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HAMILTON COUNTY Cecil Brown
Cecil Leon Brown II, 68, of Chattanooga, passed away on Aug. 12, 2017.
He was a graduate of Riverside High School, Atlanta Broadcasting and Tennessee State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was employed at WNOO Broadcasting as a D.J., Erlanger Hospital, and Circus Circus Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.
Survivors include his son, Demetrius Anthony Brown; five brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 18, at Chattanooga National Cemetery, at 1 p.m.
The body will lie-in-state after noon today, Aug. 17, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Pat Burdette
Francis “Pat” Collin Burdette, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Aug. 16, 2017.
He was a lifelong resident of Hamilton County and was of the Baptist faith.
Pat was a retired mechanic after 48 years with Cutter Laboratories and Stainless Metals. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean War.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, George and Neva Bower Burdette and brother, Gilbert M. Burdette.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Elder Burdette, of Chattanooga; son, Mike (Sarah) Burdette, of Dutton, Ala.; daughters, Karen (Terry) Shadix, of Harrison and Debbie (David) Workman, of East Ridge; grandchildren, Wendy, Holly, Jeff, Chris, Mandy, Andrew and Laura; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Maddy, Ashlee, Molly and Connor; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today, Aug. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.
Pat will be laid to rest on Friday, Aug. 18, with a graveside service at National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. with Minister Cameron Sanders officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900.
Share your memories at www.turnerfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Home, 3913 Webb Road, 622-3171.
Stephen Laurie Cochran
Stephen Laurie Cochran, 65, passed away Aug. 14, 2017, at his home.
Steve received a BS degree from Wake Forest University and a PhD in neurophysiology from the University of Virginia. He was a Microsoft MVP. He worked in research for many years before moving to Chattanooga where he worked as a computer software developer and a photographer. He was active in the Chattanooga Market where he sold his beautiful photographs and his home-grown catnip.
Steve was devoted to his cat, Delta. Steve was a confirmed bachelor. He was predeceased by his parents, John Pettus Cochran and Margaret Haralson Dowell.
He is survived by his brothers, Jeff (Carolyn), David (Cindy), and Doug (Anne), as well as many nieces and nephews.
Donations in his and Delta’s memory may be made to the McKamey Animal Center, 4500 N. Access Road, Chattanooga.
Romie Crawford
Romie Crawford, 88, of Chattanooga, left this earthly world on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in a local hospital.
Funeral: today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Burial in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
James Dodd
James Robert Dodd, 53, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Express condolences at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Melinda Ford
Melinda “Mindy” Ford, 60, of Georgetown, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, from the comfort of her home. Mindy was a truly special wife, mother, sister, mamaw and friend.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jerome and Iva Jean West; brother, Steven E. West.
She is survived by her husband, Bryan Ford; daughter, Samantha (Jason) Bryson, of Chattanooga; two brothers, Richard (Darlene) West, of Birchwood and James A. West, of Chattanooga; stepdaughter, Julie (Daniel) Smith, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; beloved grandson, Bryce “Punkin” Bolin; precious granddaughter, Elisabeth Smith; two nieces, Shannon West, of Chattanooga and Michelle (Michael) Teasley, of Birchwood.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, at North River Christian Church, located at 1675 Shelby Circle in Hixson, TN. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on this day.
In lieu of flowers, donations to either Hospice of Chattanooga or the American Cancer Society in Mindy’s name would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Home Inc., Highway 58 @ Webb Road, 622-3171.
Reginald Hines
Reginald B. Hines, 62, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Chattanooga.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Ryan Jack Keller
Born March 4, 1991, died Aug. 15, 2017, at the young age of 26.
He leaves behind his father, Jack Keller, Mother and stepfather, Grace and James McLaren; sister, Paige Keller and stepbrother, Trip McLaren; grandmother, Lois Sandusky; and an amazing extended family.
Ryan had an overwhelming passion for the Lord, his family, community of friends, outdoors, young people and touching their lives.
Ryan graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, loved the city, chose to live in Glass Street community. Because of an overwhelming calling and passion for these young lives in this community, Ryan started an outdoor wilderness based foundation, Bridge Chattanooga, to work with inner city kids at Dalewood Middle School with support of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. He also worked in wilderness programs with YMCA and Outward Bound. He also worked with Highland Park Chapel, Build Me a World, and Glass House Collective. There were no boundaries to what Ryan would give for the people in his community.
