Jimmy Lee Barber, 64, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

On the evening of March 30, 2020, Theresa Irene McShan was called home to her heavenly father at the age of 78. She was born to Sammie and Scott Lacey on Feb. 10, 1941. Theresa was a LPN for 30 years and worked for NHC. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Louis McShan; sister, Betty Jane Ridley; children, Arlene (Ronald) Simpson; grandchildren, Natasha Jones, ... (click for more)

Jimmy L. Wigfall, 69, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. The family will have a private graveside service. Due to the restrictions on gatherings of funeral services at this time, the family will plan a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SPHS Football Quarterback Club. Arrangements ... (click for more)

Cindy Jean Cross, 65, of Chickamauga, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She is survived by her brother, Bill (Sue) Cross of Chickamauga; nephew, Willie (Brooke) Cross; great niece, Lily Cross; and great nephew, Liam Cross. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette. (click for more)

The Tennessee toll from the conoravirus has reached 37. Cases in the state rose to 3,067 from 2,683 of Thursday. Officials said 293 people have been hospitalized in the state from coronavirus. Hamilton County is reporting 68 cases. Officials said of those, they were only able to identify 20 who could say who they believe they knew of the source of the virus. Drive-thru ... (click for more)

Georgia state health officials said Wednesday that 198 people in the state have died of the coronavirus - 14 more than Thursday. The cases have increased to 5,967 - up from the Thursday report of 5,444. Officials said 1,222 have been hospitalized in Georgia with the deadly virus. The first person to contract the coronavirus in Dade County has died. Dade had reported its first ... (click for more)