Cordie Marie Kelly passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2023 at the age of 73 years old.  Cordie was born in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, and was a resident of the Chattanooga area for most of her life. She was an incredibly hard worker, and retired from TVA in her early 50’s. Cordie was a beloved family member and friend, and was a vibrant soul that left an impact on everyone that met her. She had many hobbies, and was an adventurous spirit who loved to stay busy. She loved...

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Golden was born June, 15, 1934 in Chattanooga, TN. She was predeceased by her husband, John Dwight Golden and her parents, Charles H. and Bessie McHone Sanders. Elizabeth is survived by her cousins: Betty J. Baldree, Jim and Isabel Baldree, Barbara Ann Lance, Beth Head, Ronda (Ken) Cox, Donna (Terry) Summerlin, Danny (Debbie) Lance, Carolyn (David) Hoover, Donna (Donnie) Lindsey as well as several other cousins. Elizabeth was a graduate of Chattanooga...

Nancy Lorene Austin, 94, of Fort Oglethorpe passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Nancy was born October 27, 1928 in Fort Payne, AL to the late C.P. Wells and Ola Mae Stout Wells. She was a lifelong resident of the Rossville/Fort Oglethorpe area and member of First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe. She was a very active member who volunteered when she could. She belonged to the Keenagers Group and the Lydia Sunday School Class. The only thing she loved more than gardening and embroidery...

Robert “Bobby” Benton, 63, of Ringgold went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on July 31, 1959 to the late C. Edward and Ruth Williams Benton. Bobby was a member of Boynton Baptist Church and worked as a building contractor. He enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar and drums. Survivors include his two children, Jennifer Montgomery and Robert Benton; sisters, Sharon Thomas and Carla Bomar; along with numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A...

Michael Clayton Hales, 60, of Rising Fawn, GA passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023.  He was born September 2, 1962 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Robert “Clayton” Hales and Shelby Jean Simmons.  Michael is survived by his nephew Brandon Hales, Aunt Dorothy Moses (Rayburn) of Fort Payne, AL, sister-in-law Tina Hales, and many cousins.  He was preceded in death by his brother Tony Hales.  Graveside services honoring the life of Mr. Hales will be 1:30 PM,...

Carolyn Ann Foster, 78, of Chickamauga went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 5, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Earl and Geneva Parton. Mrs. Foster had lived in the North Georgia area for the past 63 years and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Gene Foster; daughters, Kimberly Davis and Shelley  Griffith; brother, Ronnie (Tracy) Godfrey; sisters, Linda (Andy)...

Robbie T. Herston, 55, of Rossville passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born on December 28, 1967 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Robert and Joyce Herston. He was a man of many talents, a real life “MacGyver”. Robbie was a travelling mechanic and had worked at Chattanooga Motors for the past 6 years. He loved to play pool, ride his Harley, collect guns and spend time with his family and beloved dog, Andy. He was preceded in death by his red headed step-daughter,...

Lottie Ruth Jones Beard, 83 of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  She was a native of Dawson, Alabama, a daughter of the late Clakie Burnell Jones and Ethel Vera McKelvey Jones. She was the wife of the late Rev, Gurney Charles Beard who passed September 26, 2018. She is survived by her children Durand (Anita) Beard of Hixson, Teresa (Marty) Watson of Hixson, Belinda (John) Hale and Rhonda (Kenny) Lemons of Rossville. 4 grandchildren and 4 great...

Sarah Faye Montgomery, 61, of Ringgold passed away after her 22-year long fight with cancer Monday, January 23, 2023. Sarah was born May 18, 1961 in Rossville. She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and attended Rossville Church of Christ and Ringgold Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking and building cars with her stepfather, John. More than anything, she loved spending time with and taking care of family. Sarah is preceded in death by her parents, John and Shirley Stephens,...

Hunter Brent Kelly White, 34, of Ringgold Ga. Passed away Monday Jan. 23 2023 He was born Oct. 22 1988, Hunter is survived by his mother Ella(Kenneth)Williams of Kennesaw and his father Brent(Jillian) White of Trenton His brother Andrew(Donna)White of Trion and his sister Sommer(Jeff)Gibson of Ringgold. He is also survived by his Sons Aiden, Joshua, Brayland and daughter Carma, His grandparents Dallas and Donnie Mathis of Lafayette. Laderial White of Flinstone Sue(Charley) Williams of East...