Ryan had a natural joy for life. There were no limits to how far Ryan would go to bring laughter to all who knew him. Because of this, the endless “Ryan stories” he created through laughter, pranks and adventures will last a lifetime. He will always remain a gift to all who knew him. The burden Ryan felt to care for so many weighed heavily on Ryan. In the quiet of the day, Ryan had his devotion time with God. God was with him when he lost his life. God greeted Ryan into Heaven with open arms. Through Ryan’s faith and through all, God is still God, Jesus is seated on the throne victoriously! Ryan Jack Keller was, is and will always be God’s precious child. This world was a better place with Ryan here. Heaven will never be the same with Ryan there.
Ryan accepted Christ as his Savior and knew the joy that could only come from the Lord at a young age. He longed to show them peace and hope. Ryan’s untimely death does not deny his hope, joy or faith.
Memorial service will be in Chattanooga at 6 p.m. today, Aug. 16, at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN.
Funeral will be in Memphis, Tenn. at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Independent Presbyterian Church.
Family requests that in lieu of flowers, Memorials will be sent to Tennessee River Gorge Trust (Memo: Bridge Chattanooga, 1214 Dartmouth Street, Chattanooga, TN. 37405.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Gregory Mayes
Gregory Mayes, 58, of Chattanooga, passed away on Aug. 11, 2017.
He was a graduate of Chattanooga High School, class of 1976. He was employed at the Double Tree.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Mayes; son, Jarvis Jones; brothers, Eddie, Reginald and Benjamin Mayes; significant other, Verna Strickland; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Rosena Billingsley officiating. Interment: Highland Cemetery.
The body will lie-in-state after noon today, Aug. 17. The wake will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.
Albert Newsome Jr.
Albert Collins Newsome Jr., lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, went to sing with the angels Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Venters and Donald Newsome; parents, Albert Collins Newsome Sr. and Loma Ethal Green; nephew, Vann Newsome; sisters, Jimmy Ruth Chrism, Frankie Caldwell and Ethal Newsome; and a son, Eddie Richmond. He was also preceded by his first wife of 28 years, Alice Newsome.
He is survived by one sister, Virginia Lively.
Albert sang his way through life and was a blessing to the ears of many, from church congregations, to neighbors working in their gardens. He will be sorely missed by many, but none more than the ones who called him Daddy and Pawpaw.
Al raised and was a father to eight children; Rhonda and Allison Newsome and Eddie and Connie Richmond, by his first wife, Alice Newsome; and Albert Collins Newsome III, Christina and Hailey Newsome, and Megan McWilliams, by his second wife of 18 years, Tonya Newsome; grandchildren include, Matt and Paul Newsome, Heath and Audrie Legg, Brandie and Candice McGinnis and Hunter Wilkey; along with several great-grandchildren.
Al often spoke of his 30 years of service as a supervisor at Norton Chemical Co. and the employees. The stories told over the years included the many that worked with him; all happy, humorous memories. He loved and was loved by so many.
Services will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, with Rev. Clay Moreland presiding. Burial will follow at Varner Cemetery.
The family will receive friends and loved ones from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 17, 2017, 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.
Kenneth Ownby
Kenneth Stephen Ownby passed on to a better life Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, one day after his 72nd birthday.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and “Bill” Ownby.
Ken was an avid fisherman, a lifelong martial arts student, and a lover of all things Japanese. He also loved Mexican food. His granddaughters called him “Oji”. Ken was a lifelong University of Tennessee fan. In honor of his passion, attendees of his celebration of life service are encouraged to wear something orange.
Those left to cherish Ken’s memory are his wife, Alyce; son, Chris (Kristin) Ownby; and granddaughters, Kendall and Lily Ownby.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Belvoir Avenue on Friday, Aug. 18, at noon with Pastor Christopher Sheets. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon Friday at the church.
A private burial will take place in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Gale Parish
Sara “Gale” Adkerson Parish, 67, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in a local hospital.
A resident of Chattanooga since 1978, she graduated from Glencliff High School in Nashville, Tenn., and attended the University of Tennessee.
Gale was employed with Bright School for 14 years and attended Ooltewah United Methodist Church.
She was an avid bridge player having enjoyed playing with several groups of her friends for many years and also loved to go boating with her husband.
Gale was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Jane Adkerson.
Gale always loved helping others who attended the Oral Cancer Support Group. Her positive attitude has inspired so many since her first cancer diagnosis 16 years ago.
