OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY Billy Cagle
Billy Dewayne Cagle, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away in South Daytona, Fla., on Aug. 11, 2016.
Memorial service will be held Sept. 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe Ga.
He was preceded in death by Burlous and Della Mae Cagle.
Survived by his three children, Cassie Mangum, Heath Cagle and Carrie Payne; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Sherry McKenna; and two nieces.
Brenda Faust
Brenda Faust, 67, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at a local hospital.
Arrangement entrusted to Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home 423-267-1244.
Joyce Field
Joyce Utt Field, 84, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Joyce was born in Graysville, Tenn., on May 21, 1934. Joyce was a stay at home mother. Joyce enjoyed reading her bible, visiting with family and friends, and attending church at City Church on Lee Hwy in Chattanooga.
Joyce is preceded by husband, Zane Grey Field; parents, Mamie Leatherwood Atkins and Joseph E. Prestwood; sister, Helen Prestwood; brothers, Adrian L. Prestwood and Clifford H. Prestwood.
Joyce is lovingly remembered by her brother, Robert H. Prestwood, of Caribou, ME; children, Adrian Radcliff Pitt, of Chattanooga, Gary D. Utt, of Gulf shores, Ala., Dana Utt Thompson, of San Francisco, Calif.; all her loving grandchildren, Robert E. Lea, of Nashville, Tenn., William Pitt, of Chattanooga, Tenn., Chandra D. Bloomer, of North Bend, Ore., John McAllister, of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Christina R. Utt, of Chattanooga, Dylan Thompson, of Chattanooga, Noah Thompson, of San Francisco, Calif., John-Paul Thompson, of South Pittsburgh, Tenn., I. Thompson, of South Pittsburgh, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Julian Waters, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., Morgan K. Pitt, of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Amelia M. Lea, of Nashville, Tenn., Jayden Utt, of Chattanooga, William H. Pitt, of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Caden Babcock, of Rising Fawn, Ga., Isabella Bloomer, of North Bend, Ore.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery
Arrangements have been entrusted in Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.lanefh. com
Annabell Densmore Gist
Annabell Densmore Gist, 94, of East Brainerd, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016. She was born in Whitfield County, Ga., and graduated from Dalton High School in 1940.
She then moved to Chattanooga and completed a course in bookkeeping and began working at various doctor’s offices, Olin and Roper Corp.
Annabell married Claude Gist May 24, 1943, and they were married for 58 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Gist; parents, Jessie and Ada Densmore; and four brothers.
Survivors include her sister, LaVonne Vrooman, several nieces, nephews, and a close friend, Sherri.
A special thank you to her caregivers.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road with the Rev. Don Glenn officiating.
Burial will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.
Katherine Kelley
Ms. Katherine J. Kelley, 87, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.
Ms. Kelley was a lifetime member of Highland Park Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Kelley; late parents, William Earl Blackburn and Margaret Harper Blackburn; brother, William Blackburn; and one granddaughter, Candace Renee Jones.
She is survived by sons, James B. Jones, and Donald V. Kelley; daughter, Connie Jones; sister, Martha J. Price; grandchildren, Kevin Frazier, Jessie Lamon, Margaret M. Jones, Anthony Shelton, Daniel R. Jones, and Kalen Frazier; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Ms. Katherine Kelley will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, in Hixson, TN.
Arrangements are by Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, FranklinStrickland-Pinkard-Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414.
Wanda Lawhorn
Wanda Joyce Lawhorn, 68, of Hixson, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in a local hospital surrounded by her family.
Wanda was the wife of Thomas Richard Lawhorn, they shared 48 years of marriage together.
Wanda Lawhorn was born in Chattanooga.
She was the daughter of Richard and Dorothy Talley. She graduated from Red Bank High School.
She was employed at Loftis Middle School.
Wanda was a born again Christian. She enjoyed sewing, collecting hummingbirds and spending time with her family.
She will be remembered for her unconditional love and acceptance of many.
Wanda Lawhorn is survived by her husband, Thomas Richard Lawhorn; her daughters, Shelly Couvillon, Julie Lawhorn, and Margie Lawhorn; her son, Carey Couvillon; her sister, Gwen Chauncey; her grandchildren, Justin Winn, Morgan Stancil, Drew Bolano, Kailee Hill, Kendall Hill and great-grandchildren, Maleah Stancil and Brantley Stancil.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Headrick officiating.
