Obituaries for September 22, 2008

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HAMILTON COUNTY
Ann Aslinger
Judith Ann Aslinger, 53, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lordon Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.
She was born in New Orleans and was a graduate of Holy Angels HighSchool class of 1973. Ann was raised and baptized in the Catholicfaith and later in life accepted Jesus Christ as her savior and wasbaptized in the Baptist faith. She was a member of Hixson FirstBaptist Church and in the past, she taught the 4-year-olds' SundaySchool Class. Ann retired from BellSouth after 26 years of service.She was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Ann was preceded in death by her father, Frank Perniciaro Sr.; andbrother-in-law, Donald Roper.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Gary Aslinger;son, Josh Aslinger; mother, Edwina Perniciaro; sisters, Lydia Roperand Ann's twin sister, Lynn Dalon; brother, Frank Perniciaro Jr.;several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral homechapel with the Rev. Terry Shannon officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today and noon to1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple SclerosisSociety, 5720 Uptain Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home,Crematory & Florist.
Amy Brooks
Amy B. Brooks, 92, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at her home.
Complete arrangements will be announced.
The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at HeritageFuneral Home, East Brainerd Road.
Dylan Cresswell
Dylan Jack Cresswell, 3 months old, of Lookout Valley, went to bewith the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at a local hospital.
He was born in Chattanooga to proud and loving parents, Dustin andRachel Cresswell.
Our perfect little angel went home to heaven. He brought joy toeveryone who had the chance to spend time with him. He was onlyhere for a short time but our memories will last forever.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jack Kenneth Smith;great-grandfathers, Jack Cresswell, Ray Robinson, Ples Miles and EdWingate; and cousin, Elijah Wingate.
Surviving are his parents; grandmother, Denise Cresswell Smith;grandparents, Randy and Gayla Miles; great-grandmothers, EvelynLeathers, Ethel Miles, Christine Boyd, Barbara Cresswell, and EdithSmith; aunt, Lacey Miles; uncle, Andy (Wendy) Cresswell; cousin,Andrew Burke; and many, many other loving relatives.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the funeral homewith the Rev. Lloyd Harvill officiating.
Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, West.
Memorial donations may be made to T.C. Thompson Children'sHospital.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home,Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
James Everhart
James William Steelman Everhart, 75, a lifelong resident ofChattanooga, a devout Christian, a prominent businessman, civicleader and a friend to everyone he knew, went home to be with theLord on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008.
He was at home with his devoted wife and children by his side.
His parents were the late W.J. and Katharyn Guille Everhart. He wasa graduate of Central High School and was founder and owner ofEverhart Steel Construction for over 40 years. He was well knownfor building many structures in the city of Chattanooga and bestknown professionally for erecting the Sunsphere in Knoxville forthe 1982 World's Fair and Expo. Jim served over 10 years in theTennessee National Guard, U.S. Army. Jim was involved in numerouscivic and professional clubs and was an active member of RidgedaleBaptist Church. He was a charter member of Expressway OptimistClub; board of directors for City Farmers and Souls for Christ;board of directors for Jesters, Red Cross members, Jaycee's andShriners; Half Century Club; and Gideons International.
Jim is survived by his wife, Cheryl Everhart; son, Mitch (Deborah)Everhart; daughter, Michele (Bryan) Sharpe; stepdaughters, Janyne(Bryan) Preston, Jennifer Hoke, Julie (Joe) Romeo; grandchildren,Emily and Ansley Sharpe, Mia, Ryan and Abigail Preston, JoshuaHoke, Joseph, Nicholas, Ally and Sophie Romeo; sister, Rosalind(Basil) Savard; special cousin, Phyllis Henry and numerous cousins,nieces and nephews; Hospice caregiver, Larry Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Ridgedale BaptistChurch with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.
Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East, with a Trinitydove release.
Active pallbearers will be members of the Promise Sunday SchoolClass.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gideons, members of the Souls forChrist and close friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cross Memorial Fund atRidgedale Baptist Church 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga FuneralHome, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN37421.
Robin Gann
Robin T. Gann, 61, born March 21, 1947, of Chattanooga, was calledto be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008.
Robin graduated from Red Bank High School in 1965 and ClevelandState in 1977 with an A.S. degree in criminal justice. Robinenlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1968, attended boot camp in Orlando,Fla., and served aboard the destroyer USS Little Rock on a Europeantour prior to becoming a member of the Seabees as a heavy equipmentoperator. Robin was stationed at Subic Bay, Philippines, andGulfport, Miss. Receiving an honorable discharge in 1972, Robinlater joined the U.S. Navy Reserve. He received the NavyAchievement Medal, served in Operation Desert Storm and attainedthe rank of chief petty officer prior to retiring in 1996.
