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Roger W. Brown, 57 of East Ridge, passed away peacefully form COVID complications on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022.   Roger grew up in the Fairview, Rossville Community and was a graduate of Rossville High School class of 1982 where he played on the baseball team. He served his country in the US Army as a Medical Specialist and was honorably discharged. Roger graduated from Kankakee College in Illinois. He enjoyed playing darts and would light up the room when he entered. His...

Ruby Kathleen “Kathy” Avans, 77 of Chickamauga, GA passed away Tuesday, January 26th, 2022.   Kathy was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was of the Christian faith. She was a Regional Manager and Store Manager at Krystal for almost 30 years. Kathy loved to read, especially mysteries, and studied her Bible daily. She enjoyed making paper flowers, playing with her two cats, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. Kathy is a...

Jane Marie Ringer Thornburg, 87 of Fort Oglethorpe went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 24, 2022.  Mrs. Thornburg was a native of Birmingham, Alabama and moved to the Chattanooga area when she was 8 years old and lived in the Rossville/Fort Oglethorpe area since 1952. Mrs. Thornburg was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and a prayer warrior throughout her life.  In 1960 she became an active member of the South Rossville Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for...

Marie E. Meredith, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022.  Marie was born on November 22, 1925 to the late Mr. Charles Cooper and Mrs. Birdie Cooper in Tunnel Hill, GA.   Marie was a woman of faith and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  She was also a devoted wife, and Loving mother and grandmother.  Marie was an avid reader and enjoyed doing word puzzles and working in her garden.  She worked for the TVA for over 30...

Mr. Charles Leonard Cofer, 73, of Chickamauga, GA went to be with his Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Charles was born on May 16, 1948 to the late Mr. Charles E. Cofer and Mrs. Rosie Lowe Cofer.   Charles was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather.  He was a   graduate of Rossville High School class of ’66.  After high school, he served in the United States Navy and graduated from UTC with a degree in...

William "Bill" Blankenship, 77, of Flintstone, GA passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.   Bill was born in Pikeville, Tennessee to Jess & Hazel Blankenship. He was a life-long resident of North Georgia/Chattanooga.  Bill retired from Sloan Paper Company after 32 years of service as Warehouse Manager.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.  He will...

Our Dad, Kenny “Pencil” Lamar Fowler, 60, went to play bass for his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 21, 2022. On February 11, 1961, Kenny was born to Rev. William “Billy” Fowler, Jr., and Mrs. Wilma Fowler in Chattanooga, TN.   Dad was the greatest man we have ever known. He taught us the meaning of love every day. We never ended a phone call or left the house without an “I love you.” Dad knew he was in love with Mom from the very beginning of...

Terrance “Terry” V. Williams, 67, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA passed away 1/21/2022 at a local hospital.    He is survived by his mother, Esther McDonald of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, brother, Paul (Audrie) Williams, Jr. of Ringgold, GA and a niece, nephew, and one great niece and two great nephews.     A Celebration of Terry’s Life will be conducted on 1/28/2022 in the chapel of Lane Funeral Home South Crest Chapel at 11am.   Arrangements by Lane Funeral...

Mr. William L. Vines, Jr. passed away on January 21, 2022.  William was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Mr. William L. Vines, Sr. and Mrs. Mary Mathis Vines on August 3, 1926.   William was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the Philippines.  William was definitely a man of his word and could be depended on without fail.  He worked for more than 40 years as a mechanic for Power Brake and Supply.  William also coached and umpired little league...

Patricia Ann Cooke, 81 of Chickamauga, GA went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022.   Patricia lived in Walker County most all of her life. She was retired from B&T International and previously worked for Chattanooga Paper and Woodenware for over 30 years. Patricia was a member of the Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church for over 35 years and was involved in many church activities. She was also actively involved in her community serving as President of the...