Mary J. Blackmon, 68, of Trion, GA, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at her residence.  Born in Chattooga County, GA on January 21, 1944, she was a daughter of the late James Randolph and Mozelle Love Moon. Mrs. Blackmon was a member of Living Waters Ministries and was retired from the preparation department of Mount Vernon Mills.  Surviving are her husband, James ... (click for more)

Omojean “Granny” Bennett, 77, of Dalton, GA, died on Saturday morning May 18, 2013, at her home.   Jean was born June 4, 1935 in Jasper, GA, a daughter of the late Sanford Carver and Vinnie Lee Bruce Carver; and was also preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Columbus Vester and Lela Bruce; her husband, Walter Glenn Bennett; her only son, Roy Glenn Bennett; ... (click for more)

Thomas Winfred Runyon, 72, of Soddy Daisy, died on Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was born and raised in Marion County where he played football at Marion County High School and graduated in 1959.  He received a full scholarship to play football at University of Georgia and graduated in 1963. Thomas coached at Sequatchie County High School from 1964 until 1968, Red Bank High ... (click for more)

Harry Wells, formerly of Red Bank, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Georgia. He was 103. Harry was the oldest living member of Red Bank Baptist Church. He was a dedicated family man and will be missed by all who knew him. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Wampler Wells; parents, William T. and Nettie Wells; brother, Verdman Wells and a sister, Evelyn Dugger. ... (click for more)

An indirect lightning strike caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damages to Collegedale City Hall during storms last weekend. City Manager Ted Rogers told commissioners during Monday night’s city commission meeting officials still don’t know the physical nor financial extent of the damage. Losses include a copier, four computers, the electric door lock system, more ... (click for more)

A man who police said was traveling 70 miles per hour on a side street in St. Elmo when he wrecked and killed one of his close friends was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison. Criminal Court Judge Rebecca Stern told Robert Allen "Bobby" Atwood, 22, "There is way too much of this going on. Young people need a wakeup call. Let the message go out." Atwood will be eligible ... (click for more)