Dorothy Jo Arnold Bailey, 71, Chickamauga

Dorothy Jo Arnold Bailey of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011. She was 71.

Survivors include a son, Terry Wayne (Carol Ann) Arnold of Chickamauga; brother, Sonny (Charlene) Arnold of LaFayette; grandchildren, Amanda Treadaway and Jesse Wigley; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Thursday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Bobby Lemons officiating. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Ben Lively, Donald Gaskey, William Gravitt, Caleb Green, Jerry Byrd and Joe Wilbanks. Honorary pallbearers: Calvin Clark, Ronnie Hopkins and Charles Woody. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Joyce Lee Jonga, LaFayette

Joyce Lee Jonga of LaFayette died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at a local hospital.

She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her father, Roy Lee Stevenson.

Survivors include her loving family, daughter, Monique Sherrice Stevenson; three sons, Christopher Thornton, Clinton Stevenson and Edwin Stevenson; four grandchildren; mother, Katherine Elizabeth Shoemaker Stevenson; two brothers, Louie Frank Stevenson, all of LaFayette, and Henry Rudell Stevenson of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters; Martha Katherine Stevenson and Charlotte Delores Stevenson of LaFayette; a sister-in-law; brothers-in-law; aunts, uncles; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: Saturday, Aug. 13, at 12 p.m. in the chapel with Lopez Ludy officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. until the funeral hour. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home Inc., Dalton. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Larry J. Cobb, 68, Rossville

Larry J. Cobb of Rossville died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at his residence. He was 68.

Larry was a lifelong resident of the Lakeview Community, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, a member of the American Legion, and had worked for T.V.A.

He was preceded in death by his parents, H.W. Cobb, Jr., and Marcella Cobb; brother, Ronnie Cobb, and uncle, J.L. Cobb.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Cobb; son, Timmy Cobb of Lakeview; daughter, Lisa Marie Neely of Cleveland, Tenn.; brothers, Jerry Cobb of Chickamauga and Dennis Cobb of Lakeview; grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery at a time to be announced later. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Margaret Ruth Duggan, 83, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Margaret Ruth Duggan, 83, of Chattanooga, Tenn. died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in a local hospital. She was 83.

Mrs. Duggan attended the 34th Street Baptist Tabernacle and even in her suffering, she never became bitter or hardhearted against her Lord. She never complained but maintained her faith in God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Leon Duggan; parents, Fred and Emma Isham; brothers, Bill and Lloyd Isham, and sisters, Ruby Davis, Eva Grassmyer, Dovie Stafford and Linnie Mae Mills.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews whom she treasured for their love and devotion.

Funeral services: Friday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Eric Stitts officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 11, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Hospice of Chattanooga for their excellent care and support during her illness. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Claude Donnie “Don” Wade, 69, Chattnooga, Tenn.

Claude Donnie “Don” Wade of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at his residence. He was 69.

A native of Higdon, Ala., Don had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga area and was a retired truck driver from Sathers following 25 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was an avid sports fan, especially the Atlanta Braves and Nascar.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt and Dorothy Gass Wade.

Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Vicki Lou Wade; sons, Darrell (Becky) Wade of Higdon, Ala., Karry (Michelle) Wade of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Barry Wade of Collegedale, Tenn.; daughter, Patricia (Harold) Long of East Ridge, Tenn.; stepson, Timothy Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brothers, Leon (Gail) Wade of Flat Rock, Ala., Billy Joe (Juanita) Wade and Larry (Dorthy) Wade of Randleman, N.C.; sister, Sandra (Jack) Buttram of Higdon, Ala.; sister-in-law, Loretta Maxwell, Apopka, Fla.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Leon Champion officiating. Burial: Sarah’s Chapel Cemetery, Wildwood. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 11, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Thomas Edward Tallent, 70, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Thomas Edward Tallent of Chattanooga, Tenn. died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011. He was 70.

He was owner of Tallent Construction Company for 31 years, embraced the open hands of the almighty, wrapped himself in unconditional love and ascended peacefully from this world.

Born Nov. 5, 1940, in Monroe County, Tenn., he was one of 13 children. He lived the last 52 years in Chattanooga and was a member of the Joyful Sound Church of God and a student of the teachings of the word of God. A man of integrity, discipline, compassion and hard work, he never met a stranger and had a smile that embodied the quiet strength that made everyone feel welcome and safe in his presence. Mr. Tallent was a quintessential soldier of salvation and was always willing to impart the wisdom of his years, his experiences, and of the Lord.

