OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY Roosevelt Allen
Roosevelt Allen, 77, passed away Sept. 8, 2016, at his residence.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Terry Lynn Allen
Terry Lynn Allen, (formerly of Soddy-Daisy) born Sept. 20, 1953, passed away from this life on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in his sleep. Lost to this world was a son, father and brother, much loved by his family and friends.
His brothers are heart broken.
Terry served his country in the United States Air Force; and for 30 plus years, with his identical twin brother Bill, had taken part in the Vietnam Era Twin Study On Aging.
His work took him from the Siberian oil fields to the Alaskan Pipe Line.
His first job was with Boiler Supply in Knoxville and he had returned there to work this year.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill C. Allen; sister, Janet Lee Allen; grandparents, Wilfred and Pauline Allen and Bill and Winnie Murphy; and special friend, Brad Stump.
Terry is survived by his wife, Joni Leann; sons, Aaron and Bradley; and daughter, Alisa Boyd; brothers, Bill (Marian) Scott, and David (Kathy) Allen; as well as four grandchildren; his mother, Helen Murphy Allen and mother-in-law, Nancy Rose; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Murphy’s Chapel Cemetery Fund, c/o Larry Smelcer, 1790 Pittman Center Road, Sevierville, TN 37876.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, with memorial service to follow at 2 p.m., at Murphy’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Pittman Center Road, Sevierville, Rev. Doug Moore and Rev. John Clark will officiate.
Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
Edna Mae Brown
Edna Mae Brown, 92, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in a local health care facility.
Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel, in charge of arrangements.
Brian Clements
Brian Curry Clements, 68, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Daphne, Ala. A native of Mobile, Ala., he was a long-time resident of Chattanooga.
He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force from 19681974, and obtained the rank of SSGT as an Air Traffic Controller while serving in the Vietnam War. After his military service, he continued as an air traffic controller at Lovell Field, Chattanooga until 1981 when he entered the restaurant business.
He worked as a national franchise director until his retirement in 2013, at which time he moved to Gulf Shores, Ala.
Brian had a keen sense of humor and was loved by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Murphey Clements; parents, Donald Robert and Frances Clements, of Mobile, Ala.; and brother, Donald Robert Clements, Jr., of Houston, Texas.
Survivors include his sons, Brian “Curry” (Barbie) Clements, Jr., of Clanton, Ala.; Michael (Mistie) Clements, Matthew (Ronda Lowrance) Clements, Bruce (Julie Fuller) Clements, all of Chattanooga; two granddaughters, Logan Clements, of Auburn, Ala., and Adelin Clements, of Chattanooga; brother, Bruce (Nelda) Clements, of Lillian, Ala.; and sister, Beverly (Arthur) Womack, of Canton, Ga.
He is also survived by his friend, Sherryl Hebert, of Daphne, Ala.
A graveside service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery, on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile, Ala.
Mamie Coonrod
Mamie Ruth Hemphill Coonrod, 86, passed on Aug. 31, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Clara Odessa Williams Hemphill Gore; husband, George W. Coonrod; daughter, Christine Coonrod Reeves; sons, Marvin Coonrod, David McCary Coonrod; and brother, Marvin Hemphill. She was a faithful member of Miracle M.B. Church.
She is survived by sons Vongoree Coonrod, Leonard Hemphill, Dr. Tonzolone Coonrod, Joe Coonrod; and daughter, Rhonda Coonrod Fears; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Hemphill Hammond; three daughtersin-law, Kim Coonrod, Renee Hemphill and Ulasie Beaty; best friends, Louise Dossett, Lilly Woods, Liz Hester, Catherine Brown, Nancy Jackson and Christie Petty; a host of other relatives and friends.
Service will be today, at noon at Miracle M.B. Church, with Rev. Stephen Maurice Gilchrist officiating.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Jack Fryar
Jack Leslie Fryar, 82, of Chattanooga, died at Lifecare of Red Bank on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.
