Haley Malinda Lydard, 86, of Jasper, Tn., died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Bridge in South Pittsburg. Mrs. Lydard was a veteran of the U.S. Army, who served as a WAC during and after World War II. She was a life time member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. She had also worked as a CNA and Cardiac Tech. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and ... (click for more)

Wallace Rayford Lovelace, Sr, 80, of Cleveland, Tn., died on Sunday morning, February 12, 2012. He was born February 2, 1932 in Stevenson, Ala. He graduated from Kenmore High School in Akron, Oh., where he was a standout in basketball and baseball. After high school, he joined the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and began a career with TVA. His job ... (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, mother of Jesse Mathews.  Also to be sentenced today will be Ray Mathews, father of Jesse Mathews; Rachel Mathews, sister of Jesse Mathews, and David Poteete, ... (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)