William Mark Wade, 48, of South Pittsburg, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Mark loved music and shared his musical talents writing gospel songs and playing in different churches, beginning as a teenager and up until his death. A graduate of the Class of 1990 of North Sand Mountain High School in Higdon, Al., Mark received four musical scholarships ... (click for more)

Chris Wendell McCormick, 59, of Trenton, passed away August 5, 2020. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who never met a stranger and loved to joke around with everyone. Chris was passionate about sports and politics, and was retired from TVA. He was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara ... (click for more)

Virginia Ruth Horton Green, 89, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in a local health care facility. She was retired from AT&T after more than 30 years of service. Mrs. Green was a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday school class. She was affectionately known to many as Granny Green. She was preceded in ... (click for more)

Bertha Mae Hughes, 87, passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at her home. She was born Sept. 19, 1932, in Madison, Al., to Louis Russell and Elmira Richmond-Russell. She was preceded in her death by her parents, eleven siblings, and grandson, James R. Baldwin. She retired from Erlanger Hospital after 40 years of service. She was a faithful member of Westside Missionary Baptist ... (click for more)

The Community Haven was anything but serene during Friday’s rally against police brutality and systemic racism. Originally planned to take place in Miller Park, the event had to change venues after the city strongly advised the group of Chattanoogans and Atlantans to stay away off any city property. “We’re glad that we’re at the community haven and feel welcome here with brother ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department reported that the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths has risen to 53. Below are details of deaths 50-53: #50: 61-70 year old African-American, non-Hispanic male with multiple underlying conditions. #51: 61-70 year old African-American female with no underlying conditions and who was asymptomatic at the time of testing. ... (click for more)