OBITUARIES
HAMILTON COUNTY Raymond Bible Jr.
Raymond W. Bible, Jr, 69, of Soddy Daisy, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Edith Bible and Mary and Harvey Williams; parents, Raymond and Hope Bible.
Mr. Bible was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Germany during the Viet Nam War.
He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church, and the Red Bank Masonic Lodge.
He was retired from AT&T after 35 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Susan D. Bible; daughters, Robyn (Steve) Tobias, and Beth (Scott) Ridge; grandchildren, Xan, Jacob, and Jase Tobias and Ansley, Cooper and Ellie Ridge; brothers, Randy (Karen) Bible and Mike (Andy) Bible; sister, Susan (Bill) Vincent; and a large family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Dr. Sam Greer officiating. Those wishing to go in procession to the cemetery please meet at the North Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
The family will receive friends at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home today, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Hooked for Life Fishing Club.
The family would like to especially thank the Red Bank Baptist Church Cozart Life Group.
Memorial donations may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church Building Fund, 4000 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415 or St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, at www.stjude.org.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Mark Burnum
Mark Burnum, 47, of Harrison, died on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his mother, Shirley Burnum; brother, Mike Burnum; two aunts, Cathleen (Henry) Potter, Pat Burnum, and several cousins.
Annie Calhoun
Annie Ruth Calhoun, 89, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Ken Ellis
Charles Kenneth “Ken” Ellis, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
He was born on April 13, 1932 in Harrison, Tenn., where he lived his entire life.
Ken was a retired auto mechanic of 50 years and was well known for his produce on Highway 58.
He was a member of the Georgetown Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Anna Belle Hogan Ellis; six brothers, Bill, Ray, Lebron, Caroll, Jack and Lester Ellis; sister, Reba Ellis Vincent.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Hazel; sons, Timothy and Lamar Ellis, of Harrison; grandson, Ryan Ellis
The family will receive friends today from 3 to 8 p.m., in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Minister James Hughes officiating.
He will be laid to rest in McInturff Cemetery in Birchwood, Tenn.
Gentlemen serving as pallbearers will be Richard Harvey, Gerald Mullins, Jimmy Webb, Patrick Wilson, Junior Styles and Junior Kennedy.
You may visit our online guestbook at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com
The family would like to express a special thank you to Hearth Hospice for their wonderful care and support.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Hwy 58 Chapel 622-3171
Daniel Flores Sr.
Daniel U. Flores Sr., age 88 of Soddy-Daisy, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.
A funeral service for Daniel will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m., in the funeral home chapel.
Burial in Rhea Memory Gardens. www.vanderwallfh.com. The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home, where they will receive friends Saturday from 2 until 6 p.m.
Joan Gaither
Joan Gaither, 94 passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.
The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. until noon, at the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home. There will be no funeral service and burial will be private.
You may visit our online guestbook www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com
John Harold Johnson Sr.
John Harold Johnson, Sr, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sept. 26 , 2016,
John was preceded by his son, Stanley Johnson
John is survived by his son Johnny Johnson Jr, ; daughte,r Terry Goggins; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren
The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace
Funeral service for John will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel
Interment to follow to Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements have been entrusted by Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. www.lanefh.com
Ellis Lamb
Ellis ‘Red’ Lamb, passed away peacefully not far from where he was raised in Natchez, Miss., on Sept. 22, 2016, at the age of 90.
He had a cardiac arrest while cruising on a riverboat down the Mississippi River with his sister and brother in law.
On July 15, 1926, in Burnside, Miss., Ellis was the firstborn of Ellis and Nellie Lamb.
His parents relocated to a farm in Bexley, Miss., when he was 6 and then graduated early from Lucedale High School.
He joined the Navy early in 1943 to assist in the war effort. He served on ships in the Pacific and became one of the first Navy personnel to be trained to work with new machines called IBM computers.
