Audrey Simmons, 88, of Pikeville, TN, died Monday, December 2, 2013.  She was a member of Mt. Crest Church of God of Prophecy where she enjoyed singing for the Lord.  Audrey was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law, and sister. She loved to joke, laugh, smile, and pull a trick or two. She also loved cooking and making chocolate pies, but her ... (click for more)

Gene D. "Cy" Studer, 77, of Dunlap, TN, died on Monday, December 2, at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN after a brief illness.  He was born September 21, 1936 in Sugarcreek, OH. Gene was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother to his family and an esteemed friend of many here in the Dunlap community where the family has resided ... (click for more)

Billy Joe Phillips, age 76, of Ooltewah, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.   He was born March 20, 1937 in Chattanooga to the late Ruby Mae and Leroy Phillips, Sr.    He courageously served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War Conflict.  Mr. Phillips was a longtime member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church.  He whole-heartedly ... (click for more)

Pamela Gail Smith, 51, died Monday, December 2 ,2013.   She was born on April 21, 1962. She attended Riverside High School and was salutatorian for the class of 1980.  She was employed with the Electric Power Board for 20 years. She was also a member of New Monumental Baptist Church and  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was preceded in death ... (click for more)

One person was killed and another critically injured during an aborted robbery at the parking lot of the Bi-Lo on Highway 58 on Wednesday night. A man who said he was being robbed fired the shots. At approximately 7:18 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot in the parking lot at 4510 Highway 58. During the investigation, detectives spoke to the victim who advised ... (click for more)

The Board of Trustees of Girls Preparatory School has announced the appointment of Autumn Adkins Graves as its next Head of School, effective July 1, 2014. The board’s unanimous decision "followed the enthusiastic and unanimous recommendation of the Search Committee," which was “captivated by her warmth, intelligence and passion for education,” according to Board Chair ... (click for more)