Joel “Dennis” Williams, 63, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Joel “Dennis” Williams, 63, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his residence.
Dennis attended the Chattanooga Temple Bible Methodist Church, had worked for the Ringgold Telephone Company and several textile mills in the area. He enjoyed fishing, working on classic cars, auto body repair, any type of carpentry work, and visiting the ocean. But most dear to his heart, was spending time with his family, and especially the grandchildren.
Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Williams, mother, Minnie Jo Goins, father, Joe L. Williams, brother, Bobby Clark, and his grandparents, Maw & Paw Clark.
Survivors include his children, Bobby Lee (Sherry) Williams, Joedy Len (Sherrie) Williams, and Tammy Jo Collins; SPECIAL PAPAW to Shyanne & Star Collins; brothers, Vernon & Jimmy Clark and Tracy Scott; sister, Donna Jean McGhee; fourteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services: Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Visitation: Tuesday, August 22nd from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Kenneth J. “Kenny” Seagroves, 56, Ringgold
Kenneth J. “Kenny” Seagroves, 56, of the Burning Bush community of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2017.
Kenny was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and a 1979 graduate of Rossville High School. During his time at Rossville High, he set a track record with a four minute, four second mile. Kenny received a track scholarship at UTC and he later graduated from Miller Motte in 2009 with a Massage Therapy degree. He was currently employed by the Hamilton County Department of Education as a Security Specialist. Kenny had a love for soccer. He refereed anything from rec league to semi-pro matches all across the southeast. He was a member of the S.S.O.A. and the South Eastern District Referees State Assessor and Assigner, recently getting his state badge grade 6. Kenny loved competitive shooting and he founded the North Georgia Defensive Pistol and Rifle Association. Kenny was an ordained deacon and a member of Silverdale Baptist Church where he served on the media team, operating the sound board and cameras. Within the past five years, Kenny developed a deeper relationship with Christ, and worked hard to keep Him in the center of his life. He enjoyed practical jokes and valued his relationships with everyone he knew. Making his wife and daughters happy was the highlight of his life. If you had Kenny as a friend, you will know why there will be such a void in your life. He will truly be missed by all.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Birdie Seagroves, brother, Raymond “Bud” Seagroves, and grandson, Ilias Everett.
Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years, Vicki Seagroves; daughters, Brittany (Patrick) Everett, Brianna (Joseph) Frejosky, and Kendyl (Tyler) McGill, all of Ringgold; grandchildren, Isabella & Isaiah Everett; sisters, Thelma (Paul) Compton of Chickamauga, Juanita Wright of Rossville, Barbara (Don) Harris of Leesburg, AL, and Kathryn Tinker of Wildwood, GA; brother, Charles (Alice) Seagroves of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: Wednesday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Burning Bush Baptist Church with Pastor Travis Jones officiating.
Burial: In the church cemetery.
Mr. Seagroves will lie-in-state from noon until the service hour Wednesday at the church.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Visitation: Tuesday, August 22nd from 4 – 8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
Susan Kaye (Shafer) Westmoreland, 76, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Susan Kaye (Shafer) Westmoreland, 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017.
Susan was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on November 27, 1940 to the late, Gordon K. & Loraine L. Shafer and was of the Christian faith. After growing up in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, she graduated from high school and then went on to secretary school, before going to work for the CIA. She then served her remaining career field as a Paralegal for many years and was also an active member of the Tennessee Paralegal Association. Susan loved doing crossword puzzles, working outside in her yard, going to movies, plays and story teller events. She adored traveling with friends & family, watching old movies, sitcoms and going to museums. She worked on the committee of the East Ridge Revitalization and always loved to try new foods with the exception of southern morning gravy. She truly lived life to the fullest and laughed at everything, even if others may not have seen the humor in it. She was also preceded in death by her brother David L. Shafer (Mary).
Survivors include her three children, Steve & (Jamie) Westmoreland, Lori & (Kent) Bledsoe and Kim & (Mickey) King; brother & sister-in-law, James (Ruth) Shafer; 5 grandchildren, Heather Howard, Zach Underhill, Kenny Westmoreland, Justin Westmoreland and Jacob Westmoreland and eight greatgrandchildren.
Per her request a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Online guest book atwww. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Jerry Calvin Johnson, 69, Ringgold--
Jerry Calvin Johnson, 69, of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord, Monday August 21, 2017.
He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, and a Member of Ringgold Church of God. He loved fishing, Blues, and playing his bass at church. He also loved the World of Wrestling and was a referee for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis and Willie Christine Johnson; sister Vicki Marie Miller, brother, Jerry Johnson.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Terri Dietz Johnson; son, Shane Vaughn; two children from a previous marriage, Jennifer (Eric) Godsy and Jerry Johnson; sisters, Linda (David) King, Janet Bailey, Sue Davis, and Gloria (Hyland) McCarty; granddaughter and caregiver, Draven (Dylan) Hoffmann; 10 other grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; special friends, Jeff and Cindy England.
