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Carol - best known as Nana - a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and animal lover, passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2025. Born on March 2, 1957, Carol brought joy and laughter to the lives of many. Carol was a devoted mother to her daughters, Melissa, Stacey, and Kristin, and a proud grandmother to Alex, Dylan, and Austin. She and her husband, Randy, shared a deep love and a lifetime of playful banter. She adored her great-grandsons, Rade and Beckett, and cherished every moment spent with them. She was eagerly awaiting her first great-granddaughter this spring. She loved the thrill of riding motorcycles, the timeless sounds of 70s and 80s music, and...

Chad Eric Hackney went to be with our Lord Saturday, December 14, 2024. Chad had suffered many years with various health issues and his earthly body wasn't able to sustain his final diagnosis. Chad grew up in Ringgold, GA and still spent much time there even after marrying and moving to Acworth, GA in 2017. Chad is survived by his loving wife, Kay, daughter Bailyn, and was a dog dad to Lola and Harley. He is also survived by his mother Sherry Hackney and sister, Lori Wheeler (Jeremy). He is preceded in death by his father, Landon Darrell Hackney. He will be missed by numerous loved ones, friends and family. Chad was a Master Furniture Maker by trade and was a 1997 graduate of Ringgold High...

Shirley "Marie" Panter Chancey, 89, of Ringgold GA passed away on November 3, 2024. She is survived by her loving son and daughters-in-law, Jony and Christina Chancey, Karen Chancey, and her Grandchildren, Cadence, Kynlee, and Sarah Grace. She is also survived by her brother Ralph Panter of Morganton GA, sister and brother-in-law Minnie and Bryan Watson of Blairsville GA, brother-in-law Paul Payne of Morganton GA, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents William Richard Panter and Willie Thomas Panter; brothers Frank, Harold, Hugh, Randall and Jake Panter and sisters, Rosemary Panter, and Evelyn Payne; her husband Hugh Willard Gilbert "Gil" Chancey, and son Hugh...

Carol Anne Mutter, cherished wife, mother, and friend, left our side to be with the Lord on November 3, 2024. Carol was many things to many people, but above all, she was a dedicated wife and mother, known for her fierce love for her family. She is survived by her husband Dr. Mitchell L. Mutter, the love of her life, and her three sons, Matthew, Justin, and Andrew, the pride of her life. She also leaves behind her daughters-in-law Sarah, Kathryn, and Anna Lee, and her grandchildren Phoebe, Eliza Belle, Wisehart, Nora, John Mitchell, and June. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlotte and Walter Lavender. Born on October 22, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, Carol spent most of her...

Nina Louise Hughes, 93, of Rossville went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Nina was born October 29, 1930 on Sand Mountain, Al to the late Thomas Arnold Stallings and Gazzie Lea Stallings. Nina was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area. She was saved at Mount Olive Church of Rossville. She was a proud charter member of Bible Baptist Church. She retired from Standard Coosa Thatcher/ Coats America where she worked for many years as a yarn tester. Nina was a devoted church member until the day of her passing. She is preceded in death by her loving husband William R. Hughes; daughter, Renva L. Hughes; siblings, Edith Biddle, Travis Stallings,...

William Barns Bowen, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024. Bill was born on December 18, 1942, in Tazewell, Virginia. Bill earned a Bachelor of Science in History, and then a Master of Science in Education & Administration from East Tennessee State University, before starting his career as a high school football coach in Richlands, Virginia. Ultimately, his destiny was to become a professional fundraiser for more than 50 years. He raised millions of dollars for dozens of non-profit organizations including Ferrum College, Virginia United Methodist Homes (VUMH, now called Pinnacle Living), and Alexian Brothers of the Southeast, in Chattanooga. Bill achieved the...

William Barns Bowen, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024. Bill was born on December 18, 1942, in Tazewell, Virginia. Bill earned a Bachelor of Science in History, and then a Master of Science in Education & Administration from East Tennessee State University, before starting his career as a high school football coach in Richlands, Virginia. Ultimately, his destiny was to become a professional fundraiser for more than 50 years. He raised millions of dollars for dozens of non-profit organizations including Ferrum College, Virginia United Methodist Homes (VUMH, now called Pinnacle Living), and Alexian Brothers of the Southeast, in Chattanooga. Bill achieved the...