He was the youngest son of the late Pleasant Franklin and Emma Laura Huggins Fryar.
He was preceded by his two brothers and their wives, Joseph Bryan (Vera Mae) and Clyde Franklin (Shirley) Fryar.
He was also preceded by his precious granddaughter, Jennifer Rains.
Jack was a lifelong resident of Lookout Valley.
He graduated in the 1952 class of Central High School.
He was football captain of his senior class, 2nd Command of ROTC, was a member of the baseball team. Jack was in the U. S. Naval Reserves.
He retired as a rural postman from the U.S. Postal Service after 41 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ellen Nixon Fryar; daughter, Pamela Fryar Carr and her husband, Chuck; sons, Stephen Leslie Fryar and his wife, Rebecca and Michael Jack Fryar and his wife Marcia; grandchildren, Grant Stephen Fryar and his wife, Bri, Benjamin Ross Fryar and his wife, Diana, Jake Weston Fryar, Alyssa Fryar Allison and her husband, Matthew; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Henley (Grant), Caitlin Peterson, Emily and Zoe Rye (Jennifer); several nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by sisterin-law, Eva Hall, of Rincon, Ga., and brother-in-law, Jim (Sue) Nixon, of Ringgold, Ga.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West, with Chaplain Mark Scott officiating.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416 or charity of ones 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.
George Green Jr.
George Henry Green, Jr., 61, of Frankfort, Ky., died on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at a local hospital.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
James Hall Jr.
James Dallas “Jim” “J.D.” Hall, Jr., 78, of East Ridge, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
Jim was born and raised in Chattanooga.
He was a graduate of Central High School Class of ’58 and regularly attended Central Connection lunches.
He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He was also a US Air Force veteran. J. D. was a longtime employee of Western Electric, before retiring from AT&T with 35 years of service and belonged to the telephone retirees.
Jim collected all kinds of cars over the years but he liked old ones the most. If he wasn’t with his grandsons, you could find him at a car show or an estate sale.
He was preceded in death by his mom and stepdad, Corrine Wheeler and Burnard Martin; and dad and stepmom, James D. and Ovelline Hall, Sr.
Surviving are his daughter, Janeen “Cheri” and husband, DeWayne Trantham; grandsons, Sammy and Patrick Trantham; sisters, Sylvia Campbell, of Crossville, Tenn., and Katherine Hall, of Knoxville, Tenn.; brother, Mike Hall; his companion of 31 years, Judith Parker and all her family; niece, Kara Sluder; and nephew, Eric Clark.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, and from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at the funeral home, with Rev. Christopher Sheets officiating.
Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The family would like to thank Miss Joan and all of her family for taking such good care of “Mr. Jim”.
Memorial donations may be made to Tapestry Hospice, 1089 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701.
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.
Floyd Hayes Jr.
Floyd Eugene “Bucky” Hayes, Jr., 57, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at his residence.
Bucky was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, and was employed by Chattanooga Publishing Company and also, Dixie Savings.
He was a painter by trade and was of the Baptist faith. His passion in life was spending time with his family, following NASCAR, and the Tennessee Vols.
Bucky was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Knight; father, Floyd Eugene Hayes, Sr.; brothers, Jerry and Lloyd Hayes; and granddaughter, Ashlynn Nicole Brock.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Felecia Hayes; children, Labrell Paige Hayes, Sheena (Andrew) Brock, and Patrick R. Hayes; step-father, Gary Knight; brothers, David (Ama) Hayes and James Hayes; sister, Heather Knight; grandchildren, Andrea, Aubrey and Rylan Brock; brother-in-law, Terrell Barkley; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today, at Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park, with Rev. Billy Dean officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends today, from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Charles Hill
Charles Hill, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in a local hospital.
He will lie-in-state today at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at noon in the chapel with Minister Andre Porter as the eulogist.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
Martha Hillis
Martha Blevins Hillis, 70, of Signal Mountain, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.
