Marcelle "Marcy" Bandy Kilgore passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, while under the watchful care of loving Highland Hills Memory Care staff. Temporarily displaced because of a long struggle with Alzheimer's, Marcy (or Marcie) was a life-long resident of Murray County, Georgia. James Avington Kilgore preceded his wife in death. Marcy was born December 7, 1934 to the late Deette and John Bandy. Her only surviving sibling is Rachel Poteet of Dalton, Georgia. Other survivors...

Gerald Haskell Watkins age 90 passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born on April 2, 1933 in Ringgold, GA to the late Haskell and Vivian Hullender Watkins. Jerry was a 1950 graduate of Ringgold High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. He continued serving in the Air Force Reserves until 1959. Jerry continued his education with a Bachelor of Science Degree from UTC, and a Masters Degree...

Anthony C. Atkins, age 66 of Tunnel Hill, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in Hamilton Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Linda Atkins; sons, Jason Atkins and Eric Atkins; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Judith Atkins; grandchildren, Anna, Kaydance, and Serenity Atkins; cousins, Bessie May Roberson, Carlene Siffles, and Tency Ledford; Father-In-Law, William Postell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Daniel and Joyce Postell; several other relatives also survive. Memorial...

James L. Johnson, age 80 of Ringgold, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, in Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Johnson. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dewayne and Sara Johnson; grandchildren, Rebecca and Ethan Shady, Benjamin Johnson, Thomas Johnson, and Daniel Johnson; sister, Diane Holliefield; and niece, Stacy Holliefield. Funeral services to celebrate the life of James Johnson will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from the Chapel...

Cari Boling, age 48 of Chatsworth, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Cari loved being outdoors and she loved camping, boating, and riding horses. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jimmy McWhorter. She is survived by her husband, Brandon Boling; mother, Brenda McWhorter; father, Allan Aylsworth; son, Cutter Black; mother-in-law, Carol Boling; father-in-law, Cal Boling; sisters-in-law, Jennifer Boling and Melecia Torres; and...

Benny R. Davenport, age 68 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, in Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartow and Ollie Davenport; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Troy and Cecile McCamy. He is survived by his wife, Susan Davenport; sons and daughter-in-law, Jonathan Davenport and Jason and Jenifer Davenport; brother, Alan Davenport; sisters, Geneva Nix and Sherrie Lawson; grandchildren, Ansley Lancaster and Hailey and Mac Botteron;...

Aley Coram, age 75 of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, in Parkside Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ellijay, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Amareda Coram. He is survived by his wife, Carol Coram; son, Mark Coram; daughters, Amy, Donna, and Marsha Coram; stepchildren, Chris, Stephanie, and Vanessa Young; brothers, Fred and David Coram; sister, Roberta Long; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also...

John Robert “Bobby” Crawford, born October 31, 1934, in Gilmer County, Georgia, died February 5, 2024, at his home. Bobby attended school in Gilmer County until his family moved to Dalton in 1946. He attended Varnell Elementary, Pleasant Grove, and Dalton High Schools. Bobby and his brother joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict serving on Aircraft Carrier U.S.S, Lake Champlain. He was discharged January 4, 1957, at Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida and returned to his...

Ms. Hazel Irene Baggett Ellis, age 93 of Marietta, Ga passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Hazel was born and raised in Chatsworth, Ga.  She enjoyed preparing meals and creating special moments to fellowship with family. Hazel was also a meticulous gardener and was known for her beautiful flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walt and Annie Lou Baggett; husband, Robert William Ellis; brothers, Paul...

Ruby Flood, age 85 of Chatsworth, went to her heavenly home Monday, January 22, 2024, in Redmond Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Tildia Silver. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Flood; daughter, Connie (Barry) Springfield; grandchildren, Ryan (April) Springfield and Tiffany (John) Hayes; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Addison, and Ashton Springfield, and many other relatives. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ruby Flood will be 2:00 pm...