Cynthia Star Robinson, 48, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Faye Wallin Young. Star was a wonderful caregiver to her parents. She loved her nieces, nephews, and her fur-babies. Survivors include her father, Jerry L. Young; brothers, Stacy (Ericka) Young, Jerry D. (Terri) Young, and Herbie (Roxana) Young. Several ... (click for more)

Dorcas I. Brinson, 87, of Cleveland, passed away on June 9, 2021. She was born on July 7, 1933 to the late Hobson and Mable Jones. She was born the fifth child and daughter of a music store owner, who developed a love for music in her at a young age; she becoming an accomplished pianist. She attended Lee College, where she met her soon to be husband of 68 years, Russell Brinson, ... (click for more)

On June 7, Richard "Dick" Peter Beairsto passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and creating love and laughter even in his final hours. Dick was born on February 28, 1933, in Yonkers, New York, one of five children of Joseph and Agnes Beairsto. Though he grew up in a modest neighborhood, he was always fiercely proud of where he came from. When he graduated ... (click for more)

Vickey Gilbert Booth, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2021. She was the middle child of Harold Dean Gilbert and Jeanne Ellis Carter, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mitchell Ellis Gilbert, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gilbert and Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Booth and the father of ... (click for more)

Businessman Greg Vital, who lost a squeaker of a race to Todd Gardenhire for state Senate in 2012, has picked up papers to run as a Republican for House District 29. Attorney Hoyt Samples also picked up to run on the GOP side. D'Angelo Jelks is a Democratic candidate. The County Commission has appointed Joan Carter to serve until the election. She is the widow of Mike Carter, ... (click for more)

Chattanooga VA National Cemetery Director Deborah Kendrick said the VA has identified six possible sites for cemetery expansion in Chattanooga. She said those locations have not been made public. Ms. Kendrick said the VA hopes to break ground for a new cemetery in 2027 or 2028. The federal government said last year that it was running out of ground at the cemetery and was ... (click for more)