Martha was the daughter of the late Chester Ellis Blevins and Rosa Lee Walker Blevins.
Martha was a member of Mountain Creek Church of Christ.
She graduated from Red Bank High School in 1964. After graduating from Chattanooga State in 1987 Summa Cum Laude, she worked at Parkridge Hospital for 29 years as a Respiratory Therapist retiring in 2015.
Along with her husband Lane, she owned Adams Square Restaurant on Signal Mountain for several years.
Martha loved quilting, gardening, traveling and steam boating.
Martha was a member of Waldens Ridge Emergency service as a E.M.T., C.P.R. and First Responder Instructor.
She was a recipient of the Frist Humanitarian award in 1998.
Her three F’s were family, friends and faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Barbara Jean Gibbs, Douglas and Donald Blevins and Margaret Fressola.
Martha is survived by her husband, Lane; daughter, Melanie Pruett; son, Daniel Hillis; granddaughter, Rachel; grandson, Adam Pruett; and great-granddaughter, Ailey Grace Millwood; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Waldens Ridge Emergency service or Tennessee Childrens Home.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace and 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, at Mountain Creek Church of Christ.
Funeral service for Martha will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at Mountain Creek Church of Christ, with Minister Gary Massey, Jr. and Bill Thornton officiating.
Interment will follow to Hamilton Memorial Gardens
Active pallbearers will be Adam Pruett, Dennis Henderson, Paul Frye, David Tallent, David Schwiger and Wane Lacky.
Honorary pallbearers will be officers and members of Waldens Ridge Emergency services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. www.lanefh.com
Gregory Hutchison
Gregory Lee Hutchison, 58, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.
He was born in LaFayette, Ga., on Sept. 21, 1957, to the late John and Charlotte Hill Hutchison.
As a young man, he was an Eagle Scout, member of Order of the Arrow.
At age 13, he was the youngest Scout member to attend Philmont Scout Ranch, where he hiked 100 miles.
After graduating from Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School, he attended Tennessee Tech University.
He was a lifeguard and member of the Ft. Oglethorpe swimming and diving team.
He enjoyed spelunking, rappelling and had hiked part of the Appalachian Trail.
In his later years, he enjoyed bowling and achieved 5 - 300 games along with numerous other awards. He was employed with the City of Chattanooga, was an elder and assistant treasurer at Northside Presbyterian Church. He was a former president of the board of directors for the Northside Learning Center, and a former member of board of directors for Hope House at UTC.
He was also a former member of the Chattanooga Bowling Association.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Robin; and son, Ian; sister, Jean (James) Wilson, of Flintstone; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the oncology staff at Memorial Hospital and Tennessee of Oncology of Chattanooga.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Avenue, Chattanooga, TN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northside Presbyterian Church, the Hope House at UTC, the Salvation Army or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
A private burial was held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery in West Armuchee.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Martha Miller
Martha Bell Miller, 91, a lifelong resident of Hamilton County, passed away peacefully with family members holding her hand on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, in a local health care facility.
She was born on Lookout Mountain, Jan. 20, 1925.
She was widely known and loved as an elementary school teacher in Hamilton County and as Mother Goose and Mrs. Claus at Rock City Gardens.
Her personality was legendary and she was an enthusiastic promoter of Chattanooga and the State of Tennessee.
She left a positive imprint on the lives of thousands of children and adults.
She attended Lookout Mountain Elementary and Dickinson Junior High and graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1942. She attended college at Tennessee Wesleyan College and the University of Chattanooga, earning a B.A. in 1949 and a Master’s Degree in 1958.
She retired from the Hamilton County school system in 1981, after 35 years of teaching.
It was her passion to teach children to read and she encouraged lifelong learning. She taught hundreds of children to swim as an instructor with the YMCA and at Camp Ocoee.
As Rock City’s Mother Goose from 1983 until 2005 she entertained children and promoted education and strong values.
