Barbara Lorraine Hardy, 92, of Chattanooga, died on Monday, February 13, 2012 at her home, Southern Heritage Assisted Living.  She was born December 7, 1919 in Milwaukee, Wi., the daughter of the late William and Anna (Pershaw) Dalton. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Clayton Hardy and a grandson, Adam Fredrick Ray. She was a ... (click for more)

Allen L. Paris, 60, of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at his residence.   He was an Army veteran and was a former employee of Wheland Foundry.   He was preceded in death by his father, Jake Paris; mother, Leola McGahee; brothers, Leroy, L.D. and John Paris; sisters, Gloria Clay and Dorothy Paris.   Survivors include his loving ... (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)

A leak of anhydrous ammonia at BASF Corporation on Amnicola Highway forced the closure of main thoroughfares Tuesday morning, causing major problems for rush-hour traffic heading into Chattanooga.  The incident began around 4:30 a.m. at the plant when a small fire broke out at an anhydrous ammonia pump. Tactical Services Chief Danny Hague said the plant's fire protection ... (click for more)