Hope Brownlow Howell, 73, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Gray Brownlow, of Abingdon, Va. She was of the Methodist faith, was an avid reader and crafter, and an animal lover, especially cats. She was preceded in death by her sister, Adrianne Brownlow. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, ... (click for more)

John Burton, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Debra “Debbie” Jeffers, 66, of Dayton, passed away on January 22, 2021 at Hospice Care Center. She loved to shop and spend time with her family. Debbie was a member of New Bethel United Methodist Church in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Snider; father, Earl Snider; brother, Jim Snider; and sister, Lucille Clark. She is survived by her companion, ... (click for more)

Thelma Hysinger McKinney Howard, 88, passed away on January 23, 2021 at a local healthcare facility. She was born Aug. 10, 1932, in Hamilton County to the late Raleigh & Grey Hysinger. She was an avid bowler and managed the Village Bowling Lanes for 20 years before retiring. Thelma also attended Bellefounte Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ... (click for more)

Most "first dose" COVID-19 vaccine appointments are booked online, but there are still many appointments available, Hamilton County Health Department officials said Sunday afternoon. Those seeking the appointments should call the appointment call center at 423-209-5399 beginning Monday at 8:30 a.m. Officials said, " If you get a busy signal, hang up and call again. When all ... (click for more)

Hamilton County reported 89 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. The new total of cases in Hamilton County is 36,978. There were no more deaths from the virus in the county reported since Saturday, leaving the total at 337. The number of coronavirus cases in Tennessee is at 708,717 on Sunday with 2,841 new cases. There have been 40 more deaths from the virus, for a total ... (click for more)