Edith Virginia Brannon, "Winkie", peacefully died at her home in Hixson, Saturday morning, May 25, 2013, with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Otho and Gladys Stanford, sister Martha Stanford, and her daughter, Kimberly Brannon Ellis. She is survived by husband of 50 years, Edward Brannon, son, Greg Brannon (Anjie), daughter, Audra Pumpelly ... (click for more)

Lloyd “Sonny” Herbert Lively II, 53, of Soddy Daisy, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in the funeral home chapel.  Interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the funeral home.  Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home ... (click for more)

Patsy Elizabeth Calhoun Goins, 64, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at the residence.  She was daughter of the late Donnie Louise Bates Calhoun and Virgil Calhoun; and was also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Calhoun.  She loved to cook for people; she enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens and enjoyed canning. She was a member ... (click for more)

Keenan Scott Slaughter, 52, of Jasper, TN, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed Slaughter and Millie Duvall Sloan. He was an employee of Lowes Home Improvement Store in Kimball, TN. He is survived by his companion, Jerry Henry; brothers, Eddie (Melody) Slaughter and Steve (Deborah) Slaughter; and several nieces and nephews. ... (click for more)

A woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the 1200 block of Thrasher Pike early Saturday morning. Soddy Daisy Police Chief Phillip Hamrick said a female passenger was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to Erlanger Hospital by LifeForce helicopter about 3:15 a.m. The driver was transported by Hamilton County EMS. It is believed he had non-life threatening injuries. ... (click for more)

City officials may move forward on a $47 million project to upgrade the narrow Wilcox Tunnel through Missionary Ridge. The City Council on Tuesday is to consider a resolution to apply for a $25 million federal TIGER grant. The city would still have to come up with $21,825,000 through "local funds or grants." The city has already spent $175,000 on the project. Improving ... (click for more)