Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Jane Suits McKenzie, 74, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Jane was born July 25, 1940, in Cleveland TN, to the late Spurgeon and Opal Ruble Suits, and also preceded in death by her husband R.L. McKenzie Jr., son Tony McKenzie, and sister Shirley Miller. She graduated from Bradley Central...

Obituary Ricky J. McClure, 57, a lifelong resident of the Birchwood area passed away on Saturday, June 27th, 2015 in a local hospital. Ricky was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 17th, 1957 a son of the late Searl Arthel McClure and Emma Bowman McClure. He was of the Church of God faith. Ricky was a union pipe fitter, owner...

Obituary Samuel Christopher Knox, 37, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Friday July 5, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Sam was born on August 15, 1975 to the late Jimmie C. Knox and Gloria J. Knox. He was very involved with music, playing bass in the Conspiracy Band which was later known as the Atomic Eyes, when they toured Japan....

Obituary Max Dobbins, 56, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away in Brookwood Nursing Home on Sunday April 14th, 2013. There will be no public services held at this time. You can however share a memory of Max by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerls.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to...

Obituary Joyce Kirkpatrick Womack, 85, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday afternoon, June 5th, 2015 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on December 4th, 1929 a daughter of the late D.G. & Elizabeth Kirkpatrick. She was a member of the Big Spring United Methodist Church. Joyce was retired from Magic Chef...

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...

Obituary Baby Boy Williams, became a Heavenly angel on November 8th, 2014 at Erlanger Medical Center. He is survived by his parents Codye & Kelly Williams, one brother Cayden Williams and numerous other extended family members. There will be no public services at this time. You are encouraged to share your personal condolences with Codye and Kelly by visiting their...

Obituary Wallace Myers, 54, of Birchwood, TN, passed away at a local hospital on November 18th, 2014. He is preceded in death by his mother Della Sue Myers. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 32 years, Shelly Myers; his father, George Myers; his son James (Amber) Myers and their two sons Dylan and Nathan; and...

Obituary Donald Mickey Zodun, 63, of Charleston, TN passed away on February 12, 2015 in a Chattanooga Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1951 to the late Metro and Helen Zodun. He was a resident of the Charleston, TN area for 20 years, moving here from Cordele, GA. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Fairview...

Obituary  Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson, 91, a resident of Ooltewah and a former resident of Cleveland passed away on Thursday night January 26, 2012. Betty was born on October 10, 1920 in Orlando FL a daughter of the late James and Mary Slemons. Betty sent the majority of her adult life in Jamaica where she owned and operated her own...

Obituary Jerry Wayne Derrick, 66, of Georgetown, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, June 12, 2013 surrounded by his family. Jerry was a native of Athens TN being born July 17, 1946 a son of the late Paul and Beulah Derrick. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United State Navy having served his country during...