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V WALKER COUNTY MESSENGER ■ Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - A2 Obituaries Roberta W. Boyd, 102 Rossville Roberta Woodall Boyd went home to be with her Lord and Sav ior on Friday, May 1, 2015. She was 102. She was born in Marshall County, Ala., to the late, Conrad Co lumbus Woodall, Sr., and Lillie Mae Melton Woodall. She lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of her life, as well as West Palm Beach, Fla., for more than 20 years. She was a member of Rossville Church of Christ and enjoyed quilting, sewing, gar dening and working with her flowers. She was employed with Combustion En gineering, Wheland Foundry as well as the Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga as a nurse for many years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great- great-grandmother, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was also pre ceded in death by her husband, Joe W. Boyd; daughter, Martha Mc Whorter; grandson, Wil liam McGarity; brother, Conrad Woodall, Jr. and two sisters, Erma Hamilton and Omega McCora. Survivors include: Her daughters, Alene (Sydney) O’Connor of St. Augustine, Fla.; Patsy Williams of Rossville and Betty McGarity of Atlanta; 12 grandchil dren; 17 great-grand children; 10 great- great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation: Sunday, May 3, after 4 p.m. and prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service: Monday, May 4, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Jack James and Jerry Weldon of ficiating. Burial: Tennessee- Georgia Memorial Park. Online guestbook available at wilsonfu- neralhome.com. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe. Kathryn Z. Buff, 88 Ringgold Kathryn Buff, of Ringgold, passed away at her home Sunday, May 3, 2105. She was 88. She was born in Oneida, Tenn., to the late Edward and Ethel Zumstein. She was a gradu ate of Ward-Belmont Preparatory School and Junior College, Katherine Gibbs School in New York, N.Y., and also studied at the Uni versity of Georgia. She was an emeritus member of the Eastern- Star, past matron of Ringgold chapter #245, served as a grey-lady volunteer at Hutcheson Medical Center and continued the business of Zumstein’s depart ment store after the death of her parents. Kathryn was a mem ber of Ringgold First Baptist Church and Pioneer Sunday School class. She was also pre ceded in death by her husband of 53 years, J.B. (John) Buff, Jr. Survivors include: Her son, Porter (Dee Dee) Buff; daughter, Portia (Gary) Knowles both of Ringgold; grandchildren, Chris Harris, Lexi (Tom) Cum mings, Danae Harris all of Ringgold, Bart (Shannon) Buff of Cov ington, Ga.; five great grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. Visitation: Wednes day, May 6, from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday prior to the service. Funeral service: Thursday, May 7, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Dan Whitaker officiat ing. Burial: Baxter Addi tion of Anderson Cem etery. Special thanks are given to Avalon Hos pice and to Leona, Eri ka, Tiny and Kevin. We also would like to thank Synovia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu tions may be made to Ringgold First Baptist Church, 7611 Nashville Street, Ringgold, Ga., or Ringgold Methodist Church, 7484 Nashville Street, Ringgold, Ga., and/or to your favorite charity. Online guestbook available at wilsonfu- neralhome.com. Arrangements: Wil son Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold. Doris E. Hall, 58 Rossville Doris Elaine Hall, 58, of Rossville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2015, after a long and coura geous battle with he patic encephalopathy and a cerebrovascular accident. She was 58. Doris was born July 13,1956, in Chat tanooga, Tenn., to the late Walter and June Henry and lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of her life. She was a member of Calvary Church of God and was married to Ronald Hall for 32 years. She was a stay at home mom for more than 25 years and en joyed cleaning and dancing. She was a loving and devoted sister, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was also preced ed in death by her sis ter, Shirley Henry and brother, Harold Henry. Survivors include: Her daughters, Lisa Marie Everhart (Dan iel Presnell) of Ross ville and Nicky (Andy) Mann of LaFayette; brother, Paul Henry of Rossville; sister, Linda Johnson of Chattanoo ga; five grandchildren, Hunter Presnell, Nico las Everhart, Leeland Mann, Skylar Mann and Kyli Mann and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: Thursday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to the funeral hour. Graveside service: Thursday, May 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the Tennessee- Georgia Memorial Park with Ted Hall officiat ing. The family would like to give an honor able recognition to Dr. Michael Wilson for showing tremendous dedication for the well being of their beloved mother and also the staff at NHC of Ross ville for giving mama seven glorious months of laughter and joy and showing mama love and compassion and treat ing her with so much respect. Online guestbook available at wilsonfu- neralhome.com. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe. Liddie L.G. Lynn, 78 Ringgold Liddie Lee Griffith Lynn, “Mamaw,” passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. She was 78. She was born in Jimmy Woo^JIlH Licensed Electrician Licensed Plumber Remodeling —— Ceramic Tile |||g& Bathroom Remodeling Call 423-488HM0> NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The City of Chickamauga Planning Commission shall hold a first public hearing on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 7:00 pm, at the Chickamauga Civic Center, 1817 Lee Clarkson Road, Chickamauga, Georgia. The purpose of the public hearing is to review the conditional use permit application to: Allow the remodeling of a commercial building for conversion and occupancy as a single family dwelling within a C-2 (General Commercial) zone. Applicant: Stanley Clay Massengale The following property within the City of Chickamauga, Georgia: . 