Wanda Josephine Beason Vandergriff, 89, of Hixson, passed away peacefully with her children at her side on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at a local hospital. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or the local Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Lovette Lewis Clay, 58, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Clyde Raymond Hartz, 86, of Dayton, Tn., passed away Friday evening, May 22, 2020, in the home of his daughter Stephanie Hartz in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. One of children, Clyde was born on December 5, 1933 in Connellsville, Pa., the son of the late William and Josephine (Bartholomai) Hartz. He is survived by his two daughters, Stephanie M. Hartz of Soddy Daisy, and Valerie L. ... (click for more)

Victoria Lynn Rumage Cline, 65, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, in a local hospital. She taught school at Blythe-Bower Elementary School and retired from the Cleveland City School system with 20 years of service. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending her time fishing, painting, and crocheting. She was a loving ... (click for more)

Hamilton County’s positive COVID-19 case count ended last week with a meteoric rise, something that persisted through the extended Memorial Day weekend. Health Department administrator Becky Barnes says there have been 163 new cases since noon Friday. Also, Hamilton County has added a 15th death from coronavirus, the Hamilton County Health Department reported on Tuesday. “These ... (click for more)

County Mayor Jim Coppinger on Tuesday morning presented a bare bones budget that still could be revised downward by reductions from the state. The county mayor said he is confident with the county's revenue projections. However, if there are more cuts coming, he said the county enjoys a healthy rainy day fund. It stands at $110 million - the same as last year. The total county ... (click for more)