He married Thelma Lynch in 1952 after meeting her in Washington, D.C., while both serving in the Navy. Ellis and Thelma lived many places including San Diego, San Francisco, Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia, Atlanta and Hilton Head, S.C. over 63 years together.
Ellis received his Bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland and also attended night school to earn a Master’s degree from George Washington University.
He rose through the ranks in the Navy to ultimately retire as a Commander after 30 years.
He was a voracious reader and enjoyed golfing, spending time with family and travelling on cruises throughout the world with Thelma.
He moved to California, three years ago to be close to his son and family while taking care of Thelma until her passing only five months ago from Alzheimer’s.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma, his brother, Floyd Lamb, and brothersin-law, Carlton Eckhoff and Richard Haeussler.
Ellis is survived by his son, Eric (Catherine), of Atherton, Calif.; and daughter, Lisa (Henry) Nelson, of Beaufort, S.C.
He has five grandchildren, Joshua, Kevin, Spencer, Megan and Rebecca. Ellis is survived by his sisters, Nina Moodie(Roland), of San Antonio, Texas, Nell Haeussler, of Albia, Iowa, Ruth Eckhoff, of Cary, N.C.; and his brother, Henry Lamb (Lynn), of Tupelo, Miss.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Dick Fisher officiating, with a reception to follow.
All are welcome to attend the service, reception and celebrate Ellis’ life.
A graveside service for family will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Dynasty Mohammed
Dynasty Sharee Mohammed, 5 months, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at her residence.
She will lie-in-state today after noon at Taylor Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at 5 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Calvin C. Barlow, Jr. as the eulogist.
Tish Morgan
Tish Bryson Morgan, 66, of Red Bank, passed away at her residence on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.
Tish was born in Norton, Va., on July 9, 1950. She was a nuclear engineer with TVA from 19731989, after which she worked as an independent contractor in the nuclear field.
Among the things she enjoyed were her schipperkes, the Denver Broncos, and the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers. Mostly, she loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Tish was preceded in death by her parents, Harry W. and Avie Lee (Arrington) Bryson.
She is survived by her son, Christopher M. Jenkins, age 36; son, Dana T. Jenkins, age 33, and wife Beka; grandson, Luke M. Jenkins, age 5; sister, Teresa Bryson Gay and husband, Leonard; niece, Jenn and nephew, David.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 30, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Hixson.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
William “Bill” Pippin
William (Bill) T. Pippin, 73, of Red Bank, went Home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at his home.
William was a retired Captain Commander with the Chattanooga Fire Department.
He was Red Bank City Commissioner from 1982 to 1986, served multiple terms as Chairman of the Hamilton County Service Review Board and he received the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.
He was a member of the Red Bank High School Class of 1962.
William’s passion for rebuilding antique classic cars has been a hobby for many years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
William was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent.
His father, James William Pippin; his mother, Treva Pippin Hamill; step-father, Alfred Hamill; sister, Jo Rooks; brother, James Ray Pippin preceded him in death.
William is survived by his loving wife, Shirley of 48 years; one daughter, Cheryl Pippin Jackson; of Chattanooga, (Chuck) Husband; one grandson, Brady Jackson; sister, Shirley Massengale, of Red Bank and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Lane Funeral Home, Red Bank, with Pastor Dale Kidd officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at the funeral home and 10 to 11 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Active pallbearers will be Chris Barron, Charlie Foster, Steve Freer, Greg Gray, Jon Hill, Mike Massengale, Danny Pippin, Chris Roberts, Jason Steadman, Billy Stone and Tommy Wilkerson.
Honorary Pallbearers Jerry Bingham, Tom Pannell, David Hullendar, William Madison, Ed Talley and Special Friends of the Chattanooga Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the Immune Deficiency Foundation in honor of William and his precious daughter, Cheryl, who has been battling this terrible disease for the past three years.
Donations can also be made to the Forgotten Child Fund in memory of William.
Arrangements have been entrusted by Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. www.lanefh.com
Steve Russell
Steve Russell, of Signal Mountain, passed away July 16, 2016.
