Lottie Nora King, 92, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Mattie Moses Colbaugh and was preceded in death by her sisters; Agnes Colbaugh and Annie Hendricks and her brothers: Johnny Colbaugh, Rev. Clifford Colbaugh, Hobert Colbaugh and Wesley Colbaugh. She was a member of Five Point Baptist Church. Survivors ... (click for more)

Jerry M. Brown, 84, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in a Chattanooga hospice facility. He was the founder and owner/operator of Jerry’s Electric Motor Service. Jerry enjoyed playing the steel guitar, doing yard work and doting on his three grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and loved being a Papaw. He was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. ... (click for more)

Calvin Sanford Huffaker Sr., known as Sandy, a highly-acclaimed political satirist and painter, passed away peacefully at his home in Raphine, Va. Sandy was born September 23, 1943 in Chattanooga, to Katherine F. and Hugh Dayton Huffaker. Sandy had two brothers, Hugh Huffaker Jr. (deceased) and Robert F. Huffaker. He attended The McCallie School, received a BA from the University ... (click for more)

Eddie Maurice Williams, 76, of Hixson, died on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born on July 31, 1943, to the late Maurice Raymond and Mildred Beatrice Williams. Mr. Williams attended Chattanooga Church. He was retired from Ferro. He enjoyed antique cars, playing pool, and woodworking. He was a member of the Alhambra and Dade County Shrine clubs dune buggy division. Survivors ... (click for more)

On Friday a CoreCivic employee who works at the Silverdale Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19 after a close family member tested positive. The employee was tested Thursday as a precautionary measure. CDC recommended guidelines are being utilized at the Silverdale facility to assure the safety and well-being of all staff and inmates. Jail personnel are also currently ... (click for more)

Hamilton County has jumped from 531 coronavirus cases to 640 in two days. It remains at 14 deaths. Tennessee has had seven more coronavirus deaths. The new total is 336. There were 356 new cases, bringing the total to 20,145. There were 10 more hospitalizations for a total of 1,583. Nashville has three more coronavirus deaths for a total of 57. Memphis now has 94 ... (click for more)