Johnny Ray Obituary- CHS Class of 1958

John Ray Air Force Veteran Retired From Tennessee American Water Company Monday, October 08, 2012 John Ray John Ray, 72, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Ray graduated from City High School in 1958 and then he attended the University of Chattanooga. He was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Ray retired from Tennessee American Water Company. He was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Louise Ray. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ruth Ann Ray of East Ridge; daughter, Lisa (Scott) Greer of Brentwood, Tn.; son, John Ray II of Nashville; three grandchildren, Haylee Greer, Raygan Greer and Waggoner Greer; brother, Evan (Virginia) Ray of Etowah, Tn.; sister, Jean (Rex) Kirkland of Birmingham, Ala.; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Aaron Johnson and John Croyle officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the 30.06 Hunt Club. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 4-7 p.m. and on Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Oak Ranch, P.O. Box 507, Springville, Ala. 35146. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com. Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37412.

Celebrating August Birthdays!

Greeting card generated with Smilebox

Judy Laubscher McClurg

Our hearts are with Judy's family in this time of great loss and sorrow. Wanda, thank you for notifying us. You have been so loyal to keep us informed during her courageous journey. Would you please post on the 59ers site that our beautiful majorette passed away last night. I don't know all the details regarding the funeral but it will be on Monday at Love's Funeral Home in Dalton. You can find the details on their website. She was at home with her family as she wanted. Submitted by Wanda Sullivan Lamb Saturday, August 4, 2012

July Birthdays Revised

My apologies to Lew Waddey for posting his birthdate in error. Here is a revised posting. Happy Birthday,everyone! Sharon

Newsletter customized with Smilebox

Celebrating July Birthdays!

Make a free newsletter design

In Remembrance: David Dalton, M.D. (CHS Class of 1962)

Our hearts are with Barbara Dalton Warner and her family in this time of sorrow. Dr. David Warner, Barabara's brother died suddenly on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Dr. David Landress Dalton February 17, 1944 - June 20, 2012 Obituary Dr. David Landress Dalton died suddenly on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. David was born on February 17, 1944 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Sethur White Dalton and Elizabeth Landress Dalton. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, who loved him dearly, Suzanne Burns Dalton and by his children, whom he adored, Nathalie Dalton Coyle (Patrick), David Landress Dalton, Jr., Dr. Clare Dalton Dover (Patrick), William Wells Dalton, and Stewart Shuler Dalton. He is also survived by two precious grandchildren, Dominic Locy Dalton and Tessa Amelie Coyle, his sisters, Anna Dalton Overend (Bill), Barbara Dalton Warner (Porter), his brother, Robert... Dr. David Landress Dalton died suddenly on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. David was born on February 17, 1944 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Sethur White Dalton and Elizabeth Landress Dalton. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, who loved him dearly, Suzanne Burns Dalton and by his children, whom he adored, Nathalie Dalton Coyle (Patrick), David Landress Dalton, Jr., Dr. Clare Dalton Dover (Patrick), William Wells Dalton, and Stewart Shuler Dalton. He is also survived by two precious grandchildren, Dominic Locy Dalton and Tessa Amelie Coyle, his sisters, Anna Dalton Overend (Bill), Barbara Dalton Warner (Porter), his brother, Robert Sethur Dalton, his brother-in-law, William Shuler Burns, Jr. (Susan) and his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Burns. David was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He trained in urology at Duke University and practiced urology in Jacksonville for 36 years. He served as Chief of Urology at St. Luke's Hospital from 1982 -1998 and as Chief of Urology at Baptist Hospital from 2000 - 2004. He served on the Board of Governors of the Florida Urological Society from 1988 - 1991. David was a founding board member of K-Life Jacksonville and served on that board for 5 years. He served his country as a Major in the US Army Reserve Medical Corp from 1970 -1976. David loved traveling with Suzy and they just returned two weeks ago from a Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands. David walked where Jesus walked then, and he is walking with Jesus now. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 25, at 9:30 AM, in Evergreen Cemetery(Gate#5 located off of Winona Drive), followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:30am at Christian Family Chapel, located at 10365 Old Saint Augustine Road Jacksonville, FL 32257. With Pastor Tim Lusk officiating The family suggests donations to Kanakuk Ministries, 1353 Lake Shore Drive, Branson, MO 65616, K-Life Jacksonville, 8081 Phillips Hwy, Suite 4, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 or Proclaim! International, P.O. Box 56888, Jacksonville, Florida 32241. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 4115 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32207. (904) 346-3808. www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com

June Birthday Fun!

