Johnnie L. Vaught, 97, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Truman Hendon, 74, of Hixson, died on August 6, 2020. Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, 423 877-3524 , Lanefh.com . (click for more)

Mistie Brea McSears Raywell, age 40, was born on July 30, 1980 and passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was a member of Community Fellowship Church, and a graduate of Southeast High School class of 2000. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeremy Anson McSears. Survivors are her husband, Alan Eugene Raywell; three daughters, Maliyah Kaylle McSears, Makayla ... (click for more)

John William "Johnny" Sneed, age 58, of Chickamauga, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on Jan. 28, 1962 to Lillie Ruth Hudgins Sneed and the late Henry Sneed. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors are his mother, Lillie Ruth Hudgins Sneed of Chickamauga, Georgia; two sisters, Hiwatha (Terry) Haywood, Ocellia Whatley (Brandon) Raulston; ... (click for more)

Veteran Rhonda Thurman and newcomer Marco Perez were ahead in early School Board returns. In District 1 , Ms. Thurman was ahead of Stephen Vickers. Rhonda Thurman 1,347 Stephen Vickers 1,188 Mr. Perez had a substantial lead over Tom Decosimo for the District 2 seat being vacated by Kathy Lennon. Marco Perez 2,517 Tom Decosimo 1,666 Chairman Joe Wingate was ... (click for more)

Bill Hagerty, the pick of President Donald Trump, was slightly ahead of Dr. Manny Sethi in early returns of the Republican U.S. Senate race. Statewide, Mr. Hagerty was ahead by about 34,000 votes. Marquita Bradshaw, of Memphis, had a lead over veteran James Mackler in the Democratic primary in Hamilton County. The seat was being vacated by Senator Lamar Alexander. Republican ... (click for more)