A memorial service will be held in Nashville, Oct. 1, 2016, at Hodge House, Percy Warner Park 1900 Chickering Road, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Please visit our site at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel.
Paula Stone
Paula Jane Stone, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at a Knoxville Health Care facility.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga.
Moving there at a young age from Mayfield, Ky., she was the daughter of the late George and Eliza Holland Crawford.
She was a graduate of Chattanooga Central High School, class of 1946.
For many years she worked at Chattanooga Federal Savings & Loan Bank.
She also worked at Hale Reality for several years and later was employed with TVA.
She was a member of the Ridgedale Baptist Church of Chattanooga, where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Parnick L. Stone; one son, Dan (Sylvia) Stone, of Louisville, Tenn.; three grandsons, Matthew (Charlotte) Stone, of Charlottesville, Va., Andrew (Anna-Ruth) Stone, of Franklin, Tenn., and Phillip Stone, of Knoxville, Tenn.; one greatgranddaughter, Lillian Stone; one brother, George Crawford, of Jasper, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The Friendship Sunday School Class of Ridgedale Baptist Church will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. till 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Road.
Please share your memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com
Albertine Thompson
Albertine Buyck Thompson, 71, formerly of Chattanooga, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, with her daughter by her bedside at St. Luke Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., due to her failing health.
Albertine was born on Oct. 17, 1944, in Chattanooga; the second child of Albert Buyck and Mrs. Rosa N. (Benson) Buyck.
Albertine accepted Christ at an early age and joined Warren Chapel A.M.E. Church. As a teen servant for Christ in her church, she was given honor for her outstanding work in the area of personal evangelism. Albertine was responsible for the addition of over fifty children to the Sunday School and church. She was a teacher of the Beginners Class in the Sunday School. Also, Albertine served as Junior Superintendent of A.C.E. League, Conference Branch President of Y.P.D., East Tennessee Conference, and Member of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. She indeed was considered one of the “bright stars” of African Methodism.
Albertine attended the public school system of Chattanooga, and graduated from Howard High School in 1962. One of Albertine’s most noted accomplishment within the Chattanooga community while being a biology student at Howard High School during her senior year of high school under the guidance and leadership of her biology teacher, Frank A. Jones was when she entered and exhibited a biology project in the Chattanooga Regional Science Fair in 1962. She was the first black student Senior Sweepstakes winner in the girl’s division of the 10th Annual Chattanooga Regional Science Fair, held March 28-30, 1962, sponsored by the Chattanooga Times and the University of Chattanooga (Now UTC). She traveled to Seattle, Washington and competed in the International Science Fair and was a fourth place winner for her biology project that she exhibited in the girl’s division. Dr. Claude C. Bond who was principal at Howard when Albertine received these honors and Frank A. Jones, her biology teacher were equally proud of Albertine’s local and international honors. An article about Albertine appeared in the May 10, 1962, Jet magazine that posted her honors and described her as a “budding” scientist.
After graduating from high school, Albertine furthered her education by receiving a Bachelor of Science degree (1966) and a Master of Science degree (1968) in Agriculture from Tuskegee University (Tuskegee Institute), Tuskegee Institute, Ala.
Albertine and her husband, Neil E.S. Thompson, Sr. upon completion of their BS and MS degrees at Tuskegee University moved from Tuskegee Institute, Alabama to St. Louis, MO to pursue their careers.
Albertine worked as a Microbiologist for Sherwood Laboratories and Bristol-Myers in St. Louis, Missouri. She retired from Bristol-Myers after many years of service. During her latter years, Albertine and her husband Neil, became entrepreneurs by operating and owning Thompson’s House of Jamaica Restaurant in St. Louis, Mo.
For over twenty years, Albertine was associated with the International Folklore Federation in St. Louis and prepared her wonderful Jamaican recipes for various functions. She also worked on the ethnic village at the first VP Fair. Along with others, she participated in activities of the International Institution of St. Louis, which helped people from around the world get settled in St. Louis. The Institute called Albertine when natives of the West Indies arrived and needed help in relocating in St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Buyck, mother, Rosa N. (Benson) Buyck; husband, Neil E. S. Thompson Sr.; sisters, Rosalind F. Buyck Vann and Brenda Y. Buyck.
She leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Lisa Sonya Thompson, of St. Louis, Mo., son, Neil E.S. Thompson, Jr., of Hollywood, Fla.; grandchildren, Christian Elise Darby, f St. Louis, Mo., Kamal Ashlee Thompson, of Bel Air, Md., Neil E. S. Thompson, III of Hollywood, Fla., great grandchild, Avery Lola Carr, of St. Louis Mo.; sister, Sharon B. (Edward) Lawrence, of Chattanooga; nephew, Byron Buyck Sr., Chattanooga; aunt, Helen Hollyfield, of Wetumpka, Ala.; sisters-in-law, Maisie Marsh, of Riverdale, Md., and Winsome Carroll, London England; brother-in-law, John P. Thompson, of The Woodsland, Texas; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She will lie-in-state on today, after 12:30 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends on Friday at 10 a.m. at Warren Chapel AME Church, with the funeral to follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Pedro K. Basden, as eulogist.
Interment in beautiful Greenwood Cemetery.
Dot Wade
Dorothy “Dot” Wade, 86, Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
Dot was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. She was a long time member of the Chattanooga Musicians Union Local 80. Dot was a member of First Lutheran Church and a former state officer in the Daughters of American Colonists.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam M. Wade; parents, Arthur L. Healan Sr. and Ruby Shoffner Healan; and brothers, Arthur L. Healan Jr. and Edward Healan.
Dot is survived by daughters, Linda Wade Gettle, of Cartersville, Ga., Nancy Wade, of Chattanooga, several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Ridge Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Jay Willingham
Jay McClure “Mickey” Willingham, 87, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30,2016, at Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with Rev. Ann Meroney officiating.
Family will greet friends one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 886 Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia 31201.
Mr. Willingham was born in Chattanooga, on Aug. 3, 1929, to W. Jay Willingham and Mary McClure Willingham.
He attended Baylor School in Chattanooga, Darlington School in Rome, Ga., Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Va., and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
Mr. Willingham was employed by A.C. Willingham Lumber Company in Chattanooga, and later served as Vice-President of Sales for Georgia Coating Clay Company in Macon. He ultimately retired from Engelhard Corporation in Iselin, N.J., in 1994.
While living in Macon, he was Board Chairman of the Macon/Bibb County Cancer Society, also a Director of the Macon Civic Club, and the Macon Lawn Tennis Association.
In later years, he was a member and team captain of the Macon Super Senior Tennis League.
One of his proudest and most enjoyable achievements was coaching Little League Baseball in the Vine-Ingle League.
Mr. Willingham was King of the 1952 Chattanooga Cotton Ball and a Charter Member of the Lookout Mountain Baptist Church. He was a past member of the Idle Hour Country Club in Macon and the Fairyland Club on Lookout Mountain.
Mr. Willingham was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Blanche Mallary Willingham and son-in-law, Tommy Veale.
He is survived by his children, Mallary Veale, of Watkinsville, Ga., Jay Willingham Jr. (Evy), of Macon, and Mary Emily Vezina (Mike), of Brentwood, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Matthew Vezina, Michael Vezina, Emily Vezina, Mac Veale, Kathryn Veale, Caroline Willingham Letson (Corey), and Calder Willingham (Jennifer); two great-grandchildren, Zoey Willingham, Nora Willingham, and Baby Letson, who is on the way ; sister, Mary Martin (Jim), of Lookout Mountain; and brother, Guy Willingham (Neenah), of Birchwood, Tenn.
Register online at www. hartsmort.com.
Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.
Johnny Wayne Wortham
Professor Johnny Wayne Wortham, departed this life on Sept. 26, 2016.
A native of Jackson, Tenn., Johnny was born on April 4, 1947, to Johnny and Bernice Wortham.
