Betty Jo Mccurry

Jun 1, 2023

Betty Jo McCurry, 79, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, TN passed away on Thursday evening, June 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, TN on April 27, 1944, a daughter of the late Millard & Jessie Moore. Betty was retired from American Uniform Company. She was of the Baptist faith. Betty enjoyed...

John Douglas Love, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

John Douglas Love Jr., 74, was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 23,1948. Doug resided in South Pittsburg, TN until the age of 6. His family moved to Hixson where he grew up and graduated from Hixson High School in 1966. He was a star athlete. Doug then went to work as a Merchant Marine on an oil ship for...

Richard Lee Studebaker, Sr.

May 31, 2023

Richard Studebaker, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Karen and Larry Humm; son, John “JJay” Varga; and brother, Tim Teal.

He leaves to treasure his memory his wife of 25 years, Joyce Varga; children: Melissa Glen (Damian), Tangi Studebaker, Rich Studebaker, and Cassandra Studebaker (Mike) Jamie Layton (Sam), Andrew Varga (Heather), Brian...

Lonnie Lee Harris

May 31, 2023

Lonnie Lee Harris went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Lonnie was born on June 2, 1959 to the late David and Annie Lou Harris. Lonnie loved life, people, laughing, music, storytelling, outdoor activities, motorcycles, and most of all his family. Lonnie retired from Forest Hills Cemetery after many years of service.

He was preceded in...

Lemuel Stephens Parks

May 31, 2023

Lemuel Stephens Parks (“Steve”) of Cleveland, TN passed away at home on May 31, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1942 to the late Lemuel Alfred Parks and Mary Stephens Parks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Mary Ann Parks. He was 81 years old and in all those years never ran...

Rev. Charles David King

May 30, 2023

Rev. Charles “Chuck” David King, 88, dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, and friend to so many, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 30, 2023 and now rests in the arms of Jesus.

Chuck (the name most people knew him by), was married to our mom, Lois “Yvonne” King, for 67 years. He graduated from Escanaba High School in the Upper Peninsula of...

James Wade Westerfield

May 30, 2023

Obituary for James Wade Westerfield

James Wade Westerfield, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2023, at Bradley Health and Rehab in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was 77 years old. Born on September 14, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, James was the son of Clarence and Doris (Bough) Westerfield.

James was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served his...

Joyce Anne Gilbert

May 27, 2023

Joyce Anne Wilson Gilbert, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 27th, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughter Channan Gilbert and her beloved Grace. She was born on November 27th, 1951.

Joyce is survived by her devoted daughter, Channan Gilbert, of Chattanooga Valley. She is also survived by her sisters Patti and DD (Roger), her sister-in-law Debbie...

Roy Wayne Fore

May 27, 2023

Roy Wayne Fore, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Roy was born on March 17, 1947, in Artesia, New Mexico to the late Richard and Pauline Hand Fore.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son, Toby Wayne Fore; his brother, David Fore; and nephew, Chad Adamson.

He leaves behind to cherish...

Edwin R. Prichard

May 26, 2023

Edwin R. Prichard of Madisonville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on May 26th, 2023. Ed was born in Montclair, NJ on August 24, 1941 to John H. And Dorothy M. Prichard. He was a Navy corpsman, trained as a medical technologist, and attended Maryville College. Ed lived many places including Utah, Wisconsin, Maryland, New Jersey, and Tennessee....