Brooks Gist, a longtime resident of Chattanooga, died on Saturday March 28, 2020 of age related complications. He was born in Scottsboro, Al. on February 12, 1929. He was 91 years old. Brooks was a devoted member of Oakwood Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and involved in the music ministry. He was also a proud and loyal member of the Chattanooga Barbershop Chorus of Chattanooga. ... (click for more)

Grace (Rogers) Gilley of Chattanooga, born on March 22, 1920 to Katurah Selma and Joel Ellison Rogers, went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2020, where she was reunited with her beloved husband, W.C. Affectionately known by her family as “Amazing Grace,” she exemplified grace and love throughout her life in all that she did. She had just celebrated her 100th birthday, at her ... (click for more)

Clarence Edwin Rankin, 99, of Dunlap, passed away March 31, 2020 peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Rankin was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army from Sept. 1939 - June 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Francis Rankin; two sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Betty; two ... (click for more)

Dorothy Nell Chase, 87, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Dorothy Nell lived her entire life in Cleveland and was married for over 65 years to James Burke Chase. During their years together she had three children, Jeff, Janice and Joe. Jeff is married to Denise (Clay) Chase and lives in San Jose, Ca. Jeff has two daughters, Jamie Chase lives in Arizona ... (click for more)

Hamilton County plans to open a drive-thru coronavirus testing site on Friday morning. Becky Barnes, Hamilton County Health Department administrator, said the location will be a vehicle emissions testing site on Bonnyshire Drive off Bonny Oaks Drive. She said the Health Department on Wednesday at 8 a.m. will begin to schedule appointments. A formal referral from a medical ... (click for more)

The death toll from the conoravirus in Tennessee has risen to 23 - up 10 in a single day. Cases in the state jumped to 2,239 from 1,834. Officials said 175 people have been hospitalized in the state from coronavirus. It is now in 80 of the state's 95 counties. Hamilton County now has 50 cases, up from 39 on Monday. Another Hamilton County resident - described as an older patient ... (click for more)