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Benjamin Franklin Guerrini, 59, of Ringgold passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  He was a lifelong resident of Catoosa County and a 1982 graduate of Ringgold High School.  He received his Drafting and Design Associates Degree from Dalton College in 2006.  He worked for many years as Foreman with Precon Construction, he served in the Army National Guard during Grenado, and he was a proud member of Rolling Thunder.  Benjamin loved to fish and was known to hunt in his...

Pratul Parekh, 68, of the East Brainerd Community passed away, Monday, March 20, 2023 at a local hospital.  He was a native of India, had lived in the United States for over 45 years, and the past 23 years in Chattanooga.  Mr. Parekh was a businessman who loved his family dearly. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and he also was known for his caring demeanor who would always lend a helping hand.  He loved to cook and his favorite was Italian Food.  Mr....

Forrestine Parm, 79, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 19, 2023.  She was a native of Calhoun, GA and had lived most of her life in Rossville.  She was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church.  Mrs. Parm loved her family dearly, spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed shopping and her weekend get aways with her sister, Evelyn.  Mrs. Parm’s favorite trip was to the beach, she...

Mr. William Vernon Headrick, 82, of Ringgold, GA passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after an extended illness.   Vernon was a member of Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church.  He was a lifelong employee of Kickoff Publishing Company, an avid fisherman, and a charter member of Chattanooga Bass Club, having won many of their tournaments along with angler of the year.  Vernon served in the U S National Guard for four years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years,...

Rev. Larry Underwood, 84, of Chickamauga, GA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 19, 2023.  Larry was born in LaFayette, GA in 1938 to the late Mr. Ray N. Underwood and Mrs. Vivian Lowery Underwood. Larry was a loving husband, father, and a devout Christian.He attended LaFayette High School and later graduated from Mercer Extension with a degree in theology. He was a professional truck driver, retiring from Consolidated Freight Company after many years of service.Larry...

Mr. Bob E. McMurray, 88, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  Bob was born in Chattanooga, TN on February 21, 1935 to the late Mr. Johnnie McMurray and Mrs. Velma Jackson McMurray. Bob was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area.  He graduated from Tyner High School Class of ’53.  Bob was very athletic and is a member of the Softball Hall of Fame for starting the Modified Softball League which is now nationwide.  Bob spent...

Mr. Hubert Alan Goins, 70, of Chattanooga, TN, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  Hubert was born in Chattanooga, TN on January 29, 1953 to the late Mr. Clarence Goins and Mrs. Mary Cline Goins. Hubert was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN.  He was a caring man who was always ready to help with his last dollar or a listening ear.  Hubert loved to play video games, was a talented artist, and worked for many years for Choo Choo...

April Moore, 32, of Flintstone, GA passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  April was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area.  She had attended Ridgeland High School where she enjoyed being part of the Chorus.  Throughout the years April had worked at the Walmart in Ft. Oglethorpe and the Neighborhood Market in Hixson.  April was a hard worker, and she loved her family dearly.  In her spare time, she loved to draw and paint.  She also...

Rhiannon was born and raised in Chattanooga Tennessee. She attended East Ridge Highschool. She enjoyed listening to music, reading about her interests, The X files, art, animals, and all things celestial. Most of all she loved her children and spending time with her family and friends. Rhiannon had a fun, loving and goofy personality. She loved to make people laugh. She was fun to be with and accepted everyone for who they were. Rhiannon will be remembered for the loving person she was and...

Sylvia Cohen, 78, of Flintstone, GA passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at a local hospital.  Mrs. Cohen was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was a homemaker for many years while the children were growing up.  As the children got older, she worked at Mar-Mode Hosiery in Chattanooga and Rossville Yarns for several years.  Her last job was at K-Mart in Ft. Oglethorpe where she worked in the Shoe Department.  In her retirement years she loved to travel with her...