He was admired for his work ethic and proud of the life he lived, his children, and business they built. He taught those closest to him what it meant to be a man of his word and to live according to their principles and values. Mr. Tallent’s greatest joys in life were his 28 years of marriage to his wife, best friend, confidante and teacher Nancy and his children, Tim, Chris, Jeff, Shana, Tiffany, T.J., and Matt, and his several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also relished several brothers, sisters, his church family and friends.

The patriarch of a family built on love, he enjoyed nothing more than companionship, fellowship and the breaking of bread. Though he was a man of few words, these simple acts filled his heart and when he embraced his creator, he did so with a pure heart, a pure mind, and the comfort that he had touched so many lives. He was loved unconditionally by all who knew him and gave in return.

Although God’s work for him here is done, he will remain the foundation upon which his family’s burdens, problems and accomplishments lie. He is the rock that we will always be able to anchor to and need only look to the heavens for his direction and wisdom. We are comforted to know that he is sitting at the table of the Lord and take solace in the fact that he is watching over us as he always has.

Although we will miss his laughter and conversation, he would not want his family and friends to mourn his passing, but to rejoice in the life he lived. Those of us who love him know he is in a place where there is no suffering and no pain and that he has been reunited with loved ones. A fulfillment of a life’s work has been bestowed upon him and he drinks from an unending chalice of love.

Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. James Barker officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park. Online guest book is avialable at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 11, from 2–8 p.m. and all day Friday, Aug. 12, at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Elizabeth Bali Wann, 19, Fort Oglethorpe

Elizabeth Bali Wann of Ft. Oglethorpe died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at her home. She was 19.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rodney Wann, and grandparents, Charlotte Brooks and Thelma Wann.

Survivors include her mother, Karen Wann; sister Shay; brothers Shaun and Kevin; aunts and uncles, Cathy, Tommy and Marty; cousins, Josh, Jake and Drake, and longtime companion Seth Shrum.

Memorial service: Friday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: Friday, Aug. 12, from 1 p.m. until service time.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Victoria Davis Ray, 61, Harrison, Tenn.

Victoria Davis Ray of Harrison, Tenn., died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, while on vacation in Pensacola, Fla. She was 61.

She enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including crocheting, crafts of all kinds, gardening, painting and a variety of collectables. She also enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her family and many close friends.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Guy Gibson and uncle, Lt. Colonel Robert (Bud) Winslow.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 22 years, Leon Ray of Harrison, Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Adam Carmean of Athens; son, John Davis of Chattanooga, Tenn.; mother, Lois Gibson of Pensacola, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Fern and Arnold Pearson of Pensacola, Fla.; stepbrother, Mark Thomas (Diane) Gibson of St. Charles, Ill.; grandchildren, Jessica Schiano, Sam Carmean and Jack Carmean of Athens, as well as numerous cousins and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice in memory of Vicki.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 13, from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Kimberly Lynnette Amburn, 49, Fort Oglethorpe

Kimberly Lynnette Amburn of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, in a local health care facility. She was 49.

She was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was employed with Mountain Management Services as an insurance follow-up specialist. Ms. Amburn was a charter member of the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene and the first director of children’s ministries.

Survivors include her parents, James “Jim” and Bobbie Thompson Amburn of Fort Oglethorpe; sister, Cindy (Cliff) Higgins of Ringgold; niece, Katie Higgins; nephew, Andrew Higgins; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene with Joe Brown officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene, Children’s Ministries, 3220 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Visitation: Friday, Aug. 12, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Dennis Joseph Black, 64, Ringgold

Dennis Joseph Black of Ringgold died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at his residence. He was 64.

A lifelong resident of Ringgold, Dennis was retired from Combustion Engineering after 33 years of service. He was also retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years. Dennis was a member of Quitman Masonic lodge #106 F&AM and Nellie Head Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Irene Black, and sisters, Bobbie Jo Jones, Nancy G. Black and Marjorie A. Wilson.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy Black; four sons, Joseph Black of Panama City Beach, Fla., Philip (Susan) Black of Ringgold, Eric (Miranda) Black of Hollywood, Ala., and Trey Williams of Ringgold; daughter, Whitney Black of Ringgold; sisters, Carra M. (Paul) Hamill of Ringgold and Phyllis (Larry) Stepheson of Rock Spring; brothers, Randall E. (Winniona) Black, Ottis L. Black and Jackey D. (Patricia) Black, all of Ringgold; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services: Monday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Heath Morton officiating. Burial: National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 14, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, 3239 Battlefield Parkway.



