Watkins, Berlin B.

Thursday, November 08, 2012

Berlin Watkins, 88, of Chattanooga, died on Monday, November 5, 2012 at her home.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Greater Friendship Primitive Baptist Church with Elder James Penny officiating. Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The body will lie in state after noon on Monday, Nov. 12, and the family will receive friends from 7–8 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

May 17, 2013

Williams, Stanley

Benton Potter Scoggins, 90, of Harrison, died on Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18, from 2-8 ... (click for more)

Alberta Daughtrey, 84, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Daughtrey and sons, Donald and ... (click for more)

Pastor Stanley Williams, 66, died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Obituaries

Benton Potter Scoggins, 90, of Harrison, died on Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18, from 2-8 p.m. and on Sunday, May 19, up to the hour of service at the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home or you may visit the online guest book at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome. com Funeral ... (click for more)

Daughtrey, Alberta

Alberta Daughtrey, 84, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Daughtrey and sons, Donald and Jimmy Daughtrey. Survivors include her son, Mike (Janet) Daughtrey of Sale Creek; daughter, Janice (Gary) Newman of Soddy-Daisy; grandchildren, Chad Daughtrey, Courtney Simmons, Lori Cole, ... (click for more)

Area Obituaries

McIntosh, Leona Mae (Cleveland)

Leona Mae McIntosh, 90, of Cleveland for the past 25 years and formerly of Cabin Creek, WV, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at a local health care facility. She attended Kinser Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee McIntosh; parents, Andrew R.H. Tolley and Montie Lee Mackey Tolley; and two brothers, Ted and Clifford Tolley. ... (click for more)

Reed, Evelyn Louise DeFriese (Birchwood)

Evelyn Louise DeFriese Reed, 92, of Birchwood, TN, died on Thursday, May16, 2013. She was born to the late James T. and Cindy Jane DeFriese in Birchwood, TN. She was retired from Loveman’s Department Store and Senior Neighbors of Chattanooga. She was a member of East Brainerd Church of Christ. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Reed; sisters, Birdie ... (click for more)

Breaking News

Berke Keeping Bobby Dodd As Police Chief

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said Friday he is keeping Bobby Dodd as police chief. “I have had numerous conversations with Chief Dodd over the last several weeks,” said Mayor Berke. “I appreciate his dedication and experience in law enforcement and have asked him to continue to serve as chief of police.” “I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Berke and his administration, ... (click for more)

Baker Says City Withdrawal On Riverbend Security Will Make Pin Costs Rise Next Year

Riverbend Festival Executive Director Chip Baker told the Civitan Club on Friday that the city's decision to no longer provide city police officers inside the festival gates will cost pin prices to go up next year. Mr. Baker said, "I understand the actions that governments have to take, but we'll have to adjust our prices next year. How much, I don't know yet." City officials ... (click for more)