Eretta Richardson Shaver, 99, Chickamauga

Eretta Richardson Shaver of Chickamauga died Wednesday, June 27, 2012. She was 99.

She was born February 21, 1913, in Ooltewah, Tenn. She was a member of Chickamauga Church of Christ for over 60 years and was a Dorcas worker, sewing for orphaned children until her death.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harold Shaver; parents, Leroy Daniel and Nancy Lee Alton Richardson; two brothers, Bill and Jack Richardson; three sisters, Nell Evans, Hazel Bolton and Tootsie Hudson.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Nation of Rock Spring, and Vivian (Hollis) Compton of Chickamauga; six grandchildren, Chuck (Susan) Nation of Murrayville, Carol (John) Sanford of Denham Springs, La., Cindy (Robert) Fendley of Pascagoula, Miss., Randy (Neida) Compton of Chickamauga, Steve Compton of Florence, Ala., Holly Keller of Chickamauga; thirteen great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Saturday, June 30, at 12:30 p.m. in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Ministers David Wade and Jack James presiding. Visitation: Friday, June 29, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.

Elma Nance, 87, Chickamauga

Elma Nance of Chickamauga departed this life on her birthday Tuesday, June 26, 2012. She was 87.

She was born in a logging camp near Caryville, Tenn., to the late Otis and Fannie Farley. She was a graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia. She taught school in a one-room schoolhouse in Blairsville. Later married Bruce Nance and they moved to Chickamauga. She was a member of Elizabeth Lee Methodist Church. The family will be forever grateful for Jean and Janice, angels sent from God.

Survivors include her husband, Bruce Nance; daughter, Renee (Norman) Hunter; and grandson, Lance Hunter.

Visitation: Friday, June 29, from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Elizabeth Lee Methodist Church, P.O. Box 126, Chickamauga, Georgia 30707 or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.

Rayburn Orville Crawford, 80, Rossville

Rayburn Orville “Bo” Crawford of Rossville, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 80.

He was born in Hickman, Tenn., to the late Luther and Neely Crawford and had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga area. He was retired from the Carpenters Local 74 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, JoAnn Howard Crawford; children, Debbie (Jeff) Widener, Rayburn Crawford, Jr., (Brenda), Rodney (Teresa) Crawford, and Bradley (Amanda) Crawford, all of Rossville; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services: Friday, June 29, at 9:30 a.m., in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Daniels officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with honors provided by the U.S. Navy. Visitation: Thursday, June 28, from 4-8 p.m., at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Charles Raymond Chaney, 76, LaFayette

Charles Raymond Chaney of LaFayette passed away Monday, June 25, 2012, at this residence. He was 76.

He was a member of Steele Street Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock Bailey, Sr., and Hattie Allgood Chaney; four brothers, Dock B. Chaney, Jr., Ben Echols, Harold Echols, and Abb Echols, Jr..; sisters, Shirley Jean Chaney, Carrie Chaney, Mary Ruth Suttle, and Louise Womble.

Survivors are his devoted sister, Charlotte Chaney of Dalton; special nieces Renee Mathis, Reginal Dillon of Dalton, Barbara McCutchins of Trion, Eurskia Dillon and Micah Lee of Dalton; special nephews, Cassius Lindsey of Dalton, Mose Mathis III of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Jewell Echols of Trion, Marlene Chaney of Chickamauga; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: Monday, July 2, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ at 104 West Main Street, LaFayette, Ga., with Minister Aaron Pope and Minister George Carlisle officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: willisfuneralhomedalton.com

Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.

Agnes June Terwilleger Nichols, 90, Chickamauga

Agnes June (Terwilleger) Nichols of Chickamauga died Friday, June 22, 2012, after a brief illness. She was 90.

She was born June 29, 1921, in Craig, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Donald Nichols; parents, Ralph Terwilleger and Josie (Franz) Terwilleger, and three sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Glenn Nichols of Queen's Creek, Ariz., and Rev. Lawrence Nichols of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter Judy Bradbury of Chickamauga; sister Janet Henry of Waverly, Ohio; eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial service: Saturday, June 30, at 7 p.m. at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church, in Chickamauga.

In accordance with Mrs. Nichols's wishes, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Wally's Friends, P.O.Box 16100, Chattanooga, TN, 37416.

Jack Lewis Jay, 76, Kingsport, Tenn.

Jack Lewis Jay of Kingsport, Tenn., died Friday, June 22, 2012, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was 76.

