Mary Christine Durham, 85 of Chattanooga, died on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Mary was born in Chattanooga and was a graduate of Central High School. She was a longtime member of Tyner United Methodist Church. Mary was active in the Hickory Valley Garden Club and enjoyed sewing. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, David ... (click for more)

Benny Walker, 55, of Rossville, Georgia, died on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory at the end of historic Missionary Ridge Rossville. (click for more)

Hubert Lee Hawkins, 81, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia died on Thursday, April 24, 2014. A native of Rising Fawn, he had lived in the Catoosa County area for more than 65 years. He was a retired employee of Standard Coosa Thatcher where he worked for more than 30 years and was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church where he formerly served as deacon. He was preceded in death by his ... (click for more)

Norma Louise Turner Billingsley, 93, formerly of Jasper, Tennessee, died on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Salisbury, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Claude and Mae Turner, she was a member of the Jasper Church of Christ.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lester Billingsley. She is survived by her children, Dwight (Susie) Billingsley, Frank (Sarah) ... (click for more)

Mayor Andy Berke announced Thursday that Fred Fletcher of Austin, Tex., is his pick for Chattanooga Chief of Police. With 20 years of experience in law enforcement, Mr. Fletcher has served in an executive, command, or supervisory role for 12 years.  As commander in Region III of the Austin Police Department, Mr. Fletcher spearheaded community initiatives including a drug market ... (click for more)

A 23-month-old Chattanooga boy has been found dead in his crib with a Fentanyl patch on his back. The death of Demarcus Bryant at 7655 Borris Dr. last month was ruled a homicide. An autopsy report says he died from "Fentanyl patch placed by someone else." Chattanooga Police are investigating. No one has yet been charged. The child was found face down in his crib. ... (click for more)