James Ernest Ridley, 61, Rising Fawn

James Ernest Ridley of Rising Fawn died Monday, May 28, 2012. He was 61.

He attended Living Waters Church of God and was a mechanic by trade and he enjoyed drag racing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest C. Ridley; son, Jamie Ridley; and brother, Calvin Ridley.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Ridley of Lookout Mountain; son, Steven Ridley of Rossville; step-daughter, Amber Pedigo; siblings, Robert “Cobb” Ridley, Jeff Ridley, Terry Ridley, Henry Ridley, Louellen Harmon, Robin Henderson, Janice Forshee and Elizabeth Goodson; five grandchildren, Wesley, Dakota, Kelsey, Zach and Zoe Ridley; many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Thursday, May 31, at 3 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Lookout Mountain. Visitation: Wednesday, May 30, from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 am- 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette.

George Burl Wilson, 82, Decatur, Tenn.

George Burl Wilson of Decatur, Tenn., died Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was 82.

He was born in LaFayette on Nov. 6, 1929. He was of the Christian faith, a retired and decorated veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a Boatman’s Mate 1st Class with 30 years of honorable service.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Emma Webb and two grandchilren.

Graveside service: Friday, June 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, June 1, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Florence Hoffman Blankenship, 87, LaFayette

Florence Hoffman Blankenship of LaFayette died Monday, May 28, 2012. She was 87.

Survivors include her children, Susan Blankenship of LaFayette and Ralph Blankenship (Judy) of Denver, Colo.

A private memorial will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Donovon Ray Wood, 77, Rossville

Donovon Ray Wood of Rossville died Monday, May 28, 2012. He was 77.

He was born in Fort Payne, Ala., to the late, Virgil and Jewell Wood, but had lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life. He was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed walking and being outdoors. He was a loving son, brother and father, who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Survivors include his son, James William Wood of Tenn.; brother and sister-in-law, Clifton and Shirley Wood of Apison, Tenn.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Jack Dunn and LaBelle and Gene Mayberry, all of Chickamauga; special friend, Rev. John Tipton; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, May 30, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robert Rudeseal officiating. Entombment: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, May 29, after 6 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Renee Peek Holmes, 56, LaFayette

Renee Peek Holmes of LaFayette died Friday, May 25, 2012. She was 56.

She was a cherished mother, daughter, sister, wife and friend. A blessing here on earth, she touched the lives of anyone who knew her. She was employed with the Walker County Board of Education. There are no words to express the heartfelt sadness felt with the loss of this beloved individual, but the loving memories left behind will be treasured by all that knew her; today, tomorrow and forever.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Holmes; parents, Richard and Jeanene Peek; daughters, Susan DeBord, Yvonne (Michael) Beech; sons, Trey (Larissa) Narmore, Billy (Beth) Narmore; sister, Annette (Rodney) Webb; brother, Ricky (Jamie Logan-Peek); nine grandchildren, Sam Narmore, Dakota Green, Christian Narmore, Shelby Narmore, Trevor DeBord, Erin Portwood, Caitlen Narmore, Skyler DeBord, Autumn Beech; one great-grandchild, Bentley Narmore; special sister, Kathy Sisemore; and special buddy, Jax; niece and nephew Dustin and Devan Peek.

Funeral service: Sunday, May 27, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Service conducted by Revs. Todd Smith and Lowell Cantrell. Burial: LaFayette Memory Garden. Visitation: Saturday, May 26, from 5- 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Kenny Lida, Ronnie Patterson, Robert Rice, Scott Peek, Barry DeBord, Stacy Meeks, and Matt DeBord. Honorary pallbearers are Sam, Christian, Dustin and Trevor.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Ola Lee Bates, 86, Ringgold

Ola Lee Bates of Ringgold died Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was 86.

She was born in Tunnel Hill to the late Olen Alvin and Dovie Mae Vess. She was a member of Eastern Star and Indian Springs Church of God.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Emory Bates; sisters, Edna Murray, and Ruby Dedmon.

Survivors include her children, Charles Bates of Ooltewah, Donnie Bates of Dalton, James Bates, Randy Bates, Carolyn Williamson of all of Ringgold; sisters, Dorothy Petty of Ooltewah, Mary Lunsford, Peggy Lunsford both of Ringgold; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, May 30, at 10 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Carroll Allen officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Tuesday, May 29, after 5 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes-Wallis-Stewart Chapel in Ringgold.

Clayton Tilden McDaniel, 85, Ringgold

Clayton Tilden McDaniel of Ringgold died May 24, 2012, after a short illness. He was 85.