He was born in Ringgold to the late Gus and Sallie Jay. He had been a resident of Kingsport since 1967. He was a retired truck driver, having driven for Mason-Dixon and ABF Trucking. He was a member of the Sinking Creek Masonic Lodge in Gray, a member of the Jericho Shrine Temple, the Kingsport Shrine Club. He attended the Colonial Heights Baptist Church.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Doc Jay.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Geneva Humphrey Jay; son, Greg (Karen) Jay; grandchildren, Cameron, Carson and Jackson Jay; daughter, Jackie; sister, Mildred Cofer; brother, Jimmy Jay; and serveral nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Wednesday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, June 26, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jericho Shrine Temple, Attn: Bill Wampler, P.O. Box 5548, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663.

Arrangments: the Ringgold Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Elizabeth Nell Wilson Gilbreath, 73, LaFayette

Elizabeth Nell Wilson Gilbreath of LaFayette died Friday, June 22, 2012. She was 73.

She was born to the late Gordon and Katherine Wilson on November 4, 1938. She was of the Church of God of Prophecy faith, the proud co-owner/operator of the Jewelry Chest in LaFayette for more than 27 years. She worked most of her life in the retail business. She loved people. She always wanted to make everyone feel good. If you were having a bad day my mother would have you feeling better before you left. She had a heart of gold and everyone loved her and she loved everyone back. My mother loved children especially my Nathanial. She worshipped the ground he walked on. She would not have lived this long in this much pain if it had not been for him. Her love for children was the reason she was a substitute teacher for so many years. To this day, adults would come into the store and say, “Do you remember me in school?” and she would always say, “Yes.” Mother never forgot anyone’s face or the piece of jewelry she sold them. She loved her jewelry and she loved selling it. Thank you to all her loyal customers and friends that kept coming back. She will miss the selling and especially talking to each and every one of you. She loved to talk. She never met a stranger. My mother is in a better place and she is probably talking to someone on how to look better. She loved to give advice when needed. She will thoroughly be missed by her family, but most of all, by her daughter. I got the pleasure to work alongside of her for the past sixteen years. And remember, “If you don’t know jewelry, know your jeweler.”

She was preceded in death by her sister; Wanda Wilhelm and brother; Wayne Wilson.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Avery Linam of Trion; two sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph Gilbreath of LaFayette, Richard and Grace Gilbreath of Calhoun; ex-husband, Joe “Dick “ Gilbreath Jr. of LaFayette; two grandchildren, Jade Wilkins and Nathanial Linam; great-granddaughter, Wren Isabella Wilkins; three step-grandsons, David, Daniel and Hib Albritton.

I would like to thank my mom’s caretakers, Willene, Jean, Toni, Kelly and Nichole. They loved my mom as if she was their own mother. Without them, I could not have kept on working in the store. I would like to thank Dr. Duhon for being there through it all. He was always there for my mom and she thought very highly of him. I would like to thank Doug Williams of the LaFayette Radio Station. Without him, mom would not have been able to make her Jewelry Chest radio commercials. He would come to her bedside every week. He is a saint, friend and part of our family. I would like to thank Lebron of Creative Image. Mother loved to get her hair done and he would come to the house and cut and style her hair. It was hard since she was bedridden but he never complained. I would like to thank North GA Home Health (Amedisys) for taking care of my mother and just loving her. I would like to thank Countryside (Sol Amor) Hospice. Even though it was for a short time, I found an angel there and his name was Brian. Thank you Brian of Hospice for really caring. If we had more angels like you, being sick would not be so bad. Thank you Ross Vecchio for being such a good friend. If I have forgotten anyone I am sorry. This has been very hard for me. Thanks to everybody who has stuck it out for the past three years.

Funeral service: Monday, June 25, at 1 p.m. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens (private). Visitation: Monday, June 25, after noon until funeral time with Pastor Philip Williams and Doug Williams officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel.

Rosa Lee Hullender Byrd, 87, Ringgold

Rosa Lee Hullender Byrd of Ringgold died Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was 87.

She was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Sidney Byrd; parents, Henry and Annie Roberson Hullender; son, Gary Byrd; and siblings, Bud, John, Earl, Shirley, Ruby, J.P., and Pearl.

Survivors include her children, Jerry Byrd, Donnie Byrd, Ronnie Byrd, and Sara Jo ”Jody” Collins (Charles) all of Ringgold; sisters, Maxine, Myrtle, and Mural; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, June 25, at 11 a.m. prior to leaving for Anderson Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, June 24, after 2 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home-Wallis-Stewart Chapel.

Virginia Routh Dycus, 92 , Ringgold

Virginia Routh Dycus of Ringgold died Sunday, June 24, 2012. She was 92.

