Virginia Mae Gossett Kiker, 85, Ringgold

Virginia Mae Gossett Kiker, 85, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Saturday February 4, 2017 at her residence. A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, she was a former employee of the Eastside Utility District where she worked for 29 ½ years, was of the Baptist faith and a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post #3679. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Arrie Mae Hill Gossett. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph Herman Kiker of Ringgold, GA.; two sons, David Herman (Rita) Kiker of Atlanta, GA., and Bobby Wayne (Cathy) Kiker of Ringgold, GA.; brother, John William (Gladys) Gossett of Alabama; and five grandchildren, Joseph Wayne Kiker, Michael Brandon Kiker, Micah David Kiker, Brian Benjamin Kiker and Stephanie Diane Kiker Poole; three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia. An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.

Willie Hazel Bennett Lynn, 85, Tunnel Hill

Willie Hazel Bennett Lynn, 85, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Friday February 3, 2017 at her home. A lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, she was a retired LPN from the former Tri-County Hospital where she cared for her patients in the 50s and 60s in the old army barracks. Hazel loved the beach, fishing, cooking, reading and gardening. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Johnson; second husband, William Lynn; parents, Edward Lee and Hassie Mae Llewelyn Bennett; two sisters, Mary Eaves and Patricia Curtis; and brother, James Bennett. She is survived by two sons, Rick (Sandra) Johnson and Tony (Carrie) Johnson both of Ringgold, GA.; two daughters, Teresa (J.J.) Wengert and Debra Threlkeld both of Ringgold, GA.; three sisters, Jewel Cooper and Betty Segares both of Chickamauga, GA., and Peggy Carter of Cleveland, TN.; ten grandchildren, Jeremy (Kelly) Jackson, Amy (Mike) Frost, Rick (Megan) Threlkeld, Phillip (Kim) Threlkeld, Chris Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Beth (Jason) Sullivan, Aaron (Greg) Tirey, and Hannah (Terry) Waldron; twelve great grandchildren, Bailey, Garrett, Emily, Abby, Brittney, Jessica, Riley, Max, Hudson, Cole, Keely and Kaiden; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday January 6, 2017 from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Private Memorial services will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank nurse Cindy and the staff of Hearth Hospice for their loving care for Mrs. Lynn and her family. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, Georgia. An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.

Robert Franklin (Bob) Cooper, 78, Chesapeake, Va.

Robert Franklin (Bob) Cooper, 78, of Chesapeake, Virginia, formerly of LaFayette, Ga., went home to be with the Lord, on December 11, 2016, after a long illness. He served 25 years in the United States Navy including the Vietnam War, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.

Survivors include his loving wife, Martha Shahan Cooper; daughters, Sheila Cooper and Patty Hutton; brothers, James (Jim) Cooper, Rock Spring, Ga., Jack Cooper, Ringgold, Ga., and Harvey Cooper, Cleartpoint, Fla.; sister, Darlene Mitchell, O’Fallon, Mo.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Graham Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Virginia, with full military honors. Interment was held in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.

Please visit his book of memories at grahamfuneralhome. com to share condolences with the family.

Announced courtesy of Lane Funeral Home, South Crest Chapel, Rossville.

Elizabeth Liz Lou Mathis Killian, 77, Ringgold

Elizabeth Liz Lou Mathis Killian, 77 of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017. A native of Gillette, Arkansas, she has lived in the Ringgold area most of her life and was a member of Westside Missionary Baptist Church. She was a former employee of the Chow-Time in Ringgold where she worked for 30 years, and Quality Buy / Shop-Rite in Tunnel Hill. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Killian; parents, Gordon Lee and Ethel Irene Gray Mathis; and three daughters, Sharon Killian, Lisa Killian and Baby Killian. She is survived by her son, Dennis (Rhonda) Killian of Ringgold, GA.; two sisters, Carlene Croft and Wanda Jean Mathis both of Ringgold, GA.; brother, Loyde Mathis of Ringgold, GA.; two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday February 10, 2017 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Lillard Stringer and Bro. Thurman Headrick officiating. Interment will follow at Gordy Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 3-9 P.M. and Friday from 9 A.M. until funeral time at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia. An online register book may be signed at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.

John Louis Kell, 76, Rossville

John Louis Kell, 76, of Rossville, Georgia went home to be with The Lord Saturday morning, February 4, 2017. He was born in Chickamauga, Georgia to the late John Lee and Lois Van Horn Kell. He was a graduate of Gordon Lee Memorial High School Class of 1958. He also graduated from McKenzie Business College where he took accounting. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong resident of the Chickamauga area. John Louis was very well known for playing the piano, he had his own style of playing and was a very accomplished musician. He had played for numerous musicians, churches, quartets and had recorded many songs of his own. He was of the Baptist faith. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: William Earl Bill Kell and twin sister: Lois Louise Kell. He is survived by his close friends David and Gail Owens of Rossville, GA, and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm and after 11:00 am Tuesday prior to the service. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday February 7, 2017 in the chapel with Reverend Bruce Sloan officiating. Burial will follow in Chickamauga Cemetery. The family will like to express their gratitude to Tisha Freeman, Charlene Belvin and Caris Hospice for their care giving to John Louis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ridgeview Baptist Church at 6 North Moore Road Chattanooga, TN 37411. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com.