He was born July 30, 1926, to Ira Tilden and Florence Cook McDaniel and was a lifelong resident of Catoosa County. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and a former member of Ringgold United Methodist Church for 58 years and had attended Flintstone Baptist Church and been a member of the Men's Bible Class. He was employed for 28 years at Combustion Engineering Company. Clayton served his country during World War II. He had served on the Catoosa County School Board and the Election Board of Catoosa County. He had volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House since 1990.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Annie Lou Ward McDaniel; sister, Edna M. Hendon; and brother Grady W. McDaniel.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Rosser Stapp McDaniel; son, Stephen B. (Judy Payne) McDaniel of Ringgold; Malinda S. (Bruce) Cawthorne of Cumming, Helen R. Davis (Chris) of Ringgold; grandchildren, Derek (Stacy Stewart) and Nathan McDaniel, Clay (Tiffany Eddingfield) and David (Laura Benton) Brooks, Elizabeth Patty Cherry (Greg) of Cumming; great-grandchildren, Drew and Annie McDaniel, Hannah Brooks, Annabelle and Emmaline Cherry; sister, Minnie Ruth Edwards. Jean's children, Janet Stapp Gilley (Michael), Gina Stapp Jones (Shawn) of Chattanooga; and grandchildren, Brandon, Marcus, Graham and Kayli Jones all of Chattanooga.

Funeral services: Sunday, May 27, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Wallace McGill and Mark Harrison officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Saturday, May 26, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Honorary pallbearers: Joe Barger, Raymond Beasley, Paul Schrader, and Bill Combs, and members of the Men’s Bible Class at Flintstone Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 200 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403, Children's Home Chambliss Shelter, 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411 or Christ United Methodist.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Betty Yevonne Tate Hegwood, 77, Rossville

Betty Yevonne Tate Hegwood of Rossville died Friday, May 25, 2012, peacefully surrounded by family at Erlanger Hospital. She was 77.

A resident of Rosewood of Fort Oglethorpe, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She was a graduate of Rossville High School in 1953, she was employed by Flav-o-Rich Dairies, Alloy Fabricators and Chickamauga City Schools Central office. She volunteered at Oakwood Baptist Church Library in Chickamauga, the Colonnade in Ringgold and Erlanger-Hutcheson Medical Center Auxiliary ICU.

She was preceded in death by spouse, John R. Tate; sisters, Ruby Sprayberry, Louise Jay and Gladys Johnson; mother and father, Tom and Irene Roark.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen (Mike) Brown of Birchwood, Tenn.; grandson, Andy (Kate) Brown of Decatur; granddaughter, Keri (Jack) Taylor of Huntsville, Ala.; great-granddaughter, Nola Brown of Decatur; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services: Sunday, May 27, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Glenn Dyer and Dr. James Sprayberry officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Vistitation:. Saturday, May 26, from 2-5 p.m at the funeral home.

Honorary pallbearers: members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class of Oakwood Baptist Church, Chickamauga; Erlanger-Hutcheson Medical Center Auxiliary, Fort Oglethorpe; Betty Lee, Darlene Sullivan and staff at Oakwood Baptist Church.

Donations may be made to the Senior Ministry of Oakwood Baptist Church, Chickamauga.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Rose Edda Fowler Wilson, 63, East Ridge

Rose Edda Fowler Wilson of East Ridge of Tennessee died Thursday, May 24, 2012. She was 63. 

She was born September 24, 1948, in Chattanooga and she was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with her family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; Oscar Fowler and Dorothy Junkins; sister, Helen Gamble; and brother, Bill Holmes.

Survivors include her loving husband, James “Bubby” Wilson of East Ridge; three children, Donna (Dennis) Anderson of East Ridge, Allison (John) Ellis of Chickamauga, Raymond Lewis of Portland, Ore.; four step- children, James F. Wilson, Jr. of Cleveland, Debbie Wilson of Cleveland, Ginger Wilson of Benton and Jeff Wilson of Cleveland; sister, Dot Moore of Ala.; brothers, Hank Holmes of Ooltewah and George Holmes of Rossville; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral service: Sunday, May 27, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Saturday, May 26, from 2-9 p.m. and prior to the service on Sunday, in the funeral home chapel. 

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com. 

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Edith C. Cook, 91, Ringgold

Edith C. Cook of Ringgold died Thursday May 24, 2012. She was 91. 

She was better known as “Red”, “Aunt Red”, mother and most importantly Nana. She was born on July 13, 1920, to the late Andrew Lee and Addie Maude Roberson Duvall. She was married to the late John “Red” Andrew Cook Jr. 

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gayle Cook.

She gave her heart to Jesus at an early age. She loved teaching Sunday school and helping with the Women’s Ministries. Up until her final days she was still listening to the Bible being preached on the radio. She worked at the Shirt Factory in LaFayette for 15 years. She loved to cook and loved to garden. She made the best fried chicken around and could make anything grow. She wasn’t afraid of hard work. She was one of 13 children so she was brought up not to be afraid to try to do anything. She will be joined in heaven with four of the 13, Pauline, Helen, Annie, and Dot. She was a very special lady and will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Dianne (Kenneth) Ficke of Ringgold; sisters, Jenny Davis, Kathleen Capers, Sara Stewart, Clara Romer, Brenda Campbell; brothers, Tom, Dan, and John Duvall; granddaughters, Lisa (Dennis) deVaux, Andrea Edmondson, and Joy Guthrie; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special friends Wanda Evans, Christine Davis, and Martha McKeehan.

