Sylvia J. Whaley, 83, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

James Lincoln Green, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in a local hospital. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

On February 22, 2021, after a brief illness, Dennis Edward Gholston went to his heavenly home. “Denny” was 61 years old and was a lifelong resident of Sequatchie, Tn. He was born on Sept. 22, 1959, to Edward and Melba Fuller Gholston. Denny had been married to the love of his life, Andrea Gholston for 15 years. He was employed as a forklift operator at Primex. Denny loved ... (click for more)

Margaret “Bobbie” Burchfield, 93, of Cleveland, passed away on February 22, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1927 to the late George Newton and Maggie Lowe Newton. She lived in Cleveland most of her life and was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed fellowshipping with her family and friends. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband, ... (click for more)

A Cleveland, Tn., resident appeared in Chattanooga Federal Court on Tuesday on charges that he took part in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6. Joseph Lino "Jose" Padilla is facing charges in connection with the attack during a session of Congress. His attorney, Lee Davis of Chattanooga, said, " Our office represents Joseph Padilla. Mr. Padilla had his initial appearance in Federal ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department has added a total of 4,360 new first dose Pfizer appointment opportunities to the schedule. · Feb. 26 & March 5 at Tennessee Riverpark · March 2, 5 & 6 at CARTA Bus Barn People in the eligible phases (1a1, 1a2, 1b and adults 65+) are encouraged to visit https://vaccine.hamiltontn. gov/ and make their appointment online. Those ... (click for more)