Chattanooga native, David Patrick McCullough, born on March 14, 1949, in Trion Georgia, adopted by Patricia Hannah and Thomas Leland McCullough, passed away on September 19, 2020, peacefully in his sleep at his Dade City, Florida home. David was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine Ellen (Carney) McCullough and his youngest son, Douglas Lael McCullough. He is survived ... (click for more)

Sheryl Reece Norwood, 64, of Chattanooga, died on September 29, 2020. Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, 423 877-3524, Lanefh.com. (click for more)

Rukhiben Patel, 79, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at a local healthcare facility. She was born in India, and had lived the past 15 years in the Cleveland area. She was preceded in death by her father, Kasvlal Patel; mother, Kankuben Patel; and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, Shivabhai Patel; four children: ... (click for more)

Donald Franklin Caheely, 81, of LaFayette passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020. Don owned and operated Don Caheely Construction and Excavating and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ida Caheely; and brothers, Jack, Roy, Shorty, and Doyle Caheely. He is survived by his children, Donna (Ricky) Jones, Shann Nave, Allison ... (click for more)

The Election Commission, following a lengthy meeting on Wednesday morning, voted 4-1 to terminate Administrator Kerry Steelman, who has been on leave recently. Jerry Summers was the only no vote, saying Mr. Steelman is innocent until proven guilty. Election Commission Chairman Mike Walden said Mr. Steelman is "a nice guy who made some positive strides for our office over five ... (click for more)

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the report of a black bear found consuming a deceased human body near Jellico in Campbell County. Just before midnight on Tuesday, Campbell County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call to check on a person in the Duff community near Jellico ... (click for more)