Conflict he was recalled as a Gunnery Sergeant to train Marines in San Diego. After 21 years of service, he retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in Aug. 1966.
After the war he completed high school and began working at the Chattanooga DuPont plant, from which he retired in 1983 as a tech lab chemical analyst.
He continued to serve in the local USMCR unit (4/14) as Captain of the Rifle and Pistol Team and coach of the softball team. For many years he was Scout Master of the Boy Scouts troop meeting at his church, Central Baptist of Woodmore. After retirement he baked cookies for hospital ministries of his second church, Ridgedale Baptist.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two beloved additions to his life, stepfather, Frank Hammack and daughter-in-law, Kristin (Maxwell) Headlee.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Henderson) and son, Ted.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating. Interment will follow at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, it was his wish that donations be made to the building fund of Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort and to view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Aug. 14, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Joanne Hiera
Joanne Barbara Ries Hiera, 75, of Hixson, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
Local arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.
John Holland III
John George Holland, III, 61 of Chattanooga, died on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016.
He graduated from Carol City High School in FL, class of 1973. John spent several years in the Seminary studying to be a Priest. He was devoted to his family, God and the church.
Throughout the years, John acquired an extensive collection of religious relics and donated them to the Basilica of St. Peter & Paul. John’s highest achievement was to be nominated and accepted into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Holland; and a brother, Joseph Holland.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Terrell Holland; Father, John G. Holland, Jr.; step-great-granddaughter, Alexis Ippolito, whom he was raising; sisters, Margaret Davis and Patricia Duska-Holland; brother, Francis Holland; uncle, Frank Holland, CA, who was his loving mentor; several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the Basilica of St. Peter & Paul with Father David Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 14, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Rev. Robert Hughes
Rev. Robert Hughes, 84, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at his daughter’s home in Woodstock, Ga.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of S. Canton Funeral Home, Canton, Ga.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at 3 p.m. in the Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace. 423-877- 3524, www.lanefh.com
Marquise Jackson Sr.
Marquise Lebron Jackson, Sr., 24, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016.
He will lie-in-state today, after 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home, with a graveside service to follow at 2 p.m. in Forest Hills Cemetery.
George Long Jr.
Dr. George W. Long, Jr. went home to his Lord on Aug. 10, 2016. He died peacefully at his home at age 95.
After serving as pastor of the Chickamauga (Ga.) Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church of Tupelo, Miss., he became pastor of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church in 1964, where he served for the next 22 years.
The long-time resident of Lookout Mountain is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Katherine Philips Long; their four children, Bill (Betsy) Long, of Atlanta, Ga., Phil (Polly) Long, of Vancouver, B.C., Harry (Mary) Long, of Midlothian, Va., and Eleanor (David) Dunlap, of Gainesville, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Paul B. Long, of Jackson, Miss.
A graduate of Wheaton College and Columbia Theological Seminary, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Following his retirement from the pulpit in 1986, he served for five years with International Students Incorporated and seven years with the Barnabas Ministry, both of which provided the opportunity to combine his love of flying small planes with ministry throughout the Southeast. His first love of flying developed from his love of country when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during WWII, was stationed in England, and flew 46 combat missions over Germany in his P-51D Mustang, which he named “Kitten,” his nickname for Katherine.
He served on a number of boards, including King College, and received various honors along the way, but as George would say, “not I, but Christ liveth in me” (Gal. 2:20).
Through his many active years, he loved tennis, his family, the people of his church and community, but none so much as his Lord Jesus, whom he began to serve on this earth and continues on.
A memorial service will be held at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. on Aug. 27, to be followed by a reception in the LMPC Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4000 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37409. 423-821-7551
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.wannfuneralhome.com.
Ruth McGhee
Ruth M. McGhee, 77, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016.
