Wesley "Doc" Swanner, 79, of the Hendon community in Graysville, TN, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 9, 2014.  Mr. Swanner served his country in WW II.  He was preceded in death by his daughters, Susie Swanner and Teresa Hall; and three brothers.  Survivors include his wife, Hazel C. Swanner; grandchildren, Travis and Misty; and ... (click for more)

Genia Cartwright Lawson, 67, of Cleveland, TN, passed away at her residence Saturday, March 8, 2014.  She was the daughter of the late Lester and Pearle Cartwright; and was also preceded in death by her sister, Oletha Vaughn; and brother-in-law, Tommy Vaughn. She worked as a beautician and loved to buy and sell antiques. She was of the Baptist faith.  Survivors ... (click for more)

Hardie Tharpe Brock, 86, died on Friday, March 7, 2014 at her daughter’s home. She was born April 11, 1927 to Clarence William Tharpe and Mary Campbell Tharpe.  A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Hardie was graduated from GPS in 1944, serving as maid of honor on May Day. She earned her B. A. degree from Randolph Macon Woman's College and was queen of the Cotton Ball in ... (click for more)

Charles "Charlie" Braddock Patterson, 48, of Red Bank, died on Friday, March 7, 2014. Charlie was preceded in death by his beloved mother and dad, Olivia and Ben Patterson and his beloved grandparents, Lou and Marvin Branum. Charlie had been a chef for many years and at age 30 had worked as a chef for Mt. LeConte Lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains. Charlie attended Ashland ... (click for more)

A Detroit woman is being sought in the robbery of a Dalton convenience store and the murder of the clerk on Sunday night. Police said the suspect has been identified and arrest warrants have been issued for Skyy Mimis, 21. She faces charges of murder and armed robbery. Her last known address is Detroit.   Police said she "should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone ... (click for more)

The Cleveland City Council on Monday voted to fund the demolition of the old Cleveland High School gym and to start funding the construction of the new gym out of the City Council's reserve balance rather than try to raise taxes. Several members said they could borrow money later in the process if it became necessary. The situation involving the structurally degrading Cleveland ... (click for more)