Barbara Ann Pankey, 74, Rossville

Barbara Ann Pankey of Rossville died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was 74.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., area and was of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orban and Evelyn Craft Dotson.

Survivors include her children, Teresa Blaylock of Rossville, Rebecca “Becky” Nix of Dalton and Marty Hall (Kathy) of East Ridge, Tenn.; sister, Sheila Lambert of Rossville, Laverne Giles of Chickamauga and Wanda Farmer of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brothers, Sidney Dotson of Ft. Payne, Ala., Bill Dotson of Henegar, Ala., and James Dotson of Rossville; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Friday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with James Dotson officiating. Burial: Browns Chapel Cemetery, Red Bank, Tenn. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 12, prior to the service. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Jimmy Bell, LaFayette

Jimmy Bell of LaFayette died Friday, August 5, 2011, at his residence.

He was retired from Shepherd Hills nursing home. He was a member of Happy Home Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hattie Ruth Bell.

Survivors include his loving family, wife, Nella Bell; one daughter, Detra Bell of LaFayette; one son, James Clifton Bell Jr. of Dalton; three grandchildren, James Clifton Bell III , Natija Bell of LaFayette and Malachi Bell of Dalton; seven stepgrandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mildred (John) Griffin of LaFayette, Betty Middlebrook of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Linda Lacks of Harlem, N.Y.; two brothers-in-law, James (Letha) Ware of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Thomas Ware of Summerville; special cousin, Ray (Mary) Hinton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Homegoing service: Thursday, Aug. 11, at 11 a. m. at Prospect Baptist Church, LaFayette with James Loveless and Lopez Ludy officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 10, evening from 7-8 p. m. at the church. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour before the service on Thursday, Aug. 11. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Robert “Bob” A. Crabtree, 77, Rossville

Robert “Bob” A. Crabtree of Rossville died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at his residence. He was 77.

A native of Marion County, Tenn., he had lived most of his life in the north Georgia area. He retired from Industrial Rubber and Safety Products after 25 years of service and was of the Methodist faith. Robert was a member of Tompkins Lodge #466, Chattanooga Scottish Rite and the Alhambra Shrine.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Crabtree; parents, Joseph S. and Sara E. Converse Crabtree; brothers, Joseph W. “Bill” Crabtree and David A. Crabtree; sister, Martha “Betty” Wimberly, and grandson, Riley Crabtree.

Survivors include his son, Ronald Allen Crabtree of Rossville; daughter-in-law; Darlene Dobbins of Pensacola, Fla.; grandson, Reiner A. Crabtree of Pensacola, Fla., and friend and caregiver, Kathy Watkins of Chickamauga.

Graveside services: Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 10, until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.

Irene McKinney Kennett, 89, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Irene McKinney Kennett of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011. She was 89.

She was born to the late Jim and Willie McKinney in Birchwood, Tenn. She was a devoted member of Boynton Church of God who enjoyed working with the youth. Irene retired from Lovemans Department Store after 20 years of service.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Franklin Kennett; daughter, Juanita Krebsbach; grandson, Mark Krebsbach; great-grandson, Mason Kennett; sister, Ruth Young, and brothers, Willard, Howard and Wayne McKinney.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and James Barnes of Chattanooga, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Charlene Kennett of Valley Head, Ala.; three brothers and sister-in-law, Bill and Kenneth McKinney, both of Birchwood, Tenn., and Jim and Judy McKinney of Harrison, Tenn.; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services: Thursday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Steve Smith officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Linner Mae McGintis, 89, Kensington

Linner Mae McGintis of Kensington died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, in a local hospital. She was 89.

She was a member of Happy Home Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Rachel Southern; three brothers, Henry Clay Southern, Willie Southern and Quillie Southern; one sister, Luvenia Kelley; son, Joseph T. McGintis Jr., and husband, Joseph T. McGinitis Sr.

Survivors include her loving family, daughter, Linda (Larry) Wheeler of Savannah; two sons, Jimmy (Anne) McGintis of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Michael (Jackie) McGintis of Chickamauga; 11 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary McGintis of Miami, Fla.; best friend and cousin, Isabel Jones of Kensington; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. from Happy Home Baptist Church in LaFayette with Albert Evans officiating and Michael McGintis officiating. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 8, from 7-8 p.m., at the church and at the church one hour before the funeral service on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Burial: Garmany Cemetery. Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton. Online guest book is avialable at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Raymond “Bo” Wooten, 77, Rising Fawn

Raymond “Bo” Wooten of Rising Fawn died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011. He was 77.

