Walker, Mrs. Alvah A. Watkins 

Mrs. Walker's Rites Set at 2:00 p.m. Today 

Funeral services for Mrs. Alvah A. Watkins Walker, 65, of Route 2, East Chattanooga, who died Sunday in a hospital here, will be held at 2:00 p.m. today at the Faith Baptist Church on Hickory Valley Road.
The Rev. Frank Frantz and Rev. Kenneth Bailey will officiate.  Burial will be in National Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard E. Walker; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Della) Tanser of Plano, Ill., Mrs. Eugene Holder of Chattanooga and Mrs. Betty Scott of Rossville; three brothers, Joe Leonard Watkins and June Watkins of Chattanooga and Andrew B. Watkins of Soddy.

The body will be at the Chattanooga Funeral Home's north chapel on Highway 153 until it is taken to the church to lie in state one hour.
Chattanooga Times 11/9/70

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Wallin, Johnny Ray "Curley" Sr.

Rossville-Johnny Ray "Curley" Wallin Sr., 80 passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in a local hospital. Mr. Wallin was a lifelong resident of the area, a Baptist and a member of New Mamma Baptist Church. Early in life he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He retired from Ross-Meehan Foundry after 44 years. For 20 of those years he served as president of United Steel workers Local 2681. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Lillie Monds Wallin; two sisters, Leola Young and Alma Reed; two brothers, James Jr. and Alvin G. Wallin, all of Rossville. He is survived by a loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy Lynn Wallin, and devoted family; one son, Johnny Ray (Mary) Wallin Jr.; three daughters, Doris (Jarrell) Millican, Jeanette (Joe) Lavender and Joyce (Rick) Simpson and best friend, Paul Lynn, all of Rossville; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Lynn, the Rev. Ronald Mallacan and the Rev. Jay Walthour officiating. Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville.

Submitted by Robert Tanner
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Watkins, Mrs. Burlie E. Bice 

Mrs. Burlie E. Watkins, age 60, 1634 Pine died Sunday, A resident of Dallas for thirty years. Surviving are two sons, James S., Dallas & Henry H. Watkins Jr., Pearl Harbor. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, chapel Weever funeral home. Interment Forest Lawn.
The Dallas Morning News, Monday, Nov. 9, 1942 Edition , page 7, Section 2

Note: Sister to Texas Anna Bice Key, Alice M. Bice Shattuck, Joseph J. Bice and Robert L. Bice.

Submitted by Joyce Sealy
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Watkins, David L.

David L. Watkins

Vietnam Veteran Was Marine Engine Mechanic

 Watkins, David L., 61, of Rossville, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 in a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Chattanooga and North Georgia, he was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was a self-employed marine engine mechanic for over forty years. He was a 1959 graduate of City High School, was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the Ernie Pyle Chapter 1945 Order of the Purple Heart. Mr. Watkins was also a life member of the D.A.V. National Chapter and the V.F.W National Chapter.

Survivors include his wife, Rose M. Watkins; three sons, David Watkins, Tampa, FL, Andy Harris, Rossville, & Tim Morgan, Soddy Daisy; daughter, Lori Brock, Ringgold; brothers, Maurice Watkins, Birchwood, & Alan Watkins, Decatur, TN; three grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Ken Trivette officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery with the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter # 203 providing full military honors. The Ft. Oglethorpe VFW Post #3679 will serve as active and honorary pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Temple Baptist Church Building Fund, 3204 Clio Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37407.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 - 8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home in Rossville.

Posted on The Chattanooga Times-Free Press website February 10, 2003.

Watkins, Joseph Leonard "Joe" 

Joe L. Watkins, 74, of 6130 Champion Road, Chattanooga, died Tuesday evening .  He was a native of Lenoir City, Tenn., but had lived in Chattanooga most of his life.  Mr. Watkins was of the Baptist faith and a member of Harrison Masonic Lodge 114 and Scottish Rite.  He is survived by his wife, Rubye Leamon Watkins; three sons, Maurice, David and Alan Watkins; a brother, Andrew Watkins; two sisters Della Tanser and Betty Scott; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, six step grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Bartlebaugh Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Hannah officiating.  Burial will be in Bartlebaugh Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Tommy Roberts, Leon Ziegler, Rusty Kendall, Greg Bush, Eddie Denham, and Tim Morgan.  The family is receiving friends at Turner Funeral Home.
Chattanooga Times 10/19/1982

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Watkins, J. R. 

J. R. Watkins Rites Saturday Veteran Contractor Died Here Thursday
Funeral services for Joseph R. Watkins, 75, a member of the building and contracting business for approximately 40 years, whose last contracts were in Maryville, Tenn., constructing homes for the Alcoa Company, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the East Lake Baptist Church.
Mr. Watkins died Thursday (June 12, 1952) afternoon at his residence at 3214 12th Avenue.
His work in Maryville included building one hundred homes for the employees of the aluminum company.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor Watkins; two sons, W. C. and J. A. Watkins of Memphis, Tenn.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Graceman of Muncie, Ind., three brothers, Hugh Watkins of Los Angeles, Calif.; Lige Watkins, Knoxville, Tenn.; Arthur Watkins, Cleveland, Tenn.; five sisters, Mrs. Callie Dowdy, Knoxville, Tenn.; Mrs. Josie Watson, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Ella Scarbrough, Etowah, Tenn.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Robert Slater, Luther Owens, Vincent Gagliano, Paul Woods, Roy Warlick and Tom A. Foster.  Honorary pallbearers will be F. M. Walls, Ira Page, W. M. Cotten, L. Colletta, G. W. Burgur, J. L. Newman, V. L. Robinson, Park Conley and Jon Baker.  The body will remain at the National Funeral Home until the hour of services.

Submitted by Susan Kendall
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Weaver, Beatrice Scoggins
Chattanoogan.com Posted January 12, 2007

Beatrice Scoggins Weaver, 91, of Harrison, died on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, in a local nursing home. She was a member of Lakeway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James H. and Minnie D. Scoggins; husband, Allen Roy Weaver; two sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by her two sisters, Ruby Scoggins and Violet Steele, both of Chattanooga; two brothers, Frank Scoggins, of Harrison, and Marvin Scoggins, of Ooltewah; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Carl Nolan officiating. Interment will follow in New McDonald, East View Cemetery, with her nephews serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Friday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday up to the hour of services at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home, 894-2012.

Submitted by Phebe Morgan
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Webb, William Joseph "Bill"

William Joseph "Bill" Webb, 74, of Harrison, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Hamilton County, he was an avid stock car fan and race car owner. He had worked with his father, Lander Webb in Webb’s Grocery Store on Highway 58 in the 40's and 50's.

He graduated from Tyner High School and served in the U.S. Army in the Ordnance Corp. He was a retired truck driver with TVA and a member of Teamsters Local #515.

He was the son of the late James Lander and Ruth Friar Webb. He also was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Ruth Webb; and a brother, Buddy Webb.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Alice McGee Webb; son and wife, James Louis "Jimmy" and Paige Webb; daughter and husband, Betina Joanne "Joanie" and Ken Dale, Ooltewah; two granddaughters, Gracee and Sarah, all of Ooltewah; an adopted son, David, and many others who called him Daddy Bill and Big Bill.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Lamar Gilbert officiating. Interment will be in Harrison Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alice Webb, P.O. Box 54, Harrison, TN 37341.