Robin was employed by DuPont for four years prior to becomingemployed by TVA in 1977, where he retired in 2004 as a TVA federallaw enforcement officer after 27 years of dedicated service. Robinloved life to the fullest and was an extremely fun-loving personwho never met a stranger. He and his loving wife enjoyed many pets,whether cats or dogs. They always have food for strays, a couple ofwhich have found a home with Robin and Deborah.
Robin had a passion for riding his Harley and often took trips tobike events such as Daytona Beach, Fla., and Sturgis, S.D., andriding with friends. Additionally, Robin enjoyed working out at thegym, golfing, darting and hanging out with friends. Robin was aproud member of several organizations, including the Daisy LodgeNo. 706, F&AM; the American Legion; National Rifle Association;Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club;American Motorcyclist Association; Fleet Reserve Association; andVeterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4848.
He was preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Ellen Gann.
Robin is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; brother, David;sister, Glenda; nieces, nephews and other family members, as wellas many, many friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations bemade to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org) or theHospice of Chattanooga Foundation, P.O. Box 19269 Chattanooga, TN37415.
Special thanks to family and friends, Hamp and Joy, Mark andElaine, Doug and Lee, Joe and Chris, Pastor Barry Hildebrandt andthe nurses and staff from Hospice of Chattanooga as well as themany special friends who visited and provided love and supportduring Robin's illness.
A celebration of Robin's life will be held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday,Sept. 23, 2008, at the large pavilion at Camp Columbus located at8601 Camp Columbus Road, Hixson, TN 37343.
Every friend, family member, associate and acquaintance of Robinand Deborah are invited to join in our celebration.
We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the familyat www.legacyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center,Soddy-Daisy.
Sue Griffin
Willma Sue "Granny Sue" Griffin, 69, of Chattanooga, passed awayFriday, Sept. 19, 2008, in a local hospital.
She was of the Baptist faith, had been a waitress at Gulas'Restaurant and most recently had worked in the deli at East RidgeFood Lion.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Nance Bankston;stepfather, C.G. Bankston; and sister, Nina Woodard.
Survivors include her children, Becky Bryson and husband, Butch, ofEast Ridge, Rick Wagner and wife, Darlene, of Rock Spring, Ga.,Salina Gewalt and Deano Fillers and wife, Vanette, all ofChattanooga; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; twosisters, Johnnie Hutton, of Chattanooga, and Joy Dixon, ofCleveland, Tenn.; one brother, Dale Walker, of Chattanooga; severalnieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the East Chapelof Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist with the Rev. TomBrumlow and Johnnie Hutton officiating.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to Hospice ofChattanooga or to the American Cancer Society.
Cora Heathington
Cora Heathington, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20,2008, at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home ofChattanooga Inc.
Anna Jones
Anna Jones, 95, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at alocal health care facility.
Personal and professional care has been entrusted toFranklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
Donzie Parham
Frances Donzie Parham, 94, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Sept. 19,2008.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today in the funeral home chapelwith the Rev. David Pickard officiating.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Center Point Baptist Churchor Hospice of Chattanooga.
Visit www.heritagefh to view memorial tribute and sharecondolences.
The family will receive friends after 10 a.m. today at HeritageFuneral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
TENNESSEE
James Adams
PIKEVILLE -- James "Jimbo" Ernie Adams, 56, died Saturday, Sept.20, 2008, at Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital.
A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was a lifetime memberof the Masonic Lodge in Phoenix, Ariz., a Class 1 electrician inChattanooga and a member and elder of Dayton Church of God.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer Adams; parents,Earnest and Myrtle Curry Adams; brother, Charles Adams; fivesisters, Bernice De Bardelaben, Birdie Estes, Betty LaFarge, BillieFisher and Brenda Ford.
Survived by wife, Arlene Adams, Pikeville; two daughters, Angie(Andy) Henschen, Jamie (Jeremy) Glover, all of Dayton, Tenn.; threesisters, Pat Powers and Glenda Steadman, both of Houston, Texas,Virtalee Brehaut, San Diego, Calif.; five grandchildren, Dylan,Dustin and Heather Henschen, Shay Bell and Bradley Parks; severalnieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Dayton Churchof God with the Rev. Mike Justice officiating.
Interment in Spivey Cemetery.
Visitation after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc., Dayton.
Gail Alcombright
GRAYSVILLE -- Gail Alcombright, 62, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008.
Born and raised in Pittsfield, Mass., she moved to Rhea County fromCalifornia 18 years ago.
She was preceded in death by son, Shaun Parish/Aaron; parents,Valmore and Marion Alcombright; sister, June White.
