Betty-Jo Stephenson
ROSSVILLE — Betty-Jo Stephenson, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. Betty-Jo was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Joseph and Elisabeth Ozmer. She lived in the Chattanooga area for the past 50 years and was a member of First-Centenary United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Morgan Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Stephenson retired from the Hamilton County School System after 22 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, James Stephenson Jr.; brothers, Joseph Windsor Ozmer Jr., and Paul Randall Ozmer.
She is survived by her sons, Randall Hebert, and Brad (Seaira) Stephenson; daughters, Elizabeth (Andy) Day, and Margaret (Dan) UpDyke; grandchildren, Beth Day, Katie Day, Sarah Day, Emily UpDyke, Abigail UpDyke, Jacob UpDyke, Michael Randy Wallin, Dana Patrick Wallin, Haley Brooke Wallin, Audriana Wallin, and Derek (Rebecca) Lovely.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, at First-Centenary United Methodist Church with Dr. David Harr, Dr. Mark Gooden, and Dr. Linda McDaniel officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Visit www.HeritageBattlefield.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home and the body will lie-in-state 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
David Teem
LaFAYETTE — David Lester Teem, 93, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018.
David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and owner and operator of Teem Machine Shop for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory and Talithia May Teem; brothers, Herman, Allen, and Lewis Teem.
Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ernestine Daisy Teem; son, Herman Lee Teem, of LaFayette; grandsons, Zack Teem, and Chad Teem; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Rock Spring Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Chad Teem, Zack Teem, Steve Blevins, Tim Little, Tim Brown, and Cliff Pott.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Jimmy Teems
ROCK SPRING — Jimmy Paul Teems, 60, passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Brother Marshall Kellett officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.