Alfonso Paez Martinez, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Carolina Pacheco Saldaña; his children, Jorge Alfonso Paez, and Carolina Paez; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family relatives. Visitation for Mr. Alfonso Paez will be Sunday, Sept. 22, and Monday, Sept. 23, from 4-8 p.m. ... (click for more)

Travis “Pop” Dean Westbrook, 89, of Rising Fawn, passed away September 19, 2019. He was a member of Lea’s Chapel Baptist Church, Valley Head, Al. Mr. Westbrook proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Westbrook and parents, Lloyd and Exa De Alva Westbrook. Survivors include his daughters, Linda (Danny) Swafford, of Apison, ... (click for more)

Larry R. Marler, 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on September 21, 2019, just short of his 77th birthday. He was born in north Chattanooga and raised on the banks of the Tennessee River. His playground and front yard growing up would later become known as Coolidge Park. As a youngster, he moved with his family to Huntington Park, CA. There he began his love of all ... (click for more)

James Edward Petty, 75, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a graduate of Ringgold High School and worked in various fields. James and his father worked together painting houses all over the Chattanooga area. He worked for Combustion Engineering for a time and later retired from Roadway Express after many ... (click for more)

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe, and Nippon Paint (USA) Inc. CEO Tetsuro Fujita announced today that Nippon Paint will invest approximately $60 million to establish a facility in Chattanooga. Nippon Paint (USA) will create 150 jobs in Hamilton County over the next five to seven years. A wholly-owned subsidiary ... (click for more)

A homeowner in Sale Creek on Sunday afternoon called 9-1-1 reporting his barn was on fire at 11605 Bamboo Tr. Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived on the scene reporting a fully involved barn fire. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire to the barn due to structure endangerment. No injuries were reported. Fire officials reported the 30x30 ... (click for more)