Submitted by Phebe Morgan
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Weill, Harry 

Harry Weill, a prominent local attorney who enjoyed a legendary career of more than 60 years and who spread a unique zest for life wherever he went, died Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at a local hospital. He was 88. The senior partner in the Chattanooga law firm of Weill, Durand and Long, he began his passionate pursuit of law in 1940 and, with the exception of time spent in military service, never left or retired from the profession he loved.
   During the long span of his career, he also devoted his energy and leadership talent to a number of civic and religious organizations and community endeavors and enlivened countless social gathering with his renowned storytelling skills.
   An avid lifelong skier, he was tackling slopes in North and South America and Europe into his 88th year, making these trips with area ski clubs or with his children and grandchildren in tow. A devoted family man, the trips became a high point of the Weill family activities calendar.
   A Chattanooga native, he attended McCallie School , graduating in 1932 at the young age of 15. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in 1936 and a law degree from Harvard University Law School in 1940. After graduating from Harvard, he returned to Chattanooga , where he joined the law firm of Joseph Roberts and accepted an appointment as legal counsel to one of the county’s World War II Selective Service boards. Instead of granting himself an indefinite deferment from military service as he might have, he drafted himself into the Army among Hamilton County ’s first group of inductees.
   During World War II, he served first in military intelligence, then received flight training to become an Army Air Corps B29 pilot, flying bombing missions from Northwest Field in Guam . After the war, he returned permanently to his hometown and the legal profession. He married Marcelle Baum of Birmingham , Ala. , in December 1947, and the couple had three children, Lige, Flossie and Audrey.
   Harry Weill held a number of posts, including president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, an officer of Kiwanis Club, a board director of Girls’ Club of Chattanooga, a member of the Estate Planning Council of Chattanooga, a founder of Bank of Rossville and president of Mizpah Congregation.
   During his more than 60 years of legal service, he was a member of the local, state and national bar associations and a member of the Chattanooga and Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. He was admitted to the Supreme Court of Tennessee and U.S. Supreme Court and was a member of the American Judicature Society.
   For most of his six decades of legal practice, he worked from offices in the Volunteer Building in downtown Chattanooga . The firm, which includes Flossie Weill, Ira Long Jr., Whitney Durand and Bill Bolen, recently moved two blocks away to new offices in the Tallan Building .
   He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elsie Wertheimer Weill and David Robert Weill; his brother, Dr. David Robert Weill Jr. of Pittsburgh , Pa. ; and his sister, Betty Rose Long of Chattanooga .
   Survivors include his wife, Marcelle Baum Weill; three children, Lige Harry Weill of Knoxville , Flossie Weill of Chattanooga and Audrey Weill Bolson of Mercer Island, Wash.; son-in-law, David Bolson of Mercer Island ; four grandchildren, Johnny Shoaf and Alex Shoaf, both of Chattanooga , and Philip Bolson and Harry Bolson, both of Mercer Island ; and several nieces and nephews.

 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, June 24, in the Temple sanctuary at Mizpah Congregation at 923 McCallie Ave. with Rabbi Joshua Lief officiating.
   A private interment ceremony for the family will follow at Mizpah Cemetery .
   Pallbearers are Dr. Ira Long, David Bolson, Barry Parker, Dr. Jeffrey Gefter and the grandsons.
   The body will lie in state at the Temple one hour before the service.
   The family asks that contributions be made to a favorite charity in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 747 McCallie Ave.
The Chattanooga Times Free Press, Friday, June 24, 2005

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Weinmann, Anne McRee 

Weinmann, Anne McRee, 61, of Decatur, Ala., died Sunday in a hospital there. Formerly of Soddy-Daisy, she was active in planning the annual McRee Family Reunion in Soddy-Daisy, and was a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Hugh McRee, a pioneer family of Soddy-Daisy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otto Weinmann. Survivors include her son, Lee Weinmann; several cousins, of Soddy-Daisy. Services will be at 2 p.m. CST today at Peck’s Funeral Home, Hartselle, Ala. Announced by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, Soddy-Daisy.

Chattanooga Times, January 16, 1990.

Submitted by Sallie Cox
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Welch, Clift 

Clift E. Welch of Soddy-Daisy died Tuesday in a local hospital.  He was 70.
 A retiree from Combustion Engineering after more than 30 years, he was a member of the International Association of Machinists Local 56, and a member of the Ashland Terrace Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Bette Anne Tankersley Welch; son, the Rev. Michael L. Welch, Rocky Mount, N.C.; sister, Estel Lewis, Soddy-Daisy; a grandson, Garrison Murphey, Rocky Mount, N.C., several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Williamson and Sons Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth I. Rickett and the Rev. John W. Gregory officiating.
Burial will be in Bowman Cemetery with Marvin Williams, Sonny Ewton, Winson Conrad and Van and Nevel Lewis serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the elders and deacons of Ashland Terrace Christian Church.
The family will receive friends today from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ashland Terrace Christian Church Building Fund.

Submitted by Susan Kendall
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Welch, Hiram 

Hiram Welch, 71, Dies; Rites To Be Monday  
Hiram Welch, 71, of Bakewell, son of the late Jim and Nancy Hughes Welch, pioneer settlers of north Hamilton County, died in a local hospital Saturday morning.
He was a former Marine and was a poultry farmer of Bakewell.  He was a member of the Bakewell Federated Church and also a member of the church's board.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Green Welch, Bakewell; four sons, Robert Welch, Soddy; Herbert Welch, Sale Creek; Ronald and Donald Welch, both of Bakewell; one daughter, Mrs. O. A. James, Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Mrs. Carl Hickman, Soddy; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Bakewell Federated Church conducted by the Rev. Ray Parker. Interment will be in Coleman Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, Soddy-Daisy. Died 5/16/1970

Submitted by Susan Kendall
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Wells, Larry Lenard 

 Wells, Larry Lenard, age 4 months., died at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan C. Wells, in Soddy at an early hour Saturday morning.  Survivors, other than the parents, one brother, Marty Wells: paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wells of Chattanooga.  Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Coulter Chapel, with the Rev. Ray Hughes officiating.  The body will remain at the funeral home until the hour of service.  Arrangements are by the R. J. Coulter Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Presbyterian Cemetery, Soddy.
The Chattanooga Times, September 11, 1949.

Submitted by Dolores Beavers
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West, Hannah Austin 

 West, Mrs. Hannah Austin, 88, of 713 West Bell Ave., died Wednesday afternoon in a local hospital.  Survivors, two sons, Oscar and Hastel Austin, Chattanooga: two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Brown, Mrs. Pearl Potter, both of Dayton, Tenn;  21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 10 great nephews.  Services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday in R.J. Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Warren Beavers officiating.  Burial will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park.  Arrangements by R.J. Coulter Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.The Chattanooga Times,  April 20, 1972.

Submitted by Dolores Beavers
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Whaley, Betty Jean Tanner 

Betty Jean Tanner Whaley of Fort Oglethorpe, died Monday, Oct. 9, 1995 in a local hospital.  She was 64.    She was formerly of Chattanooga, a daughter of the late James G. and Ethel B. Tanner.    Mrs. Whaley had resided in the Fort Oglethorpe area for the past 10 years, was a former employee of the Seven-Eleven convenient stores.    Survivors include a daughter, Connie Miller, Ooltewah; four sons, Charles E. Whaley, Jr., Woodstock, Ga., Steve of Chattanooga and Michael and Joel, both of Washington, D. C; seven sisters, Charlene Estes, Wanda Ho, Linda Loveless, Joyce Gaines, Brenda Greenway, Marjorie Capdau and Shelvia Livingston; one brother James Tanner, Jr., Atlanta.    Services will be Thursday, Oct. 12, 1995, at 11 a.m. at W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Ferguson and Rev. Ken Smith officiating. The Chattanooga News Free Press October 10, 1995.

Submitted by June Tanner Cooper.
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• Friday, January 21, 2005

Pezavan P. Whatley died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, in a local hospital.

He was born on Jan. 10, 1951, in Chattanooga to the late Andrew Joe Whatley and Beatrice Whatley.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William T. and Matilda Franklin Mitcham, and father.

