Mark Allen Kerley, 57, passed away on November 26, 2019. Mark was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was loved by many, and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randall and Melba Kerley; brother, Ricky; sister, Tina Brown. Mark is survived by his sister, Tracy (Aaron) Gunn; nieces, Erica Brown, April Kerley, Courtney (Richard) ... (click for more)

Gerald E. Payne, 82, of East Brainerd passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Mr. Payne was a graduate of Central High School and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Chattanooga. He was a Certified Public Accountant having practiced in Chattanooga since 1958. At the time of receiving ... (click for more)

With the angels singing and the Lord calling its time to come home, Willie “Bunchy” Mae Kelso, at the age of 49 years old, gained her wings on Monday, December 2, 2019. Bunchy was born on Oct. 14, 1970, in Orrville, Al. She lived in South Pittsburg her adult life with her husband and children. Bunchy was feisty, loved to talk and most of all just loved being “Bunchy”. Her ... (click for more)

Julian Lee Burgan, age 74, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. in the Rocky Face Chapel. Burial will follow at Lee’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m. Funeral arrangements ... (click for more)

Three faculty members at Sequoyah High School were assaulted by a student on Thursday morning, the Sheriff's Office said. The faculty members suffered minor injuries and did not get medical treatment, it was stated. The student is facing juvenile charges. Officials said, "Earlier this morning, there was a verbal altercation at Sequoyah High School between two juvenile students. ... (click for more)

Hollie Eades, 29, was struck and killed Wednesday night on Interstate 75. At approximately 8:05 p.m., a motor vehicle crash occurred involving a pedestrian near the exit ramp for East Brainerd Road from Interstate 75 Southbound. The Chattanooga Police Department's Traffic/DUI Unit responded to the scene. Ms. Eades had just been involved in a rear end collision on Interstate ... (click for more)