Albert C. Kiser, 102, of Chattanooga, died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, surrounded by family.   He was born on Dec. 27, 1909, in Somerset, Ky. to the late Albert and Ethel Kiser.   He retired from TVA after 35 years, was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church for 63 years and member of the Fellowship Class. He was a member of Hill City Masonic Lodge #603 F&AM.   ... (click for more)

Mildred H. Oakey died in her sleep on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the Lifecare Center of Hixson.   She was a lifelong member of Second Presbyterian Church.  She was preceded in death by her son, James Oakey (Gayle); and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hope.   Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Louis G. Oakey; her sons, John Oakey (Romy) ... (click for more)

Leola Mae Cusson, 78, of McDonald, Tennessee, died on February 13, 2012 at a local hospital.   She was a member of the McDonald Roadd Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Surviving relatives are her husband, Jean Cusson, son, Don Cusson, of Chattanooga, daughters, Sandy Brooker of Michigan, Darlene Hullander, Patty Whittle, both of Apison, Angela Cusson, of McDonald; ... (click for more)

Waldo Oran Kinser, 58, of Chatsworth, Ga., died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his residence. Waldo was born May 12, 1953 in Ellijay, Ga., a son of the late Wilbur Oran and Texxie Dotson Kinser; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Kinser; and sister, Debbie Kinser. Waldo proudly served for 20 years in the United States Army.  He is survived ... (click for more)

An Chattanooga man told police Monday night that he had just murdered his wife.  Police said Robert Lee Hardnett, 50. showed up at the County Jail to turn himself in at 8:40 p.m. He said his wife's body could be found at his place of employment, Power Supply Company, 1907 Daisy St.   Officers responded to that address and found the body of 34-year-old Elizabeth ... (click for more)

The four remaining members of the Red Bank Commission held a special called meeting on Tuesday and chose Kenneth Welch as the replacement for Vice Mayor Greg Jones, who moved to Alaska. At the same meeting, Commissioner Ruth Jeno announced she will not seek a new term. She urged the candidates who were not selected - Michael Tindle and Eddie Pierce - to run in the next election. ... (click for more)