Alex Freeman, 55, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Janice Baumann Smith, 71, of Chattanooga, died on July 2, 2020. Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, Chattanooga, Tn., ? 423 877-3524, ? Lanefh.com . (click for more)

Janice Ann Medlin, 83, of Dalton, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Pruitt Health in Fort Oglethorpe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Medlin. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jana and Michael Beavers of Conroe, TX; and a son, Shawn Medlin of Dalton; grandchildren, Brett and Matthew Beavers of TX. A graveside service will be held ... (click for more)

Kenneth R. Anderson, 58, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Hamilton Medical Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements will be announced by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Ga. 30721, 706-226-4002, www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org. (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department on Friday reported three additional COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths to 33. The 31 st death was a black female in the 81+ age-band with underlying health conditions. The 32 nd death was a male in the 71-80 age-band with underlying health conditions. Race and ethnicity demographics for this individual ... (click for more)

Coronavirus cases in Tennessee rose by a record 1,822, bringing the total to 48,712, state health officials said Friday. There were 13 more deaths in the state, bringing the total to 633. Officials said 50 more have been hospitalized - up to 2,825. Davidson County is listed with 118 deaths - an increase of three. It has had 10,450 cases - a jump of 325. Shelby County ... (click for more)