She developed the “Ten Cool Colorful Cats of Character” as a teaching tool. She traveled extensively and performed in numerous elementary schools, visiting many states.
She never met a stranger and was known for inspiring everyone to be the very best they could be and for her wonderful Goosey Hugs that were so freely offered.
She was recognised throughout her life for her skill as an entertainer and story teller and was named State of Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill January 20, 2000.
In 2008, Rock City honored her by establishing a scholarship given annually in her name.
Even after her health began to decline, she was able to find ways to brighten the day for others and in 2014 she was selected for national recognition as an exceptional nursing home resident.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Judge Leonidas D. (L.D.) Miller and Edith McAllester Adkins Miller; infant son, Theodore E.“Teddy” Hatchett, Jr.; two sisters, Sylvia Miller Johnson Graham and Portia Miller Wrenn; and two brothers, L.D. Miller, Jr. and Joe P. Adkins.
Survivors include her sister, Rinehart Miller Lackey, of Cleveland, Tenn., and a multitude of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and greatgrand nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her long term caregiver and loving companion, Gregory Alan Voss.
At her request, services will be private.
Memorials can be made to any charity that benefits children.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Martha Bell 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 Miller family with her arrangements.
Ollie Morgan
Ollie Ruth Morgan, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.
She worked for more than 30 years at Mercer Baking and Penn Baking.
Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Jack” Morgan; parents, John Mac and Mary Elizabeth Evans; brothers, Harvey Evans, of Connecticut, Lloyd Evans Sr., of Centerhoma, Okla., Pat Evans, of Chattanooga; and sister, Alene Berryhill, of Chattanooga.
She is survived by her sons, Marshall Thomas “MT” Morgan, of Chattanooga, Elroy (Susan) Morgan, of Chattanooga, Gene (Susie) Wilson, of Chickamauga, Ga.; sister, Louise Evans, of Chattanooga; grandsons, Corey (Susan) Morgan, and Brian Morgan.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Lee Fick officiating.
Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
The family would like to thank all staff at Life Care Center of Collegedale for all the wonderful care they provided for Ollie Ruth Morgan and their family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends today, Sept. 9, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.
Sidney Norvell
Sidney Lamar Norvell, 58, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at his residence.
Please share expressions of sympathy at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Memorial services will be held today, at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel.
The family will receive friends today, from 11 a.m. until the service hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Bernard O’Brien
Bernard John O’Brien, 84, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.
A native of Lawrence, Mass., he has been a resident of the Chattanooga area for the past 22 years, and was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church.
A graduate of West Point, he then went on to graduate from Suffolk University School of Law and also attended Harvard for graduate classes.
Mr. O’Brien was retired from the U.S. Government as a Federal Judge for the Social Security Administration.
He served in the U.S. Army for six years and then served in the Reserves.
He retired at the rank of Major.
He was the son of the late Doris and Alphonse O’Brien.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Hopkins O’Brien; sisters, Virginia Lounsbury (Paul), of Danville, N.H. and Donna Adams, of Derry, N.H.; brothers, Lawrence O’Brien (Loretta), Romney, WVa and Daniel O’Brien (Helen), of Methuen, Mass.; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, with Father Manuel Perez officiating.
Inurnment will be held at a later date in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m., at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road.
Please share your memories at: ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com
Bob Palmer
Robert Dean “Bob” Palmer, Sr., 88, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at a local hospice facility.
He was born March 2, 1928, in Piedmont, Ala.
He served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, as they mobilized his National Guard Unit during the Korean War.
He was a graduate of Jacksonville State College with a degree in accounting.
He worked for Chattanooga Glass in the 1950’s and 1960’s. He then went to work at some carpet places in Ellijay, Ga., and in Rome, Ga.
In 1975, he came back to Chattanooga and opened Complete Bookkeeping Service, where he retired just a few years ago.
Mr. Palmer had Choo Choo Kennels for years and also raised and showed pigeons. He had a love for horses and enjoyed watching the Vols play football.
