John Clayton Strain, 63, of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday evening, July 17, 2021 at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. Born on June 7, 1958 in Jackson, Ms. to the late Robert Clayton and Ruth Wilson Green Strain, he moved to Cleveland from Manassas, Va. after serving seven and a half years with the USMC, to attend Tomlinson College. A member of Turning Point Community ... (click for more)

Allen Robert Lee Holmes, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away July 21, 2021. Born to the late Jim Holmes and Christa Allen on Oct. 20, 1938. Allen was employed with Hart’s Auto Parts as a salesman for over 40 plus years. He also was a car hobbyist, who enjoyed fooling with old cars. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Holmes; mother, Christa Allen; wife, ... (click for more)

Laverne S. Emmett, 85, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. All of her children were at her bedside at the time of her passing. She truly enjoyed working in her yard, and feeding the deer and raccoons at her home in Apsion, traveling with family and friends, and spending time with her three grandchildren. Laverne was born on Jan. 5, 1936, and was preceded in death by ... (click for more)

Lettie “Lois” Farmer 89, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was married to William Wesley ”Wes” Farmer for over 67 years. They had four children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of Lookout Valley Baptist Church for over 65 years. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, William Wesley “Wes” Farmer, parents, Ellis Sylvester ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department reported 120 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, marking the first time the Department has seen cases in the 120 range since March 19, 2021. With the 120 new coronavirus cases reported on Friday, the county total is now 46,391. There has been one more death from the virus, a white male over the age of 81, and the total is at 511 in the ... (click for more)

A public meeting was held in Sale Creek Thursday night to hear comments from the people who would be most impacted by Hamilton County’s purchase of the McDonald Farm. Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger said that he sees the $16 million farm as a great opportunity for all the residents of Hamilton County along with the benefit of creating jobs. Enterprise South, the site where ... (click for more)