Raymond Brackin, Jr, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at a local health care facility. He was a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he was in charge of the Lord’s Stichers. He was a 1965 graduate of Bradley Central High School and graduated from UTC with a degree in criminal justice. He was preceded in death by ... (click for more)

Rev. Paul Darwin Smith, 87, of Ringgold, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 18, surrounded by his loving family.  He was welcomed home by his late wife, Doris Louise Owen Smith, with whom he enjoyed 62 years of marriage and was often heard to say, “She was the love of my life—some more lady.”  Paul missed her dearly when she was called home before ... (click for more)

William F rancis Mah n , Jr. died peacefully o n April 1 9 , 2018, at Erlanger following a brief illnes s. He wa s 74. Known a s Will , Willie , and Bill to family , friends, and co-workers , he was the first of seven children born to Helen O'Grady Mahn ... (click for more)

Mary E. Sneed Hudlow, 82, went home to be with her Savior and Lord on Friday, April 20, 2018. She was born in White Pine, Jefferson County, Tn., and was the daughter of Charley and Eletha Jean Sneed. Mary and Roland C. Hudlow, Jr. enjoyed 63 years of marriage together. She was the mother of two children, James “Tim” Hudlow, Mary Teresa (Dennis) Robbins; four grandchildren, and ... (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)