Among her favorite quotes were, “Cherish Every Moment, Even The Hard Ones”, “Every minute can be happy if you look at it that way”, “Life Is Good”, and “Happy Everything”.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jimmy Parish; son, Brett (Kristin) Parish, Knoxville; sister, Joan Davis (Robert) Hayes, Smyrna, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Joan Parish Waggoner, LaVergne, Tenn.; nephews, Billy Pearl, Brian Waggoner, Bradley Waggoner and James Waggoner.
A celebration of life service will be held today at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dwight Kilbourne officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Gale’s honor to donate.oralcancer.org
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share condolences to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends today from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Harry Paulk
Harry Allen Paulk, 80, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017.
Harry was full of integrity and was known for his great, sometimes irreverent, and always witty sense of humor. His was a rich life full of love, music and laughter, and he leaves everyone who loves him with his legacy of a life well lived.
Harry was born in 1937 in Memphis, Tenn., to the late John Lester and Mae Webb Paulk.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jean Davis and Jane Nunnelee; his brother-inlaw and friend, George Shannon; and his son, Kevin Paulk.
Harry graduated from Messick High School in Memphis and Memphis State University, served in the U.S. Army, and retired from BlueCross BlueShield in 1996. He was a dedicated member of Brainerd Lodge #736 F&AM, where he was currently serving as Worshipful Master. Harry was also a member of the Scottish Rite.
Harry was devoted to his family, friends and his many interests and pursuits, and he exemplified kindness, commitment and the value of serving others in his myriad volunteer endeavors, including Northside Neighborhood House, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, and maintaining the gourds for his beloved purple martins at Tree of Life Park.
A lifelong learner with a deep appreciation of nature, he loved being on the river, sitting by a fire listening to and playing music, and hitting the road with his adoring wife to visit family or witness magnificent martin roosts all over the country.
Harry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna Atkins Paulk; his sister, Lesta Shannon; his children, Kelly Paulk (David Strozak), Brian Paulk, Laurie Winston (Tom), his grandchildren, Hank and Lucy, and his sweet dog, Della.
His memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Purple Martin Conservation Association (purplemartin.org).
Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 423-362-5999.
Carolyn Powell
Carolyn Diane Powell, 63, Signal Mountain, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017.
Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, Dunlap, TN, www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Gerald Lynn Roberts
GALLATIN — Gerald Lynn Roberts, 81, passed away on Aug. 14, 2017, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Gerald was born on Jan. 12, 1936, in Dalton, Ga. to Earl and Sarah Elizabeth Roberts.
He was a graduate of Karns High School and the University of Tennessee, where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for 35 years as an engineer for Square D Company and retired in 2000 as District Sales Manager.
Gerald married the love of his life, Phyllis Lee Roberts on May 21, 1960. They recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.
Gerald served in the U.S. Navy and was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church of Hixson and Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church where he served in various capacities of ministry. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as gardening, traveling, and attending estate sales. In his later years, one of his greatest joys was watching his grandchildren play sports, and he was there to support each one. It has been said that an inheritance is what you leave someone, a legacy is what you leave IN someone. A life well lived, perhaps Gerald’s greatest legacy is the one he has left to his family: a legacy characterized by integrity, strength, and great faith in God.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Sarah Elizabeth Roberts; and siblings, Barbara Marlene Roberts, Norris Freeman Roberts, Doris Helen Partin, and Charlcie Virginia Shastid.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Phyllis Lee Roberts; and children Brian Gerald Roberts, Jennifer Beth Roberts Teague (Rayvan), Laura Lynne Roberts Williams (Tate), and Richmond Lee Roberts (Missy); and grandchildren, Laurel Elizabeth Keller (Jake), Taylor David Teague, Barrett Holt Teague, Elizabeth Tate Williams, William Barrett Williams, Richmond Lee Roberts, and William Knox Roberts. Gerald is also survived by a brother, David Jerome Roberts (Jeanette) sister-in-law, Jackie Roberts and brother-in-law, James Partin; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Chapel at Long Hollow Baptist Church, 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN 37075 with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. at Hidden View at Lee Family Farm, 16868 Downey View Drive, Sale Creek, TN 37373.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Mi-
chael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or The Parkinson’s Foundation.
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
Lamar Sims
Harold Lamar Sims, 70, of Mowbray Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.
He was retired from DuPont after 39 years of employment.
Lamar was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lillian Sims and brother, Samuel C. Sims.
