David Allen Roberts, 52, of Soddy Daisy, gained his wings on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born on May 2, 1970. He loved fishing, swimming, cooking on the grill and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents, John and Lorena Roberts. He left behind his beloved wife, Michele Roberts; his two amazing sons, Anthony Roberts and Devin Roberts. ... (click for more)

Floyd Clinton Harden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10. 2022. Floyd was employed by U.S. Pipe for over 40 years and only retired with the closing of the business. He was a very faithful member of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for many years, serving as a deacon, usher, bus driver, Circle 4 Ministry, and male chorus member until his health declined. ... (click for more)

Carl Russell Hale, 61, a resident of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was a loving father and son. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Hale and Paul Hale; and sister, Linda Hale. He is survived by his parents, Floyd William Hale and Shirley Smith; sisters, Sandra Hale, Teresa Johnson and Elaine Hale (Skip); and nieces and nephews Nicki Johnson, ... (click for more)

Mack Lee Ball, age 86 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his daughter’s residence in Chatsworth, Ga., surrounded by his loving family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002. (click for more)

A woman charged in the stabbing death of 60-year-old George Deramus pleaded guilty on Monday morning to the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter. Tavowia Hinton, who was 49 at the time of the Dec. 2, 2018, incident, had been facing a charge of second-degree murder. She was given a six-year prison sentence, but it was suspended. Ms. Hinton was directed not to have any contact ... (click for more)

A Florida man has filed suit in Federal Court, saying he had a deal to buy 6,160 acres in Hamilton and Sequatchie counties from Bryan and Cartter Patten, but they are backing out of the deal. C. Lee Eggert, of Brandon, Fla., said the agreed purchase price was over $11.6 million. He acknowledged that he was being furnished the money by a logging company, Consolidated Timberlands. ... (click for more)