He was born Oct. 13, 1933 to the late Brother Irvin and Pearlie Mae Wooten in Lookout Mountain. Bo was a 25-year member of Chattanooga Valley Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, an employee with Transus Inc. for 43 years and a Shriner. He loved the Atlanta Braves, Western movies, golf and working in his shop.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Taylor Wooten; son, Victor Lingerfelt; sister, Eva Mae Summerford, and brothers, John E. Wooten and Robert E. Wooten.

Survivors include his loving wife, Cordie Wooten of Rising Fawn; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dennis Giles of Lookout Mountain; sons and daughters-in-law, Butch and Solange Wooten of Chattanooga, Tenn., Troy Wooten of Rossville, Alan Lingerfelt, Mike Lingerfelt of Lookout Mountain and Monty and Jennifer Lingerfelt of Kentucky; three sisters, Lois Robertson, Linda McLeod and Gloria Parker; brother, James Willard Wooten, all of Lookout Mountain; 24 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 1-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. at Chattanooga Valley Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial: Ascalon Cemetery. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Kenneth Eugene Brumley, 65, Ringgold

Kenneth Eugene Brumley of Ringgold died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. He was 65.

Heaven gained a great man, and we lost an incredible husband, father and friend. Most importantly, Kenny heard “well done” today not because of his greatness, but because he trusted in the only One who truly did all things well; he trusted in Jesus.

Kenny served Jesus well as a loving husband, father and brother. Camping trips and motorcycle rides won’t be the same without him. He worked hard right up to the end with his friends at Capitol Toyota. And all who knew Kenny knew of his devotion to First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe, where he served as an elder for 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Brumley, and mother, Dorothy Brumley.

Surviviors include his wife, Angela; children, Wade (Tami) Brumley, Martin (Jane) Scott, Ashley (Bethany) Brumley and Lacey Chandler; grandchildren, Titus Brumley, Katherine Scott, Libby Scott, Emily Scott, Mary Scott, Sydney Chandler and Gavin Chandler; brother, Terry Brumley, and sister, Connie Wallen.

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Doyle Allen officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 7, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.

Emma Louise Hale, 81, Rossville

Emma Louise Hale of Rossville died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was 81.

She was a member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church and a previous member of Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Hale was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Winfred Hale, and a brother, Richard Scoyne.

Survivors include her daughters, Lynda (Floyd) Drew of Wildwood, Sue (Alan) Schrader of Rossville, Ramona “Marty” (Jack) Baker of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Cindy (Donnie) Hunt of Chickamauga; sisters, Evlynn Scoyne, Pattie Scoyne and Joan Congdon; brothers, John Scoyne and Doug Foster; grandchildren, Tracy (Joe) Ezernack of Indiana, Travis (Carolyn) Drew of Wildwood, Tiffany (Kevin) Cobb of Ringgold, Tina (Mark) Rawlston of Chickamauga, Todd (Stacy) Schrader of Rossville, Christy (Mike) Kernea of Chickamauga, Jay Baker of Chattanooga, Tenn., Donnell (Charles) Martin of Trion and D.J. (Christie) Hunt of Chickamauga; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and 17 foster children.

Mom is now at home with the Lord, her husband, her Mom and Dad, and other family members. Our family would like to thank the caregivers, Brenda Hogan and Kathy Camp, and the many others who have stood by us, for all their love and care.

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Jerry Atkins and Travis Drew officiating and the Cross Harmony singers ministering in music. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Pallbearers: grandsons, Rev. Travis Drew, Todd Schrader, D.J. Hunt, Jay Baker, Charles Martin, Mark Rawlston, Mike Kernea, Kevin Cobb and Joe Ezernack.

Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com.

Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 6, from 6-8 p.m. and 2-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Jack Potter, 80, Chickamauga

Jack Potter of Chickamauga died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011. He was 80.

He was born in Chickamauga to the late Isaac Richard and Sue Addie Potter, and he was preceded in death by several siblings.

Jack retired from Crystal Springs after 27 years of service there.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Billie Potter of Chickamauga; daughters, Sharon Potter and Susan (Glenn) Conkle, all of Rossville, and Phyllis (David) Cooper of Tunnel Hill; sister, Louise Prince of Chickamauga; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Phyllis Cooper officiating. Burial: Chickamauga City Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 7 from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.

