Ronald Rhinehart, 74, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born Sept. 29, 1945 to the late Ralph and Evlyn Rhinehart. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald and James Rhinehart; and sisters, Joyce Reed and Sissy Huskey. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife, Louise; children, Marvin Rhinehart, of Kentucky, Brenda Ford, ... (click for more)

Kimberly Sparks, 58, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Maria de Jesus Salaises Hurtado, 45 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday August 1, 2020 at a local hospital. She was born in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico on June 16, 1975. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hermila Aldaba Salaises. Mrs. Hurtado was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dalton. She is survived by her husband, Humberto Perez-Hurtado ... (click for more)

Anita L. Bagby Dunlap, 67, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on August 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert William Bagby. She is survived by her husband, Calvin L. Dunlap Jr. of Dalton; mother, Hattie May Bagby Morris; children, Rachel (Michael) Anthony of Cleveland and Robert (Betsy) Bagby of Cleveland; grandchildren, Robert Brandon Bagby, Ashley Bagby, ... (click for more)

The fou SThe foundation that operates the Tivoli Theatre and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium has lost $4 million since being shut down by the coronavirus, officials said. In response, the Tivoli Theatre Foundation is launching a fundraising drive to try to save the two historic venues. Nick Wilkinson, executive director, said, "Since its founding in 2015, the Tivoli ... (click for more)

Officials of the Head of the Hooch rowing regatta that brings large crowds and hundreds of participants to Ross's Landing each fall said the event will go virtual this fall. Officials said, "Earlier this year the Head of the Hooch regatta’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC) established a COVID-19 Task Force to monitor the ongoing status of the pandemic and to determine the feasibility ... (click for more)