Obituaries
his wives, Rosetta & Frances Hale, daughter, Virginia Keys, and brothers, Charles & Dual Hale.
Survivors include his daughters, Judy Hodge, Glenda Scoggins, Karen Hale, & Wanda Harp; son, Randall Hale; brother, Donald Ray “Butch” Hale; sister, Lois Bean; thirteen grandchildren, twentyfive great-grandchildren & eleven great-greatgrandchildren; one niece and three nephews.
Please visit lanesouthcrestchapel.com. to share expressions of sympathy.
Graveside services: Wednesday, June 20th at 12:00 p.m. at TennesseeGeorgia Memorial Park with Pastor Rob Borders officiating.
Visitation: Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Yvonne Sherrill Meyer, 79, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Yvonne Sherrill Meyer, 79 of Chattanooga went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Christian faith. She retired from the YMCA downtown after more than 17 years of service in Child Care and Church was her life. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be truly missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her partner, Troy Cope.
Survivors include her children & spouses, Melody & (Bo) Turner, Melinda Meyer and Josh & (Vanessa) Meyer; grandchildren, Ashley & (Steve) Kuehn, J.T. Turner, Rachel Turner, Charles Meyer and Madison Meyer; 2 great grandchildren, Stetson Kuehn and Crimson Kuehn; aunt, Barbara Jones and numerous extended family & friends.
Services and burial will be private and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes – Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Lewis Revels Jr., 71, Rossville, Ga.
Lewis Revels, Jr., 71, Rossville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018, surrounded by his family.
He was born May 18, 1947 to the late Lewis Revels Sr. and Margaret Hargraves. Mr. Revels grew up in the Rossville area and was a member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church. Lewis was a graduate of Rossville High School, class of 1965 and graduated from UTC with an engineering degree and a Master’s Degree from UTK. He started his career by collecting coins and was the owner of Chattanooga Coin, Inc., Choo Choo Rentals, Inc., and the Chattanooga Coin Wholesaler, Inc. Lewis was a numismatist and an entrepreneur. He was selfless and always thinking of others and always giving back to the surrounding communities. Lewis was a mentor to many and if you knew him, you knew he never met a stranger. He was the rock of his family and they loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Keith Revels.
Survivors are his wife, Mary Cantrell Revels; children, Fawn Melissa Revels, Lee Allen Revels, & Chris (Catherine) Revels; step-children, Melanie L. Acree (Scottie Hightower), Amy M. Adams (Ruble Conaster), Haley M. (Charles) Hendericks, and grandchildren, Julia Sannes, Meggan Acree, Tyler Adams, Jace Acree, Zackary Adams, Preston, Vivy, and Charley Hendericks; greatgranddaughter, Layla Jane Cornwall; three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services: 1 pm Friday in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Deborah Dickerson officiating.
Entombment: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Pallbearers: Lee Allen Revels, Tyler Adams, Jace Acree, Zackary Adams, Wes Mull, Nathan Cornwall, and Patrick Beairsto.
Condolences may be shared at lanesouthcrestchapel.com.
Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.
William “Bill” David Gilreath, 78, LaFayette, Ga.
William “Bill” David Gilreath, age 78, of LaFayette passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving his country, Bill became a postal clerk with the U.S. Postal Service where he retired after 30 years of service. He was also a member of the LaFayette Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lee Gilreath and Edna Fletcher Gilreath; siblings, Betty Lee Varner, Larry Joseph Gilreath, and Glenda Jeanette Wilson; and son-in-law, Jonathan Mark Brewster.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Pat Gilreath; daughter, Rebecca Gilreath Brewster; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff (Sarah) Gilreath; grandchildren, Dalton Evan Gilreath, Jackson Mark Brewster, and Graycen Lea Brewster all of LaFayette; nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Don Shields officiating.
Pallbearers: Greg Varner, Eric Varner, Doug Varner, Todd Rogers, Dalton Gilreath, and Jackson Brewster. Honorary pallbearers: Donnie McClure, Curry McClure, Wayne Day, Jim Williams, Jim Rushing, and Larry Jones.
Interment: Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation: Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LaFayette Church of Christ Mission Fund.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Catherine “Katie” Holloway English, 93, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Catherine “Katie” Holloway English, 93 of Chattanooga went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018.
She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga & North Georgia areas and was a member of Mountain Assembly Church of God. Her first priority in life was putting The Lord first and then everything else would fall into place. She was known for always putting others needs before her own and she would do anything for anyone. She loved animals and truly enjoyed reading her Bible and then sharing that testimony with anyone she would meet. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be truly missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Frances Holloway; daughter, Vickie English; 2 brothers, Lonnie Holloway & Benny Holloway; 2 sisters, Alice Brannon & Vertice Lawson and extended family, Lester Clayton and Johnny “Mojo” Scroggins.
Survivors include her children & spouses, Leon “L.C.” & Tina English and Karen & Ed Morris; daughter-inlaw, Arlene Scroggins; grandchildren & spouses, Kelly & Glenn Shaw, Derek & Cindy English, Bruce & Chyra Brock; Tya Bradford, Kevin Bradford, Lee & Christy Clayton, Paul & Sherry Clayton & Ricky & Tisha Moore; several great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends. The family would also like to give a special thanks to all of the Doctors, Nurses and staff of NHC for their care and compassion for Katie over these last several years.
Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Bro. Rocky Bradford officiating.
Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens.
Visitation: After 3 p.m. on Monday and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes – Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Grace Geneva Pope, 75, Chickamauga, Ga.
Grace Geneva Pope, 75 of Chickamauga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018.
She had lived in the North Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She was a true animal lover and enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening. She was previously employed with C & S Construction for more than 30 years as a Painter and was a loving and devoted sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be truly missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Pope and son, Rick Norris.
Survivors include her children & spouses, Tim & Tressa Baggett, Sharon & Ben Stephens, Greg & Theresa Baggett and Ben Baggett; sister, Jean Lawson; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and numerous extended family & friends.
Funeral services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor George Pinion officiating.
Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens.
Visitation: After 2 p.m. on Monday and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes – Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Frances Roberta Miller Winkler, 85, Ringgold, Ga.
Frances Roberta Miller Winkler, 85 of Ringgold, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018.
She had lived in the Chattanooga & North Georgia areas for most of her life and was a member of Battlefield Baptist Church. She had worked in the Retail Industry for many years and loved spending time outdoors, gardening & working in the yard. Her priorities in life were God, Family & Church and she was always putting others needs before her own. She was a loving and devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be truly missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Winkler and two sons, Rick Winkler and Billy Winkler.
Survivors include her two children & spouse, Ann & Randy Helms and Ron & Becky Winkler; daughter-inlaw, Terry Winkler; brother & sister-in-law, Fred & Doris Miller, Jr.; 3 sisters, Eva Palmer, Joyce Miller and Dot Hise; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.
Funeral services: Noon, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Mike Angel officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: After 4 p.m. on Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or (800) 805-5856.
Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes – Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
James Ray “Daddy Ray” Brown, 84, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
James Ray “Daddy Ray” Brown, 84 of Fort Oglethorpe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 21, 2018.
He had lived in the North Georgia area for most of his life and was a member of Frawley Baptist Church. He was a Sgt. in the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict and was employed with Standard –Coosa Thatcher for more than 35 years as the Plant Manager. He graduated from UGA in 1961 with his business degree and was obviously an avid Bulldog fan. He loved working in the yard, planting flowers and spending time with family & friends, but his true love was for His Lord and Savior. He was a loving and devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be truly missed by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Betty Brown and 2nd wife, Carolyn Collison Brown.
Survivors include his children, Jennifer & Al Copeland and Kimberly & Lebron Bowers; stepchildren, Cynthia Ann & Rick Williams, Gigi & Randy Dodd and Jimmy & Teresa Hughes; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.
Funeral services: 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Bro. Ken Wolfe and Bro. Luke Williams officiating.
Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: After 1 p.m. on Sunday and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes – Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Bo “Tim” Patty, 57, Rossville, Ga.
Bo “Tim” Patty, 57 of Rossville, passed peacefully to his Heavenly Home, Thursday, June 21, 2018.
He was an active member at Philadelphia Baptist Church at Oak Hill Road. He spent many happy years as Santa and the Easter Bunny by bringing smiles to children throughout the Chattanooga area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Lila Patty; brother, Greg Patty; sister, Dee Centers.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kim Patty; sons, Chris and Joseph Patty; brother, James (Melanie) Patty; sister, Sheila (Ron) Ferguson; three special grandbabies, Emmalea, Maelea and Lillea Patty; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor J.T. Sanders and Pastor Cecil Hawkins will be officiating.
Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens South.
Visitation: 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018 and prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
James “Jim” Edward Chattin, 86, Chattanooga, Tenn.
James “Jim” Edward Chattin, 86, known to family and friends as Pop or Poppa, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018.
A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, East Brainerd area, he served in the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean War. He retired from Combustion Engineering after 42 years of service, then went into construction for another 20 years and later developed COPD and heart failure. Jim was a loving husband, father, step-father, grand and great grandfather and friend to all and a giving person. He served as Deacon for 13 years at Pathway Baptist Church and then moved on to New Haven Baptist Church where he was a faithful church goer and member. Jim loved flea markets, yard sales, sports, camping, cookouts and cooking for family and church socials.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Cleo Bell Wilson Chattin; first wife, Carolyn Griffith Chattin; son, James Michael Chattin; daughter, Kaye Thomas; step-son, Tony Stephens and sister Evelyn Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred “Mickey” Schmitt Chattin of Chattanooga, TN.; two daughters, Kathy Chattin of Chattanooga, TN., and Stephanie Chattin of Knoxville, TN.; step son Robin (Ruth) Stephens of Chattanooga, TN.; step-daughter, Crystal (Phil) Blanton of Rome, GA.; sister, Ann Chattin of Chattanooga, TN.; brother, Donald Chattin of Chattanooga, TN.; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 12:30 P.M. Thursday June 21, 2018 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Broom and Tommy Broom officiating.
Interment: Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation: 3-8 P.M. Tuesday, 3-8 P.M. Wednesday and until funeral time Thursday 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.