Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory

Larry Gerald Woody, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn Woody. Survivors include his son, Matthew Woody; daughter, Jill Cheek; and grandson, Ben Alexander Childers. There will be no services per his request. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Terry Thomas Cropper, 58, passed away May 1, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Terry was born in Fresno, California on July 25, 1963. He was an entrepreneur, fisherman, and collector of many things. He was an investigator for Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. for 17 years. He drove all over the Atlanta metro area meeting with thousands of people for the firm. He enjoyed talking to people and helping others. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife and best friend Wendy C Garner; two sons Jeremy Cropper (Shelby) and Brandon Cropper (Madison); stepchildren James Ridgway and Maria Gabrielle Redden (Nicholas); his parents Jerry and Paulette Born; three sisters...

Sybil Lee Bohorfoush, 93, of Rock Spring went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by the family she adored and treasured. Sybil was born February 12, 1929 to parents Clarence F Edwards and Emma Perkins Edwards in the Trion Ga area. Sybil married Richard Stanfield Jr and had 3 beloved children. Tragically she was widowed at a young age. She later re-married Jack Stoker and had 2 cherished daughters. Sybil went to Cosmetology school and opened her own shop in Rock Spring, GA, Sybil's Beauty Shop. She made many friends over her 50 year career working alongside her daughter, Teresa. Mrs. Bohorfoush is survived by her daughters Teresa...

It is with extreme sadness that we announce Freda Gann Folks, age 78, was called home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2022. Freda was born on May 22nd, 1943 in Chattanooga to her parents Fred L. Gann and Nancy Higginbotham Gann. She lived in Chickamauga, GA with her loving husband Wendell for the past 37 years. Freda was office manager at the Walker County Water Company for over 52 years. She was beloved by her colleagues who still refer to it as "Freda's office". She retired in October of 2017. Freda was a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was a woman who brought immense joy to everyone she met, and had the most infectious laugh. She loved the color pink, spending time...

Wanda W. Myers lost her battle with cancer on January 20, 2022. She spent the last 20 years of her life struggling with breast cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, mycosis, and Hodgkin's lymphoma. She was remarkably resilient as she fought the battle; she never complained about her diagnoses. Wanda's doctors frequently praised her tenacity. She beat the other forms of cancer but succumbed to Hodgkin's lymphoma. Wanda was born on September 18, 1938 to Virginia and Grady Wallin of Chickamauga, Georgia. After graduating from Gordon Lee High School, she studied secretarial science at Edmonson Business College in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Early in her career, she worked as a legal secretary for...

Dr. Bill Hawthorne, 88, of Ringgold, GA passed away at his home on January 5, 2022. He was surrounded by his four children and his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Hawthorne. Bill practiced optometry for more than 40 years in East Ridge. Also, during those years on his farm in Ringgold, he and his family raised cattle, grew pick your own berries and were the largest grower of blueberry bushes in the southeast?Hawthorne Nursery. He was a lifelong, faithful, member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, involved as a church leader and an advocate for Christian education. Highlights of his retirement years included traveling to Alaska, bird watching, woodworking, and homebuilding, including his...

Bobbie Newman Brock, 82, of LaFayette went home to be with her Lord Sunday, October 3, 2021. Bobbie was born December 22, 1938 in Charleston, TN to the late James Milas and Katherine Pauline Newman. She has been a resident of the North Georgia area for almost 50 years and was member of Redeemed Ministries. She worked many years as a spinning operator for Candlewick Carpet Mill and Shaw. The only thing Bobbie loved more than tending to her farm was taking care of and spending time with her precious family. She is preceded by her loving husband of 46 years, James Brock; son, Michael Jeffrey Brock; siblings, James Edward, Neva Ruth Burnham, Christine Elizabeth Newman and Jerry Herman...

Leonard James Potts, 84, of Tunnel Hill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born in Phoenix, N.Y. on November 9, 1936. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy A. Potts; daughters, Debora and Martha Golden, Tunnel Hill, GA, daughter, Katherine Neville, Liverpool N.Y, son; Leonard Scott (Paula) Potts of Churchville N.Y.; son, Mark Golden (Sherrie) of Citra, Fl., son, Phillip Golden (Julie) of Deltona, Fl, son, Daniel Golden (Kelly) of Springfield, Mo, son, Steven Bradley Golden (Rebecca) of Aldrich, Mo.; three sisters, Eleanor Sedner, Wilma Sedner and Joy Patterson; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter...