This photo slideshow personalized with Smilebox

Reminder : June 9th Dinner

REMINDER: June 9th is fast approaching and I haven't heard from a lot of you!!!! Picnic on June 9th at 5:00 at Heritage Landing Clubhouse. BYOB - food and fellowship will be provided! Let me hear from you soon. I need to let the caterer know a week before. Looking forward to seeing you. Love from North Chattanooga, Susie

Lois Wygoda Klezmer

A big apology to Lois for having omitted her name on the May, 2012 birthday announcement! Thank you, Alvin for reminding me. I am attaching the greeting posted for her on May 5, 2011. Happy, Happy Birthday, Lois! The amazing moon over Santa Fe tonight will be shining for you!

Digital collage made with Smilebox

In Remembrance

Student Scene Friday, May 04, 2012 71.6°F Scattered Clouds Obituaries Hay, Catherine Frances Morris Friday, May 04, 2012 Catherine Frances Morris Hay, formerly of Chattanooga, died on May 1, 2012, in Manchester, Missouri. Born July 23, 1941, in Fall River, Mass., Cathy was the daughter of the late Phillip and Marion (Lyons) Morris and grew up in Chattanooga attending local public schools, including Chattanooga High School (old “City High” on Third Street) from which she graduated in 1959. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and later a master’s degree in teaching from the University of Chattanooga. Her career was that of an elementary school teacher in the School District of Ladue, Mo., teaching kindergarten and first and second grades at both Wright and Conway Schools. Cathy loved to travel, to do volunteer work, to read and to play bridge. A lifelong Episcopalian, she and her family were members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga; she later joined St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Ellisville, Mo. A service in celebration of her life will be held at St. Martin’s on Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m., with interment at Christ Church Cathedral. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Assistance League, 30 Henry, Avenue, Ellisville, Mo. 63011.

Happy Birthday in May!

Personalize your own free digital collage

Let's Get Together!

Digital greeting generated with Smilebox

In Remembrance

Our thoughts are with Linda & Richard Chambers in the loss of their beloved nephew, Chris Wilson.

Obituaries

Christopher Paul Wilson Air Force Veteran Worked For SEI Security

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Christopher Paul Wilson, 42, of Red Bank, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was employed by SEI Security, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was loyal and loving to all he met.

 Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his father, Deacon James Wilson. Surviving are his mother, Glenda Wilson; sister, Tammy (John) Edde; brother, Joseph (Pansy) Wilson; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at the funeral home.

A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Reverend Msgr. George Schmidt officiating.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road. Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.

In Remembrance ~ Curtis McGee ~ CHS Class of 1958

Our thoughts are with the family of Curtis McGee in their time of loss and sorrow.

Many of you may remember Curtis, who was an outstanding member of the CHS Marching Band, Concert Band and Swing Band.






McGee, Curtis

Engineer At Alstom Power Retired After 45 Years

Wednesday, April 18, 2012




Curtis McGee


Curtis McGee, 71, of East Brainerd died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in a local hospital.

A longtime resident of Chattanooga, Mr. McGee worked as an engineer for more than 45 years at Alstom Power.

He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, a graduate of University of Chattanooga and an alumnus of Lambda Chi Alpha, a member of National Model Railroad Association and a member of National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Sr. and Clara McGee and his sister and brother in law, Carolyn and Herman White.

Survivors are his wife, Rebecca McGee; son, Matt (Kathy) McGee, Franklin, Tn.; grandchildren, Meg and Pierce McGee, Franklin; brother, Forrest (Bobbie) McGee Jr., Brentwood, Tn.; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Friday, April 20, at 11:30 a.m., in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Eric Mullinax officiating. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery with Rob Lyons, Greg McGee, Steve McGee, Jeff Seiters, David Tapia and Kip White serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Alston Power friends, Shadow Cruisers friends and Tom Zielke.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Tennessee, 404 BNA Drive, St. 102, Nashville, Tn. 37217.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort and view the memorial tribute.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Covenant Presbyterian Church members, Shadow Cruisers group, neighbors, Alstom Power employees and many other friends for all of their love and support during Curtis’s battle with Lymphoma. A special thank you goes to Dr. Edward Arrowsmith for his devotion, patience and kindness.

Happy Birthday to Our April Birthdays!

