The angels guided Johnny “Jay” Hargis, Sr., at age of 65 years, to his forever heavenly home on Monday, April 12, 2021. Jay was from South Pittsburg where he lived with his wife, Patricia Beene Hargis. He was born on Feb. 18, 1956, to the late John and Virginia Hargis. Jay had served in the United States National Guard for many years. He had worked for Tennessee Alloy and Huntco ... (click for more)

Holly Lynn Triplett, 55, Ten Mile, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Life Care of Rhea County. She attended Ten Mile Elementary, Meigs County High School, and Clemson University, Clemson, SC. She was preceded in death by her father: Carl Triplett, grandparents: Clayton and Hilda Triplett, Louise Huff. She is survived by her mother: Vergie Triplett Bevins of ... (click for more)

Susan Lynn Buck, 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born to the late Willodean and Pete Buck on June 26, 1944 in Decatur, In. Sue graduated from the Radiology Institute in Macon, Ga., and received an associate's degree from Chattanooga State. Sue went on to work and retired from Memorial Hospital after 38 years as an X-ray/CT ... (click for more)

Garland Frankie Yarbrough, Jr. departed this world on April 11, 2021, while surrounded by his wife of 44 years, Jennifer Yarbrough, and his sons, Eric (Jennifer Free, Robert and Rachel), Brian (Shellie Thompson), and Robert (Jennifer Mikoll, Charlotte and Violet). The son of Garland Frankie Yarbrough Sr. and Vivian Delores Yarbrough, Garland was born on July 29, 1954 in Portsmouth, ... (click for more)

County School officials said in a meeting on Tuesday, a leader of the Baptiste Group said there are no plans for migrant children at a former Tennessee Temple dorm to attend county schools. School officials said they were told that the program is a short-term placement for children and is focused on reunification of children and families. The Baptiste Group plans to ... (click for more)

Tim Kelly was far ahead in the Chattanooga mayor's runoff election after early vote totals and the first 20 precincts were released. He quickly declared himself the winner, and he finished ahead by over 5,000 votes. He won 15,966 to 10,661. Among early voters, it was Kelly 8,623 to 4,988 for Kim White, former president of the River City Company who was vying to be the city's ... (click for more)