Rodney John Swanson, beloved husband of Marilyn Nungesser Swanson, passed into heaven September 2, 2021. Rod was born in Little Falls, MN, on September 12, 1939. He married Marilyn Nungesser in 1961, and they were married nearly 60 years. They were blessed with three children: Mark, Pam, and Reid. In Minnesota, Rod taught high school and became a stockbroker. In 1985, they moved to San Antonio, TX, where Rod worked at USAA as a financial services manager. He and Marilyn traveled to 43 countries and six continents. In 2007, they moved to the Chattanooga, TN area to be close to four of their ten grandchildren. Rod loved life, loved his wife and family, loved to play games, and loved to...

Rodney John Swanson, beloved husband of Marilyn Nungesser Swanson, passed into heaven Sept. 2, 2021. Rod was born in Little Falls, MN, on, Sept. 12, 1939. He married Marilyn Nungesser in 1961; and they were married nearly 60 years. They were blessed with three children - Mark, Pam, and Reid. In Minnesota Rod taught high school and then became a stockbroker. In 1985 they moved to San Antonio, TX, where Rod worked at USAA as a financial services manager. He and Marilyn traveled to 43 countries and six continents. In 2007 Rod and Marilyn moved to the Chattanooga, TN area because their son Reid and family were there. Rod loved life, loved to play games, and loved to tell jokes. Rod loved...

Charles "Charlie" Kelly, 65, of Covington, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Kelly, children Chris (Rhonda) Jordan, Marty (Sheila) Jordan, and Rodney (Christy) Jordan, grandchildren Brittney Jordan, Kyle Jordan, Mark Jordon, Kyle Nunley, Britney Viores, Ryan Harbin, Corey Harbin, Kelly Pound, and Ashley Huddleson, 13 great-grandchildren, brothers Emmitt Kelly Jr., Gary (Sheri) Kelly, David (Lisa) Kelly, and Michael (Joanne) Kelly, and sisters Evelyn Kelly Norman, Sher Kelly Ellis, and many loved nieces and nephews. The family will have a memorial service 2 PM June 26, 2021 at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home 1215 Access...

Olga Mae Bowman, 69, of Ringgold went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2021. She was born on August 18, 1951 in Guntersville, Alabama to the late Lonnie and Louise Dudley. Mrs. Bowman has lived in Ringgold for the past 32 years and was a member at the Chamberlain Road Full Gospel Church in LaFayette. She enjoyed to sing and spending time with her family. Survivors include her loving husband of 32 years, David Bowman; son, Jamie (Lela) Cordell; daughter, Rita Cordell; sister, Barbara Hurst; grandchildren, Hailey Johnson, C.J. Cordell, Olivia Cordell and Jesse Cordell. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ed Hise and Rev. Sam...

Margaret Elizabeth Williams Seay, age 94, of Cartersville, GA, went to be with her Savior and Lord on February 23, 2021. Mrs. Seay was born on January 9, 1927, in Rossville, GA, the oldest of three daughters to Mr. and Mrs. T. Belton Williams. According to her written testimony, Margaret "was taken to church regularly as a child and taught Christian principles from the very start. My parents had family devotions and read the Bible to me and my sisters. As a result of my early training, I realized my need for a Savior while only a child and trusted Jesus to save me when I was nine years old." Margaret graduated from Central High School, Chattanooga, TN, in 1944, then attended Bob...

Eva Caroline White Rich, 59, of Rocky Face, GA, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. Caroline was creative and loved crafting. She loved crocheting, knitting, and crafting items to brighten someone's day. She had a card ministry. She sent cards to others, sending love, compassion, and encouragement. Caroline graduated from Ringgold High School in 1979. She received her LPN from Dalton State. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Jeff Rich, daughter, Amanda Sessions, Son, Jay Rich, Rocky Face, GA. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Callan Hayes of Cohutta, GA and Robert Sessions of Montgomery Alabama. Parents are James and Sadie White, Ringgold, GA. Siblings, Jamey...

