Richard Lee Gordon, 62, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was of the Baptist faith and an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Macie Gordon, sister: Linda Gordon. Richard leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 33 years, Patsy Fritts ... (click for more)

Alvin D. Evans, age 82, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Arrangements and survivors will be announced at a later date by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Ga. (click for more)

David Wilbert “Dave” Garland, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. After a lengthy struggle with multiple illnesses, he is now made whole again, going home to be with the Lord. Dave made an impact on so many through the example he set by persevering and always being more concerned with others than he was with himself. Dave was born in Chattanooga on March 26, 1941. ... (click for more)

Ronald D. “Chico” Hatten, Sr., 44, was born on August 31, 1975, to Barbara Hatten and Ronald Ratliff. He departed this life on July 7, 2020. He was a graduate of Howard High School, class of 1993. He was employed at Sherman and Reilly. He accepted Christ at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. Ronald was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Mary A. Scott, Cecilia Ratliff, ... (click for more)

The City of Dalton’s Municipal Court is suspending in person court appearances through at least Aug. 12 in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Whitfield County and the northwest Georgia region. Payments for fines can still be made online or in person at the window in the Public Works building at 532 N. Elm Street. There will be no in person Municipal Court ... (click for more)

A Michigan man, James Terrell Holmes-Hamilton, is in custody in connection with a murder in Chattanooga on Sept. 9. Three juveniles are also charged with felony murder and especially aggravated robbery in the case. Law enforcement responded to a shooting call and found Darrell Hill suffering from a gunshot wound, which later claimed his life. A few minutes later, police said ... (click for more)