Mary Jane Wise,  79, of East Ridge, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 surrounded by her family.  She was born on Dec. 29, 1937, to the late Edwin and Mildred Ross of Laager, Tn. Her greatest joy and accomplishment in life was her three sons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin “Doug” Wise, with whom she co-owned D&M Tours; son, Barry Wise; ... (click for more)

Emma Lee Hodge, 73, of Sale Creek, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas M. Hodge. Survivors include her son, Matthew Hodge (Tracy) of Soddy Daisy; daughter, BeLinda Smith (Barry) of Decatur; brothers, Melvin Wilkey of Soddy Daisy and James Wilkey of Sale Creek; sisters, Jewel Reynolds, Hazel Tate and Rosie ... (click for more)

Dani Nunley, 39, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2017.  She was the owner of MaD Tree Service. She was a very hard worker, animal lover, and would always rescue any animal she might find. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, R. J. McFalls, Brandon McFalls, and Skylar Wileman; boyfriend, Mike Tuminski; and special aunt, ... (click for more)

Catherine “Cathy” Arlene Montgomery, 47, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and aunt, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2017. Cathy was a lifelong resident of Dayton, TN and was of the Methodist faith attending Graysville United Methodist Church. She graduated from Rhea County High School in 1988 where she played the saxophone in the marching band and her favorite classes were ... (click for more)

A man was found with a home-made explosive device outside businesses in Hixson late Tuesday night.   A business was evacuated and portions of Highway 153 and Hamill Road were cordoned off while the device was taken away.   Joshua Redden, 34, was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession ... (click for more)

A man was shot in a home invasion early Wednesday morning.   Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot on the 6000 block of Arlena Circle at 4:40 a.m. Upon arrival, police located the victim, Edward Greatheart, 41,  who was suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.   Mr. Greatheart was treated on the scene and transported to a local hospital ... (click for more)