At a young age, Pezavan accepted God and was first baptized in 1959 at Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church and later again at St. Francis Catholic Church. Pezavan remained an active member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Pez graduated in 1969 from Notre Dame High School. During his tenure, he earned two state high school wrestling championships, first in 1967 and again in 1969, becoming the first black athlete recognized in this event. At Notre Dame he also played football in the position of running back. He attended Southern University at Baton Rouge, LA, later joining the University of Chattanooga, where he quickly earned a varsity letter.

Having this love for wrestling, Pezavan used these talents as his stepping stones allowing him to escalate to the professional wrestling arena under the aliases of "Pistol Pez," "Shaska" and "Willie B. Hurt" being some of the names he had in his top hat of many to choose from. Pez was well

Pez was noted not only for his athletic ability but also for the love of people. If he met you for the first time, he would always remember that first meeting. His love for people was so large his heart could not expand fast enough to accept it all. His abundant love of wrestling propelled him to launch a Saturday night television program titled "The Take-Down Show" for Chattanooga and the surrounding communities featuring high school wrestling from the wrestler’s point of view to the coaches and referee expression and the inside pages of the sport.

With constant declining health, Pez always kept the sport of wrestling and the love of Chattanooga on the front burner for everyone to enjoy.

He is survived by four children, Pezavan II, Letitia, Nicholas and Cecil; six grandchildren; mother, Beatrice Whatley; brother, Andrew J. Whatley Jr.; sister, Autrey Wade; sister-in-law, Francis (Willis) Whatley; and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be at noon on Saturday at Tucker Baptist Church with the Rev. Billingsley and others officiating.

Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the McCallie Avenue Chapel of Franklin-Strickland Funeral Directors, (423) 265-4414.

Whittenburg, H. C. 

H. C. Whittenburg, aged 73, died at his home, 340 Wauhatchie pike, yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock, after a few days illness. He is survived by two sons, J. T., of this city, O. T., of Cincinnati, O; and a brother, Tol, of Riceville. Tenn.; two sisters, Miss Sarah Whittenburg and Miss Jennie Whittenburg, of Riceville. Funeral will be held from the home this afternoon at 3 o’clock, the Rev. J. E. Wolfe, pastor of the St. Elmo Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Tittle cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Folkner, Grover Folkner, Guy Tanner, H. B. Evans, Roy Scruggs and Robert Askew.

The Chattanooga Times, Friday, August 20, 1926.

Whittenburg, Van M. 

Van M. Whittenburg, 42, died Wednesday night at his home on Glenview avenue, St. Elmo, following a short illness. He is survived by his wife and two brothers, O. T. and J. T. Funeral services will be held from the residence this morning at 10. Interment will be in Tittle cemetery, Lookout valley.

Chattanooga Times, Friday, February 27, 1920

Wiener,  Mrs. John 

 Mrs. John Wiener, aged 28, died at a local sanitarium yesterday morning after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, father, A. J. Bowman, of Red Bank; one sister Mrs. Rosy Wilson, of this city; three brothers, Sparolin Bowman, of Frankfort, Ky.; Dan Bowman of Graysville, Tenn., and Polben Bowman, of this city. Funeral services will be held from the residence, 3005 East Twenty-eight street , Alton Park , at 10 o’clock this morning, the Rev. W. M. Tidwell officiating. Interment will be in Dayton , Tenn.

The Chattanooga Times, Tuesday, April 13, 1926.

Wilbanks, Maxine 

WILBANKS - MAXINE, Chatsworth, Maxine P. Wilbanks, 90, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at the residence.  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Jim Wilbanks Cemetery.  Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of funeral arrangements. 

Chattanooga Times Free Press December 7 2001

Submitted by Tonia Hager Cobb
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 Wilkinson, Irene Treece

Mrs. Paul Wilkinson, formerly Miss Irene Treece, died yesterday at Erlanger hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Wilkinson was brought back from Birmingham about three months ago and was for some time at the home of her cousin Mrs. Charles D. Gordon. She was thence taken to the home of her brother, W. L. Treece, in St. Elmo. Finally it was decided that her only chance for recovery was at the hospital.

The deceased was 19 years old and had been married for two years. She is survived by her husband, a machinist at the Chattanooga Machinery company, her mother, Mrs. Nora E. Treece and her brothers, William L., Taylor, Albert Ed and Wilfred, all living in Chattanooga. She was a consistent member of the first Baptist church and a woman of many admirable traits.

Funeral services will be held at the residence of Charles D. Gordon, 240 Oak street , at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Dr. Howard L. Jones will officiate.
The Chattanooga Daily Times, Tuesday, December 12, 1905 .

Note from submitter: Daughter of Zachary Taylor and Nora E. Barnes Treece.

Submitted by Dennis C. Wilson
 

Williams, Howard B. 

Howard B. Williams, aged 32, died at his home, 2003 Orchard Knob avenue, yesterday morning at 3:30. The body was removed to the Smith funeral home, where it will remain until evening. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 2 o’clock Thursday. The Rev. W. M. Tidwell and the Rev. W. C. Tallent of Oak Grove Baptist church, will officiate. He is survived by his wife and six children. Evelyn, Dorothy, Juanita, Floyd, Howard Jr., and Charles Edwin. Interment in Forest Hills.
The Chattanooga Times, July 4, 1923.

Submitted by Nancy G. Howell
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Wilson, George Henry 

WILSON - GEORGE HENRY, 76, died at his home south of Lafayette at 8 p.m. Sunday.  He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Lula Wilson Gray; two sons, Edgar, Lafayette and George N., Washington D. C.; a sister, Mrs. Clara Wilson Wheeler, Winder, Ga.; 11 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Wallis & Son, Lafayette.

Chattanooga Times March 17 1947 Pg 7

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Wilson, Mary 

    Wilson, Mrs. Mary, 46, died Wednesday night at her home, 2427 Cowart Street.  Surviving are her husband, J. M. Wilson, a daughter, Nettie Mae Jenkins, and three brothers, George and James Allen, this city, and Ben Allen of Rhea Springs.  Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Cowart Street Church of Christ, where funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Paul Buchanan, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning.  Interment at Trenton, GA.  Wann's in charge.
The Chattanooga Times, April 18, 1970.

Submitted by Marilyn Jenkins Watkins
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Wilson, Woodrow 

WOODROW WILSON IS DEAD AT AGE 28

Widely Known Chorus, Choir Leader, Nashville Native, to Be Buried Saturday

 Woodrow Wilson, 28, former teacher of voice at Andrew College, Cuthbert, Ga., and widely known as a chorus and choir singer, died yesterday afternoon at a local hospital. He had been in bad health since December.

 Mr. Wilson, a native of Nashville, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Wilson Sr. and came to Chattanooga as a child. He was educated at Northside Junior High School, at Chattanooga High and received his bachelor of music degree at the University of Chattanooga where he was a student of J. Oscar Miller of Cadek Conservatory of Music.

 He sang here as a baritone member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church choir and with the Chattanooga Civic Chorus and with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra. He won the state high school vocal contest as a senior at Chattanooga High.

 For two years he was a member of the faculty of Andrew College in Cuthbert and during his residence there he sang in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Cuthbert. He was forced to give up his teaching career late last year and returned to Chattanooga.

 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Helen Burns Wilson; son, Woodrow Wilson Jr; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Wilson, Hermitage, Tenn.; sister, Mrs. Henry J. Salvage, Miami, Fla., two brothers, Marvin H. Wilson Jr., Glendale, Calif.; Kelley R. Wilson, Hermitage; grandmother, Mrs. Ben Hall, Nashville.

 Funeral services will be held at the National Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 3:30, the Rev. Robert Luther Torrence and the Rev. Allan Fleece officiating.

