Paul Johnson, age 71, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home in Cleveland, surrounded by his loving family. Paul attended Westmore Church of God. He was a civil engineer and had his PE License in several states. He was an avid reader and lover of Snoopy. Above all else, he loved his wife, Karen. He was preceded in death by Clifford ... (click for more)

Billy Lee Langham, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Adventhealth Gordon. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002. (click for more)

Roger W. Brown, 57, of East Ridge, passed away peacefully form COVID complications on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Roger grew up in the Fairview, Rossville Community and was a graduate of Rossville High School class of 1983 where he played on the baseball team. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist and was honorably discharged. Roger graduated from Kankakee ... (click for more)

James Granger Aplin passed away the evening of January 25, 2022. He was 76 years old and had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Known as Jim, he was an exceptional husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, teacher and artist. Jim was intentional in word and deed. He often wrote mission statements for himself that stated his personal ... (click for more)

A ninth grade female student at East Hamilton High School was stabbed multiple times in the lunch room Wednesday morning by a fellow ninth grade female, sources said. The student with the knife was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. EMTs were called for the the student who was injured. She was taken to a local hospital. The incident ... (click for more)

Hamilton County is set to possibly receive millions of dollars in a settlement with three manufacturers and distributors of opioids, attorney Ronnie Berke told members of the County Commission on Wednesday. In late December, a federal judge rejected a proposed $4.5 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma that would have given the Sackler family a full release from any liability. ... (click for more)