Jane Mason Turner, 81, Fort Oglethorpe

Jane Mason Turner of Ft. Oglethorpe died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at her home. She was 81.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga/north Georgia area, and was a member of Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church. Mrs. Turner was a 1947 graduate of Red Bank High School, UTC, Class of '72 and West Georgia College where she received her master’s of education. She retired from the Catoosa County School system after 20 years at Cloud Springs Elementary School, where she taught third grade. Mrs. Turner was a volunteer at Hutcheson Medical Center from 1999-2009.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Jennie Sauls Mason; husbands, Don Vandagriff Sr., and Hoyal Turner Sr.; a son, Don Turner, and brother, Jack E. Mason Jr.

Survivors include children, Don (Jackie) Vandagriff Jr. of Athens, Nancy Turner (Bob) Groves of Dalton, Jennie Turner (Ron) Lee of McDonough, Margaret Turner (Mike) Baldwin of Tampa, Fla., Hoyal Turner Jr. of Griffin, David (Ronda) Turner of Ringgold and Barry Turner of Ft. Oglethorpe; daughter-in-law, Caroline Turner of Dalton; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John Merk officiating. Pallbearers: grandsons. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 8, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is avialable at www.hereitagfh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Ervin Junior Woody, 76, Dalton

Ervin Junior Woody of Dalton died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. He was 76.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Woody, and a son, Michael E. Woody.

Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Wayne Woody and Johnny and Linda Woody; granddaughter, Amanda Woody; grandson, Kevin Woody; special friend, Thelma Ramsey of Virginia; sisters and brothers, and sisters-in-law.

Funeral service: Monday, Aug. 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Clay Powell officiating. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 8, from 1-3:30 p.m.at the funeral home. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Ernest Jimmy Miller Sr., 88, Chickamauga

Ernest Jimmy Miller Sr. of Chickamauga died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. He was 88.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Miller, and son, Ernest Miller Jr.

Survivors include his daughters, Joy Miller Akins of Chickamauga, Betty Ward of Soddy Daisy, Bertha Miller of Ringgold, Judy Burrows of LaFayette and Lila Knight of LaFayette; sons, Thomas Miller of Chickamauga and Clarence Miller of Buford; 21 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. James Helton. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Aug. 8, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Posted Monday, August 1, 2011

Orene Huggins Bowman, West Armuchee Valley

Orene Huggins Bowman of West Armuchee Valley died Friday, July 29, 2011.

She was a lifelong resident of Walker County.

Mrs. Bowman was a long time member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and was retired from Best Manufacturing Company. Orene had a long history as a caregiver. When she was 14 when her mother died, and she became the “mother” of her brothers and sisters. In her later years, she cared for two sisters-in-law. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining, and would often prepare meals for anyone who dropped in. She was most happy when surrounded by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Bowman; parents, Cecil and Vera Huggins; mother, Delta Huggins; brother, Troy Huggins, and grandson, Christopher Phelps.

Survivors include daughters, Joyce (Blain) Phelps and Annette (Jimmy) Woods; grandchildren, Michael Phelps, Karen (Scott) McCulloch, Jeremy Phelps, Kristin (Keith) Tressel, Amy (Ben) Carroll, Kerry (Kelley) Woods and Lance (Rachel) Woods; great-grandchildren, Riley and Abigail McCulloch, Nikki Corian, a little Tressel baby due in Jan. 2012, Carter, Judson, and Meghan Woods, Macey and Will Carroll; eight brothers and sisters, Waymond (Sonny) Huggins, Lebron Huggins, Wilma Neal, Joel Huggins, Deauana Fitzpatrick, Jerry Huggins, Glenda Davis and Katherine McClure; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.

Our family wishes to express our thanks to Dr. Patrick Rhyne and North Star Hospice for their wonderful care.

Service: Monday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Church followed by burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the church. Visitation: Sunday, July 31, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: grandsons, Micahel Phelps, Jeremy Phelps, Kerry Woods, Lance Woods, Scott McCulloch, Ben Carroll and Keith Tressel. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Roger Dale Bailey, 66, Harrison, Tenn.

Roger Dale Bailey of Harrison, Tenn., died Friday, July 29, 2011. He was 66.

Roger was born April 24, 1945, in LaFayette. He graduated from LaFayette High School and later earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. Serving in the U.S. Army from 1966-1970, he was assigned to various positions within the communications department of the Office of the President, and was awarded the Presidential Service Badge. He was employed by Accurate Automation Inc., as controller and chief financial officer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Faye Bailey, and a son, Andy Bailey.

