Arch Cooley, 77, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. Returning from Michigan, he was a resident of the area for 15 years. He was a member of the Harley Owners Group for the past 30+ years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arch W. and Ethel Stringer Cooley; and brother, ... (click for more)

Patrick Glenn Williams, 81, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Gloria A. Williams; children, Cheryl (Greg) Yeoman, Greg (Marie) Keller, Sheila (Jerry) Pogue, John P. Williams and James D. (Janet) Williams; siblings, Joanne (Ray) Catron, Jack (Ann) ... (click for more)

Lyle Hardwick, 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. Hardwick III and Barbara Lyle Hardwick Ownbey; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Berry. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Mary Ann Hutcheson Hardwick; son, George Clayton Hardwick of Chattanooga; sister, Betsy Hardwick Berry; niece, Julie ... (click for more)

Evelyn F. Lawson went home to be with her Lord on July 11, 2020, at Cumberland Rehab in Bridgeport, Alabama. She was born on March 25, 1939 in South Pittsburg, Tn. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to cook and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Lawson, Jr.; parents, Earl and Jessie ... (click for more)

County Commissioner Warren Mackey on Wednesday pulled a controversial resolution that would give each commissioner $100,000 per year for doling out to non-profit community groups. Commissioner Mackey said he believed that he had the necessary votes to pass it. However, he said "race has been injected in the issue." He said he was referring to a column in the Chattanooga ... (click for more)

Catholic Bishop Rick Stika said a statue of the Blessed Mother was beheaded at St. Stephen Parish in Chattanooga. He said, "What a strange time we live in. Over the weekend, an outdoor statue of the Blessed Mother was beheaded. This is occurring at various spots around the U.S." Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, a practicing Roman Catholic, said , “This is a disturbing ... (click for more)