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)

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Monday called for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene next Monday for a special session to address COVID-19 liability protections, telehealth services and laws governing the Capitol grounds. “As COVID-19 continues to present unique challenges, we feel it is in the best interest of the state to convene a special session to address liability ... (click for more)

Hamilton County had just 44 new coronavirus cases on Monday, but had the highest number of COVID patients yet in Intensive Care - 35. The cases were down from Sunday's 62 new cases after recent numbers reached up to 175 in a day. Total cases now are 5,617. There were 85 COVID patients hospitalized as well as nine more suspected cases. Deaths remain at 48. The number ... (click for more)