Survivors are his sons, Ronald Sims and Derrick Sims; granddaughters, Rhionna, Lily and Katlyne Sims; great-granddaughter, Charlotte Sims; brothers, Marlin, Ed, Joe and Gary; sisters, Mildred, Agnes, Faye, Catherine, Nancy and Patricia; nieces, nephews, cousins and many beloved friends. He will be dearly missed by many.
Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Millsaps Cemetery. Visitation is on Friday 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.
Doris Starnes
Doris Martin Starnes, 90, was called home by her Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, surrounded by her family in the home of her daughter.
Doris was born July 27, 1927, near Trion, Ga. She was the second of three children born to Enos Elijah and Sadie Lucille Martin. Doris grew up on the farm and assumed much responsibility for running the household at an early age. She graduated from Menlo High School as valedictorian of her class and as a young adult attended McKenzie Business College in Chattanooga, Tenn., while living at the YWCA.
Doris worked as a secretary for several years at General Electric in Chattanooga before she quit the workplace to become a full-time mother at home in 1955. In later years she returned to the workplace, finally retiring as office manager for many years for Orthodontist, Dr. Stephen Sawrie.
Doris accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in her youth. Jesus is precious to her!
She was a faithful and longtime member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, brother, James Martin, and sister, Kathryn Hutchins, Doris was preceded in death by her sweet husband Louie, by whom she was married for 67 years before his death in 2014.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Carol (Bobby) Higdon, of Hixson, Tenn.; son, Randy (Becky) Starnes, of Bloomington, Ill.; granddaughter, Dr. Sarah Starnes, of St. Louis, Mo.; grandson, Jared (Gretchen) Starnes, of Wylie, Texas, and several nieces and nephews.
A heartfelt thanks to Doris’ special friend and caretaker, Marcina Griffith. Also special thanks for the wonderful care provided by Hospice of Chattanooga.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, at the funeral home.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home East, 404 S. Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Alice Tigner
Alice LaRue Cutcher Tigner, 88, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2017.
She lived most of her life in the Chattanooga area. Alice was a Christian and she loved the Lord Jesus. She was a very kind, loving and pleasant person.
Ms. Tigner was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Chalmers and Donnie Bates Cutcher; seven siblings; and husband, Porter Crawford Tigner.
She is survived by her sister, Blanche Kidd; and several nieces and nephews.
Alice will be laid to rest today, Aug. 17, 2017, with a graveside service at Hamilton Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m.
Share your memories at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Home 3913 Webb Road, 622-3171.
Melissa Vice
Melissa Diane Vice, 34, of Chattanooga, Tenn. passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
Melissa worked at Mellow Mushroom for 15 years as a restaurant manager.
Melissa was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lou Hester.
Melissa is survived by her husband, Jake Vice; daughter, Erin Freeman; mother, Debbie Bush; father, Ralph Freeman; sisters, Lou Ann Buck, Becky Smithwick, Sharon Hargis and Sarah Underhill; brother, John Freeman; nephew, Brandon Buck; niece, Courtney Buck and several more nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, and on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m.
A celebration of life for Melissa will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Reed Shell Officiating.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415, 423-877-3524 www.lanefh. com. TENNESSEE
Herbert Safford
DUNLAP — Herbert Daniel Safford, 75, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.
Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, Dunlap, TN, www.reedfamilyfh. com. GEORGIA
Luke L. Byrd
CALHOUN — Luke L. Byrd, 75, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.
Service will be held Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Calhoun, Ga.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton,
Ga.
Elsie Crawford
ROCK SPRING — Elsie Lanier Crawford, 68, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.
She attended Sunnyside Baptist Church. Elsie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. Lanier and Mary Lanier; nephew, Kenneth Lanier; stepdaughter, Laura Dotson.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley Crawford; son, Mike (Tammy) Gamble; grandchildren, Carly (Stuart) Wishart, Ashley Crawford, Katie Crawford, Mollie Crawford, Drake Crawford, Dwight Dotson, and Zachary Dotson; brother, William (Teresa) Lanier; nephews, Jeff Lanier and Greg Lanier.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. today, Aug. 17, 2017, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Randy Avans and Pastor Max Kessler officiating. Interment in Crest-Lawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jeff Lanier, Greg Lanier, Jason Cash, Danny Stout, Bruce Saine, and Greg Chapman. Honorary pallbearer is James Lively.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Stanley Grodzki
RINGGOLD — Stanley R. Grodzki, 69, passed away Aug. 10, 2017.
Stanley was born in Paterson, N.J. After graduating from Toms River High School he joined the U.S. Marine Corps., in June 1967. He was deployed to Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart Medal while serving with the First Reconnaissance Battalion First Marine Division.
