R. D. Johnson, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away November 19, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. R.D. was a member of Valley Memorial Baptist Church, Lookout Valley. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger Dale Johnson; daughter-in-law, Elise Johnson; and parents, Jeff and Emmalene Johnson. Survivors include his loving ... (click for more)

Barbara Ellis Kress, 84, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She retired from Provident Insurance Company after working for more than 30 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Ellis and brother, Fred Ellis. Survivors include her husband, William Kress, Jr.; sister, Carolyn Ellis Kress; step-son, Billy (Jennifer) Kress and step-daughter, ... (click for more)

Reverend Billy Joe Cochran, 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, November 18, 2019 at Emory University Hospital. Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002 (click for more)

Rita Faye Hudgins, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, November 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. 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 (click for more)

The City Council, citing safety concerns, is looking into setting up metal detectors prior to council meetings. Councilman Russell Gilbert said, "Right now there is nothing we can do (to deter a shooter). We have two cops, but they could take them out first." He added, "Every time you turn on the TV, five or six people have been taken out." Chairman Erskine Oglesby favors ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Police, with the assistance of the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force, arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 3800 block of Larry Drive on Sept. 28. Marshon Langford, 40, was shot on Larry Drive, then he drove to Pin Oak Drive, where he crashed his vehicle. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. The suspect, a 15-year-old ... (click for more)