Robbie Gene Robinson, Jr., 25, passed away on March 26, 2020. He was a resident of Birchwood, Tennessee, and loved to fish and play video games. Robbie was also very competitive and would often challenge family and friends to running races. He was preceded in death by his son, Tanner Robinson and aunt, Jessica Wortman. Robbie is survived by his wife, Rebecca Robinson; mother, ... (click for more)

Myrna J. Cowan, 79, passed away on March 26, 2020. She was a life-long resident of Chattanooga, and a member of Community Baptist Church in Hixson. Myrna was a graduate of UTC, where because of her talent playing the piano, she was accepted in their Cadek music program. In her earlier years, Myrna worked for a local TV station, eventually retiring from TVA after over 20 years. ... (click for more)

Randall “Randy” E. Easley, 69, of Rock Spring, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Randy was born Sept. 13, 1950 in Chattanooga to the late Bill Easley and Jean Easley Earhart. After graduating from East Ridge High School, he attended both North Georgia Military College in Dahlonega, Ga. and UTC. Randy loved building things and joined the Carpenter’s Union soon after marrying ... (click for more)

John William Rosenberger Jr., age 47, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the family residence. His father, John William Rosenberger Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Lewis and Betty Stokes; and his paternal grandparents, Leroy and Laura Rosenberger, also preceded him in death. John Jr. worked for Peyton's for more than 12 years. He loved ... (click for more)

Georgia state health officials said Saturday that 79 people in the state have died of the coronavirus. That total is up from 38 on Tuesday. The cases have climbed to 2,446 - up from 1,387 on Wednesday with a rapid spread around the Atlanta area. The Tuesday report showed 1,026 cases. It was at 800 on Monday. Officials said 660 have been hospitalized, which is 27 percent of ... (click for more)

McKamey Animal Center reported an enormous outpouring of foster and adoption support and is now asking those interested in fostering to be patient. "Thanks to our community's outstanding response, we’ve placed almost every adoptable pet into a home," said Jamie McAloon, executive director. "We are now in a safe zone and will be postponing any foster care appointments until April ... (click for more)