Conner Myers, 21, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, from injuries sustained in an auto accident, while traveling to work. Conner loved life and was a joy to be around as he was very intelligent, funny, and kind. Left to cherish his memory are his girlfriend, Deshae McGee; parents, Chris Myers of Harrison, and Jennifer Myers of Chattanooga; sister, Lynae ... (click for more)

Leonard Hemphill, 69, passed away on  Sunday, April 22, 2018,  in Chattanooga.  Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Naomi Louise Tipton, 75, of Dayton died Friday afternoon, April 20, 2018, at her home. She was born March 30, 1943, in Dayton to the late Jess Mickel and Nola (Webb) Mickel. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Jess Mickel Jr., Melvin Mickel, Johnny Mickel, and her sister Maxine Mickel. Naomi was a resident of Dayton for most of her life. She was a cook for area ... (click for more)

Thomas “T” Bandy, 84, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Friday April 20, 2018. T was born on Sept. 23, 1933, to the late Carl and Nellie Bandy. He grew up a dairy farmer, before beginning to work as a salesman for Bunny Bread in the early 1960s. T then got a job at the Bradley County Co-op, and he stayed there for 38 years. Many also knew T from his time taking ... (click for more)

The pilot who was killed in a plane crash on the runway of the Collegedale Airport on Friday evening has been identified as Robert Gillisse, 62, of Ooltewah . Charles Swain, who is the director of the airport, said the plane was a total loss. It was a single-occupant plane. He said the plane was taking off when it crashed. He said Mr. Gillisse frequently had flown out of ... (click for more)

East Ridge plans to construct an open-air pavilion that will include restrooms and a concession area near City Hall and the old McBrien School.  It will be part of a Town Center for East Ridge at the Tombras Avenue property. The city is also applying for a $500,000 grant to help convert Pioneer Park into a refurbished park with a splash pad. The firm of Hefferlin and ... (click for more)