Kenneth H. Snow passed away on November 1, 2020. Kenneth was born in Chickamauga, GA to the late Thomas W. and Johnni H. Snow. He was an employee of the City of Chickamauga and has previously worked in the family business, Wayne Snow Nursery. He had attended Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Snow, and his brother Wayne Snow, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Beth Snow, children Becky (Chris) Jackson, Mac Snow (Shannon) and Gina Snow, grandchildren Tanner and Savannah Van Pelt of Arkansas, Tyler Jackson, Marida Jackson; great-grandchildren Holden Van Pelt of Arkansas; brother Mike Snow, niece Angel Snow, nephews Jonas Snow, Canon (Kristen)...

Richard B. ("Dick") North, a lifetime resident of Rossville, passed away on July 23, 2020, after a brief illness. He was 88 years old. Dick was born on September 10, 1931, the son of Grace and John Henry North. He was the 6th of 7 North brothers who were a force in local athletics in the late 1940's and early 1950's. He attended Rossville High School, where he played on the varsity football and basketball teams. He was a member of the Rossville basketball team that won the 1946 Georgia State championship. He was the captain of the basketball team his senior year. In 1994, Dick was inducted by the Rossville High School Alumni Association into its Sports Hall of Fame. After high school,...

Betty Lucille Chambers Cabeen, 70, of Ringgold, went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born October 19, 1949 to the late Robert Guy Chambers II and Bertha Rene Higdon. The only things she loved more than birds, books and God's creation, was her loving family and the Lord Jesus Christ. She loved them big and loved them faithfully. At the age of nine, Mrs. Cabeen was sent to live at the Bonny Oaks School along with two of her siblings. In her teens, a group of students from Tennessee Temple University began a Bible study at the home. It was through this ministry, that Betty accepted Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 15. Soon after, she...

Dr. Homer Dale Kemp, 79, passed away at his home in Ringgold, Georgia, on March 28, 2020, with his wife by his side. Homer was born, Jan. 25, 1941, in Union City, Tennessee, to Homer Lee and Dorothy Baker Kemp. He attended the United States Naval Academy and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He earned his masters and doctorate degrees from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville before beginning his academic career at Tennessee Technological University, where he served on the faculty for 40 years. At Tennessee Tech, Homer held a faculty position in the English Department, finishing his career as the head of the English Department. He was a devoted...

Randall "Randy" E. Easley, 69, of Rock Spring, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Randy was born September 13, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Bill Easley and Jean Easley Earhart. After graduating from East Ridge High School he attended both North Georgia Military College in Dahlonega, GA and UTC. Randy loved building things and joined the Carpenter's Union soon after marrying his wife of 49 years, Ginger Waller Easley. He then helped construct Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, later entering the Health Physics program with TVA, and finally retiring from the RadCon division at Sequoyah in 2006. After dedicating his life to Christ Randy also served as a church planter for the local...

Christopher Alan Townley died Friday, March 6, 2020 at his home in Chickamauga, Georgia with his family by his side after a year-long battle with glioblastoma. Chris was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 11, 1952. He graduated from Tucker High School in Tucker, Georgia, attended Stetson University, and graduated from Mercer University and Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He married Sandra Carolyn Davis, his high school sweetheart, in 1972. Their twins, Heather and Shaun, were born in 1977. After law school, he worked in the District Attorney's office in South Georgia. After moving to Northwest Georgia in 1978, he worked in the District Attorney's office...

Allison "Buddy" Hildred Keeble Jr, 80, of Ringgold passed away at his home Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born September 14, 1939 to the late Allison Sr. and Ethel Whitehead Keeble. Buddy has been a resident in the North Georgia area for 17 years and was a member of Calvary Chapel Ringgold. In his free time Buddy stayed busy helping others, assisting with prison ministries, and supporting missions and missionaries. He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Dockter; grandparents, Docie Don and Hazel Keeble. Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years Marion Keeble of Hamburg, Germany; sons, Allison "Chip" Keeble III (Melissa) of Nashville, TN and Pat Keeble,...