101 Thomas Avenue Chickamauga, GA 30707 Tax map 3-010, parcel 036 Current city zoning C-2 The City of Chickamauga Mayor and City Council shall hold a second public hearing on Monday, June 1,2015, at 7:00 pm, at the Chickamauga Civic Center, 1817 Lee Clarkson Road, Chickamauga, Georgia. The purpose of the public hearing is to review the conditional use permit application to: Allow the remodeling of a commercial building for conversion and occupancy as a single family dwelling within a C-2 (General Commercial) zone. Applicant: Stanley Clay Massengale The following property within the City of Chickamauga, Georgia: 101 Thomas Avenue Chickamauga, GA 30707 Tax map 3-010, parcel 036 Current city zoning C-2 Whitwell to the late Mildred Mae Griffith and moved to Ringgold in 1961. Liddie was of the Baptist faith and en joyed listening to Elvis and spending time with her grandkids. She was a loving mother and grandmoth er who will be greatly missed. She was also pre ceded in death by her son, Truman Prichett and brother, Thomas Grayson. Survivors include: Her children, Troy (Stephanie) Prichett of Flat Rock, Ivan Prichett of Tunnel Hill, Wy att (Rosanna) Taborn of Tunnel Hill, Faye (John Lafferty) Caudill of Jamestown, Eddie (Sharon) Lynn of James town, Amanda (Ralph) Brooks of Ringgold and Robin (Casey and Evan) Bunch of Ringgold; 13 special grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: Wednes day, May 6, from 1-9 p.m. and prior to the service on Thursday. Funeral service: Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with J. T. Sanders officiating. Burial: Gordy Memo rial Cemetery. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home- Wallis Stewart Chapel, Ringgold. Ann M.F. Marsh, 49 LaFayette Ann Margaret Fos ter Marsh, of LaFayette, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015, at a local hospital. She was 49. She was born Jan. 10,1966, in Sidney, Ohio, and was a mem ber of Cove Road Church of God. She is preceded in death by four sisters, Lavern Foster, Sondra Foster, Susan Foster and Desire Foster and grandmother, Louise Williams Wheeler. Survivors include: Her husband, Donnie L. Marsh of LaFayette; sons, Adrian Martell Foster of Celina, Ohio and Aaron Mitchell Foster of Eaton, Ohio; stepchildren, Donnell Marsh, Dontae Marsh, Christie Marsh Harris and Desmond Marsh of Chattanooga and Kes- hia Marsh of Chicka mauga; 10 grandsons and 10 granddaugh ters; parents, Patricia Wheeler of Sidney, Ohio and Gilbert (Ro- salee) Foster of Dayton, Ohio; mother-in-law, Dorothy Marsh of Kens ington, Ga.; grandfa ther, Eugene Wheeler of Sidney; three sisters, Karen Jones of Troy, Ohio, Jennifer Thomp son and Monnie Love less, of LaFayette; two brothers, Forest T. Foster of Piqua, Ohio and Thomas (Laura Jane) Foster Wheeler of Sidney; sisters-in-law, Sally Lawrence, Betty (Calvin) Montgomery, Tracey Henderson of Kensington and Myrtle Locket of Chattanooga; brothers-in-law, Rob ert Marsh of Dalton, Frank (Pam) Marsh, George (Heather) Marsh of Kensington, Terry (Angie) Marsh of Pi geon Forge, Tenn., and Dwight (Mona) Marsh of LaFayette; aunt, Mon nie (Louis) Williamson; uncle, Jeffrey (Debo rah) Wheeler of Sidney; special sister cousins, Rita Michelle Price of Sidney and Lelitia Shropshire Loveless of LaFayette and a host of nieces, nephews, cous ins, other relatives and friends. Visitation: Wednes day, May 6, from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour. Funeral service: Wednesday, May 6, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with James Brown officiat ing. Online guestbook available at willisfu- neralhomedalton.com. Arrangements: Wil lis Funeral Home, Inc. Dalton. Birda R.L. Cantrell, 79 Ft. Oglethorpe Birda Ruth Linam Cantrell, of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. She was 79. She was born in Harrison, Tenn., to the late Frank and Mae Massengale Linam. She presided in Chicago, Ill., Daytona Beach and Orlando, Fla., and northwest Georgia. She was a former employee of Salem Carpet and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed shop ping, eating out and traveling to the Smokey Mountains. Along with her par ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Junior Lee Cantrell, Sr.; daughter, Ruth Webb; great-grandson, Alex Jenkins; sister, Grace Poore and brothers, Hershel Lowe, Avery Linam, Tom Linam and Bobby Linam. Survivors include: Her children, Debo rah (Robert) Beails of Menlo, Ga., Carolyn Wil liams (Randy Steele) of LaFayette, Steve (Kar en) Cantrell of Menlo, Ga., Junior Lee (Cheryl) Cantrell, Jr., of Stewart, Fla., and Timothy (Gina Hightower) Cantrell of Fort Oglethorpe; sister, Mamie “Rosie” Sharp of Fort Oglethorpe, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, two great-great-grandchil dren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: Wednes day, May 6, from 2-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the service hour. Funeral service: Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Arthur Cantrell and Obituaries, page A3 Home Equity Lines of Credit 6-MONTH INTRODUCTORY RATE: AFTER INTRODUCTORY RATE EXPIRES: Special customer rates as low as 3.75% APR * 2 3 with auto deduct from a Synovus personal deposit account and $20,000 or more in total balances 4 5 at the bank. Your home can open the door to huge opportunities for you. 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