Burial will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral Home.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Charles Edward Lippse
Charles Edward Lippse, 82, of Chattanooga, went peacefully from under the stars to his eternal home on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.
He lived his entire life in the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church.
He was born to the late Rev. Glenn Lippse and his wife, Grace, in Radford, Va., on Jan. 2, 1934.
After attending Emory & Henry College, Charles received his Masters of Divinity from Emory University and followed his fathers’ footsteps into the ministry.
Charles first served as a student pastor at the Benton and Carlock churches of Polk County, Tenn., and was then appointed full-time pastor at Pound United Methodist Church in Pound, Va.
Charles set out for the small town of Pound rather pessimistically, but it was there that he met the love of his life, local girl, Kay Fleming. Pound was where the two were married on April 2, 1960, and graced with twin daughters, Jill and Gwen the following spring.
Though they would leave that next summer, the town would remain special to them for the rest of their lives. At his next appointment, Lupton City United Methodist Church, the Lippses welcomed their third daughter, Hilda in October, 1962.
The next 17 years Charles would lead congregations at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (Knoxville), Dublin United Methodist Church (Dublin, Va.), and Tyner United Methodist Church (Chattanooga).
In 1979, Charles transitioned into the role of Superintendent of the Chattanooga District.
He would re-enter the pulpit as senior pastor at Broad Street United Methodist (Cleveland), Munsey Memorial (Johnson City) and First Broad Street (Kingsport) before retiring in 1999.
Charles felt fortunate to meet, know, and serve so many wonderful congregations across the conference through his 43 years of work. As a pastor, Charles could filter complex theology and doctrine through his own life experiences, telling relatable stories that conveyed memorable messages. Beyond committing his days and nights directly to the churches and communities in which he worked, Charles proudly represented the Holston Conference as a delegate and chair of multiple committees at Jurisdictional and General Conferences. Charles maintained the Methodist message he was raised with, but continually sought to deepen his understanding of the faith through relentless research, taking annual trips to Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University.
As a husband, a father, an uncle, and a grandfather, Charles exhibited the same level of unconditional commitment and care.
He could be steady and serious, sly and silly, a patient listener, an expert storyteller, and an unstoppable jokester.
He thrived in the sunshine and cherished any opportunity to walk outside, particularly through Heritage Park off Jenkins Road in Chattanooga. Travel truly delighted Charles, and he counted himself blessed to have travelled extensively in the Holy Land, Europe, and Central America.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James F. Lippse, and his wife, Kay.
He is survived by his daughters, Jill Brown and her spouse, Doug, Gwen Guthrie and Hilda Sullivan and her spouse, Julian; five grandchildren, Grey Watson, Wells Guthrie, Ella Marie Sullivan, Sam Sullivan and Charlsey Sullivan; and one step-grandson, Will Brown. Charles is also survived by brothers-in-law, Frank Jackson and Craig Fleming and his spouse, Margaret; five nieces and nephews, Finley Jackson, Crystal Bolling, Shannon Fleming, Ryan Fleming and Vanessa Fleming; and several cousins.
The family will receive friends at Tyner Methodist Church in Chattanooga on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Following a private family committal at First Broad Street in Kingsport, a public memorial service will be held at Munsey United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tenn., at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, with visitation to follow. Rev. Douglas Grove-DeJarnett will preside over the service. Rev. Dr. Gordon Goodgame and Rev. James Bennington, will also take part in the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Unity Center (685 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37311) or the Society for Biblical Studies (661 Massachusetts Ave. Suite 40, Arlington, MA 02476).
Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Catherine McGirr
Mary Catherine McGirr, 82, a longtime Hixson resident, has passed from this world into Eternal Glory.
She was a Christian that spent her life sharing the love of Christ.
She would often say, “It’s been a joy for me to sit down with anyone who would listen to God’s word”.
Catherine was the eldest daughter of Samuel V. and Mamie Miller, and one of 10 children.
She was born on June 23, 1934.
She was the only one of her siblings to be born in a hospital (Erlanger).
Although most of her life was spent in the Hixson community, she had lived in Alaska, Florida and Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy McGirr; a daughter, Deborah Reynolds; a grandson, Michael Anthony McGirr; one sister; and three brothers.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Barb), Michael, and Charles; daughters, Jacqueline Goulette (Ron), Hope Carr (Robert); sisters, Ellen L. Headrick, Evelyn Birdwell, Dorothy Powers (Hugh), Lois Westmoreland and Frieda Howard; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews including nephew, Todd W. Maynor (Stephanie), whom she loved as a son and often stated the stork dropped off to the wrong sister; and niece, Carol Padgett whom she loved very much.
