James “Dub” Campbell, 73, passed away on November 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Marie Campbell, and brothers, Floyd and Robert Campbell. Dub is survived by his cousin, David Gates. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Turner ... (click for more)

David Allen Ottinger, 62, of Hixson, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, in a local health care center. Born in Whitwell, Tn., David had lived in Chattanooga and Hixson most of his life. David was formerly employed with Rock City for several years and was a member of First Church of Fort Oglethorpe. David was so excited about going to heaven and asked if he ... (click for more)

Hazel Louise Oliver, 92, of LaFayette, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was a member of Cooper Heights Church of God. Hazel enjoyed working in her flowers and won the Yard of the Month Community Prize Award several times. She was preceded in death by her sons, Bruce W. Oliver and Dennis T. Oliver; parents, William Couey and Jessie Mae Dimsdale Couey; ... (click for more)

Luther Paul Johnson, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. Paul was born Dec. 18, 1927 in Marion County, Al., a son of the late William Claude and Beulah Viola Nancy Green Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and Claude Page, Bessie and ... (click for more)

County School officials are discussing whether it is necessary for the School Board to approve summer overseas student trips. Board member Rhonda Thurman said such trips are outside the school calendar and the board would unnecessarily be assuming liability by giving approval. "That's up to the parents," she said. Legal counsel noted that the trips were first discussed at ... (click for more)

The Chattanooga Lookouts are on a list of 42 minor league clubs that could be severed from the majors under a sweeping new proposal from Major League Baseball. During current negotiations with the minors, the MLB is proposing to curtail the number of minor league clubs it has agreements with and reduce the number of minor league players on its payroll. Chattanooga is one of ... (click for more)