Sara Dunlap Hutchins Hensley, 68, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a beloved member of the International Worship Center and an avid gardener.  Mrs. Hensley was the daughter of the late Robert Hutchins and Sara Hutchins.  She is survived by her husband, Bruce E. Hensley of Cleveland; mother, Sara Hutchins ... (click for more)

Miranda Hodges. 71, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at her home.  Randi, as she was often called, was born in Matoaka, West Virginia on October 11, 1941 to the late James Oscar Slone and Louvenia Stump Slone. Her family moved to Cleveland from Chicago in 1979 with the M&M Mars Company. Above all else, Miranda loved her Lord and her family. In addition ... (click for more)

Charles Josef Gearhiser died on June 17, 2013 surrounded by his three children.  He was born on August 14, 1938 in Dyersburg, TN, to Josephine Plant Gearhiser Wickham and Charles Josef Gearhiser, Sr. Charlie, as he was known his entire life, graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1956, where he was a scholar and athlete, and played baseball, football and wrestled.  ... (click for more)

Martha P. George, 91, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, died at her home on Monday, June 17, 2013. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Martha will remember her gentle kindness, and loyal devotion to her family and friends.  On June 25, 1943, she was united in marriage to Paul Eugene George.  This year they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage. She was ... (click for more)

A man was shot Monday night after he told police he was trying to help his friend who was surrounded by four young black males. The suspects were taken into custody. At 9:55 p.m., Chattanooga Police officers responded to 2009 Huff Place on a burglary in progress. Officers spoke with Santos Morales.  He said he saw his friend Petronilo Gabriel surrounded ... (click for more)

Doctors’ best efforts couldn't save 35-year-old Kima Evans’ life after he was ambushed and shot repeatedly on Jan. 13, 2012, prosecutors said Tuesday in Hamilton County Criminal Court.   But Evans hung on long enough to identify his killer, assistant district attorney Jason Demastus said.   The result, he said: Kaylon Sebron Bailey, 35, is on trial ... (click for more)