Mr. Palmer was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Wright Palmer; brother, James Palmer; and son, Perry Palmer.
Survivors include his children, Suzanne Johnson, Bobby (Deborah) Palmer, Greg Palmer, and Mark Palmer; grandchildren, Jeff Collins, Kristy Collins, Brandon Palmer and Cameron Palmer; great-grandchildren, Darren Gilreath, Stephen Coleman, II, and Noah Collins.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today, Sept. 9, 2016, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Linda Pody
Linda Lou Pody, 72, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at her home.
Linda was born in Altadena, Calif., and had lived in Chattanooga, for the past three years.
She was an R.N. with Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Fla.
She was a daughter of the late, John Thureson and Nina Temple.
She was an active and devoted member of A.A. for over 30 years.
Survivors include Joseph Pody; son, Michael Pody; daughter, Tamera Pody (Daniel Callas); granddaughter, Lilly Callas, all of Chattanooga; two sisters, Vicki (Al) Kopacka, of New Jersey; Joni Weir, of Florida; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. today, in the funeral home chapel, with Daniel Callas officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike. 423-531-3975
Mary Alice Schult
Mary Alice Schult, 81, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.
A longtime resident of St. Cloud, Fla., Mrs. Schult was a retired CNA and enjoyed her time with her patients. She always enjoyed helping others.
She attended Christian Family Church and Westview Baptist Church in Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Schult; and brothers, Dayton Eugene Elder and Robert Allen Elder.
Survivors are her sons, James Mark (Judy) Schult, of St. Cloud, Fla., and Jeffrey (Jacqueline) Schult, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Eric Schult, Brittany Schult, Autumn Schult, James Morgan Schult, Mary Siedel, Kimberly Siedel and Brandon Schult.
A private celebration of life service will be held for the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Johnny Stinnett
Johnny R. Stinnett, 84, answered the call of his savior, Jesus Christ and went home on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. He was a native of Dayton, Tenn., but had lived in Chattanooga, for over 45 years.
Johnny was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War.
He was a hard working father who loved his family and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Johnny was a member of Oakhill Baptist Church in Dayton, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lillie Stinnett.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Alice; brother, Earl Dean (Shelby) Stinnett; sons, Rusty Stinnett, Jimmy Stinnett, Eddie Joe Nation and Tim Stinnett; daughters, Debbie Stinnett, Sheila Garrett, Pamela Henderson and Elizabeth (Robert) Carter; granddaughter-daughter, Rachel (Demetrius) Duncan; 22 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren; and his special fur baby, Blossom. Johnny will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in National Cemetery, with Military Honors.
You may visit our online guestbook at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Hwy 58 Chapel 622-3171
Elizabeth Waldrop
Elizabeth Waldrop, 75, passed away Sept. 7, 2016, in a local healthcare facility.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Diane Williams
Diane Allison Williams, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all.
Diane was preceded in death by her son, David Williams; parents, Bob and Margret Allison
Diane is survived by her husband, Ed Williams; sons, Kenneth Finney and Daniel Finney; step-son, Eddie Williams; sister, Bit Cagle; granddaughter, Shelby Finney; grandson, Daniel Finney and Josh Mosier; niece, Tina Cagle; nephew, Jason Cagle.
The family will receive friends today, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace and on Saturday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Funeral service for Diane will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow to Lusk Cemetery in Marion County.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. www.lanefh.com
TENNESSEE June Agee
KNOXVILLE — June Amy Evans Agee, 82, passed away on Sept. 8, 2016.
Visitation will be at Pikeville Funeral Home Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., CST at 39299 Highway 30, Pikeville, TN 37367, with a 2 p.m. graveside service at Iron Hill Cemetery, in Pikeville.
Pikeville Funeral Home entrusted with her arrangements.
John Holt Jr.
DUNLAP — John Holt, Jr., 64, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.
John was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area and a 1969 graduate of Central High School.