A graduate of Merry High School in 1965, Johnny entered Union University and later joined the United States Air Force, where he served until 1970 as an Aircraft Radio Technician with the rank of Staff Sergeant. His tour of duties included Bien Hoa, Vietnam and the Philippines.
While serving in Bien Hoa, Vietnam he continued his studies as a correspondence student at the University Of Maryland and Cleveland Institute of Electronics, from which he earned certificates in Electronics Technology.
Following his military service, Johnny attended Memphis State University, where he earned a B.S. degree in Electronics Technology (1972), M.S. in Technical Education (1973) and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering (1974).
Johnny is the author of laboratory manuals on digital circuits and microcomputer systems used by the Computer Engineering Technology Department at State Technical Institute and at other technical institutes around the country. He retired after 35 1/2 years, as a Professor of Electronics Technology from Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, Tenn.
In 1989 Johnny founded SherTek Incorporated, a computer engineering company that produced OMNI-VOTE, a wireless voting system. His patented design was awarded contracts for 129 machines from National Institutes of Health’s Division of Research Grants in Bethesda, Md. He developed computer software for the Memphis City Council that helped to streamline the voting process.
He received the Air Force Commendation Medal and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America (Chapter 203.)
He was a member of the Tennessee Education Association; and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He is listed in the 1977 Outstanding Young Men of America.
He is survived by his loving and devoted family, his wife of 42 years, Sherry Ann (Fuller) Wortham; daughters, Angela Bernice Collins (John), of Fort Wayne, Ind., April Christine Morris (Jamal), of Chattanooga, and Amanda Kathleen Wortham, of Asheboro, N.C.; five grandchildren, Kayla and Kristine Morris, Nicholas, Isabella, and Gabriella Collins; four sisters Dr. Anne Wortham. of Normal, Ill., and Rev. Patricia Smith (Johnny), of Florence, Ala., Wonderful Wortham, of Memphis, Tenn., and Praise Wortham, of Durham, N.C.; sister in law, Crystal Fields (Tim and Kevin Fields), of Memphis, Tenn.; and four brothers Commander Willie Wortham, U.S. Navy (Lois) of Providence, R.I., Walter Wortham (Clarice) of Fairfield, Alabama, Lamont Wortham (Valerie), of Indianapolis, Ind., and Thank Wortham, of Jackson, Tenn., and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Noon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Minister Jamal Morris delivering the eulogy.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m., at M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cleveland, Tenn. Interment will military honors will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at 10 a.m., at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, in Memphis, Tenn.
Words of comfort may be submitted at www.dotsonfh.com
TENNESSEE Norma Amacher
HENDERSONVILLE — Norma Jo Mason Benz Amacher, age 80, passed away on Sept. 27, 2016.
Visitation is 11:30 a.m., and the service will be at 2:30 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
Clara Mae Rollins Dorsey
WHITWELL — Clara Mae Rollins Dorsey, 82passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
Family will receive friends from 1 to 8 p.m., today, and from noon until 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Allen Griffith and Mike Cullum officiating. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery.
Share photos and memories at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777.
Everett Grant
WINCHESTER — Everett Renegar Grant, 93, passed away Sept. 27, 2016.
Graveside service will be held at Winchester City Cemetery today, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Gary Tubb officiating.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931967-2222, www.moorecortner.com
Leon Morgan
CLEVELAND — Leon D. “Lee” Morgan, 77, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born Nov. 12, 1938, in Ooltewah, to the late Evans and Lem Morgan.
He attended Meadow View Elementary and graduated from Ooltewah High School.
He served in the United States Air Force from 19631967, where he was stationed in South Dakota and Germany.
He worked and retired after 32 years of service from the TNT Plant in Chattanooga.
He was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist church but was unable to attend in the last few years due to being the caregiver of his loving wife and sister.
He loved Christ, his family, and his church family. Through the years, he enjoyed being a little league baseball coach.
