William R. “Bill” Scoggins, 78, passed away from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family and close friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Opal and W.O. Scoggins; his beloved grandson, Clint Scoggins; and infant great-granddaughter, Kendall Annsley Scoggins. Bill is survived and cherished by his ... (click for more)

Paul Clinton Cooley, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on July 30, 2020 at his residence. He was dearly loved by all the knew him, and he will be greatly missed. Paul was a well-known sheet metal worker in the Cleveland area. He had a farm for several years that he loved to work on. He was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his ... (click for more)

Ralph Skippy “Skip” Clemons, 73, of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Skip was born in Chattanooga, to Ralph and Mildred Joyce Clemons on December 22, 1946. Skip graduated from Central High School in 1964 and completed the Ford Motor SAE Technical Training Program. Skip owned/operated several companies over his career which were recognized ... (click for more)

Carolyn Lucile Stone Slayton, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020, in a local health care facility. She attended Howard High School. She was a member of Greater Faith Temple Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board. Carolyn was preceded in death by her sons, Ronald Stone and Kevin Stone, Sr.; grandson, Clifford Stone; parents, John and Hattie ... (click for more)

Hamilton County Schools Supt. Dr. Bryan Johnson on Monday said the schools plan to open Aug. 12 with two groups of students at each school each attending two days a week. However, he said it is hoped that students will be able to go five days a week by Aug. 30. The opening format includes Group A going on Wednesday, Aug. 12, and Group B on Thursday, Aug. 13. Friday will be ... (click for more)

Hamilton County had just 52 new coronavirus cases on Monday and deaths remained at 48. However, the number of COVID patients in Intensive Care continued to go up and is now at 37. Total cases now are 5,669 after the numbers have dropped in recent days. There are 86 COVID patients hospitalized as well as four more suspected cases. The number of active cases in Hamilton ... (click for more)