Chattanooga Times 2/27/1948

 Submitted by Gary P. Martin
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Winters, Mrs. Lillian 

Leader in Baptist Circles Dies After Brief Illness

 Mrs. Lillian Winters, 47 years old, one of the most prominent social and church leaders in the city, died at a local hospital yesterday morning at 6:30 after an illness of but a few days.

 For many years Mrs. Winters was one of the most gifted social leaders in the city, though for the last few years she has devoted almost her entire time to her church and charitable work. A member of the First Baptist church, Mrs. Winters was on of the leading spirits in that organization. She was one of the organizers of the Woman’s auxiliary, an organization at this time of more than 400 women. She was the leader and teacher of one of the women’s classes in the Sunday school and was an acknowledged master of the Bible.

 Born in 1868 in Fredericksburg, Va., she was a member of the Crosby family, one of the most prominent in Virginia. She came to Chattanooga twenty-eight years ago as the bride of Dr. H. A. Winters, who died four years ago as the result of injuries sustained in a collision on Market street.

 The funeral will be held at the First (Baptist Church at) 10:30. The services will be conducted by her pastor, the Rev. W. F. Powell. The pallbearers will be A. W. Chambliss, R. H. Hunt, W. T. Tyler, R. H. Woodard, J. J. Beene, W. H. Sears, E. B. Wise, G. M. Smartt and F. M. Lowery.
The Daily Times, April 18, 1915.

Wolfe, Glenn P. 

Owned Wolfe Produce Over 60 Years

Glenn P. Wolfe, 91, died early Monday morning, April 17, 2006.
He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Wolfe was born and lived in the Chattanooga area all his life. He was the owner of Wolfe Produce for over sixty years.
He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Goldie L. Wolfe, father, Francis M. Wolfe (1863 - 1934), mother, Jennie Morgan Wolfe (1879 - 1950) , three brothers, Walter Wolfe, Francis Wolfe and Luther Wolfe and half-sister Stella Murphy. His is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Jim Renner of Marietta, GA, Sandy and Winford Hooper of Ooltewah, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jennie Wolfe of Hixson; six grandchildren, Jimmy and Jeff Renner, Eddie and Chris Capehhart, Lori Rosenburg and Josh Wolfe; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.
The graveside service will held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Lakewood Memory Gardens East on Shallowford Road with the Rev. Bob Stitts officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and one nephew, Jimmy Wolfe.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4355 Highway 58, Chattanooga, IN 37416.
Our grateful thanks go to all his wonderful care givers for the past four years.
Chattanoogan.com; Posted April 17, 2006

Submitted by Phebe Morgan
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**    HIS GRANDPARENTS WERE CHARLES THOMAS MORGAN (1849 - 1923) AND ZERELDA CAROLINE MOORE MORGAN (1857 - 1938)** HIS PATERNAL GREAT GRANDPARENTS WERE JAMES MORGAN (1825 - 1865) AND LOUDENI HAVENS MORGAN (1823 - 1918)** HIS MATERNAL GREAT GANDPARENTS WERE ISAAC EDWARD MOORE (1828 - 1907) AND SARAH JANE TALLEY MOORE (1830 - 1921)
 

Womack, Amos J.

Womack, Amos J, 71, of 415 Hickory St., died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Rossville (GA) and Chattanooga (TN) area. He was a former employee of Dixie Tire Company for many years, and was retired from the Yellow Cab Co. Mr Womack was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice G Womack (nee Guffey), one sister, Mrs. Sally Cox, Chattanooga; four half-sisters, Mrs. Ethel Parker, Mrs. Louise Davis, Mrs. Judy Sunderland, Mrs. Robbie Capehart, all of Hixson (TN); five half-brothers, Marvin Womack, Hollywood, Fla, Lloyd Womack, James Womack, both of Hixson, Allen Womack, Daisy, Tenn; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with Sr. Leroy Spinks officiating. Interment in National Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The body is at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Inc. 
News Free Press & Chattanooga Times Chattanooga, TN  Sept. 1979

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Womack, Charlie C. 

WOMACK, Charlie C, 87, of Ooltewah, died Thursday in a local hospital. A lifelong Hamilton County resident, he was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Allie H Womack; two daughters, Bobbie "Peaches" Brady and Margaret White, both of Ooltewah; son, Wilbur "Buck" Womack, Chattanooga; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel With the Rev. Robert V. Ziemer officiating. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery. Arrangements by the Valley View Chapel of Lane Funeral Home. Chattanooga Times, Aug. 1, 1986

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 WOMACK, MRS. E. A. 

Funeral services fro Mrs. E.A. Womack, 76, who died early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.J. Pease, 2310 Wilder street, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Highland park Christian church, the Rev. R.G. Sherrer and Dr. Lin D. Cartwright officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hills cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Erwin Pease, Lloyd Pease, John A. Duggan, Milton Duggan, Roy Sterchi, Otis Erwin, J.D. Womack and Orville Erwin. Arrnagements are by J. Avery Bryan.
Chattanooga Times, Mon., 2/15/1937

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Womack, E. A

E.A. WOMACK,PIONEER CHATTANOOGAN, DIES.........E.A. Womack, aged 68, pioneer resident of this city, died yesterday morning shortly after 4 o'clock at his residence, 2515 Wilder street, following a brief illness. Mr. Womack at one time served for a period of sixteen years as a member of the Hamilton county court. He was a member of the Gem lodge, I.O.O.F., Red Cross lodge, Knights of Pythias, the Jr. O.U.A.M. and the Highland Park Christian church. From 1896 to 1905 Mr. Womack served as postmaster to East Chattanooga. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. H.J. Pease, Mrs.J.M. Duggan,Miss Alma Womack and Mrs. Mary Taliferro; three sons, Argyle, U.D., and J.D. Womack; two sisters, Mrs. J.T. Ogle and Mrs. N.G. Jacks; two brothers, N.F. and B.D. Womack. Funeral services will be held from the Highland Park Christian church this afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. R.G. Sherrer and the Rev. Homer Carpenter will conduct the services and the interment will follow in Forest Hills cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Honrary, Reese Bare, Williard Springfield, John Tinker, J.H. Bragg, Will McGee, and C.Z. Taylor; active, Fred Johnston, W.T. Smith, George Varnell, John Sanders, Wiley Spangler, and W.M.Rogers. Cars will leave Wann's at 1:30. Below the above obit is the following: ATTENTION I.O.O.F. All members of the Gems lodge, No.42, I.O.O.F. are requested to present themselves at the lodge room on Glass street, East Chattanooga, at 1pm for the purpose of attending the funeral of Brother E.A. Womack. Visiting Odd Fellows welcome. Albert Ashworth Noble, Grand A.F.McClannahan Secretary 
Daily Times-Chattanooga 11/18/1925

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Womack, G. W. 

 Womack, G. W., 66, of 2618 Berkley Drive, Red Bank, died Monday in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, he was retired from Dixie Yarns Corp. and Singer Sewing Machine Stores. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sue Womack, Red Bank; daughter, Darlene Walden, Soddy Daisy. Arrangements will be announced by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, Soddy-Daisy.
The Chattanooga Times August 1988

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Womack, James  Sr.

James Womack, Sr... Services for James Floyd Womack, Sr., 78, of Snowhill Rd, Ooltewah, Tenn., who died Monday night in a local hospital, were held at 2:30pm today in the Chamberlain Methodist Church, with Dr. Edmond Seanor officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Shirly Henry and Mrs. Mert Harris; one son, James F. Womack, Jr., all of Chattanooga; two brothers, Jasper Womack of Chattanooga and Charlie Womack of Ooltewah; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, West Chapel, 1724, McCallie Avenue.
Chattanooga Funeral Home & News Free Press 9/24/1981

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Womack, James Carl 

WOMACK-The funeral of James Carl Womack, who died Monday in a local hospital, will be held from 4607 Kirkland avenue, Alton Park at 2 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. W.M. Tidwell officiating. Interment will take place in Chattanooga's Memorial park. Arrangements in charge of Wann's. 
Chattanooga Times, Wed. 10/31/1928

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 Womack, Mrs. J. B.

