David Allen Roberts, 52, of Soddy Daisy, gained his wings on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born on May 2, 1970. He loved fishing, swimming, cooking on the grill and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents, John and Lorena Roberts. He left behind his beloved wife, Michele Roberts; his two amazing sons, Anthony Roberts and Devin Roberts. ... (click for more)

Bertha Louise Turner Talley was born on July 4, 1933, to the late Claude and Bertha Turner, in Jonesboro, Georgia. She was the youngest of 10 children. She quietly departed this life on May 6, 2022, in Chattanooga. At an early age, the family moved to College Park, Georgia where Bertha Louise was reared and graduated from South Fulton High School with honors. Bertha Louise ... (click for more)

Carl Russell Hale, 61, a resident of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was a loving father and son. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Hale and Paul Hale; and sister, Linda Hale. He is survived by his parents, Floyd William Hale and Shirley Smith; sisters, Sandra Hale, Teresa Johnson and Elaine Hale (Skip); and nieces and nephews Nicki Johnson, ... (click for more)

Mack Lee Ball, age 86 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his daughter’s residence in Chatsworth, Ga., surrounded by his loving family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002. (click for more)

An unresponsive female inmate at the Silverdale Detention Center died after being taken to the hospital. On Monday at approximately 2 p.m., Hamilton County EMS was called to Silverdale in response to a medical emergency involving an unresponsive female inmate (age 53). The inmate was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The inmate’s next ... (click for more)

A woman charged in the stabbing death of 60-year-old George Deramus pleaded guilty on Monday morning to the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter. Tavowia Hinton, who was 49 at the time of the Dec. 2, 2018, incident, had been facing a charge of second-degree murder. She was given a six-year prison sentence, but it was suspended. Ms. Hinton was directed not to have any contact ... (click for more)