He received the award for wounds sustained in combat in Vietnam. Stanley known to some as POLOCK was a great cook. He had a heart of gold and would give his last dollar to feed anyone and help out a veteran in need OORAH !!!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and John “Pop” Carrigan; brother, Max Thomas; father, Chester Grodzki.
Stanley is survived by his wife of 23 years, Darlene Grodzki; sisters, Genevieve Grow; brother-in-law and friend, David Grow; sister, Bernice Cloos; brother, Bill Carrigan; sister-in-law, Marilyn Carrigan, sister-in-law, Doris Thomas; two stepdaughters, Heather Qualls and Stacie Cutler; his grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service at Chattanooga National Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home-Wallis Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.
Jimmie Lou Ingram
ROME — Jimmie Lou “Shape” Ingram, 81, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.
Graveside service will be on Friday at 3 p.m. at Poplar Springs Cemetery in Adairsville, Ga.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton,
Ga.
Terry Lanier
TRENTON — Terry Lynn Lanier, 72, passed away Aug. 15, 2017.
He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. His interests were antique cars and hot rods. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Godwin; parents, Waymon and Virginia Lanier; sister, Debbie Kenimer.
Survivors include his daughters, Angel (Jason) Jones, Starla Lanier; sisters, Judy Long Smith and Brenda Long Benson; 11 grandchildren, Russel and Lacey Gregory, Kira Jones, Ariel McClam, Kayla McClam, Daniel McClam, Dylan McClam, Chase Hale, Sharina Godwin, Shyanna Godwin, Savannah Godwin; three great-grandchildren, Wednesday Lockhart, Silas Godwin, Kendrix Godwin; two loving ex-wives, Linda Lanier and Sandra Joyce Barger; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. EDT today, Aug. 17, 2017, in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Rev. John Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Trenton Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held today, 10 to 11 a.m.
Please leave thoughts and prayers www.moorefuneralhometrenton.com
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga. ALABAMA
Don Berninger
IDER — Coach Donald Paul “Bernie” Berninger, born on Feb. 14, 1952, peacefully passed away in his Ider home on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born to Rev. William Eugene Berninger and Kathryn Berninger in Fayettville, Tenn. and grew up in MD and PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William “Bill” Berninger II.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 47 years, Diane; sons, Nathan (daughter-inlaw, Melinda and grandsons Tyler and Brody) and Brandon (daughter-in-law, Becky and granddaughter, Keely Joy); daughters, Natalie Gray (sonin-law, LaDon and grandchildren, Katilyn, Tiffany, Ashlee, Nathaniel, Braxton, Corbin, Gavin, and Connor) and Tiffany Matthews (granddaughter, Arriana); brother, David (sister-in-law, Karen and numerous nieces and nephews); mother-in-law, Marion Wilson; and sister-in-law, Teresa Meahl (brother-in-law, John).
Besides for the number one priority of his family, his biggest accomplishment in life has been an extraordinary coaching career. “Bernie” coached football for 43 years in high school as well as college to semi-pro teams, coaching over 450 games. His coaching career included places of North Dade County in Trenton, Ga.; Landmark Christian in Haynes City, Fla., where he took the team to two state championships; Bethel Christian in Coco Beach, Fla.; Youngsville High School in Youngsville, Pa.; Beth Haven Christian School in Boaz, Ala.; Living Word/Scottsboro Christian School in Scottsboro, Ala.; Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn.; Minnesota State Community College in Fergus Falls, Minn.; Cannon County in Woodbury, Tenn., taking his team to their first ever regional playoffs; DeKalb County in Smithville, Tenn., where he received the Defensive Coordinator of the Year award in 2012; Ider High School in Ider, Ala.; and the currently known semi-pro team, the Chattanooga Eagles. He was loved by an abundant amount of players, teaching them about not just football but life off the field. He instilled so much love and values and his Motto “Respect All, Fear None” will truly live on. Donald and his wife have accomplished running several Italian restaurants, known in the surrounding area years ago as Klassix Pizza to now “Bernie’s Place” located in Rosalie, Ala. He developed many lasting relationships with loyal customers and will be sorely missed.
Family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to all who have shown their love and support and to Heartlite Hospice.
Visitation will be held today, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel in Ider. Visitation will continue Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with service held at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Al Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Fuller Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in care of Corner Stone Funeral Chapel to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Please leave condolences online at www.cornerstonefuneralchapel.com