Phillips, Betty Jean Gravitt

Monday, November 12, 2012

Betty Jean Gravitt Phillips, 76, died on Sunday, November 12, 2012.

The Reverend James Langston will conduct the graveside service at 10 a.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family-owned and operated.

May 22, 2013

Ray, William A. "Bill"

Emily Callie Gibson Lytle, widow of Philip McCracken Lytle, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Emily was a native of Spartanburg County, S.C., born on Nov. 11, 1917, to Sloan and Callie Gibson. ... (click for more)

Willie B. Lee, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3 a.m. As the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 4:8, "The crown of righteousness is now hers and her better day has come." ... (click for more)

William A. “Bill” Ray, 74 of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He served in the U.S. Marines, and retired from the U.S. Post Office. Bill was a loving husband, father, and ... (click for more)

Obituaries

Emily Callie Gibson Lytle, widow of Philip McCracken Lytle, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Emily was a native of Spartanburg County, S.C., born on Nov. 11, 1917, to Sloan and Callie Gibson. Graduates of Columbia Bible College, Columbia, S.C., Emily and Phil served as Presbyterian missionaries in Peru and Bolivia (1943-53). Emily was a faithful member of East Ridge Presbyterian ... (click for more)

Lee, Willie B.

Willie B. Lee, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3 a.m. As the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 4:8, "The crown of righteousness is now hers and her better day has come." Her family includes her son-in-law, Kenneth Verner and his two sons, Craig Verner and wife Shannon and Tim Verner; her daughter Laura preceded her in death; a daughter, Barbara ... (click for more)

Area Obituaries

Shelton, Doris Elaine (Trion)

Doris Elaine Shelton, 57, of Trion, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Floyd Medical Center. Mrs. Shelton was born March 2, 1956 in Summerville, GA. She attended Cornerstone Church and was retired from the Weaving Department of Mount Vernon Mills. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Lee Tapp; brother, Eddie Ray Tapp; grandparents, ... (click for more)

Fields, Nealson "Luke" (Dalton)

Nealson “Luke” Fields, 21, of Dalton, GA, died on Monday, May 20, 2013. Luke was born March 26, 1992 in Dalton. He was a 2010 graduate of Polk County High School in Benton, TN. He was employed at Whirlpool in Benton. Luke loved music and loved to play the guitar. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Violet and Kelly Martin of Benton, TN; father ... (click for more)

Breaking News

City Council Ad Hoc Committee To Study Moving Elections To August, Adding More Districts, Staggering Terms

City Council Vice Chairman Chip Henderson said Tuesday he will lead an ad hoc committee that will look into possibly increasing the number of council districts from the current term. The panel will also look at staggering the terms of council members, who are currently all elected at the same time, he said. Vice Chairman Henderson said the committee will also look into moving ... (click for more)

Chief Magistrate Russell Says Ables Should Have Waited To Sign Warrant For Teen Beer Bust

Officials in the Sheriff's Department said a warrant was not obtained early Saturday morning to go inside a house where over 20 allegedly beer-drinking teens were partying because a magistrate said he was about to get off duty and wouldn't wait over. Sgt. Robert Starnes said he was standing by a deputy who called Magistrate Larry Ables at 4:30 a.m. seeking the warrant ... (click for more)