Richard Lee Ball, age 80, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Richard was a devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who adored his family, animals, a good glass of Scotch, and music. Richard was born on July 31, 1943 to Florence and Turner Ball in Sylva, North Carolina. Raised on a dairy farm, he worked as an EMT while attending Tri-County Community College, where he studied Business Administration and Management. Following graduation, Richard worked in the journalism field until becoming the editor of the News-Herald in Blue Ridge, Georgia and then the Catoosa County News in Ringgold, Georgia. Richard retired from the editorial...

Stella Louise (Harrison) Bankston went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2023 at the age of 78. We ache to hear her laugh again, but we have peace knowing that she is no longer suffering and has received her ultimate healing. Praise the Lord! Born on March 28, 1945 in Stone Mountain, GA, she was the 5th of nine children born to Sam and Stella Harrison. Her family called her "Billie", but she was known outside of their home as "Louise". Valedictorian of her class at Loganville High School, Louise received a full scholarship to Tift College where she majored in Education. At Tift, she met Lana Layfield, who would give her a new nickname, "Lucy", and eventually introduce...

Wayne Benjamin Honeycutt, 93, a longtime resident of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1930 in Oakdale, Tennessee to Farrell and Tressie Langley Honeycutt. He graduated from Oakdale High School in 1949 and began working on the Southern Railroad in Chattanooga, TN. He married Rena Mae Melhorn on March 17, 1950. Wayne and Rena moved to Fort Oglethorpe in 1954. Wayne was active in the Post Recreation Association best known as PRA. He coached the Dixie Youth Baseball for many years, taking the All-Star team to the Dixie Youth World Series in 1966. He served on the Fort Oglethorpe Recreation Board and was recognized...

Dr. Richard James Bowers aka "Daddy Bowers" was born on March 28, 1946, in Herington, KS and left this world November 22, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. He attended the Council Grove, KS high school and then Wentworth military academy in Lexington, MO before graduating from University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. He then graduated from Kansas City University Medical School, the same medical school from which his father, Dr. James E Bowers, and his daughter Dr. Maria Bowers Headrick graduated. Rick did his residency at Ft Sam Houston Army base in San Antonio, TX and then served two years at Ft Cambell, KY and achieved the rank of Major. Then he moved to Chattanooga in 1978 to start his medical...

Hong Kee Barrett, 76 yrs old, of Chickamauga passed away on November 17, 2023. She was born in Chaiyaphum, Thailand on February 20, 1947. She retired from SHAW Industries in Lafayette after 18 years of service. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, playing cards, gardening, parties and family gatherings. Survivors include her loving husband, Gary Dennis Barrett; sons, Yack (Susan) Barrett and Denny (Amanda) Barrett; several brothers and sisters; grandchildren, Bryce, Allison and Beau and great-grandchildren, Lavrey and Emma; along with several nieces and nephews. Services was held 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 27, 2023 in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

Sara Minta McIntyre Bahner began her next adventure on October 28, 2023; she joined her beloved husband of sixty-six years, Thomas Maxfield Bahner, who died fifteen days earlier. She was born June 19, 1933 in Lumberton, North Carolina, where she spent a happy childhood with her parents, Clara Margaret Pope McIntyre and Robert Allen McIntyre, and her brother, "Bob" R.A. McIntyre, Jr. Sara played high school basketball and was head cheerleader, and she had a wonderful group of friends at school and church who made small town life a delight. Her family spent every summer at Wrightsville Beach where they often hosted house parties attended by many life-long friends, including Sara Alice...

Clifford Adam Foster, of Ringgold, passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife by his side on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born December 15, 1939 in Cooleemee, North Carolina to the late Dewey and Audrey Durham Foster. After spending much of his childhood working on farms alongside his brothers and sisters, Cliff graduated from Davie County High School in 1958. His sharp mind and math skills led him to choose industrial engineering as his career. He worked in North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, and South Carolina before moving back to Georgia in 1983 to work for Coronet Industries, where he retired in 2001. Cliff loved the Lord and was of the Baptist faith. A man with a...

