Karen Lynn Alderman, 53, of Ringgold, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving and devoted sister, mother and grandmother, that will be truly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bo & Betty Whaley; daughter, Tasha Belk; and brother, Wilburn Junior ... (click for more)

Terry Ray Branham, 35, of Ringgold, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, he was a former employee of Shaw Industries. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Goins; grandparents, Ray and Dot Branham and James “Cheese” Goins; and two uncles, David Clark and Gary Lynn Goins. He is survived by his mother and step-father, ... (click for more)

James Guy Copp, 78, entered heaven peacefully with his loving wife, Jane, at his side on Friday, April 19, 2019. “Good Friday” was indeed good for heaven for they welcomed an incredibly loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Jim touched everyone’s heart. He treated all with kindness and deeply loved his family, especially his grandchildren. His love and support ... (click for more)

George Kimball "Kim" Thompson, 67, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Good Friday, April 19, 2019. He was a vital part of the Chattanooga arts and music community for five decades as a baritone vocalist, actor, and arts educator. He performed with the Choral Arts of Chattanooga, Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra, Chattanooga Theatre Center, and Signal Mountain ... (click for more)

The body of 83-year-old Geneva Atkins, who was reported missing last Tuesday, was found Monday night in Meigs County deceased. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office personnel located Mrs. Atkins at approximately 8:15 p.m. Her vehicle was located north of Decatur, near the 22000 block of Highway 58. Initial findings show that her vehicle left the roadway, crossed a field, and came ... (click for more)

Antwon Lee, 29, was shot and killed Monday morning on Grove Street. At approximately 11:33 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to 1100 Grove Street on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, police located Lee, who had been shot. Hamilton County EMS responded and transported Lee to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect fled the scene. ... (click for more)