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Mary “Catherine” Pitts, 92, of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at a local hospital.  Mrs. Pitts was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga.  Being a mom is what she loved.  She was a great cook, she made her children’s clothes, enjoyed curling their hair, and her home was always open to others.  Mrs. Pitts loved gardening, working with her rose bushes, sewing, quilting, and shopping.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M....

Flossie Justice, 94 of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, August 9th, 2020 in a local healthcare facility.   Flossie was born in Jackson Co., AL and was of the Christian faith. She worked for many years as a CNA for St. Barnabas Nursing Home and then as an in home care giver.   Flossie was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Justice; daughter, Vivian Justice and son, Wayne Justice.   Survivors include her son; Larry (Charlotte) Justice; daughters: Patricia Justice and...

Michael William “Orty” Orton, 56, of Chattanooga passed away on August 7, 2020.    Michael was a graduate of East Ridge High School and employed by Engineered Mechanical System as a sheet metal fabricator for 30 years. He loved finding “treasures” at flea markets, collecting vintage memorabilia and spending time with his family.   Michael is survived by his wife, Misty Orton; children, Korian (Ben) Bradley, Haley (Hunter) Taylor, Amanda Orton...

  Mr. Kirk Samsel, 68, of Flintstone, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, August 6, 2020. He was a life resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. He retired from the Walker County Board of Education. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, raising roosters, and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh “Burl” and Nora Samsel; sisters, Brenda...

Ruby N. Cobb, 75, of West Side Community in Rossville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. She was born June 28, 1945 to the late J.C. & Ella Blackburn.  She was married to the late Larry Joe Cobb. She was owner and operated Ruby’s Attic for 30 years and will be remembered for her gift, knowledge and talent about antiques.  Ruby loved all of God’s creatures and her favorite colors were lavender and purple.  She will be remembered...

Kathleen M. Jorgenson, “Kay”, of Rossville, GA, passed away at her home on August 5, 2020.   Kay was born in Chicago, IL and graduated from high school there, but lived most of her life in the North Georgia area.  She was transferred in 1972 by REA Express in Chicago to this area where she worked for 35 years.  She was also employed by Ernest Holmes, Corporate Staffing Resources and Convergys.  Kay enjoyed reading and being with her devoted husband, Clark.  She was a...

Roger Welch, 60, of Chattanooga passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  Mr. Welch was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area.  He was a 1978 graduate of East Ridge High School where he was involved in the JROTC Program.  Mr. Welch worked for ESI, Inc. in Chattanooga for twelve years, and also worked as a delivery Driver for Dixie Produce and TNT Produce.  Mr. Welch loved his family dearly.  He participated in all of his children and grandchildren’s events...

Allen Austin Roberson, 54 of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 in a local hospital.   Allen was born and raised in the Chattanooga area and graduated from Kirkman High School. He worked at Chattanooga Heat and Air for many years and had also worked in building and construction. Allen played football and baseball in school and was very passionate about music. He was a big TN Vols fan and an active member of Abba’s House in Chattanooga. Allen taught Safe classes in...

Will “Andy” Harris, Jr. 48, of Flintstone, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tn. Andy lived most of his life in the North Georgia area. He was a 1990 graduate of Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School and worked for Volkswagen of Chattanooga. He was an avid fan of Ford Mustangs, enjoyed music, movies and the Nashville Predators. Andy was preceded in death by his father, Will Andy Harris, Sr.; sister, Misty Cheri Harris;...

Gloria Jean Wilson, 90, of East Ridge went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Ft. Oglethorpe area, was a 1947 graduate of Central High School, and was a longtime member of Ft. Oglethorpe First Baptist Church.  Mrs. Wilson volunteered for 35 years at Hutcheson Medical Center in Ft. Oglethorpe and she received the Volunteer of the Year Award in the state of Georgia in 1993.  Mrs. Wilson loved the Lord,...