Scruggs, Era

  • Friday, May 22, 2015

Era Scruggs, 100, of North Chattanooga, died on May 19, 2015. 

She was a dedicated lay preacher for the Lord.

She was the wife of the late Ben F. Scruggs, Sr. and the mother of Benny (Gearline), Roland (Dorothy), Carolyn Gilliam, Wayne (Julia); fifteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, thirteen great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and play children.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, at Warren Chapel AME at 503 N. Market Street.  The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. on the same day at the church prior to services.  Interment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens.

The body will lie in state after noon Saturday, May 23, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.



 

Latest Headlines
Obituaries
Eunice Jones
Eunice Jones
  • 3/27/2024

On March 18, 2024, Jesus gently whispered to Mrs. Eunice Jones, “Come to me—come home.” She answered his call and moved to her heavenly home to be reunited with loved ones: parents, Lee and Ruby ... more

Tommy Dewitt Price (Benton)
Tommy Dewitt Price (Benton)
  • 3/27/2024

Tommy Dewitt Price, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1936, to the late Manuel and Edith Locke Price. In addition ... more

James “Jim” William Burk
James “Jim” William Burk
  • 3/26/2024

James “Jim” William Burk, 77, of Ringgold, Georgia, departed life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 1, 1947, in Dalton, a son of ... more