James Elligan, Sr., 95, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Sarah Lucille Dean Jones, 66, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021, after a brief illness. Sarah was born in Chattanooga and graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Notre Dame High School, and the University of Tennessee, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. She was predeceased by her parents, John E. and Catherine Crimmins Dean, her sister, Mary ... (click for more)

Larry Virgil Gray, 78, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Cleveland. He was a laid-back, easy-going man, who never spoke words in anger as to hurt anyone. He worked in the Gold and Silver Exchange Shop in Cleveland. He retired from Olin after 34 years of service and was loved and well respected by all who worked with him. He was always ... (click for more)

Sandra Kay Childs, 50, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a member of Ooltewah Church of God and enjoyed being outdoors, going to the beach, and spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Brenda Childs; brothers, ... (click for more)

Six juveniles (ages 13-17 years old), who were arrested for their criminal involvement in auto burglaries and shooting of BCSO K9 Joker, attended an arraignment hearing on Friday. They were ordered to be held at the Bradley County Juvenile Detention Center until their detention hearing next Thursday. Prior to their arraignment, the Cleveland Police Department charged them ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department reported two more coronavirus deaths on Friday and 143 new positive cases, down from 174 the day before. The total cases in the county now stands at 60,893. The death total is at 613. The deaths was reported to be two women, one black and one white, one age 51-60 and the other was age 61-70. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is ... (click for more)