Harry Douglas, Jr., 62, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in a local facility. Harry was a lover of music, and played the guitar, keyboard, drums and he also loved to sing. He had a talent for repairing vehicles. A visitation with the family will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel. ... (click for more)

Claudette Jacqueline Small, 72, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at her residence. A visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, from 4-8 p.m. at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, 1724 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Funeral services will be on Saturday, Jan. 26, at noon at St. Paul AME Church, 2514 Williams Street, ... (click for more)

Joe B. Lasater, 86, of Whitwell, Tennessee, died on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was retired from Erlanger Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Shoemake Lasater of Whitwell; niece, Mary Jo Alford-Roberson of Tampa, Fl.; and several other relatives and friends. The family will gather with friends for visitation at the Jasper ... (click for more)

Sandra Boshers Townsend, 69, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Morris Boshers. Sandra was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church. She loved tennis, Bible study, mission trips, reading and puzzles. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Mike Townsend of the residence; ... (click for more)

The District Attorney's Office said it will not prosecute charges against a man who was beaten by a city police officer after a traffic stop. The DA is dismissing charges against 37-year-old Fredrico Wolfe. Wolfe was charged in an incident last March 10 with DUI, violating the implied consent law, tampering with evidence, speeding, drug possession and resisting arrest. ... (click for more)

Hamilton County Schools will be closed Thursday due to forecast rain to last through the evening and freezing conditions to follow after 2 a.m. in the higher elevations in the county. Freezing conditions are expected to last until the afternoon in the higher elevations impacting travel in the area. Athletic events will be rescheduled and practices canceled Thursday evening. ... (click for more)