Dr. Robert H. O’Bannon, 82, completed his earthly journey on June 2, 2020 in Cleveland, Tennessee, after a long bout with Alzheimer’s, joining his wife Nancy worshiping at the feet of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Zellwood, Fl. on Jan. 29, 1938, “Bob” studied at Lee College, East Tennessee State, and the University of Florida where he obtained his Ph.D. in Animal ... (click for more)

David "Dave" Glenn Smith, 47 of Benton, fell asleep in death on May 30, 2020 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was born in Harrisburg, Pa. on Aug. 13, 1972. David loved his family dearly and was an incredibly hard worker. He loved music and spending time with his loved ones. He had the most memorable laugh. David was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Perez. He was ... (click for more)

Roy Lee “Butch” McGill, 66, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Reathel McGill; step-mother, Rose McGill; brothers, Dennis McGill, Ricky Allen McGill, and Bobby McGill. He was a faithful member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Harrison, where he drove the church van bringing children to church. Mr. McGill was a devoted ... (click for more)

Nina Eadon Hale, 77, widow of Shadrach Jerome Hale II, died on Friday, May 29, 2020. Born on Aug. 18, 1942, in Manning, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marion Leroy Eadon, Sr., and Marian Williams Eadon. She was a graduate of Manning High School, Columbia College, and Emory University Candler School of Theology. Throughout her life, Nina was so many things to so ... (click for more)

Friends of the Festival, the nonprofit organization behind Chattanooga’s premier music festival Riverbend, has made the decision to cancel this year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Friends of the Festival is unveiling new plans to continue to deliver music to the city’s riverfront in light of the new realities brought on by the pandemic. In what would have ... (click for more)

City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod on Tuesday night made an impassioned plea for an end to black on black crime. She did so after a recent Chattanooga murder left her granddaughter without a father. Councilwoman Coonrod spoke strongly in favor of protests against police brutality, but said there was no place for violence or destruction as part of that movement. Other black ... (click for more)