Clarence Edwin Rankin, 99, of Dunlap, passed away March 31, 2020 peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Rankin was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army from Sept. 1939 - June 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Francis Rankin; two sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Betty; two ... (click for more)

Dorothy Nell Chase, 87, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Dorothy Nell lived her entire life in Cleveland and was married for over 65 years to James Burke Chase. During their years together she had three children, Jeff, Janice and Joe. Jeff is married to Denise (Clay) Chase and lives in San Jose, Ca. Jeff has two daughters, Jamie Chase lives in Arizona ... (click for more)

Cloise Betty Cox Hendrix, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Olivet Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and Mother’s Ministry. She was preceded in death by her husband, William McDonald; sons, Jeffery Lavendar, Paul Lavendar, and Kenneth Lavendar; granddaughter, Bethur Whitakker; grandson, ... (click for more)

Dianne Fitzsimmons Baldwin, 72, of Flintstone, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. Dianne was born in Chattanooga and was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia Area. She was a graduate of Chattanooga Valley High School. She retired from Hutcheson Medical Center. Dianne was a member of Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, ... (click for more)

Hamilton County plans to open a drive-thru coronavirus testing site on Friday morning. Becky Barnes, Hamilton County Health Department administrator, said the location will be a vehicle emissions testing site on Bonnyshire Drive off Bonny Oaks Drive. She said the Health Department on Wednesday at 8 a.m. will begin to schedule appointments. A formal referral from a medical ... (click for more)

The death toll from the conoravirus in Tennessee has risen to 23 - up 10 in a single day. Cases in the state jumped to 2,239 from 1,834. Officials said 175 people have been hospitalized in the state from coronavirus. It is now in 80 of the state's 95 counties. Hamilton County now has 50 cases, up from 39 on Monday. Another Hamilton County resident - described as an older patient ... (click for more)