Funeral service: Saturday, May 26, at 11 a.m. Service conducted by pastor Zach deVaux and Rev. Bud Martenn. Burial: LaFayette Memory Garden. Visitation: Friday, May 25, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The family wishes to thank Amedysis Hospice for their great care.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Katherine Haddock, 86, Ringgold

Katherine Haddock of Ringgold died Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was 86.

She was born in Pikeville, Tenn., to the late Holland and Florence Corvin. She lived in Ooltewah before moving to Boynton Community where she lived for 50 years. She worked at Hutcheson Medical Center for many years and was a longtime member of Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee L. Haddock; son, Dennis Haddock; great-grandsons, Brandon James and Seth Haddock

Survivors include her children, Norma (Beny) Condra, Gail (Doug) Plemons, Glenda (Jeff) Pritchett, Donald (Debbie) Haddock; grandchildren, Kenissa Payne, Kami Condra, Eddie Holcomb, Amy Wilson, Stacy Wales, Greg Haddock, Mindy Deering, Jeff Pritchett, Debra James, Cathy Pearson; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Condra, Kailey and Kameron Payne, Macie and Jake Holcomb, Taylor Wilson, Jesslyn Stockard, Jay Wales, Eli and Jordan James, Dakota Deering, Branden, Blake, Jacob, and Daniel Pritchett; and sister, Marie Corp.

Funeral service: Friday, May 25, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Harold Howell officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, May 24, after 2 p.m. and prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes-Ringgold Chapel, Ringgold, Georgia.

Doretta JeanTowery, 67, Rossville

Doretta Jean Towery of Rossville died Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was 67.

She was born in Illinois to the late William Murphy and Doris Painter Towery, before moving to the north Georgia area in 1996. She worked as a CNA for many years before retiring in 1996.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Hernandez; sister, Juanita Ferguson; and brother, Willard Towery.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Genaro Marquez of Rossville; son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Cynthia Waldo of Colchester, Ill.; step-mother, Erma Towery of Havana, Ill.; sisters, Jeannette Rinner of Havana, Ill. and Launita Kruze of Leroy, Ill.; grandchildren, Maria Dawn Hicks and Mark Tyler Caudle both of Grand Chain, Ill., Genaro H. Marquez, Jr., John Fox and Dakota A. Marquez, all of Rossville, Toby A. Garret, Mary M. Waldo and Stephon E. Waldo, all of Colechester, Ill.; great-grandchildren, A.J. Hicks and Jessica Caudle both of Grand Chain, Ill., and Trevor Fox of Anna, Ill.

The family would like to thank family and friends for their care and compassion during this difficult time. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.

Harold Franklin Blakemore, 80, Chickamauga

Harold Franklin Blakemore of Chickamauga died Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was 80.

He had lived in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas for most of his life and was a member of Peach Orchard Baptist Church. He was an Air Force veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and retired from Corley Manufacturing in 1994 after more than 36 years as a machinist. He was a member of the Crawfish Springs Masonic Lodge #300 F&AM and was active in helping disabled children with the Shriners and St. Judes associations.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Gladys Blakemore and sister, Barbara Phillips.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 60 years, Juanita Blakemore of Chickamauga; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie Lynn and (Monetta) Blakemore and Billy Wayne and (Vickie) Blakemore; brother, James “Buddy” Blakemore all of Rossville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Delores Shaw and (Robert) McMinn of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Jean and (Kenneth) Maynor of Fort Oglethorpe; four grandchildren, Donnie Blakemore, Chasta Cagle, Kelly Lynn Blakemore and Denise Hargis; four great-grandchildren, Brandi Nicole Blakemore, Billy Wayne Blakemore, McKenzie Cagle and Blake Cagle; two great-great-grandchildren, Aiden and Dada Conley and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, May 26, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. James Davis and David Harris officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens with a Masonic service. Visitation: Thursday, May 24, after 3 p.m., all day Friday and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (800) 877-5833.

Arrangements: W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Charles Andrew Clark, 28, Ringgold

Charles Andrew “Andy” of Ringgold died Sunday, May 20, 2012. He was 28.

He was born on October 2, 1983 to Ann Stoker and Raymond Clark and was a lifelong resident of the Ringgold area. He graduated from Ringgold High School in 2002 where he was active in baseball and track. He was loved by his fellow classmates and teachers and they chose him as Mr. RHS for 2002. He was an electrician by trade and was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 175. He was an avid Alabama Football fan and he also enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Rev. Charles Stoker; maternal great-grandfather, Rev. Jacob A. Turner; and maternal great-grandfather, Gene “Geno” Headrick.