Survived by two daughters, Tamara (Bill) Parish Iles, Graysville,Nicole Parish/Kenyon, Dayton, Tenn.; sister, Ann Borsello;companion, Jeff Gordon, Graysville; seven grandchildren; onegreat-granddaughter; two aunts, Virginia Auffrey, Jane (George)Brooks; several nieces and nephews.
Memoria services at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Coulter-Garrison Funeral HomeChapel with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating.
Interment at late date in Pittsfield, Mass.
Services by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc., Dayton.
Tom Lewis
MONTEAGLE -- Tom S. Lewis, 73, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20,2008, at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester, Tenn.
Services: 2 p.m. CDT today at Cumberland Funeral Home with the Rev.Marvin Brannan officiating.
Burial will follow at Summerfield Cemetery.
Arrangements made by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, (931)924-2381.
Stanley Templeton
DECATUR -- Stanley Lee Templeton, 55, passed away on Saturday,Sept. 20, 2008.
Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Bowers Funeral Home chapel.
Interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Visitation 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home Decatur Chapel of Decatur,(423) 334-3661.
GEORGIA
Dolphus Clark
ROSSVILLE -- Dolphus Eugene Clark, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 20,2008, at Parkside Nursing Home.
Survivors: three brothers, Dan Clark, of Valley Head, Ala., J.Wayland Clark, of Rossville, Ronald Clark, of Adamsburg, Ala.; twosisters, Maybelle Plemmons, of Fort Payne, Ala., Rebecca Moore, ofRossville.
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. CDT today, Sept. 22, fromRainsville Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Sand Valley, Ala., withRainsville Funeral Home directing.
Edith Cooper
RISING FAWN -- Edith Cooper, 92, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21,2008, at her residence.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home &Crematory, Rossville.
Nora Holcomb
ROSSVILLE -- Nora Irene Holcomb, 82, passed away Friday, Sept. 19,2008, at her residence.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the South CrestChapel with the Rev. David Taylor and the Rev. Larry Underwoodofficiating.
Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home &Crematory, Rossville.
Jack Miller
ROSSVILLE -- Julian "Jack" Russell Miller, 97, departed this lifeSaturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Scottsboro, Ala., to the late Charlie and ZoeElizabeth (Killian) Miller.
Jack was a veteran of World War II, and retired from Southern RailRoad after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Thomas Earl Miller, Julian R.Miller Jr. and his wife, Ruth Miller.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Shattle, of Rossville;brother, Benford Miller; sister, Jean Berry, both of Alabama;grandchildren, Clinton and Kathie Shattle, Cynthia Corley, Kathyand Tony Miller; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces andnephews.
Services will be held 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in thechapel with John Andrus officiating.
Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. CDT in McNutt Memorial inPortersville, Ala.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. EDTWednesday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, FortOglethorpe.
John Oglesby
RINGGOLD -- John Dwayne Oglesby, 63, passed away Saturday, Sept.20, 2008, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral homechapel.
Interment in Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view memorial tribute and sharecondolences.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday atHeritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Gene Page
TRENTON -- Roy Eugene "Gene" Page, 61, passed away Saturday, Sept.20 2008.
He was a lifelong resident of Trenton and a U.S. Navy Vietnamveteran. He retired as Dade County director of Public Works and wasa member and Sunday School teacher at Milwee Hollow House ofPrayer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Essie Comstock.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Page; son, Tim (Susan) Page,Ider, Ala.; daughter, Melanie (James) Gowin, Higdon, Ala.; twosisters, Irma Devries and Rosemary Comstock; brother, CarlComstock, all of Trenton; two grandchildren, Whitney Page and JacobPage; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Trentonchapel with Brother Mike Williams and the Rev. Ronnie Goins and theRev. Lonnie Goins officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow in Brown's Gap Cemetery.
Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
Michael White
ROCK SPRING -- Michael White, 56, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.
Survivors: daughter, Carrie White; son, Aaron White; sisters, LindaMoore, Faye Mitchell, Judy Howard.
Funeral: 2 p.m. today at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home with the Rev.Melvin Bridges, the Rev. Tom Long and the Rev. Allen Taylorofficiating.
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery.
ALABAMA
Debra Lewis
FYFFE -- Debra Ann Lewis, 53, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008.
Personal and professional care has been entrusted toFranklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave.
John Millican
VALLEY HEAD -- John Wesley Millican, 78, of Louisville, Ky.,formerly of Valley Head, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.
Survivors: son, Nat Millican.
Funeral at 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Burt Funeral HomeChapel.
Burial in Valley Head Cemetery.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. CDT today at Burt Funeral Home.