Robinson-Sparks, Ornatta Darlene "Nikki"

Monday, August 13, 2012

Ornatta Darlene “Nikki” Robinson-Sparks, 49, passed away on August 4, 2012 at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Minister Kenneth Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon until 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

May 17, 2013

Williams, Stanley

Benton Potter Scoggins, 90, of Harrison, died on Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18, from 2-8 ... (click for more)

Alberta Daughtrey, 84, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Daughtrey and sons, Donald and ... (click for more)

Pastor Stanley Williams, 66, died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Obituaries

Benton Potter Scoggins, 90, of Harrison, died on Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18, from 2-8 p.m. and on Sunday, May 19, up to the hour of service at the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home or you may visit the online guest book at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome. com Funeral ... (click for more)

Daughtrey, Alberta

Alberta Daughtrey, 84, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Daughtrey and sons, Donald and Jimmy Daughtrey. Survivors include her son, Mike (Janet) Daughtrey of Sale Creek; daughter, Janice (Gary) Newman of Soddy-Daisy; grandchildren, Chad Daughtrey, Courtney Simmons, Lori Cole, ... (click for more)

Area Obituaries

Reynolds, David Eugene (Old Fort)

David Eugene Reynolds, 52, of Old Fort, TN, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital following a short but mighty battle against cancer and other complications. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church where he loved to serve as the New York director for several years and loved ministering to the people of Brooklyn, New York. ... (click for more)

Simpson, Elizabeth (Cleveland)

Elizabeth Simpson, 91, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Elizabeth was born on April 2, 1922 in Marshall County, TN. She was a beloved teacher at Bradley Central High School for 30 years and an active member of the First United Methodist Church. Elizabeth spent her life caring for family and friends, always putting others ... (click for more)

Breaking News

Man Stabbed To Death After Argument

A Chattanooga man was stabbed to death after an argument on Friday night. At approximately 11 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a stabbing at 101 E 20 th St. where they found the victim, Alexis Lewis, 51, lying on the walkway with a fatal stab wound to his chest. Detectives located the suspect, William Morris Jr., 66, and found that he and Lewis had an argument earlier ... (click for more)

Baker Says City Withdrawal On Riverbend Security Will Make Pin Costs Rise Next Year

Riverbend Festival Executive Director Chip Baker told the Civitan Club on Friday that the city's decision to no longer provide city police officers inside the festival gates will cost pin prices to go up next year. Mr. Baker said, "I understand the actions that governments have to take, but we'll have to adjust our prices next year. How much, I don't know yet." City officials ... (click for more)