Wilson Funeral Home-J. Avery Bryan Chapel

Luther Allen "Luke" McClure, age 90 of Chickamauga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born to the Late Luther S. McClure and Mae Thomas McClure in Rock Spring, was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia Area and was of the Presbyterian Faith. Luke served his country in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict and retired from Kraft Foods after more than 25 years, in 1992. He was a loving uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. Luke was also preceded in death by his brother, Joe Westmoreland. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in the Chickamauga City...

Reverend Jack Lamar Key, Pastor of Gateway Baptist Church in Rossville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, November 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. After 63 years in the ministry, preaching and singing the Gospel of Salvation, Jack had the honor of meeting Jesus Christ face to face. Jack, age 79, was the son of the late Olin and Gladys Key. He was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Key Myrick. Mr. Key proudly served his country during the war with Vietnam as a Sailor in the United States Navy aboard the USS Suribachi (AE-21). Left to cherish Jack's memory are his loving wife Judy Key, son Mike (Cindy) Key, his beloved grandchildren, five...

Joseph Alan Holmes, age 57 of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born to the late Johnny Lee Holmes and Joyce Lynn Thomas Holmes in Charleston, WV. Joseph moved to the North Georgia area in 1985 and attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Throughout his life, his careers included the mechanical and technical industries. He was a hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed giving new life to broken things. Joseph was passionate about NASCAR and Ham Radio. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend who will be greatly missed. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Sandee Holmes, his son, Alon Holmes, siblings, Jeffery Lee Holmes and Jeannette...

Madeline Callahan Martin, age 91 of Ringgold, GA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born in Mobile, AL to the late Herbert Callahan and Fannie Bell Fisher Callahan. She lived in the Atlanta, GA area for more than 40 years, and then in Ringgold, GA for the past 21 years. She was of the Christian faith. Madeline was also known as "Sissy" by her siblings and as "MeMe" by her grandchildren and the community. She enjoyed her days at the Catoosa County Senior Center, taking care of the thrift store and spending time with her special friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed. Madeline was...

Alma Aline Clark Travillian born September 19, 1940 to Arnold Webster Clark and Martha Jane Strickland Clark who preceded her death, departed this life on February 4, 2022. Aline graduated from Chattanooga Valley High School in 1959, and she retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield after 29 years of service. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence J. Travillian; son, Alan C. and infant daughter Cindy Renea Travillian. Aline is survived by her sons, Jerry Lamar (Darla) Travillian, John David Travillian; grandchildren, Jessi(Clint), Blaine(Misty), Amber(Adam) and Webster; great grandchildren, Maddison, Ella, Sulley, Piper, Skylar, Brooklyn, Gunnar, Caiden, Jaelyn,...

Frances Wooden Chastain, age 102, of Fort Oglethorpe went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born to the late W.L. and Daisy Hays Wooden in Walker Co., was a graduate of LaFayette High School, class of 1937, before working for Cabin Craft, Inc. in Dalton. Frances has lived in the Fort Oglethorpe area since 1956 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lakeview & was part of the T.E.L. Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Drennon Arthur Chastain, sisters, Carrie Wooden, Bonnie Wooden, Hazel W. Graham and Kathleen W. Smith; brothers, Lester, Charles, Harold, and Fred Wooden and an infant brother. Frances is survived by her...

William Marvin Askew Jr., our beloved Dad, Pop Pop, and friend to many entered eternal life on December 2, 2020. Billy was born August 4, 1937, to William Marvin Askew and Chloe Barron Askew in Newnan, Georgia. Billy was the patriarch of our family and the epitome of a true southern gentleman, a small man in stature but a giant in his acts of love, generosity, and friendship. He was gentle and soothing with a quick wit and smile while being steadfast in his faith and devotion, even when faced with heartbreaking loss and grief. After graduating Newnan High School, Billy began college at West Georgia College on a tennis scholarship, then transferred to the University of Georgia and was a...

Doris Juanita Parrish Caldwell, age 87 of Chickamauga, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was born to the late Deed Elder and Ruby Belle Duncan Parrish in Chickamauga, was a lifelong resident of Chickamauga and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Doris was a graduate of Gordon Lee Memorial High School, class of 1952. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed. Doris was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Munro and brother, Harold Parrish. She is survived by her loving husband, of 66 yrs., Clyde Caldwell, children; Denise Carpenter and Darren (Kim) Caldwell, sister; Patricia Roark, 4...

Jackie Nelson McPherson, age 70 of Chickamauga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Henry and Bessie Early Nelson in Carbon Hill, AL, lived most of her life in the Chickamauga Area and was a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church. Jackie was a graduated of Gordon Lee Memorial High School, Class of 1968, was employed by the Chickamauga Telephone Company for the past 52 yrs. and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be greatly missed. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Tommy Nelson, Gert Montgomery, Judy Hood and Hazel Nelson. She is survived by her loving husband, of 37 yrs.,...