Mrs. McGhee was born and raised in Bristol, Va., before moving to Chattanooga where she graduated from Central High School in 1957. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church for 39 years where she served the children as a Sunday School Teacher and was also employed as a teacher for 31 years and as the Assistant Director of Child Development for the last eight years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Evans and Jean McReynolds; and brother, Paul McReynolds.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, George McGhee; son, Tom (Debra) McGhee; daughter, Paula (Charles) Petty; grandchildren, Kelsey McGhee, Charles Lee Petty III, Garrett Thomas McGhee and Hollie Petty; brother, Bill (Linda) McReynolds; and nephew, Ryan (Keli) McReynolds.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Ridgedale Baptist Church with Dr. Doug Plumlee officiating and visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church – Child Development Center, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37421.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Stephanie O’Neill
Stephanie Parks O’Neill, 43, Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Janet Parks.
Survivors include her husband, Shawn P. O’Neill; two brothers, Rodney and David Parks; aunt, Linda Newman; uncle, Manning Head; sister-inlaw, Shannon Russell; several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 4301 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, Pavilion number 4.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chattanooga Humane Society.
Arrangements are by Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga. 423-362-5999.
Shirley Ott
Shirley Lucille Ott, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in a local hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Loretta Perry
Alice Loretta Eddings Perry of Signal Mountain, departed this life peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016.
Loretta was born on Oct. 23, 1932, to William Marshall Eddings and Anna Mae Buol Eddings, who also lived and died as lifetime residents of Signal Mountain.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frederick Olan Perry; brothers, Jerry Marshall Eddings and William James Eddings; and sister, Rhoda Faye Eddings Dillingham.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Eva Mae (Bill) Johnston, Janet Leah Perry (Mark Tyson), Mary Catherine (Cathy) Perry, Johnie Rosalie (Jay) Bischell; grandchildren, David Michael (Shay) Bean, Jr., Jason Thomas (Shasta) Bischell, Lauren Claire Farr (William Mundy), Jordan Charles (Brittany) Bischell, (Trey) Carl Bennard (Phoebe) Mount III; great-grandchildren, Elaina Claire (Laney) Henry-Mount, Myles Vincent Farr, Weston Thomas Bischell, Evelyn Rose Bischell, Willow Alice Mount, Knox Perry Bischell; sisters, Mary (James) Spruill, Martha (Kenneth) Brown, Ruth (Levon) Register, Donna (Jimmy) Witt; brother, (Tony) John Anton (Kathy) Eddings; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, SoddyDaisy, TN, beginning at 1 p.m. today, memorial service at 5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment following at Sawyer Cemetery on Signal Mountain.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Kenneth Robison
Kenneth Wayne Robison, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in a local hospital.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Military Honors.
The family will receive friends today, Aug. 14, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home.
A life celebration service will be held following the Graveside services at Rumors, 3884 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace. 423-645-3678 www.lanefh.com
Jean Sims
Mrs. Jean Elizabeth Taylor Sims, 87, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.
She was the wife of former Pastor and Presiding Elderthe late Rev. Payton M. Sims.
Born in Alexandria, Va., Mrs. Sims was educated in the Alexandria Public School System and attended Paine College in Augusta, Ga.
She was a member of Warren Chapel A.M.E. Church where she was actively involved in the Sick and Shut-in Ministry, served various capacities in the Mother Burns Missionary Society, East Tennessee Conference
Branch, Area 3 and the Conference Branch Women’s Missionary Society of the 13th Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church for 58 years, becoming a Life Member in October 2000.
Mrs. Sims began work with Mrs. Sallie Crenshaw in 1952, working at the Good Shepherd Fold Day Care and retired in 1992, after a 40-year career as a kindergarten instructor in the Chattanooga City Schools, Stanley United Methodist Center, and Avondale Seventh Day Adventist School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Payton M. Sims; her parents, Pernell and Ethel Ross Taylor; and ten siblings.
Mrs. Sims is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Sims McCray; son-in-law, Fred McCray, Jr.; three grandchildren, Cheryl Fredericka and Freda McCray, Stephen (Traci) McCray, of Fairburn, Ga.; sister, Ethel Smith, of Woodbridge, Va.; devoted cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at noon at Warren Chapel A.M.E. Church.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after noon today, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Darby Smart
Darby Marable Smart, 76, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Smart was the daughter of the late Thomas Michael and Emma Lee O’Connor.
She was born Sept. 22, 1939. She was a 1957 graduate of Tyner High School and she received a M.S. degree in Education from Middle Tennessee State University in 1969.