Mrs. J. B. Womack of St. Elmo, died Monday, Dec. 30, in San Antonio, Tex. She is survived by two small boys, Carle and Clifford; one brother, Dr. J.R. Gott,of Clifty[?], Tenn.; and five sisters, Mrs. N. Jackson, of Clifty, Tenn; Mrs. Maggie J Pryor and Mrs. E. [or D] Alder, of Oak Grove, Tenn.; Mrs. Charles Ketner, of Bridgeport, Ala., and Mrs. Clarence Livingston of St. Elmo, Tenn. The Rev. R.L. Mason, of the Oak Street Cumberland Presbyterian church, will conduct the funeral at Oak Grove church, near Whitwell, Tenn., Friday Jan.3.

Daily Times, Chattanooga, Thur. 1/2/1919

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Womack,  John (J.P.)  Sr.

WOMACK--JOHN (J.P.) SR., 77, Route 1, Hixson, Tenn., died in a Chattanooga hospital at 11 a.m. Friday.  Born in Benton, Tenn, he had been a resident of the Dallas Community of Hamilton County for 25 years.  He was a member of the Dallas Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Womack; nine sons, A. J. Womack, Lakeview, Ga.; N. L. Chattanooga; Marvin, Soddy; J. W. Daisy, Ples, Loyd, W.R., Allen, and Jimmy all of Route 1, Hixson; six daughters, Mrs. Sallie Smith, Willoughby, Ohio; Mrs. Della Mae Green, Route 2, Hixson; Mrs. Jimmy Parker, Route 2, Soddy; Mrs. Donald L. Thomas and Mrs. Johnny Davis, both of Chattanooga; Mrs. Sammy Davis Hixson; three brothers, Jasper Womack, Chattanooga,; Charlie Womack, McDonald, Tenn; James Womack, Chattanooga; one sister, Mrs. Dorthy Hale, Chattanooga; 35 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Sunday from the Dallas Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Carl Gass. Interment will be in Hamilton County Memorial Park Cemetery.  The body will be at the residence after 11 a.m. today.  Arrangements are by Williamson-Garrison Funeral Home, Daisy.
The Chattanooga Times Sat., Nov 26, 1960

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Womack, John Bruce 

JOHN BRUCE WOMACK VICTORIA, Tenn., June 16- John Bruce Womack, for fifteen years agent at Victoria for the Nashville & Chattanooga railway, died at his home here today of consumption. Interment in the Gott burying ground tomorrow. He was 40 years old, and leaves a wife and two small boys.
The Daily Times-Chattanooga, TN 6/16/1909

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Womack, John Pleas 

WOMACK--JOHN PLEAS, 28, Roberts Avenue, Route 1, Hixson, Tenn., died in a local hospital Wednesday morning.  Mr. Womack was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served for three years.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Ann Stephens Womack; two sons, John Richard and Larry Daniel Womack; mother Mrs. Sarah Womack, all of Hixson, Route 1; six sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Della Mae Green and Mrs. Ethel Parker, Hixson, Route 1; Mrs. Johnny A. Davis, Route 2, Soddy, Tenn; Mrs. Sammie Davis, Birmingham, Ala., and Mrs. Don Thompson, Chicago, Ill.;  eight brothers, A. J. Womack, Rossville, Ga.; N. L. Womack and Jimmy Womack, Hixson, Route 1,; G. W. Womack, Daisy, Tenn; Marvin Womack, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Lloyd Womack, Chattanooga; W.R. and Allen Womack, Route 2, Soddy, Tenn.  The body will be taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Davis., Rt 2, Soddy, today at noon.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by Williamson-Garrison, Daisy.
The Chattanooga Times, Thursday, Nov 30, 1961 

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Womack, J. V. 

 J. V. Womack, 49, died yesterday at a local sanitarium, after several weeks' illness. He is survived by his wife, tow brothers, Sam of Nashville, and Dick Womack of McMinnville, and a sister, Mrs. G. D. Oliver, of McMinnville. For a number of years Mr. Womack was connected with the Parker Railway News service, managing the Terminal station dining room for that company. For a number of years he served as chief clerk at the Read House. He was a member of the First Christian church, Ridgedale lodge 660, Free and Accepted Masons; Consistory 1 Scottish Rite, and the Junior United American Mechanics. Funeral services conducted by Dr. R. M. Stimpson, were held from the Page-Hancock funeral home yesterday at 7:30pm, and the body was taken to Columbia, Tenn., where interment in Rose Hill cemetery will take place today.
The Chattanooga Times 1/13/1937

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Womack, Lloyd David 

WOMACK, LLOYD DAVID, 55, of Bryant, Ala., died Saturday in a Fort Payne, Ala., hospital.  A native of Soddy-Daisy, he was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Pritchard Womack.  Survivors include two daughters, Kathy York and Kara Wooden; son, David Womack, all of Bryant; four sisters, Ethel Parker, Judy Sunderland and Bobbie Capehart, all of Hixson, Louise Davis, Columbia, Tenn; four brothers, Jim, Allan and W.L. Womack, all of Soddy-Daisy, Marvin Womack, Florida; four grandchildren.  Services will be at 1 p.m. CST today in the funeral home and chapel with the Rev. Gary Capehart and Dr. W.M. Hendley officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements by the North Sand Mountain Chapel of Moore Funeral Home, Bryant. (born in Hamilton Co., TN)
The Chattanooga Times, Monday, Feb 4, 1991 

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Womack, Mrs. Mamie L.

    Mrs. Mamie L. Womack, 84, of Chattanooga, died Friday at her residence.

A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, she was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper B. Womack, and a son, Herbert B. Womack.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty Wilson and Mrs. Imogene Farmer, both of Chattanooga; one son, Clyde Womack, South Field, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Davis and Mrs. Marie Smith, both of Cleveland; one granddaughter; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2p.m. Sunday in the Valley View Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with the Rev. J. D. Stump officiating.

Burial will be in Lee Cemetery with Everett Farmer, Albert Wilson, William Womack, Thomas Harper, Herman Haney and Charles Haney serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Valley View Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
Chattanooga Times April 1988

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Womack, Norman L. 

Womack, Norman L, age 57, of Dallas Lake Road, Hixson, died Tuesday evening in a local hospital. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Johnny Horne, Soddy, Tenn.; Mrs. Raymond Jackson, Hixson, Tenn; two sons, Raymond Womack, Hixson, and Bobby Womack, Chattanooga; 13 grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Judy Sunderland, Soddy, Tenn.; Mrs. Robbie Capehart, Mrs. Della Smith, Mrs. Louise Davis, and Mrs. Ethel Parker, all of Hixson, Tenn., and Mrs. Sally Cox, Willoughby, Ohio; seven brothers, Allen and W.R. Womack, Hixson; Jimmy Womack, New York; Lloyd Womack, Chattanooga; Marvin Womack, Florida; G.W. Womack, Daisy, Tenn.; and Amos Womack, Rossville, Ga. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday in the north chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, conducted by Revs. Billy Dean and Raymond Kelley. Interment will be in Hamilton County Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be J.D. Monroe, Richard Groves, Montague Horne, W.R. Richardson, Joe Neal, Ray Shoemake. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Chattanooga Transportation Co. The body is at the north chapel, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Highway 153, Hixson.
Chattanooga Times 2/24/1972

