Avadene Brown, age 95, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2021. Avadene was born May 12, 1925 in Haywood County, N.C. to the late Jerry Levi and Estelle Brookes Hipps. Avadene graduated from high school in 1942 from the Church of God Bible Training School (later moved and renamed Lee College) in Sevierville, Tn. Upon graduation, she was employed a ... (click for more)

Seth Monk, age 42 of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life, Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home. Due to the national health crisis and the COVID-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are by Ponders ... (click for more)

Marie Newfield Francis, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, died on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Marie was born in New Orleans, LA, on March 21, 1922. There she attended Holy Angels Academy and Raybin Business School. Marie was a volunteer nurses’ aide at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. At Charity, she met a resident surgeon, Dr. Guy Martin Francis, Sr. They were married in ... (click for more)

Marie Luise Perkins, 74, of Hixson, is now dancing with her heavenly father, God above. She shared smiles and warm hugs to anyone who needed it or not. She was always willing to give a helping hand. Every friendship that she shared was filled with love and kindness. She will be missed by everyone deeply. Now with open arms, her family above welcomes her. She was predeceased ... (click for more)

It's election day for a new Chattanooga mayor and nine members of the City Council. Winners will have to get over 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff. During early voting, 12,371 have already cast their ballots. Fifteen candidates are on the ballot for mayor, and Jean Howard-Hill is waging a write-in campaign. Two of the strongest candidates appear to be former ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department wishes to recognize many community partners who offered COVID-19 vaccine clinics over the weekend to eligible people 65+ and those with 1a1, 1a2 & 1b phase status. The following community partners administered a combined 2,505 doses this weekend: • CHI Memorial Hospital sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga ... (click for more)