Ella V. Boss, 81, of Chickamauga, died on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of Fyffe, Al., but had lived the greater part of her life in the north Georgia area.  Mrs. Boss was a member of Pilgrim Way Baptist Church and retired from Yates Bleachery following 25 years of service.  In addition to sewing and quilting, Mrs. Boss loved to work in ... (click for more)

Susie Ruth Thomas King, 65, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was the daughter of the late George Luther and Martha “Rose” Swain Thomas.  She attended the Church of God and was a loving mother, wife and loved all of her grandchildren more than life.  She loved music and always thought of others before ... (click for more)

Harold A. "Hal" Schwartz, Jr., 71, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, departed this life March 5, 2014. He was a graduate of Baylor and received his undergraduate degree from Yale University, his LL.B from the University of Pennsylvania and his LL.M (in taxation) from New York University.  He served as a law clerk to the trial judges of the United States ... (click for more)

Jack Leon Martin, 84, Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Standifer Place. Jack worked as a mechanic with DuPont until his retirement in 1985. He played basketball and football. Jack was a graduate of Whitwell High School. He served in the United States Air Force. Jack was an active member of the Greater Chattanooga Darting Association. Jack is ... (click for more)

There were some tense moments at an elementary school in Brainerd shortly before noon on Friday  when a fire was discovered. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 11:46 a.m. and responded to Barger Academy of Fine Arts at 4808 Brainerd Road with six fire companies. Battalion Chief Fredrick Blake said that evacuation of the students and faculty was nearly ... (click for more)

Police said Marcus Oneal Birt had blood on him and had a gun close to where the body of a man  was found along Hooker Road on Saturday. Birt, 32, has been charged with criminal homicide, especially aggravated robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm in the slaying of 33-year-old Warren Ransom. The victim was shot once in the head. Police said the victim was found ... (click for more)