Survivors include his daughter, Madison Clark of Ringgold; mother, Ann Dudley of Ringgold; father, Raymond Clark of Chickamauga; brothers and sisters, Amber, Austin, Morgan, Amy, and Allan; maternal grandmother, Linda (Gene) Johnson of Chickamauga; paternal grandmother, Katie Clark of Chickamauga; maternal great-grandmother, Nadine Headrick of Chickamauga; uncle, Lamar Stoker of Chickamauga; aunt, Cleo Light of Chickamauga; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and others in his large and loving family.

Funeral services:will be held Friday, May 24, at 1p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, May 23, from 4-8p.m. and Friday from 11a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Cecil Howard Woodard, 88, LaFayette

Cecil Howard Woodard of LaFayette died Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was 88.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, during which he served in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Woodard; daughter, Peggy Dearing; parents, Brice and Lennie Sanford Woodard; sisters, Pauline velicoff, Evelyn Barrett, and Una Tench; brothers, Ivan, Raymon, Clemon, Henry, Albert and Robert Woodard.

Survivors include his wife, Imogene Ramey Woodard; sons, Kenneth and wife, Edd Waunna of East Ridge, Steve Woodard, and David Woodard both of LaFayette; step-daughter, Cathy Asher; and step-son, Mike Ramey, both of LaFayette; sister, Virginia Hall of Dalton; brother, Herbert and wife Lily Woodard of LaFayette; sixteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Friday, May 25, at 10 a.m., service conducted by Rev. Ken Jennings. Burial: Woodard Family Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, May 24, from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home.

Pallbearers are grandsons.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.

Edna Gordo Cummings May, 91, Ringgold

Edna Gordo Cummings May of Ringgold died Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was 91.

She was a lifelong resident of the Catoosa County area, she ws a former employee of Edgewood Chenille, and was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Glenn May Sr.; son, Glenn May Jr.; parents, Mills and Maggie Black Cummings; three sisters, Ruby Brown, Gladys Bunch and Carrie Fowler; two brothers, Clyde and James Cummings.

Survivors include her two daughters, Wanda Norton of Ringgold and Helen (Bob) Helton of Rocky Face; three sisters, Marie Hale, Mary Ruth Fowler and Pearlie Schmidt all of Ringgold; two sister-in-laws, Prima Cochran (Billy Joe) of Dalton and Betty Ramirez of Rome; seventeen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren; thirty-one great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Saturday, May 26, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Billy Joe Cochran and Ed Parsons officiating. Burial: Gordy Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, May 25, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday until funeral time at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Billy Chambers, 77, Chickamauga

Billy “Bill” Chambers of Chickamauga died Wednesday May 23, 2012. He was 77.

He was a member of The First Church of God in LaFayette, and an avid fisherman. He started a working career at Wade Brown Furniture Company in the upholstery department. Then he worked for Gilman Paper Mill in St. Marys, he returned to Walker County were he worked for Lee Henry Upholstery Shop. He finished his working career after 39 years with the Walker County Board of Education.

He was preceded in death by parents, John and Ruby Ridley Chambers; sisters, Jean Chambers, and Velma Brown.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Martha “Geri” Cannon Chambers; daughter, Camay Chambers-Wiley and husband, Tommy Wiley of Chickamauga; brother, Charley Chambers of Rossville; special niece, Jessica Young; grandpuppies, Holly and Chase; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Friday, May 26, at 3 p.m. in the Garmany Cemetery. Service conducted by Bro. Philip Williams. Visitation: Thursday, May 25, from 5-9 p.m. and Friday from 1 p.m.until service time.

Pallbearers: Paul Hentz, Luke Hentz, Jerry Snider, Jimmy Floyd, Lebron Kelley, James Stoker, Kirk Samsel, and Joe Henry. Honorary pallbearers: Wade Harp, Tommy Copeland, Lamar Buckner, Will Smith, David Thurman, Billy Boyle, and Gene Mayberry.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.

Wilbur Hubert Bishop, 90, Valdosta

Wilbur Hubert Bishop of Valdosta died Tuesday, May 22, 2012. He was 90.

He was born in Aucilla, Fla., on Nov. 28, 1921, to the late George Thomas Bishop and Alice Eva Anderson Bishop. He retired from Owens Illinois now Packaging Corporation of America after 30 years of service. He was a charter member of Azalea City Baptist Church now known as Crossroads Baptist Church where he was active as a deacon, trustee and in the senior ministry.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Rebecca Shattles Bishop who died in 2004; his sister, Vera Jones; brother, George Thomas Bishop and son-in-law, Jim Narey.

Survivors include his daughters, Gwen Simmons of Valdosta, Sharon Narey of Ringgold; grandson and his spouse, Gregg Simmons and Nancy of Jacksonville, Fla.; granddaughters and their spouses, Lysbeth Simmons Wilson and Andrew of Cambridgeshire, England, Lynn Simmons Orenstein and Scottie of Valdosta; great-grandson, Austin Orenstein and four great-granddaughters, Jordan Simmons, Ally Orenstein, Hollie Simmons and McKenna Wilson; a sister, Muriel Taylor of Monticello, Fla.; a nephew and two nieces.

