Anne Blanks, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in the Hospice Care Center. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Barbara Crosby Noland, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 20, 2021. She was born on Nov. 16, 1942, in Charleston, S.C., to Heyward and Mary Crosby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Noland, and her beloved granddaughter, Stephanie McCormick. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Seamen; grandsons Christopher (Marvin) McCormick, ... (click for more)

Wesley Kenneth Sanders, Jr., 86, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home. He was of the Methodist faith and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He had worked in the oil industry and a retiree of Walmart. Mr. Sanders enjoyed gardening and crossword puzzles. He was born in Long ... (click for more)

Barbara Ellen Cranfield, 83, of the Peakland Community, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James and Lillie O’Daniel Miller. She was a member of the Oak Grove Methodist Church. She retired from Jack May’s Chair Co. and helped start Decatur Industries. She enjoyed fishing & being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her husband: ... (click for more)

Former auto dealer Tim Kelly was leading for mayor of Chattanooga after the quick count of early votes as soon as the polls closed and early precinct returns. Former River City Company president Kim White was second, and former city attorney Wade Hinton was third. Mr. Kelly was staying about 750 votes in front of Ms. White as precinct returns began to come in. Ms. White ... (click for more)

School Board member Jenny Hill was leading in the City Council District 2 race after the count of early votes and early precinct returns. She was ahead of Thomas Lee and Tim Gorman for the seat given up by Jerry Mitchell. Jenny Hill 1,090 Thomas Lee 834, Tim Gorman 441 City Council Vice Chairman Ken Smith was winning over Rachael Torrence in District 3. Ken Smith 2,397 ... (click for more)