Joygenay Talley, 79, died on February 8, 2012 in Chattanooga. Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Edna Earle Manning died on February 7, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va.  She was born April 1, 1935 to Naomi and Earle Crisp in Soddy Daisy, Tn.  She was preceded in death by her father, Earle Crisp, mother, Naomi Uren and step-father, Otis Uren.  She is survived by her three children; Debbie Lawson of Purcellville Va., Greg Manning ... (click for more)

Kenneth Dean Mason, 83, of Springfield, Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.    A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. john Barber officiating. Interment in National Cemetery will take place at a later date.   The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday ... (click for more)

James Howard Terry, 75, of Cleveland, Tn., died Monday, February 6, 2012 at his residence. He was retired from Pep Boys. He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Terry Roderick; aunt, Juanita Tallant Green; and uncle, Barney Tallant.  He is survived by his sons, James Aaron Terry and wife Terri of ... (click for more)

The Election Commission voted Wednesday to send the city of Chattanooga a bill for its expenses in the Mayor Ron Littlefield recall case. Chairman Mike Walden said, "They've known about the problem (with the city charter's recall provision) for six years and they've done nothing about it. They've known all about this lawsuit and they've done nothing about it." He added, "I ... (click for more)

A Comcast employee, Adrian Lewisson, 47, was directing traffic on Tuesday, when he was struck by a car driven by Justina Mays, 47. Chattanooga Police Officers responded to the scene at 500 Browns Ferry Road, at 1:50 p.m. Mr. Lewisson sustained serious injuries and was taken to Erlanger Hospital for treatment, where he is listed in critical condition. Charges may be filed ... (click for more)