To know her was to love her.
Her wonderful smile and infectious laughter will stay with us forever.
She stated a few days before passing that we need to remember to love one another and enjoy life every single day because it ends way too quickly.
Though she was Blessed with 82 long years it did go by too fast. She would always say to tell the ones close to you how much they mean to you.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 7, 2016, in Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Chaplain Ricky Vaughn officiating.
We ask that in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made in her name to either The Alzheimers Association or The American Heart Association.
Special thanks to her beloved granddaughter, Olivia Goulette for caring for her and Amedisys Hospice.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.legacyfuneralhome.com
Brenda Smith
Brenda Sue Smith answered the call of her Savior Jesus Christ and went home on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.
Brenda was born Aug. 26, 1946, and graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School. She was a seamstress by trade and worked at Signal Knitting Mill, FLR and Chattanooga group, where she finally retired.
Brenda was a good soul who always gave a hand up to those in need and was loved by many.
She used her time well in helping anyone that called upon her.
She will be missed by her family and many close and loyal friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie W. and Gertie Stewart Smith; brother, Chester Smith; nephew, Edward Skiles; and great nephew, Brian Dodd.
Survivors include her fur babies, Gidgette, Phoebee, TT; and her five kids, (Goats); companion, Ed Leming; brother, Cecil Smith; sister, Wanda Skiles; seven nieces and several great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at noon, in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is today, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
George Summerow
George H. Summerow, 67, passed Aug. 27, 2016.
Survivors include his four children; two brothers; one uncle; three nephews; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. in the chapel at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Deborah Tuggle
Deborah Godfrey Tuggle, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, after a courageous four year battle with cancer.
She was surrounded by her family.
She was a native of Washington, N.J., and graduated from Eastern Carolina University with a degree in Medical Technology.
Later in life, she pursued her dream and passion for arts by attending the Appalachian Center for Craft, receiving her BFA in Fiber Arts from Tennessee Technological University.
Debbie leaves behind her husband, Mickey Tuggle, of Smithville; daughter, Dylan (Peter) Thriffiley, of New Orleans, La.; son, Jonah Tuggle, of Chattanooga, Jonah’s girlfriend, Jessica Tolliver; parents, Jack and Nancy Godfrey, of Washington, N.J.; and her most precious grandson, Thompson Thriffiley, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, John (Mickey) Godfrey and Daniel W. Godfrey; and sister-in-law, Kimberley Godfrey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Be the Match (National Marrow Donor Program).
Please visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
TENNESSEE Lee Martin Bailey
RICEVILLE — Lee Marvin Bailey, 48, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at his home.
There will be a Celebration of Lee’s life at a later date. Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens in charge of the arrangements.
Jamie Bunch
CLEVELAND — Jamie Bunch, 49, passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 4, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Jamie was born in Wurzburg, Germany a daughter of David and Dorothy Bunch.
She was an LPN and worked for many years at Highland Pediatrics in Hixson, and also Erlanger Medical Center.
She attended Cornerstone Church of God. Jamie was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan, enjoyed traveling and above all spending time with her family.
Jamie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Curtis and Junie Malone and Ernie and Mary Bunch; a special uncle, Robert “Jack” Bunch, along with several other aunts and uncles.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory one daughter, Julia Bunch; father and mother, David and Dorothy Bunch; one brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Shelia Bunch; three sisters, Donna Bunch, of Buckeye, Ariz., Mary Bunch, of Niota, Tenn., and Tomie Bunch; numerous other extended family members, church family and a host of special friends.
A celebration of her life is planned for Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at 2 p.m., at the Cornerstone Church of God located at 2823 South Lee Highway in Cleveland, Tenn., with Pastor Rick Sentell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Johnston Cemetery in Georgetown, Tenn., with Dustin Bunch, David Bunch, Tiftin Powell, Ricky Bunch, Thomas Bunch, Curtis Bunch and Nick Keith serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening, Sept. 9, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the church.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Jamie and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial web page and guestbook at www. companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Bunch family with her arrangements.
Nannie Fulmer
WINCHESTER — Nannie Lee Fulmer, 91, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398., 931967-2222.
Betty Gable
ATHENS — Betty Mae Duckett Gable, 53, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at her home.