Funeral services: Friday, May 25, 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charlie Scarbrough officiating. Burial: McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday May 24, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Crossroads Baptist Church Senior Ministry, 3001 Country Club Drive Valdosta GA 31601 or to United Hospice 407 Cowart Avenue Valdosta, GA 31602. The family would like to thank United Hospice and Mr. Bishop’s caregivers for their loving and dedicated service.

An online guestbook is available at: mclanefuneralservices.com.

Arrangements: Carson McLane Funeral Home.

Mary Nell Wilson Smith, 94, Pensecola, Fla.

Mary Nell Wilson Smith of Pensecola, Fla. died Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Funeral services: Friday, May 25, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with pastor W. Leroy Wilson officiating. Burial: Hannah Cemetery, Rising Fawn. Visitation: Thursday, May 24 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Elizabeth Grasham, 88, Ringgold

Elizabeth Grasham of Ringgold died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at a local hospital. She was 88.

She had lived most of her life in Subligna, where she was a member of the East Armurchee Baptist Church. She had lived in the Chattanooga area for 30 years, where she had worked at Dot and Peg Seamstress Shop and attended Temple Baptist Church. Her passions in life were her church, family, sewing, cooking and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Grasham; daughter, Sonya G. Hunt; brother, John Pettyjohn; and two sisters, Ethel Madden and Mena Fay Pettyjohn.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Susan Grasham of Rossville; sister, Maggie Hawkins of Canton; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: Thursday, May 24, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lakewood South Memory Gardens with Rev. T.D. Burgess officiating. Visitation: Thursday, May 24, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Vickie Lurain Dotson Gilley, 51, Chattanooga

Vickie Lurain Dotson Gilley of Chattanooga died Monday, May 21, 2012. She was 51.

She was born in Rockwood, Tenn., to the late Clifford and Eva Mae Dotson, and was of the Baptist Faith.

She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas and Sally Miller and Moat and Lula Dotson.

Survivors include her children, Rickey Wayne Gilley, Scotty Ray (Sara) Gilley, all of Chattanooga; siblings, Rev. Clifford (Sharon) Dotson of Signal Mountain, Larry (Teresa) Dotson of Chickamauga, Allen Dotson of Pikeville, Carolyn (Hodge) Rollins of Lookout Valley, Gail (Danny) Neighbors of Hixson, Rev. Ronnie (Connie) Dotson of Ooltewah; grandchildren, Cayla Dawn Jacob, Caden Wayne Gilley, Cavin Scott Gilley, Stone Scott Gilley, Sadie Grace Gilley; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Thursday, May 24, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Clifford Ray Dotson, Jr. and Rev. Ronnie Dean Dotsn officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-West. Visitation: Wednesday, May 23 from 1-9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home-Fort Oglethorpe.

Jack Dwight Leigh, Sr., 79, Ringgold

Jack Dwight Leigh, Sr. of Ringgold died Monday, March 21, 2012, at his residence. He was 79.

He was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, he was a retired employee of Southern Railroad, a member of SalemBaptist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William Marshall and Jewel Leigh; two brothers, William Robert “Bob” Leigh and James “Cud” Leigh; and sister, Alice.

Survivors include his wife,Wilma Sue Teems Leigh of Ringgold; two children, Jack “Jackie” Leigh, Jr. (Duanah) of Ringgold, and Sarah “Penny” Leigh of Ringgold; brother, Johnny Marshall “Johnny” Leigh of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Ann Leigh of Ringgold; two grandchildren, Brandon Leigh and Megan Leigh; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Wednesday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church in Ringgold with Rev. Danny Henson officiating. Visitation: Wednesday from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Raymond Virgil Norman, 62, Tunnel Hill

Raymond Virgil Norman of Tunnel Hill died Monday May 21, 2012. He was 62.

He was a resident of the Catoosa County area for the past 16 years and was formerly of Ooltewah, Tenn. He was former owner and operator of North Georgia Liquidators and was of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his father, Lewis Edward Norman.

Survivors include his wife, Maryann Cordell of Tunnel Hill; mother, Ruby Stevens Norman of Ooltewah, Tenn.; two daughters, Kathy Cordell and Candida Ray both of Tunnel Hill; sister, Debbie Harrell of Ooltewah, Tenn.; brother, Steve Edward Norman of Ringgold; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Thursday, May 24, at 2 p.m. at Gordy Memorial Gardens with Bro. Jimmy Powell officiating. Visitation: Wednesday from 3-9 p.m. and Thursday until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

Christine Hansard Cowart, 90, Rossville

Christine Hansard Cowart of Rossville died Sunday, May 20, 2012. She was 90.

She was born in Midway on August 14, 1921, as the eldest of six children. She graduated from Milton High School and Reinhardt College. She and her husband, James, raised their family while living 17 years in Rome, and after relocating to Rossville in 1966, she worked for many years for State Farm Insurance Company. She sung in the church choir while living in Rome, and up until the time of her death, was an active member of Brainerd United Methodist Church. She was dedicated to her friends and weekly exercise class and was an avid gardener, bird watcher and pianist. She was the definition of a gracious Southern lady and could always be counted on for encouragement and support. She thoroughly enjoyed being a grandmother and a great grandmother and will be missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Cowart; and brothers, William Hansard and James Hansard.

