Herman Ray Trammell, 65, of Summerville, Georgia, died on Monday, March 10, 2014, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Trammell was born Nov. 18, 1948, in Trion, Ga., son of the late Willie and Alene Clara Walters Trammell. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eveline Trammell. ... (click for more)

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)

Wanda Lea Gossett, 68, of Chattanooga, died on Monday, March 10, 2014 in an area hospital. Wanda retired from DuPont after 26 years of service and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eula Mae Land.  Survivors include her husband, Jim Gossett of Chattanooga; daughters, Lori Moran of Fort Payne, Al., and Shannon ... (click for more)

Wayne M. Berry,   of Hixson, on Monday, March 10, 2014.  He was 73. Wayne was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late John Joseph and Verna Helen Martin Berry.  He served our country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy.  Wayne was trained in the  U. S. Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit in Schenectady, New York and later served ... (click for more)

Authorities said late Tuesday that a 21-year-old woman sought in the murder of a Dalton convenience store clerk had been taken into custody in Bartow County. Officials had been looking for Skyy Raven Marie Mims in Atlanta, but she was found at a residence on Southmont Drive after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation received a tip that she was there. The GBI contacted the U.S. ... (click for more)

Concern over a new cell phone tower brought several residents to speak at the Lookout Mountain, Tn., commission meeting Tuesday night. Federal regulations require the town to accommodate communication services. With increased use of cell phones and wireless data transmission it is not only a matter of convenience but also one of safety since many families no longer have land lines, ... (click for more)