Survivors include his son, Roddy Bailey; daughter, Lani Bailey; grandchildren, Andreana Anselmi, Abbey Cate Bailey and Alex Bailey, and companion, Brenda Bailey.

Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Hwy. 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. and there will be a military presentation at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37421, Arrangements: Turner Funeral Home, Hwy 58 Chapel, 3913 Webb Road, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416.

Jeremy Lee Greeson, 33

Jeremy Lee Greeson died Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was 33.

He was born July 28, 1978, in Fort Oglethorpe. He was a loving father to his two children, Aliyah and Chamberlain. He worked in the air conditioning and plumbing trades and was known for his hard work and knowledge of his trades.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Elzie Greeson.

Survivors include his mother, Virginia Melissa Roach of Chattanooga, Tenn.; father, Gary Michael Greeson of Hope Hull, Ala.; paternal grandmother, Helen Greeson of Ringgold; maternal grandparents, Roy and Patricia Roach of Chattanooga; brother, Gary Michael Greeson Jr. of Ringgold; sister, Elizabeth Ann Dedenback of Fort Oglethorpe, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: at his church, Silverdale Baptist, 7236 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Silverdale Baptist Church.

Lyman “Buddy” Prince, 79, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Lyman “Buddy” Prince of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, July 29, 2011. He was 79.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Baptist faith. He was previously employed with Modern Patterns and was a Marine Corp. veteran, having served during the Korean War. Buddy loved animals, never met a stranger and was dedicated to God, his country and his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Carrie Prince; sister, Dorothy Leonard, and brother, Billy James Prince.

Survivors include one nephew, Allan Prince of Chattanooga, Tenn.; three nieces, Sharon Dill, Tanya Rhine and Kay Leonard, all of Lincolnton, N.C.; cousin, Wayne Rodgers of Wildwood, Fla.; special friends, Junior Moore and David Vaughn, both of Chattanooga, and numerous other friends.

Memorial service: Friday, Aug. 5, at 2:30 p.m., at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Chattanooga Veteran Center, 951 Eastgate Loop Road, Building 5700, Suite 300, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37411. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Ralph C. Raley, 70, Rossville

Rev. Ralph C. Raley of Rossville died Friday, July 29, 2011. He was 70.

He had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of his life and was a member of Temple Bible Methodist Church in Chattanooga. He was the minister of Hope Chapel for many years and had served as a minister for other churches for more than 19 years total. He enjoyed woodworking and playing the guitar, and was a volunteer for Hutcheson Hospice as well as the Hispanic Mission in Dalton, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Raley; wife, Mary Sue Raley, and daughter, Rachel Raley.

Survivors include his three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Raley of Rossville, Becky (Tim) Eversole of LaFayette and Jennifer (Alan) Christner of Zoarville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Bethany Eversole and Emily and Timothy Christner, and numerous friends.

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Revs. Tom Davis and Tim Eversole officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, July 31, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday, Aug. 1, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Virginia Jo Sewell, 75, St. Elmo

Virginia Jo Sewell of St. Elmo died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in a local health care facility. She was 75.

Mrs. Sewell was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and a faithful member of St. Elmo Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to so many and will be missed by all.

Mrs. Sewell was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Herschel “Butterfly” Sewell in 2009; her parents, Andrew and Nellie Rich; sister, Dorothy Thompson, and niece, Missy Rash.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie (Rhadonna) Rich of Ringgold, Kendall (LaReta) Sewell of Flintstone and Lesley (Jill) Sewell of Tunnel Hill; grandchildren, Kayla and Brandon Sewell, Adam and Zack Rich, Ben Childers and Jasmine Gaines; brothers, Jimmy, Ray and Bobby Rich; sisters, Gloria Mitchell and Wanda Thompson, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, July 29, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Donald Givens officiating. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, July 28, from 4–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. A special thanks to Consulate Health Care and to Amedisys Hospice for their excellent care. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Judy Cobble Stephens, 68, Flintstone

Judy Cobble Stephens of Flintstone died Thursday, July 28, 2011. She was 68.

She was born July 27, 1943, was the daughter of Jacob A. and Jennie Jenkins Coble, and was raised in the High Point community. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rossville and retired from American National/Suntrust Bank after 20 years of service. She was also a member of the American Business Women’s Association.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy David Cobble.

