Hermilo Jasso Villareal, fondly referred to as Papa by everyone in the family, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Hermillo was a God-loving individual and a bishop of the Church of God for the last 50+ years. As an incredible risk taker, and he was able to accomplish most of his dreams. He was a loving father of 10 children and a grandfather to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ... (click for more)

Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Brown, 72, of Decatur, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, May 15, 2022 at his home. He was a loved husband, father, brother, uncle and son of the late Leon Brown and Demma Lee Moore Brown. He is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He loved playing golf, softball and cards. He also enjoyed watching all sports, ... (click for more)

Julia “Judy” Knight, a loving mother, terrific friend, witty conversationalist, and Christ follower went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on May 15, 2022. She was born on July 8, 1942 to J.B. and Gladys Potts. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed coffee, crafting, scrapbooking, traveling, and sharing her faith. Survivors include Willard Knight, her loving husband of ... (click for more)

Nicholas Elmo Burkett, 66, of East Ridge, passed away on May 14, 2022, surrounded by family. Nicholas was born on May 25, 1955, to the late Joseph and Ruby Burkett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Burkett. He was a mechanic for Elmore’s Service Center in East Ridge for many years. Nick was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish. He was a member ... (click for more)

Outgoing County Mayor Jim Coppinger said Tuesday morning that his final budget to the County Commission does not include a property tax increase. He noted that the county schools did not ask for a tax hike, and he said county general government will not either. Spending in the current fiscal year is at $833 million. The county fund balance (rainy day fund) is at $130 million. ... (click for more)

The new Hamilton County District Attorney (either John Allen Brooks or Coty Wamp) will have a lot of room to refashion the office with many experienced prosecutors and staff choosing to either go elsewhere or retire with the change of administration. The first to go after the recent election defeat of District Attorney Neal Pinkston is Division I supervisor Andrew Coyle, whose ... (click for more)