Lillian Rhea Bailey Cates, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2020 in Rock Spring, GA. Born September 25, 1926 in Kodak, TN one of seven children, she graduated from Sevier County High School. She had a very strong work ethic and was employed first at Thompson Studios, the Hamilton Bank, and finally for the Knox County School System at Carter High School. She married her seven-year sweetheart George Cates on September 2, 1950. She was very involved in her church and its programs,...

Rebecca R. Goldsmith, 80, of Ringgold went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2020. She has lived in the North Georgia area for more than 58 years and was a member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved the Lord and her church family. She loved spending time with her family and watching the kids play sports. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56...

Paulette Fricks Wallin, 64, of Rossville slipped away peacefully when her Savior called her home on Monday, January 20, 2020. Paulette grew-up in Rossville, Georgia where she still resided. She was a 1974 graduate of Rossville High School. Saved at an early age, Paulette loved the Lord serving for many years in her church choir, youth groups, and teaching Sunday School. She worked in the accounting arena in Chattanooga with her career starting at the original Krystal company on...

Ethel M. Williamson Dean, 86, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2020.  Ethel was born October 19, 1933, in Fife, AL, to the late Harmon and Claudia Williamson.  She was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Rock Springs.  In her free time she loved hospitality, quilting, canning, serving in her church, being the hands and feet of Christ, and spending time with her grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Herman Dean,...

RoDonna Marie Eubanks danced her way to Heaven on January 17, 2020.  She was of the Baptist faith. Donna was born September 13, 1938, the daughter of Dorthea and Thetus Luther Richards and sister to Sonny.  She spent her early years walking to Missionary Ridge Grammar School, swimming at Lake Winnepesaukah, playing drums, majorette and Most Popular at Lakeview High School, driving a bright red Jeepster and falling in love with her high school sweetheart Roy Barton Eubanks marrying...

Connie Marie “Memaw” Davis 77, of Tunnel Hill, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 16, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Methodist faith.  Connie retired from the state of Georgia and became a personal caretaker.  She loved her kids and grandkids and all the sports activities they were involved in throughout the years.  Connie loved picking black berries and cooking for her family.  She was preceded in...

Doris Lawson Barnes, 92, of Ringgold, GA passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020. She was born on April 13, 1927 to the late Arthur and Lelia Lawson. She loved attending church, spending time with her family and singing in the church choir. She was a former member of the Chattanooga Sweet Adelines. She graduated from Central High School. Doris was an active member of Ringgold Baptist Church for many years and is presently a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. In addition to her mother...

Gene Arthur Fairchild, 83, of Rock Spring passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Gene was born in Oneida, TN and was a resident of the Chattanooga/North Georgia area for over 35 years. He was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church. Gene was a loving husband, father and brother. The only thing he loved more than working at EMS and gardening was spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra Joy Fairchild; brothers, George and Milford...

Wayne Ballenger Justice, 82, of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia, and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Wayne retired from Dupont after 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Yvonne Justice, son Lance (Vangie) Justice of Rossville, daughter Tina (Gary) Wimpy of Ringgold, daughter Stacy Justice of Rossville, and son David Justice of Rossville, surviving brother Leroy (Clara) Justice of...

Cleo Kinsey Grant, 86, of Ringgold went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born on September 6, 1933 on Sand Mountain, GA. Cleo was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and of the Baptist faith. She had been a real estate agent, worked in retail sales, and the owner of La Beauté Salon for 10 years. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, L.T. Grant Jr. Survivors include her sons, Tom Grant (Cindy Johnson) of Ringgold and Scott (Betty) Grant...