Survivors include her husband of 17 years, David Stephens; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Robert Burrell of Flintstone; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Cobble of Chattanooga, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, whom she adored, Barry Burrell, Kristi McCormick, Keri Cobble, Dale Burrell and Jason Cobble; aunt, Vieva Hixson; stepchildren, Wesley, Wayne and Mike Stephens and Kathy Jordan, and many cousins and friends.

Funeral Services: Monday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. in the chapel with Revs. Paul Williams and Pat Davis officiating. Burial: Lookout Cemetery, High Point. Visitation: Sunday, July 31, from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home.Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Posted Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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Posted Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Billy Charlene Lewis Dodson, 68, Fort Oglethorpe

Billy Charlene Lewis Dodson of Fort Oglethorpe died Sunday, July 31, 2011. She was 68.

She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Charles William Lewis and Margaret Hawkins Lewis. She was a homemaker and an avid Elvis Presley fan. She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga/north Georgia area.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lowell Lewis; husbands, Don G. Burns and John Thurman Dodson.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Donna Crumley of Fort Oglethorpe, Mattie and Nicholas Walsh of Cleveland, Tenn.; grandchildren, Shawnee Crumley, Devinne Crumley and Kerrington Walsh; stepmother, Shirley Lewis; a special friend, Anthony “Tony” Pepe and her beloved cat “Sheba”.

Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 5-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 5, morning prior to the service. Funeral services: Friday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery, St. Elmo, Tenn. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

James Edward Frye, 81, Ringgold

James Edward Frye of Ringgold died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. He was 81.

He was born to the late Ike and Martha Frye on Jan. 18, 1930, in Tullahoma, Tenn. He was a member of Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene, a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired from TVA, and worked at L&N Railroad for 16 years. He was a loving husband, dad, brother, and friend to all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by brother, Robert Frye; sisters, Louise Lee and June Hackney.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Frye of Ringgold; two sons, Sam (Lisa) Frye of Rossville, Eric (Rhonda) Frye of Ringgold; four sisters, Rebecca Frye of Savannah, Edna Frye of Ringgold, Betty Tullis of Savannah, Pam Frye of Ringgold; three brothers, Donnie Frye of Ringgold, Ronnie Frye of Poulsbo, Wash., Lamar Frye of Ringgold; four grandchildren, Jesse, Austin, Allison, and Dustin Frye; three great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 4, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service: Friday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Pam Frye and Rev. Joe Brown officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memorial Gardens East. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Posted Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011

William Raymond “Bill” Andrews Sr., 80, Ringgold

William Raymond “Bill” Andrews Sr. of Ringgold died Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 80.

He was a resident of north Georgia and a lifelong member of Rock Spring United Methodist Church. Mr. Andrews was a 1948 graduate of Ringgold High School, a 1952 graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in agriculture. He served as a first lieutenant in the U. S. Army. Mr. Andrews served on the Board of Directors for Northwest Georgia Bank for 40 years and served as tax commissioner for 12 years in Catoosa County. He was retired from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Mr. Andrews was an avid farmer, sportsman, and Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, H. Raymond and Doris Henry Andrews.

Survivors include wife, Barbara Andrews; son, William Raymond “Ray” (Nan) Andrews Jr. of Ringgold; daughters, Laura Andrews (Lee) Kay, and Lisa Andrews (Tony) Brown, all of Ringgold; brother, Larry (Judy) Andrews of Ringgold; sister, Anne Andrews (Ed) Baron of Atlanta; grandchildren, Leia Andrews (Ryan) Vaughn of Rocky Face, Courtney Andrews (Kevin) LeCroy, Hayden Lee Brown and Lena Larkin Brown, all of Ringgold

Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. in the Rock Spring United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Peele officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 6, at the church from 12-1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Spring United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 117, Rock Spring, Ga. 30739. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com.

Visitation: Friday, Aug. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Posted Friday, Aug. 5, 2011

Joan Marshall Mason Espy, LaFayette

Joan Marshall Mason Espy of LaFayette died July 27, 2011.

She was born March 22, 1941, and was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a graduate of Rossville High School and nursing school in Dalton. Joan was an exceptional and dedicated LPN for over 35 years. She began her career at Kitchens Clinic and Hospital; which at Hutcheson Medical Center, she achieved a level of excellence that resulted in her being the first nurse on the Centers IV team; later, her caring disposition and experience also led her to choose home healthcare nursing with Hutcheson Home Healthcare as the culmination of her career. Among her many interests, Joan was a talented artist and poet; in her early teens, she mastered the piano and organ and played both instruments in church, singing duets and quartets with her siblings—but above all, she cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Sam Marshall and mother, Ruth Marshall; younger brother, Jim Marshall; and her husband, Bud Espy.

