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Local Obits for Thu. Aug 02, 2012

BRIDGEPORT Grady Don Abbott, 81 a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, July 31, 2012, after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family.Don was the son of the

Barbara Ann Cook, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012, in a Nashville hospital.Funeral service will be at noon Thursday at Olivet Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin L. Adams, Sr. officiating.Burial in Forest

Leatrice Maeona Copeland, 87, a lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, in an area healthcare facility.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev.

Clara Mae Cuzzort Ellison, 81, of Lookout Valley, entered into the gates of heaven for her eternal life on Monday, July 30, 2012, at Memorial Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimers.She was a native

Harold Winston Gant, 65, of Red Bank, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012.He was actively involved in the Chattanooga area automotive industry for over 40 years.He was preceded in death by parents, Helen Peek and

Rosaria P. Geraci, 101, of Chattanooga, formerly of New Orleans, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at a local healthcare facility.She was a loving and giving person who loved to cook for both her family

James Edward Lewis, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012, in a local health care facility.Funeral at 12:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor J.W. Cole as the

Peggy Evans Meador, of East Ridge died Sunday, July 29, 2012.Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 2, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery. The

William Walton Muse, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012, at his residence.He was a United States Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Muse and mother, Matilda

Betty Jean OQuinn, 86, of Collegedale, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012.She was a wonderful wife and my best friend and is resting in Jesus until the resurrection. Betty, I am looking forward to meeting

Ralph Payton passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at his home in Red Bank.Funeral arrangements are incomplete; a full obituary will appear in Fridays Times-Free Press. Arrangements by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral

EVENSVILLE Leona Barger Porter, 80, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012.Funeral service are 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home.Interment in Porter Cemetery.Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the

Brent Marcel "Lil Money" Taylor, 23, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012.He was employed by Volkswagon. He was also a member of Sin City Disciples, Chattanooga Chapter.He was preceded in death by his

Georgia Muriel "Woody" White, 88, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Memorial Hospice in Chattanooga.She was born April 24, 1924 in Bridgeport, Ala. Muriel was the youngest daughter of

Melinda C. Whiteman, 60, of Lookout Mountain, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012.Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.