James Killingsworth, 58, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. James was born April 4, 1962 to the late Buster James and Alma Pillips Killingsworth. He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was of the Christian Faith. James loved everything from comic books, Star Wars, football and much more.   Survivors include his sister, Angela (Robert) Cargile; nephews, Robbie (Katie) and Joshua (Brook) Cargile;...

Virginia Minnis Gleffe, 89, of Rossville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born on November 28, 1931 in Cleveland, TN to the late John and Mary Minnis and a member at Fairview Baptist Church for over 60 years. Mrs. Gleffe enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling and talking with people.   She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Toby Gleffe; brother, James Robert Minnis; sisters, Irene Smoak and Agnes Norwood.   Survivors include...

Martha Queen was an authentic believer in Jesus Christ.  She died Friday, January 22, 2021 but is very much alive today.  She is survived by her husband, John Queen; son, J. Wesley Queen (Alix); daughter, Cary Ballard (Tim) and grandchildren: J. Wesley Queen IV, William Timothy Ballard II, and John MacKenzie Ballard.  She is also survived by her brother, Todd Miller.    Martha was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a servant at heart and...

Annie Grace “Granny” Blevins Holbrooks, 75, of Ringgold went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home. She was a member at Gospel Way Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Minnie Blevins; brothers, Noah Blevins, Jr., Eddie Blevins, Roy Blevins, Wyatt Blevins, James Blevins, William Blevins, Glenn Blevins; sisters, Janie Archer and Dorothy Broome and daughter, Vanessa Jenkins. Survivors include her loving husband of 43 years,...

Romeo “Joe” DiPrima, 73, of Ringgold passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was a life-long resident of the Chattanooga/North Georgia area. Joe served in the U.S. Army. Joe was the proud and successful business owner of DiPrima Tire Distributors which he built from the ground up. He travelled the world many times. He had an admiration and passion to learn how to fly which led him into becoming an experienced pilot. He owned a couple of Cessna’s during his wonderful...

Mary LaUna Brock, of Ringgold, GA, fondly known as “Marie/GiGi”died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 20th and entered her heavenly home reunited with her husband Melton Brock.  She is survived by her children Mike, Randy, Pam, their spouses, five grand-daughters, their spouses, ten great-grandchildren, and friends.  Arrangements are pending for a later date at National Cemetery Chattanooga, TN. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of...

Tammie Denise Dietz, 51, of Trenton, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, North Georgia area and was of the Christian faith. She was full of life, love, and strength. She was the greatest role model and inspiration to her children and anyone that met her. She loved all animals (especially dogs). She loved everyone. She made the world better.   Her love will continue on through her mother Ada Ruth Hartman, her sons Josh...

Jack Eugene Stone, 74, of Fort Oglethorpe went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1946 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Francis and Nellie Stone. Jack was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1964. He was a 53 year member at Edgewood Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Stone was a Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 218 and a member at the Daisy Lodge #706 and Ridgedale Lodge #660. He was an avid...

Edd Thomas Shadrick, 77, of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born March 15, 1943 to the late Frank and Hester Johnson Shadrick. He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, North Georgia area and a member at Gospel Way Baptist Church. Edd was owner and operator of Shadrick Motor Company for over 30 years, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.   He was preceded in death by sisters Leona Elliott and Retha Fiege.   Survivors include his loving wife...

Winston Lowell Sharp, 80, Ringgold went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 17, 2021. He has ended his battle with the devastating effects of dementia. Lowell was born July 8, 1940 to the late Rev. Sam D. Sharp and Mary Evans Sharp. He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia/ Chattanooga area and a member of Shields Baptist Church. He proudly served 6 years in the United States National Guard and Reserve of the U.S. Air Force. Lowell was the owner and operator of Valley...