The heavenly gates opened with the angels singing as Paul “Doug” Douglas Blevins, 63, entered his heavenly home on April 7, 2021. Doug had been a lifetime resident of South Pittsburg, Tn., and was born on March 18, 1958 to the late Luther and Bertha Blevins. He had been employed with the Tennessee Department of Transportation as a truck driver. Doug was preceded in death ... (click for more)

Terri Renee Jordan Peucker, 60, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. She was born in Dayton on Sept. 26, 1960, the daughter of the late Claude Yearwood and Willowdean (Thurman) Bean. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Paige Everett. She graduated from Rhea County High School, attended college for two years, and lived ... (click for more)

Ann Marie Self, 81, of Rossville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021, following a brief illness. Marie was a faithful member of Concord Baptist Church and until the beginning of the pandemic, she was active teaching in their ESL (English as a Second Language) program helping immigrants learn the English language. She was passionate about sharing the gospel ... (click for more)

James Ronald Durham, 91, of Chattanooga passed away at his home this week. Born on Oct. 8, 1929, to the late Charles and Lorayne Durham, Mr. Durham was an alumna of Central High School and Chattanooga University. Jim had a successful career in the moving business. Known as “The Rock” to friends and rivals alike, Jim was an avid athlete and played golf almost daily well ... (click for more)

A former Tennessee Temple dorm is apparently being converted as a new home for unattended migrant children. Brandon Lewis said he visited the site at 1914 Vance Ave. for his new Tennessee Conservative newspaper and asked an official "Are there migrant children inside?" He said he was referred to a federal government office. Mr. Lewis said he believes the former ... (click for more)

The embattled executive director of McKamey Animal Center has reached out to MAC volunteers and foster partners, assuring them that there is no truth to allegations of animals at the facility being treated cruelty. “By now you are all aware of the assertions being made against MAC and our staff,” Ms. Fricke wrote, referring to complaints made by former employees who watched ... (click for more)