John Lee Dalton, 67, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, received his healing from his pain and suffering from cancer Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was the son of the late Glen “Shorty” and Irene Dalton and was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Dalton; and grandparents, John Rufus Dalton, Lillie and Hoarse Hitson and Rev. J.C. and Lissie James. He is survived by ... (click for more)

Fred Rickey Schultz, 68, went home peacefully to his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2021, surrounded by family. Fred was born on July 10, 1953 in Pasadena, Tx. Retired from the Houston Fire Department in 2004, with over 24 years of service, and moved to Bradley County. He was a member of IAFF Local 341 in Houston. He was a faithful member of Westwood Baptist Church and loved his ... (click for more)

Walter Johnson “Red” Wilkey, 94, of Dayton, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. Red was pipe fitter with DuPont for over 35 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge in Rainsville, AL. Red was a former City Alderman in Rainsville, Tn. He was a World War II veteran, when he was serving in the United States Navy. Red was preceded in death by parents, Earl Wilkey ... (click for more)

Billy Mitchell, 84, of East Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Ada Mae Mitchell; daughter, Missy Rash and son-in-law, Johnny Rash. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Rich Mitchell; daughter, Angie (Greg) Wright of Rossville; grandchildren, Heather (Scott) Tucker of Rossville, ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department reported one more coronavirus death on Thursday and 107 new positive cases, up from 81 on Wednesday. The total number of cases in the county now stands at 65,721. The death total is now at 702. It was reported at 680 on Wednesday, but due to a reporting issue with an area hospital, there has been a delay in reporting COVID deaths. Twenty-one ... (click for more)

Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 17 offenders who have demonstrated a successful path to rehabilitation and established a new process for individuals seeking clemency for drug-free school zone convictions. Those include an exoneration for Adam Braseel of Grundy County, who spent 12 years of a 51-year sentence for a murder it is now believed he did ... (click for more)