James Larry Grant, 69, of East Ridge went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. He was employed for 32 years at Moccasin Bend as a printer. James enjoyed watching old Westerns and had a great work ethic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Grant. Survivors include his brother, Donald (Shirley) Grant, Jr., sister, Peggy (Tom) Harbison; nephews, Greg (Sara) Grant, Corey (Erica) Grant, Matthew (Katie) Harbison; niece, Jennifer (Chris) Faulk; great-nieces...

Cheryl Yvonne Watkins, 60, of Ringgold passed away at home Saturday, July 24th, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia/ Chattanooga area. The only thing she loved more than being outdoors was spending time with her loving family. Survivors include her loving husband of 10 years, Michael Watkins; step son, Cameron; mother in-law, Jo Brown; brother, Jimmy. View www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...

Carolyn "Jean" Stephens, 87, of Ringgold went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was a native of Tampa, Florida, a daughter of the late Harvey and Vashti Shipley Shankle. She grew up working in the Shankle florist family business. She had lived in Atlanta and Blairsville before retiring to Ringgold 22 years ago. She was a member at Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle. She loved gardening, working with her flowers and birdwatching, particularly...

Linda Killingsworth Hoge, 80, of Fort Oglethorpe went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was a life-long resident of the Chattanooga/North Georgia area and was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist faith. Mrs. Hoge was retired from Olan Mills in Chattanooga after several years of service. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God. She had a heart of gold and a willingness to offer a hand to whomever needed it. She was present for each of her...

Inez Ferguson Wicks, 86, a resident of Chattanooga passed away on Thursday July 22, 2021 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center.  Inez was born in Alabama on July 21, 1935.  She worked as a beautician for forty plus years.  She was a member of the Living Church of God and enjoyed being with her church family.  She had great love for her family and was always willing to try and support others in their time of need. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Bessie...

Barbara Etta Payne Brocksmith, 80, of Ringgold passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 18, 1940 in Sherwood, TN to the late Frank and Lucy Payne. She was the office manager at Apex Carpet for over 15 years until retirement. Barbara loved to fish, work in her garden, cook and spend time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob Brocksmith; and three brothers, Tucker Payne, Raymond Payne and Paul Payne. Survivors include her...

Edward Monroe Cooper III, 83, of Cary, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2021.  Edward was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 8, 1938 to the late Emily Cheek and Edward Monroe Cooper Jr. where they lived in the Old Hickory community.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Edward “Eddie” Monroe Cooper IV, stepmother, Harriet Babcock Campbell Cooper, and stepbrother, Samuel H. Campbell III.  Edward leaves behind a...

Robert “Todd” Dilbeck, 57, of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 16, 2021.  Todd was born in Fort Oglethorpe, GA on September 26, 1963.  He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was a member of Peavine Baptist Church.  Todd was a member of the Bold For Him Sunday School Class.  Mr. Dilbeck was the former owner of Holiday Motor’s on Rossville Blvd and was working with North Georgia Sales Center in Lafayette at the time...

William E. Smith, 78, of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born July 18, 1942 to the late Ollie William and Dollie Marie Smith. Bill was a North Georgia native, and a member of Hill Crest Baptist Church of Atoka, OK. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and retired as Master Sgt. He was an excellent handyman and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, and riding his Can-Am cycles. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years,...

Patricia Jean Jeffery, 71 of Fort Oglethorpe went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 12, 2021. Mrs. Jeffery was born January 4, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Homer and Mildred Fricks. She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and member of Delray Baptist Church. She retired from Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School after 22 years of service as a para pro. Patricia loved spending time with her loving family especially her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her...