Hollis H. Maddox, 87, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Hollis was born in Cullman, Al., on Jan. 8, 1934. He married Shirley B. McClure on Jan. 9, 1954. Shortly after they married, he joined the Army and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. After serving his country, he returned home and started pursuing his degree in education. He graduated from St. Bernard ... (click for more)

Infant Alexandria Ellen Songer, passed away on June 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jimmy Miller. Survivors include parents, Lebron Songer and Katrina Voiles; grandparents, Lebron (Maggie) Songer, Samantha Songer (Nick Graham), Terry McDaniel, and Christina McDaniel (J.T. Womble); great grandparents, William (Helen) Songer, James (Thelma) Raines, ... (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)