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Paul Wayne Key “Mountain Paul” “Paul Paul”, of Ringgold, GA passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. Paul was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and he retired from Johnston Pump Company.  Paul loved the outdoors, Mt. Aetna, rock bouncing, watching NASCAR, and playing golf.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mary Elizabeth Key; brothers, Charles and Bill Key; and sister, Sally Ross.   Survivors include his loving daughter and...

Robert F. McCain of Rossville GA was taken from this world on April 15, 2021. Robert was many things to many people: A husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, Vietnam Veteran, mentor, author, inventor, cancer survivor, prankster and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and metal detecting. He especially enjoyed teaching new hunters the ins and outs of deer hunting-(or sneaking up on them when they fell asleep in the woods.) Robert served his country in the US Army. He was deployed to...

Johnny Leon Cranfield, 66 of Apison, passed away Thursday, April 15th, 2021 in a local healthcare facility.   Johnny was born and raised in the Chattanooga, TN area. He was a faithful Christian man and will be deeply missed by his family.   Johnny is survived by his wife, Anita Cranfield; children: Jonathan Cranfield and Candace (Trey) Chenkus; grandchildren: Gia Marie Daniel and Colten Cranfield.   All services will be private.   Arrangements are by the South...

Kenneth McBryar, 90 of Lookout Valley, departed for his eternal reward on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021.   Kenneth was completely devoted to his wife of 71 years. Around those he didn’t know, he was quiet and shy, but among his friends and family he easily shared his love and laughter. He had a kind, soft heart that was an unusual trait in men of his generation. Everyone was “Bud” or “Hon” to him. Kenneth grew up and worked his whole life in his...

Sandy Swanson, 79, of Ft. Oglethorpe passed away, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at a local hospital.  Mrs. Swanson was a native of Lake Erie, Ohio and had lived most of her life in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area.  She was a member of the Brainerd United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.  Mrs. Swanson retired in 2004 from Fortwood Center in Chattanooga with over 25 years of service.  Her passions in life were her children, grandchildren, weeding her...

Virginia Barton, 60, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 10, 2021 at a local hospital with her family by her side.  She was employed with in the Textile Industry for many years with Shaw Carpets being her last.  Virginia enjoyed riding her motorcycle, participating in benefits rides, and taking trips to Florida.  She cherished time with her family and she loved them dearly.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Lois...

Lloyd Lee Bryant, 58 of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on April 11, 2021, at his residence.  He was born the youngest son of the late Roy Lee, Sr., and Janie Jeanell Bryant on July 7, 1962.   He grew up in the Fairview area of Rossville before his family relocated to Chatsworth.    Lloyd was a free spirit who never met a stranger.  He was a man who deeply loved his family, which included his parents, siblings, girls, grandbabies, nieces and nephews and a lot...

Jolene Motley, 49, of Rossville passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home.  Jolene lived most of her life in Rossville.  She was a homemaker who loved her family dearly and spending time with her granddaughter.  She loved her dogs, her grand dogs, spending time outdoors, camping, traveling, and just riding around.   She was preceded in death by her mother, Marcy DeLand; and cousin, Sam Armstrong.   Survivors include her husband, Jim Motley; children, Jimmy...

Baby Donnie Ruffner My precious baby boy, Donnie, was born at 10:31 a.m. on April 2nd, 2021 weighing almost 3 lbs.  He was very strong and fought really hard but we lost Donnie at five days old.  His lil lungs just weren’t ready for that much of a fight.  He will be laid to rest in Baby Land with is lil family members. Survivors include his mother, Sarah Marie Brooks; father, Michael Brandon Ruffner; two brothers, Dean and Joey Ruffner; maternal grandparents, Fred and...