He loved sports and nothing made him happier than watching his son and grandson play. He also loved working in the garden and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Morgan, Doc Morgan, Jack Morgan and Harry Morgan; and sisters, Lillie Mae Farrior and Mary Lee Morgan.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Geraldine “Jerri” Morgan; his son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Kelley Morgan; his grandson and wife, B. J. and Dena’ Morgan; two great-grandsons, Cal and Beau Morgan, all of Cleveland; sisters, Viola Morgan, of Ooltewah, Bessie (Leon) Lowe, of Cleveland, and Joyce (Ronnie) Harden, of McDonald; and numerous other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Services will follow at 7 p.m. in the Valley View Chapel, with Rev. Clint Ledford officiating.
Interment will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at 9 a.m. at the Old McDonald Cemetery in Harrison, Tenn. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www. cancer.org.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.
Leon Herbert Shealy Sr.
CLEVELAND — Leon Herbert Shealy, Sr., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at the family residence.
He was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Batesburg, S.C., and was the eldest son of W. Kline and Nanny Shealy.
He was a long time member of First Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Tenn., and served as an elder of the church.
He formed and played football and rode his horse as transportation through high school.
He attended Clemson University until WW II broke out and he enlisted into the navy and served in the south pacific. After the war he continued his education and graduated from Clemson with a degree in engineering.
He met his wife of 62 years, Louise Bennett, while working at Amelia Island. He moved to Tennessee in 1953 with his wife during construction of Bowater and fell in love with the area. He was employed with Bowater until his retirement of 35 years.
He raised 3 children, Herb, Cynthia, and Mike Shealy and was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Bennett Shealy; his parents, Wilbur Kline Shealy and Nanny Lorick Shealy; brother, Haskell Lorick Shealy; son, John Michael Shealy.
He is survived by his two children: Herb Shealy, Jr. and Cynthia Shealy Clarke and husband, David; nine grandchildren: Ann Shealy Schatzman and husband, Scott, Leslie Ann Shealy Reed and husband, Lynn, James Corey Shealy and wife, Melanie, Mallory Louise Shealy, Hannah Louise Clarke, Rachel Elizabeth Clarke, Sally Michelle Shealy, Hailey Victoria Shealy, and Natalie Eliza Shealy; seven great-grandchildren: Jacob Alan Schatzman, Samuel Asher Schatzman, Cole Shealy, Emma Shealy, Kaelyn Reed, Mycah Reed, and Autumn Reed; one sister, Kathleen Shealy Are and husband, William; one brother, Ellis Brandt Shealy and wife, Elaine.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church with Reverend Seaton officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials be made to the First Lutheran Church, 195 McIntire Avenue, NE, Cleveland, TN 37311.
We invite you to view and sign the Shealy family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.
Connie Womack
RICEVILLE — Connie Vernica Womack, 56, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at her parent’s home.
Funeral is 7 p.m. today, at the chapel.
Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, Upper Spring Creek Cemetery.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today, at funeral home. Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens in charge of arrangements.
GEORGIA Hoyt Lee Bailey
SUMMERVILLE — Hoyt Lee Bailey, 80, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016.
According to Mr. Bailey’s wishes, he will be cremated.
Coffman Funeral Home-Petitt Chapel is in charge of services.
Iyanína Bynum
DALTON — Iyan’na Bynum, 2, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2016.
Funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at noon, at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Ga.
Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Interment in Hopewell Church Cemetery.
www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com
Octavain Bynum
DALTON — Octavain Bynum, 11 months, passed away on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016.
Funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at noon at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Ga.
Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Interment in Hopewell Church Cemetery.
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Lorraine Carter
ATHENS — Lorraine “Gray” Carter Yearwood, 92, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.
She is survived by her children, Frank (Dru) Carter, of Athens, Ga., Dan (Gerts) Carter, of Ellijay, Ga., and Laura Carter, of Hilton Head, S.C.; grandchildren, Stephanie Carter Meyer, of Jefferson, Ga., Krissie Carter Robinson (Jeremy), of Flowery Branch, Ga., Nicholas Carter, of Athens, Ga., Jesse Carter, of Nashville, and Anita Carter, of Boston, Mass.