Survivors include three sisters, Claudine Casey, Betty Mansell, and Bert Johnston; two sons, James (Rachel) and David (Sandy) Cowart; five grandchildren, Zachary (Laurie), Mary, Holly, Carol, Alicia, and Courtney Cowart; and two great-grandchildren, (Harper, Ella) Cowart.

Funeral service: Thursday, May 24, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel of Roswell Funeral Home, with Rev. Malone Dodson officiating. Burial: Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation: May 22, from 5-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Edna Erlene Sargent, 71, Fort Oglethorpe

Edna Erlene Sargent of Ft Oglethorpe died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at her home. She was 71.

She was a homemaker, and member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Robert Sargent; sons, Marroll (Sandy) Sargent and Michael (Britt) Sargent all of Ft. Oglethorpe; brothers, Franklin, Melvin, Eugene and Glen Phillips; sister, Wanda Mae “Oma” Joiner; two grandchildren, Misty Fields and Elliot Sargent and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, May 21, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Matt Hall officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Sunday, May 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, 3239 Battlefield Pkwy.

Nancy Lawrence, 77, Chickamauga

Nancy Lawrence of Chickamauga died Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was 77.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lawrence, and son, Ronald Roberts.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-laws, Pat (Terry) Smith, of Ringgold, Julie (Chris) Landers, of Ft. Oglethorpe, Vicki (Mark) Dubois, of Addison, Mich.; son, Ronald (Pam) Williams, of Chickamauga; sister, Diane (Skip) Heptinstall, of Ringgold; twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and two nephews.

Funeral service: Friday, May 25, at noon in the funeral home chapel. Service by Rev. David Boyle. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, May 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Pallbearers: Scott Belcher, Terry Smith, Brandon Smith, Skip Heptinstall, Mac Henry, and Jared Williams.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.



Connie Sue Henry, 52, Rossville

Connie Sue Henry of Rossville died Monday, May 14, 2012. She was 52.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her father, William White.

Survivors include her mother, Barbara Williams of Rossville; two sons, Caleb Henry and Seth Henry both of Chickamauga; sister, Cali White of Fort Worth, Texas; lifelong friends, Kim McMahan of Chickamauga; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: held at a later date and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Wendell Keith Parrish, 44, Fort Oglethorpe

Wendell Keith Parrish of Fort Oglethorpe died Friday, May 18, 2012. He was 44.

He had lived in West Virginia and the north Georgia areas for most of his life and was of the Methodist faith. He was previously employed with JNJ Express as a Truck Driver for more than six years, he had a passion for riding motorcycles and was just a big kid at heart.

He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Parrish and father-in-law, Clarence Posey.

Survivors include his wife of more than 11 years, Christy Parrish of Fort Oglethorpe; mother, Bonnie Kimble of Fort Ashby, W.Va.; mother-in-law, Margaret Posey of Fort Oglethorpe; sister and brother-in-law, Rachel and John Cobb of W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, May 22, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James Barker officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Monday, May 21, after 2 p.m.

An online guestbook is available at: wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.

Lucy Anna Depew, 97, Ringgold

Lucy Anna Depew of Ringgold, formerly of Johnson City, Tenn., died Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was 97.

She was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and was retired from Smith Nursing Home as an R.N. She was a member of the Liberty Church of the Brethren and was a “workaholic.” Her passions in life were gardening, canning, and taking care of others.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Depew; children, Noah Paul Isenberg, Midlred Little and Clarence Paul Isenberg; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Una Marie Bradley of Rossville, and Jackie Anna McPherson of Telford, Tenn.; granddaughter and caregiver, Stella Hayes of Ringgold; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service:Wednesday, May 23, at 11 a.m. in the Gray Funeral Home chapel. Burial: Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Monday, May 21, from 4-8 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home and Crematory. Tuesday, May 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the Gray Funeral Home in Gray, Tenn.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com

Arrangements: Gray Funeral Home, Gray, Tenn., and the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Clara Joan Ott, 76, Lookout Valley

Clara Joan Ott of Lookout Valley died Friday, May 18, 2012, in a local heatlh care facility. She was 76.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and attended the United Church of God. She was retired from CVS in Lookout Valley following fifteen years of service, was a former member of the Eastern Star and loved working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Agnes Wall; and sister, Barbara Hall.

Survivors include her chidlren, Michael Lynn (Diane) Ott of Chattanooga, Randall Wesley (Sherry) Ott of Vidalia, Tina (John) Rogers of Chattanooga, Lorna Croft of Chattanooga and Bradley (Frances) Ott of Chickamauga; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Monday, May 21, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Don Taylor and Shawn Chappa officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, May 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An online guestbook is available at: lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Tammy McGaha Dowd, 48, Plainville

Tammy McGaha Dowd was laid to rest on Sunday, May 20, after her passing on May 17, 2012, at Gordon County hospital. She was 48.