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Womack, Mrs. Rachel 

Womack, Mrs. Rachel, 87, passed away early Friday morning. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. G. W. Erby, Chattanooga; five sons; John Womack, Soddy, Tenn.; Charlie Womack, McDonald, Tenn.; W.A., Jasper, and Jim Womack, all of Chattanooga; one brother, John Howell, Englewood, TN; several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Avondale Baptist Church, conducted by Ralph Felida. Burial will be at Morris Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. The body is at  the residence of her son, Jasper Womack, 2001 Wilson Street, and will remain there until the hour of the service. Arrangements are by the National Funeral Home.
Chattanooga Times Sat. April 4, 1947

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Womack, Mrs. Rebecca A 

Womack, Mrs. Rebecca A., age 70, passed away at the residence of 1800 Portland Street early Wednesday morning. Surviving are her husband, W. A. Womack; two sisters, Mrs. Beecher Milan, Chattanooga, and Mrs. Ben Curtis, Chattanooga. Funeral services will be held from the Avondale Baptist Church at 2 Friday afternoon with the Rev. Joe Shaver conducting. Burial will be in Greenwood. The remains are at the residence 1800 Portland Street. Arrangements are by the National Funeral Home. (W.A. is William Avery Womack)
Chattanooga Times, Feb. 19, 1953

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 Womack,  Mrs. Sallie A

 Mrs. Sallie A. Womack, mother of  E.A. Womack of Sherman Heights, died Sunday morning at Big Springs, Meigs County. Mrs. Womack reached the advanced age of 73, for sixty years the deceased was an earnest member of the Baptist church. The funeral services were conducted at Big Spring. Rev. J.H. Martin of Sherman Heights officiating. 
Chattanooga Daily Times 11/21/1900

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Womack, Sarah Elizabeth 

Womack, Sarah Elizabeth, 64, of Rt. 1, Hixson, Tenn., died at the residence Thursday morning. She was a member of the Dividing Ridge Church of God, and a resident of the Dallas Hollow Community for the last 23 years.  Survivors are six daughters: Mrs. Sally Elizabeth Smith, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Della May Green of Florida; Mrs. James C. Parker, Rt. 1 Hixson; Mrs. Sammie Davis, Birmingham, Ala; Mrs. Judy Davis, Rt. 1 Hixson; Mrs. Donald Thompson, Chattanooga; Eight sons: Amos Womack, Rossville, Ga.; N.L. Womack, Rt 1 Hixson; G. W. Womack, Daisy, Tenn.; Marvin Womack of Florida; Lloyd Womack, Chattanooga; W. R. Womack, Rt 2, Soddy, Tenn; and Jimmy and Larry Allen Womack, both of Hixson. 43 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one brother, Henry Miller, McDonald, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Dividing Ridge Church of God. The body will remain at the funeral home. Arrangements by the Williamson-Garrison Funeral Home, Highway 27, Daisy.
Chattanooga Times July 5, 1963

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Womack, Thomas Anderson 

WOMACK, THOMAS ANDERSON, 78, died at his residence, 2615 East 41st Street, late yesterday afternoon. Mr. Womack was for many years a prominent merchant and farmer of Rock Island, Tenn., but for the last 25 years has resided in Chattanooga. He was a member of the Ridgedale Church of God. Survivors; wife, Mrs. Rebecca McBride Womack; one daughter, Mrs. Ella Fisher of Atlanta, Ga; two sons, W.R. Womack and R.P. Womack, of Chattanooga; one brother, W.P. Womack of Rock Island, Tenn; also 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the Ridgedale Church of God at 10 o'clock Friday morning, conducted by Rev. W.Cobb Dennard. Graveside service will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at Bybees Chapel at Rock Island, Tenn. The body is at the residence. Arrangements by the Eugene Turner Funeral Home.
Chattanooga Times, Thursday, 5/10/1914

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Womack, William R. 

 William R. Womack, aged 62, died at his residence, 1408 Chamberlain Avenue, last night at 7:30. He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Dora Erby; five sons, John P, Avery W, Jasper B, Charles, and James F Womack, of this city. Funeral from the home tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Interment at Morris Hill cemetery.
Chattanooga Daily Times, March 6, 1924

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Womack,  William Avery 

Womack, William Avery, 66, died at a local hospital Thursday morning. Mr. Womack lived at 1800 Portland St. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. G. W. Erby of this city; four brothers, John Womack, Hixson, Tenn., Jasper, Charlie, and James Womack of Chattanooga. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Avondale Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Shaver and Rev. Frank Rich officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood. The body will be at the National Funeral Home until 10 o'clock Saturday morning when it will be taken to the residence.
Chattanooga Times- Friday, April 22, 1955

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Wooden, Harvey Lee 

WOODEN - HARVEY LEE, Funeral services for Harvey Lee Wooden, age 38, who passed away at his residence at New Harrison, Tenn. (Ooltewah, Route 1), early Saturday afternoon, will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the Bartlebaugh Baptist Church with Revs. O. A. Green and Frank T. Hale officiating.  Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nettie Wooden; three daughters, Edna, Ruby and Jo Ann Wooden; two sons, Bill and Leon, all of New Harrison, Tenn.; mother, Mrs. Deanie Dyke, Daisy, Tenn.; six sisters,  Mrs. Bessie Riggs, Mrs. Ethel Riggs, Mrs. Mandy Percy, all of North Chattanooga; Mrs. Nellie Bell, Harlan, Ky.; Mrs. Polly Ann Paul, Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. Edith Carden, Chattanooga; one brother, Sam Wooden, Harrison, Tenn.; also several nieces and nephews.  The following will act as pallbearers:  Cliffton L. Forrester, Charles Dinkens, Luther Phillips, J. B. Willson.  The body is at the residence.  Interment will follow in Bartlebaugh Cemetery.  R. J. Coulter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The Chattanooga Times March 17 1947 Pg 7

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Wooden, James Robert 

WOODEN - JAMES ROBERT, age 16 months, passed away Sunday afternoon, following a short illness.  Surviving are parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wooden, of Harrison; two brothers, Bill and Leon; two sisters, Edna and Ruby; grandparents, Mrs. Lizzie Knight and Mrs. Dennie Dyke.  Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Bartlebaugh Methodist Church.  Interment in the Bartlebaugh cemetery.  Arrangements by R. J. Coulter company. 

The Chattanooga Times August 11 1941 Pg 6

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Woy, Charles W. 

    Charles W. Woy, brother of Policeman John Woy, died yesterday afternoon
about 3 o'clock at his home, 413 Bulah St, St Elmo. Deceased was about 41
years of age and a foreman for 24 years at the United States Leather company, where he had been employed for about twenty-four years. He had been ill only about a month and had just returned from the Blue Ridge mountains, North Carolina, where he had gone on business for his health. He leaves a wife and six children. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed and will be announced later.
Chattanooga Times, October 15, 1907.

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Woy, John 

John Woy, Veteran Officer, Died Yesterday
Had Enviable Record as Patrolman and Detective.

John W. Woy aged 51 years, for more than twenty years a member of the police and detective department, died yesterday at 12:15 at his home, 1019 West Eleventh street . Mr. Woy had been in failing health for several years, and about six weeks ago was forced to take to his bed. John Woy was one of the best known and most popular officers this city has ever known. He was brave, fearless and efficient, and held the confidence and esteem of his associates and his superior officers. About a year ago, on account of failing health and long service, Mr. Woy was retired form the detective department and since that time has been trying to regain his health. Soon after being retired Mr. Woy, together with his wife, took a trip through the west, and returned from the trip much improved. Soon after returning here Mr. Woy¹s health again began failing, and he steadily grew worse. Despite the fact that Mr. Woy had suffered constantly during the past several years, he bore that suffering with fortitude and remarkable nerve and never once did his friends hear him complain.