Darby taught biology at Chattanooga Central High School for 16 years.
She was a member of East Brainerd Church of Christ, the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (Chattanooga Chapter) and Kappa Kappa Iota Teachers’ Sorority. She received the Tennessee Academy of Science Distinguished Teacher Award in 1975.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter William Smart and grandson, Tyler Smart.
Surviving are her daughter, Melinda (Mickey) Spence; sons, Mike (Leslie) Marable, Brian Smart and Gary Smart; brother, Pat (Liz) O’Connor; grandsons, Drew and Dallas Marable, Jesse Smart and Michael Spence.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, Tennessee 37412.
A celebration of life service officiated by Senior Pastor Bill Owens of GraceWorks Church will be held on Friday Aug. 19, 2016, at 11 a.m., at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Burial will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Chattanooga Alzheimer’s Association 7625 Hamilton Park Drive No. 22 Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37421 (alz.org) or Hearth Hospice 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 7, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37408.
The family would like to thank Brett Billings with Foresight, the staff at Hearth Hospice and the staff at The Lantern at Morning Pointe, for the love and care they showed to mom during her illness.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
JoAnn Truex
Friends and family will gather to honor the life of Jo Ann Truex who passed away Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the age of 87, in Franklin, Tenn.
A memorial service will be held Saturday Aug. 27, 2016, at 2 p.m., at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Shallowford Road in Chattanooga.
A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
JoAnn was retired from Provident Insurance Company. She was an active gardener, lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of Joseph B. Collins and Gussie Coleman Collins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Joseph Collins; and her loving husband, William Truex.
She is survived by her son, Bill Truex; her stepdaughter, Deborah Vigil; her grandchildren, Courtney Truex and Liam Truex; her nephews, Joe Collins and Dan Collins; and greatniece and nephews
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Mary Ellen Locher Breast Center.
Katherine Williams
Katherine Jeanette Williams, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, in an area healthcare facility.
Mrs. Williams was born on Dec. 15, 1922, in South Pittsburg, Tenn., to the late, Henry and Mattie Ferguson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orbie Williams; son, Tommy Williams; daughter, Sandra Williams.
Survivors include her daughters, Diane (Jonathan) Hurst and Yvonne (Jim) Terney; son, Gary (Theresa) Williams; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Jim Pickett officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to, Cystic Fibrosis Association, 1021 E. S.E Loop 323, Suite 300C Tyler, TX 75701.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4000 Tennessee Avenue Chattanooga, TN., 37409,
423-821-7551
Share your memories, stories and photos at www.wannfuneralhome.com.
Carolyn Wright
Carolyn Dupre Howard Wright, 89, much loved Signal Mountain resident and artist, passed away recently.
Her Service of Resurrection will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m., Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, Marr Chapel.
Family will receive friends after the service.
TENNESSEE Edward Hasting Sr.
WHITWELL — Edward “Hopper” Hasting, Sr., 65, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Edward Hasting, Sr.; mother, Rebecca Elizabeth Scott Sells.
Mr. Hasting was a retired coal miner.
Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Kristy (Wade) Allen, Edward Hasting, Jr.; grandchildren, Breanna Allen, James Allen, Charleigh Hasting; brothers, James (Sue) Hasting, Billy Ray Hasting, Terry (Mary) Hasting, Melvin Edward (Jenny) Hasting, Jr., Steve Hasting; sisters, Patricia Ann (Kay) Quarles, Linda Gail Dixon, Dianne Hicks, Netta (Jerry) Smith; step-mother, Pat Hasting Shelton; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends 2 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 14, 2016.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Clinton Cooksey officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Share photos and memories at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777.
Larry Ziegler
JASPER — James Larry Ziegler, 63, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in a local hospital.
The son of the late James Lawrence Ziegler, he was a member and a Deacon of First Baptist Church in Jasper and was the “Voice of the Marion County Warriors” for many years. Larry worked for Colonial Bakery for 35 years, Holsum Bakery for five years and retired in 2015.
