Jay M. Ricker, 76, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his parents; Paul and Hazel Pittman Ricker, sisters; Mary Jane Hunter, Jessie May Steele, brothers; Homer Lee Ricker, Lester Ricker. He is Survived by his wife; Amanda Ricker of Decatur, sons; John David Bates of ... (click for more)

Gary McCallie, Jr., an iron worker, pipefitter and resident of Dayton, Tn., passed away on Saturday morning, May 23, 2020, at the age of 52. Gary was born on March 31, 1968, in Chattanooga, the son of Gary and Marty McCallie. Gary was a graduate of Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School class of 1987. Gary McCallie Jr. was a wonderful son, brother, father and grandfather. ... (click for more)

Clara “Marcella” Lawson Martin, 82, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at a local health care facility. She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, graduated from Rossville High School class of 1956, retired from Coats of America and was a veteran with the United States Air Force. Marcella enjoyed bird watching, flowers, archeology, ... (click for more)

Deborah June Flack , 72, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Alice Harris; and brother, John Edwin Harris, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Jack Flack; three children, Alicia (Jamie) Hatcher, Jason (Jesse) Flack, and Aaron (Koni) Flack; four grandchildren, Madison, Bodie, Xander, ... (click for more)

Hamilton County on Thursday reported 73 more positive COVID-19 cases. That brings the total of confirmed cases in the county since the virus broke out in March to 843. There are still 13 coronavirus patients in Intensive Care in Chattanooga hospitals. Deaths remain at 15. Officials said of the 71 new cases, the Hispanic population accounts for 49 cases. Of the total cases ... (click for more)

Statistics released on Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show a staggering increase in unemployment for each of Tennessee’s 95 counties in April as many businesses closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The unprecedented and historic spike in unemployment impacted some counties more drastically than others, but no area of Tennessee ... (click for more)