She also has five great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Jackson, and Delaney Meyer, of Jefferson, Ga., and Ansley and Carter Robinson, of Flowery Branch, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Bertie Gray, of Old Hickory; siblings, Frank Gray, Joe Gray, and Jane Gray Hudson; and husbands, J. Howard Carter and Aubrey Yearwood.
The family will have a private celebration of her life at a later date.
The family would like to especially thank the staff at High Shoals Health and Rehab in High Shoals, Ga., for their loving care and attention for the past nine years. Also, we want to thank the staff at Affinis Hospice for their guidance, care, and support this past year.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Athens, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Duffey
Joseph “Allen” Duffey, 65, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.
He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was of the Baptist Faith.
Allen was the lead guitarist for Outlaw 45 Band and Prime Country Band.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Duffey; son, Issac Robinson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Sharon “Gail” Duffey; mother, Eva Howard, of Athens, Tenn.; daughters, Jenny (Robert) Evitt, Rhonda Frix and Asia Robinson, all of Rossville; brother, Mike Duffey, of Chattanooga; sisters, Allien Neely, of Harrison, Bertha “B.J.” Baker, of Athens, Tenn., and Kim Duffey, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Mark Frix, Jr., Haley Evitt, Jacob Frix, Courtney Frix, Mackenzie Evitt, Ashton Burns and Zoey Torrey; great grandchildren, Aria Frix and Penelope Lawson; several nieces, nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel, with Bro. Braden Hasty officiating.
Interment will in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. on today, and from 11 a.m. until the service time at 3 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Patricia Greene
RINGGOLD — Patricia Erin Greene, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at a local hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., today, Sept. 29, 2016, at the Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park with Dr. Steven Pickerm officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. lane-southcrestchapel.com
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Helen Greeson
RINGGOLD — Helen Greeson, 88, a resident of passed away June 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Greeson; son, Jerry Greeson; grandsons, Jesse Nix, Michael Greeson and Lee Greeson.
Survivors include her daughter, Debra Key, of Harrison, and Mike Greeson, of Prattville, Ala.; three grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at 6 p.m., at 4578 Mitchell Bridge Rd, NE Dalton, GA 30721.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Helen 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 Greeson family with her arrangements.
Marjorie Gregg
ROSSVILLE — Marjorie Jean Ereckson Gregg, 79, passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.
She has lived most of her life in the Chattanooga Area and was of the Christian Faith.
Marjorie retired from Life Touch in 2014 after 21 yrs. and was a loving mother, grandmother and sister, who will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Gregg; father, Charles Robert Ereckson; and step-father, William Sullins.
Marjorie is survived by her son, Mike McKenzie; mother, Martha Ann Sullins; sister, Joan Carroll; grandchildren, Wendi (Eric) Morris, Stormi Rogers, and Nick (Jaron) McKenzie; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner, and Ashton; nieces, Kaley Carroll, Lily Carroll, and Baylee Davis; and nephews, Steve Carroll, Eric Carroll and Jake Carroll.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, with a celebration of life held in the parlor at 7 p.m.
Online guestbook www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Judith Hawkins
CHICKAMAUGA — Judith Romona Hawkins, 65, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
She was born to the late Lawrence Raymond and Frances Irene Denton Hawkins, in Dayton, Tenn., and has lived most of her live in Chickamauga.
Judith had worked at the Orange Grove Center, for many years and was of the Baptist Faith.
She was a loving sister, aunt and cousin, who will be greatly missed.
Judith is survived by her sister, Jane McKinney; nieces, Jacquie McKinney and Jennifer Daniel; nephews, Tony McKinney and Harvey McKinney; and several other cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Dayton, Tenn.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m., today, and prior to the service on Friday.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home-Chickamauga.