She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late John Wylie and Alma Lucile Routh Taliaferro. She worked for Lee Routh’s and Zumstiens Department Stores for 30 years, attended Ringgold First Baptist Church and the Ruth Sunday school class. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elisha David “Dyke” Dycus; sister, Dorothy Alexander; and sons-in-law, Tom Clark and Preacher Jim Cordell.

Survivors include her children, Linda Clark of Ringgold, Wanda Cordell of LaFayette, John David (Diane) Dycus, Don Lee (Vickie) Dycus all of Ringgold; sisters, Margaret Kinnamon, Jean Breeden both of Dalton; twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, June 26, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Bailiff officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Monday, June 25, from 5-8 p.m. and prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Ringgold First Baptist Church, 7611 Nashville, TN., 30736.

Arrangements: Ringgold Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes-Ringgold.

Karl Yatooma, 84, Guild, Tenn.

Karl Yatooma of Guild, Tenn., died Friday, June 22, 2012, at his residence. He was 84.

He was a graduate of Winona State College and was a retired teacher. He was a veteran of the Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He attended First Baptist Church, Fort Oglethorpe, and was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Alexander Yatooma; brothers, John (Hanna) Yatooma, Norman (Naim) Yatooma; sister, Frances( Fahima) Yatooma.

Survivors include his wife, Mackie Yatooma of Guild, Tenn.; children: Richard Karl Yatooma of Lancaster, Calif., Margaret Ann (Andy) Bogle of Brenham, Texas, Judith Marie (John D'Alessandro) Hynes of Troy, Mich., Deborah Jean (Robert Savidge) Schermerhorn of Bethesda, Md., Lorraine Ann (Randy) Lievan of Chula Vista, Calif., Susan Lynn Martinez of Coral Springs, Fla., Ronald C. (Shannon) Yatooma of Rancho Cordoba, Calif., and Barbara Grace (Spencer) Yatooma-Jones of Algonac, Mich.; step-son, Robert (Holly) Randall of Fort Oglethorpe; fifteen grandchildren, Andrew and Thomas Bogle, Alyssa Hynes, Jon and Lauren Schermerhorn, Candice and Travis Kassab, Tyler and Victoria Martinez, Kellyn, Elyse and Mateo Yatooma, Austin and Autumn Jones, and Ryan Randall.

Funeral Services: Friday, June 29, at 1 p.m. at Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church with Jeffery Bush and Jack Smith officiating. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: Thursday, June 28, from 4-8 p.m. the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN., 37421, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN., 38105, or Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church, 2645 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., 30742.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Shirley Ann Clark Krajesky, 73, Ooltewah

Shirley Ann Clark Krajesky of Ooltewah died Monday, June 25, 2012. She was 73.

She had lived in the Ooltewah area for most of her life and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Harrison, Tenn. She enjoyed listening to bluegrass music and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Burton and Lena Clark; son, Donald Krajesky, Jr. and sister, Billie Mae Wilson.

Survivors include her loving husband of more than 58 years, Donald “Don” Krajesky, Sr. of Ooltewah, Tenn.; son, Gary Anson Krajesky of Ooltewah, Tenn.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Celia Ann Krajesky of Ooltewah, Tenn., Stephanie Linda and (Rick) Padgett of Ringgold, and Paula Gale and (Hugh) Bowie of Sale Creek, Tenn.; sister, Wanda Lee Bowen of Minneapolis, Minn.; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Wednesday, June 27, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James Hudgins officiating. Entombment: Calvary Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation: Tuesday, June 26, after 3 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Alice Geraldine Harris Suggs McEver, 81, Calhoun

Alice Geraldine “Gerry” Harris Suggs McEver of Calhoun, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Gordon Hospital. She was 81.

She was born September 28, 1930, in Catoosa County. She was the daughter of the late John L. Harris and Myrtle B. Smith Harris. She was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church and in years past was active in the choir. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Catoosa Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, Calhoun Garden Club, and the Calhoun Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Suggs and her second husband, Thomas McEver. Her daughter, Elaine Suggs Worley, also precedes her.

Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca Suggs Richardson and her husband John of Calhoun; two sons, Barry Suggs of Tunnel Hill and Joel Suggs of Calhoun; one brother, John Wayne Harris and his wife Barbara of Ringgold; one sister, Juanette Edwards of Calhoun; one sister in law, Mary Suggs of Commerce; and a son-in-law, David Worley and his wife Glory of Ringgold; nine grandchildren, Heather S. Timms, Lee Thomas Richardson, Heath Richardson, Elaina Richardson, John Micah Richardson, Paul Worley, Jennifer Worley, Liane McClure, and Jacob Suggs; eight great-grandchildren, Miranda Timms, Johnathan Timms, Brittany Worley, Kyle Huskey, Matt Tarpley, Abby McClure, Jesse McClure, and Lane McClure; three honorary daughters, Pam Parker, Jillian Courey, and Dixie Ledford. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial service: to remember and celebrate Gerry’s life will be held on Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m. in the Christian Life Center at Calhoun First Baptist Church. Visitation: Friday, June 29, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that you share your memories or special stories of Gerry in written form. You may bring these to the visitation or mail them to Rebecca Richardson @ P.O. Box 2163, Calhoun, Georgia, 30703.

An online guestbook is available at: thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com.

Arrangements: Thomas Funeral Home.

Linda Marie Bethune, 51, Rossville

Linda Marie Bethune of Rossville died on Monday, June 25, 2012, at her residence. She was 51.

She was the daughter of the late Joe and Lizzy Cagle Jones and was of the Baptist faith. Linda was employed with Accu-Cast and was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Duff.

Survivors include her husband, Amos Bethune; son, Dustin Bethune of Rossville; step-son, Scott Bethune of East Ridge; step-daughter, Bridget Strickland of Texas; brothers, Robert Duff, Skipper Duff, Alvin Shook, Jerry Shook and David Shook; sister, Caroline Hicks of East Ridge; granddaughter, Kayla; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, June 27, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Tuesday, June 26, from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Marcus Junior Fowler, 86, Trenton

Marcus Junior Fowler (Mark) died May 21, 2012, at a Trenton nursing home. He was 86.

He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and served in the North Apennines Campaign in Italy. He received several medals including EAMET with One Bronze Star. He was a heavy truck mechanic during the war and continued in that profession for most of his life. He was a long-time employee of the city of Ringgold. He was instrumental in the construction of the star shining over Ringgold at Christmas and the cross at Easter.

Survivors include his four children; Peggy Dodson of LaFayette, Mary Manuel (George) of Ringgold, Glenn Fowler of Stevenson, Ala., and Judy Douglas (Bill) of Dalton; two sisters; Mary Jeffers (Herb) of Rossville and Delois McBryar (Homer) of Tiftonia; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on May 24, 2012, at Ryan’s Funeral Home in Trenton and burial in the Boydston Cemetery in Tiftonia.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Thomas William Hoerner, 89, Rock Spring

Thomas William Hoerner of Rock Spring died Thursday, June 21, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 89.

He was a member of Peavine Baptist Church and the NCOA American Legion – Moose Club. He enjoyed woodworking and reading.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Alma L. Hoerner; son, James M. (Glenda) Bearden of LaFayette; grandchildren, Jennifer Jill Bearden Elrod of St. Augustine, Fla., Tonya Sizemore of LaFayette; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, June 26, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe Brown officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, June 25, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Tiffany T. Massey Nickel, 32, Rossville

Tiffany T. Massey Nickel of Rossville died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at her residence. She was 32.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, John and Bettye Massey.

Survivors include her husband, Mark Nickel; three children, Destiny Massey, Jadon Snyder and Nevaeh Nickel; two stepchildren, Amanda and Samantha Nickel; mother and stepfather, Donna and Randy Owens; sister, Missy Owens; stepbrothers, Scotty and Randy Owens; a host of many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services: Saturday, June 23, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jack Lockhart officiating. Visitation: Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. until funeral time in the funeral home chapel.

Arrangements: Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan- Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.

Loraine Williams Giles, 96, Marietta

Loraine “Shorty” Williams Giles of Marietta died June 18, 2012. She was 96.

She was born July 1, 1915, in Harriman, Tenn., to Rufus Clark and Ethel Mae Wilson Williams. She was one of six children, four brothers, (Ralph and H.M. who died as teenagers), Harold (wife, Eleanor DeArmond) Williams, R.C. wife, Violet Christmas) Williams and one sister, Imogene W. Geasland (husband, L.P.) who also preceded her in death. Loraine succumbed to natural causes while a patient at The Fountainview Center for Alzheimer’s Disease in Atlanta.

She moved to Atlanta following the death of her second husband, Robert Edwin Giles, Sr. She was active in the United Methodist Church for many years having served in the United Methodist Women Organization in both the Harriman and LaFayette churches. She enjoyed attending the many activities of her children and grandchildren, playing bridge, antiquing, cooking and cultivating long time friendships in both Harriman and LaFayette. She worked for Burlington Mills for twenty years and while employed managed to be present at the birth of each grandchild. She remained young in mind, body and spirit and as a younger person once remarked about her, “She was just one of us!” Special recognition birthdays were begun at her 75th milestone and continued to her 95th birthday. On her 90th birthday, 85 of her immediate relatives were present for a family weekend celebration in the north Georgia mountains. Because God blessed Loraine with good health for so many years it is difficult to think of life without her. The wonderful memories she created with those who loved her will continue to bless her family and her wise counsel over her many years will continue to guide them.