    While a member of the police department Mr. Woy took part in some of the most noted cases in the criminal annals of this city, and through his work many noted criminals were run to earth. Probably the most celebrated case Mr. Woy ever took part in was when he was first made a member of the police force. Some twenty years ago the Chattanooga Grocery company, of which M. J. O'Brien was president, was the victim of a series of bold and daring robberies that startled this city and for a time baffled the police. Woy, together with brother officers was put to work on the case and after several months' hard  work succeeded in running to earth ten men., who were tried and convicted of the robberies. Another celebrated case in which Mr. Woy took a prominent part was the arresting here of Frank Duncan. Duncan was a noted safeblower, and one night in Birmingham , while he was at work, he was cornered by two policemen. A desperate battle took place, the result of which Duncan killed both officers and succeeded in making his escape. Duncan came here and later, by a cleverly-arranged plan, was arrested by Officer Woy and two other officers.

Mr. Woy is survived by his wife and one son, Robert Woy. The following brothers and sisters survive him: Lee Woy, Mrs. Ernest Lang, Mrs. J. C. Bell. Mrs. Dave Jones, all of this city; Mrs. James Hogan, of Birmingham; Mrs. George Jones, of Knoxville, and Mrs. B. F. Amiss, of Salem, Va. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 10 o¹clock Tuesday morning. Interment in Forest Hills . The Rev. Wolfe,  pastor of the Whiteside Street church will officiate. Pallbearers will be selected from the police department.
The Chattanooga Times, March 11, 1912.

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Woy, Joseph
A Suicide Father of John Woy Ends Life With Pistol.
Wandering Mind and Ill-Health the Cause
Tragedy Takes Place at Old Home of His Wife
Suspicions of Possible Homicide Occasion Strict Investigation by Police.

Joseph Woy, aged 74, one of the oldest and most widely know citizens of Chattanooga, committed suicide at his home on East End avenue at 7:20 o¹clock yesterday morning. A bullet from a .38 caliber pistol was fired into the brain from a point just behind the right ear. Moy's mind has been impaired for some time and aggravated by an illness extending over the past weeks, that is assigned as the cause of his act.
Mr. Woy was recently wedded to the widow of Rody Buol, who was killed by a dynamite charge. In choosing a scene for the ending of his life he selected the room in which his wife¹s former husband was so violently sent to his death.
There was nothing in the man¹s actions of the past few days indicating a purpose of suicide, and the act came unexpected to those who knew him intimately. His wife stated that he was extremely nervous only a few minutes before the shots rang out, but that she suspected nothing.
Mr. Woy was the father of John, a retired member of the police and detective force of this city.
It was reported frequently yesterday that a number of circumstances in connection with his death pointed to belief that a hand other than his own had fired the shots, but careful investigation upon the part of the police department established the fact of suicide beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Mr. Woy sustained a serious blow in the bend several years ago which result in permanent mental aberration, which has been noticed at intervals ever since, but had never taken a suicidal form before. For the past three weeks he has been in ill health. His advanced age may have also played a part in bring about the end.
The family at 338 East End avenue, consisting of Mr. Woy and his wife, arose early yesterday morning. The wife set about the work of preparing breakfast, assisted by a negro servant. Mrs. Woy suffered a paralytic stroke several years ago which resulted in losing the use of all muscles on one side. She was in the kitchen, but merely directed the work of the negro girl.
It was found that someone would have to make a trip to the store and the negro girl was ordered to go. Woy insisted that the short walk would be beneficial to him, and, against the wishes of his wife, went after the article needed. When he returned Mrs. Woy and the girl were still in the kitchen.
He remained long enough to prepare some medicine for his wife and then went to a room in the front of the house. Three doors separated him from the kitchen.
Two shots were fired. Both were clearly heard by neighbors, although the two women in the back end of the house state that they heard nothing unusual. The first took effect in the head just behind the right. passed completely through the brain and came out at a point about three inches behind the left eye. The second was caused the dying man closing his fingers over the trigger of the gun as he fell, and the bullet passed through the wall.
Mrs. Woy had noticed the nervous condition of her husband and sent the girl in to see why he did not come to breakfast. The negress says that she open the door just in time to see him fall. She screamed, then turned and ran. Before Mrs. Woy could reach her husband¹¹s side neighbors rushed in and closed the door. She did not see him after he was shot. Dr. Morris was called and responded within a few minutes. Hound the man lying in a pool of blood near the fireplace. The right arm was bent under his body and  the stiff fingers were still closed around the butt of the revolver. Woy lived until 8 o¹clock, or about forty minutes.
Wann¹s ambulance was called and the man taken to  the home of his son, John Woy, 1019 East Tenth street. He died just as he was being taken in the house.
The pistol used by Woy in his act of self-destruction was loaned him by his son about one month ago. In borrowing this he stated that burglars were becoming frequent visitors in his neighborhood and that the revolver was 38 special Smith & Wesson, as adopted by police regulations. John Woy pick it up when he call to remove his father and it is now in his possession.
Detectives Gault and Krug were sent by Capt. Smith to investigate the case. The story of Mrs. Woy and that of the negro girl, Stella Armstrong, were similar, and both were borne out by circumstantial evidence, and the statements or neighbors. There will be no inquest over the body.
Joseph Woy was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, March 9, 1837. He attended the public schools there, and spent the early part of his life at the home of his parents. He came to Chattanooga in 1879 to take charge of a department of the Chattanooga tannery. Mr. Woy was foreman for seven years, retiring because of bad health. After his health failed he was practically unemployed.
He is survived by two sons and six daughters. They are John and Lee Woy, Mrs. Alice Jones, of this city; Mrs. Ettie Jones, of Knoxville; Mrs. Jesse Hogan, of Birmingham; Mrs. Mame Bell, of Highland park; Mrs. Lang, of Fort Negley, and Mrs. Lizzie Amos, of Salem, Va.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
The Chattanooga Times, June 9, 1911.

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 Woy, Lee G.

Lee G. Woy, 58 dies at his residence
Veteran Officer Joined Police Force in 1916‹Served in Spanish War.

The already depleted ranks of the old-timers in the police department were further thinned with the death late yesterday afternoon of Lee G. Woy, 58, veteran officer, who died at his home, 3105 Idlewild drive, after a lingering illness. Woy’s death was the second to occur in the department this week. Born in Saxton , Pa. , Sept 20, 1876, to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Woy. Woy was brought here at the age of 3 by his parents, who settled in Wauhatchie. He joined the police department July 27, 1916, and saw service as a mounted officer, first on a horse and then a motorcycle. He served eight years under former Commissioner E. D. Herron and has just completed eight years under Commissioner Eugene J. Bryan.
During the Spanish-American war, Woy was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe and was retired from the army as a sergeant. Sergt. R. B. Reace, a warm personal friend was with him during the campaign. Woy was known as a quiet man who did his work efficiently. Well liked by his superiors and fellow-policemen alike, he had  many friends in the and out of the department. A premature return to his duties as jailor after an illness accounted, in part for his death.
He is survived by his widow; a stepson, Charles Mathews; four sisters Mrs. Lillie Lang  and Mrs. Dave Jones, of this city; Mrs. Jesse Hagan, of Birmingham , and Mrs. Elizabeth Amos, of Salem , Va. He was a member of the Central Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be held from the Central Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o¹clock, the Rev. T. S. McCallie conduct. Pallbearers will be Tom Woodley, Reuben Gillespie, John Brown, Fletcher Morgan, Joe  Nolan and W. T. Alsobrooke. Interment will be in Forest Hills cemetery. The body will be removed to the residence this afternoon at 2 o¹clock, where it will remain until the hour of the funeral. Arrangements are in charge of Chapman¹s.
The Chattanooga Times, March 25, 1935.

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Woy, Margaret H. 