H e served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. John retired from the United States Postal Service at the Shallowford Office.
He was a loving man, who enjoyed family gatherings and would share his faith, knowledge and time with all who needed it.
John enjoyed all sports, especially the Tennessee Vols.
He was an artist, gardener, golfer, painter, and Rook player.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Holt, Sr.
John is survived by his wife of 34 years, Janie Giles Holt; son, John, III; and daughter, Adrianne; grandchildren, Jordan and Jaden; mother, Zelma Holt; sister, Connie Chambers; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. There will be no visitation on Sunday.
Graveside services for John will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery, with his friend, Gary Hobbs officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to the Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga area, 1307 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Theodore McClendon
SWEETWATER — Theodore Louis McClendon, 79, departed this life Sept. 3, 2016, at a Sweetwater health care facility.
He was the son of the late Oscar and Georgia Bell McClendon, and was also preceded in death by special aunt, Lillian Morris; sister, Janet McClendon; and brother, Charles McClendon.
He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined Park City Church of God Sanctified in Madisonville, Tenn., and later attended St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church in Alcoa, Tenn.
He attended Morristown College and Knoxville College.
He began his employment out of college helping others by working at Taft Youth Center in Pikeville, Tenn.
He was employed and retired after 34 years at Y-12, ‘Union Carbide’ in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
He was well known with all the restaurant owners in Madisonville, because of his frequent dining with all of the eateries in the area.
He enjoyed sports and taking in any basketball and football game, also enjoyed traveling.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two brothers, James ‘J.L.’ (Noreen) McClendon, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Lawrence ‘Eddie’ McClendon, of Spring City, Tenn.; Fiancé, Phyllis Anthony, of Alcoa, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Joyce McClendon, of Knoxville, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at 1 p.m. at First United Church of Christ in Sweetwater, Tenn., with Rev. Archie Smart officiating and Rev. James Guthrie, Sr. delivering the eulogy.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service from noon until 1 p.m.
Interment will follow at Park City Cemetery in Madisonville, Tenn.
Services of loving memory entrusted to M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Service LLC- Athens, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in honor of Theordore L. McClendon to the American Kidney Foundation.
www.Dotsonfh.com
Maria Trinidad Murillo
LUPTON CITY —Trini Murillo, 82, of Lupton City, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. (Isaiah 25:8)
She is survived by her four children, Lupe (Juan) Favela, Manuel (Ana) Murillo, Ninfa (Johnny) Lopez and Zenaida (Ishmael) Alvarez; her grandchildren, Joe, Jessica, Priscilla, Ninfa and Elizabeth Murillo, Sam Favela, Nathan Alvarez; and her 13 great-grandchildren.
We would like to thank the staff at Erlanger for her excellent care and for allowing her to end her days with dignity.
Funeral services will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 7271 Tyner Rd., Chattanooga. Cremation Center of Chattanooga. 423362-5999
Rev. Ronald Powell
GEORGETOWN — Rev. Ronald Thomas Powell, 74, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Sept. 7, 2016, at the family residence.
He was the son of the late Paul and Martha Smith Powell and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Gail “Missy” Powell; and his nephew, Robby Munger.
Ronnie was a self-employed barber, auctioneer and a long time car dealer.
He was also an ordained minister and evangelist in the Baptist faith. He loved ministering to lost souls. He also loved golf, baseball and collecting old tractors. He was a member and Elder of the Savanah Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara Gail Davis Powell; his daughters, Tammy Radar and her husband, Donnie, of Cleveland, Deanna Arthur and her husband, Russ, of Cleveland, Paula Haney, of Cleveland, and Melanie Garrison and her husband, Shannon, of Dayton; his grandchildren, Tommy Hayes, Andy Hayes and his wife Lauren, Tiffany Ogle, David Radar and his wife Ashley, Daniel Radar and his wife Michelle, Charlie and Emily Haney, Brinley and Bryce Garrison; great-grandchildren, Braxton and Kesslee Armstrong, Caylie and Knox Radar, Kash Hayes and Madeline McGee; his sisters, Judy Weinmann and her husband, Mike, Linda Sherlin and her husband, Terry; his nephew, Rusty Munger; and his niece, Rhonda Boller.