Survivors include her daughter, Freida Allen Breazeal (husband, John). Her other three children by her first husband E. R. Allen are E. R. (Buddy) Allen, Jr. of Avon Lake, Ohio, Joy Allen Tabb (husband W. Bobby) of Camilla, and Randy R. Allen (wife, Mary Ann Pulliam) of Lawrenceville; step-children, Gayle Giles Kimble from LaFayette and Dr. Robert E. (Ned) Giles, Jr. (wife, Patricia Walker) of Chattanooga, Tenn.; seventeen grandchildren and step-grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Lt. Colonel Retired, USAF, James J. Allen and his wife Pauline Burns; lifelong friend, Mary Sue Wallace; former daughter-in-law, Peggy Langer.

Burial: Willard Park Cemetery in Harriman, at 11 a.m. Visitation: Thursday, June 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Kyker Funeral Home.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the LaFayette First United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main St., LaFayette, GA 30728, to the Harriman United Methodist Church, 601 Queens Ave., Harriman, Tenn. 37748 or to the Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601.

Arrangements: H.M. Patterson and Sons in Atlanta and Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman, Tenn.

Ivey Crystal Bradshaw, 76, Chickamauga

Ivey Crystal Bradshaw of Chickamauga died Monday, June 18, 2012, at his residence. He was 76.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of Mission Ridge Baptist Church. He was an avid diesel mechanic for many years.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Kathleen Bradshaw; sons, Earl (Martha) Brown, Charles Brown, of Chickamauga, Dennis (Connie) Bradshaw of Northville, Mich., and Kenneth (LaDonna) Bradshaw of Ringgold; daughter, Kimberly (Jeff) Fisher of Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers, Ronnie Bradshaw and Larry Bradshaw, both of Macon; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, June 21, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, June 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Mission Ridge Baptist Church, 337 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville, Ga. 30741.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Tammy Jean Skyles Xanders, 49, East Ridge

Tammy Jean Skyles Xanders of East Ridge died Monday, June 18, 2012, at her residence. She was 49.

She had lived in Chattanooga most of her life.

Survivors include her husband, David Allan Xanders; sons, Cecil Skyles Jr., Steven Skyles and Dennis Skyles, all of Rossville; mother, Martha Jean Betterley of Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers, Perry, Ricky and Bobby Smith, all of Knoxville; sisters, Kendra Smith and Michelle Smith; ten grandchildren.

Funeral services: Friday, June 22, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mark Davis officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, June 21, from 4-8 p.m. at he funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Ronald Joe Pope, 57, Cedartown

Ronald Joe Pope of Cedartown died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in a Rome, Ga., hospital. He was 57.

He was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and had been employed with Mohawk Industries for 30 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Pope.

Survivors include his son, Greg Pope of Chickamauga; brother, Roy (Xandra) Pope of Columbia, Tenn.; sister, Lena (Olen) Sisson of Cedartown.

Funeral services: Friday, June 22, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Pilgrim officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, East. Visitation: Thursday, June 21, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Barry Wayne Sherwood, 62, LaFayette

Barry Wayne Sherwood of LaFayette died Monday, June 18, 2012. He was 62.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Lynn Martin; sister, D. Hughes, and brother, Andy Dixon.

Survivors include his loving wife, Edna Williams Sherwood; daughters, Becky Vangilder of Alabama, Barbara Sherwood of Virginia, and Barbara Smith of LaFayette; sons, Brad Sherwood of Florida, and Tim Norton of Lafayette; sister, Deborah Ferry of Texas; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Thursday, June 21, at 2 p.m. at funeral home, serviced conducted by Rev. Tim Dennison, and Rev. James Stephens. Burial: Naomi Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, June 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Irene Tankersley Caylor, 82, LaFayette

Irene Tankersley Caylor of LaFayette died Tuesday, June 19, 2012. She was 82.

