Audrey Simmons, 88, of Pikeville, TN, died Monday, December 2, 2013.  She was a member of Mt. Crest Church of God of Prophecy where she enjoyed singing for the Lord.  Audrey was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law, and sister. She loved to joke, laugh, smile, and pull a trick or two. She also loved cooking and making chocolate pies, but her ... (click for more)

Gene D. "Cy" Studer, 77, of Dunlap, TN, died on Monday, December 2, at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN after a brief illness.  He was born September 21, 1936 in Sugarcreek, OH. Gene was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother to his family and an esteemed friend of many here in the Dunlap community where the family has resided ... (click for more)

Billy Joe Phillips, age 76, of Ooltewah, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.   He was born March 20, 1937 in Chattanooga to the late Ruby Mae and Leroy Phillips, Sr.    He courageously served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War Conflict.  Mr. Phillips was a longtime member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church.  He whole-heartedly ... (click for more)

George W. Davis, 79, of Rossville, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at his residence.   He was born on January 16, 1934 to the late George E. and Hettie Davis.  He was the owner of Midway Used Auto Parts in Rossville where he also worked as a mechanic.  Mr. Davis also owned and managed rental apartments.  His passions in life were playing cards and fishing. ... (click for more)

Walker County Sole Commissioner Bebe Heiskell said Wednesday she plans to continue "to try to provide the essential and necessary credit support needed by Hutcheson Medical Center as it continues to rebuild and provide medical services to the community."    She stated, "As to the press questions about the $2 million loan being discussed last week, that was ... (click for more)

The cause of Tuesday’s house fire at 3527 Taylor Street has been ruled accidental.  Lt. Andrew Waters with the Fire Investigation Division said the fire was most likely caused by an electrical malfunction.  The resident, Stephen Boudy, had to escape the fire by jumping out of his bedroom window. He was transported to Erlanger Medical Center, where he was treated ... (click for more)