A remembrance of life service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, at Savanah Bay Baptist Church, 8018 Ooltewah-Georgetown Rd. Ooltewah TN., 37363. Officiating clergy will be Rev. Gurney Beard and Pastor Randy Chestnut.
Interment will be held in New McDonald Cemetery, formerly known as Greenwood Cemetery, on Snow Hill Rd. in Ooltewah, with Jim Davis, Eddie Williams, Walter Hickman, Donnie Holder, Kenneth Moore, Doug Cofer and Gilbert Moon serving as casket bearers.
Honorary casket bearers will be Bobby Runyan, Michael Sturkey, Tommy and Andy Hayes, Charlie Haney, Bryce Garrison and Braxton Armstrong.
The family will receive friends today, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee St. Chapel.
We encourage you to share your memories and or condolences with the family by going to www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.
Ritchard Thomason Sr.
DECATUR — Ritchard F. Thomason, Sr., 74, died, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church of Athens, Tenn., at 10 a.m.
Burial in Goodfield Cemetery, Decatur.
Visitation is today, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Inc., of Decatur, TN. 423-334-3661
GEORGIA Walter Castleberry
ROSSVILLE — Walter “Dan” Castleberry, 75, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Memorial services will be held 11:30 a.m. today, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, with military honors.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at the home after the service.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Vina Potter
CHICKAMAUGA — Vina Marie Frady Potter, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
She had lived most of her life in the Rossville and Chickamauga area, where she was of the Baptist faith. Her passions in life were writing poetry, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Potter; parents, Ras and Maude Frady; and eight brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children, Melvin (Elizabeth) Potter, of Gadsden, Ala., Lois (Steve) England, of Chickamauga, and Martha Potter, of Lafayette; six grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren, and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 11a.m. in the South Crest Chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Weaver officiating.
Interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends today, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Claude Sullivan
FLINTSTONE — Claude Douglas Sullivan, 49, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at a local healthcare facility.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Mary Jane Troyer
CHICKAMAUGA — Mary Jane Troyer, 80, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.
She was born in Iowa City, Iowa to the late Lester and Virginia Cox, and was a member of Cedar Grove U.M.C. in Chickamauga, Ga.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lee Troyer; son, Terry Troyer; brothers, Lester and Jerry Cox; and a great- grandson, Michael Martz.
Survivors include her children, Sheryl (Doodle Bug) Cross, of Chickamauga, Mike (Dot) Troyer, of Chickamauga, Monty (Judy) Troyer, of Stanley, Iowa; brother, Donnie Cox, sister, Betty Cox, both of Cheyenne, Wyo.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Billy Jacks officiating.
Interment will follow in Coulter Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, from 5 to 8 p.m. and until time of service on Saturday.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette, GA.
Delilah Wright
ROSSVILLE — Delilah Jean Powell Wright, 55, formerly of Lookout Mountain, Ga., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
ALABAMA Betty Haney
RAINSVILLE — Betty Ruth Haney, 85, surrounded by her loving family, departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, from her residence.
Mrs. Haney lived in the Rossville, Ga., area for nearly 40 years.
Mrs. Haney retired from Chattanooga National Linen after serving over 40 years of employment.
Survivors include two dauthers, Diane Ashley and husband Rick, of Chickamauga, Ga.; Romona Mize and husband Cecil, of Rossville, Ga.; three grandsons, Derrick Huskey, of Rainsville, Ala., Christopher Cameron, of Providence, R.I., and Zachary Mize, of Rossville, Ga.; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at 3 p.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Pat Laney officiating.
Burial will follow in Burnt Church Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be today, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.