Obituaries

Deborah Sue Bloedau, age 71 of Ringgold, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Owen Lee Lewis, Sr., 80, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Connie Maxine Parton Green, age 81, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, August 18, 2025, and went home to be with the Lord.

Hartford “Pops” Hicks, age 75, of Ringgold, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Born in Whiteside, Tennessee, to the late James David Hicks and Lola Smith Hicks, Hartford moved to the North Georgia area at a young age and remained a devoted follower of the Christian faith throughout his life.

Darrel Franklin Johnson, age 65 of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

David Ward, age 66, resident of Ringgold, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Pruitt Health, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Christopher Lee Brown Sr., 75, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025.

Bobbie Jean Jones Cross age 83, of Chickamauga, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025

George “Gene” Hartsell, age 78, resident of Rossville, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 11, 2025.

George “Bill” Wilson, Jr. age 77, resident of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 9,2025 at NHC Healthcare, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

SMSgt (USAF Ret) James E. McConathy, age 90, resident of Ringgold, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 9, 2025.