Inez "Knockie" Blackmon, age 84, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2020, at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Ga., she was born to the late Charlie and Madie Ledford Bates, on May 4, 1936. Mrs. Blackmon was a member of the Community Holiness Church and was retired from the former Montgomery Knitting Mill. In addition ... (click for more)

Larry L. Bassitt, Sr., 77, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Rocky Face, Georgia. He graduated from Manatee High School in Florida in 1961, then joined the Air force and served his country honorably in Vietnam. Upon his return, he started and ran a successful automotive and service repair shop in Bradenton, Fl. for 35 years. He is survived by his loving wife Connie, ... (click for more)

Irene “Lyn” Ellington Lindsey, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died peacefully with family on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her home. She was born to the late Walter Lee and Anna Kile Ellington on September 11, 1922. Lyn, as she preferred to be called beginning her tennis years, which she was most proud of, could be seen every morning playing tennis with her many tennis ... (click for more)

James R. Godfrey, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. He was born on May 16, 1927 in Cherokee County, Alabama. Mr. Godfrey served in the United States Army in the Pacific theater during the World War II era. He worked at Lindale Mills in Rome, Ga., while attaining a Business degree. He began his professional career at Economy Auto in Rome, as credit ... (click for more)

The female bus driver and a seven-year-old girl were killed when a Meigs County school bus collided with a utility vehicle on Highway 58 near the Bradley County line late Tuesday afternoon. Seven other children were sent to Children's Hospital in Chattanooga, including one in critical condition. Five were airlifted and two taken by ambulance to the hospital. The Tennessee ... (click for more)

A 39-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot multiple times on Tuesday at Highway 58. Police said the incident happened at 4500 Highway 58, which is the location of Wendy's. At approximately 4:54 a.m., a Chattanooga police officer was in the area of 4500 Highway 58 when he heard multiple gunshots coming from nearby. Upon arrival, the CPD officer ... (click for more)