Charles Allen “Al” Lusk, 62, of Rossville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1961, a son of the late Charles and Patricia Lusk. Al was a 1979 graduate of LFO High School and was a member of the Rossville Church of Christ, the Pipe Fitters Local #43, the Rossville Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM and the Alhambra Shrine. He loved to play football and watch the Georgia Bulldogs. Mr. Lusk enjoyed spending time at the beach, the mountains...

Stephen Murel Winans, 72, of East Ridge passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Murel and Frances Winans. Stephen enjoyed playing darts and shooting pool. He was also an avid Tennessee Vols fan. Survivors include his sister, Kathy (Anthony) Burke; nephews, Adam Lindsey and Jason Abercrombie; great-niece, Courtny Abercrombie; great-nephews, Jason Abercrombie, Jr. and Jayslee Abercrombie; aunt, Glenda Winans;...

Murphy was a follower of Christ—a true Christian. He had such compassion and empathy for others and always put them before himself in the most authentic way. He had a quiet strength and unmatched wisdom that made you feel swaddled in safety. Always driven to learn and apply knowledge in the most remarkable manner, he mastered carpentry very early on in his life and utilized self-taught, complex structural and electrical engineering skills. He created art through various...

David Martin Lyons went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2023.  David was born on October 30, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN.  He graduated from Brainerd High School and went on to get his college degree from MTSU.  David served 6 years in the United States Corps Reserve.  He worked for Provident Life & Accident (now Unum) and CIGNA as a Financial Underwriter and retired from these companies.  David was a kind and loving person.  He loved reading the Bible,...

Mitchell James Clark, 71, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on March 8 in the comfort of his family. Mitch was born on November 5, 1951, in Jeffersonville, IN to Beverly and Geneva (Smith) Clark. He first lived in Louisville, KY and then moved to Evansville, IN, where, at age 6, he met his next-door neighbor and future wife, Nila Frederick. Mitch graduated from Central High School and later Indiana State University, where he completed a double major in economics and public...

Terry “Mike” Fowler, 65 of Ringgold went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. A native of Rossville, Georgia, he was born on October 10, 1957, a son of the late Joseph Fowler and Marie Wheeler. He was a 1975 graduate of Rossville High School and was a lover of Jesus. Mike retired from Catoosa County after more than 25 years of service in maintenance and driving a school bus and was active in the VROC motorcycle group. He loved to travel with his wife and ride his...

Ricardo Joseph Rapoza, 86, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 6, 2023. Ricardo was born October 12, 1936 to the late Joseph and Leontina Cuña Rapoza. He was a resident of Naples, FL and Port Smith, Rhode Island for many years before moving to the North Georgia/ Chattanooga area. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help over 15 years. Ricardo was immersed in the Antiquing World for over 50 years and was self-employed for most of them. Ricardo is survived by his loving spouse...

Joyce "Libby" Arp Taylor, 92, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She lived most of her life in Alexandria, Virginia where she worked for the city of Alexandria.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Julius Burson Taylor. Survivors include her son, Bill (Rita) Taylor; sister, Nell Carico; grandchildren, Nicolette and Michael Drake; and nephews, Kip Carico and Lynn Carico. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Dr....

Michael Wren, 55, of Rossville, passed away Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at Memorial Hospital. He lived most of his life in Rossville and some later years in Montana; where he worked as an electrician and loved fly fishing. Survivors include his parents; Larry (Janet) Wren, Sandra (Tommy) Green; sisters, Lisa (Colby) Wood, Rachel (Kent) Womack, Becca Green; nephews Chase and Colt Wood; and niece Lauren Womack. The family will have a private memorial service and Michael will be laid to rest in...

Harold LaBron Crabtree, 80, of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born October 26, 1942 to the late Floyd and Bessie Crabtree. He was a graduate of Rossville High School class of 1960. Harold was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He was a conductor at the Incline Railway for more than 30 years. Harold loved gospel music, and he played guitar and harmonica. He also collected antiques and was an avid...