Michael Ray Parham, 69, Fort Oglethorpe

Michael Ray Parham, 69, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 3, 2017. He was a native of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas and was a member of Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served during the Vietnam War and was a Manager for Akzo Nobel Salt for 19 years, and spent 15 years at Ringgold Primary School as head custodian. He enjoyed being outdoors, boating, camping, fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed Cotton and Wanda Slim Humphrey Parham and grandson; Kohl Grayson Parham.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 36 years; Teresa Parham of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; children; Michael & (Hannah) Parham of Ringgold, GA, Lori & (Stan) Stander of Harrison, TN; siblings; Madra & (Bubba) Simmons of Chickamauga, GA, Janet & (Ray) Millard of Ringgold, GA, Johnny & (Deborah) Parham of Ringgold, GA, Edward & (Ann) Parham Jr. of Rossville, GA; 7 grandchildren; Emaleigh Haney, Ashlynn Parham, Rebecca Allen, Evan Parham, Joshua Stander, Jacob Stander and Elyn Parham; 2 great grandchildren; Kalli Haney & Aria Haney and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday February 7, 2017 in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Bill Mason officiating. Burial will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. on Monday and prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www. wilsonfuneralhome. com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

Deborah Debbie Jo Sims, 59, Jasper, Tenn.

Deborah Debbie Jo Sims, 59 of Jasper, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Hamilton and Marion Counties and was a 1975 graduate of Kirkman Technical High School. Debbie was employed at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for the past 42 years as an Executive Administrative Assistant. Debbie was of the Baptist faith and her passions in life were her family, her grandchildren, and working at BlueCross BlueShield where she made many friends over the years. She will be dearly missed.

Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Cora Lee Anderson; granddaughter, Morgan Leigh Jones; and nephew, Steven Brumlow.

Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Ronnie Sims; five children, Michelle (Brian) Stitley of Jasper, John (Sarah) Campbell of Jasper, Amanda (Jackie) Howard of Jasper, Cindy (Beck) Gore of Jamestown, and Ronnie Tink (Jordan) Sims of Livingston; father, Freddie Anderson of Chattanooga; brothers and sisters, Terry (Pattie) Anderson of Hixson, Cindy (Gene) Kelley of Ooltewah, Donna (Billy) Brumlow of Chattanooga, James (Darlene) Anderson of Whitwell, and David (Tammy) Anderson of Trenton; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; several nieces and nephews; and a lifelong friend, Judy Lean.

Condolences may be sent to www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00p.m.EST in the South Crest Chapel

Interment will follow in the Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Friday from 4-8p.m.EST and Saturday from 12 noon EST until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Stacie Suzanne Guest Gregory, 38, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Stacie Suzanne Guest Gregory, 38, of Chattanooga, departed this life early Monday morning on February 6, 2017 after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Stacie was born in East Ridge, Tennessee on November 21, 1978 to her parents, Jerry L. and Gloria Guest. She was a beautiful and loving soul. She was a lover of all things beautiful on this earth. She had a passion for antiques and was a wonderful decorator. Stacie was a loving and faithful wife and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry L. Guest.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Reed Gregory, her precious dog, Daisy, her mother, Gloria Guest, brother, Greg (Laura) Guest and their children, Margaret and Matthew, brother, Kevin (Cynthia) Guest and their son, Lanier Guest, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or to the McKamey Animal Shelter.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Lakewood Memory Gardens South with Reverend Craig Westbrook officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4-8pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and also from 9-11:30 am on Wednesday prior to departure at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

Stephanie Kilgore Warrick, 44, Trenton

Stephanie Kilgore Warrick, 44 of Trenton passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Marion County Tennessee and North Georgia. Stephanie had attended Tiftonia Baptist Church and her passions in life were her family, her children, UT Football, her bulldogs, NASCAR, and she was an avid Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Chip Kilgore; maternal grandparents, Dan and Jean Gouger; and aunt, Phyllis Gouger Smith.

Survivors include her husband of 11 years, Deris Warrick; four children, Joshua Young of Rossville, GA, Summer Young of Ringgold, GA, Angel (Michael) Carson of Trenton, GA, and Danielle Carson of Ft. Payne, AL; mother, Jo Ann Gouger Kilgore of Trenton, GA; brother, John (Deanna) Kilgore of Rising Fawn, GA; six grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to www.lanesouthcrestchapel.com.