William (Bill) John Peak, 79, of Old Fort, passed away November 29, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 29, 1942, in Greasy Creek to K.R. and Flora Peak. He loved a variety of things like woodworking, music, old cars, animals, his cabin and, most of all, his family. Bill is survived by spouse, Marie; son, William, Jr. (Kim) Peak; daughters, Rosella Peak, Margarita (Jim) ... (click for more)

David Ronald Moore, 58, of Cleveland, passed away November 29, 2021, at a local hospital. He was born in Knoxville, and of the Baptist Faith. David was employed with Miller Industries for 38 years, and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He had an interest in farming and tools. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Barbara Moore; uncle, Jerry ... (click for more)

Dr. Grace E. Phillips Ogle, 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee, died on December 1, 2021, at a local health care facility. Her parents, DeWitt and Edwinna Bain Phillips and a grandson, Cameron Roberts preceded her in death. She was educated in the public schools of Virginia and Tennessee, graduating from Central High School in Chattanooga in 1949. From there she went to Mackenzie ... (click for more)

Judy Kay Williams, 77, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2021. Mrs. Williams was born in Chattanooga on June 18, 1944, the daughter of the late George W. Mueller, Sr. and Jewell Slayton Mueller. She was a member of Mountain View Christian Church. Mrs. Williams enjoyed ceramics, photography, and scrapbooking. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams ... (click for more)

State Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) announced that he is filing legislation calling for pay equity for school board members in Tennessee. The legislation requires that pay and benefits for school board members be set at the same rate provided to individuals serving on the local governing body. He said, “Serving on the board of a school district is a huge responsibility ... (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)