Sherline Muse Parker, 58, of Calhoun, Ga., died Saturday, February 11, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sherline was born June 17, 1953 in Dalton, a daughter of the late Leon and Edith Burns Muse; and was also preceded in death by brothers, Arthur and Gary Muse; and sisters, Frances Mullins, Betty Dean and Barbara Kennedy. Sherline is survived by her husband, ... (click for more)

Mary Hunter Needham, 74, of Dalton, Ga. and formerly of Winder, Ga., died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late William R. and Verna Sharpton Hunter; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Donald O. Needham; and sons, Vernon Needham and Phillip Needham. Mary attended Young Harris and was employed with Patcraft ... (click for more)

Benny “Fred” Teeters, 62, of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his residence.  Mr. Teeters was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, was an avid fisherman and a sports enthusiast of all kinds, most notably, the Tennessee Vols.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Teeters and Willie Mae Stewart, and brother, Larry Teeters.  Survivors ... (click for more)

Allan “Spanky” Rae Smallwood, 64, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 12, 2012.   Allan is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Melody Murdock Smallwood; son, Christopher Smallwood and wife Stacey; daughter Carrie Alexander and husband Ryan; four grandchildren, Hank, Lyla and Edie Smallwood and Layla Alexander; brother, Weymon Smallwood; sisters, Jan ... (click for more)

The mother of the man charged with killing Chattanooga Police Sgt. Tim Chapin was sentenced Monday to serve 30 years and six months in federal prison.  Judge Sandy Mattice said the sentence for Kathleen Mathews, 57-year-old mother of Jesse Mathews, as a packed courtroom watched.  Ray Mathews, father of Jesse Mathews, must serve 20 years and 10 months. Rachel Mathews, ... (click for more)

Sentencing for former Hamilton County paramedic Michael Lamar Johnston, who pleaded guilty in November to fondling a woman as his ambulance took her to a hospital, has been delayed until April 2.   He was scheduled to learn today whether he would be placed on probation or given diversion but, at the request of both prosecution and defense attorneys, the hearing was passed. ... (click for more)