Clifford Adam Foster, of Ringgold, passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife by his side on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born December 15, 1939 in Cooleemee, North Carolina to the late Dewey and Audrey Durham Foster. After spending much of his childhood working on farms alongside his brothers and sisters, Cliff graduated from Davie County High School in 1958. His sharp mind and math skills led him to choose industrial engineering as his career. He worked in North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, and South Carolina before moving back to Georgia in 1983 to work for Coronet Industries, where he retired in 2001. Cliff loved the Lord and was of the Baptist faith. A man with a...

William "Burton" Brown died peacefully after an illness on September 27, 2023. Burton was born October 20, 1932, to Madge Blaylock Brown and Henry LaFayette Brown at home on Mission Ridge in Rossville, Georgia and baptized in a tributary of West Chickamauga Creek. He attended a two-room local school and The Bright School. After graduating from McCallie School and Emory University, he served as a naval officer aboard a minesweeper, the USS Sanderling, during the Korean War. He passed the Georgia Bar exam while still a student at Emory Law School and began his law career in Atlanta, eventually serving as Assistant U.S. Attorney General under Robert F. Kennedy, an experience he fondly...

Laura Minghini, 77, of Rock Spring went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1946 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Julian and Martha McLendon. Mrs. Minghini was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe and enjoyed cooking and loved to spend time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her brother, Mike McLendon. Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, James Minghini; sons, Jim (Leanne) Minghini and Todd (Cherie) Minghini; grandchildren, Dylan and Emma; nieces, Leslie Odom and Meagan Johnson; along with her sister-in-law, Ann McLendon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude...

Retired Chief Warrant Officer (4), James Wilbur Kay, US Army passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was not a man of few words, nor would a few words describe his life or his accomplishments. He was a true American hero. He dedicated his entire life to God, country, and family. The American dream of freedom, democracy, and individuality "Be all you can be" exists because of combat veterans like "Wilb" Kay. After completion of his service he came back home to Rock Spring to raise prime beef cattle. His farm practices and methods are and were an example to others in quality and conservation. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Palmour (Albert), son, Kenneth Kay (Hannah), son, Brad Kay...

Etta Bell Johnson, a beautiful and inspiring Christian with a heart like no other, went home to be with Jesus Christ forevermore on Tuesday, June 27. She is now in His very presence. Etta was born in Lafayette, Georgia and lived most of her life in the Chickamauga/Rock Spring area. She faithfully served at Calvary Memorial Baptist Church, alongside her family. She was a singer, songwriter, pianist, and poet by heart and a hairstylist by trade. For several years, she managed her own salon where customers often became friends. She lived life to the fullest and was a difference maker. When she saw a need, she prayerfully worked to help. She passionately served God with all her heart, soul,...

Bonnie Buena Babb, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She lived in Ringgold for 62 years and was an active member at Ringgold First Baptist Church for 58 of those years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Herchel Babb and son, Wayne Michael and infant son, James Marion. She is survived by her sons, Roger (Sandra) and David (Lydia) Babb of Ringgold; five grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the loving care given to Bonnie by the staff of Morning Pointe of East Hamilton. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

William "Bo" Carl Adams II, 44, of Tunnel Hill passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. Bo was born July 25, 1978 in East Ridge, TN to William Carl Adams Sr. and Debra Millican Adams. He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia Area and of the Baptist Faith. He worked as sales manager for Parkway R.V. Center for the past 25 years. Bo was a famous YouTube personality for the past 12 years and will be missed by many. He is preceded in death by his mother, Debra Millican Adams. Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years, Crystal Ware Adams; father, William "Bill" Carl Adams, Sr.; daughter, Emma Sue Adams; sisters, Elizabeth Adams (Toby Jr.) McKenzie and Brittany Adams (Andrew)...