    Mrs. Margaret H. Woy died at her home, 1019 Gillespie street, yesterday morning. Mrs. Woy was the wife of Joseph Woy and the mother of ten children. Children living in this city are Patrolman John Woy, E, Charles and Lee Woy, Mrs. Emmett Lang, Mrs. D. T. Jones and Mrs. J. T. Bell. The deceased was 69years old and was an estimable Christian woman.
Funeral services will be held at the residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Forest Hills cemetery.
Chattanooga Times, April 1, 1906.

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Woy, Mary Washington 

Woy, Mrs. Mary Washington, wife of Joe Woy Sr., died at her home Route 1 Hixson Tenn., 9'o'clock Sunday night. Survivors: husband; daughter, Miss Margaret Woy, Hixson; three sons, Marshall and Charles Woy, Hixson, Tenn., and Joe Woy Jr., US Navy; mother, Mrs. Mary Morrow, Chattanooga; two sisters, Mrs. James Higgins, Hixson Tenn,; Mrs. James Reed, Ringgold Ga.; three brothers, John Morrow, Chattanooga; Marion and Ben Morrow, Cleveland, Tenn., and one granddaughter, Kay Woy. She was a member of the Hammill Road Church of Christ Funeral arrangements will announced. The body is at the funeral home of J. Avery Bryan Company.
The Chattanooga Times, July 30, 1951.

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Woy, Mrs. John 

Mrs. Woy, wife of  John Woy, the well known policeman, died last night at 7 o'clock after a lingering illness. She has been ill for several months and
her death was not unexpected. the death of Mrs. Woy following so closely upon that of her child, is indeed a sad bereavement for Mr. Woy, and he has the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Chattanooga Times, March 15, 1899.

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Woy, Margaret Pauline 

MISS WOY, LEADER IN BPW CLUB, DIES
Was Member of Centenary, Active for Many Years in Civic and Social Affairs

Miss Margaret Pauline Woy,  treasurer of the Chattanooga Business and Professional Women¹s Club and an employee of the United Hosiery Mills, diedat a local hospital early Thursday morning.
member of Centenary Methodist Church , Miss Woy resided in the Monroe Apartments, She was active in local social and civic affairs for many years. A daughter of the late Margaret and Charles W. Woy of this city she is survived by three brothers, Joe W. Woy of Hixson and Charles W. and Paul R.
Woy, Chattanooga and by three sisters, Mrs. R. H. Brown Jr. and Mrs. Fred Coffelt, Chattanooga, and Mrs. Clyde Bussell, Lexington, Ky. Funeral service will be held from the Centenary Methodist Church today at 3 p.m., with Dr. Bachman G. Hodge officiating. Interment will be in Forest
Hills Cemetery .
Active pallbearers will be her nephews, Wesley Brown, Harry Brown, Charles
Hardy Woy Charles Lee Woy Edgar Woy and Hoyt Bonds Jr. Honorary pallbearers
will be members of the Conley-Platt Sunday School Class of the Centenary and
the business and Professional Women¹s Club and the Wesleyan Service Guild.
The Chattanooga Times, July 16, 1948.

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 Woy, Victoria Anderson

Woy - Mrs. Victoria Anderson, 57, of 5326 Meadowbrook Lane , died Wednesday afternoon in a local hospital. Mrs. Woy was the wife of Charles Wesley Woy, retired superintendent of the W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Co. She was a member of the Brainerd Baptist Church , and had been a resident of Chattanooga for 50 years. She was a member of the Sunnyside Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the auxiliary to the T. Perry Fyffe Chapter of the Spanish-American War Veterans. Mrs. Woy was a charter member and co-founder of the Meadowbrook Community Club. Besides her husband she is survived by four sons. Charles L. Woy and Joseph R. Woy, both of Chattanooga; Edgar A. Woy, Oak Ridge, Tenn; Russell D. Woy, Mooresville, N. C; daughter, Mrs. Frank A. Lester, Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, J. V. Anderson and Eugene Anderson, both of Chattanooga; three sisters, Mrs. Charles L. Durham and Mrs. H. A. Bennett, both of Chattanooga; Mrs. John Berry, Sandersville, Ga. Also surviving are seven granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the East Chapel of the Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hills . Active pallbearers will be Arthur Brading, S.  M. Brading, W. T. Watts, W. R. McLean, Sam J. Morris and J. Frank Thurman. The body is at the Chattanooga   Funeral Home, East Chapel.
The Chattanooga Times, July 9, 1964.

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Virginia S. Woy

WOY - MRS. VIRGINIA S., 74 of 4032 Ealy Road , died Thursday afternoon in a local hospital. She is survived by one son, Charles M. Mathews, Chattanooga; three sister Mrs. Mae Smith, Chattanooga; Mrs. Frank Housley, Oregon; Mrs. A.  J. Chapman, Denver , Colo. ; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 Saturday morning from the East Chapel of the National Funeral Home. Interment will be in Forest Hills . Family requests that flowers be omitted. Anyone wishing to do so may make contribution to the American Cancer Society. The body is at the National Funeral Home East Chapel.
The Chattanooga Times, October 1, 1960.

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Wright, George F. 

George F. Wright, 61, died in a local hospital Sunday, Aug. 30, 1987.He was a native of Sweetwater, Tenn., and a veteran of World War II.Mr. wright was retired from Muelier Co. where he was a supervisor.  A member and deacon of Eastwood Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his father, George Franklin Wright, and sister, Emma Wright.Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Tanner Wright; a son , Fred Wright of Ringgold; a daughter Mrs, Millard (Cherita) Goodwin of Trenton, Ga.; four grandchildren; mother Mrs. Willie B. Wright of Maryville, Tenn.; two sisters, Betty Joe Davis of Columbia, S.C., and Rebecca Stillwell of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, William Franklin Wright of Maryville, Tenn., and Ronnie Ray Wright of Ashland, Ky.; several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p. m. from the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Kent Spann and F. Ray Walker officiating.Interment will be in National Cemetery.

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 Wright, Kathleen Tanner

Kathleen Tanner Wright, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, in a local health care facility.She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga.  She worked as a clerk typist at Provident for 15 years and retired after 10 years  of service at McArthur Wire Co.Her husband George Frederick Wright, and her brother, Clyde Tanner Jr., preceded her in death.She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cherita and Ozer Erten, Nokomis, Fla.; son and daughter-in- law Fred and Brenda Wright, Ringgold, Ga.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Lebron Tanner, Yuma, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the chapel  of Heritage Funeral Home E. Brainerd with the Rev. Ray Walker officiating.Burial will follow in National Cemetery.

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Young, Henry Ervin 

YOUNG, HENRY ERVIN, age 66, Rt. 3, Soddy, Tenn, died at his residence Thursday afternoon. He was a lifelong resident of north Hamilton County. A retired coal miner, he attended the Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Blanche Young of Soddy, three sons,  Ed and Charles Young of Soddy and Larry Young of California; three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Essex of Soddy, Mrs. Margie Dickenson of Hixson and Mrs. Millie Penney of California; also several nieces and nephews. Body will remain at the funeral home. Arrangements will be announced by Williamson-Garrison Funeral Home, Highway 27, Daisy.

Chattanooga Times, June 23, 1967; Pg. 11

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Young, Johnny Blanche 

YOUNG - BLANCHE J., 82, of 1809 Old Thatcher Road, Soddy-Daisy, died Friday in a local hospital. She was the widow of Henry E. Young. Survivors include a daughter, Millie Schenter, Amarillo, Texas; three sons, the Rev. Ed Young, Soddy, Charles Young, Soddy and Larry Young, Los Angeles, Calif.; brother, Alfred Lovelady, Soddy; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Ministers Emmett Gold and Jim Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Lovelady Cemetery. Arrangements by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, Soddy-Daisy.

Chattanooga Times, August 6, 1984; Pg. A4

Submitted by Sallie Cox
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