Townsend, Eugene

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Eugene Townsend, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at a local health care facility.

Graveside services will be held at noon on Thursday, Aug. 2, at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

May 25, 2013

Johnson, Anna "Darlene" Nieukirk

Oscar Ritchie, 81, of Soddy Daisy, died on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. Oscar served the City of Soddy Daisy for over 35 years as owner/operator of Soddy Daisy ... (click for more)

Howard "Butch" Rogers, Jr., 67, of Soddy Daisy, died on Friday, May 24, 2013 at his residence. He was retired from the Hamilton County Department of Education after 28 years of ... (click for more)

Anna “Darlene” Nieukirk Johnson, 80, of Chattanooga, TN, died on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Hospice Center of Chattanooga surrounded by her family. Darlene was born in Peoria, IL, ... (click for more)

Obituaries

Oscar Ritchie, 81, of Soddy Daisy, died on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. Oscar served the City of Soddy Daisy for over 35 years as owner/operator of Soddy Daisy Garbage Disposal. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mamie Ritchie and two brothers, Johnny and Eddie Ritchie. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Violet ... (click for more)

Rogers, Howard "Butch" Jr.

Howard "Butch" Rogers, Jr., 67, of Soddy Daisy, died on Friday, May 24, 2013 at his residence. He was retired from the Hamilton County Department of Education after 28 years of service, having taught at Sequoyah Vocational High School. Butch was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and a member of Hixson United Methodist Church and the Joe Prince Sunday School Class. ... (click for more)

Area Obituaries

Campbell, Robbie Sue Morrison (Chickamauga)

Robbie Sue Morrison Campbell, 86, of Chickamauga, GA, died Friday, May 24, 2013. She was a member of the Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church of Chickamauga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Campbell; ... (click for more)

Slaughter, Keenan Scott (Jasper)

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)

Breaking News

Dog Fighting Operation Uncovered On Talladega Avenue

TBI was executing a narcotics search warrant at 6302 Talladega Ave. in Chattanooga on Friday and uncovered a dog fighting operation. Officials said it consisted of numerous pit bills, a fight ring, a treadmill and blood-stained carpets and paneling. Mcckamey Animal Services personnel were processing the fight scene. The search warrant was being executed by the ... (click for more)

City May Move Forward On $47 Million Wilcox Tunnel Project

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)