Free digital invitation customized with Smilebox

In Remembrance ~ Martha Elizabeth Gordon Adams

Our thoughts are with our friend and classmate Nancy Gordon Griffith in the loss of her beloved sister, Martha, CHS Class of 1957.




Martha Elizabeth Gordon Adams

Registered Nurse At Life Care Center & Parkwood Nursing Home

Friday, March 30, 2012


Martha Elizabeth Gordon Adams, 73, died on March 30, 2012 at a local hospital.

She was a graduate of Chattanooga High School Class of 1957 and Erlanger Nursing School. As a registered nurse, Martha worked at Life Care Center and Parkwood Nursing Home in Chattanooga. Martha’s quick wit and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by those who knew her.

Survivors include her much-loved three sons, Gordon, Jeffrey, and Robert Adams, all of Chattanooga, and a sister, Nancy Gordon Griffith, Knoxville.

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

Please visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share words of comfort with the family.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 4754 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.

Check out CHS '59ers Wordpress blog site at http://chsfiftyniners.wordpress.com!

March Birthday Greeting

Make a digital greeting

March Birthday Honor Roll

(02) Barbara Dalton Warner
(05) Marsha Moore Cunningham
(07) Jim Wade
(10) James Steinmann
(14) Robert Currey
(15) Lake Jones
(16) Sandra Wooten Wright
(21) David Parker
(22) Paul Robere
(24) Carolyn Thomas Massoud
(28) Margaret Sims Trainer
(31) Pat Young
(31) Teraca Corn Sutphin

Our thoughts are with Brenda Gunn Rogers and family

Rogers, James William "Jim"

Professor Of Engineering At UTC For 13 Years

Tuesday, February 07, 2012




Jim Rogers


James William "Jim" Rogers, 83, died peacefully at his home on Signal Mountain Monday afternoon.

Jim was born January 25, 1929 outside of Pikeville, Tn., and grew up in Knoxville before moving to Chattanooga where he attended Central High School and the University of Chattanooga. Jim was proud to be an Eagle Scout. He became a pilot at age 15 and later served our country in the Air Force and attained the rank of First Lieutenant.

Jim was employed as a professional engineer at Combustion Engineering until his retirement in 1984. Since then he had served the community as an adjunct professor of Engineering at UTC for 13 years, as a member of the UTC Alumni Council, and on the advisory board of the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program.

He spent the last 12 years of his life collecting food donations and delivering them to local missions and charities. For this service, Jim received the Jefferson Award for Public Service, Volunteer of the Year Award by Teen Challenge and the Chambliss Children's Home. He was also awarded the Governor's Volunteer Star Award. He was a longtime volunteer at the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House.

Jim was a member of the First Centenary United Methodist Church. Jim enjoyed time with his family, woodworking, antiquing and spending time in the mountains.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Roberson Rogers and Nelle Patton Rogers, sister, Wilma Kneeland, and first wife, Mary Elizabeth Freudenberg Rogers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Brenda Gunn Rogers. He is also survived by his three sons: James W. Rogers Jr. and his wife, Bette; Bruce E. Rogers and his wife, Susan; Stephen A. Rogers, all of Chattanooga; and his two step-children Henry Bell and his wife, Bobbie; and Barbara King and her husband, David. He was blessed with six grandchildren, Elizabeth Rogers Moyer and her husband, Darren, Chris Rogers, Lauren Rogers, Lindsey Rogers, Megan King, and Allison King; and a great-grandson, Alexander Moyer.

The family will greet friends at First Centenary United Methodist Church on McCallie Avenue on Thursday, February 9, from 5-7 p.m. in the Oak Street Center.

After a private graveside service, the family will celebrate Jim's life with friends and family in the main sanctuary of First Centenary on Friday, February 10, at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made in his name to Hospice of Chattanooga or a charity of your choice.

A special thanks to Carol and Rachel and all the caregivers who helped Jim and our family.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.

Della Hallum Dowd- Close in our Thoughts and Hearts

Subject: Classmate Della Dowd is in the hospital

For the next few days Della Dowd is in Siskin Hospital after suffering a
mild stroke. She is regaining strength steadily. The hospital phone in her
room (422) is 423-634-1422. I will keep you posted when she returns home.
Stay well yourselves and please stay connected,
Love, Anne

Elizabeth Anne Johnson
1413 Cinderella Road
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
706-820-4462

Best Wishes to our February Birthdays

This picture collage created with Smilebox

Memorial Reception for Eric H. Swanson

A memorial reception will be held to honor the life of Eric H. Swanson, father of our friend and classmate, Linda Swanson. The reception will be held on Sunday, January 22, at 2:00 P.M. Location is the lobby of the Worsham Arena, Baylor School.



