Elaine Mason passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her home surround by her family. She was the daughter of the late Beulah and Taylor Gentry and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Zelma Cornleison, Gertrude Tracy, Ruth Cain, Ronnie Gentry and Robert Gentry. She was a member of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church where she played the organ for over 16 years. She ... (click for more)

Judy M. Denton, 79, a longtime resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with The Lord Thursday morning, April 15, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 9, 1942 to the late Fred and Gladys Harris. Judy enjoyed reading her Bible, going to the beach, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite role in life was just being a ... (click for more)

Clyde Robert Baker, 90, entered the gates of heaven on April 14, 2021, at his Red Bank residence with his family and caregivers at his side. Clyde Robert was born to the late Clyde C. and Edith (Keyt) Baker, of Spencer, Tn., on July 25, 1930. He began his school days at Hixson Elementary and graduated from Van Buren High School in 1948. After attending Tennessee Tech, he began ... (click for more)

Sallie Mae Raines “Mustang Sallie”, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Chattanooga. Sallie was born in Athens, Ga. She attended Howard High School and was an Avondale resident for 40 years. She is of the Baptist faith and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her mother, Edna Ophelia Brown; son, Edward Eugene Brown; husband, James Raines. ... (click for more)

Chattanoogans packed the historic First Presbyterian Church on Friday to honor Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Charles H. Coolidge. Mr. Coolidge died last week at the age of 99. He had received the Medal of Honor for battlefield action during World War II. He was assigned to the 141 st infantry regiment, 36 th infantry division in the U.S. Army. Christine Hassevoort ... (click for more)

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Friday morning as she attempted to cross the exit ramp on I-75 southbound to Highway 153. Police said a Dodge Challenger was on the exit ramp to Highway 153 at about 4 a.m. when it struck the woman. The driver stopped immediately and called 911. EMS responded and pronounced the woman, age 39, deceased on scene. Chattanooga Police ... (click for more)