Preceded in death by husband, Claude Marvin Caylor; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Smith; sister, Marie Allen; brothers, Will Tankersley, Everett Tankersley, and Earl Tankersley; parents, Jack and Ann Tankersley.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty and husband Richard White of LaFayette; sons, Eddie and wife Gail Caylor of Rising Fawn, and Jimmy and wife Lisa Caylor of Lafayette; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral: Thursday, June 21, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Service conducted by Rev. Bud Martenn. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, June 20, from 6-9 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Patsy Regenia Railey Simpson, 64, LaFayette

Patsy Regenia Railey Simpson of LaFayette, born December 24, 1947, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, to be with her Lord and Savior, along with her beloved father Calvin C. Railey in Heaven. She was 64.

Survivors include her husband, David Simpson; mother, Jean Railey and brother Ronald and wife, Bobbie Railey, all of LaFayette; nephews and their wives, Jeff (Annette) Railey, Phillip (Katelyn) Railey; niece, Shelly and husband Vince Fuller; great nieces and nephews, Krista and Keisha Hill, Hope Carrington, Tyler Railey, Holly and John Driver, and Evona Lynn Railey.

Funeral service: Friday, June 22, at 2 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Casey Westra. Burial: LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, June 21, from 5-8 p.m.

Pallbearers are Nathaniel Simpson, Lemar Simpson, Jeff Railey, Phillip Railey, Vince Fuller and Lewis Railey.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Harry Joe Royal Sr., 78, Rossville

Harry Joe Royal, Sr. of Rossville died Tuesday, June 19, 2012. He was 78.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Annie Mae Short Royal.

Survivors include his three children, Harry J. Royal Jr. (Rhonda) of Rock Spring, Jimmy Royal (Terri) of Rossville, and Patricia Crews of Waycross; eight grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren.

Private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

James Larry Weathers, 55, Ponca City, Okla.

James Larry Weathers of Ponca City, Okla., died Monday, June 11, 2012, peacefully at his home. He was 55.

He was born on July 18, 1956, in Chattanooga, Tenn., the son of James Marshall and Robinette Jewell Hones Weathers. He was raised in the East Lake community of Chattanooga, Tenn., until the age of 19. He was baptized at Philadelphia Baptist Church at the age of 13. He was a roofer for many years. He moved to Ponca City in 1997 and for the last eight years worked in maintenance. His parents preceded James in death.

Survivors include his sister, Terri, and husband Ronnie Chapman of Ponca City; half-brothers, Jerry Jarvis of El Paso, Texas, Ernie Lee Jarvis of Chattanooga, Tenn.; his fiancé, Karen Kay Ragland of Ponca City.

Funeral services: Saturday, June 16, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Burial: Sarah’s Chapel Cemetery, Wildwood. Visitation: Friday, June 15, from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Mary Frances Sherrill, 76, Fort Oglethorpe

Mrs. Mary Frances Sherrill of Fort Oglethorpe died June 14, 2012. She was 76.

A native of Chattanooga, she was born on August 1, 1935, the daughter of the late Charles Lee and Nellie Gertrude Tudor Martin. She was a member of the Assembly of God faith and an avid bowler. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a son, Mark Thomas Sherrill, in April 2012.

Survivors include her husband, Mr. Roy D. Sherrill; two sons, Ricky (Peggy) Sherrill of Sarasota, Fla., and Robert Allen Sherrill of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughters, Pamela (Dan) Buck of Palmetto, Fla., and Kim (Patrick) Kaliher of Loganville; sister; Mrs. Patricia Ferguson of Florida; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren along with a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Monday June 18, at 10 a.m. from the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Christopher King officiating. Visitation: Sunday afternoon from 4 -8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Charles Anthony Slaven, 61, Lookout Mountain

Charles Anthony “Tony” Slaven of Lookout Mountain died Saturday, June 16, 2012. He was 61.

He was born in Chickamauga to the late Charles Edison and Vera Mae Boss Slaven. He graduated from Rossville High School, Class of 1969. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1976. He was of the Baptist faith. He worked at Wheelen Foundry for twenty-eight years as a mechanic. He also worked several years for Synthetic Industries. He enjoyed being an outdoorsman, such as coon and deer hunting, fishing and photography. He was an avid Georgia Bulldawg and Atlanta Braves fan.

Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law: Stephen and Deborah Slaven, Alan and Joy Slaven and Clifford L. Slaven, all of Lookout Mountain; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, June 20, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with ministers Vernon Jones, Gene Strauss and Larry Gordy. Burial: Payne’s Gap Cemetery, Lookout Mountain. Visitation: Tuesday, June 19, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Wednesday after 10 a.m. until the service.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga Chapel.

Ronald Eugene Bradley, 57, Chickamauga

Ronald Eugene Bradley of Chickamauga died Tuesday, June 19, 2012. He was 57.