Funeral is 3 p.m. Thursday, in the chapel.
Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Decatur.
Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens in charge of arrangements.
Carl Hesselbach
SPRING CITY — Carl P. Hesselbach, 79, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.
A celebration of life service Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at 11 a.m., at Spring City United Methodist Church.
A gathering of family and friends will follow in the Family Life Center.
Arrangements by Vaughn Funeral Home. www. vaughn-funeral-home.com.
Ann Hickey
SOUTH PITTSBURG — Ann Thomas Hickey, 65, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, following an extended battle with cancer.
Born in Bridgeport, Ala., to the late Fred Vernon and Dorothy Odell Cooper Thomas, she was raised in Chicago, Ill., and moved back to this area in 1970.
Ann will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her three precious grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Doyle Hickey, of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; daughter, Donya Lancaster, of Watertown, Tenn., and Brian (Jaclyn) Hickey, of Tupelo, Miss.; grandchildren, Evan Lancaster, Abigail Hickey and Landon Hickey; sister, Jean Miller, of Abingdon, Ill.; brothers, Fred (Annie) Thomas, of Galesburg, Ill., and Jimmy Thomas, of Lexington, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Central time on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, with Billy Watkins officiating.
Interment will be in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Central time today, Sept. 7, 2016, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. rogersfuneralhome.com.
Leontine Kopp
DUCKTOWN — Leontine (Titine) Roland Kopp, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. Titine was born May 7, 1920, in Roux, Belgium.
She immigrated to the United States as a war bride at the end of World War II, where she married the love of her life, Guerdon Glenn Kopp.
Titine became a naturalized citizen of the United States, which she embraced wholeheartedly by learning the customs, the language, and eventually how to cook the food.
Titine valued family and friends, and her life revolved around them.
Everyone in Ducktown, Tenn., knew Titine as the pretty, petite, and friendly Belgian lady who spoke French. She was loved by many.
Titine was active in the community as a substitute teacher, coordinator of the meal program at the Ducktown Senior Center, and Meals on Wheels Program, and as a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge, Ga.
In addition to her parents, Jules Roland and Juliette Clerebaut Roland, Titine was preceded in death by her husband, Guerdon.
She is survived by her son, Guerdon Maurice Kopp and his wife Susan; her granddaughter, Margaret Kopp Barrie and her husband, Jamie; and her much loved great-grandson, James Reed Barrie, all of Chattanooga; plus many extended family in the United States and Belgium.
The family wishes to say a special thank you to her caregivers of the past four years, Van McGowan and Shea Auche, who cared for her with such love and devotion.
We would also like to thank Bradley Healthcare in Cleveland, TN, which took care of her every need with such compassion.
Family visitation will be held at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home in McCaysville, Ga., at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Titine will be held immediately following at noon.
Titine will be interred at Zion Hill Baptist Cemetery in Turtletown, Tenn., with Rev. Victor Morgan officiating.
Donations in Titine’s memory may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1821, Blue Ridge, Georgia, 30513.
Arrangements are entrusted to Finch-Cochran Funeral Home, McCaysville, Ga.
Roger McNabb
WHITESIDE — Roger Neal McNabb, 58, passed away, Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
He had worked at US Pipe and Foundry for 17 years.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Randal “Jay Bird” McNabb.
Roger is survived by his parents, Lorenza and Joyce Keef McNabb; son, Adam Neal McNabb; daughter, Ashley Nicole McNabb; brothers, Donnie “Slick” (Celia) McNabb and Barry Wayne (Candy) McNabb; and three grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted from Hooker Cemetery, at 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. CDT) on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. EDT (5 p.m. CDT) until 9 p.m. EDT (8 p.m. CDT) today, Sept. 7, 2016.
To send online condolences visit www.tatefh.com.
Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, LLC, Jasper, TN , 423-942- 9500.
Shane Moses
ENGLEWOOD — Shane Heath Moses, 40, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
Graveside service is today, at 1 p.m. in Athens Free Saints True Holiness Church Cemetery.
Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens in charge of arrangements.
Hubert Nard
COWAN — Hubert Edward Nard, 64, passed away on Sept. 2, 2016, at his residence.
Services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.
Roy Parker
SOUTH PITTSBURG — Roy William Parker, 90, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.
Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home today at 1 p.m. with Elder Gene Thomas and Elder George Denmark officiating.