Survivors include her brother, Sam Marshall Sr. (Carolyn) of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Vesta Marshall Wilbanks of LaFayette; daughters, Joni Mason of LaFayette and Gina Mason Eskew (Jack) of East Ridge, Tenn.; son, Jerry Mason (Jerri); grandson, Ben Helton of Chickamauga, Cannon Mason (May) of Marietta; granddaughter, Jennifer Sargent (Matt) of East Ridge, Tenn.; grandson, Alex Holloway (Haley) of Chickamauga; granddaughters, Lauren Phillips, Taylor Phillips, and Sydney Phillips of Marietta; great grandchildren, Kaitlin Sargent, Noah Sargent, Malachi Sargent, Ronan Mason, Eric Mason, and Braydon Holloway; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ray Waters officiating. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Pallbearers: Jerry Mason, Jim Holloway, Ben Helton, Cannon Mason, Alex Holloway, and Matt Sargent. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Cameron Joseph Lee Feagans, infant

Cameron Joseph Lee Feagans died Wednesday, July 31, 2011. He was the infant son of Nateria Danielle Roach and Robert Lee Feagans III.

Graveside services: Friday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. at New Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Ringgold.

Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Forrest Ray Scogin Sr., 92, Fort Oglethorpe

Forrest Ray Scogin Sr. of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at a local health care facility. He was 92.

Mr. Scogin was born on Oct. 9, 1918, in Jackson County, Ala., and had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga, Tenn. and Ft. Oglethorpe area. Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army and ultimately was a combat infantryman in the Pacific during World War II receiving the Purple Heart Medal and the Bronze Star. He retired from Wheland Foundry with over 30 years of service as the chief of Quality Control. He was a member of the Moriah Baptist Church in Ft. Oglethorpe, the Purple Heart Club, North American Royalties Association, and the VFW Post 4848.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Scogin Elliot; parents, Claude Forrest and Myrtle Scogin; grandson, Michael Jolly; sisters, Gladys Smith and Lone Walker; and brother, Leon Scogin.

Survivors include his wife, Agnes Holden Scogin; children, Teena Scogin Camp of Nashville, Tenn., Forrest Ray (Margo) Scogin Jr. of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Sharon (Dean) Delorme of Lake Placid, Fla., Wayne (Becky) Holden of Harrison, Tenn., Bessie (Leon) Newbille of Ft. Oglethorpe, Donna (Shayne) Mathena of Ringgold, and Mark (Lisa) Holden of Ringgold; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Aug. 5, at 9 a.m. at the Moriah Baptist Church in Ft. Oglethorpe with Rev. Randy Lynn officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with Full Military Honors provided by the VVA Chapter 203 and with his grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 4, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Kevin Daniel “Sunshine” Yates, 25, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Kevin Daniel “Sunshine” Yates of Chattanooga, Tenn. died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, to stay with Jesus and is waiting for us. He was born April 2, 1986, in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was a 2004 graduate of Tyner Academy, was employed at Buffalo Wild Wings, and was a member of River of Life Church. Kevin was an avid Gamer and bowler. He was a very creative young man playing the trumpet and creating his own comic books.

He was preceded in death by his Great Grandmother, Naomi Burkhalter.

Survivors include his parents, Tiki and Tom Finlayson of Chattanooga, Tenn. Mark and Wendy Yates of Rossville; grandparents, Rene and Charlie Bell, Theo and Bobby Womac, Ted and Bertie Yates, Lynn and Mildred Finlayson, Rev. Michael and Patsy Martin; great grandfather, Hiram Burkhalter; brother, Derek Yates; sisters, Angela Finlayson, Brittni Finlayson, and Courtney Howdyshell; uncles and aunts, Ty Womac, Crystal and Mike Richards, Karen Whitcraft, Chuck Burkhalter, Chris and Jessica Finlayson, Tim and Trisha Finlayson, John Bell, and Jennifer Bell Smith; cousins, Dustin and Tiffany Richards, Tyler, Brandon, Michelle, Hope Finlayson; and many other family and friends.

Visitation: Friday, Aug. 5, from 5-8 p.m. at River of Life Church at 377 Direct Connection Drive, Rossville, GA. 30741. Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pursuing Purpose Ministries at 3712 Ringgold Road, P.O. Box 199, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37412 where donations will go toward expenses during this difficult time. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.