Nina Ledford
SUMMERVILLE — Nina Ruth Dilbeck Ledford, 80, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
Funeral service is today, at noon, in the Chapel of Coffman Funeral Home.
Interment in Rock Spring Cemetery.
Coffman Funeral Home-Petitt Chapel is in charge of services
Larry “Matthew” Mooney
RINGGOLD — Larry “Matthew” Mooney, 33, passed away Tuesday Sept. 27, 2016.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area and attended Liberty Baptist Church. Matt was a 2001 graduate of Ringgold High School.
He was also 20 year Tae Kwon Do student of Rick Hall and achieved a 4th Degree Black Belt.
He loved his children, was a hard worker and had a big heart.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Edna Mooney and Joe Young.
He is survived by his fiancé, Brooke Jones Smith; parents, Larry and Carolyn Mooney, all of Ringgold, Ga.; children, Damien, Stryker, and Slade Mooney; step daughter, Skylar Smith; sister, Brandy (James) Leonard, of Ringgold, Ga.; grandmother, Tossie Young of Rock Spring; aunt, Debbie Griffith, of Hixson; nieces; Cheyanne Kunkle and Jordan Leonard.
Funeral services will be held 7p.m. today, in the Chapel, with Pastor Ryan Ralston.
The family will receive friends Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia.
An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Marlin Stayton Russell
LaFAYETTE — Marlin Stayton Russell, 84, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, surrounded by his family.
He served in the Korean conflict and was awarded several medals; he was very proud of his service.
He worked for Riegel Textile (Mt. Vernon Mills) for 48 years.
Marlin served as deacon for over 50 years serving Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Foster Mill Baptist Church, and Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
He was vital in the founding of the Walker County Fire Department Station 15 south of LaFayette, and was one of the station’s first volunteer firefighters serving the community for many years.
He was an avid baseball fan playing alongside his brothers, for the Sam Wilson Waco Team in Tennessee and Georgia. The team won state tournaments, trophies and many awards.
His love for the game could be seen through his coaching of baseball and girl softball.
Marlin was a member of the Optimist Club and loved to travel.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Betty June Tumlin Russell; parents, Henry and Della Sharp Russell; daughter, Dana Kaye Hatcher; sister, Betty Eicchorn; and brothers, Barney, Carl and Robert Russell.
Marlin is survived by daughters, Nelda June Russell Smith and Lana (Randy) Visage, all of LaFayette; sons, Kyle Marlin Russell, of LaFayette and Kevin Stayton Russell, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sister, Ann Clifton; brothers, Claude Russell, J.W. (Peggy) Russell, Albert Russell, and Kenneth Russell; grandchildren, Marla York, Nathan Martin, Trey (Kim) Parrish, Nicole Duckett, Jessica Visage, and Isaac McDonald; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Joyce Martin.
Funeral will be held at Walnut Grove Baptist Church Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Joe Stephens and Ralph Waldrop officiating.
Interment to follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jeff Russell, Chris Russell, Scotty Russell, Craig Clifton, Jeremiah Rogers, and Walker Rogers.
Visitation is at the funeral home today, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Nila Ruth Wallin
LaFAYETTE — Nila Ruth Wallin, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Nila attended LaFayette Church of God and Old Fort Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Wallin; son, James Ray Wallin; parents, Claude and Julia Bradley; brother, Jimmy Bradley.
Nila is survived by daughter, Ann (Jim) Barbee; granddaughter, Kelly (Daniel) Barbee Young; great-grandson, Landen Barbee, all of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.
Family extends a warm thank you to Life Choice Hospice of LaFayette.
Special thank you to Ramona Pickle, Emily Cauthen and Maxine Keene.
Funeral from the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at 4 p.m., with Rev. Bobby Wash and Pastor Dub Galloway officiating.
Interment to follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday, from noon until time of service.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.
Deneisha Washington
DALTON — Deneisha Shawanda Washington, 25, passed away on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Noon, at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 Martin L. King Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Ga.
Visitation is Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Interment in Hopewell Church Cemetery.
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