Ronda Fay Welch-Black, 43, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was a 1994 graduate of South Pittsburg High School, Lincoln Memorial Alumni and worked at Tencate Grass in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Black; mother, Karen Thomas; grandmothers, Louise Welch and Mary Thomas. Those left to treasure her memories are her children, ... (click for more)

Jeremy Keith Crabtree, 28, of Summerville, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was employed with Nissin Brakes. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Ramona Crabtree; and uncle, Michael Hogg. He is survived by his wife, Brittany Crabtree; daughters, Danica and Annslee Crabtree; son, Brantley Crabtree and his mother, Reba Cargle; father, Brad (Leigh Ane) Crabtree; ... (click for more)

William “David” Ford, 78, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his home. David served Catoosa County as a detective for 20 years. He was active in the Harrison Masonic Lodge #114 F&AM for 15 years. David’s most important role was as Dad and Poppy to his family. He spent his life making sure his family knew how much he loved them and ... (click for more)

Gene Dean, 86, passed away on July 1, 2020. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Ducktown and a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; Herman and Hazel Dean; brothers, Pap Dean and Bob Dean; sisters, Dod Barnes, Vera Sue Dean, and Authorine McMahan. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Naomi; daughter, Rena ... (click for more)

A body found in a wooded area of Signal Mountain on Wednesday has been identified as David Hunter, 27, who was reported missing by his family June 22, Signal Mountain Police Chief Mike Williams said. He was found by a hiker and reported to police who, along with the Signal Mountain Fire Department, recovered the body. The family was notified Wednesday. An autopsy will be ... (click for more)

Hamilton County recorded a record 118 new coronavirus cases, Health Department officials said on Wednesday. The previous high was 106 on June 5. The cases have reached 2,643 in Hamilton County. Deaths remain at 30. There are now 46 coronavirus (or pending coronavirus) patients in local hospitals, including 28 from Hamilton County. The number of those in Intensive Care ... (click for more)