She was preceded in death by her father, Russell McGaha.

Survivors include her husband James Phillip Dowd; son J.P. Dowd, Jr., both of Plainville, son Michael Gilliland; granddaughter, Madison Gilliland and grandson Mason Gilliland all of LaFayette; mother, Frances McGaha Thompson and stepfather W.H. (Dub) Thompson of Chickamauga; sister, Cathy McGaha Hixon, Pennie McGaha Callahan, both of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: First Church of God of Prophecy in Plainville, with Revs. Terry Burns and Jerry Gaddis officiating. Burial: Scott Cemetery, Plainville.

Pallbearers: Michael Gilliland, JP Dowd, Rusty Cooper, Kevin Crane, Mikey Bridwell, Jonathan Waller and David Defreese.

Arrangements: Max Brannon Funeral Home of Calhoun.

Eloise Crawford Hixon, 87, Fort Oglethorpe

Eloise Crawford Hixon of Fort Oglethorpe died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at her residence. She was 87.

She was a founding member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe in 1952. Since 2001, she worked at the Colonnade and was a Recognized Volunteer. She worked in the real estate business prior to 2001.

She was preceded in death by her husband, T. G. Hixon Jr.; and brother, Jim Crawford.

Survivors include her son, Ronnie (Kaye) Hixon of Chattanooga; daughter, Nola (Pat) Shivers of Springfield, Mo.; brother, George C. (Marie) Crawford of Jasper, Tenn.; sister, Paula (Parnick) Stone of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Stacie Allred, Krissy Llewellyn, Jennifer Green and Emily Ashlock; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Monday, May 21, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Jason Thomas and Randy Bell officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, May 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Honorary pallbearers: volunteers of the Catoosa County Colonnade.

An online guestbook is available at: heritagefh.com.

Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.

Mary Scott, 61, LaFayette

Mary “Glenda” Scott of LaFayette died Friday, May 18, 2012. She was 61.

She was a member of the Fairview South Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by mother, Ruth Lawson; and brother, Lester Lawson.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Scott; father, Lee Lawson; daughter, Renea and husband John Randall Dearing; son, Donald Ray Jr. “Tad” and wife, Tamara Price Scott, all of LaFayette; sister, Barbara Carter of Summerville; brothers, Bobby Lawson and Kenneth Lawson, both of LaFayette, and Thomas Lawson, of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; grandchildren, Hannah Dearing, Olivia Dearing, Chandler Scott, and Austin Dearing; three nieces and six nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at the Fairview South Baptist Church. Service conducted by Revs. Lowell Cantrell, Garland Hullender, and Bud Marteen. Burial: Fairview South Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitaiton: Sunday, May 20, from 5-8 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, of LaFayette.

Connie Boyd Braught, 93, Rock Spring

Corinne Boyd Braught of Rock Spring died Saturday May 19, 2012. She was 93.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Braught.

Survivors include her daughters, Janice Peoples of Rock Spring, Pat (Don) Bethune of Rossville; grandchildren, John Peoples, Iris Jarrell, Amy Stone, Brent Edgeman; seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: at Wallis Memorial Chapel Monday, May 21, at 11 a.m. Service conducted by Rev. David McDonald. Burial: Rock Spring Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday from 4-8 p.m.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.



Donna Faye Sprayberry Gass, 71, Ringgold

Donna Faye Sprayberry Gass of Ringgold died Thursday, May 17, 2012, at her residence. She was 71.

She was a native of Trion and had lived in the Ringgold area since 1962. She was a member of East Ridge Church of Christ and formerly worked at Price Pharmacy.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Joseph Gass, Sr.; parents, Charles Ralph and Faye Evelyn Buckalew Sprayberry and grandson, Tyler Gass.

Survivors include her five children, Joe Gass (Sharon), Chuch Gass (Suzi), Johnny Gass (Jennie, Betsye Gass Allison (Craig), all of Ringgold, and Trent Gass, of Princeton, N.C.; sister, Nina Crouch of Springfield, Tenn.,twelve grandchildren, Megan Townsend (Sam), Logan Gass (Kayla), Caleb Gass, Cole Gass, Cranston Gass, Cabot Gass, Alex Gass, Charlee Gass, Harrison Allison, Kailey Allison, Parker Allison and Helen Gass; one great grandson, Tyler Townsend; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, May 21 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Charles Cochran officiating. Burial: Anderson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, May 20 from 2-5 and 7-9, and Monday until funeral time at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.



Rodney Marvin Dickey, 61, Rossville

Rodney Marvin “Roger” Dickey of Rossville died Tuesday, May 15, 2012. He was 61.

He was born in Chattanooga to the late Walker and Nora Dickey, and served in the U.S. Army. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Dickey.

