Cody Davis, 45, of Ringgold, passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024.  Cody was born in Dalton, GA on January 29, 1979 to the late Truman Davis and Connie Davis.  Cody was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith.  He was employed at Floor Production and in his free time enjoyed coaching sports, camping, fishing, and spending time with his children. Cody will always be remembered as a loving and devoted father. He is preceded in death by his loving...

John Gilbert Ledridge, 87, of East Ridge went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 21, 1936 in Tyrone Kentucky to the late Albert and Irene Ledridge. Mr. Ledridge served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 95 and the Elks Lodge #91. John had been a member at East Ridge Presbyterian Church for 58 years where he served as an Elder and Deacon. He enjoyed square dancing, golf, bowling, reading and cheering on...

James Leonard Davis Jr, a devoted husband, proud veteran, and devout christian, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2024, at the age of 73. Surrounded by his adoring family, he made his journey to heaven at 1:05PM, leaving behind a legacy of love, honor, and service. He was a member of Stanley Heights Baptist Church in East Ridge, TN.  Jim, as he was affectionately known, was born on January 8th, 1951, in Rome, Georgia. From his early years in Ringgold, Georgia, Jim displayed a strong...

Barbara Ellen Brown, 90, loving mom, grandmother and great-grandmother went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday morning May 3, 2024.  She was a retired beautician , amazing homemaker and fantastic cook.  Her favorite things to do in life was taking care of the people she loved, cooking and shopping. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Clyde “Sonny” Brown, her parents, three sisters and granddaughter, Misty Renee Brown. Survivors include sons...

Jimmie Wayne Sewell of Flintstone, GA was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to his parents Fred H. Sewell and Juanita Holmes Sewell on December 31, 1934. He grew up in the Ridgedale community and graduated from Chattanooga Central High School in 1953. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 37 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed delivering flowers for Creighton’s Florist for many years. He gave his life to...

Marci (Lamar) Thompson Hobbs, peacefully went Home to her Lord on April 30, 2024 at The Alexian Village in Chattanooga, TN. Marci is survived by her children: Brenda (Stewart) Zane, Julie (David) Todd, Tommy (Jennifer) Hobbs, George Hobbs; her grandchildren: Katie Zane Brannon, Amy Zane Smith, Gracie Zane Jolly, Hannah Todd Kochenberger, Courtney Todd Root, Josiah Todd, Samuel Todd, Lydia Todd Russell, Zak Hobbs, Rachael Hobbs, Owen Honroth, 18 great-grandchildren and a sister, Kathie...

John (Jack) Warren McEwen, 25, of Lookout Mountain, passed away April 30, 2024, at his apartment in Nashville. He is survived by his parents Warren and Bronwyn McEwen, sister Mary Catherine McEwen, sister Bronwyn Hollis (Logan), brother Will McEwen, niece Eva McEwen, nephew Asher Hollis, and nephew Crew Hollis. An avid sports lover from birth, his first word was “ball”.  Early in the mornings, at three or four years old, he’d be watching ESPN instead of...

Carolyn Dolores “Tootsie” Kuritz, 76, of LaFayette passed away on Monday April 29th surrounded by her loved ones. Tootsie was the second youngest of six children born to the late Robert and Della Hilburn. Tootsie was a well-known hairstylist for over 50 years. She was preceded in death her husband, Drew Kuritz; brother, Ross Lee Hilburn; sister, Lillie Mae (John) Smith; brother in law, Arville Drennan; son in law, Sammy Ramker; best friends, Judy Lemons and Linda...

Robert “Bob” Long, a Vietnam veteran of the US Army and longtime resident of North Georgia, passed away on April 28,2024, surrounded by family.   He was born on October 24, 1946 to Robert and Mary Lou Long in Rainsville, Alabama.  He graduated from Fyfe High School in 1965. After his return from Vietnam he met his lovely wife, Ginger, whom he was married to for 54 years.   He started his career in management at Zayre’s followed by starting Long...

Lori Elizabeth Knight Kennedy was born August 17, 1970 in Dallas, TX.  She gave her life to Jesus Christ and was baptized September 14, 1980 at Park Cities Baptist Church, where she remained active throughout her school years.  She graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 1988 and went on to earn Bachelors and Masters degrees in science in Speech and Language Disorders from Texas Tech University with research in pediatric autism.  Lori was also a member of Pi Beta Phi...