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)

Charles Edward Herron, 80, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, November 15, 2019 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving and devoted wife and family. Mr. Herron was a retired 20 year active service member with the United States Air Force. Charles was born April 4, 1939 in Copperhill, Tn., the son of the late Roy L. Herron and Ella Waldon Herron. ... (click for more)

James Fred "Freddy" Robertson, 62, of East Ridge passed away Thursday, November 14, in a tragic house fire, along with his faithful dog “Red” by his side. Fred was a standout athlete at East Ridge High School, class of ’75. He graduated from UTC with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Fred was born on April 18, 1957. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family and ... (click for more)

Sydney “Sid” Pearson Wood, 86, died July 11, 2019, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Sydney Hewitt Wood and Myra Pearson Wood; and sisters, Beverly Past and Peggy Napear. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Christine Forrester Wood; their daughters, Lisa Davis (Cary) and Leslie Tamashiro (Guy); grandsons, Ryan Davis and Tyler Davis ... (click for more)

A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon on Interstate 24. The crash occurred at 18400 Interstate 24 eastbound at approximately 4:33 p.m. The CPD Traffic Unit responded to the scene. A Suzuki motorcycle was traveling near mile marker 184 at a high rate of speed when the driver struck the rear of an International semi-truck. The man, 30, separated from ... (click for more)

A University of Georgia photographer who was knocked unconscious as she stood on the sidelines at the Auburn game on Saturday has been released from the hospital. Chamberlain Smith was carted off the field after being struck by a player and was taken to East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Her mother, Layna Smith, later said she was "conscious & in good spirits." ... (click for more)