Benton Potter Scoggins, 90, of Harrison, died on Thursday, May 16, 2013.  He was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18, from 2-8 p.m. and on Sunday, May 19, up to the hour of service at the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home or you may visit the online guest book at  www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome. com Funeral ... (click for more)

Alberta Daughtrey, 84, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Daughtrey and sons, Donald and Jimmy Daughtrey. Survivors include her son, Mike (Janet) Daughtrey of Sale Creek; daughter, Janice (Gary) Newman of Soddy-Daisy; grandchildren, Chad Daughtrey, Courtney Simmons, Lori Cole, ... (click for more)

Leona Mae McIntosh, 90, of Cleveland for the past 25 years and formerly of Cabin Creek, WV, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at a local health care facility.  She attended Kinser Church of God.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee McIntosh; parents, Andrew R.H. Tolley and Montie Lee Mackey Tolley; and two brothers, Ted and Clifford Tolley.  ... (click for more)

Evelyn Louise DeFriese Reed, 92, of Birchwood, TN, died on Thursday, May16, 2013.  She was born to the late James T. and Cindy Jane DeFriese in Birchwood, TN. She was retired from Loveman’s Department Store and Senior Neighbors of Chattanooga. She was a member of East Brainerd Church of Christ.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Reed; sisters, Birdie ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said Friday he is keeping Bobby Dodd as police chief. “I have had numerous conversations with Chief Dodd over the last several weeks,” said Mayor Berke. “I appreciate his dedication and experience in law enforcement and have asked him to continue to serve as chief of police.” “I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Berke and his administration, ... (click for more)

Riverbend Festival Executive Director Chip Baker told the Civitan Club on Friday that the city's decision to no longer provide city police officers inside the festival gates will cost pin prices to go up next year. Mr. Baker said, "I understand the actions that governments have to take, but we'll have to adjust our prices next year. How much, I don't know yet." City officials ... (click for more)