Syble Christine Bates Land, 75, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Syble was born Dec. 29, 1943 in Dalton, Ga., a daughter of the late James Ralph and Geneva Henry Bates. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Barney Roger Land; sisters, Geneva “Sis” Bates, Margaret Kellams, Betty Chastain ... (click for more)

Pablo Hurtado-Fraire, age 60, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, October 18, 2019 at his residence with his beloved family at his side. He was born April 29, 1959 in Zacatccas, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Hurtado; wife, Annie Ruth Fraire; and brothers, Rodrigo Hurtado Fraire and Jose Hurtado Fraire. He is survived by his mother, ... (click for more)

Mary Jane Stanley, 91, of East Ridge, Tennessee passed away on Monday October 20, 2019. She was an active member of Brainerd Baptist Church for over 50 years. Mary Jane taught Sunday School and was a member of the Bethany Sunday School Class. She was director of the WMU. She also served on the church phone counseling committee. She, like her husband, was a die-hard North Carolina ... (click for more)

Paula Harbin, 72, passed away on October 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Charles “Junior” Harbin and parents, Paul and Gwen DeSherlia. Paula is survived by her son, Brad Harbin; sister, Greta Presswood; grandchild, McClaine; and great-grandchild, Peyton. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at ... (click for more)

As part of a management reorganization, Erlanger Health System officials announced the elimination and restructuring of 30 management positions, effective this month. In making the announcement, Erlanger President and CEO Will Jackson, M.D., said Monday’s management realignment effort at the Chattanooga-based health system will better position Erlanger to meet the changing landscape ... (click for more)

County Commissioner Sabrena Smedley said she would like an opportunity to address some 70 current and past county school teachers who signed a letter hitting her and four other commissioners who voted against a wheel tax referendum. She addressed an email to Kendra Young, a teacher at East Hamilton School, whose picture was shown on the Facebook page of the Hamilton County Democratic ... (click for more)