A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he was a former employee of Custom Designs, a member of The Sons of Confederate Veterans and was of the Church of Christ faith. He is preceded in death by his father, John Wallace Bradley.

Survivors include his two daughters, Tracey Gardner (Michael) of East Ridge, Tenn., and Diane Young (Travis) of Trion; mother, Mary Katherine Welch Bradley of Chickamauga; brothers, Steve Bradley (Faye) of Chickamauga and Todd Bradley (Teresa) of Rossville; five grandchildren, Taylor Whitley, Brandon Whitley, Bradley Womack, Kristen Hankins and Chloe Young; several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life/covered dish will be at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Crawfish Springs in Chickamauga.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Wanda Gayle Rochester, 75, Rossville

Wanda Gayle Rochester of Rossville died Monday, June 18, 2012, at a local healthcare facility. She was 75.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, north Georgia area and member of East Ridge Church of Christ for more than 40 years. In her free time she enjoyed quilting and spending time with friends and family. She especially enjoyed the many years she spent traveling.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Harold Rochester; son, Glen (Kathy) Rochester of Ringgold; daughter, Alicia (Dennis) Guinn of Rossville; sister, Joan Shirk of Hixson; grandchildren, Jeremy (Lesleigh) Guinn, Salida (Craig) Brooks, Joshua (Staci) Rochester, Nathan (Ashley) Rochester; great-grandchildren, Madison, Brock, and Easton Rochester, Leah Brooks, and Rhys Guinn.

Funeral services: Wednesday, June 20, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Minister Charles Cochran officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Wednesday, June 20, from noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Darryl Leander Johnson, 58, Chattanooga

Darryl L. Johnson of Chattanooga died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at his residence. He was 58.

He was a graduate of Farragut High School where he was a member of the Key Club and the National Honor Society. He attended the University of Tennessee and was well known for his culinary work in various restaurants, including the Orangery Restaurant in Knoxville and Tony’s Pasta Shop and the Back Inn Café in Chattanooga. He attended the Messiah Lutheran Church and enjoyed cooking for his friends, watching movies, reading, and music of all types.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gordon Johnson; and mother, Mildred Cornwell Arrants.

Survivors include his father, Leander F. (Jean) Johnson of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Penny Johnson of Chattanooga.

A Service of Holy Communion will be held Saturday, June 23, at 11:30 a.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4309 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Andrew Preston Rich, 64, Ringgold/Rossville

Andrew Preston “Andy” Rich formerly of Ringgold and the Lakeview community of Rossville died Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 64.

He was born in Marion County, Tenn., and attended Tyner High School. Following his service in the U.S. Army, he began driving trucks and retired from Volunteer Express Freight following many years of service. He was a muscle car enthusiast and took pride in the raising of his grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marion M. Rich; parents, Phillip and Christine Straub; brother, Johnny Rich; sisters, Imogene Rich, Brenda Rich, and Ramona Chambers.

Survivors include his wife, Suzan Leanne Rich; children, Emily Suzanne Rich and Phillip Scott Rich; grandchild, Andrew Mark Feeley; brothers, Marion Rich, Jr., and Terry Chambers; sisters, Mary Catherine Rich, Wanda Akin, Pamela Farris, Phyllis Adams, and Susan Cohen; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, June 20, at 12:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Vernon Windom officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: Tuesday, June 19, from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Anthony Wayne Argenbright, 47, Ringgold

Anthony Wayne Argenbright of Ringgold died Friday, June 15, 2012, at his residence. He was 47.

Funeral service: Wednesday, June 20, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Mr. Ron Haley officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Tuesday, June 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

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

Sandra Kay Dallas Underwood, LaFayette

Mrs. Sandra Kay Dallas Underwood of LaFayette died Friday, June 15, 2012, at Shepherd Hills Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Browning; sister, Gale Wheeler; and stepfather, Robert Wheeler.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald Underwood; three daughters, Kawanda Evans, Amber Harry, and LaTricia Oliver; son, James Harry; stepdaughters, Shay Underwood, Rhona Underwood; stepson, Shernard Underwood of Calhoun; mother, Virginia Jo Wheeler; brothers, Angelo Wheeler, Daniel Neal, Jr.; sisters, Martha Wheeler, Tammy Neal of LaFayette, Danita Wiggins of Lyerly, Mardella Neal of Summerville, Rachel Wheeler of LaFayette; three grandchildren, Shaunece Evans, Keychelle Evans, Brycen Oliver of LaFayette; aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: Wednesday, June 20, at 1 p.m. at Happy Home Baptist Church in LaFayette with Rev. James Brown, Pastor Albert Evans, and other ministers officiating. Burial: Marsh Memorial Garden. Visitation: Wednesday, June 20, one hour before the service.