Survivors include his children, Chris (Aleta) Dickey, Chrystal (Michael) Plott, all of Ringgold; siblings, Karen Bradley of Rossville, Scotty Lewis of Red Bank, Jimmy Lewis of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Abbey, Savannah, Jordan, Mason, Alivia, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, May 18 at 12 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Steve Smith officiating. Burial: Private at a later date. Visitation: Thursday, May 17 after 5 p.m. and prior to the service Friday. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Barbara Ann Carr Hilliard, 85, Fort Oglethorpe

Barbara Ann Carr Hilliard of Ft. Oglethorpe died Wednesday, May 16, 2012. She was 85.

She was a native of Abilene, Texas, and had resided in the north Georgia area for the past 4 years. She was formerly of Goodlettsville, Tenn. She was a member of St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, DAR, Catoosa Senior center and AARP.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Hilliard; parents, Vernon and Edythe Moore Carr and brother, Vernon Carr II.

Survivors include her three daughters, Patricia H. Walker of Ringgold, Cecelia Moriarity of Seattle, Wash., and Barbara Hilliard of Fla.; sister, June Coates of Lakewood, Colo.; five grandchildren, Megan Wyre, Turner Walker, Rebecca McNally, Patrick Lee and Sean Moriarity; five great-grandchildren, Winston Wyre, Nicolas Wyre, Davis Wyre, Alexis Ray and Ross McNally; several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.

Patsy Wallace, 70, Chickamauga

Patsy Wallace of Chickamauga died Wednesday May 16, 2012. She was 70.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Wallace; parents, Carl and Dorothy Bettis; sister, Jackie Spears; brother, Alfred Bettis.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jan and James Bridges of LaFayette; sisters, Joan Hurt and Carol Youngblood; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Friday, May 18 at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Service conducted by Rev. Malcolm Harris. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, May 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

Catherine Nell Hawkins Peppers, 84, LaFayette

Catherine Nell Hawkins Peppers of LaFayette died Monday, May 14, 2012. She was 84.

She was a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Pep” Peppers.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-laws, Cathy (Wayne) Swanson, Phyllis (Tod) Lankford, Susan (David) Shattuck, Robin (Roark) Rubner, Crissy (Philip) McDonald, Tammy Edwards, and Katrina (Ken) Murphy; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service: Friday, May 18 at 2 p.m. from the Ridgeview Baptist Church. Service conducted by Rev. George Palmer. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers: son-in-laws, and three oldest grandsons. Arrangements by: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.



Roger Darrell Garrison, 50, Rossville

Roger Darrell Garrison of Rossville died Friday, May 11, 2012. He was 50.

He was born to the late Raleigh and Helen Stidham Garrison in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was of the Protestant faith, enjoyed fishing and Xbox, Alabama, NASCAR, Jeff Gordan and he worked for William McBride Drywall for 17 years.

Survivors include his three children, Chris and Rhonda Garrison of Chattanooga, Justin Garrison of Rossville; sisters, Della Downs and Sandra McBride of Rossville; brother, Robert Deaton of Rock Hill, N.C.; grandson, Lucas Garrison, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: Saturday from noon until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wilson Funeral Home in honor of Roger Garrison. Arrangements by: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Brandon Chase Noah, 22, Ringgold

Brandon Chase Noah of Ringgold died Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was 22.

He was born in Fort Oglethorpe, August 14, 1989. He attended Oakwood Baptist at Gateway, Ringgold and was employed at the Animal Clinic East. He loved playing baseball, Nascar, Georgia football and snowboarding. He attended Bearden High School in Knoxville, Ringgold High School and Chattanooga State.

He was an outgoing young man who had a heart of gold and loved to make people laugh. He had a compassion for animals and enjoyed his job. “God looked past his sickness and addiction and saw his heart….and his heart was good.”

He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Jim Noah and Willard Suggs; great-grandparents, Mary and Clyde King, Henry and Gladys Lowery, Dewey and Mattie Suggs, and Bill and Letha Noah.

Survivors include his mother, Sherry Price of Ringgold; father, Curt Noah of Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters, Presley Price and Callie Price, both of Ringgold; fiancée, Julianne Smith of Chattanooga; grandparents, Betty Noah of Knoxville, Geneva and James Cole of Rock Spring, Pawpaw, Ronald Adams of Ringgold, Pepaw, Pete Justice of Muscle Shoals, Ala.; first cousins, Latosha (Danny) Parker of Ringgold, Dakota Burrage of LaFayette, Kaleb Burrage of LaFayette, Nicholas Suggs of Ringgold, Tristan Phillips of Ringgold; aunts and uncles, Michael (Deidre) Suggs of Ringgold, Angel (Jody) Burrage of LaFayette, Scott Noah of Knoxville; great-aunts and -uncles, Rabon (Frances) Lowery of Florence, Ala., Billy (Alma) Noah; and pets, Mojo Rising, Hendrix and Marley.

Funeral services: Friday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Burris, Rev. Chad Russell, Keith Kernowski officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Visitation: Thursday, May 17 from 12-8 p.m. and 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements by: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.