George William Golden, Jr., 84, departed this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church, and retired from Yellow Freight after 20 plus years of service. He loved his church, and spending time with his family and was an avid Tennessee fan. George was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and ... (click for more)

Fred E. Britt, 76, of Trenton, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Britt was of the Baptist faith, and owned and operated Britt’s Leather for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Alma Faye Britt; parents, Berry & Ruby J. Allen Britt; brothers, Raymond, Ray, Roland, Archie, Joe and Randall Britt; and sisters, Juanita ... (click for more)

Celeste Anissa Herrin, 51, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, transitioned from this world to the next on June 1, 2020, at her residence from an unexpected medical condition. She was born in Bradley County on August 10, 1968, to father, Toy Alvin Evans and mother, Arlene "Faye" Evans (Goins). Celeste was an avid practical bargain hunter. She loved yard sales, auctions, flea ... (click for more)

Virginia Ruth Hickman, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church in Ooltewah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hickman; mother, Grace Sims, and brother, Richard Lee Denton. Mrs. Hickman is survived by her son, Ronnie Hickman; daughters, Barbara (Donnie) Moon and Brenda Morrow; sisters, Willie Moore and Hazel ... (click for more)

There has been another coronavirus death in Hamilton County - the fourth in three days. The new total is 19. There were 56 new coronavirus cases in Hamilton County, bringing the total to 1,275. There are 15 patients in Intensive Care. The state reported 13 new deaths from the virus, bringing the total to 401. There were 298 new cases. That brings the total to 25,120. ... (click for more)

A man was arrested Wednesday night on top of a downtown building armed with rifles and handguns. Police Chief David Roddy said Kevin Leiko was at 1417 Market St. across from the Chattanooga Choo Choo. He was found with an AR-15, and AK-47 and three loaded handguns. Leko, 35, resides at that address. Police acted on a tip that a man with a rifle was on a building along ... (click for more)