Funeral services: 11:30 AM Thursday August 24, 2017 at Ringgold Church of God with Pastor Carroll Allen officiating.
Visitation: Thursday from 10:00 – 11:30 AM.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Eloise Pierce, 94, Ringgold
Eloise Pierce, 94, of Ringgold, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in a local health care facility.
She was the widow of the late Thomas Oran Pierce, and was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by children: Edith Pierce and Danny Pierce.
She is survived by her sons: Ronnie Pierce, Rossville, David Pierce, Dunlap, and Stephen Waters, Ringgold; and daughters: Helen Porter, Doris Kittle, and Sue Barnes, all of Ringgold, and Debbie Shirley, Dayton, TN, and Martha Johnson, Chattanooga; and two sisters: Agnes Cox, Rock Spring, and LouRena Ross, Dalton.
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Funeral services: 3:00 PM Friday, August 25 with Dr. Dan Barton officiating.
Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery.
Visitation: 4-8 PM Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Lee Everett Boydston, 92, East Ridge, Tenn.
Lee Everett Boydston, 92, of East Ridge, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017.
He had spent most of his young adult life in Ider, Alabama before moving back to the Chattanooga area. He was an Army-Air Force Veteran of W.W. II, 484th Bombardment Group, where he was stations in Italy & North Africa. He loved W.W. II history of W.W. and retired from the Quaker Oats Company after more than 37 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith and was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin & Nellie Boydston; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; his beloved wife, Jewell Glenn Moore Boydson and daughter, Lisa Lynn Boydston Mitchell.
Survivors include his son and daughterin-law, Terry Lee & (Emalie) Boydston of East Ridge, TN; sister, Wilma Boydston Nelson of Charlotte, NC; 3 grandchildren, Jason Boydston, Tripp Mitchell, III and Samantha & (Micah) Hughes; great granddaughter, Alexis Boydston; great great granddaughter, Hollis Hughes and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.
Graveside services: 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2017 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Bro. Pat Davis officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: 4 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Online register book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes – Fort Oglethorpe Chapel.
Lena Reagan Smith, 83, Fort Oglethorpe
Lena Reagan Smith, age 83, of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away Wednesday – August 23, 2017.
She was born in Cherokee, N.C. to the late J.D. and Emma Reagan. She spent her childhood in Cherokee and was a graduate of Sylva High School – Class of 1952. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and animals.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Jackson Smith and brother: George Reagan.
She is survived by her sons: Mike (Diedra) Smith of Ringgold, GA, Barry (Jennifer) Smith of Lookout Valley, TN, brother: Larry (Ann) Reagan of Ringgold, GA and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Saturday – August 26, 2017 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes – Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Online register book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Elizabeth “Faye” Crawford Abney, 73, Ringgold
Elizabeth “Faye” Crawford Abney age 73, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017.
She was born in Ringgold, GA to the late Tom & Martha Crawford. After graduation from Edmondson Business College, she spent her career working in the medical profession. She served as office manager to the late F. Jones Smiley, M.D. for 35 years and later with Chattanooga Women’s Specialist until her retirement in 2011.
A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, she was a member of the Ringgold First Baptist Church and a member of the Pioneer Sunday school Class, who will be serving as Honorary Pallbearers. Also serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be “The Globetrotters” so named by Faye’s mother when these girls were teenagers. This group of girls have been active life long best friends since grade school and have been devoted to Faye during her illness.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth J. “Ken” Abney; mother and father, Tom and Martha Crawford; siblings, Gene Crawford, Kenny Crawford, Joyce Crawford Kettles and Charlotte Crawford Abney.
She is survived by her devoted children, Paige McBryar of Atlanta, Keith Abney of Atlanta, and grandson, Julian Ritchey, also Alyce Abney Sullivan and Megan Sullivan.
Funeral services: 2:00 P.M. Saturday August 26, 2017 at the Ringgold First Baptist Church with Rev. Eric Kennedy and Dr. Dan Whitaker officiating.
Burial: Anderson Cemetery.
Visitation: Friday from 5-8 P.M. and Saturday until 1:30 P.M. at the funeral home.
Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia.
An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.
Amanda Jones Lanier, LaFayette
Amanda Jones Lanier of LaFayette passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017.
Amanda was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend. Even at the young age of 40, she lived her life to the fullest. She had a strong faith and love for Jesus Christ that shined