An online guestbook is available at: willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.

Steven Lyle Gasaway, 58, Chattanooga

Steven Lyle Gasaway formerly of Chattanooga died Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Bowling Green, Ky.

Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Dorothy Winston Morris, 77, Chattanooga

Dorothy Winston Morris of Chattanooga died Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was 77.

She was born in Maryville, Tenn., to the late George Thomas and Martha Ann Hammonds, but lived in the Chattanooga area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed going to yard sales and loved spending time with her cats.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hanford Leon Morris.

Survivors include her three children, Mary Yvonne Morris of Chattanooga, Tenn., James and (Dee) Morris of Dalton, and Jerry Leon Morris of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and special friend and neighbor, Ruth Gibson.

Graveside services: Wednesday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with Rev. Ernest Groce officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Ira Albert Livingston, Jr., 64, LaFayette

Ira Albert Livingston Jr., 64, of LaFayette passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012. He was 64.

He was born on March 18, 1948 in LaGrange, retired from Shaw Industries after 28 years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hot rods, motorcycles, fishing and flea markets.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Margaret Sue Livingston; father, Ira Albert Livingston Sr.; sister, Delores Ann Livingston.

Survivors include his mother, Nellie Henry; son, James Albert (Mary Jo) Livingston, all of LaFayette; step-daughter, Laquata McDonald of Blue Ridge; three brothers, Rodney Livingston of LaFayette, Stevie and Danny Livingston, both of Florida; two grandchildren, Kyle and Shelby Livingston.

Funeral service: Wednesday, June 20, at 2 p.m. Burial: West Hill Cemetery, Dalton. Visitation: Tuesday, June 19, from 4-8 p.m. and prior to the service in the funeral home chapel.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel.

Randall Smith Luedke, 58, Fort Oglethorpe

Randall Smith Luedke of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, June 15, 2012, in a local hospital. He was 58.

He was a resident of the Chattanooga north Georgia area for over 40 years. He loved God as a member of the Christian faith. He enjoyed playing basketball, fantasy baseball, and cheering for the New York Yankees and Chicago Bears. He also had a deep love for music and books, which was reflected in the store he and his wife, Beth, owned and operated, At Rainbow’s End.

He is preceded in death by the following members of his family; Sallie Jones, his grandmother; Cleo Smith, Rudy Luedke, and Rudolph “Lucky” and Bessie Luedke.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Beth Luedke; daughters, Jennifer and her husband Bryan Allen of Chattanooga, Brianna and her husband Shawn Meginley of Alpharetta; sons, Ryan Luedke of Macon, Benjamin and his wife Jessie of Terre Haute, Ind., Cameron and his wife Cathy of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and grandchildren, Michaela Allen, Maddy, Dylan, Heidi, Sarah, and Tristan Luedke.

Memorial service: Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Minister Al Rufenacht officiating. Visitation: Thursday, June 21, from 5-7 p.m.at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, National Processing Center, Attn: Honor & Memorial Gifts, PO Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN, 56007-9976 or the McKamey Animal Center, 4500 North Access Road, Chattanooga, TN 37415

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Judy Ware Harris, 62, Ringgold

Judy Ware Harris of Ringgold died Saturday June 16, 2012. She was 62.

A lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, she was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Jack and Mary “Mutt” Cochran Ware.

Survivors include her loving husband of 36 years, Lee Harris of Ringgold; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Shonda Harris of Ooltewah, Tenn.; sister, Peggy Allen of LaFayette; brother, Jack Ware of Ringgold; granddaughter, Darby Harris of Ooltewah, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday June 19, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Pastor DeWayne Spearman officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, June 18, from 1-9 p.m., and Tuesday until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Mildred Nichols McGill, 88, Rock Spring

Mrs. Mildred Nichols McGill of Rock Spring died Friday, June 15, 2012. She was 88.

She was a member of the Rock Spring Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ara Mack “Buck” McGill; and sisters, Clarice Hawthorn, and Mavis Hooper.

Survivors include her sons, Gary McGill, Lamar McGill and Gene McGill, all of Rock Spring; sisters, Cecile Cartwright of Benton, Tenn., Joyce Kinsey of Talking Rock and Evelyn Hughes of Ringgold; brothers, Marvin Nichols of Scottsville, Ky. and Ross Nichols of Woodstation; seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Sunday, June 17, at 3 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Todd Smith. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, June 16, from 6-9 p.m.

Pallbearers are grandsons.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.