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Mr. Clifford Wayne Crawford age 82, of Rossville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Mr. Crawford was born in Ringgold, GA, on December 8, 1938, the son of the late Claude Wilburn Crawford and Eva Jean Wright Crawford. He retired from Farmers Chemicals after many years of service. Mr. Crawford was a member of Westside Baptist Church. He enjoyed yard work and was an avid movie collector. In addition to his parents, Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his siblings, Calvin...

James Columbus “Jamie” Meece, 49, of Trenton, GA entered his eternal home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at a local hospital.  Jamie was a native of Fort Oglethorpe where he attended LFO High School.  He was an Electrician by trade and was currently employed by Dematic Corporation.  Jamie loved his family, spending time outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his special niece, Siera Storm Johnson; grandfather, Jesse Ray Curry; grandparents,...

John L. Hickman, III, 72, of Augusta, GA passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home in Augusta, GA.  Mr. Hickman was a native of Rossville where he was a 1967 graduate of Rossville High School.  He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam.  Mr. Hickman was an active member of Lumpkin Road Baptist Church in Augusta where he enjoyed making coffee in the mornings and working with the Security Team.  He retired in 2013 from Southern Company where he...

Debra Lynn Downey, 55 of South Pittsburg, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20th, 2021 in a local hospital.   Debra was born in Chattanooga, TN, raised in Trenton, GA, and graduated in the 1984 class of Dade County High School. She was a Christian and was a talented care giver for many years. Debra enjoyed going for rides in the county and relaxing on her float at the lake. Being at the lake was Debra’s happy place and she loved every minute they spent there....

Ruby Claudia Hicks Mannis, 92 of Rossville, went peacefully to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, September 19, 2021.   Ruby was born in Chattanooga, TN but had lived most of her adult life in the North Georgia area. She worked for many years at area hospitals as an LPN and was proud of the care she gave her patients. Ruby was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church, as well as, a member of the Dorcas Chapter of the Eastern Star.   Ruby is predeceased by her husband, Paul Mannis;...

Raymond Dewayne Howell, 56, of Chattanooga passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at a local hospital from Covid 19.  Dewayne was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a graduate of Unity Christian School.  He was a lifelong member of First Bible Methodist Church, worked for Goodwill on Dodds Ave. for over 31 years, and he also worked for Tennessee Sling for 10 years. Dewayne enjoyed walking around Rossville Blvd, 23rd Street, and Downtown meeting and talking to everyone and...

William Carl Foster, 76 of Rossville, passed away Saturday, September 18th, 2021 in a local hospital.   Carl was born and raised in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from City High School and worked for Bi-Lo for over 30 years before retirement. Carl was a loving husband and father and enjoyed spending time and talking with his friends. He enjoyed walking his dog, Bear, and dearly missed him. Carl adored his family and cherished his...

Priscilla Taylor Robertson, 83, of Rossville passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  Mrs. Robertson was lifelong resident of Rossville.  She was a past member of Parkway Baptist Church and was currently a member of New Haven Fellowship Church of God.  Mrs. Robertson loved the Lord, her family, traveling, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robertson; son, Kevin Robertson; and brothers, Walter, Larry, and...

Peggy Delaney, 80, of Ringgold passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home.  She was a native of Chattanooga where she was a graduate of Kirkman Technical High School.  Mrs. Delaney lived in Ringgold for over 50 years where she was a longtime member of Yates Spring Full Gospel Church.  She worked for over 30 years at Standard Coosa Thatcher Credit Union and she retired in 2003 as the Branch Manager of Memorial Hospital Credit Union with over 15 years of service. ...

Charles Robert “Bob” Newman, 83 of East Ridge, passed away Friday, September 17th, 2021 in a local healthcare facility.   Bob was born and raised in the Chattanooga area and graduated in the 1956 class of City High School. He was a proud US Army veteran and was a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church. Bob retired after many years working for Hamilton County. He loved to craft especially making Native American jewelry. Bob was well known in the Native community as “Whitewolf”...