Eloise Pierce, 94, of Ringgold, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in a local health care facility.    She was the widow of the late Thomas Oren Pierce, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by children, Edith Pierce and Danny Pierce. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Pierce, Rossville, David Pierce, Dunlap, and ... (click for more)

David William Rider, was born November 1, 1973, and died on August 14, 2017.  Services are pending. Arrangements are through Chattanooga Funeral, Home, Crematory, and Florist: Valley View Chapel.  (click for more)

Amanda Jones Lanier, of LaFayette, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017.   Amanda was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend. Even at the young age of 40, she lived her life to the fullest. She had a strong faith and love for Jesus Christ that shined through everything she did or said. She wanted to share her testimony with everyone she came in contact ... (click for more)

Leslie N. Stepp, 101, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at a local health care facility.   He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II in Guadalcanal.  He was a retired dairy farmer.  Mr. Stepp was a lifelong Republican and a charter member of the Taylors Ruritan Club.  He was a member of Kinser Church of God. ... (click for more)

The girlfriend of William Howard Wright testified Tuesday that Wright and "Little Tony" were with two youths whose bodies were afterward found in a cemetery at Shepherd. General Sessions Court Judge Clarence Shattuck bound two counts of criminal homicide and especially aggravated robbery to the Grand Jury against Wright. A 17-year-old is facing similar charges. The girlfriend ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Police officers will be earning more under a $1.4 million pay improvement plan announced Tuesday. New officers would get increases in each of their first six years with the department, which has been dealing with a number of newly trained officers going to other cities. City officers now make $35,913 upon joining the force. Under the plan, they will receive about ... (click for more)