With the Lord’s Hand, James Wendell Holden, Jr., 72, was guided by the angels to his heavenly home on Monday, May 16, 2022. James was a resident of South Pittsburg, Tn. and was married to Martha Charlene Parker Holden. He was born on Feb. 1, 1950 to the late James Wendell Holden, II and Marye Ruth Crowe Holden. James had been employed with TN Galvanizing working in the maintenance ... (click for more)

Joel Huggins, 87, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2022. He is survived by his children, Sherry Huggins, Andy Huggins, Paula Morris (Jeff); grandchildren Jerrica McEver, Ansley Siffles (Colt), Drew Huggins, Stewart Huggins, Emily Morris, Zoe Morris; great-grandchildren, Avrie Graham, Luna Huggins, Link Huggins, Lucus Carney, Liam Siffles; brother, Jerry Huggins; sisters, Glenda ... (click for more)

Barbara Ann Lemons, 89, of East Brainerd, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2022. A resident of Chattanooga since 1984, Mrs. Lemons was a longtime member of The Crossing - formerly East Ridge Church of God, of which her late husband pastored from 1984 – 1994. Mrs. Lemons served the Lord faithfully and graciously as a pastor’s wife to the late Rev. John ... (click for more)

James William “Jim” Perrine, 96, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, January 30, 2022. Visitation is Monday, May 23, 2022 from 12-1 p.m.. with the memorial service following at 1 p.m. at the Daisy United Methodist Church with Pastor David Anderson officiating. Memorial gifts can be made to Daisy United Methodist Church, 9508 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 or Soddy Daisy ... (click for more)

County Commission Chairman Sabrena Smedley has filed papers in Nashville challenging the results of the May 3 Republican primary election for county mayor. She said Matt Hullander, who finished third in the race, has agreed to sign on to her appeal. Weston Wamp was declared the winner of the primary with 14,425 votes to 14,104 for Ms. Smedley and 12,171 for Mr. Hullander. ... (click for more)

There's 137 acres of prime land in Hixson now being eyed by several different groups - it's the Valleybrook Golf Course. Chattanooga businessman Henry Luken, who bought it at an auction nine years ago for $950,000 (plus six percent sale commission, is shopping it for $3.4 million. He said a Florida group is eyeing it along with some groups in Chattanooga, but no deal has yet ... (click for more)