Draper, Alphonza

Monday, February 04, 2013

Minister Alphonza “Big Al” Draper, 73, formerly of Chattanooga, died on Friday, February 1, 2013 in Huntsville, Alabama.

He is survived by his brother, Bishop John Draper, Sr.

Royal Funeral Home in Huntsville is in charge of arrangements.

Courtesy announcement is by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

May 22, 2013

Kelly, Susan Bayless

Mary Evelyn Gaines, 81, died on May 14, 2013. Mary Evelyn was a graduate of the 1950 Class of Howard High School and after graduating she was employed with Memorial Hospital. Mary later ... (click for more)

Heather Michelle Harlan, 37, of Ringgold, Ga., died on Saturday, May 18, 2013. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Harlan graduated from North Carolina ... (click for more)

Susan Bayless Kelly died on Monday, May 20, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She was a 1968 graduate of Coldwell County High School in Princeton, Ky. Susan was employed by Kinder Morgan ... (click for more)

Obituaries

Mary Evelyn Gaines, 81, died on May 14, 2013. Mary Evelyn was a graduate of the 1950 Class of Howard High School and after graduating she was employed with Memorial Hospital. Mary later moved to Detroit, where she gained employment with the Detroit Medical Center and retired after over 30 years of service. Mary Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Williams McKinley ... (click for more)

Harlan, Heather Michelle

Heather Michelle Harlan, 37, of Ringgold, Ga., died on Saturday, May 18, 2013. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Harlan graduated from North Carolina Central University. She was a devoted mother who loved her family and kids. Survivors are her husband, Christopher Harlan; son, Connor Harlan, Ringgold; daughters, Lillian and Rosalie ... (click for more)

Area Obituaries

Shelton, Doris Elaine (Trion)

Doris Elaine Shelton, 57, of Trion, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Floyd Medical Center. Mrs. Shelton was born March 2, 1956 in Summerville, GA. She attended Cornerstone Church and was retired from the Weaving Department of Mount Vernon Mills. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Lee Tapp; brother, Eddie Ray Tapp; grandparents, ... (click for more)

Fields, Nealson "Luke" (Dalton)

Nealson “Luke” Fields, 21, of Dalton, GA, died on Monday, May 20, 2013. Luke was born March 26, 1992 in Dalton. He was a 2010 graduate of Polk County High School in Benton, TN. He was employed at Whirlpool in Benton. Luke loved music and loved to play the guitar. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Violet and Kelly Martin of Benton, TN; father ... (click for more)

Breaking News

City Council Ad Hoc Committee To Study Moving Elections To August, Adding More Districts, Staggering Terms

City Council Vice Chairman Chip Henderson said Tuesday he will lead an ad hoc committee that will look into possibly increasing the number of council districts from the current term. The panel will also look at staggering the terms of council members, who are currently all elected at the same time, he said. Vice Chairman Henderson said the committee will also look into moving ... (click for more)

Chief Magistrate Russell Says Ables Should Have Waited To Sign Warrant For Teen Beer Bust

Officials in the Sheriff's Department said a warrant was not obtained early Saturday morning to go inside a house where over 20 allegedly beer-drinking teens were partying because a magistrate said he was about to get off duty and wouldn't wait over. Sgt. Robert Starnes said he was standing by a deputy who called Magistrate Larry Ables at 4:30 a.m. seeking the warrant ... (click for more)