Raymond Joe Maynor passed from his earthly home into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on June 27, 2022 at the age of 94. Raymond was born on May 30, 1928 to Scott Andrew and Eliza Blake Maynor. He grew up in the Soddy-Daisy area until leaving for the Army where he served in the Korean War. Raymond loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a very caring and generous man and would help anyone he thought was in need. Raymond was a member of Elizabeth Lee UMC and the JOY Sunday School...

W G Cordell of LaFayette passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, age 86.  He was preceded in death by his parents Emmuel G. Cordell and Annie Mae Sisemore Cordell, brother Edwin Cordell.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn Watts Cordell, nephews, Kevin (Penny) Cordell and Vernon (Brenda) Cordell of Lafayette.  WG was a member of Community Baptist Church, LaFayette, and was an avid antique car restorer.  He traveled extensively as a long distance truck...

Gregory Daniel Brown, Sr., 72, passed away on June 25, 2022. A lifelong resident and Mayor of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, he was the fourth son of Kaky Dineen and Hugh Brown, who predeceased him, along with oldest brother Michael Brown. He had great memories of growing up beside the Lookout Mountain Golf Club, where he developed a life-long love for the Club and the game. Greg inherited his mother’s good nature and his father’s quick wit, and he will be...

Barbara Ann Morgan, 74, of Ringgold passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home. Her precious dog, Sonatina also passed away the same day as Barbara. She was born on February 5, 1948 to the late James and Catherine Dills Morgan. Barbara began playing the piano at the age of 8 and played the piano and organ at the Pilgrim Congregational. She was minister of music for nearly 30 years and was the church choir master. Barbara had taught music and was a vocalist for 45 years and attended...

Shonda Rae Elleman, 62, of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was born March 30, 1960 to the late Garland “Jabo” Brandon and Charlotte Bennett. Shonda was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. She was a 1978 graduate of Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School and retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after 42 ½ years of service. Shonda enjoyed the beach, traveling, camping, and shopping. She especially...

Nancy Elizabeth "Betty" Oliver, 82, or "Mamaw" to most, passed away on June 22, 2022. Betty was born December 26, 1939 to the late Giles and Lillie Bell Beach. She was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church where she attended the Friendship Sunday School Class. While she will now be spending her days with her heavenly father, she lived life on this earth in a way that has forever changed those she loved. She was preceded in death by brothers Leon, Buddy, and Gordon, as well...

Robert John Grigsby, age 88, was surrounded by loved ones when he passed away on May 30, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was married to Carolyn Grigsby for almost sixty-six years and was father to Ellen Grigsby, father-in-law to Tracie Bartlett, and uncle to Doug and Wanda Storey. John lived almost his entire life in northern Georgia.  He loved fishing, hunting, farming, gardening, woodworking, and carpentry.  With family, neighbors, and friends, he shared generously, whether...

Connye Jean Moore, 76, of Apison passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was born in Memphis, TN on February 28, 1946 to the late August and Roxie Friberg, but had been a life-long resident of the Chattanooga/North Georgia area. Mrs. Moore retired from Heritage Funeral Home after 20 years of service. Connye attended the Collegedale Community Church. She loved celebrating birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Lydia Martinez, 92, of Rossville went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 18, 2022.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 27, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Segunda Murphy Garcia. She moved from New York to Puerto Rico then to Chattanooga to work for IBM where she retired after 30 years of service. Lydia was a member of the Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Narciso Martinez.  Survivors are her loving children,...