Melvin “Marty” Lewis, 67, passed away September 30, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Lewis and Melvin Lewis, and daughter, Lana Lewis. He is survived by his daughters, Lindsay Benefield and Sandy Center; stepfather, Ernest Lewis; siblings, Ernie and Joe Lewis; and grandchildren, Renly and Adeline Benefield, Cody and Jessica Center. ... (click for more)

Lynn B. Skelton, 64, of Cleveland, passed away October 4, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Albuquerque, NM to the late Ronald Campbell, of Greenville, SC and Molly Saiz, of Albuquerque, NM. She was an active member of Heritage Fellowship Church of God. Lynn adored her family & friends. She enjoyed watching her favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. Lynn loved her ... (click for more)

Harold Reese Wooden, Jr., 94, of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away on October 6, 2022. He had lived in the Fort Oglethorpe area for the past 50 years. Harold was deputy chief in the Chattanooga Fire Department where he retired after 38 years of service. He also was a veteran of the United States Army, was an avid Atlanta Brave’s fan, and loved playing golf. He was preceded in ... (click for more)

James L. Foster, Sr. was born on June 21,1947, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He departed this life on Sunday, October 2, 2022. James attended Riverside High School and his most recent employer was Walden Security Company. He was called to the Ministry of the Gospel after serving as a deacon at Galatia Early Church of God In Christ under the leadership of Pastor Willie C. Johnson. ... (click for more)

Updating the rates that the city allows towing companies to charge has not been done for 18 years. At the Thursday meeting of the Chattanooga Wrecker Board proposed changes to the ordinance were approved by the board. If approved by the City Council, daytime tows will go from $125 to $250, night/weekend/holiday tows from $135 to $275, daily storage (after eight hours) from ... (click for more)

General Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom on Thursday set a $500,000 bond along with a $1,500 bond on failure to render aid on a vehicular homicide case that happened in September. Police said Neil Peter Meyer, 36, was driving a motorcycle with his girlfriend as a passenger when he hit a guardrail and wrecked. He then left the scene. Killed was 39-year-old Kristie Leigh ... (click for more)