Richard Ball
2024
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...