Emily Callie Gibson Lytle, widow of Philip McCracken Lytle, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Emily was a native of Spartanburg County, S.C., born on Nov. 11, 1917, to Sloan and Callie Gibson. Graduates of Columbia Bible College, Columbia, S.C., Emily and Phil served as Presbyterian missionaries in Peru and Bolivia (1943-53). Emily was a faithful member of East Ridge Presbyterian ... (click for more)

Willie B. Lee, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3 a.m.  As the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 4:8, "The crown of righteousness is now hers and her better day has come."  Her family includes her son-in-law, Kenneth Verner and his two sons, Craig Verner and wife Shannon and Tim Verner; her daughter Laura preceded her in death; a daughter, Barbara ... (click for more)

Doris Elaine Shelton, 57, of Trion, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Floyd Medical Center.   Mrs. Shelton was born March 2, 1956 in Summerville, GA.  She attended  Cornerstone Church and was retired from the Weaving Department of Mount Vernon Mills. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Lee Tapp; brother, Eddie Ray Tapp; grandparents, ... (click for more)

Nealson “Luke” Fields, 21, of Dalton, GA, died on Monday, May 20, 2013.   Luke was born March 26, 1992 in Dalton. He was a 2010 graduate of Polk County High School in Benton, TN. He was employed at Whirlpool in Benton. Luke loved music and loved to play the guitar. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Violet and Kelly Martin of Benton, TN; father ... (click for more)

City Council Vice Chairman Chip Henderson said Tuesday he will lead an ad hoc committee that will look into possibly increasing the number of council districts from the current term. The panel will also look at staggering the terms of council members, who are currently all elected at the same time, he said. Vice Chairman Henderson said the committee will also look into moving ... (click for more)

LDA Engineering has been selected to lead the team to develop and recommend a green infrastructure master plan for the city of Chattanooga to complement traditional “gray” infrastructure, namely man-made sewer and stormwater structures, with sustainable green alternatives, officials said Wednesday.   “We are honored to be selected to develop Chattanooga’s green infrastructure ... (click for more)