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Billie B. Ransom, 93, of Rossville, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  She was a lifelong resident of Rossville and 1945 graduate of Rossville High School and was actively involved with the Rossville Bulldogs and the Rossville Alumni Association.   Billie worked for Interstate Life Insurance for 42 years.  She was an avid bowler, and also involved in soft ball for many years.  She was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church for over 60 years where she was a...

Franklin “Frank” Simpson, 87, passed away on June 19, 2021.  He lived in Flintstone, GA and graduated from Chattanooga Valley High School in 1950.  Frank honorably served in the Navy and fought in the Korean War for 4 years.  He retired from Combustion Engineering as a welder in 1997 after 41 years of service. Frank loved to golf and enjoyed playing as long as he was able.  He also enjoyed Nascar racing and watching old western movies and television shows,...

Jack Dewayne “JJ” May, Jr, 30, passed away on June 18, 2021.  He grew up in the Ringgold and Chickamauga area and attended Gordon Lee High School. JJ was a former delivery driver who was active in the Honda Car Club.  “He liked to ride the roads and loved the open highway.”  JJ adored his daughter, Amya, and enjoyed playing games with her. He also cared deeply for his nephews.  JJ loved hanging out with his friends, listening to Rap music and...

Alice Stewart Kelley, 90, passed away on June 18, 2021.  She was born in Jacksonville, AL, lived in Michigan, Tennessee and most recently in Rossville, GA Alice attended Emma Sansom High School in Gadsden, AL.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed working crossword puzzles and making delicious, decorated cakes. Alice, along with her husband, were very active in the Church of God, where they headed up numerous, successful fundraisers. Alice is preceded in death by her husband, H.F....

David Hicks, 62, of Rossville passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at a local health care facility.  David was a lifelong resident of North Georgia where he had worked as a Tufting Machine Mechanic for over 40 years.  David loved to fish, he enjoyed 70’s rock music, and watching movies.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Hicks; and brother, Tony Hicks.   Survivors include his father, Willie Hicks; brother, James (Vickie) Hicks; sister-in-law, Kay...

Peggy Callahan Brown, 86 of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 in a local hospital.   Peggy was born and raised in the Chattanooga area and graduated in the 1953 class of Kirkman High School. She was a member of the Wauhatchie United Methodist Church and a past Worthy Matron and current member of the Eastern Star. Peggy worked as a CNA for over 25 years at Parkridge Medical Center and Hutcheson Medical Center. She loved to go fishing, travel to...

Lila Lee Davis, 90 of Rossville, passed away Wednesday June 9th, 2021 in her home. Lila was born in Chattanooga, TN and was a lifelong resident of Rossville, GA. She graduated from Kirkman High School in the late 1940s. Lila retired from UTC’s bookstore after over 20 years of service and also ran the Westside Voting Precinct. She loved to travel and had been to all 50 states and Europe. Lila was a nurturing and loving woman with an outgoing unique personality. She had a great sense of...

Julie Willoughby Sherrill, 49 of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 in a local hospital.   Julie was born in Chattanooga, TN and raised in the North Georgia area. She was in the last graduating class of Chattanooga Valley High School. Julie enjoyed collecting pocket books, relaxing and listening to 80s rock-n-roll, and was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan. She was a loving and big hearted woman and will be greatly missed.   Julie was preceded in death by her father,...

Timothy Lewis Smith, Sr. 77 of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 in a local hospital. Timothy was born in Chattanooga, TN and lived most of his life in the North Georgia and Chattanooga areas. He was a proud US Navy veteran having served from 1962-1966 and was a 33rd Degree Mason and Shriner. Timothy spent many years in law enforcement serving: on the 13th District Drug Task Force, Chief Deputy of Vanburen County, Homicide Investigator, Chief of Police in Algood, TN, and as a...

Carole A. Clairdy Holder, 79 of Rossville, passed away Monday, June 7th, 2021 in her home. Carole was born and raised in the North Georgia area and graduated from Lakeview High School. She worked in various positions in the food service industry all of her life in and around Chattanooga, most recently at Red Lobster. Carole enjoyed traveling around the US, spending time with her family on the water, and doting on her pets. She loved to laugh and have fun, her free spirit will be missed by...