Swanson, Eric H.
posted January 15, 2012

Eric H. Swanson, known to many of his Baylor students as "Doc" Swanson, died two days before Thanksgiving in Chattanooga just shy of 98 years old.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy in 2004 and his daughter, Betty in 2006.

Born in Jamestown, N.Y., he came to Chattanooga in 1932 to attend the University of Chattanooga, from which he graduated with a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1936.

During World War II, Mr. Swanson was a member of a group of chemists and chemical engineers recruited by the Manhattan Project to conduct chemical operations essential to the electromagnetic separation of Uranium isotopes in the production of the first nuclear weapons at Oak Ridge.

Following the war he was retained in an executive capacity to participate in closely related research and development projects. He returned to Chattanooga in 1949 to manage real estate holdings on Chattanooga's west side and Cameron Hill until those properties were taken for Urban Renewal development and highway construction rights-off-way in the late 1950s.

In 1959, Mr. Swanson became associated as a science teacher with Baylor School, where he remained until his retirement in 1979.

He was a member of Pilgrim Congregational Church where he co-chaired the building committee for the construction of a new church edifice in Glenwood in 1958. He served on various church boards and was Sunday School superintendent for 10 years. Most recently, he served as Class Convenor for the Adult Discussion Sunday School Class.

In the 1950s Mr. Swanson was chairman of the North River Recreation Association, as well as of the North Chattanooga Community YMCA, both of which were precursors to the expansion of the YMCA north of the River. During these years he was also active as a coach for Knot Hole baseball teams.

He was a member of the Chattanooga Engineers Club, The Chattanooga Half Century Club and The Chattanooga Music Club; he was a past member of the American Chemical Society.

Survivors include his daughter, Linda Swanson and her husband, Peter Carlson, of Larkspur, Ca.; son, Dr. David E. Swanson and his wife, Dr. Bonnie Swanson, of Anchorage and Seattle; grandchildren, Erik and Chad Lawrence; Douglas and Margaret Moody; Ellie, Octavia, and John Swanson; former sons-in-law, Jay Lawrence and Dr. John D. Gofman; niece, Diane Dillard, of Chattanooga; two great-grandchildren and several grandnieces and nephews. He left many good and loyal friends who were like members of the family.

A memorial reception will be held at Baylor School in the lobby of the Worsham Arena, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 22. Don Klinefelter will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Baylor School or Pilgrim Congregational Church.

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.

Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.

Wanda Lamb: Atlanta Lunch Bunch at The Goldfish

Thank you Wanda Sullivan Lamb for sending along pictures for all to enjoy from the Jan. 12 Atlanta luncheon at The Goldfish. Kyle Smith, Gaynell Hixson Smith, Susie Turner Crouch, Ben Tyber, Dave Wilbanks, Wanda Sullivan Lamb, John Hayes, Rick Mitchell and Linda Rogers Chambers John Hayes, Rick Mitchell and Linda Rogers Chambers Susie Turner Crouch, Ben Tyber and Dave Wilbanks

Vintage Snow Photo Album Invitation

This digital invite created with Smilebox

2012 New Year's Letter

Thank You, Dear Friends!

Customize your own thank you

All the birthday greetings for 2011

Hi Dru,

First of all Happy New Year. We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas, and that 2012 is off to a good start.

I'm writing today to make a request since we don't comment on Facebook. Would you please post the following for us. We would like to thank Sharon, and anyone else who has worked on the wonderful birthday tributes that have been on our CHS website throughout 2011. It has been great fun reading about each classmate on their birthday, and we know it takes a great deal of time to put the Smilebox birthday greetings together. This has been another wonderful way in which the class of '59 has been able to keep in touch.

Sharon's work has been very creative, clever, and appreciated. Thank you Sharon for all of your work that has certainly put a smile on the face of each of us on our special day.

As a retired military family, we also appreciated the tributes to all of our veterans on Veteran's Day. We do indeed have an extraordinary group of people in our class.

Again, thank you so very much for all you do for the CHS class of '59.

Have a fantastic year in 2012.

The Steinmanns, James and Judy

Celebrating '59ers' January Birthdays

It is chilly in January, but your arrival in this month some years ago brought a glow and warmth for all of us to enjoy. We wish you the best on your special day this month and a Happy New Year in 2012!

Make a free newsletter