Betty Jean Patterson, 92, of Rossville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She was born in Rossville, Georgia on August 11, 1929 to the late Henry and Essie Allen. She was a member of the Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene where she attended the Adult Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Patterson and sister, Delores Allen Worthy. Survivors include her sons, David (Leslie) Patterson and Timothy (Regina) Patterson; daughters,...

David Franklin “Dave” Helwig, 93, died peacefully at his home in Flintstone, Georgia, on May 16, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Frederic William Helwig and Charlotte Chatfield Helwig, and by his sisters, Marilyn Helwig Zeigler and Joanne Helwig McKray.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean Kemper Helwig, and by their five children:  Lucy Ann Helwig of Chickamauga, GA; William “Bill” Helwig (Angie) of Bryson City, NC;...

Jerald Lamarr Edgeman, 79, of Tunnel Hill went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home. He was born in Tunnel Hill, Georgia on August 22, 1942 to the late Malcolm and Vinness Edgeman. Mr. Edgeman loved to ride motorcycles and was the oldest member of Lee’s Chapel. He was a welder, enjoyed antique guns and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.   He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Liz Edgeman and sons, Scott Snow and Eric...

Larry Gerald Woody, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn Woody. Survivors include his son, Matthew Woody; daughter, Jill Cheek; and grandson, Ben Alexander Childers. There will be no services per his request. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Jerry Wayne Hunter of Rossville, GA, passed away on May 15, 2022. He was born in Dadeville, AL, to parents Howard and Mary Hunter and raised in Ohio where he later played college football at Bowling Green State University. Jerry moved to Chattanooga 46 years ago and enjoyed many years of coaching his children in various sports. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and the TN Vols, but his biggest joy in life was his grandchildren. Jerry will be remembered and forever loved by his...

Michael “Shawn” Burton was born June 21st, 1961 in Chattanooga, TN. On Saturday, May 14th, 2022 at the age of 60, we sadly said goodbye to the most innocent and beautiful soul we have ever known. Shawn’s laughter and happy sounds were contagious and nothing was more comforting than a good head rub or a pat on his little hand. All these precious traits will be greatly missed. Our Shawny left this earth and entered the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. Finally, healthy and...

William Edward Fleming, 75, of Rock Spring passed away May 11, 2022. Ed was born September 12, 1946 in Chickamauga, GA to the late Elston and Margaret Sims Fleming. He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and member of Woodland Park Baptist Church. He retired from Combustion after 30 years of service as a welder and then began working with the Forgotten Children’s Ministry. Ed served his community on the Rossville City Council, as deacon and as a Sunday School Teacher for...

Walter “Walt” Daniel Clayborn, Sr., 86, of East Ridge passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home. He had lived in the Chattanooga area for the past 70 years and was owner/operator of Chattanooga Ambulance Service for 26 years. Walt was a loving father, grandfather, husband and friend. Walt was loved by everyone who knew him and had an outstanding sense of humor.   He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Clayborn.   Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda...

Brenda Joyce Tucker Burnette, 71, of Rossville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 16, 1950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late James and Ethel Tucker. Mrs. Burnette was a former employee of Buster Brown and a loving homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Ray Burnette; sister, Shirley Vice; brother, Melvin Tucker. Survivors include her sons, Frankie Goff and Jody Burnette;...

Mr. William Roy Webster of Ringgold Georgia was received into the presence of our Lord and Savior May 7, 2022. His devoted and loving wife Ann Delores was at his bedside. Born Jan 24, 1938 in Chattanooga to Roy Houston Webster and Willie Mae Greenway Webster, later attending City High School and went on to graduate from The University of Tennessee. His career spanned 35 years with Western Union, eventually retiring as Vice President of Communications. Upon retirement, he and Ann built a home...