He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Ziegler; his son, Larry (Sarah) Ziegler, Jr.; his daughter, Dr. Martha (Ryan Carter) Ziegler, all of Jasper, Tenn.; his mother, Earlene Ziegler, of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; sisters, Vickie (Terry) Hoover, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Lorie (Bobby) Blalock, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Jane (Richard) Talley, of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; brother, Mark (Vanessa) Ziegler, of Tucson, Ariz.; grandsons, James, Thomas and Isaac Carter.
Visitation will be today, Aug. 14, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper.
Funeral services will be conducted from Jasper First Baptist Church at noon on Monday, Aug. 15, with Rev. Greg Steele officiating.
Interment will be in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Jasper First Baptist Church Youth Fund.
Online condolences may be sent to www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
Elsie Zollinger
DAYTON — Elsie Ruth Coulter Zollinger, 78, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www. CovenantFuneral.com.
GEORGIA Sylvia Blansit
SUMMERVILLE — Sylvia Brandon Blansit, 69, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016.
Surviving: her husband, Waymon Blansit; children, Wayne (Kathy) Blansit, Kelly (Kyle) Price; son-in-law, Brad Skinner; five grandchildren.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, Berryton Baptist Church. Burial: West Hill Cemetery. Visitation, 5 to 8 p.m. today, Coffman Funeral Home, Summerville.
Jeanette Friar
ROSSVILLE — Jeanette Blankenship Friar, went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Aug. 11, 2016.
She was born in Drexel, N.C., on Aug. 19, 1937, to the late Evelyn L. and E. Fritz Blankenship, Sr.
She has lived in the North Georgia area since 1955. She is a member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church, Fort Oglethorpe.
She is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Gary) Ashley, of Acworth, Ga., and Lynn (Michael) McAmis, of Ringgold, Ga.; two granddaughters, Karen Ashley, of Kennesaw, Ga., and Emily McAmis, of Ringgold, Ga.; three great- grandchildren, Gillian, Jacob and Brigid, Kennesaw; two sisters, Sue Scott, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and Iva Kennedy, of Vero Beach, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, E. Fritz Blankenship, Jr. and Vernon Blankenship.
Per Jeanette’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Joshua Sherrill
RINGGOLD — Joshua Lincoln Sherrill, 25, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www. CovenantFuneral.com.
Asa Stinson
NEW SALEM — Asa Raybourn Stinson, 79, passed away, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.
He was a member of Hope Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Ind., and was retired from General Motors with 33 years of service. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a 32nd Degree Mason.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Opal Stinson; daughter, Dawn Michelle Rose; two infant children, Van Raybourn and Rebecca Joy; three brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara Stinson; daughters, Vickie Ward and Susan (Terry) Royal; brother, Roger Stinson; three grandchildren Lance (Sara) Royal, Blake Royal and Amy (Juan) Gonzalez; and one great-grandchild, Mateo Gonzalez; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with Military Honors by American Legion Post #106 will be held 2 p.m. today, Aug. 14, 2016, at Hawkins Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.moorefuneralhometrenton.com.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Danny Whittle
RINGGOLD — Danny William Whittle, 63, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in a local healthcare center.
Services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the chapel, with Rev. Debbie Stokes and Bob Mason officiating. Burial will follow at Plowman Cemetery .
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort the family and view the memorial tribute.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Joseph Young Jr.
FLINTSTONE — Joseph Parks Young, Jr., 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was a member of Five Star Baptist Church in Alpharetta.
He loved being around people and always lived life to the fullest. He inspired many others by the way he lived his life and his legacy will continue to live on through those that he met along the way.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Willie Ray Hawkins; and brother, Johnathan Mark Young.
Survivors include his mother, Margaret Broome Hawkins; father, Joseph Young, Sr.; siblings, Marvie Harris, Wendell Young, all of LaFayette, Ga., Eve Watts, of Rock Spring, Ga., Adam Young, Wade Young, both of LaFayette, Ga., and Hanna Grace Young, of Dalton, Ga.; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, in the LaFayette Chapel with Rev. Tyler Young officiating.
Burial will follow in the LaFayette City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette, GA.
ALABAMA J.M. Sparks
HENAGAR — J.M. Sparks, 79, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016.
Services will be today at 2 p.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Rainsville Memorial Park with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www. rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be today, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.