Interment will be in Beene-Raulston Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
Nelson Roth
DAYTON — Nelson Dean Joseph Michael Roth, 58, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at the Hospice Care Center. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Roth was born in Tampa, Fla., and had lived most of his adult life in both Pensacola, Fla., and Dayton, Tenn. He was a graduate of Liberty College in Pensacola, Fla., where he had earned a degree in theology. Nelson enjoyed riding motorcycles, shooting, collecting firearms, scuba diving, and reading, but mostly, he liked to share his faith and love for the Lord with others. He was employed by PerkinElmer in Cleveland, Tenn., and contracted by Bayer Pharmaceutical.
Mr. Roth was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clarence, LaPearl Roth; and half-brother, Jimmy Priest.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Sue (Sheets) Roth; son, Anthony (Tony) Edward Roth; grandsons, Ayden and Joseph; parents, Bradley Anthony Roth and Barbara Maria Roth; sister, Pamela (Roth) Hogg; half brothers and sister, Wayne, Dennis, Tyrone, and Linda Priest. Survivors also include numerous in-laws and many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive visitors for visitation from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Hamilton Funeral Home, Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN.
A graveside service will follow visitation at 12:30 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, 423-5313975.
Homer Shelton
ATHENS — Homer Lester Shelton, 67, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Erlanger Medical Center.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, in the chapel.
Burial: Short Creek Cemetery.
Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens in charge of arrangements.
Joan Stone
JOHNSON CITY — Joan Wilson Stone, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, surrounded by her family at the home of her son in Nashville, after an extended battle with multiple myeloma.
Born in Memphis, on Sept. 6, 1935, she was the eldest daughter of the late Herman Eugene Wilson and Lee Evelyn Wilson, long time residents of Chattanooga.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Bill Stone, of Olive Branch, Miss.
Those left to cherish Joan’s memory include her son, Dennis R. Stone; her daughterin-law, Karen Nabors Stone; and her grandchildren, Army Specialist, Connor Stone and Rachel Stone, of Nashville; and daughter, Deborah Hasty, of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Joan is also survived by her loving sister, Rosemarie Ward; and brother-in-law, Robert A. Ward, Jr., of Columbus, Ga.; and sister, Martha Wharton and brother-in-law Joseph B. Wharton, III, of Seaview, Wash.; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Joan was a loving mother, grandmother and sister as well as a successful businesswoman and community volunteer.
She made her home in Northwest Georgia and lived there for over 50 years before moving to Johnson City, Tenn., in the mid 1990’s.
A graduate of Rossville High School, Joan’s love of music led her to join chorus and glee club and become a charter member of the Rossville High School band, where she played clarinet.
Years later, she would inspire and encourage the musical endeavors of others as an active volunteer of the Gordon Lee High School Band Boosters.
Her professional career spanned more than 25 years first as a preschool teacher and later the director of preschools in Chickamauga, Ga., and Johnson City, Tenn.
From 1977-1983, Joan and her husband, Bill, owned Stay n Play Daycare Center in Rossville, Ga., where she was affectionately known as “Miss Joan.” Upon retirement, Joan served on the Board of Directors for the Williamsburg on Oakland HOA.
She also enjoyed travel, cooking, entertaining, gardening, games and reading.
Throughout her life, Joan faithfully served her Lord and Savior at Simpson United Methodist Church where she was a Guild Member and also at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist in Chickamauga.
Joan’s life was a reflection of God’s love to all who knew her.
Her greatest mission in life was to spread the love of Jesus and to lead others to Christ.
The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Joan’s sister, Martha Wharton; her neighbor, Susan Coleman; as well as Deborah Raubinger, Stephanie Eakes and Alive Hospice for the loving care given to Joan during the final weeks of her life.
The family also appreciates the friendship and encouragement of her multiple myeloma support group in Johnson City.
The family will receive friends to share memories on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, from 10 a.m. until noon, at Lane Funeral Home South Crest Chapel in Rossville, Ga., followed by a celebration of life service at noon, officiated by Pastor Dwayne Baird.
Procession to the Wilson Cemetery will follow for graveside committal.
For those who prefer, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203 (www.alivehospice.org), or donate to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at https://www.themmrf.org/ donate-to-mmrf/.
Memories and condolences may be shared and viewed online at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Lane Funeral Home South Crest Chapel, 833 Chickamauga Avenue, Rossville, Georgia 30741 is honored to serve the Stone family.
