Merriam Hill Cross, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Donna Langsam, 74, of Chattanooga, died on October 21, 2020. Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home - Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, 423 877-3524, Lanefh.com. (click for more)

Shirley Dean Neal, 75, of LaFayette, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Shirley was a 1963 graduate of LaFayette High School. She then retired after 45 years with the Walker County Tax Assessors office where she presently served on the Walker County Board of Tax Assessors. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shannon W. Stephenson and Annie Grace Stephenson; ... (click for more)

James David Cross, age 56, a residence of Georgetown, Tennessee, left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on October 20, 2020 after a short and sudden illness. He was the son of the late Louise Forgey Cross and Ronald R. Cross of Ringgold, Ga. He graduated from Ringgold High School in 1983 where he met the love of his life, Karen Swafford, whom he married right after graduation. ... (click for more)

Vandals for the second time have shot out windows at a St. Elmo bank, this time causing it to temporarily close. Officials of the Bank of America on Tennessee Avenue said they were awaiting construction crews to clean up the latest mess. They said police advised them that other businesses in that vicinity had also been hit, including the Circle K, the new animal hospital, ... (click for more)

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Austin Garrett offered the following statement regarding Sheriff Jim Hammond: “Sheriff Jim Hammond is still receiving treatment for COVID-19 at a local medical facility under the recommendation of his physician. "Sheriff Hammond’s condition continues to improve, but his oxygen levels and breathing will continue to be monitored. ... (click for more)