Mildred Janice Nelson, 81, a lifelong resident of Sweetwater, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 24, 2021 in a Sweetwater hospital. She was born on Jan. 29, 1940 in Sweetwater, a daughter of the late Reverend Theodore & Myrtle Chapman. She was a very dedicated member of North Sweetwater Baptist Church. Mildred enjoyed crafting, quilting, cooking and, most of all, spending ... (click for more)

Tammy Renea Parker, 57, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born in Athens, the daughter of Glen and Faye Davis. She had her own business as a beautician for 20 years. She loved remolding her home and spending time with her grandkids. She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Decatur. Tammy is preceded in death by her mother, Faye; brother, ... (click for more)

Thelma Ruth Seals Miller, 90, gained her heavenly wings on February 25, 2021, and is now resting in the arms of our savior, Jesus Christ. Thelma was born in the family home on Dec. 3, 1930, in Meigs County, Tn. to George and Leta Seals. Her love for Christ was unending as she was a dedicated member of various Baptist churches with the final one being Jubilee Baptist Church ... (click for more)

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Emma Jean Walls Price was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 21, 2021. “Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!” (Matthew 25:21). Born in Chattanooga on Sept. 20, 1944, to Jimmie and Geneva Walls, Emma lived a life of faith, love and graciousness. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Louise (Charles) ... (click for more)

Governor Bill Lee has signed new Executive Orders 77 , 78 and 79 lifting visitation restrictions at nursing homes and allowing remote meetings to continue through April 28. He said, “Our state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to improve thanks to efficient vaccine distribution and efforts to protect our most vulnerable citizens,” said Gov. Lee. “I have authorized continuation of ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Special Operations Division has concluded an investigation into a Dec. 8, 2020 death in the Lakesite area resulting from a drug overdose with the arrest of two local men. Marshal Dale Richards, 41, from Soddy Daisy, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder with a bond of $125,000, and criminal conspiracy heroin for ... (click for more)