GEORGIA Walter Castleberry
ROSSVILLE — Walter “Dan” Castleberry, 75, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Castleberry was born Oct. 17, 1940.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Euris and Ethel Castleberry; son, Bobby Dailey; sisters, Juanita Coada, Ruby Peco, and June Hedrick; and a brother, Ben Castleberry.
Mr. Castleberry enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family.
He owned C& C Custom Tees and enjoyed remodeling houses and restoring many different things. He worked at several automobile dealerships, where he was top salesman in Chattanooga several times. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Loretta Castleberry; daughters, Pamela Brown and Kathy Brown; sons, Kenneth Brown, Matt (Missy) Dailey, Jeff (Trudi) Porter, and Jeremy (Amanda) Castleberry; a sister, Ruth Jones; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel. com.
Memorial services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, with military honors. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the home after the service.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family request memorial contributions be made to http://heroeshandup.org for our.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Margaret Cochran
FLOWERY BRANCH — Margaret Ruth Cochran, 84, passed away Sept. 4, 2016.
Funeral: 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne.
Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today at Burt Chapel, Fort Payne.
Burt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Daughtery
TRENTON — William Barney Daughtery, 70, formerly of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Thursday Sept. 1, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, GA.
Sewell Dendy
LaFAYETTE — Sewell Wayne Dendy, 82, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
He was born in Chattooga County to the late Sewell Ellis and Ila Geneva Cohen Dendy. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant E-8, where he served for 23 years. After retiring from the Army he went to work for The State of Georgia Department of Corrections and retired after 19 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Daphne Dendy; and his brother, Joel Thomas Dendy.
He is survived by his chosen children, Ross (Ginger) Bryant, of Gaithersburg, Md., Rich (Melinda) Bryant, of LaFayette, Ga., Kim (Mark) Bryant Travis, of Dayton, Tenn.; sisters, Juanita Poe, of Huntsville, Ala., Corrine Wallin, of LaFayette, Ga.; brother, Larry Dendy, of Summerville, Ga.; grandchildren, Matthew, Macy, Zach, Jamison, Mattie, Jenna Bryant, Ben and Andrew Travis; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, graveside at LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.
Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
Doris Ford
RINGGOLD — Doris Jean (Shetley) Ford, 82, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1934, in Fredericktown, Mo.
She graduated in 1952 from Fredericktown High School. Doris had made the Ringgold, Ga., area home for the past 39 years.
She was a sorority sister of the Beta Sigma Phi for many years. Doris worked for many years at the Crown Craft Store in Chattanooga.
She met her husband Dick Ford Jr., and were united in marriage on March 5, 1955. Mr. Ford precedes her in death.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory one son, Dick Bradley Ford and his wife Shelly; two grandsons, Zackary Ford, of Montana, and Zeth Ford, of South Georgia; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held in Missouri at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in Doris’s memory to Avalon Hospice of Chattanooga.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Doris and/ or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Ford family with her arrangements.
Barbara Goeller
SOUTH PITTSBURG — Barbara Lynn Weeks Goeller, 66, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.
The daughter of the late Donald and Patricia Angell Weeks, she was a member of Christ Church Episcopal.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph George Goeller; and two brothers, Kenny and Glenn Weeks.
She is survived by her son, Nick (Laura Cutler) Goeller, of Chattanooga; grandson, Landon Goeller, of Chattanooga; sister, Jan Green, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., sistersin-law, Cathy Weeks and Sue Weeks and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today at 4 p.m. central time at Christ Church Episcopal in South Pittsburg, Tenn., with Rev. Kim Hobby officiating.
Interment will be in Patton Annex Cemetery.
Edward Gordy
RINGGOLD — Thomas Edward Gordy, 67, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at a local hospital. He was a life-long resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith.
Edward was a well-known area auto mechanic becoming ill five years ago.
He loved car shows and Cruise Ins.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruby White Gordy.
Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Vickie Gordy; son, Vaughn (Melissa) Gordy; step-son, Derrick (Kelly) Ramsey; mother-in-law, Mary Neal Thomas; brother, Richard (Rosa) Gordy; sisters, Margie (John) Sisson and Darlene Gordy; grandchildren, Dakota Gordy and Teagan Ramsey; brother-in-law, Greg Neal; along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today, at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South, with Rev. Bill Gardner officiating.
Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family and memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends after 10a.m. today, at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Frances Hensley
ROSSVILLE — Frances Wylene Hensley, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
She was born in Dalton, Ga., to the late, A.J. and Dillie Cleo Brock, and had lived most of her life in the North Georgia area. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family and friends and loved her lifelong companions, Precious, Taco and Moo.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother that will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Buford Brock; and sisters, Mary Kilgore and Ruth Duncan.
Survivors include her loving husband of more than 50 years, Winfield Hensley, of Rossville, Ga.; children and spouses, Teresa and Denton Reeves, of Rossville, Ga., Terry and Kelly Cagle, of Ringgold, Ga., Ted and LeAnn Cagle and Tara and James Hays, all of Rossville, Ga.; brother, Kenneth Brock, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel, with Rev. James Davis officiating.
Burial will follow in the Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. today, and prior to the service on Thursday, at the funeral home.
Online guestbook www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
James Howard
RINGGOLD — James “Jim” Edgar Howard, 80, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Neal Hasty officiating.
Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, from 9 a.m., until funeral time at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank their neighbors and friends for all they have done for the family during this time.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia.
An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Robert Levan
RINGGOLD — Robert Ivey Levan, 95, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Faye Scruggs Levan.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert I. Levan II and R. Stephen Levan; parents, Mary and Melvin Levan; and brother, James E. Levan.
Others left to cherish his memory are sisters, Lucille (James) Allen, Dorothy (Robert) Gilbert; brother, Lawrence (Betty) Levan; brother-in-law, Douglas (Janice) Scruggs; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Aug. 17, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Robert Gilbert officiating.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Casey McCauley
LaFAYETTE — Casey Dane McCauley, 63, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his father, James A. McCauley; sister, Helen Glaynelle McCauley.
Survived by mother, Dorothy P. McCauley, of LaFayette; his sisters, Jamie M. Stephenson and Lynn Strahan, both of LaFayette; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held at the LaFayette Church of Christ on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at 2 p.m., with eulogy by Stanley Swafford and Minister David Paden officiating.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
James McKeehan
RINGGOLD — James Ernest McKeehan, 62, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, after a long illness following a stroke.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he attended Ringgold High School and was of the Christian faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served from 1973-1976, and was a self-employed construction worker for 30 years.
James loved old cars and most of all his grandson, Jude.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Leonard and Willie Kate Nance McKeehan; sister, Betty Marchese; and two brothers, Leonard and Michael McKeehan.
He is survived by his son, Jared (Olivia) McKeehan, of Ooltewah; sister, Regina (Jerry) Bryant, of Ringgold, Ga.; brother, Bobby (Sandra) McKeehan, of Decatur, Ala.; grandson, Jude McKeehan; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held noon Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Dewey Boyd officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, from 10 a.m. until noon.
The family would like to thank Parkside Nursing Home and Dr. Horton for all they did for James and the family during his illness. Also, a special thanks to Jane and Dewey Boyd, and Joy Pierce for their unwavering support and Tapestry Hospice for their endof-life care.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Ga.An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Grady Nelson
CHICKAMAUGA — Grady “Shady Grady” Frank Nelson, 83, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
He was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and was of the Baptist Faith.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today, in Estelle Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home-Chickamauga.
Aaron Parker
CHICKAMAUGA — Aaron “Dennis” Parker, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.
He was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Dennis retired from Propex after 15 years and enjoyed fixing and collecting Mopar Cars.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will be greatly missed.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron D. and Vina Mae Tucker Parker; and siblings, Emaline Haney and Terry Adams.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley Anne Parker; children, Douglas (Noel) Parker, of Rock Spring, Deanne Locke and Devon (Will Cross) Williams, both of Chickamauga; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday Sept. 8, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Eddie Frye officiating.
Interment will follow in Chickamauga City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today and prior to the service on Thursday.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home-Chickamauga.
Juanita Reeves
SUMMERVILLE — Juanita Rogers Reeves, 88, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
Survivors, grandchildren, Jeff DeBerry, Kelly Ray, Lisa Crowe, April Trammell; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral, 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, Coffman Funeral Home.
Burial, West Hill Cemetery. Visitation, today 6 to 8 p.m.
Julia Rossell
CHICKAMAUGA — Julia S. Rossell, 82, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at a local healthcare facility.
Condolences may be shared at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.
ALABAMA Albina Huerta
SYLVANIA — Albino Huerta, 42, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
Funeral service will be Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at 2 p.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial in Rainsville Memorial Park.
www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.