Obituary JC “Jake” Spurling, 75, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014. He was born on March 18th, 1939 a son of late Carrie and James Spurling. He enjoyed hunting, riding horses, attending church, going to eat, and enjoying the beaches in Florida. Above all things, he loved his family very...

Obituary Ronald E. “Ron” Lovingood, 67 a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday , November 16th, 2014 in a local hospital. Ron was born on January 19th, 1947 a son of the late Howard and Nina Pearl Lovingood. Ron was an honorable discharged veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He...

Obituary Joseph Douglas Rounder Campbell, 49, of Reliance, TN passed away on Saturday June 13, 2015 at a Cleveland Hosptial. He was born on January 26, 1966 to Joseph Hoyt and Mary Frances Campbell. Doug loved to fish and hunt and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his father Joseph Hoyt Campbell; grandparents Hershel and...

Obituary Ralph C. Shipley, 81, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 23, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1933 to the late Samuel and Nancy Shipley. He was a lifelong resident of this area who loved gardening, tractors, and selling fruits and vegetables that he grew. He worked at a Laboring Union, retiring after 40...

Obituary William Alden Smelley, 70, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Sunday July 14th, 2013 at his home. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga was born here on May 16th, 1943 a son of the late James Floyd & Wilma Gertrude Smelley. William was an honorably discharge veteran of the United States Marine Corps after faithfully serving his country....

Obituary Virginia B. Cook, 79, a resident of Hixson TN passed away on Tuesday morning, April 16th, 2013 in a local hospital. Virginia was born on September 8, 1933 a daughter of the late Hubert Thomas and Sarah D. Adair. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Carl C. Cook Sr. and one...

Obituary Joyce Eaton Rose , 72, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Saturday night, April 13th, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on April 10th, 1941 a daughter of the late Marion and Mildred Wilkey. She was a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church. Joyce leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons...

Obituary Shirley Ortiz, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Originally from Ohio and formerly of Lansing, Michigan, Shirley spent the last several years in Harrison, TN to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. &...

Obituary Stephen Vincent Hurley, 65, of Cleveland, TN died on Monday, July 20th, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Vernon Hurley, step father Franklin P. Fritts, grandfather John L. Clayton and grandmother Oneda G. Clayton. He is survived by his mother Christine Fritts, son Brad R. Hurley, daughter Christina Lynne Hurley all of Cleveland. Steve is...

Obituary Anne Margaret Elrod, 95, of Chattanooga passed away on June 24th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.C. Elrod; son, Mark Elrod; mother, Emma Gudger; grandson, Justin Elrod; granddaughter, Laura Gamble; sisters, Marie Cranfield and Agnes Davis. Anne was a faithful member of the Rossville Church of Christ. She was retired from Orange Grove School after...