Willie Ledford, Jr., 79, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1941 to the late Willie and Roda Ledford, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. Willie enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, wrestling and football. He was preceded in death by his parents; ... (click for more)

Billy Con Layne, 79, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a former coal miner, and also a former coal mine inspector. He was retired from MSHA. He was a member of Mason Lodge #693 and was a member of the board of directors for Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mamie Sanders ... (click for more)

Dr. James A. Hall, 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee died peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2021 in CHI Memorial Hospital surrounded by his four children. Jim was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 5, 1933 to Roland P. Hall and Eva Lou Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Laura Jean Hall, his parents, and his sister Rosemary Brackett. Surviving are his ... (click for more)

Madison Hayne Hamilton, Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born in Opelika, Al., on Nov. 8, 1932. He and his wife of 66 years, Mary Phil Thomas Hamilton, resided at The Bridge in Ooltewah. Hayne was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William B. “Bill” Hamilton, Jr. Hayne is survived by his wife, Mary Phil, who grew up in Nashville, ... (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)