Mark Choate, 49, a life-long resident of Cleveland, went into the arms of God, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born, on June 9, 1971, he was a devout Baptist. Mark had a beautiful and kind heart, loved people and never met a stranger. He loved the water and was a swimmer, boater and liked jet skiing. He was preceded in death by ... (click for more)

Angela Nicole Tipton, 41, departed this life on September 23, 2020, the same day she won her battle against cancer. She was born on July 6, 1979 to Billy and Marilyn Tipton. She was a simple person who’s passion in life was country line-dancing and two-stepping. Even throughout her battle with cancer she could be found out on the dance floor, whenever possible, kicking her boots ... (click for more)

Marian Sue Vaughn Helton, 91, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2020. She was loved by many and is now with her Heavenly Father. She was born in Chester, Il., on Jan. 8, 1929, to her parents Herschel Haskell and Cora Mae Vaughn. She resided in Chattanooga for the majority of her life, and she graduated from Central High School in 1947. She worked as a telephone operator ... (click for more)

Larry D. McCullough, 59, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was born in Chattanooga and attended East Ridge High School, class of 1979. Larry was a 26-year member of the Elks Lodge #91 and was of the Church of Christ faith. He loved the Lord and enjoyed time with his family, especially with his son, Erik. Larry was preceded in death by ... (click for more)

State Rep. Yusuf Hakeem said he was asking for a state investigation of the Hamilton County Election Commission. In a letter to Secretary of State Tre Hargett, he said he ha s great "anguish and concern" that the county election office is "becoming a petri dish for undermining the fundamental right to free and fair elections." Secretary of State Hargett responded, "I will ... (click for more)

A former county EMT accused of vehicular homicide was taken into custody in court on Monday based on five alleged violations of his pretrial release. But Justin Whaley was back out of jail on Wednesday after it was agreed that the report of the violations was unfounded. His attorney, Lee Davis, said, " The report filed by Pretrial Services was in error. There was no alcohol ... (click for more)